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Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. You must not make any booking unless you understand and agree with the following terms and conditions.
References to "us", "we", "our" and/or "Flight Centre" in these booking terms and conditions shall mean Flight Centre (NZ) Limited trading as Flight Centre. Where bookings of travel products and services are made on your behalf via Infinity Holidays or Escape Holidays, references to "us", "we", "our" and/or "Flight Centre" in these booking terms and conditions shall also mean and include Flight Centre (NZ) Limited trading as Infinity Holidays or Escape Holidays.
These terms and conditions apply to bookings you make with our consultants (in-store, over phone or by email) as well as online bookings you make on our website.
Passports & Visas:
All travellers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return and some countries require a machine-readable passport. When assisting with an international travel booking, we will assume that all travellers on the booking have a valid New Zealand passport. If this is not the case, you must let us know. It is important that you ensure that you have valid passports, visas and re-entry permits which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility (except to the extent caused by fault on our part). If you need information regarding visas, passports and other travel document requirements for your trip, please let your consultant know, or for online bookings call 0800 326 654. We can provide you with general information on visa and passport requirements that apply to international travel bookings you make with us. Our consultants can also obtain more specific information from an external visa advisory service provider on your behalf (if you wish, we can assist you to obtain visas through this external service and fees will apply). For online bookings, you can contact an external visa provider such as Visas and Passports (www.visasandpassports.co.nz) directly. We do not warrant the accuracy of information provided by any external service and accept no liability for any loss or damage which you may suffer in reliance on it (except to the extent caused by fault on our part).
If you are travelling to the United States please see https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ for important information regarding compulsory pre-registration for their visa waiver program ("ESTA"). New Zealand passport holders will not be able to enter the United States without a valid ESTA (or visa). Please note, you may not meet the eligibility requirements of ESTA and may be required to obtain a visa.
All prices are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or varied without notice. Prices quoted are subject to change at any time until full payment is received and tickets issued and we reserve the right to correct any pricing errors or omissions. Prices are per person unless otherwise stated. Please contact your consultant for up-to-date prices.
Online Booking Fees:
The following booking fees apply to online bookings only:
- Domestic flight bookings will incur a booking fee of $9.95 per person per booking in addition to applicable credit card surcharge fee.
- Australia and South Pacific flight bookings will incur a booking fee of $14.95 per person in addition to applicable credit card surcharge fee.
- International flight bookings will incur a booking fee of $29.95 per person per booking in addition to the applicable credit card surcharge fee.
The above booking fees are non-refundable for changes of mind or cancellations by you (subject to your rights under the New Zealand Consumer Law).
Our Change and Cancellation Fees:
Subject to your refund and remedy rights under the New Zealand Consumer Law, the following change and cancellation fees apply to all bookings (including online bookings and bookings made with a Travel Expert):
- Each change to a Domestic/Trans-Tasman booking will incur a fee of $50 per passenger per booking in addition to supplier fees.
- Cancellation to a Domestic/Trans-Tasman booking will incur a fee of $75 per passenger per booking in addition to supplier fees.
- Each change to an International booking will incur a fee of $125 per passenger per booking in addition to supplier fees.
- Cancellation to an International booking will incur a fee of $350 per passenger per booking in addition to supplier fees.
- No fees apply to cancel non-refundable bookings.
Supplier Change and Cancellation fees
Cancelled bookings may also incur supplier fees, which can be up to 100% of the cost of the booking, regardless of whether travel has commenced. Supplier fees may also apply where a booking is changed and when tickets or documents are re-issued. Where we incur any liability for a supplier cancellation fee for any booking which you change or cancel, you agree to indemnify us for the amount of that fee. Where you seek a refund for a cancelled booking for which payment has been made to the supplier, we will not provide a refund to you until we receive the funds from that supplier.
Any refunds will be returned on the same card, to the same person(s) and in the same proportions as the original transaction.
Deposits and final payment:
You will be required to pay a deposit or deposits when booking. Your consultant will advise you of how much that will be. All deposits are non-refundable. Final payment is required no later than 6 weeks prior to departure unless otherwise stated. Some airfares or services must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Method of payment: credit card transactions, electronic transfer and payment by cheque:
Prices are valid for payment by cash, cheque, and EFTPOS or NZ electronic transfer. Cheques are accepted but take up to two weeks to clear. You agree not to stop payment of the cheque even when you cancel a booking, and agree to indemnify us for any loss suffered as a result of a dishonoured cheque. You agree that we may apply the proceeds of the cheque to satisfy any liability you have to us, including any liability in respect of cancellation fees, before refunding the balance to you. If you pay by credit card, you agree that you will not seek to charge back your payment to Flight Centre and indemnify us for any loss suffered as a result. Electronic payments may take up to 3 business days to process. If you are paying by this method you will need to pay at least 3 business days prior to the actual due date. You must notify your consultant of your payment once it has been made. Travel documents will not be issued until full payment in cleared funds is received.
Credit card surcharges of 2% for Visa and MasterCard, 3% for American Express and Diner's Club and 2% for Q Card will apply when paying by credit card. You authorise us to charge all fees incurred by you in relation to the services provided to the credit card designated by you. If payment is not received from the card issuer or its agents for any reason, you agree to pay us all amounts due immediately on demand.
Certain taxes are mandatory in various countries. There may also be an additional local tax charged at some airports. All taxes are subject to change without notice.
Travel insurance:
Travel insurance is your responsibility. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade strongly recommends you obtain travel insurance at the time you pay for your travel. Failure to obtain travel insurance is at your own risk. When obtaining travel insurance you must declare all pre-existing medical conditions and any adventurous activities, e.g. skiing, scooter hire, etc.
Flight Centre acts as an agent only. We sell various travel related products on behalf of numerous transport, accommodation and other travel service providers such as airlines, coach, rail and cruise line operators. Flight Centre's obligation is to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and service providers. Any special requests to service providers are not guaranteed. We have no responsibility for these services nor do we make or give any warranty or representation regarding their standard. All bookings are made subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by the travel service providers. If for any reason, any travel service provider is unable to provide the services for which you have contracted, your legal recourse and remedy lies against the relevant service provider, not Flight Centre. If you have any issues or problems whilst travelling, please raise this with the service provider directly, if your issue is not resolved contact your consultant prior to making any adjustment to your booking. Flight Centre will not be held responsible for any costs incurred as a result of decisions made without prior agreement from your consultant.
We do not accept any liability of whatever nature, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, for the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of third party providers over whom we have no direct control. Under circumstances where liability cannot be excluded, such liability is limited to the value of the purchased travel arrangements. We do not accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise for any injury, damage, loss (including consequential loss), delay, additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or any other event which is beyond our control which is not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part.
Frequent flyer:
Not all airfares are eligible for frequent flyer points, it is your responsibility to check eligibility with your consultant. If provided with your frequent flyer details, your consultant will pass these details on to the relevant supplier but cannot guarantee that the supplier will credit points for your booking. It is your responsibility to retain all boarding passes to allow verification of your travel if required.
Re-confirmation and flight departure times:
You agree to reconfirm your flights and check for reschedules with the relevant airline or your consultant, on your onward and return flights at least 72 hours prior to each journey (including New Zealand) as departure times can change. This is an essential requirement regardless of what your airline advises.
Car Hire Standard Terms:
Driver must hold a valid current unrestricted motor vehicle driver's licence for the particular class of vehicle hired, meeting the requirements of the particular country of car hire, learners permits and provisional or probationary licences are not acceptable. Fuel, additional or young driver surcharges, one way fees, optional extras & non waiverable excess are additional. Credit card may be required as bond at pick-up.
Most rental companies require driver to be a minimum of 25 years of age with a full drivers licence. Car hire may be possible if you are over 21 years of age, however an additional surcharge may apply. Please check with the supplier directly.
Travel advice:
You must assess the risks associated with your chosen destination through the Safe Travel website (www.safetravel.govt.nz), and ensure that you are fully aware of any health and safety risks associated with your chosen destinations.
Travel documents:
Travel documents include, without limitation, airline tickets, hotel vouchers, tour vouchers or any other document (whether in electronic form or otherwise) used to confirm an arrangement with a service provider. Travel documents may be subject to certain conditions and/or restrictions including, without limitation, being non-refundable, non-date-changeable and subject to cancellation and/or amendment fees. All travel documents are non transferable. All airline tickets must be issued in the name of the passport/photo identity holder, some carriers will deny carriage if the name or title on the ticket varies from the passport and the booking may be cancelled. Any errors in names on your documentation will be your responsibility if you do not advise us in writing at the time of booking. It is your responsibility to collect all travel documents from us prior to travel. As a general rule your travel documents will be available for collection 2 weeks prior to departure, however this will depend on your individual arrangements. Please contact your consultant the day before collection to confirm that the travel documents are ready for collection.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of any health requirements for your travel destinations and to ensure that you carry all necessary vaccination documentation.
Privacy policy and overseas data transfer:
Flight Centre is committed to protecting your personal information and agrees to handle your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is available online at http://www.flightcentre.co.nz/privacy or in store. By providing personal information to us, you agree that our Privacy Policy will apply to how we handle your personal information and you consent to us collecting, using and disclosing your personal information as detailed in our Privacy Policy. In particular, you agree that in certain circumstances (such as where you request us to book international travel for you), we are permitted to disclose your personal information to overseas recipients. Such recipients may include the overseas travel service provider(s) (e.g. accommodation or tour providers) with whom you seek to make a booking. These travel service providers will in most cases receive your personal information in the country in which they will provide the services to you or in which their business is based. We may also disclose your personal information to our overseas related entities (including those in Australia, the USA, the UK, South Africa, Canada, India and Hong Kong) and to service providers who perform services for us outside of New Zealand. Generally, we will only disclose your personal information to these overseas recipients in connection with facilitation of your travel booking and/or to enable the performance of administrative and technical services by them on our behalf. Where we disclose your personal information to an overseas recipient, you agree that we will not be required to ensure the recipient's compliance with New Zealand privacy laws or otherwise accountable for how the recipient handles your personal information.
Governing law:
If any dispute arises in relation to the agreement between you and us as constituted by these terms and conditions or otherwise, the laws of New Zealand will apply. You irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand and waive any right that you may have to object to an action being brought in those courts.
Monies not held on trust:
All monies paid by you to us will be the property of Flight Centre and will be a debt due and payable to the travel service provider once the services to which the money relates have been provided. You agree and acknowledge that such monies will not be held by Flight Centre on trust for and on behalf of you and Flight Centre may hold such monies in any account as it sees fit, including with its own and/or other customer monies.
In the event that there is any inconsistency between these terms and conditions and any other Flight Centre documentation relating to your travel, these terms and conditions shall prevail.
I acknowledge that I am 18 years of age or older, and that I understand and agree with the above terms and conditions. I also agree that I have authority to bind all passengers I book on behalf of under the same terms and conditions.
Children travelling alone:
Flights for Unaccompanied Minors cannot be booked online.
To provide for the wellbeing of children travelling alone (otherwise known as Unaccompanied Minors), airlines have specific requirements. Flights for Unaccompanied Minors cannot be booked online. To make a flight booking for an unaccompanied minor please call us on 0800 24 35 44 and one of our consultants will advise the conditions for the airline of your choice.
The following information relating to general rules for Unaccompanied Minors is a guide only and may vary from airline to airline:
- Any child aged 5 to 11 years (inclusive) travelling alone on a flight must be booked as an Unaccompanied Minor.
- If your child is under 12 years of age and is not booked as an Unaccompanied Minor, then the child must be accompanied by another person 15 years of age or older.
- Any child aged 12 to 15 years (inclusive) may also travel as an Unaccompanied Minor if requested by the parent/legal guardian.
- Children between 5-11 years of age attempting to travel alone and who have NOT been booked as an Unaccompanied Minor may be denied travel by the Airlines until they have been provided with all relevant details in relation to the child's travel arrangements.
- An Unaccompanied Minor Form will need to be completed by the parent/legal guardian for this service. Also, there may be a fee involved for this service by the airline.
Travelling on Jetstar
Jetstar requires that passengers are able to travel independently. The airline does not have the systems, staff or facilities required to assume responsibility for assistance and supervision of passengers. Children requiring supervision will not be regarded as able to travel independently on the basis that they may cause a disruption or endanger themselves or others if travelling unaccompanied. As a guide, children who are not yet attending secondary school will be regarded as unable to travel independently and will not be eligible to travel unless they are accompanied by an appropriate Accompanying Passenger. An Accompanying Passenger generally will be at least 15 years old.


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Zenkaikon is taking Place in the Valley Forge Scanticon Hotel, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania on October 17, & 18 of 2008.
The Zenkaikon Anime Music Video Contest Rules and Guidelines.
Deadline for all submissions: Wednesday, September 17th, 2008.
I'd insert some sort of snarky comment, or some sales pitch to get you folks to submit videos to this convention, but I'm fresh out of ideas. It's our second AMV contest. We're a small convention, with AMV few entries. I'd love to see more submissions than 2007. If you're sending out your videos to several conventions, shoot us over a copy. With so few entries, your video will most likely be shown during the contest or general screening, and you have a good chance of winning free stuff. ^-^
-Tommy Callahan (ReligionX)
Zenkaikon 2008 AMV Contest Coordinator
Tandokucon 2007 AMV & Fan Parody Coordinator

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On August 8, 2013 Larry and Donna Hoedeman will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Larry & Donna both retired from Kellogg Company. During their retirement they have both enjoyed playing on golf leagues, bridge tournaments and spending time with friends and family. They will celebrate with a trip to the East Coast later this year. Cards and well wishes from friends are welcome. Congratulations to you both and wishing you many more.


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Kerry Kennedy has arrived at the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains for the second day of her drugged-driving trial Tuesday.
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Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, was coy this week when asked about her Presidential ambitions in 2016.
The former Arizona Governor — beloved by Democrats for checking off all the right Pavlovian, heuristic boxes (she's a woman; she appears "tough," she had political success in a traditionally Republican western State) that often fuel low-information voting — has already received early buzz as a possible 2016 stand-in, should Hillary Clinton decide not to run.
The Washington Examiner's Paul Bedard explains Big Sis may appeal to moderate Democrats who've historically wanted a "centrist" candidate:
Some Democrats are excited about her potential candidacy because of her ability to win often in Republican Arizona and because she has been progressive in pushing for immigration reform. She also presents a non-nonsense, law and order demeanor attractive to independents.
As governor, Time Magazine in 2005 called her one of the best in the nation. "Positioning herself as a no-nonsense, pro-business centrist, she has worked outside party lines since coming to office in January 2003 to re-energize a state that, under her predecessors, was marked by recession and scandal."
Napolitano deflected questions about a Presidential bid Tuesday at a Washington, D.C., breakfast gathering:
"I think my plate is so full right now that I think that contemplation would be the kind of thing that would keep me up at night," she said. "And I lose enough sleep as it is."
So is she saying there's a chance?
From outside the mainstream media, the idea of Big Sis as President may look risible. But one thing Napolitano might have going in her favor is her potential appeal — depending on how her Department enacts the current President's efforts at border and immigration reform — to the growing demographic of Hispanic voters.
Those voters overwhelmingly swung left in the 2012 general election, and they will likely to continue favoring Democratic candidates until Republicans figure out a way either to capture a chunk of the Latino vote or relegate their bloc voting power by cultivating other voting blocs to offset the numbers.
One question: If and when she leaves her DHS post, will Big Sis take all her bullets with her, or will she leave them for her successor?


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Monday, January 18, 2010
© Copyright 2015 Albany Herald
As a child, I remember hearing the older folk say, "You'll know the tree by the fruit it bears."
Through the years of my growing and experiencing life, those insightful words have taken on several different meanings, at different times, depending on the situation. I think what is most fascinating about them though, is the simple truth they carry regardless of who you are or what the situation may be -- every time.
While the use of the wise words has its roots in a biblical connotation, there are examples relevant to almost every aspect of our lives. Think about the significant other who claims to love you, but never makes any effort to demonstrate this.
Think about if you work every day, but cannot account for where your earnings have gone. Then, sometimes we think that just because we are busy all of the time, we are being fruitful. What about those special talents and gifts you have been given, but have chosen to sit on them? There are those people who claim to be your friends, yet while you constantly invest, they are withdrawing. Think also about that person who exaggerated a laundry list of positive personal traits and qualities to get a job or to get you, only to learn that he or she was not at all the person you thought they were. Then, taking it back to the roots, there are the parishioners who attend worship services faithfully but nothing about their lives ever seem to change.
The barren branches of the trees of our lives take many forms, and there comes a time when we have to recognize them and cut them down.
If you had your money put away in a savings account and later saw that it did not bear any interest, what would you do about that? Well, I would start researching other options and get my money moved to an account that will produce some dividends.
You must approach any of the areas of your life that are barren branches on your particular tree in the same manner. If it does not serve you well and, that is, bearing good fruit, then you must get rid of it.
If your boyfriend's words never quite correlate with his actions, then cut him off. If your lady is always criticizing rather than uplifting, then cut her off. If your friends are making more withdrawals than deposits, "close the account." If you are not experiencing spiritual and personal growth in your place of worship, then leave.
And, watch this, it does not matter what the matter is because a complacent attitude does not lend itself to growth and will dry out the roots of the tree, which is you, and cause it to wither and die -- every time.
So, today, I challenge you to be proactive and take inventory of your trees. What fruit is being produced? Which branches are ushering you into your best self, mind, body and spirit? Which ones are merely taking up space and depleting your life of opportunities, prosperity, health and wholeness?
It is critical that you know your trees.
Be encouraged.
Contact columnist LaTonya Dunn at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2014
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COVINGTON —The recent moves by the Newton County School System also affected Alcovy sports. After a short two-year stay Tigers athletic director Gabe Burnette is leaving.
Burnette has seen a lot of progress in his short stay with a lot happening his last year. Just this past season, Alcovy made it to the playoffs eight times with the softball team advancing to the second round. Even though neither of the golf teams made it to the state tournament, both were able to claim the title of Region 2-AAAAAA champion.
While Alcovy sports have been a lot of things to be proud of with their accomplishments, what Burnette is most proud of goes beyond what happens on the field of competition.
"The best part is that we're increasing the amount of our kids signing college scholarships," he said. "This year we had three football players. Last year we had Ashley Williams (Alabama) and Meagan Tucker (Auburn) go to DI schools."
While Burnette liked a lot of the experiences he's had as the Tigers athletic leader, he will also acknowledge that there is a lot of work that goes with the position as well. The biggest challenge he found was trying to get more students to attend the games and build Tiger Pride in the student body. While increasing student involvement a challenge, getting even more community support for Alcovy is another.
"The more fans that the players see in the stands it seems that the better they play. "I have seen an increase in is the number of fans that are coming out to games. But it's nowhere near what it should be." Burnette said. "The community involvement is slowly getting there."
In the past, players using fake addresses to attend schools they were not zoned for was a major problem. However, Burnette has noticed that since the three athletic directors have been working to get the problem under control it is getting better.
"It's definitely getting better," Burnette said. "We have a list of students and where they're zoned for. If a student is not on the list showing that he's suppose to be at Alcovy we do not let them participate in any competition at Alcovy until they bring proof that they have moved in our area."
As Burnette prepares to leave Alcovy for Cousins Middle School, there are going to be some things that he is going to miss and some things that he is not. However, on top of the list of things he is going to miss are the students at Alcovy.
"I'm going to miss the students, the relationships I've built with them," Burnette said. "I have a whole lot of respect and admiration for the students and they have a whole lot for me as well."
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WPLG-Local 10 reporter Christina Vazquez talks to criminal defense attorney Lyle Mazin about Rachel Jeantel's testimony.
Orlando attorney Lyle Mazin:
I think the two major things that came out in the state's favor in this case is one, she said Trayvon Martin made the statement, "get off, get off."
The second thing she said was that she heard a hard breathing man.
Those two things put together mean George Zimmerman was out of breath because he was tracing down Trayvon Martin, and when he caught Trayvon Martin he touched him.
That would be the logical conclusion when you put those two statements together. That was the biggest piece of evidence the state got out of this witness.
"How did the defense undermind that in the hours-long cross examination?"
Mazin: "The defense undermined that by not only showing that she lied before, [but] she has also said she has been mistaken before. What the defense wants to do with this witness is show the jury that not only is she capable of lying, but that she admits that she's done it before but sometimes what she thinks she might be telling the truth about she's mistaken."


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That doesn't look photoshopped at all.
I thinks she looks great! Better than Beyonce! and finally it doesn't THAT photoshopped you can see she has gained weight, and she is still sexy!
yeah…i feel much better about myself now!!
Thanks Tyra.
I can paint a more photorealistic portrayal of Tyra Banks than whoever did that photoshop job.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA just give it up fat ass.
back to ghetto———————–>
I look forward to Tyra's firm but fair leadership for the whole human race.
Top 10 yes I think so ;)
Looks exactly the same except for the big dick now in her pants.
her body looks like a damn cartoon!
Where are the rolls??? The ROLLS??!!
Cuz you know she gots more rolls than a bakery.
I think we should be pointing fingers at Sports Illus. for not "embracing her body". They're the ones who photoshopped her so ridiculously.
Her belly button in the first photo is an outy, but note the second photo… hmm completely different.
I think it was just a matter of time before the n**ger in her over took everything else.
She is now what she truly is, a fat black bitch with attitude. Fo Shizzle.
They even made her hands smaller. Why oh why didn't they fix that forehead?
They should have just used the original cover and photoshopped a 2007 calendar next to her on the sand. Cheaper and more realistic.
Good gravy. That's a whole lot of Photoshop. Embarrassing. But, it's nice to know that I could be a SI swimsuit model too. Heck, with just a little more Photoshop… Rosie frickin O'Donnell could be an SI cover girl!
Love how Tyra has that whole show about how she's fat and proud ("Kiss my fat ass!"), then goes out of the way to duplicate her famous cover of ten years ago to show us she's really not that fat (which she isn't). Tyra, your insecurities are showing big time. And is it just me, or does it look like Tyra's had a little rhinoplasty? Her old nose looks a little thicker, particularly along the ridge. Watch her do a whole show now on how she hasn't had a nose job. Do you think if we start a rumor about her having vaginaplasty, aka a cunt tuck, she will show us her cooter on TV? Maybe have her OB-GYN appear with speculum to give expert testimony. All to uproarious applause by her zombies – I mean, audience.
This is what makes this woman a true piece of shit. Wasn't sh just gonna "keep it real," why all the computer touch up. SHE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THAT. I would have had some(not much) respect if she had gone sans photoshop.
And I don't need to read all her apologists blah blah blahing how all magazines do it blah blah. SHE LIED and she's full of shit and she's using overweight people.


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Was very sleepy when I stupidly put my SD card into the CD/DVD slot of my iMac instead of the SD card slot. Panicked and called the Apple shop. The girl was giggling while I explained my problem. She said to bring it over (I guess I'm not the first, hehe).
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Philip Falcone, the onetime Chisholm rink rat who became a billionaire hedge fund manager, has agreed along with his firm to pay $18 million to settle a year-old fraud lawsuit accusing Falcone of using other people's money to pay his personal taxes and giving preferential treatment to certain investors.
The settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was disclosed Thursday by Falcone's Harbinger Group Inc., the parent of Harbinger Capital Partners — a fund that once managed as much as $26 billion in 2008 but had fallen to $9 billion two years later, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The proposed settlement highlights a stunning free fall for the Iron Ranger whose picture graced the pages of Vanity Fair magazine in a 2011 profile that compared Falcone, 50, and his wife, Lisa Maria, to characters in a real-life version of "The Great Gatsby."
Under terms of the settlement with SEC, Falcone is barred for two years from acting as an investment adviser although he can still maintain his role as CEO and chairman of Harbinger Group, his publicly traded holding company.
Through a spokesman, Falcone had no comment on the matter Thursday. In its disclosure, Harbinger Capital Partners and its affiliates said that they entered the settlement "without admitting or denying" any of the SEC allegations. The settlement still needs to be approved by SEC commissioners and the U.S. District Court in New York.
Although Falcone left Minnesota after high school to attend Harvard before entering the world of Wall Street, he has maintained a Minnesota presence in recent years as a minority owner of the Minnesota Wild professional hockey team.
Falcone told the Star Tribune in a 2008 interview that he obtained a 35 percent stake in the team on the basis that "I figured if I can't play in the NHL, then I might as well buy a team."
In a statement Thursday, the team said: "Today's news does not affect the Minnesota Wild in any way."
Falcone made a fortune on Wall Street with an investment strategy in 2006 that foresaw the collapse of the housing market. He correctly bet that subprime mortgages would default and in 2007 Falcone's fund had grown 114 percent and his personal return was $1.5 billion.
With that newfound wealth, Falcone and his wife started making their presence known in New York's high society circles, starting with the 2008 purchase of a 27-room mansion that once belonged to Penthouse publisher Bob Guccione for which they promptly ordered $10 million in upgrades.
The Falcones were seen everywhere. New York magazine said the couple did everything "short of grabbing the sun and shining it upon themselves" to get attention.
But Falcone's financial luster was tarnished when a three-year, $3 billion investment in a company that aimed to create a satellite-based network for 4G wireless service crumbled. The company, called LightSquared, ran into problems with the Federal Communications Commission because its signals interfered with GPS signals. Eventually, Sprint canceled its contract with LightSquared and the company filed for bankruptcy in May 2012.
The settlement revealed Thursday was in response to a 2012 lawsuit filed by the SEC.
The commission alleged that Falcone took a loan of $113 million from client money in 2009 to pay personal taxes. At the same time, about 60 percent of the fund's investors had redemption requests pending.
The SEC suit also alleged that Falcone favored the redemption requests of select investors.
The two-year ban does not prevent Falcone from continuing to manage the assets of Harbinger Capital and "expeditiously meet'' redemption requests from investors. To ensure that the firm meets redemptions as required, Harbinger Capital has agreed to the appointment of an independent monitor.
Falcone can still remain as chairman and CEO of Harbinger Group, his publicly traded holding company. But he would be not be allowed to perform any management functions at subsidiary companies that are investment advisers.
Matt Boos, a Fredrikson & Byron attorney in Minneapolis who handles SEC cases, said the penalties seemed "light."
"I imagine Mr. Falcone is pleased with this result," Boos said. "It wouldn't surprise me if someone went to a hearing and found these actions — preferential treatment, using investor funds to pay taxes and market manipulation — that someone would face a lifetime industry ban."
Star Tribune Staff Writer Patrick Kennedy contributed to this story.
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Louisiana College's LaToya Evans (25) shoots against LeTourneau on Thursday at LC.
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LeTourneau, a team that had lost seven of its last nine games, committed 26 turnovers against Louisiana College but still beat the Lady Wildcats, 81-71, at West Fieldhouse Thursday night.
LC, 10-5 overall and 8-4 in the American Southwest Conference, was as cold shooting as the snow outside. The Lady Wildcats shot 27.6 percent from the field (8 of 29) in the second half, when the Yellow Jackets staged an 18-3 run to take control with a 75-64 lead.
"It took 45 games over three years before we lost at home," LC coach Jason Tinsley said, referring to a loss late last season at home to East Texas Baptist ...


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? The Corn Hill Arts Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Corn Hill neighborhood off of Exchange Boulevard and Plymouth Avenue. It features displays by hundreds of artists and artisans, live entertainment and more. Admission is free. For details, go to cornhillartsfestival.com.
? Politically incorrect comedian Bill Maher brings his Making Back My Million Tour to Rochester at 8 p.m. at the Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St. Tickets ($38 to $78) are available at ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000.
? The Hill Cumorah Pageant, an outdoor drama based on the Book of Mormon, begins at 9:15 p.m. on a hillside off of Route 21 in Manchester, Ontario County. Parking and admission are free. For details, call (315) 597-5851 or go to hillcumorah.org.
Three things to do tomorrow
? The Big Rib Barbecue and Blues Fest runs from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Highland Park, corner of Highland and South avenues. Admission is free ($5 after 3 p.m.; free for ages 12 and younger). For details, go to rochesterevents.com.
? The Geneseo Air Show, presented by the 1941 Historical Aircraft Group at the National Warplane Museum, is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (gates open at 6 a.m.) at the Geneseo Airport. Admission is $20 ($17 in advance); free for ages 12 and younger. Tickets are available at Wegmans. Call (585) 243-2100 or go to 1941hag.org.
? The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival starts at 1 p.m. at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center, 9993 Alleghany Road, Darien. Metal fans can hear Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Behemoth, Machine Head, Mastodon, Children of Bodom, Butcher Babies, Amon Amarth and others. Tickets are $45 to $105; $35 for lawn seating. Call (800) 745-3000 or go to 1941hag.org.
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Recently, hacker iH8Sn0w tweeted out
So looks like all my A5(X) devices are fully untethered and jailbroken for life now. :)
— iH8sn0w (@iH8sn0w) February 1, 2014
Stating that is new exploit would make all A5(X) devices jailbreakable permanently. This is similar to GeoHot's limera1n exploit which was used even years after it was discovered to bring tethered jailbreaks to A4 devices. The difference is that the new exploit is not the same as a bootrom exploit although iH8sn0w states that it will lead to continuous untethered jailbreaks. All the keys can be found here, for anyone that knows how to utilize them.
A5 Devices Include: iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPod touch 5G,, and iPad mini
A5X Devices Include: iPad third gen
While these are not the newest devices it sure will be nice to have our older phones and tablets always jailbreak accessible.


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Even though the season is over, cheap shots are still being uploaded to YouTube. Watch Arkansas offensive guard Wade Grayson go after the left knee of Ohio State defensive tackle Cameron Heyward during the Sugar Bowl.
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what was dirty about that ? When he went to block him, he was facing him. He turned away right AFTER the blocker had commited. tough luck.
Fuck it, it's football. If you think someone isn't out there to bust your shit you are mistaken. I think there are too many chickenshits watching football. I wish i had a guy like nick fairley every year on my favorite team.
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Insecurity, I guess. Sometimes its their religious upbringing. They are usually guys who can't handle the unknown and life is full of unknowns. They are brought up to believe that they can actually control everything...they probably had very little experience with nature. Change and uncertainty frightens them and they overcompensate by controlling their immediate environment, which unfortunately, includes you. It is very unlikely that he is going to change at his age. Most guys would not refuse a woman when she initiates sex, they usually welcome it. That is a red flag right there. It could be that you are not the only woman in his life too. Sometimes a guy will control the stable woman in his life and look for more spontaneous activity with other women. At any rate, it does not look likely that you are going to have a satisfactory relationship with this man. I would consider leaving and looking for someone who appreciates you as you are instead of trying to control and change you.
we men are not to smart when it comes to relationships
that is not necessarily true, not all men are dumb when it comes to relationships
most are at least the ones i ynow
I think men are not accustomed to expressing themselves emotionally.
i am one
yep if men could talk about things instead of keeping it to themsevles, then us women would not have to gusse at what they are thinking...
Speak for yourself.
Sounds like a control freak. Women can be the same way with men too. I think if you can live like that and you love him enough to accept all his flaws then stay. But if you don't see yourself like this in a couple years, you should go.
yes your so rght there, I have seen a lot of women be control freaks, i hear them at work all the time, some treat men like children, just because they are married or what not, and yes, you have to be able to accept each other's flaws, and work them out to the part of your lives, or no it will not work.
a lot of men like power and control, they are the a-holes of the world...
For the same reason women try to control men in relationships - insecurity.
not always!
Insecurity breeds fear. I do that sometimes when I feel I'm not in control.
...and power. In the person's case who asked this question, she admits loving him despite the horrible treatment. Manipulation at its best and it has worked. She needs to end it for her own happiness. Women are just as bad as men with this, but in different ways as our sexes respond differently to each other.
I agree completely!
Men try to control everything. Not just women. Don't waste time trying to figure out "WHY" just try to find some way to cope with their contolling tendencies.
I think it is imprtant to find out where it comes from, then you can understand it better, and work with it, to try and help them not be that way so much, and help change, alot of them do not evern realize they are even like that, to help them recognize they are would be more helpful, and room for change
They want to be that way!!!
You can't change a man (or a woman). Please don't advise her down that path of misery. She recognized the controlling person who he is. She has a choice to live with it or leave it. I am not usually so black & white on things, but on this topic I have seen far too many people hurt trying to make their partner into something he/she is not.
I couldn't agree more. We can only change ourselves (hopefully for the better) and for those who choose to not improve, well, that's their choice.
I do think you may be involved with an emotionally abusive man. If you are not happy then you need to end this relationship. It doesn't get better, it only gets worse. Please trust me. Love should feel empowering and free. You should feel better about yourself and the world if you are with a good guy. I believe you should end it and find someone who is worthy of your love.
You are so very welcome, it was my pleasure. You are a very brave and intelligent woman and you are doing the absolute right thing in not contacting him. I would suggest not calling, texting or seeing him. He tells you he has thinking to do hey? All that means is that he is hoping you will come running after him, begging him to return. Wait for him to initiate contact with you and when he does tell him you have also been thinking and that you have decided to end it. Be very firm and curt with him, do not allow him to play on your sympathies, and please do not agree to see him again. As far as his stuff goes, try to arrange for a friend to drop them off at his place.
You are very brave and are likely saving yourself from a future filled with pain and disappointment. Love will come again, you will be ok. Your soul mate is waiting for you. Bless your heart and good luck! I am here for you if you need support or advice.
Take care, Jane
That is so very right SoulCaliber," controlling behavior easily slides into abusive behavior"...I love it! Very well said.
Hello again Silvermane!
There is a very good chance he will contact you again, in fact right now he is likely going crazy wondering why you are not running after him and begging to get him back ( yes guys can not stand to be rejected.)
If however you have not heard from him in say 4 weeks then for sure the relationship is over and you can do what ever you want with his stuff. If he does not contact you, then it is done. He knows it and you know it. Count yourself lucky and move on to someone worthy of your precious, awesome self. If he does contact you and Im sure he will then you get to dump his *** and move on, either way you get to lose the loser and open yourself up so your true soulmate can find you.
Take care, jane
You can't name the title men and then you're just talking about your boyfriend.

Do not place other men in the category when the problem is, you give reigns to a man. You allow yourself to be dominated. The only control a person has over you is what YOU give them.

So if you love him then you must be satisfied with the treatment. Because you can find a love that is of equal balance but you must ask yourself is that what you truly want.

I have heard this before. A woman complains of a man dominating. Leaves him. Meets the man she has described as the man of her dreams, only to return back to the dominating boyfriend. So be honest with yourself. It's ok. If you two are having an argument, it will work out.

But to just lump all men into one category because you ALLOW them to do it to you, then that's no ones fault but your own.
many men are not controling in the beginning... its just after a while they seem to act like its their right to control the female
The only control men can have is what the female has decided to give.
I can relate your situation oh so well....

he probably came from a family where Dad was the same, controlled everything, and dad was probably raised the same way, these kinds of men are taught they are the ones who "takes care" of everything, they were taught it from their fathers and so forth...I come from a long line of family men like that, a father who did it to my mother, he was taught that way by his father, to them it is only natural, they do see it a wrong, they do not know any different, they werw raised like that...my husband is the same way, his father was old school and the same way...so my husband has done the same thing...he is the man, and he controls it all, he knows nothing different, we struggle the same, and yes i have thought to about leaving, I have brought this up to him a few times, and he did not even realize how controling he was, he is getting better, it is a big change for him not to control everything, but again, if they are raised like this, this see nothing wrong with it, and know no different, in this situation,

other situations, it could be a insecurity, they need to have the control to make them feel secure, they have lost so much in their previous lives, so they need to control their future one, fear of losing it, again not realizing they are hurting, they know no different, sometmes too much loss to a man makes them feel insecure, not quite like a man, it is a hard thing for them on both sides
We like to be the alpha, were almost always block out the emotion, but it sounds like he may have some intimacy issues, try to work around it without mentioning it too much
your very right..it is very "natural" for the men to be the alpha's...they are not used to being any different, look back in the day...men ran everything, so it is a big adjustment for some not to be totally "alpha"
Women do the same things for the same reasons, mistrust, or trying to perfect your partner if who your with isn't good enough, find someone who better suites your needs simple right relationships are supposed to better quality of life not turn it to hell idk why ppl drag themselves thru **** for love because in reality there is always something better!
My relationship of four years ended several months, not by me but my ex. When I did research on narcissistic personalities, I realized he had all of the traits mentioned in the article. He withdrew affections and anything I wanted to control and manipulate my behavior. Even knowing this about him, I found it hard to break free. I prayed about it and finally he broke up with me because he did not get what he wanted from me ( money, gifts and praise, etc). I still feel drawn to him at times but I know this was an unhealthy relationship and it is best that I not be in it. Get out as soon as you can.
Give it a shot and just let him pull his thoughts together. When your trying to get him to discuss his feelings never say you. Always start off saying when this happens I feel this way. When you start saying " you" you make him feel like your blaming him or putting him down in some way and men have eagles that are hard to mend once they've been broken. Not to mention we as women should stroke our men's eagle every now and again. Now if the situations get out off control or where your becoming down and start blaming yourself I would do what you feel is best for yourself.
I have been in a relationship with a man for almost two years. Last November he recieved a nude picture from a girl he worked with, then proceeded to play a whole bunch of mind games with me, and after that kept lying to me about what he was doing

he signed up for justhookup.com, then he tells me that I need to do all of these things to fix our relationship? I'm relatively confused. He said the website was just a fantasy thing, but he was very desc<x>riptive in what he said to other women and knew exactly what he wanted, even went as far as to say he was single. Any suggestions, he works at a convenient store and gets mad if you ask him to better himself.
In any team/community, especially families, the males are assumed to be the leaders. "With great power comes great responsibility" once said the comic writer Stan Lee. Most humans do not realize this simple truth. I would add to this that most teams operate most efficiently with a leader.
a man should never just "assume" he is the leader in a relationship. & a relationship isn't a team, it's a PARTNERSHIP.
just because a woman is in a relationship, it shouldn't mean she has to give up her freedom & be treated like a child. some women are ok with this, but i think you'll find yourself very lonely if you're always trying to dominate them.
why men control women is so they have the women how they want her where she cant do any thing with out them saying yes and that women cant do what they want and that the men exept us to do what they say and when they say and its sorry when men are controlling like that
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What: Women in Medicine program for Women's History month, presented by the League of Women Voters
When: 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: The Cascade Theatre, 1731 Market St., Redding
Cost: Free
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Three women doctors will be part of a panel discussion at the Cascade Theatre on Sunday. The free event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Redding Area to celebrate Women's History Month.
The event is alsoa way to reach out to women and encourage them to join the nonpartisan League of Women Voters, said the group's vice president, Kathryn Chase-Dunn.
The women speaking at the event include Dr. Anne Cahill, the 42-year-old director of cardiovascular surgery at Shasta Regional Medical Center, Dr. Maja Sandberg, a 55-year-old vascular and breast surgeon, and Dr. Gurpreet Singh, a 50-year-old internist.
Heart surgery is still largely a man's field, said Cahill, who is one of 200 women out of 6,500 board-certified heart surgeons in the United States. And during her medical training, which included 130-hour work weeks as a resident, she heard from plenty from naysayers.
"I was told, again and again, from the early part of my training, that this isn't a place for a woman," Cahill said.
The reason: "Heart attacks are completely unpredictable," Cahill said, adding that life-saving procedures can involve 16-hour surgeries with no breaks, even for the restroom. And that many hours can be difficult on a woman with a family.
But the married mother of an 18-month-old daughter, said she was determined to make it in a demanding and rewarding profession and persevered, even under the weight of well-meaning warnings from medical professionals.
These days she's juggling motherhood with the help of her husband and a live-in nanny. Seeing a heart attack patient recover keeps her professional passions lit.
"To see someone get better, you forget the long hours," Cahill said. "You forget what you have to put in to get them there. Just to be able to see them get up and leave the hospital, you know your work has been worthwhile."
Dr. Sandberg, a 30-year medicine veteran, figured she would become a medical technologist when she began her education in the 1970s. But times were changing for women, so her career changed, too.
Her dad was a veterinarian and her aunt, born in 1920 (the same year women got the right to vote), was a doctor. Her
aunt nudged her to consider something bigger.
But while she knew she could do whatever she set her mind to keeping balance in her life was hard.
"The reality is you can go to school and get educated, but to do those things, you have to compromise," Sandberg said. "You really can't do it all. ... If you're going to go for that (a career as a doctor), something's going to fall off."
It wasn't like the 1970s Enjoli perfume commercials ("I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan... ") for Sandberg, who for many years worked 80 hours a week. When patients needed her help, her children's basketball games took a backseat to professional obligations.
"I used to think I could change the world," said Sandberg, who has cut back her work hours. "I've found out I'm just like everybody else. I've found I can make a difference in my individual patients."
Her advice to women considering a career as a physician: "If you love it, you do it," Sandberg said. "In my way of thinking, it's still rewarding in terms of what you get from patients."
Dr. Singh, who grew up in India and moved to the U.S. when she was 20, started her career as a biochemist because her grandfather didn't approve of a woman practicing medicine.
"He said no daughter of this house is going into nursing, medicine or teaching," Sing said.
Instead she earned a doctorate degree in biochemistry and later enrolled in medical school. She's been a internist for a decade now.
"I'm the person that people come first to, with all kinds of disease," Singh said.
Like the other doctors, Singh has a passion for her patients and worries for their health, especially given the rise in preventable diseases she encounters, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and rocketing cholesterol readings.
Singh muses that if she were rich, she'd start a nationwide crusade to encourage people to exercise and eat home-cooked, whole foods, loaded with grains and fresh vegetables. The American lifestyle, rich in processed foods and slim on exercise, is killing people and contributing to a host of problems, such as depression, obesity and insomnia, she said.
"Make your own food," Singh said. "Take charge of your kitchen. It's time. ... All revolutions, whatever kind they are, they start with people."
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Currently on a 500gb plan with telecom but the cap is too small and expensive compared to other ISP's. We are outside the ufb/fibre catchment areas.
We have 1 heavy facebook user, 1 who constantly streams twitch and 1 who dabbles in youtube and online gaming
We made the mistake of joining the old unleashed (unusable) plan back when it launched and are looking to avoid a situation like that again (couldn't use internet during school holidays and weekends due to limited pool size)
Sorry for asking so many questions. Just looking for as much information before I lock us into a 12 month death sentence and wish to be as informed as possible.
Most of the information I can find is 6 months old and I know all the ISP's have upped their game since then so looking for a fair indication of their current performance.
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Lab Created Sapphires Versus Natural Sapphires
Sapphires have been a desired gemstone for many years. Natural sapphires take thousands of years for the earth to create and are not often found to be flawless. During the crystallization process, traces of minerals become trapped within the gemstone which commonly causes flaws and inclusions in the natural sapphires to occur. Natural sapphires without flaws or inclusions command higher prices than those without flaws or inclusions as their clarity rating are higher, which results in their appraised value being higher.
Lab created sapphires have the same mineral composition as natural gemstones have. There are two main differences between natural sapphires and lab created sapphire gemstones…
• Lab created sapphires are created in a laboratory with special equipment that is designed to simulate the heat and high pressure that naturally occurs in the earth when gemstones are created. Because the equipment is controlling all aspects of creating the beautiful lab created sapphires, flaws and inclusions do not typically exist in the laboratory setting, as they would naturally beneath the earth's surface.
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Serving delicious pub grub and pizzas that are sure to hit the spot, A Touch Of Karoo Madness exudes a cheerfully light ambience in an Old World setting. The restaurant is family friendly and at the prices, you can take a big one. A comfy setting, warm Karoo hospitality and food that is moreish and hearty all contribute to this eating experience that simply must be tried.
Grab your friends and head straight to A Touch of Madness for a tasty meal and a great bottle of wine. This unique restaurant in 'Obs' offers a blend of South African Fusion with a little madness. It caters for most tastes with falafal dinners and filled butternuts to delicious beef and venison steaks.
On Monday evenings you can listen to Off The Wall poetry readings from 8pm. Thursday nights are Irish music sessions from 9pm and every alternate Sunday night at 8pm you can hear the tunes of Blacksmith, a Bluegrass band.
Open 7 days a week from 12 noon until late (Monday to Saturday) and 5pm until late on Sunday.
Alo Alo Restaurant is a small, cosy establishment seating about 20 guests; it provides a real 'home away from home' experience.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, ideal for laid-back lunches or enjoying a frothy cappuccino with the morning paper.
Dine alfresco under the shady umbrellas, on the cool veranda, or indoors surrounded by rich, warm décor. Vegans have plenty to choose from, which surely makes a nice change from traditional health establishments. Alo Alo Restaurant also boasts a huge collection of local beers.
Enjoy a myriad of flavours, a relaxed setting and great service at Alo Alo.
Avnil Brewery and Pub is a quaint little pub and brewery situated in the beautiful Dullstroom. A selection of hand-crafted beers are available, brewed by the owner himself. Hearty pub meals can be enjoyed. Trout and scrambled eggs, a trout quiche and a German sausage platter are but some of the examples. At Avnil Brewery and Pub beer lovers are certainly in for a treat.
Avron is a bustling venue and caters for small to medium size functions. The restaurant can hold 100 people for dinner, birthday functions, and other special occasions. The capacity goes up to 250 for cocktail functions. The restaurant has a contemporary feel and is family friendly. A great selection of sushi is also available. Avron is open for lunch from 10 am until 3 pm and for dinner from 5 pm until 10.30 pm.
A great bustling atmosphere and an Old World kind of charm exudes. Traditional, hearty pub fare is served in large portions at affordable prices. Portuguese flavours and Mediterranean style is what you will find here. Together with warm and friendly service, it makes for a winning recipe.
Nestled in the heart of the Midlands Meander, with roaring winter log fires and an evening country ambiance is a place known for delicious food.
Bierfassl Restaurant and Pub dapples in Austrian and German influence with plenty pub grub to fill the belly and traditional dishes to indulge the senses.
Light lunches range from spinach and feta pancakes to sauerkraut balls, with plenty beer all way round.
Dine in the character-laden dining room or on the shady veranda.
Perched along the scenic shores of Tamarin Bay, Big Willy's boasts fresh seasonal ingredients and an array of dining choices from the a la carte menu.
The beautiful garden setting welcomes alfresco dining and balmy summer days keep diners cool in the air conditioned dining room.
Enjoy pub meals and European flair alongside delicious steaks and grills all served in atmospheric ambiance at Big Willy's in Tamarin.
The food at Blue Gum Restaurant is classic and simple, yet exciting, emphasizing the basics. Wholesome, fresh ingredients and produce and quality sauces and stocks. Blue Gum creates food that looks exceptional and tastes amazing.
The chef and the staff always strive to make meals memorable. Excellent cuisine, discreet service and pleasant atmosphere are top most priorities. Wines that both compliment the food and excite the taste buds are recommended with every meal, thus allowing visitors to explore and discover more about South African wines.
Blue Gum has an imaginative cellar of great South African wines and concentrates especially on wines of the surrounding Stanford and Hermanus areas.
Nestled inside a lovely manor house complimented by views of litchi plantations, Blue Mountain Lodge enjoys easy on the palate dishes layered with tasteful and exciting combinations.
The menu boasts Continental classics for breakfast, lunch or dinner paired with an impressive wine list and stocked cellar.
Try spiced prawn kebabs served on green asparagus with a cocktail tomato emulsion, or brinjal and halloumi cheese wrapped in spring-roll pastry. Try a guava sorbet before indulging in the gourmet selection of mains.
Blue Mountain Lodge favors a gracious and professional dining experience that makes this elegant occasion one to remember.
Visit our friendly pizza lounge and pub in Wilderness, near George, South Africa. It is the perfect place for you and your friends to come and hang out after a day of travel and adventure in the Western Cape. Come and enjoy a great time with great people and great food within our cozy surroundings. A fireplace will warm you up during winter time. We have ongoing events through out the year to keep your party life in shape.
Our thin, crispy base pizza bases are renowned, topped with lots of the freshest toppings. A groovy, relaxed atmosphere where everyone can relax and enjoy good friendly energy. Kids are welcome with their own 'Kidz' bench and colouring books.
Tuesday – Thursday
16:00 till late night.
Friday – Saturday
12:00 till late night.
In Season:
Open from 13:00. Closed on Mondays.
December – January
Open 7 days a week at 12:00.
Known as one of Knysna's top restaurants blended with old world charm and housed in a quaint 1848 year old manor house, Boogies Restaurant charms the palate and senses with original and unique dishes much suited to the characteristics of this old manor house.
Charming and unique, patrons can dine on daily specials or experience cuisine from the menu taking in the fresh breeze on the veranda under the shady oak tree. If intimate dining suits the taste - cosy up to the crackling fireplace warmed by original yellowwood and Oregon pine floors for a wintery warm experience.
The great atmosphere lends itself to the great music and lively crowds that frequent here.
Dining here is very affordable and meals are of high quality.
Book Café is situated on the corner of Fife Avenue in Harare.
Located along Main Road, this popular local haunt specialises in great British pub grub with a wide range of local and international beers.
The ambiance bustles with activity and the festive vibe makes it the ideal location for alfresco pub lunches while watching the game.
Live music on Saturdays and Sundays.
Simply stunning views and a fabulous three to five course menu accompanied by great wines have earned Buitenverwachting Restaurant the position as one of Cape Town's finest for many years. Relaxed and elegant, traditional and contemporary, it lives up to the meaning of its name "Beyond Expectations".
Chef Edgar passionately invents innovative dishes to entice his patrons to an incredible and sensual dining adventure. A la carte and set menus are daily available for lunch. The menus change often and offer sophisticated fare, using only the finest produce sourced locally and internationally.
During the summer months you can indulge in a pre-booked summer picnic basket served under the trees in the beautiful gardens. So sit back and savour Edgar's ambrosial dishes with a glass or two of the Cape's finest. An extensive wine list comprising the very best of Buitenverwachting, the Constantia Region, the Cape Winelands, as well as selected international wines compliments the outstanding cuisine.
Opening hours Monday to Saturday from November to Easter:
Lunch is served from 12:00 – 15:00
Dinner is served from 18:30 – 22:00
Opening hours Tuesday to Saturday from Easter to October:
Lunch is served from 12:00 – 14:00
Dinner is served from 19:00 – 21:30
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Saturday, April 11, 2015
Noon to 3:00 pm
FREE! Fun for all ages
Science Potpourri is a CNSM tradition. For more than 20 years, the free community event has entertained and inspired the Fairbanks community, and it's tons of fun too!
Every April on the second Saturday of the month, families and science fans trek to the Reichardt Building where science displays and experiments thrive around every corner.
Kids of all ages can create floods and earthquakes or watch lava flow and volcanoes erupt. Events include physics and chemistry demonstrations, Lego robotics, slicing rocks, nitrogen ice cream and making slime. Scientists show the differences between Alaska volcanoes, and those of other places through volcano eruption demonstrations.
Everyone is welcome to participate in hands-on activities:
Here are just a few:
- Nitrogen ice cream
- A robotics room
- Origami table
- Marine touch tank
- Physics demos that make your hair stand on end
- Chemistry demos that explode
- Dinosaur fossils
- Melting lava
- A room just for toddlers
- Slime making
- A planetarium
- Water erosion table
- Heat sensitive cameras
- Make an earthquake
Click HERE to see new demo called the quantum levitator that will make a preview at the Science Potopourri.
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Interesting, Volta took a ten per cent dive too when it did its bought deal financing a year and a half ago for $1.90 a share. Different times, different market, but at that time I think the market for Volta reacted angrily not because of dilution which was minimal but because the share prices given were less than the trading price of Volta shares then, which were over $2.00 I believe. In retrospect that financing deal was one of the best things Volta did and the timing was impeccable; turns out it was close to the top of the market. So in reality the market should not have punished Volta with selling but instead there should have been significant buying because our financial security was assured for a long time. We have a little less than half of that 40 million right now. If we had to raise 40 million at current share price levels it would kill us and management would not do it. And they don't have to do it because of the wise decision to put some money in the bank when times were good.
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By Omega Blanton
HOUSTON – No drum rolls, no clash of cymbals, no resplendent strains of "Pomp and Circumstance" rang through the halls of Floy Dyer Manor on Friday, April 29, 2013, as four Houston High School graduates entered room 440 at 3 p.m. to receive their "Legacy of Love" scholarships in the amount of $500 from retired Houston High School Business teacher, Omega Castles Blanton, now a resident of Floy Dyer Manor.
Sixty people have received schoarships over the past 24 years, the realization of a dream come true.
The four scholarships this year went to the following graduates:
* Emmitt Dendy, in honor of his mother, Ann Dendy, who was his guest. Emmitt is already enrolled and attending Itawamba Community College, majoring in Physical Therapy.
* Chelsea Gray, in memory of her grandmother, Marlene Blanton Brown, and in honor of her great-grandmother, Ethie Johnson Blanton, both of whom worked at the Houston State Bank for many years. Chelsea plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi and become a nurse.
* Alex Harmon, in memory of his uncle, Casey Harmon, who lost his life in the line of duty with the police department. Alex plans to spend his working years in law enforcement, beginning his training this fall at Delta State University. His mother, Robyn Harmon, was his guest.
* Kyle Wilson, in memory of his grandfather, Douglas Love, agriculture teacher at Houston High School for a number of years. His guests included his mother, Donna Wilson, sister Hanna Wilson and her son. Kyle will be attending Itawamba Community College with turf management as his major.
It was a congenial group who disbanded to continue their separate ways following a closing prayer by Omega Blanton.
These graduates may well remember, "To find what one is fitted to do and to secure an opportunity to do it is the key to happiness."
They were encouraged to choose their friends carefully because they become their family after they leave the family that has nurtured them to this point – God given parents.
As they venture forward they must always remember that, "A man's reach must always exceed his grasp, else what's a heaven for?"
The fact that all four recipients and their guest were present on short notice demonstrates that they readily accept their responsibility.


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Snapshot Sisters Photography consists of Jen and Rebecca, two local moms here in Davis. They have both been taking photos since they were kids and really started to develop a passion for photography in high school. Both are happily married and they have a total of 8 children between them (so their lives are just FULL of perfect photo opportunities).
Prices, discounts, and contests are available on their website (link above). They specialize in family, children, maternity and newborn photography. They also do engagement photos, weddings and special events. They love to shoot in natural light but also have a studio set up that they can travel with. They're happy to shoot in your home, yard, favorite parks, or anywhere special to you or your family.
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Yeti Research Station
In the winter of 2010, we transformed our Computer Lab into a state of the art Yeti Research Station, featuring resources and equipment for Yeti-detection and general cryptozoological inquiry. The Station features a map of Oregon Yeti sightings, a Yeti-meter, fur samples, a Sasquatch footprint artifact and our Furry Printer.
We're also proud to display various artistic interpretations of Yeti, Sasquatch, Bigfoot and Abominable Snowmen. In addition we carry the Northwest's finest selection of Yeti-based zines and publications.
The Station is open for research purposes to all IPRC members. Free tours are available for non-members anytime during Open Hours. All Yeti sightings are recorded in our Yeti Log.


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Just felt like I would pass this along because she IS a big Michigan fan and I believe her parents still live in the state... And well it IS Sports Illustrated...
Anyway, a good shot here:
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Just felt like I would pass this along because she IS a big Michigan fan and I believe her parents still live in the state... And well it IS Sports Illustrated...
Anyway, a good shot here:
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I luv bewbz.
some nip, in the white dress.......high five!
and you will see nips in ever photo...
lil bro cannot claim to have hotter women, especially since we have the best one.
Now I will go stick a pencil in my eye.
A real man wouldn't allow that picture to be taken without spashing a 48oz Big Gulp of cold ice water on the chestal region.
someone better than I should embed this ... it is probably deserving of its own thread.
I'm taking a Physics class.
Thank you
It looks like you took that from outside her bedroom window...
Silly girl, doesn't she know DB banned the split M?
Here she is in my M sweatshirt
The thing that upsets me about this thing about her being a supermodel is if she wasn't famous she would currently be in school with me at michigan, not saying i'd actually stand I chance, but at least I could have convinced myself I did.
definitely a glass half full type of person.
Yes Please.
I thought Magnus would have already commented on this.
I like that this was moderated as "Interesting." Good use of the function.
It used to be "informative", which, in my opinion, was even more true.
access denied...?
If she were a robot I'm sure that's what she would say to most of us
There has got to be away to harness her Michigan fandome and have it benefit us on the recruiting trail.
That sounds like something they would do in the ess see see
It worked for Kentucky and Ashley Judd.
... great pair.
I don't really care about Alex Kozan's announcement anymore.
Who's Alex Kozan?
If Alex is the right and Kozan is the left breast... Well then I am all about recruiting violations!
But, I don't know if Kate Upton can play center. Looks more like a tight end to me.
... a receiving tight end..?
Just skip to the end for the best part...
It's a real tease to have a Michigan girl that hot.
She seems like a pretty nice girl...
I despise and hate that thin white shirt. I wish it were gone.
Well, that's the high point of my day. No use in trying to do anything meaningful or productive now.
God bless her cotton pickin' maize and blue breasts!
I'm very much looking forward to the Alex Morgan body paint pictures.
Do you mean this one?
Did you purposely only post her neck up or is my computer just screwing it up? You can't just post the top half without having the bottom half, it's just not the same.
Your computer is screwed up.
I freaking love this website.
I'll brb guys................
I got this thread confused with the one below it: "elite sophomore" indeed!
Also, because my favorite:
I've been on here a couple years and this is the first post of yours I actually upvoted.
...that if any recruit is unsure, we can point to the SI cover and say, "Dude, this is one of YOUR potential fans!". I would commit, that being the case.
"Um, yes, Michigan fans are counting on you....YOU, sir...."


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Dial-a-Ride, a free and donation-based program geared toward senior citizens with qualifying disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act, gives customers who schedule a trip "point-to-point" accessible transit service.
However, senior citizens may soon be asked to pay a fare of $2 for a one-way ride due to budget constraints, city transit administrator Michael Bartholomew said.
All transit systems are required to offer a ride service to people who qualify under ADA, and Bartholomew said $2 is the typical fare rate. Seniors over the age of 60 now can ride the RoadRunner Transit's regular fixed route for 50 cents per trip.
The possibility of a fee has caused strong reactions from senior citizens who use the service as their sole means of transportation to visit the doctor, or to pick up medication at the pharmacy.
"It's not right," said Rachel Clark, who can no longer drive and uses the bus to get to doctor's appointments and to the Munson Senior Center.
"It's OK to charge 18-year-olds and up, but they need to stop at 75. They are stealing from us. It's not fair. I say no."
Clark said tax money from her paychecks has been used to build senior centers and other like facilities, and suggested that the financial burden to the elderly be alleviated by today's working youth.
Gary Gail, who recently began receiving disability, said he has been considering using Dial-a-Ride, but might "blow it off" if an expensive fare becomes mandatory.
"Especially if it's as unreliable as the (fixed route) bus system. I don't mind to wait to a point, but with the changing bus routes and unreliable bus pick-up and drop-off times, it's an inconvenience."
Gail added that he would be willing to pay for an inexpensive monthly pass, or pay a fare for an all -day, unlimited riding pass, as long as it was not "outrageous" in cost.
"The only thing we have left is Social Security. Why do we have to pay the cost? This is crazy. We look forward to having Social Security and now they want to take that, too," said Cuca Samaniego, who uses Dial-a-Ride to get to the senior center daily.
Customers were recently notified of the possible change and asked to fill out a voluntary survey to provide their input on the issues, including:
• What do you think would be a fair fare amount?
• Currently senior citizens pay a 50 cent fare on the regular bus. If you were charged a $2 fare to use Dial-a-Ride, would you consider using the fixed route bus instead?
• If Dial-a-Ride were to charge you $2 per one-way trip, would you stop using Dial-a-Ride, schedule fewer rides or no be affected?
According to Bartholomew, residents are only being asked to pay a fraction of what the transit services cost the city to maintain.
"Two dollars is a small portion of the cost to the city," Bartholomew said. The city shells out around $21.50 per Dial-a-Ride trip.
In a recent letter to customers , Bartholomew explained that 31 percent of all transit operations are paid for with federal grants, which is applied evenly to all transit programs. Because many other cities do not provide senior transportation, a high percentage of federal transit dollars that Las Cruces receives are being used toward programs similar to Dial-a-Ride.
Bartholomew said this results in fewer federal dollars being available for other transit services, like the fixed route bus program, which has more riders.
"(The fare implementation) hasn't been set in stone yet," he added. "We are having a discussion and this process is only just starting."
With the help of information collected through customer surveys and other resident input, Bartholomew said the next step will be to create a proposal and determine how fares will be structured.
The city council will have the final word on any new fee.
Matlin Smith can be reached at (575) 541-5468. Follow her on Twitter @msmith_lcsun.
Closer look
Number of riders last fiscal year: 51,960; of which 41,107 were senior citizens
Number of riders through the end of May 2012: 50, 869; of which 39,556 were senior citizens
Number of vehicles: 21 available
Number of drivers: 14 full time, 2 part time, 3 scheduled dispatchers
Budget for the upcoming fiscal year: Roughly $1.1 million
Source: City of Las Cruces