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Princeton Tec Impact XL Light
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The Impact XL Light by Princeton Tec illuminates with ease. This Princeton Tec handheld lamp weighs in at approximately 197 grams, offers waterproof integrity up to 100 meters, and the Impact XL utilizes a Maxbright LED. This Princeton light has an output significantly greater than the competing 1 watt Xenon and halogen bulbs, and it produces a truer, whiter light. This Princeton Tec LED features an innovative rubber over molded grip that ensures you'll be able to securely hold the light even under the most demanding conditions. With over 50 hours of burn time and a rugged impact resistant design, the Impact XL is sure to be reliable when you need it.
SPECIFICATIONS of the Impact XL Light by Princeton Tec
- Power: 45 Lumens
- Lamp: Maxbright LED
- Burn Time: 50 Hours
- Batteries: 4 AA Alkaline
- Weight: 197g With Batteries
- Weight: 85g Without Batteries
- UL Rating: Approved
- UL Temp Code: T4
- Brightness: 31 Lumens
- Distance: 59 Meters
- Waterproof Rating: Level 3
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I was excited to get this little light, who wouldn't be. The reviews are fantastic, its waterproof a little heavy but solid. Well maybe im just the worlds biggest moron, and i know that this is hugely possible. but I cant get the bloody thing to work. It lets off a smell but now light. I though oh crap maybe i had the batteries in backwords.. nope. I give two thumbs down and am sticking with my mag light. wish it worked., but ill try again to use it. Im hoping that it is not working casue im an idiot, but who knows.
Rugged light, and this new design is even better than last year's. A little heavier and more rugged than the Underwater Kinetics Mini Q40 led plus, and comparable performance. So you have to choose between rugged Tec Impaxt XL and weight Mini Q40 Plus.
This is a great, sturdy light. I used it on a 10 day mountains hiking trip. It proved ideal for camping, and I was even able to use it while exploring numerous caves, since it is water-proof and really hard to break.
The impact xl seems to be a solid light. it is nicely made and waterfroof so no worrys about weather conditions. The light beam is very white and clear. This thing blows away any hand held light I have every owned. I Should have many years of use with this light. Princeton tec Makes some of the best products available very bulletproof. Also the moosejaw staff knows the products they sell nice job guys.
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Born: August 8, 1983
Jon LaTona is originally from Buffalo, NY. He took up the electric bass at the age of 12 and started gigging profesionally at the age of 15. He began his curiousity with jazz by taking bass lessons with James Kurzdorfer, the original bassist of Spyra Gyra.
He later then went to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia where he gained a better understanding of the jazz under the mentorship of Jim Paxson, Tony Miceli, Kevin MacConnell, Steve Beskrone and others.
After graduation, Jon went to LA to pursue studio work where he developed working relationships with Peter Malick (Norah Jones), Butch Norton (Lucinda Williams) and great up and coming singer-songwriter Patrick Joseph. ...
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Primary InstrumentBass, acoustic
LocationBronx, NY
Willing to teachAdvanced students only.
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Project has been jointly promoted by NTPC, TNEB
Environmental clearance unavailable for Cheyyur project: SankaralingamNTPC, Singareni Collieries Company sign MoU to participate in coal, power sectors
CHENNAI: The construction of the proposed 1,000 megawatt (MW) coal-based thermal power plant at Ennore, on the northern outskirts of Chennai, is expected to begin by March 2007.
This was announced at a press conference chaired by T. Sankaralingam, Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC (formerly National Thermal Power Corporation) Limited, which along with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, is promoting the project.
The notice for inviting tenders (NIT) for the project is likely to be issued next week, he said.
As for the environmental clearance, Mr. Sankaralingam said an official committee under the Union Environment and Forests Ministry would meet by this month end to give the go-ahead.
Indicating the Corporation's keenness to revive the Cheyyur thermal power project, he said the project had not received environmental clearance.
Anna University had been approached for marking the high tide line to ascertain the extent to which the Coastal Regulation Zone norms applied to the project.
Reiterating the NTPC's interest in nuclear power production, the Mr. Sankaralingam said that it depended on the Indo-U.S. civilian nuclear deal. He said the Corporation was looking for possible sites in Tamil Nadu.
Expansion plan
The tenders for the expansion of a thermal power station at Simhadri (near Vishkhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh) had been issued and an international competitive bidding process would follow. It was planned to enhance the capacity by 1,000 MW (over the existing 1,000 MW). NTPC had signed a memorandum of understanding with Singareni Colleries Company for forming a joint venture to participate in coal and power sectors.
The Corporation, with power plants of about 26,404 MW, planned to take the capacity to about 51,000 MW in five years and become a 75,000 MW company by 2017.
The Union Government had decided to remove the ceiling of Rs.1,000 crore on the NTPC for forming joint ventures. This move was meant to enable the Corporation to take part in the Ultra Mega Power Projects.
The Corporation also proposed to produce about 50 million tonnes of coal by 2017 to meet 25 per cent of its total requirements from its own mines.
It had been allocated five coal mining blocks. Under the Centre's "Partnership in Excellence" programme to improve the performance of under-performing power plants belonging to State utilities, the Central utility had been given 15 stations.
Mr. Sankaralingam explained how a Jharkhand plant had recorded a plant load factor of 101.3 per cent, after the implementation of the programme.


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Prince Conti Hotel - New Orleans
830 Conti St - New Orleans1-877-662-6988
Free Wi-Fi and guest rooms with deep soaking bathtubs are among the extra touches that make for a comfortable stay at this romantic hotel in New Orleans which is situated in the area of French Quarter. Prince Conti Hotel is also in the entertainment district.
You can enjoy a meal at the onsite restaurant at this 3 star New Orleans hotel. There is also a bar/lounge where guests can enjoy drinks after a long day. Knowledgeable staff are available at the front desk 24 hours-a-day and can provide tour/ticket assistance.
Free high-speed (wired) Internet access is available. Planning a meeting? This hotel has 2 meeting rooms. Enjoy free newspapers in the lobby, where you will also find a safe at reception for your valuables. Other amenities include ATM/banking, an elevator (lift) and concierge services.
The hotel really offers the best possible location for the price. That's until you...Venere Guest, Czech Republic
These reviews have been left by customers who actually stayed at this hotel
Check Availability at Prince Conti Hotel
Breakfast at Prince Conti Hotel
Breakfast is served each morning for a fee.
Facilities at Prince Conti Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant/Dining
- Cafeteria
- Lift/elevator
- Room service - limited hour
- Personal newspapers
- Newspapers
- Front desk - safety deposit box
- Front desk - 24 hour
- Concierge
- Luggage room
- City tour
- Meeting Room
- Conference room
- Internet/Email services
- Valet service
Know before you go
Check-in: between 4 PM and 5:30 AM.
Check-out: before 11 AM.
PolicyExtra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
City tax and/or any other fees charged by the hotel
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: USD 8 per person (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: USD 28 per night (in/out privileges)
- Deposit: USD 50 per stay
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Prince Conti Hotel is also known as
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Prince Conti Hotel reviews
- June 2013
- Venere Guest
- Single traveller
- Czech Republic
The hotel really offers the best possible location for the price. That's until you realize you actually don't want to stay that close to Bourbon street. The rooms were clean, but there were some minor drawbacks. The wi-fi Internet in my room didn't have much of a signal, the tv was unwatchable as it was a superold crt with very poor image quality and the AC blowing cold air directly on the bed just got my neck stiff. However, you can easily work around those issues and then its a great place at a great location for good money.
- June 2013
- Venere Guest
- Couple
The Conti is located close to Bourbon St. and with that comes the noise outside and the prospect of hearing the returning loud revelers late in the night. Our room was off the street to the side but had paper thin interior walls; our sleep was interrupted 2 out of 4 nights, first by loud laughter and then the sickness.
- August 2011
- Venere Guest
- Single traveller
- United Kingdom
Excellent location in the French Quarter. Friendly, helpful staff. Unfortunately I was disturbed by noisy, inconsiderate guests in an adjacent room. Loud music and shouting in the corridor until 3am. Sound-proofing seemed minimal - best to draw a veil over what was obviously going on next door. Glad someone was enjoying their stay! I realise I was just unlucky and would use the hotel again if I revisited New Orleans.
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- February 2012
- Venere Guest
- Couple
- France
Prince Conti Hotel reviews by TripAdvisor
Room Details
Prince Conti Hotel offers 76 guest rooms for your romantic holiday. Cable TV channels offer entertainment at the end of a busy day. Corporate travelers will benefit from free wireless high-speed Internet access as well as desks, complimentary newspapers and phones during their French Quarter visit.
Designed to promote relaxation and well-being, all private bathrooms offer luxury deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards, coffee/tea makers and hair dryers can be found in each room to accommodate basic traveling needs. Rooms also include air conditioning and safes.
Accommodation Services
- Air conditioning
- Telephone
- Coffee and tea maker
- Baby cots/cribs available
- Hairdryer in each room
- In-room ironing facilities
- Safe
- Desk
- Cable TV
- Wireless Internet access
Distances from Prince Conti HotelNew Orleans Musical Legends Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Historic New Orleans Collection - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Preservation Hall - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Basin St. Station Visitor Information Cultural Center - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Cigar Factory New Orleans and Museum - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Visitor Center - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Saenger Theatre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Cabildo - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Congo Square - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The Shops at JAX Brewery - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Saint Louis Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Jackson Square - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Presbytere - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The closest major airports to Prince Conti Hotel are:
New Orleans, LA (NEW-Lakefront) - 9.7 km / 6 mi
New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 18.5 km / 11.5 mi
The preferred airport for Prince Conti Hotel is New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.).
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 km and mile.
Transportation services Prince Conti Hotel
- Valet service
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Help Networking Problem
Hey guys,
Im trying to network 2 computers in my house together, and I can't seem to get it to work for the life of me.
They are both Windows XP Machines, and the way I have it setup is
Cable Modem 4 port Hub, and 2 RJ-45 Cables runing from the HUB one to my network card and one to his network card.
I can get the machines to see each other, but they won't communicate, somtimes I get them to talk, transfer files, share printers etc. But it only last a little while then it quits working, and somtimes a reboot of both systems won't get it working again. It's really annoying.
Also the only way I could get them to connect was to turn off all Auhtentication proticals, Im not sure how they work with certificats, MD5-challenge, etc. Don't know how to set them up and can't find any documentation in the windows help files. I've seen some networking guides, but they don't go into what to do if you have this problem.
Neither of the computers are shareing an internet connection, they both have separate Dynamic IP's and there own connection.
I also had to turn of the windows XP firewall to get any kind of connection.
I can't beleive it's that hard to just connect 2 computers together though a HUB, it's rediculous.
I don't understand much about networking but I had problems setting up my home LAN of 4 computers with either XP or 98 and a hub. To tell you the truth seems like win came up with a new problem every time I tried adding this or removing that...
In the end I came to the conclussion that if the hardware is OK than its best to manualy assign ip address to each computer, a mask and a gateway for sharing internet. saved a lot of time.
also use "winipcfg" to see everything works and ping from one computer to the other.
BTW setting win98 network was easier :confused:
Matthy the mod and I got together because he sold me his old Linksys hub so I could network my desktop and notebook. After about 2 hours of fighting Windows, we said screw it and manually assigned an IP address to each machine. It's worked just fine ever since.
you sometimes have to assign an ip address because the network card and the dhcp dont like to talk with each other. it is not a windows thing.
Basically, you dont have a computer running a DHCP server in your network. You will need to assign each computer an IP address in proper format. Make sure you gibe the IP address to the NIC and not dial up addapter or summit. :D
IP shouls be like this
Computer 1 = IP 192.168.0.1 | Subnet 255.255.255.0
Computer 2 = IP 192.168.0.1 | Subnet 255.255.255.0
P.S yes i do know its the same subnet :D
That should work, the only protocol the computers will need is TCP/IP binded to the Network Adapter. Hope this helps.
Incase your wondering if i nkow what im talking about
I have 5 netowkred computers in my house with a linux router connected to a cable modem so all computers have a nice 512k conn. The linux router has print and file server.
basically it roxx :D
IP should be like this
Computer 1 = IP 192.168.0.1 | Subnet 255.255.255.0
Computer 2 = IP 192.168.0.1 | Subnet 255.255.255.0
P.S yes i do know its the same subnet
The configuration for computer #2 should be 192.168.0.2
You cannot have the same IP address on the same network!
Besides just run ICS and it will do alll the nifty things for you!
Ahh yeah thanx alot m8. I must have been asleep. Stupid copy and paste never works how ya want it :D
Sorry if i made ya do it wrong
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Special Correspondent
Excise revenues have reached Rs. 20,000 crore
Shortages of farm inputs and essential items continue
HYDERABAD: The Telugu Desam Party on Tuesday said it was time that the State was declared a model in the country in aggressively promoting alcohol consumption among people and extracting maximum revenue.
Excise revenues
Addressing a press conference, the TDP leader, N. Janardhan Reddy referred to the way the All India Congress Committee president, Sonia Gandhi had been praising the Chief Minister, Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy and wondered if she would pat the back of the latter for his "latest achievement in mobilising revenue of a whopping Rs. 20,000 crore from excise."
Volte face
Dr. Janardhan Reddy wanted to know if such aggressive promotion of liquor was a fulfilment of the Congress pre-election promise made in its manifesto of introducing prohibition in a phased manner.
The excise revenue has reached Rs. 20,000 crore from a mere Rs. 3,000 crore in 2004.
Even for such meagre excise revenue, the then Congress spokesman and now the Finance Minister, K. Rosaiah used to accuse the TDP Government with promoting liquor consumption not sparing even babies.
What will he have to say now ? In fact Mr. Rosaiah should resign on moral grounds, having made that accusation then and doing the reverse now.
Shortages continue
The Finance Minister should also know that there is shortage of everything in the state from farm inputs, essential commodities to drinking water but not of liquor, he added.


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Villas in Pollensa
A real hidden treasure
We are pleased to offer a handpicked selection of luxury holiday villas in Pollensa. Situated on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Majorca, the town of Pollensa boasts a beautifully preserved charm, history and culture alongside two stunning mountain ranges. This traditional Mallorcan town is just 6km from Puerto Pollensa and Cala San Vincente. Mostly untouched by tourists, the maze of narrow and windy cobbled streets, tall stone houses and copious amount of churches give the town a character all of its own.
Sights and Activities
With spectacular views of mountainous headlands and an abundance of sites of historic interest, a private villa to rent in Pollensa is perfect for culture cravers! With the town's rich historical heritage, a villa in Pollensa offers visitors a chance to explore the ancient settlement and seek out all of its hidden treasures. It really is an amazing, cultural and picturesque location.
Its many points of interest include the 'Steps of Calvario', which lead up from the town square and provide a magnificent view at the summit; 'Via Crucis', a long stone stairway bordered by Cypress trees where, once at the top, visitors can view the statue of 'Mare de Deu del Peu de la Creu' (Mother of God at the Foot of the Cross) inside the small hilltop chapel. Pollensa also boasts many churches of stunning architectural beauty as well as two museums housing an array of paintings, sculptures, gothic art, textiles and archaeological artefacts. If you are looking to stay in an attractive old town, steeped in history, then a luxury villa in Pollensa is the place for you.
Just a 15 to 20 minute drive from most of our villas in Pollensa is the 'Hidropark Alcúdia', a huge water park with many slides and pools. The park is open every day from the beginning of May until the end of October, making for a fantastic family day out. The price for adults and children over the age of 12 is around €18, for children aged three to 11 around €10, and for children under the age of three, entrance to the park is free ('SuperGolf' and cloakroom carry extra charges).
There are also plenty of opportunities to play some golf whilst staying in your holiday villa in Pollensa. Mallorca is famed for its excellent nine and 18-hole golf courses, with no less than 14 courses on the island, offering a variety of different challenges for the keen golfer. The nearest to Pollensa is Golf Pollensa's nine-hole course (2.5km) and Club de Golf Alcanada's 18-hole course (14km), where the green fees vary from around €45 to €100. Buggies, trolleys and clubs are all available to hire at both clubs, however please be aware that soft-spike shoes are required for all courses.
Attracting visitors from far afield, the weekly market takes place every Sunday morning in the town's main square. Offering up an abundance of regional goods and produce, from fruit and vegetables to antiques and handicrafts, the market also provides a good reason to sit in one of the many bars or cafes and have some tasty tapas and thirst-quenching refreshments.
Located just a ten minute drive away is Puerto Pollensa, Pollensa's main port and old fishing town. Along with a vast promenade and marina – where the sea front is lined with excellent shops and restaurants boasting a menu of the local daily catch – this enchanting area also comprises more traditional Spanish-style cafés just a short stroll into the backstreets. Just past the marina the much sought-after area of Pine Walk plays host to the babble of pedestrians taking their daily stroll along the pine tree lined walkway with its many cafes, restaurants and bars.
For nature lovers, a holiday villa rental in Pollensa presents the perfect opportunity to view the abundance of nature that Mallorca is renowned for. Cycle trails, which take you from the beachfront to the mountainside, are an excellent way to view the island. Bicycles are available to hire locally from around €8 to €20 per day.
Just a 20 minute drive from the centre of Pollensa is the 'Parc Natural de S'Albufera', a wildlife reserve housing thousands of wild plant and bird species. If you're an animal lover, then one of our luxury villas in Pollensa provides the perfect base from which to enjoy this stunning menagerie – with the comfort and convenience of luxury amenities such as a private pool.
A holiday villa rental in Pollensa is a good choice for those looking for low-key nightlife.
Villas in Pollensa attract families and couples young and old, as the atmosphere of the town is relaxed and quiet. Despite the fact that there are many bars, they are not the typical establishments you would expect to find in a livelier resort, but the café-bistros are of exceptionally high standards. The restaurants in Pollensa are famed for being outstanding.
Being blessed with some truly fabulous restaurants, both in terms of atmosphere and quality of food, there is an eclectic mix of cuisine in Pollensa which boasts some of the finest international and Mallorcan dishes on the island. If you're a fan of fine food, then you can't beat a private villa in Pollensa for culinary adventuring.
Alternatively, only 20 minutes drive from Pollensa (costing around €15 to €20 by taxi), Alcúdia port has broader range of bars, clubs and a bustling atmosphere.
And for those seeking slightly more energetic nightlife, 'The Golden Mile' - just outside of Alcúdia's port - is a must. Packed to the rafters with bustling bars and restaurants of all themes and nationalities, this strip most definitely provides something to keep everyone entertained!
If you're holidaying with the family, then rest assured that a relaxed and enjoyable evening for the adults is still accessible. This is thanks to the 'Angels Nursing Agency', a kind, trustworthy and professional team of qualified, nurses, midwives, carers and babysitters who can offer you a reliable service adapted to your individual needs.
To enjoy a more personal dining experience in Pollensa, try 'Chef a Casa'. This restaurant provides the ultimate in bespoke dining. Simply browse through and choose one of the tailor-made menus (or even propose your own!) then one of its qualified chefs, (complete with English speaking waiter) will come to your villa in Pollensa, cook for you using the best local produce possible, and they'll even wash up!
'Chef a Casa' also offers an 'arrival dinner' option, whereby if you and your family will be arriving at your villa in Pollensa fairly late, the chef-prepared meals will be ready and waiting in the fridge for you to re-heat on arrival. Additionally, if you provide 'Chef a Casa' with a shopping list, they will complete your shop and have it delivered prior to your arrival at your villa in Pollensa.
Solmar Villas in Pollensa
All our luxury villas in Pollensa come with a private pool, and are carefully chosen and approved by our staff. Our high standards ensure that we only select the very best Pollensa villa rentals for our clients.
We offer properties in the Mallorcan resorts of Alcudia, Cala San Vincente, Cala D'Or and Puerto Pollensa.
We also have a full selection of holiday villas in Menorca , Mainland Spain, Albufeira and the Canary Islands.
Click below to see all of our luxury villas in Pollensa.
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- Humidity: 44%
- Pressure: 1017mb
- Condition: Sunny
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Nestled within the countryside hamlet of La Font in Pollensa, Cal Patro is an attractive two storey villa full of character and charm.**Beach: 6km, *Shop: 1.5km, *Restaurant: 1.5km
This seemingly flawless Villa has everything we ask for in a villa, a luxuriously modern kitchen, a chic and contemporary living space, air conditioned en-suite bedrooms, a large private swimming pool and a stone clad exterior. *Beach: 4.5km *Shop: 0.2km * Restaurant: 0.5km
What a delightful Villa this is, with beautifully tended mature gardens, a large private swimming pool, an abundance of open and shaded terraces to relax in and really comfy and salubrious furnished interiors. **Beach: 4.9km, *Shop: 1.5km, *Restaurant: 1.1km
A large and spacious detached Farmhouse in a lovely secluded setting, close to the old town of Pollensa.
Pretty Mallorcan villa with gated pool, situated between Pollensa and Puerto Pollensa
Exceptional views and surrounding and is located in the tranquil and sought after area close to the Pollensa Golf Course.
Pretty detached villa with gated pool in prime location for Pollensa old town.
A delightful secluded fully air conditioned villa, located in the beautiful lush countryside less than 450m from the charming village of Pollensa, where you will find a wonderful selection of traditional Spanish Tapas bars, café's and local shops.
A delightful secluded villa with beautiful gardens and a large private swimming pool, located in stunning countryside close to the old town of Pollensa. *Beach: 6km *Shop: 0.4km *Restaurant: 0.5km
A magnificent country house, with air conditioning, standing in extensive grounds. *Beach: 3.5km *Shop: 2.7km *Restaurant: 2.7km
Traditional detached villa next door to Villa Paz with good size pool and easy reach of the Old Town of Pollensa
Attractive villa with generous grounds and stunning views. Close to the popular Old Town of Pollensa. *Beach: 8km, *Shop: 1.3km, *Restaurant: 1.3km
A delightful villa located in open countryside, close to the old town of Pollensa. *Beach: 3.8km *Shop: 1.2km *Restaurant: 0.5km
Built of locally sourced stone with traditional wooden shutters, this imposing property enjoys a privileged hillside position within three acres of private land and infinity pool.
Enjoying a pleasingly bucolic and serene location on the outskirts of both the historical old town of Pollensa and the vibrant Puerta Pollensa, Villa Angeles is the perfect villa for couples or families. *Beach: 4km *Shop: 3km * Restaurant: 3km
Unique villa with spectacular views, gated pool and a hot tub. *Beach: 7km *Shop: 3km *Restaurant: 3km
Attractive villa next door to Villa Dolores with large grounds and easy access to the Old Town of Pollensa
A lovely detached country house close to the old town of Pollensa and within walking distance of a supermarket and various restaurants. *Beach: 4km *Shop: 0.8km *Restaurant: 0.1km
A magnificent country house having stunning views and being just 950m from the shops and restaurants of old town Pollensa. *Beach: 7.6km *Shop: 1.2km * Restaurant 1.2km
Casa La Palmera is a marvelous villa located in a peaceful and tranquil location on the outskirts of the picturesque old town of Pollensa. *Beach: 2.5km *Shop: 3km *Restaurant: 2km
Villa Rosa Vells offers the best of both worlds, a truly delightful and luxuriously appointed holiday villa, and thanks to the careful attention to detail and many sympathetic nods to the past, an utterly charming and traditional home.
Beautiful villa in the counrtyside, a short drive to Pollensa old town.
Detached villa in open countryside yet walking distance to the old town of Pollensa. *Beach: 6.5km *Shop: 0.5km *Restaurant: 0.5km
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- Humidity: 44%
- Pressure: 1017mb
- Condition: Sunny
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Pi de Sant Antoni: The Saint Antoni celebrations are held in a great number of towns of the island. However, the most popular of the fiestas is held in Pollensa. The morning festivities include a mass of float parades and the blessing of the animals, followed by the traditional journey to fetch the popular 'pi' (pine tree). The neighbourhood then helps carry the 'pi' to the square Plaça Vella – where it is righted – and a competition between all the young men of the town takes place whereby they try to climb the tree, which is no less than 20 metres high.
Date: Circa January 17. Carnival
In the last few days leading up to Lent the streets of Alcúdia are awash with people, colour and, of course, food stalls! The carnival features parades, fancy dress costumes of all shapes and sizes, and prizes given for the best costumes of the week!
Date: February – the week prior to Lent. March/April
Semana Santa: Arguably one of the most important religious holidays in Spain, 'Semana Santa' (Easter) is celebrated with massive processions. Parades and floats line the streets for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday, working their way through the town and port area.
Date: Easter week.
'Fira del Vi': Taking place every year in the Santo Domingo Cloister, the Pollensa Wine Festival grants the wine estates in Mallorca and the Balearics the opportunity to present their wines to the public. This is a great opportunity to sample the island's produce with many of the Mallorcan wineries having won national and international prizes for their wines!
Date: April, varies annually. May/June
Corpus Christi: A traditional day in the Catholic calendar for feasting in celebration of the Eucharist. This celebration is held all over Spain and the Balearics but is particularly colourful in Pollensa, with the dances of 'Les Àguiles' and 'Sant Joan Pelós'. These characters are depicted by locals as part of the procession, one dressed in white and gold and the other in brightly coloured silks with a lamb under one arm.
Date: Mid June. July/August
'Festes de la Verge del Carme': a weeklong celebration of the patron saint of sailors with concerts and games. With performances by many local groups, bands and artists, this is a real must for those keen on experiencing Mallorcan culture. On the final day after mass, the traditional maritime procession – with statues of 'La Verge del Carme' and 'Sant Pere' – proceeds to the bay where 'Sant Pere' is placed on a boat and sailed around the bay with a plethora of decorated boats in toe. The entire procession culminates in a huge fireworks display, illuminating the entire bay.
Date: Mid July, varies annually.
'Patrona de Pollensa': An entire week of celebrations of the Patron Saint of Pollensa, including a mock battle of the Christians (dressed in white) versus the Moors (dressed in multi-colours) commemorating the original battle in 1550, as well as singing, dancing, live music, fireworks and other celebration activities.
Date: End July/Start August. September/October
La Fira: An annual trade fair displaying a wide variety of local products and produce. At the weekend the streets of Alcúdia play host to a procession of figures throughout Mallorcan history. This fair is definitely worth the 15 minute journey to Alcúdia.
Date: 1st week October. November/December
Christmas: Midnight mass on Christmas Eve, various nativity scenes (with prizes for the best) and magnificent New Years Eve celebrations.
- Wind: NE 2km/h
- Humidity: 44%
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For overall campaign information, see the campaign page.
April 22, 2013
To: The Purveyors of Children's Entertainment
- All U.S. and Canada cable and broadcast networks with children and/or family
- Clear Channel, Disney Radio, MTV, VH1
- Entertainment trades – magazines/publications/digital sites
- Newspapers – Globe and Mail, LA Times, NY Times, USA Today, Washington Post, etc.
- Selected Local and regional publications in Southern California
- Original streaming content providers – YouTube, NetFlix, Hulu and Amazon
- Top video game and app producers
Dear Purveyors
All children are born with a gift. There are countless examples of children using their creative genius to make the world a better place. Children are inventing cancer detection devices, starting organizations to protect amphibians and end slavery, writing books and selling lemonade to raise money for their causes, speaking out about oil pipelines at United Nations conferences, and so much more. All children deserve the opportunity to share their gift with the world.
Unfortunately, the world that children are born into today is in crisis. Health care costs are spiraling out of control, kids are being raised by mass media and the environment is on the brink of collapse. It's no wonder that many people are awakening to the realization that we are sick because our relationship with the planet is out of balance. By living as we do, we are destroying the very life support systems that our health relies upon. As we heal ourselves, we heal our relations with others and the planet. And vice versa.
Many organizations are working on solutions like urban gardening, getting kids in nature, stopping pipelines, and more. But few are focusing on pop culture even though it has a massive influence on children. As digital natives, today's kids are on screens an average of 7 hours per day. Most of what they get on screens or commercial radio is vapid if not violent, misogynist or glorifying consumption. In addition to other solutions, we collectively need a strategy for pop culture.
We call upon the major players in mass media to learn about transformational entertainment and increase the amount of children and family programming that:
- Illuminates the good that is happening in the world
- Inspires creative expression and positive action
- Transforms how children and families see the world
- Tells stories of a brighter future
- Supports children becoming more interested in nature
- Models healthy, balanced relationships between males and females
- Integrates modern and traditional ways of thinking
- Encourages children to play and participate in real world activities
- Shines a light upon the achievements of children
- Provides a platform for child and youth leaders to express their visions.
Please tell us what your organization is doing around transformational entertainment for children. In early 2014, excellence in transformational children's entertainment will be recognized at the 2nd annual Imagination Heals event.
The people and organizations listed below
- Avalon Theisen, Conserve it Forward
- Lil JaXe, Youth rapper
- Holly Frazier, Mother on Dance Moms
- Mario Ridgley, Jr, Alive and Green
- Nia Sioux Frazier, dancer on Dance Moms
- Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Earth Guardians
Entertainers, Athletes and Authors
- Asia Monet Ray, dancer on Dance Moms
- Brooke Hyland, dancer on Dance Moms
- David H. Albert, author and speaker,
- Dennis Brock, musician and inventor of the Magiscope
- Deidre Hall, actor, Young & Restless
- Iqbal Theba – actor on Glee
- Jennifer Keats Curtis, children's book author
- John Griffith, YouTube celebrity, author of Totem Magic: Going MAD!
- John Smith, folk singer
- Jordana Brewster, actress, Dallas
- Jordyn Jones, dancer on Dance Moms
- Josh Sussman, actor on Glee
- Hill Harper, actor, author
- Holly Frazier, mother on Dance Moms
- Kelly Hyland, mother on Dance Moms
- Kimberly Caldwell, singer, American Idol Winner
- Lester Chambers, Funk-Soul singer, the Chambers Brothers
Michael Bernard Beckwith, author and spiritual leader at Agape Spiritual Center
- Michael "Fast" Cherry, NASCAR Driver for Drive for Diversity and Changing Lanes cast member
- Nia Peeples, actor and singer
- Paige Hyland, dancer on Dance Moms
- Pancara, Bolivian singer
- Prince Raphael Shawan, multi-platinum recording artist
- Q'orianka Kilcher, actor and activist
- Shawn Stockman – Boyz II Men
Stephen Kramer Glickman – actor and musician, "Big Time Rush"
- Ray Charles Jr., Producer of "Ray"
- Wax Philosophic, band
- Zoe Weil, author, blogger, and speaker
- 13 Indigenous Grandmothers
- A Forever Recovery
- Action For Nature
- Agape Youth Choir
- Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy
- Ankh Marketing
- ASAP Science
- BALANCE Edutainment
- Best Drug Rehabilitation
- Books With No Bounds
- Breakthrough Communities
- California Student Sustainability Coalition
- Center for Snake Conservation
- Center for Story-Based Strategy
- Change By YOUth
- Children & Nature Network
- Conserve It Forward
- Dancing Without Borders
- Digital Frog International, Inc.
- Earth Guardians
- Elephant Journal
- Florida State Pageants
- Friendly Water for the World
- Global Exchange
- Global Village School
- Greening Forward
- Her Rising
- Hip Hop Caucus
- House Kombucha
- Humanity's Team
- Imagination Heals
- Indigena
- Institute for Humane Education
- Kids vs. Global Warming
- Million Mamas Movement
- myEARTH360.com
- nature ninja
- New Message Media
- New Village Press
- North American Sarracenia Conservancy
- Outdoors Empowered Network
- Pachamama Alliance
- Post Carbon Institute
- Rooted in Community
- Save The Frogs
- Sierra Club
- Sustainable World Coalition
- Talkupy Radio
- Transition US
- Wild South
- World Animal Life Foundation


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- Introduction
- Land
- People
- Economy
- Government and society
- Cultural life
- History
- Major rulers of France
Sale of national lands
The Assembly had not lost sight of the financial crisis that precipitated the collapse of absolutism in the first place. Creating an entirely new option for its solution, the Assembly voted to place church property—about 10 percent of the land in France—"at the disposition of the nation." This property was designated as biens nationaux, or national lands. The government then issued large-denomination notes called assignats, underwritten and guaranteed by the value of that land. It intended to sell national lands to the public, which would pay for it in assignats that would then be retired. Thus, church property would in effect pay off the national debt and obviate the need for further loans. Unfortunately, the temptation to print additional assignats proved too great. Within a year the assignat evolved into a paper currency in small and large denominations, with sharp inflationary effects.
As the national lands went on sale, fiscal needs took priority over social policy. Sales were arranged in large lots and at auction in the district capitals—procedures that favoured wealthier buyers. True, for about a year in 1793–94, after émigré property was added to the biens nationaux, large lots were divided into small parcels. In addition, small-scale peasants acquired some of this land through resale by the original buyers. But overall the urban middle classes and large-scale peasants emerged with the bulk of this land, to the intense frustration of small-scale peasants. The French historian Georges Lefebvre's study of the Nord département, for example, found that 7,500 bourgeois purchased 48 percent of the land, while 20,300 peasants bought 52 percent. But the top 10 percent of these peasant purchasers accounted for 60 percent of the peasants' total. Whatever the social origins of the buyers, however, they were likely to be reliable supporters of the Revolution if only to guarantee the security of their new acquisitions.
Seeds of discord
Security could not be taken for granted, however, because the Revolution progressively alienated or disappointed important elements of French society. Among the elites, opposition began almost immediately when some of the king's close relatives left the country in disgust after July 14, thus becoming the first émigrés. Each turning point in the Revolution touched off new waves of emigration, especially among the nobility. By 1792 an estimated two-thirds of the royal officer corps had resigned their commissions, and most had left the country. A contentious royalist press bitterly denounced the policies of the Assembly as spoliation and the Revolutionary atmosphere as a form of anarchy. Abroad, widespread enthusiasm for the events in France among the general public from London to Vienna was matched by intense hostility in ruling circles fearful of revolutionary contagion within their own borders.
After the first months of solidarity, long-standing urban-rural tensions took on new force. Though peasants might vote in large numbers, the urban middle classes predictably emerged with the lion's share of the new district and département offices after the first elections of 1790. Administrative and judicial reform gave these local officials more powers for intrusion into rural society than royal officials ever had, with battalions of armed national guards to back them up. Peasants might easily view urban revolutionary elites as battening on political power and national lands. And, while the Assembly made the tax system more uniform and equitable, direct taxes remained heavy and actually rose in formerly privileged regions, while nothing was done to relieve the plight of tenant farmers. Later, when the Revolutionary government sought to draft young men into the army, another grievance was added to the list.
Religious tensions
It was religious policy that most divided French society and generated opposition to the Revolution. Most priests had initially hoped that sweeping reform might return Roman Catholicism to its basic ideals, shorn of aristocratic trappings and superfluous privileges, but they assumed that the church itself would collaborate in the process. In the Assembly's view, however, nationalization of church property gave the state responsibility for regulating the church's temporal affairs, such as salaries, jurisdictional boundaries, and modes of clerical appointment. On its own authority the Assembly reduced the number of dioceses and realigned their boundaries to coincide with the new départements, while requesting local authorities to redraw parish boundaries in conformity with population patterns. Under the Assembly's Civil Constitution of the Clergy (July 1790), bishops were to be elected by départements' electoral assemblies, while parish priests were to be chosen by electors in the districts. Clerical spokesmen deplored the notion of lay authority in such matters and insisted that the Assembly must negotiate reforms with a national church council.
In November 1790 the Assembly forced the issue by requiring all sitting bishops and priests to take an oath of submission. Those who refused would lose their posts, be pensioned off, and be replaced by the prescribed procedures. Throughout France a mere seven bishops complied, while only 54 percent of the parish clergy took the oath. Contrary to the Assembly's hopes, the clergy had split in two, with "constitutional" priests on one side and "refractory" priests on the other. Regional patterns accentuated this division: in the west of France, where clerical density was unusually high, only 15 percent of the clergy complied.
The schism quickly engulfed the laity. As refractories and constitutionals vied for popular support against their rivals, parishioners could not remain neutral. Intense local discord erupted over the implementation of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy. District administrations backed by urban national guards intervened to install "outsiders" chosen to replace familiar or even beloved refractory priests in many parishes; villagers responded by badgering or boycotting the hapless priests who took the oath. Opinion on both sides tended to fateful extremes, linking either the Revolution with impiety or the Roman Catholic Church with counterrevolution.
|Official name
|République Française (French Republic)
|Form of government
|republic with two legislative houses (Parliament; Senate [348], National Assembly [577])
|Head of state
|President: François Hollande
|Head of government
|Prime minister: Manuel Valls
|Official language
|Official religion
|Monetary unit
|euro (€)
|(2014 est.) 64,063,000
|Total area (sq mi)
|Total area (sq km)
|Urban-rural population
|Urban: (2009) 84.6%
Rural: (2009) 15.4%
|Life expectancy at birth
|Male: (2012) 78.4 years
Female: (2012) 84.8 years
|Literacy: percentage of population age 15 and over literate
|Male: (2000–2004) 98.9%
Female: (2000–2004) 98.7%
|GNI per capita (U.S.$)
|(2013) 42,250


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Artists can showcase, sell, and view different forms of art at the show.
The Santa Clarita Artists' Association (SCAA) along with the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will host the annual fundraiser art show, the Art Classic.
This year's event, which takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, will be the 20th anniversary of the show.
"You don't want to miss the best attended community art event of the season," said Laurie Morgan, President of the SCAA. "Our Art Classic committee has a wonderful gala planned – with some fresh ideas."
Advanced tickets are available for $25 and $30 for tickets at the door.
The Classic will be held at Hart Hall, in William S. Hart Park.
The event will feature music, wine and beverages, hors d'oeuvres and desserts.
Food will by catered by the Hyatt Hotel and additional sponsors.
SCAA artists create in a wide variety of styles: realism, impressionism, abstract, contemporary, plein air, figurative, landscape, wildlife and still life. The beautiful artwork, displayed in oil, watercolor, acrylic, sculpture, mixed media, digital and photography, will be available for purchase.
Free public viewing will be held from 1:30 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, for students, seniors, handicapped, and organizations – minus the party atmosphere.
For more information on the event click here.


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Monitor and Manage Applications
Use Virtual Machine Manager (VMM), App Controller, and Operations Manager to monitor and manage on-premise, private cloud, and public cloud applications. The following topics cover key tasks that can help walk you through monitoring and managing applications.
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Updating a Service in VMM
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Al Woody's 2014 Best Buck Contest
Official Rules
You cannot enter both categories. Only one entry per person in either the Adult or Youth category
Photo must be taken during the Fall 2014 Bow or Gun Hunting Season in WV.
Winner may be required to verify that the Buck was killed during Fall 2014 Season.
All entries must be killed in accordance with rules/regulations of the West Virginia DNR.
Only photos with both the Buck and the Hunter will be eligible to win.
Not responsible for lost, misdirected or misplaced photos or emails.
Adult Hunt - Grand Prize is a $1000.00 Spring Hill Rod & Gun Gift Certificate and a Shoulder Mount valued at $650.00.
Youth Hunt (17 & under) - Grand Prize is $500 Spring Hill Rod & Gun Gift Certificate and a Euporean Skull Mount valued at $150.00.
All prizes must be picked up at Spring Hill Rod & Gun, 4901 MacCorkle Ave. SW - South Charleston, WV.
Entries can be submitted on Facebook (975WQBE).
Al Woody will determine his 10 Best Bucks in each category using any criteria he chooses. Winners in both categories will be determined by votes on Facebook.com/975WQBE. Deadline for photos is Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Midnight. Voting starts on or about December 15, 2014. Winner announced on Monday, December 22, 2014
You cannot enter both categories. Only one entry per person in either the Adult or Youth category


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In the comments today, we were talking about the 2014 Cubs thanks to a post by Myles. I mentioned that I would not be surprised to see Arismendy Alcantara make the team out of spring training. I still think it's more likely he starts in AAA Iowa, but it won't surprise me. I didn't see the Cubs spending much, or anything at 2nd base, or the rest of the infield for that matter. In response, Uncle Dave had a really good comment worth re-posting in an article of its own. Here it is.
I'd agree that they're more likely to go for a high-cost impact bat in the outfield rather than the infield, simply because they don't have a whole lot coming up through the system in the outfield over the next couple of years. Ellsbury or Choo would be great, but I wouldn't count out a flier on Chet Granderson if they're just trying to buy time until the kids start showing up.
Still, I don't think that they break camp counting on anything from Olt or Alcantara next year, and you're likely to see them sign a lesser name to give them options over the kids and/or Barney and Valbuena. Kelly Johnson comes to mind, as he's a guy who could slot in at second, or move to be the long end of a platoon with Lake or some other RHB out in left if one of the young infielders does pan out, or maybe Ryan Raburn if you're looking for a 2B who can also caddy for Schierholz (though he'd be a buy-high based on his performance this year in Cleveland).
I like the flexibility they have on the roster right now. Valbuena can give you a decent glove at second or third and at least get on base occasionally, which allows for the freedom to call up either Alcantara or Olt. Lake can find at-bats in either the outfield or the infield, if that's your thing. DeJesus can play anywhere in the outfield, which makes it easier to find a fourth or fifth outfielder who can give you something, whether that's a guy with a glove in center or a guy with a bat in left. It seems like making good moves with free agents should be easier without the burden of trying to hammer a square peg in a round hole.
I'm actually pretty optimistic about the lineup for next season. Add an impact bat, one breakout from Castro or Rizzo, and erase the black hole at second and you're squarely on the right side of average.
The pitching seems like it's in decent shape too. You've already got three established starters, some interesting pieces at the back end of the rotation to sort through for the rest of this year, and a few pleasant surprises in the bullpen. I know that spending real money on relief pitchers is like buying a new car, in that you lose half of its value the minute you drive it off the lot, but if you put a plus guy at the top of the bullpen, the rest of the guys get bumped down a slot and start to look pretty good. (I'd be pretty comfortable with Strop and Russell in the 7th-8th inning slots, for example, and your Blake Parkers and Brian Schlitters look OK at the back end of the pen). If you add another starter and an impact relief arm, I'd even go so far as to call the pitching staff good.
It seems like you could add an impact outfielder, an upgrade in the infield, a mid-rotation starter and overpay for an impact reliever like Grant Balfour for $40-50MM or so all-in, and you could get most of those guys on deals of three years or less, and given what the payroll looks like right now that seems possible. It gives you a bridge to the impact talent that is coming up in 2015 and beyond without robbing you of the flexibility to fill in where that talent fails in the future.
I like it. Let's do it.


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Spotty Comforter
Product Code: P463
Spotty Comforter
The Spotty Comforter Beige/Navy really fits the bill for dogs who love to feel warm and cosy.
The versatility of this fleece comforter also means that not only can it be used for napping its ideal to use as a lap protector, in your carrier or to protect your furniture.
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Can Open Source Hardware Feed the World? 231
Posted by Soulskill
from the i-bet-it'd-feed-unicron dept.
from the i-bet-it'd-feed-unicron dept.
jfruhlinger writes "When it comes to food scarcity in the developing world, one of the major problems is production capacity: land that could be arable using modern techniques goes underutilized because locals don't have the ability to build or buy equipment. A group calling itself Open Source Ecology is trying to solve that problem. They've developed a set of open source hardware specs for 50 different industrial machines, which they're calling the Global Village Construction Set."