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Like I mentioned earlier Quantum GIS and GRASS GIS are both free. My personal preference is QGIS, but either of those should be more than capable of doing what you need.
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The Regina Hotel is located in Fatima making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
The Regina Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. The guestrooms are equipped with hair dryer, in room safe, separate shower and tub.
Guests staying at this Fatima accommodation can enjoy a wide range of hotel facilities such as bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant, room service, safety deposit boxes. This hotel is characterized by a combination of modern comfort and traditional element of Fatima, making it a distinct accommodation.
Check-in:From 12:00 PM
Check-out:Prior to 12:00 PM
Cancellation policy:24hrs
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
Hotel Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Reception
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast Not Included
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Elevator
- Free Parking
- Hair Dryers
- No Curfew
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wheelchair Friendly
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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Lisbon (Portela) International Airport (LIS): Approximate driving time is 60 minutes and distance is 115 kilometres (71 miles).
From the airport, guests can take a taxi to 'Sete Rios' in Lisbon. From there a regular bus service runs to Fatima bus station, within 500 metres of the hotel vicinity.

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Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft has hit the headlines more than usual in the past few months. This may have something to do with the high-profile recruitment of banking partner Stephen Mostyn-Williams but it is also likely to be because of the constant barrage of restructurings which have come knocking on Andrew Wilkinson's door.
Now that we are at the peak of restructuring in the latest economic cycle it is easy to congratulate Cadwalader on securing such a successful role in this market. However, it must have been much harder to anticipate the market and take the plunge into the unknown territories, which involved advising distressed debt investors.
When a company restructured 10 years ago, the negotiations were between the company and the banks. The pattern was predictable and the banks were advised by either Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, Wilde Sapte, Cameron Markby or Lovells. But in the late 1990s the high-yield market spread to the UK. While the likes of Latham & Watkins and Shearman & Sterling were busy advising the issuers, Wilkinson and his partner at the time, James Roome, decided that Cadwalader needed to come up with a new business plan. Way before the telecoms and IT bubble burst they forecast that there would be huge potential to restructure high-yield debt. When bank debt is restructured, the banks tend to use the same lawyers that structured the original deal, but distressed debt investors want to go elsewhere; a plan was hatched.
The high-yield debt market gathered momentum quickly. In 1996 the total value of high-yield debt in Europe was $10bn (£6.85bn) and by the beginning of 2002 it had risen to between $60bn (£41.1bn) and $80bn (£54.8bn). So yes, there was potential for massive restructuring, but without the knowledge of the impending telecoms crash it was a risk to target the work. At the time there was little support in the market and the restructuring experts for the banks claimed that they would also advise on high-yield. It is only in hindsight that it is acknowledged that the strategy was lucrative and it was agreed that the bondholder required separate representation.
Wilkinson and Roome joined Cadwalader in 1998, but it wasn't until 2000 that the crisis began. All of a sudden there were groups of distressed debt investors and bondholders looking for representation and Cadwalader devised a model and put together a scheme of arrangements.
To date it has an impressive deal list including NTL, Telewest, Polstar, Netier and Versatel. The only firm that comes close as a competitor is Bingham Dana, where Roome took his practice at the end of 2000.
In the US, Bingham Dana has a large share of the market in distressed debt, but in the UK it also tends to advise large institutional investors. Admittedly, it is advising the bondholders in Marconi and Energis, but its other high-profile restructurings are in different sectors and include Somerfield, Booker, Tiphook and John Laing.
Despite having a list of deals with a broad geographical spread across Europe, Cadwalader is another US firm which denies any intentions to expand in Europe. According to Wilkinson, the firm has no problem using European firms with UK best friends and frequently instructs Gleiss Lutz Hootz Hirsch and Stibbe. Wilkinson dispels any myth that clients might want Cadwalader to develop an international network. It is his commitment they are hankering for.
Although known for its bondholder practice, Cadwalader's London office also has a sponsor-driven project finance practice and, following in the footsteps of the mortgaged-backed securities work it does in the US, it offers capital markets and structured finance. There are eight partners in the London office but only two – maybe three if you include litigation partner Michelle Duncan – focus on restructuring. Yet this is the practice which has given the firm its name in London.
Last week, The Lawyer reported that Lyndon Norley is leaving to join Kirkland & Ellis, while James Douglas is joining from White & Case. It may appear that the practice has a one-in, one-out policy, but that only goes to strengthen the case that it really is Wilkinson's practice and he is in it to stay.
Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft has hit the headlines more than usual in the past few months. This may have something to do with the high-profile recruitment of banking partner Stephen Mostyn-Williams but it is also likely to be because of the constant barrage of restructurings which have come knocking on Andrew Wilkinson's door.


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When considering about moving to Portland, there is one significant question that everyone asks, whether they are familiar with Portland or not: Where can I find Portland apartments? The answer to this is quite simple, yet the further evaluation is tricky. A person's best bet for finding something in a city is definitely researching the internet for it. Hence, the first thing to do would be to type 'Portland apartments' in the search bar, and hit the button. However, the internet directory is huge, literally. There will be over a million hits for the apartments on rent and for sale in Portland, and there is no sure guarantee as to which of the links generated is genuine, and which one is fake...Read More
Portland being a significant place in Oregon tends to attract a lot of people to its charm. Some of them are temporary visitors, some of them are there to stay for long, but most of them tend to stay there forever. This is why when a person asks the question casually 'Where can I find Portland apartments?' the right answer would be to stay quiet. Or you could just tend to help them out, making sure they memorize all what is written below to aid in their quest to find their dream apartment.
One of the things a person must make sure as an apartment hunter is to know exactly what they need...Read More
There in the title is the most asked question, presented by anyone who is moving to Portland, Oregon. As people who like to have had everything done with the swish of a wand, we expect for some magical real estate agent to visit our home and take us to a tour around the place, showing us all the apartments at the prices we can afford. If that were true, it would be too good, but sadly it is not, and one has to go through the painstaking process of finding out the answer to their Portland apartment quest.
So, what is the true answer to the query about 'Where can I find Portland apartments?' and how do you find the answer to that. Well, the first task to accomplish when apartment hunting is to sit down and make a list of all the things you would desire in your new apartment...Read More
Portland is a tough city to get an apartment in. Not because the streets are laden with criminals or the city's security department is too cautious, but because people who come to Portland fall in love with the city soon enough, and vow to never leave. As all of us know, scarcity is one enormous hurdle in the way of obtaining the desires of the entire humanity; hence not everyone can live in Portland because there are too less places to reside in and a lot of people. However, if you find the right kind of person leading the right real estate agency, they will direct you to someone who may show you around and help you choose your own apartment. As they say, to find the desired thing, you have to look in the right place.
One of such right places will be the craigslist website...Read More


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Fiona Syme knows first hand how touch-and-go life can be for premature babies.
Two years ago, the Whakamarama mother gave birth to twins just 24 weeks into her pregnancy. Only one survived.
Now, photographs of Ms Syme and her young family, will feature in a MILK Tailor Made Book, titled For the Love of Our Kids.
The help she received for surviving baby Alex spurred her to support the book, which aims to raise money for Starship Hospital.
It also features well-known identities like Tiki Taane, Sir Peter Leitch, Jacquie Brown and Keven Mealamu with their children or patients from Starship Children's Hospital.
Ms Syme and her partner, Andrew Cutfield, already had daughter Maddie when they found out Ms Syme was pregnant with twins.
The pregnancy was difficult and at 24 weeks, Ms Syme suffered a "massive bleed" and was taken to Auckland Hospital.
Babies Alex and Finn were born 30 hours later.
In New Zealand, 24 weeks is considered the earliest a baby can be born and still survive.
Alex weighed 872gm, Finn weighed 675gm. Baby Finn died a few days after being born.
Ms Syme spent three months at the hospital's Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with Alex and another month at Tauranga Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU).
"When you first go into NICU, they explain it as a roller coaster and that's a perfect analogy because you are exhausted, you are grieving and you are struggling to try and put everything into him [Alex] and then Maddie and Andrew."
Ms Syme attempted to express milk every three hours but developed mastitis. Looking back on Alex's tumultuous first two years, Ms Syme was grateful.
"When I see him and Maddie together, it was worth everything over the past two years."
Ms Syme said she and her partner owed Alex's life to NICO and SCBU.
"That's the whole thing, I've said to Andrew I don't think we will ever be able to do enough to give back what they have done."
At her Whakamarama home this week, Ms Syme paused to admire her now bubbly and vivacious two-year-old showing off his best yoga and running moves.
"He's a miracle really.
"To look at him you just wouldn't know."
During the interview, Alex would run up to the photographer to wrap his arms around his legs and offer his toys.
"He loves people, especially loves men.
"He absolutely lights up when people are around. Honestly, he is adored by our whole family.
"It's just so good that he's got to the strength where he's so robust," Ms Symes said.
The book's images were taken by photographer Michelle Carlson and will be available through the Starship Foundation website at www.starship.org.nz/lovekids for $45 plus postage.
Gretchen Hawkesby, Chair of the Friends of Starship, said everyone involved in the book had been generous with their time and families.
"For the Love of Our Kids makes a stunning coffee table book or a beautiful gift and I really encourage people to buy a copy or two. It's for such a good cause, supporting children from all over New Zealand who come to Starship."
Copies are available for advance orders now and will be available for delivery in November.


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Faith Hill Is Calling It Quits on Sunday Night Football
Faith Hill is calling it quits on singing the Sunday Night Football theme for good.
Sometimes she's the best part of tuning into Sunday Night Football.
But Faith, who's 45, is cutting ties with NBC and will not be doing the "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" anthem from here on out.
The song which, is based on Joan Jett and the Blackhearts' "I Hate Myself for Loving You," will remain the theme.
But, who's going to fill Faith's shoes? Could it be Beyonce? Carrie Underwood? Who do you think?
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Hello Everyone! I am still watching the EUR/CAD trade idea I posted earlier this week and until we see what happens there I thought I'd share another trade idea in AUD/USD.
The pair has been in a short term downtrend as the US Dollar has been rallying as interest rate cuts look less and less of a possibility.
On the commodities front, we do see metals rising. Gold is on the rise as the Greenback's recent rally looks to be losing some steam.
The only question that may hurt a long position is whether or not the RBA will hike rates again in 2007? This remains to be seen as they wait for CPI data in July.
Technically, the pair is approaching the 240 WMA's and the 61% Fib retracement area. Also, stochastics are showing that the pair maybe oversold at the moment. This is a nice setup with a good looking reward-to-risk ratio.
Here we go:
Long AUD/USD at .8300, stop at .8250, pt1 at .8400, pt2 at .8450
Remember to never risk more than 1% of your account on any single trade. Please adjust your position sizes accordingly!
Good luck my friends! 🙂


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Here's a fundraiser with a difference. The Royal Borough Observer's chief reporter has offered a Valentine's Day date with herself as top prize in a Haiti fundraiser. But readers must make a minimum donation of £20. "Local business have been kind enough to donate some fantastic prizes to help us raise money which is desperately needed for a very worthy cause," said Inderdeep Bains, 26, said. "I hope people in Slough and Windsor will dig deep into their pockets to help us raise as much money as possible."
Click here to donate online and view a picture of Inders, as she is known in the newsroom. Entrants must then email firstname.lastname@example.com with their contact details to be entered into the date prize draw. Lads, you must be over 18 to enter.
I feel this is an idea with national potential.
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The Human Rights Center at Beirut Arab University (HRC-BAU) was established in 2009 as a specialized center independent of all the faculties and departments at the university.
HRC-BAU is under the direct supervision of the president of the university, Dr. Amr Jalal El Adawi, the Chairman of its Board of Directors.
The daily activities of HRC-BAU is carried out by its Director assisted by the Executive Secretary and many volunteers..
The Board of Directors is composed of permanent and non-permanent members of legal and non-legal backgrounds.
Euro-Mediterranean Training Course for Human Rights Education with Young People at the Beirut Arab University – Debbieh Site from 21 until 29 june 2009.
This activity was in Partnership with the Council of Europe, and in collaboration of Public Interest Advocacy Center (Pinacle) and Permanent Peace Movement (PPM). This course aimed at developing the competences of Arabic-speaking trainers and multipliers working on human rights education at national and regional level and to enable them to implement non formal activities using Compass as a very important tool and reference for trainers.
A multicultural group of 25 participants from 13 different European and Arab countries interacted with each other and discussed human rights education from different approaches to come up, at the end of the training, with activities and projects for training on human rights education at national or regional level.
Moot Court Competition
This competition was organized in partnership with the American Bar Association (ABA) at Beirut Arab University - Beirut Site on August 21, 2009. Prior to the competition, ABA provided the competitors with training on procedural and technical matters.
The competition was held among law students of the third and fourth years at the university in front of Lebanese judges, lawyers, academics, and a representative of a media institution.
Human Rights Speech by the British Ambassador
"The Legal Framework of Human Rights as a Necessary Protection for Individual Citizens and for Diversity" was the title of the lecture delivered by the British Ambassador Mrs. Francis Guy on the 11th of March 2010 in Jamal
Abdel Nasser Hall at Beirut Arab University, Beirut Site.
The speech was scheduled as a response to the invitation sent by the Human Rights Center at Beirut Arab University represented by its Director Dr. Omar Houri . The speech was followed by an open discussion with the students about the various human rights issues.
Youth Building Reconciliation II (YBR II)
YBR II was held in partnership with ALEF, a Lebanese NGO.
This activity was organized in BAU-Beirut Site from April 27 till 30 under the title "ikhtilaf Bedoun Khilaf".
During these days Alef volunteers interacted with BAU students through non formal activities to discuss different issues related to human rights. There was also mobile library caravan which contained books, DVDs, and material related to the themes of youth activism and diversity management. Those resources were available as a platform for communication and exchange of ideas.
This activity was concluded by a BAU Student Declaration signed by the participants, faculty and President of the university in which environmental concerns where stressed and steps to overcome them where taken.
NGO Fair 2010
Under the patronage of the Minister of State H.E Mrs. Mona Ofeish, the Human Rights Center at Beirut Arab University organized a 4 hours NGO Fair on the 17th of May, 2010. A total of 28 active NGOs participated in the fair, which aimed to introduce the university students to the various issues of human rights.
During the fair, more than 60 students from different nationalities and majors filled up the center's application forms and thus expressing their interest in joining its activities.
NDU International Conference on: "The Role of Arab Universities in the Education, Practice and Promotion of Human Rights
The Director of the Human Rights Center, Dr. Omar Houri, participated in the International Conference on "The role of Arab universities in the education, practice and promotion of Human Rights", which was organized by Notre Dame University on the 21st and 22nd of May, 2010.
In his speech, Dr. Houri focused on the goals and activities of the Human Rights Center at Beirut Arab University. He also presented a brief description of the Human Rights course which the university has been teaching for the past four years.
The A to Z of British Islam
On December 15 2010, The Human Rights Center hosted the British Ambassador, H.E Francis Guy, for a second time at the BAU campus in Beirut to discuss the situation of Muslims in the UK. The Ambassador also attended a screening of a human rights film entitled "The A to Z of British Islam" followed by an open discussion with the students concerning the content of the film.
International Conference on Combating Trafficking in Persons in Lebanon: Government and Civil Society Partnership
Under the patronage of the Minister of Justice, H.E Mr. Ibrahim Najjar, the Human Rights Center and the Faculty of Law at Beirut Arab University, in cooperation with Johns Hopkins University, organized the "International Conference on Combating Trafficking in Persons in Lebanon: Government and Civil Society Partnership" which was held on January 3 and 4, 2011.
Seminar on Human Rights Education for University Teachers from the MENA Region
From 11 till 14 January 2011, The Human Rights Center at Beirut Arab University, in cooperation with Raoul Wallenberg Institute, organized a "Seminar on Human Rights Education for University Teachers from the MENA Region". The participants included teachers from following universities: Hasan II University, Marakesh University, Mohammed IV University, Al Quds University, University of Jordan, Maastricht University, Notre Dame University, and Beirut Arab University


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Check out SOULone Live
SOULone is a local band on the Outer Banks, fusing musical styles like acoustic rock, reggae, blues, jazz and funk. They mold all of these expressions into their own, creating a unique experience. Voted 5 out of 5 stars on WeddingWire.com, they are capable of making any private party or wedding a time to remember. Their carefully selected cover songs can range from mellow "beach-like" music such as Jack Johnson, G Love, Bob Marley and Sublime; then go to a more rock-influenced sound like Kings of Leon, Pearl Jam, Gomez, Snow Patrol and Pete Yorn; then step way back to cover songs from Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Steve Miller Band, Tom Petty and more. Any way you slice it, it's just great music that you can connect with.
SOULone Trio Band Members
Brent Nultemeier: Guitar/Vocals
Mickey Calhoun: Bass
Dave Ferrara: Drums
Check out our improved and upgraded sound system!!
All shows after 10 pm are 21 and up with valid ID. Sorry, no exceptions granted
Download Our Event Calendar
We are now making our Outer Banks Events and Live Music Poster available for download. Please display our poster at your place of business to remind your co-workers of what's happening this month, who knows, maybe it will strike up a conversation and everyone will want to come for drinks and dinner together sometime!? You could also download this Outer Banks events and live music calendar and pin it up on your wall at work as a personal reminder of when your favorite bands will be playing at the Outer Banks Brewing Station!
If you have any suggestions for Outer Banks live music, we would like to know what bands our fans would like to see here at the brewery! Send us a shout!
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Sign up for our "Brew Club" to get the latest updates on beers, bands, and menu specials.
Give us your birthday and anniversary for a nice thank you gift on your special days!


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Is there any way to get vista to overwrite files with a "yes to all" button that actually does "yes to all"?
In XP, when you said "yes to all" during a mass file copy, it took care of everything. It assumed you really wanted to overwrite the files. With Vista, it asks about every different type of file and folder.
Oddly enough, you can remove the delete file confirmation through the recycle bin; I no longer have to say "yes" every time I want to delete a file. Surely there must be some way to set permissions so "yes to all" really means that...
Thanks in advance for your help, everyone.


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Annoy a Liberal, Help Elect Three Black Conservatives to Congress - firstname.lastname@example.com - Gmail
Dear Patriot,
In 2010 we helped elect two black conservative Republicans to Congress. This year we are going to elect three. Tim Scott, Mia Love and Allen West.
However, the Democrats despise black conservatives.
They are throwing everything and the kitchen sink at these three champions of limited government.
The liberals are savaging them with horrific negative ads every single day. They are calling them terrible names. They are attacking them personally.
These heroes need our help.
Please make a special generous contribution of $25, $35, $50, $100, $250 or more to help BAMPAC elect Tim Scott of South Carolina, Mia Love of Utah and Allen West of Florida.
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This activity investigates how you might make squares and pentominoes from Polydron.
If you had 36 cubes, what different cuboids could you make?
How can you put five cereal packets together to make different
shapes if you must put them face-to-face?
We received several well reasoned solutions to The Money Maze. Lucy and Hayley from Thomas Reade Primary School and Ben from St Michael's C of E Primary School sent particularly clear solutions where they showed each step in turn. Here is Lucy and Hayley's contribution:
I like the way you have presented this, girls, it makes it easy to follow the operations.


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Central Asia
The situation
Afghanistan has dominated the worldwide opium market for more than a decade. In 2009, the total quantity of opium produced in that country was 6,900 metric tons, accounting for 90 per cent of global supply. Afghan heroin feeds a global market worth some $55 billion annually, and most of the profits of the trade are made outside Afghanistan. Afghanistan and its neighbours are affected by trafficking as the drugs are moved to their key destination markets of Western Europe and the Russian Federation. About a third of the heroin produced in Afghanistan is transported to Europe via the Balkan route, while a quarter is trafficked north to Central Asia and the Russian Federation along the northern route. Afghan heroin is also increasingly meeting a rapidly growing share of Asian demand. Approximately 15-20 metric tons are estimated to be trafficked to China, while a further 35 metric tons are trafficked to other South and South-East Asian countries. Some 35 metric tons are thought to be shipped to Africa, while the remainder supplies markets in other parts of Asia, North America and Oceania.
The northern and Balkan heroin routes
Source: UNODC World Drug Report 2010
Regional focus
UNODC response to illicit drug trafficking within the framework of the Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries
The Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries covers UNODC support to anti drug trafficking efforts in the countries of Central Asia. The boom of opium production in Afghanistan echoes loudly through the political and social fabric of the region.
Trafficking of opiates occurs along diverse trajectories with a vast array of methods but transport by road continues to be the most frequent for large quantities. Every year, approximately 375 tons of heroin flow from Afghanistan to the rest of the world and Southern Afghanistan acts as the primary heroin manufacture and export point towards Iran and Pakistan. Approximately 160 tons of heroin was trafficked through Pakistan in 2009, putting an estimated $650 million in the pockets of drug traffickers. 115 tons of heroin was estimated trafficked into Iran towards Turkey and Western Europe. The other path from Afghanistan is the northern route which carried an estimated 90 tons of heroin on different paths through the Central Asian States to the Russian Federation and beyond. Reports also indicate a growing importance of these northward trafficking routes for Afghan opiates flowing into China.
Besides opiates, reports show a growing prevalence of cannabis production in Central Asia. The hashish trade has grown in recent years, and total production today may rival that of Europe's traditional supplier, Morocco. All of Afghanistan's neighbours are reporting increases in cannabis seizures, and cannabis production has been reported in 20 of Afghanistan's 33 provinces. With entrenched smuggling networks, widespread insecurity and a drug-based economy, Afghanistan is ideally placed to become a major player in the global hashish market.
The Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries will provide a platform under which the shared responsibility between the countries in the region (Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) and the international community can be strategically planned and implemented as recommended by several Commission on Narcotic Drugs and UN Security Council resolutions.
The Regional Programme aims to target drug trafficking related threats via a number of goals which, in general, aim to increase the capacity of the countries of the region in combating drug trafficking. Goals of the Regional Programme include increasing border controls and information sharing amongst the countries of the region. By initiating frameworks and fora for cooperation, these countries can improve their ability to monitor their respective borders, as well as share vital information which will mutually support border control efforts. The Regional Programme also seeks to increase use of evidence-based, joint investigations, as well as the use of forensic evidence. In particular, the Regional Programme will include promulgating regional standards and standard operating procedures in order to encourage improvements in national capacities and facilitate more effective international cooperation.
UNODC response to illicit drug trafficking, regional initiatives in Central Asia
The Paris Pact Initiative (PPI) represents the international community's determination to combat the trafficking in opiates originating in Afghanistan in a balanced and comprehensive manner. In May 2003, at a Ministerial Conference on Drug Routes from Central Asia to Europe, hosted in Paris by the French Government, more than 55 Countries and international organisations subscribed to the principle of shared responsibility in the fight against opiates trafficking from Afghanistan. UNODC launched the Paris Pact Initiative Phase I, in September 2004. This first phase was principally a regional coordination programme for countries affected by Afghan heroin trafficking, and concentrated principally on strengthening border controls, continuing to develop regional cooperation, and on activities within the field of Counter Narcotics Enforcement (CNE) including legal reform and institutional frameworks.
The Triangular Initiative (TI) was established in direct response to the Paris Pact Expert Round Table recommendations, which called for greater cooperation in the field of counter-narcotics. The Triangular Initiative aims to enhance cross-border cooperation in the field of counter-narcotics enforcement among Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran. The TI has been a major stimulus in drawing together Ministers and senior officials from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran to discuss and agree upon measures to improve cross-border cooperation in countering narcotics trafficking and the smuggling of precursor chemicals, to and from Afghanistan.
The Rainbow Strategy (RS) is an umbrella framework to facilitate the implementation of priority actions identified at the Paris Pact Expert Round Tables. This strategy consists of several operational plans. Each plan addresses key targets, allowing for constructive engagement with prime regional actors, facilitating and supplementing interventions from national governments and other Paris Pact partners.
The Central Asian Regional and Information Coordination Centre (CARICC) aims to facilitate information and intelligence exchange and analysis, and to assist in the coordination of operational activities of the various law enforcement agencies in the region including police, drug control agencies, customs, border guards and special services and thereby improve effectiveness in countering drug trafficking. The centre started limited operation in November 2007 within its pilot phase. CARICC has coordinated operations on precursors control (TARCET I, II), and will coordinate operation TARCET III, which is scheduled for 2011. CARICC also coordinated a number of bilateral and multilateral operations between the member states and CARICC partners which resulted in dismantling the drug trafficking channels, seizures of drugs and arrests of the drug dealers.
UNODC response to illicit drug trafficking, Country Programmes in Central Asia
Promoting the Rule of Law and Public Health in Pakistan (2010-2014) contains responses to drug trafficking, including activities to enhance legislative regimes, increase knowledge and capacity of drug enforcement officials and improve interdiction capabilities, related both to drugs and precursor chemicals.
Technical Cooperation on Drugs and Crime in the Islamic Republic of Iran (2011-2014) seeks to support the Islamic Republic of Iran in combating its many drug-related challenges. In particular, drug trafficking decreases security, destabilizes the region and brings untold public health costs. In particular, the Regional Programme aims to decrease drug trafficking via more effective and efficient border controls, communication and interdiction efforts. The Programme also establishes a framework to support the Islamic Republic of Iran with decreasing drug demand and controlling the spread and treating HIV/AIDS.
The Integrated Country Programme for Afghanistan is currently being designed and drafted. UNODC plans on finalizing this draft and beginning implementation, in concert with the Afghanistan Government, in 2011.
In response to the request of the President of Kyrgyzstan made to the UNODC in September 2011, UNODC is formulating an integrated programme of assistance to support the efforts of Kyrgyzstan in reviving the criminal justice capacities to prevent and combat drug trafficking, corruption and organized crime. UNODC is also launching a project to support the newly established State Service on Drug Control in Kyrgyzstan on 25 April 2011, which will become an important component of the integrated programme of assistance for Kyrgyzstan.
Go to UNODC Central Asia website


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UIMA Addons 2.3.1 has been released so the -SNAPSHOT dependencies can be migrated to it.
The following contrib/uima libs need to be switched:
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Hi Koji,
I have done some of the work here, but I see that you have assigned this issue to yourself - do you mind if I take it over?
Here is a patch for trunk.
I got the replacement binary jars from http://apache.opensourceresources.org//uima///uima-addons-2.3.1-bin.zip, copied them into solr/contrib/uima/lib/, and renamed them to include the release version.
Run the following script before applying the patch:
svn rm solr/contrib/uima/lib/solr-uima-an-*.xml.template svn rm solr/contrib/uima/lib/uima-an-*-2.3.1-SNAPSHOT*.jar svn add solr/contrib/uima/lib/uima-an-*-2.3.1.jar
Thanks, Steven!
New version of the patch. Includes a CHANGES.txt entry, and ranames the uima-an-*.jar files in the eclipse configuration.
Committing shortly.
Committed to trunk and branch_3x.
Bulk close after 3.5 is released


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All St. James Parish schools closed on Friday due to weather
August 11, 2016 2:04 PMST. JAMES – The St. James Parish School System has announced that all of the schools within the parish will be closed on Friday due to the severe weather in the area. The school system announced early dismissal all of its West Bank schools on Thursday afternoon. However,... more »
Christians in Bethlehem mark Christmas amid violence
December 24, 2015 2:47 PMBETHLEHEM, West Bank - The Palestinian tourism minister says Bethlehem "is the birthplace of the king of peace, so what we want is peace." But Bethlehem in recent months has been a focal point for clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian protesters amid violence gripping the region. Today,... more »
GOP hopeful Huckabee says West Bank is part of Israel
August 18, 2015 1:47 PMJERUSALEM - Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee waded into Middle East politics by declaring the West Bank to be part of Israel. Huckabee made the remarks Tuesday while visiting a West Bank settlement. He told reporters "if you're going to visit Israel you should visit all of Israel, and that... more »
Israeli troops kill Palestinian in overnight West Bank raid
February 24, 2015 2:04 AMBETHLEHEM, West Bank - A Palestinian official says Israeli troops have shot and killed a Palestinian during an overnight raid in the West Bank. Bethlehem Governor Jebren al-Bakri says 19-year-old Jihad al-Jafari was shot in the chest Tuesday morning on the roof of his house in the Deheisha refugee camp... more »
Ascension, Iberville could put up money for new bridge study Play Video
July 25, 2014 10:08 PMGONZALES - The Baton Rouge area is a step closer to getting a little traffic relief. Thursday, the Ascension Parish Council approved a resolution to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with Iberville Parish to share some of the cost of a traffic study. Based on what Iberville... more »
Ascension Parish not taking West Bank crime lightly Play Video
July 24, 2013 11:29 AMDONALDSONVILLE- The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is stepping up crime fighting efforts following a deadly shooting last week and an uptick in crime stats over the last few months. Deputies arrested several individuals last week, after an apparent innocent bystander was shot and killed following a fight. Now... more »
2 West Bank parades to roll in New Orleans in 2014
June 3, 2013 2:02 PMNEW ORLEANS - Two Mardi Gras parade krewes that usually roll on the West Bank of the Mississippi River will parade along New Orleans' traditional uptown route in 2014. Longtime krewes Alla and Choctaw tell The Times-Picayune they're moving to the St. Charles Avenue route, leaving the krewes of Adonis,... more »
Proposal: West Bank Connector from BR to NO
April 1, 2013 10:40 AMPORT ALLEN - Opinions vary among local and state officials whether or not a proposed "West Bank Connector" can get off the ground this legislative session. Wilfred Barry, president of the SJB Group, a Baton Rouge design firm, is working with six parishes on a plan that would bring an... more »
Obama: Israeli settlements not constructive
March 21, 2013 9:41 AMRAMALLAH, West Bank - President Barack Obama says he's told Israel's leaders the U.S. does not consider settlement activity in the West Bank to be constructive or appropriate. He says the activity does not advance the cause of peace. Obama spoke at a news conference with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud... more »
Israeli-Palestinian clashes erupt in West Bank
January 1, 2013 4:27 PMTAMOUN, West Bank - An arrest raid by undercover Israeli soldiers disguised as vegetable vendors ignited rare clashes in the northern West Bank and has left 10 Palestinians wounded. Israeli army raids into Palestinian areas to seize activists and militants are fairly common. The raids are normally coordinated with Palestinian... more »


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(CHICAGO, IL) — The Chicago Blackhawks set an NHL record for best start to a season when they knocked off the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Friday night.
Rookie Brandon Saad scored a short-handed goal in the third period for the Blackhawks (14-0-3, 31 pts), snapping a 1-1 tie.
Viktor Stalberg also tacked on a goal for Chicago, who has captured 31 out of a possible 34 points so far this season. Ray Emery stopped 26 shots in the win.
They have now scored at least one point in each of their first 17 games this season and have yet to lose in regulation.
The 2006-2007 Anaheim Ducks previously held the record, earning points in their first 16 games that year.
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Columbia police: Missing woman found safe in Colorado
Cassandra Laronge, 27, found safe in Colorado Springs
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Columbia police have confirmed that a missing woman has been located in Colorado Springs, Colo.
A Columbia officer received a call on Saturday from a Colorado law enforcement agency saying Cassandra Laronge, 27, had contacted them and said she was fine.
Laronge was last seen Oct. 26 leaving a home in the 100 block of Oak Street, where she was staying with a friend.
Police say the warrants on Chris Mears, the man Laronge was suspected to be with, are still active, but an arrest has not been made.
Jorlena Williams, the mother of Cassandra Laronge, told ABC 17 News she is glad her daughter has been found, but will still worry about her daughter until Mears is found.
"It scares me because he is still out there and he has done some terrible things," Williams said.
Williams also said she has some ideas about where Mears could be heading next.
"He's still at large and we need to find him and he might be on his way back to that area in Missouri because he needs money," she said.
Williams is asking the public to keep an eye out for Mears.
ABC 17 News contacted the Colorado Springs Police Department to try to find details about the kind of car he may be driving and a possible license plate number. No new information has been given at this time.
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Matt Jones, a three-year team captain at the College of Saint Rose, has been named the men's soccer coach at Hudson Valley Community College.
"Our men's soccer program should be among the best in Region III every year. Matt's excellent soccer background, as a player and a coach, and his desire to win should help us return to the regional tournament," stated Hudson Valley Athletic Director Drew Marrochello.
Jones has served as a head coach in the Blackwatch Premier Soccer Club's Women's Program since 2002.
He has been an assistant coach with Saint Rose's women's team since 2003, helping the Golden Knights to two consecutive NCAA Division II tournaments. He also served as an assistant coach for the Golden Knights' men's team last season.
As a player, Jones is the third all-time leading scorer at Saint Rose with 17 goals and 14 assists. He's also played with the Electric City Shockers and the Albany Blackwatch Highlanders Premier Development League team.
Jones, who lives in Ballston Lake, replaces John Meehan, who compiled a 51-29-2 record in five years as the head coach of the Vikings.


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well not sure if i have a boost leak or what but car just feels slow. I looked at all lines and they seem fine.
Still new to this car so not sure what else to look for. however, i did find below. is this a mbc? if so, how do i adjust? also where is the boost solenoid located??


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Curtis Gardham scored one goal and set up the other four for the Miniota/Elkhorn C-Hawks on Saturday as they knocked off the Grandview Comets 5-2 in Elkhorn to repeat as North Central Hockey League champions.
Nat Howard added a goal and two assists as the C-Hawks won the best-of-five league final 3-2. Jason Bowles, Dillon Stonehouse and Kyle McLeod also scored while Cory Gardham made 19 saves for the C-Hawks, who pulled away with a pair of goals in both the second and third periods and netted a pair of markers while short-handed.
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I was a fortunate winner when Top Gear magazine ran a competition in which the prize was to test a Ford Focus at the motor industry test facility at Crowthorne. At this test facility it is possible to conduct a huge range of tests. Road surfaces are deliberately made slippy by use of rounded beads in the surface and water sprayed on top. The result helps a driver assess in a safe environment the road-holding limits of a vehicle.
Further tests can be done on braking performance and the effectiveness of ABS systems. In this test a car is accelerated towards and obstruction in the shape of a Y , as the driver approaches it at about 50mph at the last moment he is told which section of the Y he needs to guide the car in and stop before a series of cones. Definitely not one to try at home with your friends but under the professional supervision at the test centre it is very effective training and testing.
As there were three testers plus an examiner in each car it was possible to determine the level of comfort the car had as a driver and as a passenger in all the seats in the car. During a road test the examiner provided as stern a test as you would have had when you took your driving est. The prize at the end of this was to have the use of a Ford Focus for a week. As the Focus at this time had not been formally launched his was quite a special prize. There were to be 30 lucky winners from the 50 of us who were lucky enough to win the Top Gear competition. However even with these positive odds I was not lucky enough to win or more correctly did not drive well enough in the assessed sections to win. I was disappointed but it was still a fantastic day.
My overall view of the Focus was that it was an excellent car. Although I am more used to cars in the next class up (Mondeo/406/Laguna size) it did not feel cramped inside. The driving position was easily adjusted and suited all sizes , I am of average height but even taller drivers found it comfortable. Rear seat room is adequate and possibly a little above average for its size. The styling is certainly a revolutionary step forward from the drab Escort and many other Fords use similar styling cues eg Ka, Puma, Cougar, new Mondeo and even now on the new Galaxy. The family look is distinctive and is not dating too quickly which can be a problem with 'different' styling. The interior styling is also advanced but not to the extent of being gimmicky or worse distracting.
The handling was most impressive and the steering was very precise even in those sections made particularly demanding. Ride in a small car can often be a problem but the Ford engineers have managed a very good compromise which means the Focus does not tend to jump or roll excessively in corners. Performance overall was good, even with four adults in the car the engine felt lively and responsive. Finally the brakes had very good performance even after all four drivers in the car had had three goes each at the slalom stopping test.
One final treat lay in store for us. Before heading for home, the lucky ones in a new Focus for the week, all the testers had the opportunity of going round the test track as a passenger with ... Tiff Needell Now many will be familiar with Mr Needells activities on BBC 2's Top Gear. You will recall how his fellow presenters sit terrorised as he doughnuts the car round and does opposite lock tyre screeching turns. Well having been inside the car when he did these actions I can testify it is terrifying. Never mind Nemesis or Oblivion this is what being scared feels like.
A truly memorable day and with a very good car.
~ ~ I might have known I wouldn?t get what I had asked for! What am I talking about? The seeming inability of car hire companies to give you the car you have booked with them. This year it was the turn of Budget Car Hire at Toulouse Airport in southern France. ?Sorry sir. We don?t have a new model Renault Megane available this morning. We?ve given you a Ford Focus diesel instead.? Ah well. You can?t crib really (at least not TOO much) as it does state in the hire contract that they can substitute a car in the same group as you have booked. Thus it was that the mad cabbie and family ended up driving around in a Ford Focus for a fortnight while on holiday down in the Basque region of France. (St. Jean de Luz, just south of Biarittz) Or more specifically, a brand new Ford Focus 1.8 LX TDCi with just over 1,000 kilometres on the clock. (At least, at the start of the holiday!) ~ ~ My first impression of the car wasn?t great. At first glance, the Focus looks like a small car, and this was borne out when I began to load the holiday luggage, especially my golf clubs. In my own car (Nissan Maxima) I always load my tournament golf bag first, placing it lengthways across the back of the boot, and then loading in any bags and suitcases in front of it. I can even manage this trick in my wife?s Nissan Primera. But there was no way my golf clubs were fitting into the Ford Focus in this way. Instead, I had to lower one of the rear seats, which meant they were intruding through onto the passenger cabin. This caused untold hassle throughout the entire holiday, as it meant that my (expensive) golf equipment was constantly on open view, and I couldn?t leave the car parked anywhere out of my sight for fear of theft!
84;he Focus took the rest of the luggage without too much problem, but certainly I could never consider it as a potential purchase if for no other reason that my golf clubs simply didn?t fit properly in the boot as the car wasn?t wide enough. God only knows how you would manage if you were going on a golfing holiday with a couple of mates, and you had to fit not one but three sets of golf clubs into the back! One plus was that the car was a 5-door hatchback, and you could easily remove the shelf in the back window to give yourself a wee bit more space. ~ ~ My first impression of the car?s appearance wasn?t great either. ?A tin box on wheels? was my first thought, and the rounded bonnet and general appearance of the vehicle didn?t do a lot for me, or set the old pulse racing. (Unlike the Alfa Romeo 156 I had on hire in Italy a couple of years back!) This was borne out when I actually got behind the wheel and started driving. I don?t like a car where the front of the bonnet isn?t visible from the driver?s seat, and this is the case in the Focus. It means that you are never too sure of your position on the road, and this can cause you major hassle especially when you are parking a car that you?re not used to driving. But the overall visibility in relation to other cars was OK. ~ ~ In fairness, the interior of the Focus belies its exterior ?tin box? appearance. The first thing that struck me on sitting into the car was its spaciousness, and the comfortable seats and driving position. The driver?s seat adjusts up and down and backwards and forwards, and the steering wheel is adjustable, so with a bit of fiddling you?ll soon get in a good driving position that suits you. There?s plenty of room for the driver and front seat passenger to get comfy, and my wife seemed to be happy and comfortable enough in the back seat. (At least, she said she was
!) As with most cars in this class, you wouldn?t want to be going too far with three fully grown adults in the rear though, unless they were into close encounters. (It would be a VERY tight fit) But there?s plenty of room for two grown-ups with the legroom behind the front seats being reasonable. The controls were all easily accessible, and one feature I particularly liked was that the radio/cassette/CD player could be controlled from a stalk on the side of the steering wheel. Volume, station, roaming, and presets could all be easily accessed without ever having to take your eyes of the road or your hands of the steering wheel. This is a great safety feature, which Renault were first to introduce in their cars back in the 1980?s (I had it in a 1984 model Renault 25) and which many other manufacturers now appear to be copying. ~ ~ Front electric windows and mirrors were standard, and there were airbags for both the driver and front seat passenger. Mind you, the windows weren?t opened that much, as we used the (very effective) air conditioning system to keep us cool when the temperature inside the car became unbearable. A wee word of advice to anyone hiring a holiday car in a hot climate. NEVER be tempted to hire one without air-con in an attempt to save a few pounds or Euro! Air-con is an essential in really hot weather, and provides welcome relief when you?ve been trudging around somewhere in hot weather. It?s like stepping into a cold shower it?s so refreshing. Another thing I liked were the two drink holders in the front. A cool soft drink is a must on a long drive in hot weather, and my wee lass and I kept well stocked up on Fanta Orange and Diet Coke to slake our thirst. (Why does Fanta Orange taste SO much better on the Continent than in Ireland or the UK, by the way??) &
#84;he Focus even had an optional drink holder located between the front seats for the rear passenger. I say ?optional? as it was cleverly hidden away under the rear seat ashtray, which when removed revealed the drink holder. (My clever wee lass discovered this) It also had an extra electrical socket (cigarette lighter) in the back seat, which you can use to operate things like travelling kettles, or to recharge your mobile. (Handy) A smallish glove compartment, but it had plenty of little nooks and crannies (side of the doors, behind the gear lever) for stowing things like maps, brochures, sunglasses, mobile phones, etc. ~ ~ On our first night in France we were hit by a thunder and lightning storm while we were out at dinner. Even with the blower on full and the air-con working the windscreen was still badly affected by condensation, making driving difficult due to the poor visibility. But this is no problem with the Focus, as it?s fitted with a heated windscreen as well as the standard heated rear window. A flick of the switch, and the glass both front and rear was as clear as a bell. This is the first time I?ve had to use this feature on a car, and I was VERY impressed. Less impressive (at least at first) was the lever to open the bonnet. Or should I say, the LACK of a lever to open the bonnet! We ran out of windscreen washer fluid, so I filled a large plastic bottle one morning and went down to refill it. After a fruitless hunt all around the cabin for the bonnet release switch I had to eventually admit defeat, and resort to looking it up in the owner?s manual. No luck there, as it was all in French, and I simply couldn?t work it out. (Stupid mad cabbie!) Enter my wee lass, who discovered that it?s operated by a hidden lock under the little Ford logo badge on the front grille of the car! I was fi
t to be tied by this stage, but on reflection have to admit that it?s a clever idea, and could possibly stop your car from being nicked, as it would be very hard for a potential thief to discover unless they were familiar with this particular model of car. ~ ~ OK. What was it like to drive? Let it be said from the outset that (unlike most taxi drivers!) I?m not particularly a big fan of diesel-powered cars. I prefer the extra ?oomph? you get with a petrol engine, and am quite happy to pay the extra cost of the fuel in order to achieve this. But I have to admit that of all the diesel cars I have driven the Ford Focus has to be one of the best. You still get that slightly tractor-like growl when you first start it up, and the engine noise is fairly harsh for the first few miles until the engine warms up and reaches its optimum running temperature. But after that you would be hard pushed to even realise that it was an ?oil burner? you were driving. Even on a French motorway at speeds in excess of 100mph (OK, I know!) you could hold a conversation with ease without shouting at each other the engine noise was so unobtrusive. Also, the wind noise from the doors and windows was practically non-existent. ~ ~ Engine power was great. It has to be noted that this is a 115bhp, direct injection, 1.8-litre (1753cc) turbo-charged diesel engine, but even having said that I was a bit surprised at just how responsive it was, and the good acceleration. Diesel engines tend to have a wee bit more torque (pulling power) than their petrol equivalents, and the Focus had it in spades. If you felt like giving it a rip, you could reach the 60mph mark in less than 11 seconds, (10.74 to be precise) and it would carry you onto a top speed in excess of 120mph. 122mph is the quoted top speed, although I never tried to prove it. (Although I did hit 110mph or ther
eabouts on the odd occasion!) The Focus has a highly versatile 5-speed manual gearbox. I say versatile, because it was just as happy chugging along at 25mph in fifth gear as it was at over 100mph. And the pulling power was great right through all the gears, especially if you were overtaking. Drop it into fourth and floor the pedal and it blasted past nearly everything in sight. (OK. Maybe NOT the Ferrari we spotted in Biarittz. Heh, heh) Front wheel drive (most cars are these days) so the road holding was grand, although it has to be said I?m not really inclined to take corners like Michael Schumaker. But certainly I always felt totally in control, and never at any time in danger of losing the run of the car. ~ ~ Now comes the good bit. This car will run practically forever on a full tank of diesel! OK, obviously that?s a slight exaggeration, but you WILL be getting out your wallet far less frequently with a diesel than with a petrol car, at least to fill it with fuel. Quoted consumption figures are somewhere around the 40 miles plus per gallon around town, and about 65 miles per gallon on a long run. This gives an average fuel consumption figure of around 51 miles per gallon. Even driving it very hard on the French motorways, I reckon I was averaging about 45 miles per gallon. This is cheap motoring, considering a gallon of fuel in France is about 12 cents a litre dearer than here in Ireland. The drawback to a diesel engine (if you own the car) is that servicing costs tend to be a bit higher than with a petrol engine. The oil and filter have to be changed about twice as frequently. (My taxi driver friends do this every 5,000 or 6,000 miles) So the best thing is to shop around until you find somebody that will do this for you at a good price. (Or do it yourself!) Another a
dvantage to owning a Ford is that there are a LOT of them around, so that if something major goes wrong in the engine, you can often pick up second hand parts at a breaker?s yard (from a crashed car) or buy ?spurious? (copied) parts in a motor factors. (But watch the quality of the parts you buy!) ~ ~ Pricewise (in the UK) you can expect to pay in the region of around £14,300 to about £16,000 for a new model Ford Focus 1.8 LX TDCi. (Prices sourced at Autotrader) Used you can pick up a 1999 model for about £3,500 upwards. One thing to remember when shopping for a Ford Focus is that it?s one of the most popular cars in its class, and tends to have high residual values, (holds its price well) so you?ll pay more for a Focus second hand than you will for say a Vauxhall Astra. (Or equivalent car) This is good if you are buying a Focus new, but bad if you are in the market for a used car. ~ ~ Would I personally buy a Ford Focus diesel? Well, no, but only because I have a preference for larger cars. I would certainly give it a strong recommendation for anyone who is in the market for a car of this size and type. Four stars out of five from the mad cabbie. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ © KenJ July 2004 ~~~~~~~~~~~~
Having driven various fords over the years(escorts,cortinas,granadas)the focus is a revelation.Great driving position and a willing and responsive engine bring the pleasure back to long distance driving. The tdi does roughly 600 miles to a full tank driving at motorway speeds and probably more if driven at 56 mph.Equipment levels are excellent electric front windows,sunroof,r/cassette and multi play c d changer. Comfort levels are also first rate seating four adults comfortably or five with a bit of a squeeze. Most peoples initial reaction when travelling in the car for the first time is how quiet it is for a diesel and also the high seats give a lot better view of the road. My only gripe is the boot which is small,two large suitcases and its full,but apart from that I would recommend this car to anyone who wants a stylish and economical car.


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Comfort Inn And Suites
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Comfort Inn And Suites
About the Hotel
Property Location
A stay at Comfort Inn And Suites places you in the heart of Yorkton, convenient to Western Development Museum - Yorkton and Yorkton Exhibition Center. This hotel is within close proximity of Painted Hand Casino and Deer Park Municipal Golf Course.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include complimentary weekday newspapers and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include high-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge), laundry facilities, and an elevator (lift). RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Conference space
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
- Number of floors - 4
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Elevator/lift
- In-room accessibility
- Total number of rooms - 80
- Laundry facilities
- Fitness facilities
- Indoor pool
- Free breakfast
- Gift shops or newsstand
Room Facilities
- Free WiFi
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Cable TV service
- Private bathroom
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free local calls
- Free weekday newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Microwave
- Pay movies
- Refrigerator
Hotel Policy
Know Before You Go
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With its elegant Jacobean Great Hall, the Visit England four star Thurnham Hall is a 12th-century country estate set in nearly 30 acres of grounds in scenic Lancashire. It features a leisure centre with heated indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness centre and beauty salon, available for a surcharge. The grounds include a picnic area, fishing lake and playground.
Set in either the historic main house or in modern courtyard buildings, the spacious apartments include a well-equipped kitchen with hob, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, kettle and coffee machine. Each apartment has a private bathroom with bath or shower and hairdryer. Freeview TV, a DVD player and iHome alarm clock are also provided. Some apartments have a balcony or terrace. The on-site restaurant and lounge bar provide delicious local and international cuisine in a friendly setting. For your convenience a grocery store is also available on-site. Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property, at an additional cost. The historic university city of Lancaster, with its medieval castle, Maritime Museum and the majestic Williamson Park, is just 5 miles away and local buses stop at the gates of the property. The glorious scenery of the Lake District National Park and the Lune Valley are easily reached in 45 minutes' drive. PLEASE NOTE: All special requests are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Apartments are not all on one level and there might be accessing / internal steps. For guests with mobility difficulties, please contact the property directly to arrange this in advance. Requests for wheelchair accessible accommodation must be confirmed by the resort. Children of all ages are included in the maximum occupancy of the apartments. Please provide a printed copy of your booking confirmation and photographic ID on arrival. A refundable security deposit of GBP 100 per apartment is required upon arrival. This deposit is obligatory and must be paid with a valid debit or credit card. Guests who are unable to provide the deposit will not gain entry to the apartment. Early check-in and late checkouts may be possible subject to availability, charges will apply. Additional fees apply for the use of the leisure centre and other resort facilities. Wifi is available from GBP 5. 95 per day for 2 devices. Charges vary depending on room type. Please contact the property directly for further information. Only hotel guests are permitted on the premises and to use the hotel facilities. Pets are not allowed at the hotel. Apartments are not cleaned on a daily basis. The number of cleans depends on the length of stay. Extra cleaning services are available for an additional fee. Sofa beds are not made up on arrival, please contact the property directly to arrange this in advance. One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a child's cot/crib. The maximum number of cots/cribs in a room is 1. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Early checkin and late checkouts may be possible subject to availability, late checkout charges will apply. Wifi is available from £5. 95 per day for 2 devices. Charges vary depending on room type. Car parking space is limited to one permit per room. Please contact the property if you are due to arrive after 12am/midnight. The swimming pool operates an adult-only policy at certain times. Tables in the restaurant are limited and advance booking is recommended to guarantee your reservation. Breakfast is served from 9-11am and food service is available from 12pm (last food orders 8:45pm). The bar is open from 9am to 11pm. For more information please call the property. Please note: Apartment refurbishments will take place from 19 February 2017 to 25 May 2017. This work will be conducted from 7am - 6pm and every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Garden and paths renovation will take place from 19 February 2017 to 25
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When I talked with Mathisen at the end of mini-camp back in January about the possibility of switching positions, he said he was still expecting to be at catcher, and that he hadn't been told by the team that he would be working at another position. That was still the case at the start of Spring Training, and he's still listed as a catcher on the boards at Pirate City. However, Jake Seiner of MiLB.com is reporting that Mathisen will be making a move to third base this year in West Virginia to solve the log-jam at the c...
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- The Philippines attracted around 4 million tourists last year
- Thailand attracted 19 million visitors during the same period
- Social media a huge help to promoting the Philippines as holiday destination
The Philippines Department of Tourism has a lot to boast about. The country has beautiful beaches, great scuba diving and a culture that is known for its hospitality. What it doesn't have is a lot of money for a global tourism campaign.
Thankfully, the country's social media mad population is happy to help. In January, the government launched a campaign with the tagline "It's More Fun in the Philippines," openly inviting the country's bloggers, tweeters and Facebook friends to come up with their own ads.
"We just opened another battlefront, which was the social media side and tapping into the fact that there are 27 million Filipinos on Facebook," says campaign creator David Guerrero.
The response was resounding. Within hours #itsmorefuninthephilippines became the number one trending item on Twitter. Facebook pages filled with homemade ads popped up, exclaiming everything from "Social Climbing, More Fun in the Philippines," to "Angry Birds, More Fun in the Philippines."
Roland Benzon was one of many Filipinos who seized on the campaign with delight, creating his own Facebook album of ads. Within 24 hours, his work was shared by over 10,000 people.
He says the democratic nature of the campaign inspired him.
"Usually it's top down," he says. "The government does something and we just sit there passively reacting to it and voicing our opinions. Here it wasn't that way. We actually made the ads."
The use of crowd-sourcing did mean that not all the ads stuck to the positive messages the government hoped to convey. Ads sprung up with slogans like "Poverty, More Fun in the Philippines," and "Corruption, More Fun in the Philippines."
"There is no way with a genuine people's campaign that you can control everything that people are going to say and everything is going to be the way you'd like it to be," says Guerrero. Still he feels the positive reception for the campaign has overwhelmed the negative.
Tourism numbers to the Philippines are rising, though the country does have a long way to go. Fewer than four million people visited the country last year, compared with 19 million to Thailand and the industry has yet to become a tent pole for the broader economy. However visitor arrivals were up nearly 16% in the first two months of this year.
One of the Philippines' greatest battles in attracting tourists will continue to be its poor infrastructure. Roads and airports across the country are in need of a major upgrade and tourists' complaints range from hassles with dishonest taxi drivers to less than savory toilets.
The current government has said it is committed to upgrading the country's tourism infrastructure, allocating a chuck of money towards the cause in the 2012 budget. Those involved in the travel industry says such government support is necessary if the country wants to fully capitalize on the buzz from its tourism campaign.
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Hi. I am trying to get some information on general deck building codes across the country. The main issue I am searching for is how the decks are attached to the homes. I am aware that several years ago there wasn't really a set code on the proper type of fasteners and that decks recently have been failing because they have only been attached with nails. When did this really become frowned upon, and the codes set in to use lag bolts and screws? I don't need an exact date, just a general time frame.
I am also aware that there are codes that are set from county to county, but I figured that this would be an issue that's the same all across the board.
The requirement isn't the same everywhere. Where I live (and most places I suspect), lag bolts can be used. When I did a Habitat for Humanity build in North Carolina, the deck had to be through-bolted to the rim joist.
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lag bolts or carriage bolts are pretty much standard practice
the only issue that arises with carriage bolts is accessiblity on the inside of the floor rim joist for the house.. you cant always get at the carriage bolt on the inside to tighten the nut on them so lags are used instead.. for a lag bolt it has to be a minimum of 1/2" diameter and usually 6" long sometimes 8"
Make it free standing and there's not going to be any damage to the home.
I used these on the last couple decks i built they work great just run them in with an impact.
well,that's interesting! I never really thought about how my deck is attached to the house. I imagine that since this house was built 30+ years ago,the ledger board is probably just nailed into the rim joist. sounds like a good idea to get some of those "fastenmaster" screws and secure things well.
Yes, those are great. They are what I used on my decks. Home Depot carries them.
I never fasten a ledger directly to the side of a house.
Instead I remove the siding, install Storm and Ice Shield to the wall.
I use 1 X 6 X the width of the rim joist vinyl lumber as shims to get the ledger out away from the wall.
Then you can use Strom and Ice, wide window tape, bendable vinyl flashing, copper to flash from the wall out over the ledger.
Then reinstall the siding.
Never install the decking tight to the siding.
Never have the decking any closer then 4" to any door openings. If the deckings even with any threshold you will be dealing with water getting in under it.
through bolts ( 5/8" minimum) here in NC have been mandatory for quite a few years, lags have a tendency to reverse themselves and get loose in the hole when they move around...
[quote=hand drive;1064212]through bolts ( 5/8" minimum) here in NC have been mandatory for quite a few years, lags have a tendency to reverse themselves and get loose in the hole when they move around...[/quote
wouldnt carriage bolts do the same thing or are you putting loctite on the threads of hte bolt or doing a lock nut method by installing two nuts on it
and joes right about having the decking at the same height as the door threshold.. the detail i use is to use say a 2x12 ledger thats kept down 2 or 3`from the threshold which gets flashed. then the joists themselves are 2x10`s that are installed with the bottoms flush with the bottom of the ledger which creates a kick board per say so if your shovelling snow off the deck your not slamming the shovel into the siding which can damage it
I once again use 3/4" vinly lumber under any thresholds.
It fully supports it, and does not stick out past it.
I've seen at least a dozen subfloors rotted out from someone using a 2 X anything under a doors threshold. It sticks out just enough to form a funnel to direct water under it.
good call, the vinyl isnt porous either like wood that can draw moisture through it. ive done this as well usually when the layout for the courses of siding would work out creating an odd reveal. its especially a good idea for vinyl siding jobs if only a thin strip has to fit in between the door and deck
I don't remember the exact time, but around 10-12 years ago, decks were falling off brick buildings in Chicago, second floor level. Then everyone started questioning ledger fastening. The magazine "Journal of Light Construction" did an excellent article detailing different ways to fasten ledgers. A lot more hardware was used than people thought. Before that, guys just seemed to wing it. Proper flashing was also included in the article.
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Despite its recent success, few knew what to expect out of Alabama State last season as coach Rob Spivery brought in a bevy of newcomers. For the first couple of months of the season, those newcomers looked like a bunch of misfits, and it appeared as if the Hornets might suffer a surprising fall from grace. Then all of a sudden in late January, Alabama State became the Alabama State the rest of the Southwestern Athletic Conference has become accustomed to seeing. Something clicked, the new players caught on to Spivery's defensive-oriented system, and the Hornets proceeded to win 10 of their final 12 regular-season games after a 1-5 start. They finished second to Mississippi Valley State, then rattled off three straight wins in the SWAC Tournament to earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
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