text:
We have more than 50 five star reviews on popular rental sites, and almost just as many in our guestbooks in our villas. Here are just a few selected ones from both.
I couldn't describe the villa any better than this.
Absolutely fantastic. The villa was super clean when we arrived. The on site management company were super efficient. A real haven to stay. When your not visiting the parks, lazing around the house and the pool, was equally enjoyable
I Will definitely be coming back.
Lee H
Stayed: September, 2017
Stunning property which full filled all expectations. All 12 people were so impressed.
All family had a wonderful time . Clean well equipped villa in fabulous setting. Pool , hot tub , good fishing and wildlife what more could anybody ask for. Ultimate luxury. Owners very helpful in year leading up to vacation and should be very proud of what they have created! Secure complex well situated for all Orlando attractions. Very impressed.
Jon M
Stayed: August, 2017
Amazing stay and great location
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. The villa is ideal location for all of the exploring we did and the owners and management were so helpful before during and after our stay.
Pool is amazing and villa is very clean spacious and tidy.
We would definitely hope to return in the future. Thank you again!
Kelly W
Stayed: August, 2017
The Perfect Home Away From Home!!!
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at this villa. The house was clean, comfortable, tastefully decorated and equipped with everything we needed…and more! The kids really enjoyed the pool and the activities in the game room. The hot tub and view of the lake and wildlife was a big hit with the adults. The homeowners were a pleasure to deal with. We also appreciated the well-stocked kitchen, the homeowner's warm welcome note and gift. The management company even stopped by during our stay to say hi and make sure everything was ok. A perfect home away from home!! We would absolutely recommend this home, and have no hesitation to book again.
Donnica W
Stayed: July, 2017
Beautiful villa had everything, and I mean everything we needed. Pool area has a beautiful view over a small loch, sat and watched the wildlife with breakfast every morning. We especially enjoyed the games room, played pool most evenings. The location was excellent, 2 mins to Walmart and close to all the parks.
I wish I could have stayed longer. 10/10
Rachel R
Stayed: July 2017
Excellent well equipped accommodation
Absolutely stunning setting with views over lake and bird island. Lovely villa with really lovely furnishings. Everything was thought about. The pool is a nice size and the Jacuzzi is a great temperature and at night has pleasant coloured lights.
The villa is close to parks and other attractions. Communication with the owner was excellent
Would highly recommend
Sally S
Stayed: June, 2017
Lovely clean accommodation with everything you need
We found the villa very comfortable and had everything we needed. I particularly liked sitting outside with the view of the lake, eating breakfast, reading and even sat undercover watching the storms over the lake.
Had great support from the owners before arriving and the management company checked all was ok on our first day and spoke to us again before we left.
Jane K
Stayed: June, 2017
Fantastic Holiday at a Beautiful Property
This villa is truly amazing. We have just come back from a week there in March, and have absolutely loved it. From the high ceilings to the tasteful decor, from the well appointed facilities to the stunning location, there was nothing we didn't like about the villa. The open plan kitchen/lounge/dining area combined with the mezzanine feel, afforded a sense of both openness and space coupled with privacy. Whether relaxing by the pool taking in the splendor of the lakeside location, or at night relaxing in the hot tub, we came away from our stay, well and truly relaxed having enjoyed a thoroughly beautiful villa, and would stay again in a heartbeat.
The friendliness and approachability of the owner Willem and Viki in their communication encouraged a good 2 way dialogue that gave both sides confidence.
Alison R
Stayed: April, 2017
Very nice place !!!
Just got back from Lake Berkley, the house was very well kept! We loved the new grill and the pool heat was amazing!! Hot tub was used a lot and everything worked well. I was cooking for 8 guys and the kitchen was well equipped. Had a lot of fun fishing in the lake. We caught sunfish, bass and tilapia, even had an otter swim by !! Very clean place, I would defiantly recommend this place. Thanks again, Duane from MN
Duane M
Stayed: March, 2017
What a great property & home!
Had a fantastic week at this property. Beautiful home with all the amenities you would need. Top quality furniture and appliances, great pool and hot tub, and a fantastic view of the lake and wildlife. Willem & Viktoria made booking a breeze and mgmt company dropped by a couple times to make sure all was well. Great experience and highly recommended. Many thanks, Willem & Viktoria!
Dan K.
Stayed: March, 2017
Beautiful home
Loved the open floor plan, pool area and view of the lake and bird island. Close proximity to stores, restaurants and attractions.
Tamie A.
Stayed: MArch, 2017
Great location, good view, well furnished villa
Villa is in an excellent and quiet location on a gated resort with 24hr security and is convenient for all Orlando attractions. It is well furnished both inside and out and has an excellent pool with views across a lake complete with an island teeming with birds. The owners have also provided plenty of games and entertainment for the entire family in the converted garage. Highly recommended.....
Bob W.
Stayed: February 2017
No disappointments here!
I brought down my family of eight, this residence is meticulously kept and the owners have genuinely tried to consider every need and want of their guests. One of the biggest concerns of booking the trip is being disappointed. The transaction was very straightforward, with no surprises. I had the opportunity to communicate with the owner of the home, who leaves you with the impression that he is not just renting a property he has a genuine interest in making sure people are comfortable in his home. I would highly recommend this place to stay. At the risk of making this seem like a constructed advertisement I will close by telling you that this home and it's amenities along with the owners personal attention made this a very successful relaxing and enjoyable trip for the entire family .
Ian H.
Stayed: February 2017
Across the Pond family vacation
My grown kids live in London, and we chose to meet at the Lakeside Villa. We enjoyed our stay. The location was was central to our activities. The house was clean and spacious. The clubhouse amenities were not as good but that was okay because the house with the pool, hot tub and lake front activities were great! We had one issue with the house and that was resolved as soon as possible. I would recommend this home.
Cathy V.
Stayed: Decemer 2016
Yet Again This House was 5*
Stayed Here Many Times.....What a Setting In The Middle Of The Lake ! We have stayed at this house at least 6 or 7 times over the last 3 years. The views are amazing, the location is great.....close enough to the parks but set in a beautiful community. We feel that having security guards 24/7 on the entrance to Lake Berkley give's great peace of mind. The gardeners are forever out maintaining the grounds which are first class and always well presented. The games room in the house is superb and we have spent many hours playing pool and makes a real change for the games room to be air conditioned. The pool deck is always well used whether it be for breakfast time, lunch time and evening drinks. I have no idea how many hours the children spent in the pool but they all had a super time and were always in their swimming costumes. The views are AMAZING, The House is BEAUTIFUL ! This house has left our family with hundreds of happy unforgettable moments and we hope to return.
Palmer family
Stayed: Augustus 2016
Superb Orlando rental!
This home is the perfect vacation rental for the large family. You will have everything you need and then some. The owner is very prompt in communication and the local property manager is very responsive. You will like the home and its amenities so much there will be days where you will want to just stay and chill. I highly recommend this property and would very much stay again.
Wallace S.
Stayed: April 2016
Absolutely stunning, very well equipped, excellent
We were a party of 9, various ages and we were totally amazed when we entered this beautiful property. It was clean and very well maintained. Every kitchen appliance that you could want was there, (the only two things were~the waste disposal did not work~and we could have done with a few more tea towels),,but these things did not mar the joyous time we were there...the Master Suite is fit for a king..beautiful wood furniture and an amazing en-suite..all other bedrooms very light and airy,and to be welcomed with the marvellous pool and hot tub after a hot day out was extremely appreciated.The fishing in the lake was very abundant and we very carefully placed them back into the lake...The house is very near all ameneties and you could walk to Walmart (20 mins..24 hrs), parks not too far..many good restaurants pratically on your doorstep.We would most definately recommend this holiday house and we had a visit from the Manager to ensure all was ok...booking was very straight forward. We would all go back for another holiday.
Dawn H.
Stayed: April 2016
Very pleasant and roomy had a wonderful time. Well kept, management was very nice to work with, hopefully next time we can stay there again.
Sharon D.
Stayed: March 2016
Property was as advertised. Very clean and well maintained ! Nice furnishings and beautiful view of the Lake ! Management services were excellent, we had trouble with a couple of TV's the first day and a gentleman was there within 10 min. and fixed the problem ! No other problems arose during our stay. Enjoyed everything very much ! I will come again , next year !!
John M.
Stayed: January 2016
Brilliant Villa at Lake Berkley, Orlando
My family and I stayed in this beautiful villa at Lake Berkeley . We have been lucky enough to go to Orlando every year for the last 10 years. This villa has been , by fare the best villa we have stayed in. Everything is there that you can wish for. Clean and spaces rooms, comfortable beds, playroom , lovely pool with the most beautiful view overlooking the lake. Highly recommended . We will be back next year.
The Giles family (Droitwich, England)
Stayed: October 2015
Excellent property!
My family of 12 stayed at this beautiful house over Thanksgiving. Everyone had plenty of space where you didn't feel like you were on top of each other. The pool was very nice and view of the lake made you feel like you were a miles away from everyone (which can be hard to do in Orlando). All of the rooms were very well decorated and beds were comfortable. House is very convenient to Disney, restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend!
Hank (Ohio, USA)
Stayed: November 2015
Best Choice!
Stayed for 5 days while taking my 3 year old daughter to the theme parks for her 1st time. This house is an awesome choice. It is furnished beautifully and the kitchen is better equipped than any rental I have stayed in. My in-laws traveled with us so we had a total of 6 people and the house is so spacious we never felt intrusive on one another. The pool was very clean with GREAT privacy and the hot tob was PERFECT after 12 hours at a theme park! My little girl loved the Disney themed room and the drive to the parks was only about 15 minutes. The community is very quiet and well kept with added security of a gated entrance. You will be VERY challenged to find a better vacation rental than this one!!
James B.
Stayed: September 2015
First Class !
Great holiday, Stayed 2 weeks in August 2015. The villa really is first class, everything you could wish for your own home let alone a holiday home. Property is spacious, very clean and furnished to a very high standard throughout, it delivered on every aspect of the website description. The peaceful gated Lake Berkeley resort is a family favourite, we have been coming here for many years but this villa is the best we have stayed ain by a long way.
Martin N,. (Kingswood, UK)
Stayed: August 2015
Dont look any further - this villa has everything you need for a fab holiday
Stayed from end of March 2015 until mid April. Villa well proportioned with good layout (especially for a few families staying together). Everything we needed and all clean. Private pool area with great outlook. Clean pool and very hot spa. Great location for all parks and close to supermarkets and restaurants, yet very peaceful, quiet and secure. Perfect for relaxing and soaking up the sun. Hopefully will be back to stay in a few years - highly recommend to all. Many thanks to owners and their management company.
Devon D (UK)
Stayed: March 2015
Wonderful stay in a beautiful community
We arrived in the Villa early evening on 3 January. We were pleasantly impressed with how spacious and beautiful the home was. The ceilings are very high and the layout is amazing. Although we had a little issue with the spa and the heat for the swimming pool, those concerns were fixed immediately. The management company is excellent, the owners are very quick to reply. We enjoyed the game room. I think we played pool every night. The large tub in the master bedroom was perfect. The view of the lake in the morning is beyond amazing. It makes for a perfect walk in the morning. There are supermarkets and restaurants nearby. Everything is within a few minutes drive. This is a gated community which adds to the attractiveness of this home. There are 24 hour guards and they are very friendly and polite. I would not hesitate for one moment staying here again. Thank you very much
Adnan A.
Stayed: January 2015
Highly Recommended - A++++
Just arrived back home from a 3 week stay in Florida. Before booking we took a long while comparing different options and due to the details and photos posted online we booked lakeside villa in Kissimmee. We found the villa easy to locate and our first impressions on arrival were that the villa was better than we could have ever expected. Everything we could have needed for our 3 week stay was on hand. The villas pool and hot tub went down a treat with all of the guests young and old and is a must if you book. Throughout our stay we visited all of the theme parks and after speaking with friends and relatives confirmed that the villa is situated perfectly for all of the parks - between 15 - 20 mins and only 2 mins from Walmart!! All in all this villa is highly recommended by us and our friends, you'll struggle to find something as big and with the views that this offers.
Jim & Angie
Stayed: Ocober 2014
Family Holiday July 2014
We stayed for two weeks in July / Aug 2014, family of 5 with children 11, 16, 18. House was of a very high standard and we especially appreciated the air conditioned games room (many are not and are too hot to enjoy in peek summer months, the hot tub which was just fabulous (a full size hot tub not just an add on to the pool) and the heated pool which was a real luxury. The location was good with plenty of quality restaurants nearby also close to I4 and International Drive and all parks. The management team were also excellent, we had one reason to speak to them and they were extremely efficient. Overall we were very impressed and felt the property was very well maintained and had all of the mod-cons needed for a truly enjoyable family holiday, we would be happy to recommend and would consider staying here again
Kevin N.
Stayed: July 2014
Perfect Florida Villa
We have stayed in several vacation homes in Florida and this was by far the best. Location near Disney, shops and restaurants is great. The homeowner was great to work with and answered all of my questions very quickly. The home was clean and the beds were comfortable. The lake view was wonderful and the family had a great time fishing. Loved the pool and separate hot tub. The pictures are very accurate. We had 7 adults and 4 kids and had plenty of room. We very much appreciated the baby items including beds, high chairs and strollers. We would definitely return and recommend to our friends and family.
Cindy G. (Camarillo, CA)
Stayed: June 2014
Family Vacation
My mom decided to take the whole family to Orlando for the holidays. We stayed here from 12/27/13-1/4/14. Our party consisted of my mom, my family with kids aged 14,17 & 20 and my brothers family with kids age 4 & 8. The house was perfect. The kids loved the pool and I loved the hot tub. The weather was not that great but we loved the heated pool and hot tub. We hit the parks many days and it was great coming 'home' each night to this great house. We even had a family New Years Eve party where my wife's cousin stayed over and the house was great for a party. Being on a lake also added beauty each morning and some good fishing. We caught and released and got a great tip from a neighbor to use bread or hot dogs for bait! We had a flight issue due to storms in Chicago and one quick e-mail the owner let some of our party check out late. The resort and owners are very responsive. Thanks for a great vacation!!
Bill K.
Stayed: December 2013
The Florida Crew - Leicestershire
The property was everything we hoped for and more! very well equipped for a large family vacation. The owners have thought of everything. The owners and the management company were extremely helpful. The gated community is very well maintained and quiet. The staff were all very friendly and eager to help. The location is perfect for all of the parks. It helped to make our long planned for anticipated big family holiday absolutely fantastic. We would not hesitate to rent the property again.
Mike and Kathy (UK)
Stayed: October 2013
Bachmann Family
Wow! What an unbelievable, wonderful experience to have! The communication prior to even getting there was great! You get so many extra tidbits, that trust me, come in handy. The house is perfect in so many ways. Even though we were a small party of four, it exceeded our expectations. The view of the lake is priceless. The rooms are spacious, plenty of closet space, dressers, TV's, you name it. You get to leave the parks, (which are just a short distance away) come back and get away from the crowds, swim privately or soak your aching feet in the hot tub. If you need staples, Walmart is about 2 minutes away along with fast food places. There is a main highway down the road that is loaded with restaurants, shops, outlets, flea markets and souvenir stores. I can't think of another place I'd rather stay than here! Thank you so much for making our vacation more than what we anticipated.
Michele B.
Stayed: October, 2013
Didn't want to leave
If your looking for a villa that accommodates large groups, then lake view villa is the one to choose. We were a party of 11 which consisted of 9 adults, 1 toddler and 1 baby and we all had a brilliant time. Its in the perfect location for access to all the parks and the 192 and your nearest Walmart a stone's throw away. If we had to choose which part of the villa we enjoyed the most would have to say the pool area. We loved spending time around the pool especially in the evenings after a long busy day in the parks and the cheeky ducks, birds and squirrels made it all the more enjoyable. The hot tub was also enjoyed by all, a great addition to the pool area. We highly recommend this villa to all and would have no hesitation in booking again in the future.
Stayed June 2013
All in all - a great experience
This was our first experience at renting a vacation home in Florida. We have previously stayed at Disney condos or hotels on site or at multi-unit condos off-site. Because this was a large party of 11 persons, we wanted to be able to actually spend time with each other while we were not visiting the parks. To do this, we had to have a large house and this house certainly fit the bill.
It was beautifully furnished and spacious with enough room to either be together in the living area or alone in other areas of the house or pool. It was very clean and had all the amenities listed in the description of the property. The screened private pool was sparkling and the children enjoyed that - sometimes, I think, more than the theme parks. It was just the right depth 3-5 feet. This is a gated community and we felt very safe there.
The house is situated on a lake and there was privacy while using the pool and hot tub. The travel time to Disney was probably about 20-25 minutes - the roads were not congested and it was an easy commute The convenience of a Wal-Mart nearby helped with the continuous supply of food we seemed to bring in. There is also a Publix not too far away. There are a number of chain restaurants within a few miles of the house. We would not hesitate to recommend this house to friends looking for a place to stay while visiting the theme parks. We would certainly use this house again if our party were large. Communication with the owner was excellent. One minor issue with a needed repair was done very quickly. All in all - a great experience.
Ellen (Woodhaven, MI)
Stayed: June 2013


text:
Daily roundup of links shared via @giipucsc on Twitter
If you follow @giipucsc on Twitter (and you should!) you know that we link to about a dozen fascinating articles each day relating to subjects like Social Enterprise, Nonprofits, Nonprofit Tech, and Social Media. The smart social media manager will know how to repurpose data.
A four-part systematic strategy to child safety: advocating for children in the courts, supporting nurturing families, increasing personal safety and backing the difficult process of recovering from violence.
This is how communities protect children. http://hub.am/17Q94yq pic.twitter.com/PzZEaRhgtW
Here are a dozen takeaways from the Content Marketing Institute's report on nonprofit marketing.
Some good stuff and info about digital storytelling tools in this deck by the always fabulous Debra Askanase. Read more about the training she did on this here. Digital Storytelling Tools for Nonprofit Organizations from Community Organizer 2.0 Related PostsDigital...
I never understood the point of thank-you letters. My mom would insist. " You've got to send a thank-you letter!" Three weeks after my birthday: " Have you written your thank-you letter yet?" Four weeks after my birthday: " You're grounded if you haven't sent that letter by this afternoon."
We are thrilled to announce that Open Heart has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject. So many of you passionately supported this project and we're so excited to bring the film, and awareness about Rheumatic Heart Disease to the world stage.
As the dust settles on another Global Entrepreneurship Week, the UK social enterprise community is reflecting on whether 2013 will mark a real turning point in public awareness of the social economy. The week began with an event co-hosted by the Centre for Entrepreneurs, the Royal Bank of Scotland Group and UnLtd ( full disclosure: I am currently a senior researcher at UnLtd).
Hello and welcome to the Guardian Social Enterprise Network's daily digest. Our space to tell you the latest news, advice and analysis from the sector. * On the network today, Dan Morrison, former chief executive and founder of Citizen Effect, discusses the five stages of grief for a failed social entrepreneur and how to recover your motivation and start again.
What should we expect from the Ontario social enterprise (SE) space in 2014? I'm predicting the taste of our SE dish should be a good one, thanks to several key new ingredients in this year's recipe. Here are two we should be keeping an eye on.
Learn how to install Google Analytics on your website so you can begin collecting actionable data about your website visitors.
Over the past 2 weeks, I've been speaking at a number of conferences on the topic of social media. And I'm noticing something troubling. People think they have "handled social media" because they have one person in their office who has been assigned to "figuring it out."
"Let me tell you about..." vs "I want pink balloons at my funeral." If you were reading a fundraising appeal, which of the two sentences above would capture your imagination and make you want to read further? The first, "Let me tell you about," is a standard story lead I've seen in many a fundraising appeal and grant proposals.
Would you like to get more out of your social media marketing campaign? If so, there are some quick changes you can make to your profiles, pages, and activity that can make a big difference in results. Here are 12 simple profile hacks and engagement tips you can apply to increase fans, followers, and traffic to your website.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
On Monday, the unimaginatively but accurately named Northern Fail app listed 327 routes run by Northern railway that had either been fully or partially cancelled. This seems like a lot but, unless you live in the north, you probably wouldn't have been aware of it. Unlike the trials and tribulations of Southern or, more recently, Thameslink, northern infrastructure problems rarely make the national news.
It's not exactly a mystery why this is. Most of the people who write the news live within the London commuter belt so the failures of the rail company they take to work is obviously going to be more salient than the failures of the rail companies they don't. But at the risk of being a professional northerner about this: a couple of days of timetable disruption? Luxury! We dream of a couple of days of timetable disruption round these parts.
The knock-on effect from the Thameslink problems made Monday particularly bad, but Northern is so bad, so regularly, that Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, has called for an inquiry into the operator. It was reported yesterday that about 50 schoolchildren were left on a train platform in Ulverston, with the next train cancelled, because they could not all fit into the single carriage train that turned up. The Manchester Evening News calculated that Northern had cancelled 900 trains in the two weeks before "Meltdown Monday", leading them to ask: "How bad does a northern rail operator actually have to be for action to be taken?"
Hi @amyfentonNWEM I'm on the @northernassist 15:03 from Lancaster to Carlisle via Barrow.— Matt Sanderson (@md_sanderson) May 23, 2018
The single carriage train was met by abt. 200 school kids at Ulverston. Around 50 left behind due to train being totally full. Next service is cancelled!
Hell of a way to run a railroad! pic.twitter.com/jW8eOEppnx
Having said that, at least the north-west has a railway system to get regular delays and cancellations on. In the north-east, few commuters will have been affected by the crisis on Monday because there are barely any trains to begin with. If you want to commute from Darlington to Middlesbrough – a half-hour journey – and get there before 9am, there are three trains you can take, one of which leaves at 6am and all of which are two-carriage Pacer trains from the 1980s.
This reflects the absolutely dire level of investment everywhere except London. The thinktank IPPR North reported last year that a third of all transport investment moneywas going to the capital. An analysis in 2015 of the government's national infrastructure pipeline by the Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute showed that London was due for infrastructure investment of £5,305 per head, while the north-east was due to get £414.
The effect of this is evident in the high level of inequality across the UK. Regional disparities are among the highest in the OECD. According to Eurostat figures, we are the only large economy in the EU with regions in the richest and the poorest income brackets. However, as Philip McCann, the chair in urban and regional economics at Sheffield University Management School argues, the London-centricity of the UK's political and media establishment leaves people "largely unaware of how weak are the UK's productivity levels". While discussion of London's performance dominates, McCann points out that "the London regional economy does not even remotely represent or reflect the UK economy as a whole". London's performance is counteracted by shockingly poor performance in the regions so, considered as a whole, the UK languishes in the doldrums.
In other words, London-centric reporting putting more weight on Thameslink timetabling issues than far more serious failures in the north isn't just a case of mildly irritating capital-centric chauvinism, but a small facet of a deep ignorance about the state of the nation outside the M25 that is so pervasive it's actually dragging down the GDP of the whole country.
Perhaps it's time for the London establishment to acknowledge that its failure to pay attention to and invest in the rest of the country is bad for everyone, including them.
• Phil McDuff writes on economics and social policy


text:
Our site may contain affiliate links from our partners, such as American Express. Read Advertiser Disclosure policy here. Some offers may have expired or are unavailable at this time. Terms Apply to Offers.
Delta SkyMiles members who signup with FedEx One Rate can earn up to 10,000 miles. Simply register, make a qualifying shipment and start earning miles.
How To Earn 10,000 Miles
- Enter your SkyMiles number at fedex.com/delta
- Enter your FedEx account number. If you don't have one, you can sign up in minutes
- Start shipping using FedEx One Rate
Promotion Details
- Earn 100 miles for each FedEx Express® shipment using FedEx One Rate, up to 10,000 miles
- Allow up to 6-8 weeks for miles to be credited to your account
Bottom Line
That's it, just sign up and start shipping to earn more miles. Any better shipping deals you are seeing out there?
Sign up for Email || Twitter || Facebook || Tips & Tricks
Hotel Offers || Airline Offers || Bank Offers || Cash Back Offers
Editorial Note: Opinions, analyses, reviews or suggestions expressed on this site are those of the author's alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any card issuer. For details on current offers visit the card issuer's site.


text:
Full, lush, sunny, and absolutely delightful, this sampling of tropical foliage and blooms will bring sunshine and life to any decor. The green leaves in various shapes and textures cascade in every direction, while the lavish tropical blooms peek out in an attention-grabbing fashion. With an included "window box" style planter, this offering looks great anywhere, and makes a fantastic gift as well.
In Stock: Yes
This item qualifies for Free Shipping!
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed – Free Return Shipping!


text:
Episode 1286Jay from
Jay wants to test his HDMI signal strength because he can't use his Mac with his TV. Monoprice has an HDMI tester. Leo thinks it's more likely a cable compatibility issue, though. He'll need to have the most recent HDMI spec and if his Mac is too old, that could be the issue. Apple doesn't want to really support copy protection issues.


text:
These are normal highland games held throughout the country. These are games that do not include an organized Grant presence.
Me at the Portland Highland Games 2016.
Carolina Caledonian Fest – www.caledonianfest.com
Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games and Festival – www.indyscotgamesandfest.com
Scotland County Highland Games – www.schgnc.org
Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival – www.celticfest.org
St. Louis Scottish Games and Cultural Festival – www.stlouis-scottishgames.com www.stl.scot
Columbus Scottish Festival – www.scottishfestival.org
Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival – www.scotfest.com
Virginia Scottish Games – www.vascottishgames.org
Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games – www.liscots.org
Ported to Drupal by Drupalizing, a Project of More than (just) Themes. Designed by Zsolt Kacso


text:
'Arrow' Faces Off Against The League of Assassins
This week's episode of Arrow, "The League of Assassins," boldly went where no episode of Arrow has gone recently: A step in the direction of advancing the overall plot of the series. While Arrow is just delightful week in and week out (and let's face it, Stephen Amell could host an hour-long workout show in primetime and it would be delightful), the last few episodes have been rather self-contained – or served only to advance the Black Canary mystery. This week, we get updates on everything from Moira Queen's trial to the role Ra's al Ghul might play in the TV DC universe and, hey, even some more pieces of that Black Canary puzzle. Here's a quick update on all the major players.
The Queen Family
Moira's case is moving forward and there's a deal on the table: The DA is offering life in prison with no chance of parole, a step up from the death penalty. Moira considers taking the plea bargain, even though her children and lawyer advise against it. Thea reverts to her Season 1 ways and throws an old fashioned hissy fit, leaving the meeting in a temper tantrum-y rage. Eventually, the Queen kids band together and assure their mom nothing she could be hiding would make them stop loving her, which is enough to help her reject the plea and let the investigation continue.
Remember Laurel's drinking problem? It's now escalated to a pill problem annnnd she tried to sleep with Oliver. Talk about a series of bad decisions. Oliver shoots her down, which she doesn't take well.
The League of Assassins
We learn via flashback just what happened to Sara after the boat capsized. She was pulled onto a ship called the Amazo (which is a nod to the DC villain-verse and could come into play later) and trained as a member of the league of assassins. She was pulled into the fold by Dr. Anthony Ivo, another famous DC villain. In the Arrow universe at least, he takes mad scientist form. We don't learn a ton about Sara's connection to Ivo, but there are surely more flashbacks to come.
The Lance Family
Sara outs herself to Detective Lance, inadvertently dragging him into a superhero battle (for which he is woefully unequipped, something The CW tries to show by making him an embarrassingly bad shot despite being a police officer. Seriously, the man was missing shot after shot at point blank range). After said battle, Sara announces that it's too dangerous for anyone else in the family to know the truth about her and skips town, leaving dear old dad in tears. To be fair, she's totally right, as the League has been targeting her family to get her back in the fold.
What did you think of the episode?
Image: The CW


text:
Too much football is never a bad thing. Get ready to double up on the gridiron action this weekend!
The Houston Texans hope to win their 10th game this season on Saturday when they head to MetLife Stadium to play the New York Jets. The 9-4 Texans are the clear favorite, but the Jets have built momentum by winning their last two games, so the outcome is not totally certain.
If history tells us anything, it's that the Denver Broncos will come out on top against the Cleveland Browns. While the Broncos couldn't quite get their team into gear last week–losing to the San Francisco 49ers–the Browns secured a hard-earned victory against the Carolina Panthers. These teams collide Saturday evening for an edge-of-your-seat battle of wills.
Catch a special Saturday doubleheader on December 15th only on NFL Network (Ch. 212). Watch as Deshaun Watson and the Texans take on the Jets at 4:30 p.m. ET. Then, it's Baker Mayfield and the Browns vs. the Broncos at 8 p.m. ET.


text: Safety and health at work (safety), emergency (PSI + Civil Protection), environmental protection, ISCIR (RSVTI), publishing and printing are areas in which the company PROMUN SRL Arad provides services to employers engaged in Arad but not only. Despite publishing and printing are relatively new on the market, reliability and promptness honor our contracts have helped us maintain our business partners and gain new ones. Openness to new policy to negotiate the terms of their contracts and as close to customer expectations and effective management of our activities, make us ideal business partners.


text:
|Battle of the Books Book Club: Friday Barnes, Girl Detective
Event Type: Children
Age Group(s): Elementary School
Date: 7/24/2019
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 2:45 PM
Entering grades 4-6Map
If you're planning on being part of next year's team or you just like the books on the list, join us! We'll be discussing the new books on the list along with some great activities!
Registration required.
Location: Meeting Room C, Lower Level
Other Information:
Register online or call (630) 868-7540Contact: Youth Services
Contact Number: 6308687540
Status: Waiting List
|Please Note


text:
Should banks be increasing their investments in payments technologies? In particular should they be aggressively pursuing opportunities for the developments of new payments instruments, e.g. in mobile payments or e-invoicing to name two much discussed examples?
The response from most senior bank managers will be a cautious one, most likely an outright no. Payments technologies and other equipment expenditures are already a major expenditure item. A typical mid-sized bank with balance sheet assets of say 250bn might be spending already 200mn a year on investment in information technology and other equipment, perhaps a sixth of net income.
It is a substantial operational challenge just to ensure reliable provision of standard card and money transmission services – including debit and credit card usage both online and at point of sale and the reliable execution of customer payments including salaries and household bills. It is a big ask to spend more on projects with an uncertain outcome.
Upgrade or changes are especially difficult investment decisions. All the more difficult to approve today because of pressures on banks post-crisis, with many institutions struggling to achieve the double digit returns on equity that shareholders would like to see.
Reluctance to do more than the minimum investment in new payments technologies is understandable. One paper I published on the economics of payments a few years back was called "What's in it for us?" I pointed out that bank payments innovation is rather different from innovation in other industries, say mobile phones, because typically bank payment arrangements are co-ordinated across the industry. As a result the first mover advantage, the increase in sales and margins for the firms that are first to market with the latest innovation, has not been an important incentive for investment in new payments technologies.
All this is understandable. But failure by banks today to actively pursue payments innovation could turn out to be a major strategic error. Here are some hard headed reasons why the banking industry should be fully exploiting the possibilities for technological advance in retail payments.
First development of payments technologies is intimately tied up with the growth of incomes and economic activity. The poster child for this link is the massive boost to the economies of many poor countries from mobile phone payments technologies such as m-pesa in Kenya. But this link is not just relevant to rural Africa. There is increasing evidence that payments technologies can make a substantial contribution to growth even in the developed world. Without growth bank returns will continue to disappoint.
Second the key to achieving satisfactory returns for bank shareholders, post-crisis, will be customer satisfaction. The banks that managed best through the crisis were those that focused on meeting customer needs, and there are some customers, notably some smaller and mid-sized businesses, for whom payment and associated cash flow management services are critical. Integration of these services with inter-net transactions, supply chain and trade finance will be crucial.
Finally, the clinching argument: if you don't do it someone else will. To date the banking industry has not experienced the disruptive impact of technological change that has so altered other industries (two that jump immediately to my mind are music & book retailing and air travel). But it would be complacent in the extreme to assume that the progress of digital technology will never reach the point at which new entrants cannot offer new, low cost and convenient payment and banking services. If they do there could be rapid and large scale customer attrition from our familiar incumbent institutions. If that is avoided it will be because today's banks recognise the threat and ensure that they do fully exploit the new technological opportunities for payments innovation.


text:
Your name (requerido)
Your email (requerido)
Your phone (requerido)
Your message
Marbella House Service will treat your data in order to respond to the request for information or contact, legitimized in your expressed consent. We inform you that your data will not be communicated to third parties. You can exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, and other rights as indicated in the additional information located in the Privacy Policy
I want my data to be treated in order to respond to the request for information or contact.
Use the form below to contact us!


text:
Howling Frog Books recently read and reviewed The First World War by John Keegan for the WWI Reading Challenge in 2012. Here's a sample:
John Keegan's book is an overview of the entire war. It can't get into details or personal stories much; the perspective is from the heights. I found it difficult to get into for this reason, though it's not a flaw in the book–that's just how it has to be in order to get the story told. Still, it's a dense book about war tactics, which is never easy for me to read.
Read the full review.
**Attention participants: Remember to email us a link to your reviews, and we'll post them here so we can see what everyone is reading!**


text:
Weatherlow Florals is a full service flower farm and design studio. Uniquely in New England, Weatherlow Florals' arrangements are sourced solely from blooms and foliages grown at the farm and foraged locally. Flower Manager Phoebe and her team grow and design florals for weddings and events, farm workshops, the farm store, and for wholesale to the wedding and event industry. Florals are sustainably grown, ensuring spectacular quality blooms and foliages, and stewardship of the land.
To inquire about our seed-to-vase floral designs for your wedding or event, please email Phoebe at email@example.com
Interested in becoming a Wholesale Buyer?
Click below to complete our registration form. We will be in touch soon!


text:
Ramya Kandala
Job Title
AFP Director
Lead Accountant - Siemens
What attracted you to AFP?
The ability to connect with other financial professionals on a regular basis and keep myself up-to-date with industry changes.
What related experience do you have?
I worked in public practice - Audit for 3 years. I currently work closely with the Controller at Rohit Group on treasury management for all the companies.What is an interesting fact about you?
I went 20 meters deep diving without knowing how to swim.


text:
This blog blossomed in 2010 to chronicle my adventures in pole dance after weight loss surgery. Join me on my journey toward enlightenment. The size of my body doesn't dictate my worth. I believe living a life full of gratitude and joy helps lead to a true mind, body and spirit connection. You have the power to manifest your best life!
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
DerbySkinz for pole shorts
I ordered two different types of DerbySkinz. I got the original DerbySkinz (but added five inches to make them high-waisted) in a 2X (color - Shiny Black) and ordered the Cheekeez, cut a little shorter to show off the booty, in a 2X (color - Black Sparkle).
First off, I love that these shorts go from a extra small to a 3X. You can also customize them to raise the waist line or make your inseam longer. And they offer so many colors, it's almost overwhelming. They also offer styles such as 8Deez (80's style shorts), Ruffle Buttz and Hipsterz (in addition to skirtz, skortz, leggingz and a ton of other accessories).
They do offer a High Waisted Skinz, but at a price starting at $34.20, I saved money by buying the original DerbySkinz and just adding five inches to raise the waistband, which cost me $27.50 (the shorts start at $20). The 2X seems true to real life sizes. My waist is 46-47 inches and my hips are 48-49 inches (lame measurements, I know).
As for poling with these shorts, I love them. They are very tight and the two fabrics I chose don't stick to the pole. I actually love-love-love the high-waisted pair and will probably buy another pair soon. I do wear the boy short underwear underneath. I haven't gotten to the point of feeling secure enough to only wear shorts or bikini bottoms.
My only complaint isn't really the shorts' fault. Thanks to my plastic surgeries, I am prone to the dreaded camel-toe. I do try hard not to inflict my vagina on my pole-mates, classmates or students, but sometimes it happens. These shorts are made to be tight, though, so sometimes the "toe" comes out. For that reason, I will be sticking to the darker colors. Although, anyone who poles with me has seen it all at one point or another anyway!
If you're looking for some pole shorts, give DerbySkinz a try. They are very comfortable and cute. With a base price of only $20, they are certainly reasonable and worth a shot! I had heard they make shorts for boys, but haven't found the link yet. If I do, I will let my Twirly Boys know.
As a side note, DerbySkinz are made in the good ol' US-of-A. As I get older, I truly appreciate that. Here are some photos of me tracking my pole goals in my original DerbySkinz in Shiny Black (these are the high-waisted pair, which reach to right under my bra line).
7 comments:
looking gorgeous! I will have to check them out, i love fun coloured shorts!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you!! Yes, I freaking love all of their choices!!Delete
I have a pole clothes addiction. Must not look at website. :-) Also to help with the er, camel toe situation. Wearing a panty liner might help xReplyDeleteReplies
I have heard about these camel-toe blocking things you can get. But they seem weird. Your idea sounds much better!!!Delete
- AnonymousFebruary 7, 2013 at 9:50 AM
As a derby-girl turned pole-dancer, I was THRILLED that for the most part, my wardrobe was completely transferrable between my chosen past-times!!ReplyDeleteReplies
That's awesome!! Any other sites you can recommend for shorts or other clothing??Delete
Thanks for sharing this with all of us. Of course, what a great site and informative post. I will bookmark this site. Keep doing your great job and always gain my support. Thank you for sharing this beautiful article.ReplyDelete
Kind Regards,
James Amparan
More Info


text:
Genre: Mythological Fiction
Long before the times of Draupadi and Sita
Immortalised in the hymns of the Rig Veda
But largely forgotten to the memory of India
Is the Warrior Queen with an iron leg, Vishpala
Brought up in the pristine forest school of Naimisha, Avishi reaches the republic of Ashtagani in search of her destiny. When Khela, the oppressive King of the neighbouring Vrishabhavati begins to overwhelm and invade Ashtagani, Avishi rises to protect her settlement. But peril pursues her everywhere.
Separated from her love, her settlement broken, with a brutal injury needing amputation of her leg, can Avishi overcome Khela?
My Review:
I have always been fond of Indian mythology, and one woven with fiction, I feel, adds its own intrigue to the tale. The fact that the story has been imagined based on a few verses of Rigveda adds to the appeal of the story and it satisfies the reader in me at all the levels.
In the backdrop of ancient India, the tale is about Avishi from Vrishabhavati who loses her entire family to a conspiracy, and is taken to a holy ashram of Naimisha, a dwelling of Rishi's and sages who set the rules for all kingdoms of Jambudvipa, and they also train the children in various skills. Avishi chooses to be a warrior, and after her training, is sent to Ashtagani to find and fulfill her mission and existence. Soon she heads the military force of Ashtagani and trouble starts to brew because of evil ambitions of the king of the neighboring city, her birth place.
The author has woven a spell binding tale which does not let you leave the book even for a minute. The scenes are evocative, and narration is fast paced. Avishi as the female warrior is magnificent. The characters show the depth of personalities and bring out the relevant emotional experience. Loved the small nuances, rituals, simple living depicted for ancient India. The most fantastic fact which pulls one in the story was that there was no bias towards any gender in those times.
Highly recommended read.


text:
Project Management
We have a team of seasoned engineers and project managers who can plan, prepare, design, implement/integrate, manage, support and audit increasingly complex projects keeping in view the client's requirements, timelines and budgets.
In the current age where pace is utmost concern where mega projects are concerned, our team keeps all KPI's in check while moving with an agile methodology in monitoring, executing and delivering desired output with excellence.
- Project Design & Planning
- Project Review & Recovery
- Vendor Management
- Data Center Consolidation
Fleet Management
When you have a large number of vehicles in your fleet, a systematic approach is required to keep them in a reliable and effective shape to reduce downtime and related costs. Whether you need secure warehousing for your vehicles or a sophisticated fleet management & tracking system, our team of experts can help you in protecting your investment and keeping your assets in excellent shape.
We offer customized fleet management solutions including realtime tracking, secure warehousing, procurement & sourcing, maintenance and delivery/handover assistance.
- Realtime Tracking
- Secure Warehousing
- Procurement & Sourcing
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Delivery & Handover Assistance
Services Complementary to Security Services (Lifesupport)
We understand the elaborate needs of our client's foreign teams visiting Pakistan requiring integrated logistics support including secure accommodation, food & beverage, static & mobile security, safe transportation & associated support services. Whether this accommodation is required in the metropolitan areas or in a remote field, we can deliver with outstanding success.
Our team of logicians & security experts have designed an effective & affordable model for providing complete life support services to our clients and to make sure that their day to day needs are catered for in the best possible manner.
- Safe Accomodation
- Secure Transport
- Close Protection
- Food & Beverage Management
Procurement & Sourcing
For corporations requiring state-of-the-art specialized equipment with specific features or functionality, it becomes difficult to sift through hundreds of possible manufacturers and decide whether it fits the bill or not. Apart from the workload involved, it is hard to communicate with overseas OEM's where issues such as differences in language, working hours, business procedures and transactional laws can restrict you to from acquiring the information & sourcing the required product or equipment.
In such cases, our specialized team of Procurement & Sourcing utilizes our strong network with a footprint in over 14 countries to find the best possible deal for your firm and make the whole process easier & efficient for you.
- OEM Liasoning
- Specification Compliance Study
- Proof of Concept Demonstrations
- Overseas Risk & Insurance Analysis
Import Management and Advisory
Whether you wish to export clothing items for your fashion brand or import spares for heavy industries, the documentation & procedures required are cumbersome to say the least. With ever changing requirements and domain specific legislation, it is difficult to process the shipments and send them to their destination while meeting tight deadlines and budgets.
Our logistics specialists have teamed up with the best international shipping line consultants, airfreight companies and clearing agents to provide an end-to-end one solution to you under one roof.
- Import/Export Consulting
- Duties & Taxation Consulting
- End-to-End Shipping


text:
June 27 – July 2 , 2010, Dagstuhl Seminar 10261
Algorithm Engineering
Giuseppe F. Italiano (University of Rome "Tor Vergata", IT)
David S. Johnson (AT&T Labs Research – Florham Park, US)
Petra Mutzel (TU Dortmund, DE)
Peter Sanders (KIT – Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, DE)
For support, please contact
Algorithm engineering (AE) consists of the design, the theoretical analysis, the implementation, and the experimental evaluation of algorithms, with the aim of bridging the gap between theory and practice in the area of algorithms. In the last decade, this approach to algorithmic research has gained increasing attention.
The aim of this seminar was to bring together researchers with different backgrounds, e.g., from combinatorial optimization, algorithmic theory, and algorithm engineering, in order to strengthen and foster collaborations in the area of algorithm engineering and to identify key research directions for the future.
The seminar was attended by 29 participants from both academia and industry. Much was accomplished, fostered by the productive atmosphere of the Dagstuhl Center. Here we describe some of the more important achievements.
The program consisted of a wide variety of presentations and discussion sessions. The presentations included several survey lectures, in addition to more specialized talks. David Bader and Roman Dementiev presented surveys of the challenges of multi-core and many-core architectures for algorithm engineers, and convinced us that the new computer architectures will strongly influence future algorithmic research. Rüdiger Schultz surveyed the area of stochastic programming, including bi-level problems (e.g., Stackelberg games) and risk aversion. A key issue is that, for at least some of the input data, only the probabilistic distribution is known in advance. This area was initially studied by mathematicians and experts in mathematical programming, but has been recently discovered by computer scientists. Catherine McGeoch and David Johnson provided surveys on experimental procedures. Giuseppe Italiano gave an overview of resilient algorithms and data structures, and Philippas Tsigas discussed lock-free data structures, both areas of increasing algorithmic interest. Peter Sanders described the aim of the German priority program SPP 1307 Algorithm Engineering which began running in 2007.
Beyond the survey lectures, highlights of the seminar included lectures on routing in networks (e.g., transit networks for public transportation, and highway networks), on specific stochastic optimization and game-theoretic problems (e.g., 2-stage stochastic Steiner tree, stochastic ad allocation, pricing lotteries, and risk-averse models), on mixed integer linear programming approaches (e.g., MIP domination), and on clustering algorithms.
Arguably the most-appreciated features of the Seminar were the four lively open discussion sessions, which led to several concrete proposals for the future of the field which, as a result of the workshop, are now being actively pursued.
It is our impression that the participants enjoyed the great scientific atmosphere offered by Schloss Dagstuhl, and profited from the scientific program and the fruitful discussions. We are grateful for having had the opportunity to organize this seminar. Special thanks are due to Carsten Gutwenger for his assistance in the organization and the running of the seminar.
Related Dagstuhl Seminar
- 13391: "Algorithm Engineering" (2013)
- Data Bases
- Information Retrieval
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Complexity
- Networks
- Optimization
- Scheduling
- Experimental algorithmics
- Game theory
- Parallel and distributed algorithms
- Multi-core


text:
AdvertisementRemove Ads
Ophelia looked at Shal in shook. "You are not worried? You don't wish to look? We currently have no pressing matters. There would be no harm in the diversion."
Shal shrugged. "Even I know little of the specifics of my disciple's life. He comes, he goes… I can sense he lives and is not in mortal danger. As such, it is fine to leave him to his own struggles."
Ophelia considered Shal for several seconds. He kept his expression as blank as possible. It was a small thing, but Shal had taken notice when Ophelia had set up an array in her personal room to contact the Oracle. At the time, Shal had simply thought it strange.
But the next morning, when he had discovered Randidly was missing? And due to the arrangement of rooms, if one were to draw a line from Shal's quarters where he had spent the night and the location of the attack, Ophelia's ritual was directly in the middle.
Still, even if Shal suspected something was up, he had no idea what Ophelia's game was. Was she attempting to use Randidly as leverage for some kind? She had been hinting it was time to let Shal in on the great secrets of the world but had told him the time was not yet right. Although he was frustrated by the stonewalling after the fight and loss against Versault, there was little Shal could do to force Ophelia's hand.
But this recent disappearance… it stunk like a setup.
That didn't mean Shal didn't feel real concern over his disciple's predicament. But what Shal did know was that his disciple was more of a monster than he was. If they were simply keeping him captive… Inwardly, Shal smirked.
Giving that boy time to adapt was a mistake they would regret.
"...Well then," Ophelia said lightly. "There is another matter we could look into. The Wights are gathering their forces to launch an assault on the convoy heading to Hastam from the Northern Domain. Breaking their armies would be a suitable distraction from the waiting."
Waiting, Ophelia informed him, for a response from the Oracle. Until that happened, they were grounded in Hastam, she had said.
Immediately, Paranoia rose in Shal. Had Ophelia predicted his first rejection, and this was the true trap? She certainly recovered quickly. Or had it all been a coincidence? Either way, these methods of thinking were not productive. Best to move forward, and prepare for the worst.
To show his agreement, Shal allowed a small smile to show on his face. "Good. Exercise would be the perfect distraction."
Ophelia didn't even respond. Immediately, she called in an aide and released a slew of orders. Within fifteen minutes, the two of them had left Hastam and were rushing quickly to the Northeast.
The Wights might mostly rely on low-level foot soldiers for their martial superiority, but that didn't mean they didn't have powerful forces themselves. The so-called "Witch Kings" were exceedingly difficult to deal with, even when Shal allowed himself to use his preferred Style. Using only a Pontiffs level of strength, defeating a Witch King was a headache. Their bodies were simply too durable for the amount of damage they could inflict.
They weren't particularly mobile, but they were replaceable. After all, Shal himself had slain nine such Witch Kings, yet rumors still abounded about the power of the five Witch Kings. It was clear that the Witch Kings were a much more common foe than the Wights were letting on, but Shal couldn't figure out what they were doing.
Still, a much more finite, and deadly, threat was the Propagators.
"Here," Ophelia said. Shal's mouth twitched. So close? They had barely gone 20 kilometers away from Hastam. Were there truly-
His eyes narrowed. There were.
At the same time as Shal's Perception locked onto them, they noticed him. There were two Propagators here, and both buzzed to life as they felt him. Their strange song spread out and Shal could feel the rumbles in the ground as the puppets they had hidden shuddered to life.
Shal spared Ophelia a glance. "...I'll begin presently."
"Haha, did you think you would fight alone?" Ophelia asked, amused. "No, on this day I will be joining you. Let's truly annihilate them and rip out the root of the problem. Perhaps I have been feeling frustrated from sitting still too long, but I am looking forward to this."
Without waiting for a response, Ophelia moved. And as she moved, she struck out with her spear. The air was filled with the crumbling roar of a collapsing mountain as her strike rolled forward.
The Propagator base was located between two small farms. In spite of himself, Shal's eyes were drawn to the leftmost. The fields were filled with lilacs. Their lavender color gave him a moment of pause, even in the thick of battle. But then he gritted his teeth and followed after Ophelia.
The Certain Eyes of the Wraith Adder calmed his visage and focused him. With a numb detachment, Shal watched the ground between the two farms explode outwards in a rain of debris. A huge six armed puppet screamed its fury as it rose to meet Ophelia.
The puppets might be enough against normal opponents, but Ophelia was not a normal opponent. Even Shal, who believed himself to be nearing the pinnacle of strength, felt a strange sort of fear when witnessing the raw force of Ophelia's images.
And that was before she began using Skills again. Now that she had lifted that restriction…
The puppet did not break, but it was smashed against the ground. Shal could sense the fractures in its frame, however. It would not live through another strike.
However, the Propagators were moving. The larger of the two was a rose-colored crystal grasshopper. It flew upwards, baring its wings at Ophelia. Three strange puppets rolled up out of the hole that the Propagator had sprung from. They had no eyes or mouths, but each of the man limbs sticking out from the central torso ended in a wickedly sharp blade.
They bounced off the ground with preternatural quickness and dexterity, rushing toward Ophelia. She simply smiled.
The image above the battlefield changed to an endless sea of mud. Those agile puppets that were rushing toward Ophelia with deadly intent immediately slowed to crawl.
"Got it," Shal replied. He appeared between them and lashed out toward the puppets. They reacted more quickly than he expected, but it was nothing compared to the Wraith Viper. Their fragile bodies shattered under his quick blows. Ophelia rushed past, heading toward the rose grasshopper, which began to flee.
"The other is yours."
Shal nodded and leapt to the left, toward the farm of lilacs. Seeing his approach, the azure crystal bug that was hiding among the flowers exploded upwards. Two screamer type puppets reared up out of the ground and screeched at Shal. But Shal isolated himself with his Predator's Immunity and cut them in twain as he passed between them.
As his Viper Fang bisected the azure bug, Shal frowned. It was already missing one of its antennae. Interesting. Who would be capable of injuring a Propagator around here…? Perhaps it was Aylwind.
Congratulations! You have reached Level 90! +8 Stats distributed between Endurance, Perception, Strength, Agility, and Focus, +8 Free Stats! +1 Stat to a Physical Stat. +3 Agility. +12 Health, +5 Mana, +18 Stamina.
Congratulations! You have learned the Skill Battlelord's Presence! Due to your Soulskill, Essence of the Wraith Viper, your Skill has evolved!
Congratulations! You have learned the Skill Isolating Fear (A)!
Waves of forces exploded from the clashes between Ophelia and the grasshopper; it seemed like Ophelia hadn't been lying about feeling slightly pent up after all of the waiting they had had to go through recently. Well, that was fine.
Although the explosions made it seem like a struggle, Shal knew that Ophelia would be the victor of that fight in the sky. As such, he paused and looked around him at the lilac farm.
His immediate reaction was a guilty wince. The delicate flowers had not fared well in the brief spat. Although Shal had simply ripped apart two puppets, the strikes had razed entire swaths of the plant life. The petals floated gently in the air around him.
Shal closed his eyes. He wondered what Lucretia was doing now…
In his surprise, Shal focused his killing intent on the speaker. A girl, likely no older than twenty, fell backward as she was smashed with his concentrated intent to kill. The basket and gardening tools she was carrying scattered on the porch.
"...apologies miss. As is plain, Wights are here. Please, return indoors until they are finished."
But to Shal's surprise, the girl blinked, stood up, then walked out to survey the wreckage of her fields. "Ah, this is horrible. The fields… jeez, I just had one job, and I've already made a mess of it…"
Feeling profoundly uncomfortable, Shal considered the young woman. She was certainly lovely, in a strange vitality of expression that she possessed, but she couldn't stay here. More than anything else, Shal hated dealing with civilians. "Miss, please-"
"You don't need to call me miss," The woman said, waving her hand. "My name is Rumera. Rumera Rune. But you can call me Rumi."


text:
House Restore And Improvement
After a hard day's work everybody would like to spend high quality time at dwelling. And when you consider making enhancements, take into accout the worth of other properties in the area. Throwing a housewarming occasion can seem intimidating, however, cautious planning and organizing can help throw a terrific occasion, that shall be remembered fondly by neighbors, buddies, and household.
Residence enchancment would not solely imply repairing what is damaged; it also includes adding new issues to your home. If your own home improvement transforming venture requires you to rewire elements of your own home, safety generally is a huge problem in case you are unskilled.
Before making an attempt on any big tasks like remodeling any a part of the house, changing wall papers, buying a brand new set of home equipment, or renovation of windows, rooms, and even gardens, ask yourself first if you happen to can devoted numerous time as a result of these adjustments would require many of it.
Within the lavatory and kitchen the addition of latest faucets and cupboard handles can brighten and add a contemporary contact to the rooms. You could be shocked how a number of little house improvement suggestions and advice tasks could make an enormous distinction in your home worth.
ShareAlike three.zero Unported — CC BY
So, if you are planning on reworking your kitchen don't forget to handle the leaking pipes on the same time and declare the whole venture as a deduction.
house proud home improvements ltd, house smart home improvements, house home improvement, house doctor home improvements derby reviews, house doctor home improvements derby
Condominium Leases
In case you are planning for residence repair and enchancment, then you need to use among the distinctive ideas which can be so available on the internet today. Many of those tasks are large and should not be tried on your own, though if you are not moving walls and doing major electrical and plumbing, and just changing cabinets, that could possibly be doable with some help from a friend or relative that has experience in these areas.
In the long run, a house improvement venture ought to add to the resale value of your property for it to be a sound purchase. It also has the identical three traditional types of wood siding that include Shake, Plank, and Panel. This are enhancements such as the roof, sidings, better water and sewage programs, doorways and home windows, extending your house and measures to make your property more easily reached for disabled and handicapped individuals.
What Is Residence Improvement?
The deteriorating condition of any sort of siding is hard to disregard. Often repairs are not improvements; they are necessities. In areas which are zoned residential, buildings could embody single household housing, a number of family housing such as (residences, duplexes, townhomes (or related configurations), condominiums) or cellular houses.
One of the easiest and least inexpensive residence improvement tasks is repaint your partitions with a recent code of paint. Often times, including some minor electrical and lighting upgrades will help transform and modernize your complete effort. Now that we've got established this fact let's look at some easy and cheap home improvement tasks that can be carried out by virtually any home-owner.
dr house home improvements, house doctor home improvements derby reviews, house doctor home improvements
There many the explanation why householders determine to undertake any home enchancment venture, and one is to boost property worth to be recouped with a closed sale. Straightforward residence enchancment initiatives maintain you occupied, relaxed and physically fit. Shifting inside, the two main areas that we profit from, each enjoyment and financially, (most of the time) are kitchen and toilet transform or upgrades. Protecting a maintenance schedule saves you of the headache, money and time from doing fixed repairs.


text:
When trying to apply the VI ChamberStrings II an error occured: after a few seconds an alert appeared "eLiecenser POS Error Message" and then a notification saying that 0 files were updated (please see enclosed pictures)
All licenses are ok, and I can use Chamber Strings I and II in VI Pro 2.
I'm using the Directory Manager Version 2.1.18457 in the Vienna Instruments Pro folder (on macOS 10.14.6).
Best regards,
Hi Gil,
That's an eLicenser error... Did you check that you are using the latest eLCC?
I'd restart the computer and give this another try.
Hello Paul,
Thanks for your quick answer!
I'm using the last version of eLicenser Control Center (126.96.36.1993) and restarting/shutting down then start the computer doesn't fix the problem.
Any other ideas or tests I can do to fix this?
Thank you and best regards,
Hello Gil,
Please uninstall your current eLicenser Control Center and try with this 32 bit version of eLicenser, that should solve it until a new update is available. Let me know how that goes!
Unfortunately, I have the same results with the "old" eLicenser you provided (even after a mac restart).
Thanks for your help!
Please check your mail account, and give it a try with the license I sent!
If that doesn't work, let's tackle this via
Best, Paul
Thanks for you day-off answer ;-)
Unfortunately, no more success with your license: tried on both versions of eLicenser (last one and 32-bits) even after a Mac restart... I've tried also with another update (VI Chamber Strings I) that I've already done successfully a few months ago and I have the same error too.
Do you want me to write a mail to support or do you want to do it (as you said "let's" :))?
Thanks again!
I've just sent a mail to the support and will keep you in touch.
Thanks again for your help!
I hope everyone is fine!
I'm having this problem for 2 months and a half and not seeing any progress, I'll try to ask if anyone can help.
Thanks for your answer, best regards and take care!
This issue has been fixed with latest releases of VSL software! Thanks!


text:
Colorado Elopement Package
What you need is a wedding package that offers you everything you need. Well good news! This could be the last wedding search you do and your intimate wedding can be fully planned–with NO stress for you.
I am a Colorado-based elopement videographer and PLANNER. I specialize in adventurous and intimate elopements. When you hire me as your videographer, I also become your guide. I release to you my TOP vendor lists. I have a referral list from photographers, hair/makeup, musicians, caterers, officiants, and more. And the best part? I have a list of top secret, breathtaking locations for your ceremony and portraits. Read more about my complete Colorado Elopement Package below.
Video + Planning Elopement Package:
- Starting at $4,500
- Full Elopement Planning: I will be your elopement planner, helping with locations and vendors all along the way.
- Vendor connections: I know the top wedding vendors in all of Colorado. I give you a perfect list just for you.
- Questionnaire: Your day is not like anyone else's. This is your day. My questionnaire helps me know how to better serve you.
- Skype/phone meeting: We get to know one another via skype and phone calls as we plan your elopement.
- List of best elopement locations: From popular breathtaking locations to secret gorgeous gems, I surrender my location masterlist.
- 6-8hours of coverage day of ceremony: I capture everything from getting ready to a sunset hike in the mountains.
- Aerial drone ( weather and location permitting): I am licensed and insured.
- A cinematic highlights film of your day (5-7 minutes): I spend a lot of time editing your footage to tell your story. Let's talk more.
- Professional Ceremony Film with audio recording of vows: I use high powered professional microphones to capture your vows.
- Want to add Elopement Photography? No problem! Let's talk more.
What else does Colorado Elopement Package include?
Your Colorado Elopement Package also includes a stress-free adventurous day as you say, " I do" to the love of your life.
I want your day to be as stress-free as possible. That is why I try to take all the stress out of your day by doing the heavy lifting of the planning for you. Let's talk more about how I can help.
How do you build your Colorado Elopement package?
First, Let's set up a time to talk. Fill out my contact form or text me at 720.361.7834 and let's set up a time to talk.
Second, Let's make it official; let's sign a contract.
Next, I send you a questionnaire that covers all the things I need to know to support you! Such as what vendors you need and what kind of location would be best for you and your wedding.
Lastly, I send you a special link to a customized document with the best vendors and locations based off your questionnaire.
Eloping to Colorado is a fantastic way to start your marriage. Colorado mountains are an amazing backdrop, the weather is incredible, the options are endless. Keep reading for some more information for your Colorado elopement.
Should I do a sunset or sunrise?
I LOVE sunrise sessions. You get to wake up early in the morning, hike through the dark and arrive just in time for the mountains' alpenglow. However, it is freezing. And its is early. If this is not your thing, consider a sunset elopement. The lighting will be great and you will be considerably warmer.
It also depends on your location. We know which places look best for sunset. Which ones are best for sunrise. Some of our locations are epic hikes while others are only steps away. Booking me gives you access to incredible secret locations!
Check out this SUNRISE video:
Where to elope in Colorado?
We offer a customized list of our top secret locations for your elopement. Once you book, we send you a questionnaire that covers your wishlist. We then send you a PDF for you to choose from! Below are a few of the more popular spots to elope. Looking for something more intimate and private? I got you covered!
Rocky Mountain National Park
Breckenridge, Colorado
Aspen, Colorado
Telluride, Colorado
Crested Butte, Colorado
Boulder/Denver, Colorado
Vail, Colorado
Colorado Springs
When is the best time to elope to Colorado?
Colorado is truly a beautiful state in all four seasons. However, the joke is you never really know what season it is, as we have had snow in June and 80 degree days in December. This can make it hard to plan an elopement, but I do a good job in always preparing you for whatever outcome.
If you love snow, adventure, the cold and white mountains this is a great season to get married in Colorado. In the mountains you will most likely have snow starting in November through February. Depending on the day, it will be below freezing or a warmer day with plenty of sun. Keep in mind, the higher you go, like Breckenridge, the colder it will be. Also, since winter activities are so popular in the mountains, make sure you book your hotel far in advance if you are choosing a ski town.
When the Colorado Aspen trees turn that bright orange and yellow and the mountains becoming rich with color, your breath will be taken away. Colorado fall colors are amazing. The problem is, it's a short season, sometimes only a few weeks. Picking the right week to come is often up to luck!
The summers in Colorado are a wonderful choice. The weather is fairly stable, sometimes light rain the morning and clear in the evenings. In lower elevation, it could be very hot (90s) and in the mountains it usually is about 15degrees cooler, depending how high you go up.
I love spring weddings. However, in Colorado it can be a little crazy to prepare. It could be 70s and sunny. Or snowing. Or rainy. If you are planning on a spring weather, be flexible! But the good news is, regardless of the weather, Colorado is awesome.
Best Colorado Vendors
I offer amazing connections to Colorado's top elopement vendors. For example, I connect you with some of Colorado's top elopement photographers. Then, I will hook you up with florists, bakers, makeup and private chefs. I don't want you to stress about your day. Let me help you! Here is a list of who we can connect you with:
- Colorado's best elopement photographers
- Venues
- hair/makeup
- Florists
- Caterers/Private Chefs
- Bakers
- Officiants
- Jeep rentals
- Hotels
- Guitarists/Musicians/DJ
- Chairs/Linens
Adventure elopement ideas
Colorado has a lot of adventure. Hiking is always an epic adventure. When you throw in a sunrise hike, with wearing headlamps, the thrill and excitement only goes up. For some of my more thrill seekers, we offer connections to private airplanes trips, secret lakes for swimming, and more.
Every year I have couples calling me, desiring to elope. They have no idea where to start. I help them planning all of this! To be honest, most of my couples don't even have a date planned! We book the package and then find a date afterwards that fits their needs. So if you are a couple, not wanting the traditional wedding, give me a call, let's start planning your elopement to Colorado.
How to Elope to Colorado
Colorado is probably one of the best places to elope. Not only is Colorado gorgeous with the Rocky Mountains and breathtaking lakes, but it is also affordable and easy to do. Below are the steps to how to elope to Colorado.
First Step
The first step to how to elope to Colorado is finding your elopement team. I usually recommend this as either the first or second step because your team can truly help guide you in making the decision on where to elope exactly. While I am an elopement videographer, I am much more! I help my couples plan out EVERYTHING for their elopement, from florist to photographers to the EXACT location for their ceremony. I know a lot of secret places, off the beaten path and can customize it all to your dreams. Not booking your team up front can end up putting a lot more work on you in the long run.
Second step
I highly recommend choosing the general area of where you want to elope in Colorado. If you are looking for the best places to elope in colorado, click here! There are countless gorgeous locations with waterfalls, lakes, mountains and red rocks. You won't be disappointed, Colorado has it all. Just make sure you get your permit to wed at your chosen location!
Third step
Decide if you want an officiant or not. Honestly, Colorado is a self solemnizing state, so you do not even need an officiant. But a lot of my couples still do want one.
Fourth Step
Get Married at a gorgeous location! Stress free, beautiful and affordable.
Fifth Step
Go to the County Clerk's office to apply for a marriage license in person. Both parties must bring valid identification. The cost of the marriage license is $30.00 https://countyfusion3.kofiletech.us/countyweb/disclaimer.do
With most elopement spots on my list being $250.00 or less, your Colorado elopement can truly happen with ease and no stress! Budgeting can be a huge reason for eloping. I try to find affordable, if not even free, elopement spots for my couples. Go to my blog to get an estimation on your elopement cost!
If you are ready, let's get start! Reach out today and drop all the stress of your elopement planning!
Needing More Wedding Inspiration?
Looking for Gorgeous Mountain Wedding Inspiration? Check out this wedding captured by Savannah Chandler Photography!


text:
Consolidated Academic Lanka (Private) Limited team is led by Mr. Clement Perera who is one of the key figures in this sphere of activity. He was a former member of the Western Province Provincial Council, and before that a member of the Dehiwela-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council. He was a close confederate of former ministers Mr. Lalith Athulathmudali and Gamini Dissanayake. When he was in politics his main desire was to provide allocations to improve infrastructure facilities to worthy educational institutions. After retiring from politics in the year 2000 after the demise of Mr. Gamini Dissanayake he decided to continue in lending hand to young generation who are seeking openings in overseas education.
Therefore he gave a twitch by floating a private organization known as Consolidated Academic Services (Private) Limited , that could strive to make a major contribution to the training needs of the Sri Lankan community, through the Principals in United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, South Korea, Japan and Czech Republic. We are geared to offer a wide range of full and part time courses that will equip the learners with the foundations, skills and qualifications required for their chosen career.
In today's sophisticated business environment there is no room for the enthusiastic amateur. Specialist skills are now the key to success and the top jobs invariably go to those who can demonstrate their competence with the recognized international qualifications. As all of us are aware we now live in a global economy. It has become increasingly important to have an universal qualification, which will enable you to find employment anywhere in the world.
Therefore our main aspiration is to lend our helping hand to each and every one in Sri Lanka in order to enhance the knowledge in the sphere of learning. This organization was established with the clear view of facilitating students to study abroad as part of their continuity of education without adding up additional financial burdens on parents and as well as students.


text:
The David Petraeus scandal has shined a light on the luxurious, subsidized lifestyle of the U.S. military's top generals. But so far, what the... Read More
Researchers working with the Central Intelligence Agency have conducted a multi-year, sustained effort to break the security of Apple's iPhones and iPads, according to... Read More
Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "An injustice anywhere is a threat to just everywhere." We should all be cognizant of King's quote. In... Read More
"War is merely the continuation of policy by other means." – Carl von Clausewitz The political elites, Federal Reserve and special interests that really... Read More
David Petraeus, the former Army general and CIA director, admitted today that he gave highly-classified journals to his onetime lover and that he lied to... Read More
New assessment tests that have angered parents and teachers across the nation prompted walkouts Monday by hundreds of high school students in New Mexico... Read More
In a new setback for the health care law and the people it's supposed to help, the government said Friday it made a tax-reporting... Read More
…whenever someone overseas views or edits a Wikipedia page, it's likely that the N.S.A. is tracking that activity — including the content of what... Read More
Two security screeners at San Francisco International Airport were arrested and arraigned today on charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and accepting a bribe... Read More
In Thailand, China has recently erected a curious billboard. The words on the billboard announce a new "world currency" that is called Renminbi. The... Read More


text:
Greenfield Lawyer, Indiana
Sarah M Wolf
Motor Vehicle, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Medical Malpractice
Status: In Good Standing
Donald Jack Davis
Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Estate
Status: In Good Standing
Sarah Margaret Wolf
Litigation, Trusts, Estate Planning, Family Law
Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 43 Years
Sarah M Wolf
Litigation, Trusts, Estate, Family Law
Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 43 Years
Kevin Gerald Harvey
Accident & Injury, Personal Injury, Estate Planning
Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 26 Years
James Walker Mcnew
Child Custody, Misdemeanor, Criminal, Medical Products & Devices, Medical Malpractice
Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 45 Years
Lawyer.com makes finding Greenfield Lawyers fast and easy. Refine your search for Greenfield lawyers by legal practice area. Find a quality and affordable lawyer by reviewing detail profiles for Greenfield attorneys. Many Lawyer.com featured Lawyers in Indiana will offer free legal consultations and all have Indiana law expertise.
Miller v. Bernard
... per 5 milliliters. Id. The designated evidence is clear that HPLC is the method recommended by the USP and approved by the FDA for quantitative 696 analysis of promethazine hydrochloride in a pharmaceutical product. Id. ...
COBBUM v. Town of Cromwell
... 7. That the Court finds that the Cromwell Zoning Code defines Agriculture in Section 2 thereof as follows: "The primary use of a tract of land for growing or production of field crops, livestock, and livestock products, including the harvesting, storage and primary processing of ...
Landau v. City of Indianapolis
... Adams's testimony regarding her bruises was corroborated by the testimony of the Animal Control officer that the bruises were still visible nearly one week later. Even if Adams's wounds did not result from a dog bite, they were an injury resulting from a dog attack as those terms ...


text:
Oakland, Berkeley, And East Bay News, Events, Restaurants, Music, & Arts
Beautiful and strange, Jean-Claude van Itallie's The Serpent is not really a play, but rather a nonlinear series of experiences meant to create a feeling of ritual. So while it feels very much a product of its time -- the text was written in 1968, and the original stage motion created collaboratively in what was then a very new way by Joseph Chaikin and the Open Theater -- its themes and images also work in a contemporary context, without seeming themselves dated.
Which makes it an interesting work for the Ragged Wing Ensemble, none of whom appear to have been alive yet when the piece was written, to present as their very first theatrical offering. And they do a tight and conscious job of it, considering their newness; audiences expecting freshman fumbling will be pleasantly surprised. The performers hail from such innovative training as Chicago's Redmoon Theater and the Dell'Arte school in Northern California, one known for oversized puppets and ritual-based performance in public spaces and the other for the intensity of its physical program, and the influences show. Indeed, if the photographs of the 1968 production at Rome's Teatro del Arte are any indication, this revival is a lot tighter and more visually cohesive than the original.
The influences are visible in the intensely physical movement as well as the haunting hag masks worn by the chorus -- young women drawn from local high schools and colleges -- and a fantastic oversized snake skeleton puppet that gets paraded around near the end. The staging is otherwise very spare -- a few sloping black boxes, simple costumes, baskets of apples -- the better to focus the audience's attention on the rhythmic, repetitive sounds, motions, and poetic bits of text that describe different facets of van Itallie's idea that "Anything may have been possible in the beginning, but now we've made the choice, and that choice excludes other possibilities. It makes those choices which are still possible fewer."
The chorus and a cast of five act out an autopsy, the assassinations of JFK and Dr. Martin Luther King, Eve's tête-à-tête with the snake (portrayed here as curiosity on the snake's part -- what will happen if someone eats an apple? I'll make someone else do it so I can see), and other seemingly disparate moments. There is more than a hint of the acid trip here; remember that LSD had been illegal for only a year when the show was first staged, and van Itallie talks openly about the drug's influence on his storytelling in the book version of the text. The stories are bound together with noises from feet and throats, stamps and frog calls and heartbeats, davening (a droning Jewish mode of prayer), and carefully built choreography.
The section that re-creates the assassinations is particularly gripping. Chaikin and van Itallie decided that for audiences who might not know what the part referenced, the performers would helpfully call out "Kennedy!" and "King!" Five years after Dallas, they didn't need to do this for American audiences; forty years later they still don't. "I'm holding ... his brains ... in my hands" moans the president's wife (a radiant Anna Schneiderman, who is also one of the company's founders) as the shooting is replayed from four different angles and she crawls out of the car again and again; it's intense, and yet it's also funny in an odd cathartic way.
Schneiderman returns as Eve, playing against Keith Davis' cheerfully clueless Adam, wordlessly, joyfully convincing him to eat the apple by rubbing her face against his arm. If you have these two, of course you get those wacky sons, and here director Amy Sass has cast against type for her Cain. Pouty Jeffrey Hoffman seems too baby-faced to be a murderer, and that's perfect. "Why did he accept your offering and not mine?" he asks plaintively, echoed endlessly by the chorus. Frank Turco, who plays Abel, is also nicely sly and sleek as one of the segments of the serpent, which is rounded out by Andrea Hart.
Ritual, ceremony, performance, stylized storytelling: whatever you want to call it, The Serpent is a solid offering from an intriguing new company that promises to add some juice to the East Bay theater scene.
Contact the author of this piece, send a letter to the editor, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.
Week of September 16
Week of September 9