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Private dick Nicolas Cage loses fiancée Sarah Jessica Parker in a rigged poker game to card shark James Caan and goes through heaven and (comic) hell and a fair few Elvis' to win her back.
Before Sex and the City made her an international mega-star, SJP was a budding film actress and this was probably the biggest success she had. Although it's not a bad film, it's just as well she took the role as Carrie.
Nicolas is spending the last few moments with his mother before she dies when she makes him promise to never marry. After she has died, Cage is confused as to whether to go against his lste mother's wishes and be happy or stay single for the rest of his life, but true to his bleloved mum. After dating Parker for several months, Cage overcomes his issues concerning commitment and his mother and arranges to marry his girlfriend in Vegas.
Once they get there, Cage gets carried away gambling and has soon racked up more debts than he can afford. In steps a wealthy business tycoon who offers to pay off all his owings for one night with his fiancee. Cage reluctantly agrees at first but then once the man and his girl have gone he has second thoughts. The chase is then on for him to find them but with the tycoon's lackeys making his life difficult it could prove to be harder than expected.
Cage and Parker have good chemistry in a modern day screwball comedy tht is romantic, charming and entertaining.
A screwball comedy, with two well-cast leads, with a pre-Sex and the City Parker and a amusing Cage. The plot is ridiculous but enjoyably so, with enough jokes to carry it for an hour and a half and a relatively fast pace prevents you from seeing the holes in the story.


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Honeycomb Organic-Cotton Coverlet and Sham
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Honeycomb Organic-Cotton Coverlet is rated out of 5 by 6.
Rated 5 out of 5 by ourtinyhouse from Such a great weight and beautiful color! This is a beautiful blanket. It is well made and is the perfect weight for cool evenings. I can see us using it all year round. It washes well. I am considering buying another. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2017-03-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by jseek from just gorgeous Simple, subtle, rich. This coverlet feels exactly as great as it looks. The color (tourmaline) drew me in, but the perfect texture and luxurious hand really set it apart. Definitely underpriced for the quality. I keep checking to see if GH has added additional colors so I could buy it for the master bedroom as well...
Date published: 2017-01-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by 1ozarkquilter from Sand colored coverlet I purchased this coverlet for my twin sized iron bed. It lays across the bottom on top of a hand made quilt and looks absolutely perfect. It has been washed and held up well. I'd say it offers moderate warmth, not too thick and not too thin. The cotton is a good quality weave and it maintains its honeycomb design after being washed. I did tumble dry low to avoid shrinkage.
Date published: 2016-10-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gret1 from Excellent quality Excellent quality! Honeycomb pattern very nice and the light silver is beautiful
Date published: 2016-10-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by JulyGirl from Beautiful Coverlet! The 'sand' coverlet is outstanding. It is simply beautiful, so very soft, and adds tranquility to a guest bedroom. Perfect in every way. Thank you, Garnet Hill for superb quality!
Date published: 2016-09-29
Rated 2 out of 5 by TrishB from Thin and oddly sized This is super soft, but I ordered in it soft white and the quilt is completely see through. You could see the faint pattern of my sheets underneath it. Also, either the size described is completely off or I got a defective quilt. I ordered a queen and it is an exact 102 by 102 inch square. Quilts for beds are not square and that size is neither appropriate for a queen or a king sized bed.
Date published: 2017-01-08
Is it organic cotton filled too? If not, what is it filled with?thanks
This is 100% organic cotton.
Date published: 2017-02-16
Is the sand or off white color featured with the Block Print cork sheets?
The soft white is pictured with the sheets in the cork color.
Date published: 2016-12-20
Color & weight questions for Honeycomb Coverlet
I'm going to order this for a guest room and I have three questions. 1) looking at monitor colors I think Sand or the Soft White might work. Can you advise if off white sheets will work with these, or are they going to need white sheets for best look? 2) I have a GH Dream Quilt - which I love - in Birch in my master bedroom. Can you advise how close the Sand in this coverlet is to the Birch color in the Dream Quilt? 3) Are you able to compare the weight of this to the Dream Quilt? Thanks!
1. You can use either white or off-white, it's really personal preference. 2. The sand leans more toward brown than the birch Dream Quilt. 3. They are comparable in weight.
Date published: 2016-09-22
Weight Question
What is the weight of this quilt vs the Eileen Fisher Rippled Cotton Coverlet?
It is heavier than the Eileen Fisher Seasonless Silk Comforter.
Date published: 2016-10-15
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Presenting a modern twist on a retro Scandinavian design the Elise dining table is the statement piece that your home has been crying out for. Brought to life by Danish designers Actona the rectangular top of this stunning dining option is finished in a beautiful yet hard wearing high gloss white lacquer and features a tapered gently curving edge.
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By Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY
A look at the news with a fantasy twist:
Players to watch
•Richie Sexson, 1B, Mariners: Manager John McLaren benched Sexson for Miguel Cairo for several consecutive games. Sexson appears to be a long way from his 39-homer, 121-RBI season in 2005, and his 21 homers and 64 RBI from last year might be a reach if he keeps struggling to hit above .200.
However, his starting job may not be in jeopardy. Manager John McLaren said the Mariners sat Sexson to work on his swing and frame of mind.
•J.J. Putz, RP, Mariners: Putz had a 5.60 ERA with three blown saves. Putz had already walked more batters and blown more saves than he did last year, when he had a 1.38 ERA. According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, he has seen reduced velocity, too.
He hasn't lost his job yet, but it's time to look for other options if you're using him. Brandon Morrow had 22 strikeouts in 15 innings this season, but the Mariners have thought about making him a starter. Ryan Rowland-Smith was 2-for-2 in save chances filling in for Putz when he was out with a rib-cage injury earlier this season.
•Joba Chamberlain, SP, Yankees: He was scheduled to make his first start for the Yankees this week. The Yankees will limit his pitches as he starts out, but remember that Chamberlain was a starter in college and in the minor leagues.
Schedule edge
Teams with scheduling edges for the week of June 9-15. Weatherproofed teams are those with games exclusively at ballparks with roofs or in California, which generally has few rainouts.
American League
Short weeks (six games or fewer): Orioles (six), Red Sox (six), Rays (six), Blue Jays (six), Angels (six), Athletics (six), Mariners (six), Rangers (six).
Weatherproofed: Rays (three at Angels, three vs. Marlins); Blue Jays (three vs. Mariners, three vs. Cubs); Angels (three vs. Rays, three vs. Braves); Athletics (three vs. Yankees, three at Giants); Mariners (three at Blue Jays, three vs. Nationals).
All games at home: Blue Jays (see "weatherproofed"); Tigers (one vs. Indians, three vs. White Sox, three vs. Dodgers); Angels (see "weatherproofed").
National League
Short weeks (six games or fewer): Braves (six), Mets (six), Phillies (six), Cubs (six), Astros (six), Brewers (six), Cardinals (six), Rockies (six), Dodgers (six), Padres (six).
Weatherproofed: Astros (three vs. Brewers, three vs. Yankees); Brewers (three at Astros, three vs. Twins).
All games at home: Mets (three vs. Diamondbacks, three vs. Rangers); Astros (see "weatherproofed").
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The mission of the Mountain View Arts Alliance is to serve as a support group for fund-raising, programming and facility input to the staff of the art place – mt. view; to assist Cobb County in making our community a more desirable place to live by promoting and offering multi-disciplinary arts opportunities for the general public; and to promote and nurture arts and cultural endeavors in the East Cobb Community.
The Mountain View Arts Alliance (MVAA), was created in 1993 to assist with offering programs to the community in the East Cobb area of Cobb County.
The home of the MVAA is the art place – mt. view, a county-operated arts facility located in East Cobb. Volunteers assisting with programs at The Art Place created the MVAA as a non-profit support organization for the arts center and the surrounding area of East Cobb. As a non-profit organization, the MVAA could create its own programs, assist with TAP programs, lend assistance with capital projects needed for the center and offer support for new projects.
Letter from the President
Mountain View Arts Alliance was established in 1993 as a volunteer support group for the arts in Cobb County. Membership in MVAA is open to anyone who is interested in supporting the arts in East Cobb. The MVAA board is the governing body of the arts alliance and consists of up to 15 volunteer members who have agreed to donate their time and talents in support of the arts at the art place – mt. view. Members of the board direct the activities of MVAA, plan programs for the upcoming year, volunteer at events, approve expenditures, and function in other ways as requested by the coordinator of the art place – mt. view. We welcome your input through comment cards, by speaking to a board member and by attending meetings or joining our group.
We appreciate your invaluable support for our activities here at the art place – mt. view and welcome your suggestions for new programs. Together we can make this a great place for arts education, entertainment, enjoyment and enlightening experiences.
Sarah Mitchell
President, MVAA
MVAA Special Events
Dinner Theatre Series
During February and October, over one weekend, a gourmet meal with wine, appetizers and a play, OR dessert, coffee and a play are presented. In March we will produce a show where the audience will bring their own food for a reduced price and enjoy a production with their meal. These weekends are the biggest producers for The MVAA, funding much of the activities fro the rest of the year.
**Vegetarian option available upon request. Please call (770) 509-2700 for a vegetarian meal.**
College Juried Exhibit
This event, held in the Spring, is co-sponsored by The MVAA and offers college art students in all visual media the opportunity to enter art work for judging and monetary awards. During this event students also offer artwork for sale. The MVAA supports this event by compensating the judges, providing the monetary awards and providing refreshments for the gallery opening.
Summer Outdoor Concert Series
At the request of the local community, The MVAA offers free outdoor concerts at The Art Place Ampitheatre. The series includes performances by regional artists and a musical performed by area high school students and rising college freshmen. Tables are rented that seat 8 for $25. Concerts begin in mid May and end in September.
St. Nick's Cafe
Held annually the first weekend in December, this event features a light breakfast or lunch and a holiday performance with stores, singing and dancing. The event concludes with a visit from Santa and presentation of a small memento for each child.
The Empty Bowl Brunch
This event, held the second weekend in December, features unique hand-thrown bowls made by TAP pottery teachers, students and staff, and donated to The MVAA. Patrons select bowls for gifts or personal use, and enjoy a lunch of soup or chili. Proceeds from this event are donated to local charities. Over the last ten years, MVAA has donated over $20,000 to local charities.
Arts Scholarship
The MVAA offers a scholarship annually to students of visual or performing arts in an accredited institution of higher learning. A copy of the scholarship criteria and application process may be obtained from any MVAA board member. In addition scholarship has been established by the board of The MVAA in memory of Jefferey Armstrong Patterson, a photographic arts student at The Art Institute of Atlanta. Donations for either scholarship in any amount are welcomed.
Other Activities, Theatre Camps for children, Visual Arts Camp for high school students; and provides workshops, stipends, and funds for needed expenditures at the art place – mt. view. Please consider volunteering with us to make our center a better place to enjoy the arts.
Mountain View Arts Alliance Board
President: Sarah Mitchell: Actor/Director/ Youth & Adults
Vice President: Sharon Zinger: Actor, Costumer, Stage Manager, Retail
Treasurer: Jeffrey Bigger – Actor/Director; Sign Language Interpreter/Student
Secretary: Wynn McCurdy – Former Dance Instructor/Studio Owner; Real Estate Agent, Vol. Coor. MVAA.
Sharon Zinger: Actor, Costumer, Stage Manager, Retail;
Sarah Mitchell: Actor/Director/ Youth & Adults
Dave Patterson: Medical Services, Patron and Supporter of the Arts
Steve McConnell: Actor; Songwriter; Human Resources, Publix
Members at Large in Charge of EBB: Renee Speenburgh & Bill Ensign
Website Design: Jeremiah Claybrooks
To become an MVAA Volunteer contact: email@example.com
Work as a director, actor or backstage crew for a play
Help with table setup and clean up
Serve food and beverages at dinner theatre, dessert theare, gallery openings, St. Nick's Cafe, Empty Bowl Brunch and Summer Outdoor Concerts
Usher, man the box office or greet patrons
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Get an overview of this hotelMykonos hotel in Mykonos Town, walk to Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
Popular property highlights
Located in Mykonos Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Archaeological Museum of Mykonos and Aegean Maritime Museum. Panagia Paraportiani and Windmills of Mykonos are also within 15 minutes.
Hotel Features
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and concierge services are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 26 rooms feature comforts like Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, while conveniences include refrigerators and coffee makers. Free WiFi and furnished balconies or patios are standard, as are LCD TVs with satellite channels.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Hotel Madalena
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This Mykonos hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Guests can use the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle are complimentary for guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Terrace
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Free ferry terminal shuttle
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Restaurant
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Garden
- Fireplace in lobby
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Library
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Coffee shop or café
- Free airport transportation
- Concierge services
- Free breakfast
- Bar/lounge
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Total number of rooms - 26
- Number of floors - 2
- Luggage storage
- Free self parking
- Free parking nearby
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Free cruise terminal shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Year Built 1980
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Free parking nearby
Room Amenities
- Furnished balcony or patio
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free toiletries
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Shower only
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Down comforter
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
Where to Eat
A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 11:30 AM.
Hotel Madalena has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Boat tours nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Only service animals are allowed
Hotel Registry Number - 1173K012A0323000
Hotel Name
- Hotel Madalena
- Hotel Madalena Mykonos
- Madalena Hotel
- Madalena Mykonos
- Madalena Hotel Mykonos Town
- Madalena Hotel Mykonos, Greece
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Superior Room Romantic Offer
Book a stay in a "Superior Room (Romantic Package)" room category and receive rose petals on the bed, chocolates, and a bottle of wine upon arrival.
Full details at check-in. Offer subject to availability. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.


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A few months back, I came here looking for advice and how-to info to make my son's first bday cake. I just wanted to stop by and say THANK YOU to everyone who offered assistance and advice. There is such great info here! The cake was a success and I've done a bunch since his party - with gumpaste work. I'm uploading some photos tonight..I've uploaded a few under my name...tried uploading them into this post but wasn't successful...
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Christmas is one of the most celebrated festivals of the year. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and I hope you are here for some Merry Christmas wishes messages. So, feel free to explore our big collection of Merry Christmas wishes 2016, Christmas greetings, messages, sms, and much more. Wondering what to write in your Christmas cards? Here are some wonderful Merry Christmas wishes for cards.
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It's that time of year again when friends and family think about the Christmas of the past and plan for the coming holiday with their loved ones in mind. As we reflect on this wonderful holiday, we must keep in mind that Christmas is not just any holiday but may be the most important one of the year for some people. It is a time for remembering, a time to share the goodness of your heart with others, and for expressing with words and gifts what someone means to you. It is a chance to make wishes come true and to give something from your heart. It is a chance to give a message that will express love and caring for the ones we care about the most. As you write your christmas wishes messages, take the time to make a Merry Christmas Wishes for each and every person on your list. With these thoughts in mind I would like to give you what I think are the best wishes for this holiday. Here are my examples of Merry Christmas Wishes wordings.
Merry Christmas, and may this new year bring you joy and laughter. To be happy is the greatest wish in life.
A Christmas candle is a lovely thing; It makes no noise at all, But softly gives itself away; While quite unselfish, it grows small.
A little smile, A word of cheer, A bit of love from someone near A little gift from one held dear, Best wishes for the coming year, These make a Merry Christmas!
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To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.
I am dreaming of white Christmas,
with every christmas card i write,
May your days be merry and bright,
and May all your christmases be white.
Happy Christmas.
May all the sweet magic
Of Christmas conspire
To gladden your hearts
And fill every desire.
Christmas is the Blessed season
which engages the whole world
in a conspiracy of love!
May this Christmas end the present year
on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh
and bright new year.
Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!
Fill your heart with Xmas songs, candies,
cakes & soak in the beautiful snow.
Merry Christmas to you
May this day brings with itself a bunch of joy &
laughter, a delight to savor.
Merry Christmas.
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Christmas means something different to every person and family, but everyone appreciates a simple card or a message. Many families take a family picture to send with a card, but even if you don't do that, text messages or even emails wishing families a Merry Christmas Wishes will make them feel special. For your extended family that live far away, this might be the only time of year that they get to see your family so they do appreciate receiving something from you. Sending an actual card through the mail for the holidays can be a refreshing change for the recipient that can increase their happiness if they might be feeling stressed out. Here are some wonderful Merry Christmas Wishes text that you can send this holiday.
There is nothing more magical than decorated trees, lights, presents, family and friends to brighten up your life. Merry Christmas!
Give and receive love this holiday season and you will surely have a joyous Xmas. Best wishes to your family this season and always. May Christmas spread cheer in your lives!
There is no greater gift this holiday season than spending time with family all around the Christmas tree.
Wishing all my family members peace and love this holiday season. May you feel the joy in your home that you bring to me.
I'm wishing you blessings and joy this Merry Christmas Wishes. I am so happy to call you a member of my family and I cherish spending time with you.
Christmas is the time to give gifts to your family and let them know how much you care about them, so that's what I'm doing.
The best present one can hope for this year is to spend time together. I can't wait to celebrate the holidays with you.
May God's blessing shine down upon you and your family this holiday season. Sending love from our family to yours.
This is a joyous season to take a step back from our busy lives and enjoy time with our loved ones. Best wishes to you and yours.
What can be better than opening presents, eating food and singing Merry Christmas Wishes music? Doing all those things with family like you.
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Merry Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Christmas is the time to indulge in the festive spirit and unleash the jovial and the merry one within you. But there are other ways to enjoy this season too. Quotes are a unique way to describe the way we think about something. Below is given a compendium of reflective quotes and inspirational sayings that you will surely love to browse through. So read on and please feel free to forward these Merry Christmas quotations to your friends. It would also be a good idea to copy the quotes and send it with a Xmas Wishes.
The meaning of Christmas is held in our hearts and shared with family and friends. I'm sending you messages of faith and hope for a beautiful holiday season.
During the miraculous time that is Christmas may you see with the eyes of a child, experience the wonder of love, and truly enjoy all that the season has to offer.
It's the time of year when loved ones gather together. It is a special time to be thankful for all of the wonderful blessings in our lives. Sending you good wishes and the hope that your holiday will be a joyous one.
The glory and beauty of this wonderful season is something we all can share together. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
This time of year brings to mind those things in life that are most important. It reminds us to focus on all of the good things around us. Wishing warm greetings for you and your family during this holiday.
As you celebrate the glory of this miraculous season, may your home be filled with love, peace, and joy. May these blessings follow you throughout the New Year.
I love this time of year because I can use it as an excuse to tell you, and show you, how much I really care about you. Merry Christmas, and thank you for being you; you mean the world to me.
Christmas is a special time of the year, and my wish is that you feel all of the love and joy of the holiday season deep inside your heart. I know you make me feel the same way.
I am hoping for snow this Christmas so we can spend the day cuddled inside with mugs of hot cocoa and love in our hearts. Don't forget to bring the marshmallows.
I can't wait to spend Christmas with you. It's the gift I have been asking Santa for all year.
I can't wait to spend the holidays wrapped up in your arms. You always make me feel the wonders of Christmas.
Something about this holiday season makes me think about all the joy you have shown me throughout the year. I love you.
Merry Christmas, my love. I hope you love the gifts I have for you, and I can't want to see the smile on your face.
Being with you feels the same as having Christmas every day of the year. Thank you for making my life magical.
The only thing more wonderful than Christmas morning is the feeling that I get knowing that you are next to me. Merry Christmas, baby.
Though the miles may separate us, I want you to know you are deep in my heart this holiday season. The love I have for you has no limits.
With greetings of peace and prosperity, I'm wishing the very best for you during this special time. May you enjoy all the best now and throughout the coming year.
This is the season of being together. It's a time of hope and new beginnings. With this card I'm wishing you love and peace during Christmas.
Christmas is the most magical time of year. Let's share the magic with each other this entire season and in the new year.
I wrote a letter to Santa and told him to bring you everything you wanted for Christmas, so hopefully he will answer and make all you dreams come true.
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Below we are providing funny Christmas wishes to entertain you and your family. Share it with your friends and family to make this Christmas more joyful.
Christmas is mostly for children. But we adults can enjoy it too,
until the credit card bills arrive
This bright New Year is given to me to live each day with zest, to daily grow and try to be my highest and my best!
We wish you and your family and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May all your holidays be happy and may you have a year blessed with joy, love, and abundance.
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Christmas is mostly for children. But we adults can enjoy it too,
until the credit card bills arrive
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Getting the Word Out: Developing a Marketing Plan for Access Services (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2014-11)This presentation will examine how the Head of Access Services at the University of North Texas Libraries developed a marketing plan to increase awareness of services offered by the department.
Promoting and Marketing E-Resources (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008-03-21)This paper will focus on how academic libraries can promote and market their eResources. What works? What doesn't? How do we educate our users about changes, updates, and information about our eResources.
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ŠKODA 2014 Concept Cars
In 2014 we revealed a number of exciting concept cars; Vision C, Yeti Xtreme and CitiJet. The concepts all explore ŠKODA's new design language.
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Not a drum!
An instrument of sound developed by PANart in Switzerland
This is a cross between a steel drum and a ____ drum from India
The drum is made of steel pans put together to creat the UFO shape
Authentic Hang drums are only available through PANart.
Debuted in 2001 at the Frankfurt Music fair
original Hang drums were available in 45 standard scales. Second Generation Hang were tuned individually as they were made How can you get one? Construction of the Hang Drum The Hang Local Hang Drum Talent Some great Hang Drum Music Other Alternatives Who is PANart? Created by Felix Rohner and Sabina Schaerer in Bern, Switzerland
They are the only producers of the instruments
The place of production is called the Hangbauhaus
Each Hang is custom made to order by either Felix or Sabina
There is a guest room at the Hanghaus if you feel compelled to take a trip to Switzerland, it is open to the public. meant to combine an indian ghatam and Trinidad steeldrum
There are two sides fashioned out of steel pans
The top is called the Ding side
The bottom is called the Gu side This may be a trick question!
In 2005/2006 the makers decided that all the time they were devoting to fulfill demand wasn't allowing them to continue to experiment
You must write a letter to Panart (they don't have a website).
They only produce a handful of drums a year and are picky about who can purchase them.
Because they second generation Hang were tuned on an individual basis, you now have to go to Bern to hand-pick one out. propane tank drums
tongue drums
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I met him when he started working with Carol Joy Holling Camp. He performed with multicultural instruments and then led a drum circle with the kids. What is a Hang ? Evolution of the Hang Drum How do you play a Hang drum? He got his first Hang in 2004- Sold to him from a Seattle music store
He got 2 more in 2005 after speaking with Felix, he was told they would not ship from Bern
Felix told Michael he would ship a Melog hang (A great harmony to the C pentatonic he already owned) and an Ake bono based tuned Hang with a variation (there are no others like it)
He was able to describe to Felix the kind of record he wanted to produce and the instruments he wanted to use, and was thrilled when Felix agreed to send him two!
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Private Cooking Class
Detroit, MI
Year-round, pending chef's availability
- Discuss food preferences, any dietary concerns, and menu options during an initial consultation
- Learn to pick ingredients, prepare food, cook, and present a wonderful finished product
- Your Executive Chef has been in business since 2004, is Food Safety Certified, and has been featured in the Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, and DOWNTOWN Birmingham
- Cheers to your masterpiece and enjoy the tasty benefits of preparing an amazing meal
Have fun with learning new kitchen skills and creating tasty dishes with a Personal Chef in the comforts of your own home.
Prior to your evening, you will discuss your preferences and any dietary concerns. Your chef will consult with you to customize the menu to your liking, and can accommodate virtually any tastes you have.
Bring out your cutting board, roll up your sleeves, and learn how to prepare, cook and present a delicious meal. While you celebrate your new culinary creations and sit down to enjoy them, Chef will take care of cleaning the kitchen.
So get ready for a fun evening that you and your loved ones will never forget. Because the saying really is true, there's no place like home!
Essential Information:
The cost of this experience covers locations within 45 miles of Troy, MI. For locations beyond this area, please contact Cloud 9 Living as additional travel fees may apply.
Full kitchen facilities are required for this experience.
Chef will work with you to customize menu selections to your preferences; should you request a particular item outside the established budget, not a problem, you can simply reimburse your Chef.
Gratuity is not included but is appreciated if you enjoy your experience.
Approximately 2.5-3.5 hours
Maximum Participants:
Depends on option selected. For groups of more than six people please contact Cloud 9 Living for pricing.
This experience is only for the participants.
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This is your evening, dress as you wish!
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For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 10 days in advance.
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Prior to scheduling/booking a date for this experience, Cloud 9's standard return and exchange policy shall apply. Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no returns or exchanges are allowed. However, rescheduling is allowed free of charge with at least 30 days of notice. Failure to appear on your booked date, cancel, or reschedule at least 30 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience.
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5 Reasons to Visit Toronto September 2016
The pace quickens and there's a hint of fall in the air, but it's actually still summer! September is the best of both worlds.
Come for the celebs, stay for the film
Toronto is at the top of the entertainment news around the world as TIFF and all its glamour take over from September 8 to 18. You can choose to just hang out on King Street, revel in the excitement and hope to see a movie star. You can also see some top notch films that you may never have a chance to see again.
Look up in the sky!
The Canadian International Air Show takes over the skies above Toronto from September 3 to 5. The thrills include the Breitling Jet Team, a CF-18 Hornet and our favourites, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, flying in close formation. The show can be viewed from the Exhibition grounds on the lakeshore or better yet from a boat out in the water.
Jazz in Kensington
Scattered throughout one of the funkiest and most unique neighbourhoods in Toronto, the inaugural Kensington Market Jazz Festival, runs from September 16 to 18. Led by local jazz diva, Molly Johnson, the fest features all Toronto musicians from a range of jazz-tinged styles in 9 different venues.
All The Hockey Greats In One Tournament
The World Cup of Hockey sets a new goal for entertaining hockey fans from September 17 to October 1 at the Air Canada Centre. The best pro players from the NHL team up with their countrymen and go head-to-head to see which country really reigns supreme on the ice. There's no better place than multicultural Toronto to experience these games whether in person, in Maple Leaf Square or in an awesome sports bar.
Change Your Mouth's Mind
Whether you're a vegetarian or not, the Veg Food Fest wants to show you how it's done from September 9 to 11. Stuff yourself with workshops, lectures, fitness classes, music and panel discussions. Then sample aalll the delicious foods like mouth-watering burgers, thick and juicy hot dogs and cupcakes smothered in frosting. Set in the Harbourfront area, there's even a Veg Out zone for when you just want to relax.
Toronto is your front row to culture and September is when the major arts and theatre presenters launch their 2016-17 seasons. To find out what's coming up, check our "Get Cultured" page for links to top arts organizations.
For more events be sure to check out our featured events, annual events and full events calendar.
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Reviews - The White Bear
White Bear, Monday Market Street, Devizes, SN10 1DN
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Very Good
98% would recommend it to a friend
Customer service
Food quality
Room quality
Traditional, clean, comfortable, welcoming
This was our second visit to the White Bear, once again we we made very welcome .
The rooms are very clean, modern and comfortable but retains the character of a 16th century Wiltshire inn.
Breakfast cooked to order. An ideal location to explore Devizes and surrounding area , Wil be back and would recommend to friends.
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Very friendly 450 year pub with great ale, and very hospitable couple.
Right in the centre of Devizes. Excellent change from the sterility of the high profile chains.
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Nice friendly staff, fair value for money too
Friendly hosts,very clean,fantastic basic food.Probably the best breafast i have ever had!
White Bear Devizes
Very friendly pub with husband and wife team.
Great local ale and excellent breakfast. Refreshing to find someone who knows how to poach eggs to perfection. Room was warm and clean with good WIFI. All you want when you are staying away on business.
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Friendly and reasonably priced
A quick one night stay - attractive pub, wonderful hosts, a clean and quiet room.
Very convenient location.
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The White Bear
This hotel was delightful, if you like really old historic buildings, then this one is for you.
The bar area has a real log fire, which was lovely and cosy, as it was cold that evening, also made you feel you had stepped back in time, we had a lovely stay.
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Nice friendly little hotel/pub
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Nice room. Access was a little difficult for my 85 year old father as there was no lift, but we managed.
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The White Bear
My room was a perfect size for me and very comfortable.
I noticed DVDs on the landing which was a nice touch if you couldn't find anything to watch on the tv. Disappointed with the cooked breakfast, scrambled eggs were under cooked and the sausages were cheap brand ones and did not look appetising. I would stay again because it was also a great location, close to the shops etc but wouldn't want to have the breakfast again.
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Relaxing break
We received a very warm welcome from Jeff & Fiona when we finally arrived.
The room was quirky and well presented and spacious. The breakfast was very tasty and filled you up. I would definitely use again when I visit devizes
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Technical Implementation Consultant
Technical Implementation Consultant financial software A market leading financial software provider organisation is searching for Technical Implementation Consultants at a variety of levels to expand their Technical Implementation Consultant team. Ideal candidates will have technical background implementing major fund management and/or banking software applications, preferably within a front office environment. This is an excellent opportunity, offering brilliant training, career progression and a fantastic work environment. Key responsibilities -Assist, from a technical standpoint, in the implementation of a sophisticated trade order management and compliance monitoring systems to the fund management industry -Provide technical consultancy services for clients, Account Managers and systems integration. -This role involves extensive travel and will involve spending time working on Client site's both in London and the EMEA region. Key skills and qualifications: -Experience in at least one major DBMS (MS SQL Server or Oracle), including installation, configuration and development. -Good knowledge and experience of : PL/SQL or TransactSQL (MS SQL Server), Complex SQL and Debugging and optimisation -System interfacing and integration -Min 18 months development experience in Java and/or C# -Development experience in some or all of the following: Web Services, Crystal Reports, XML Messaging, Excel VBA, Perl, .NET -Exposure to working in front- or middle-office, or fund management business areas -Comfortable making presentations covering business, technical or sales. -Detailed knowledge of the following: Project phasing and reporting, On-site delivery, Systems support, Operational procedures, Batch processing, System sizing and capacity planning, System backup, contingency and disaster recovery and Regional roll outs -Third level qualification essential ideally a Technical Bachelor's Degree. The JM Group is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. The JM Group is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds. This job was originally posted as www.cwjobs.co.uk/job/66872626


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Giants Open New Stadium in Style — But Not Without Turnovers
Introducing "Four Lessons Learned," in which two veterans of WSJ's Daily Fix sports blog, Nando DiFino and David Roth, provide instant analysis after each Giants and Jets game this season. In the first installment, DiFino finds meaning in the Giants 31-18 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
1. The new Meadowlands Stadium is no joke.
Every time the Fox broadcast would pull back and show wide shots of the new Giants/Jets arena, it looked like one of those futuristic stadiums where unrecognizable soccer-football-basketball hybrid games are played on hoverboards. There are four huge high-definition screens and endless rows of fans. During the broadcast, Kenny Albert mentioned that it was more than double the size of the old stadium — 2.1 million square feet versus 900,000.
Loud and lusty New York fans already make for a pretty decent 12th man, so there may not be a huge boost with home field advantage. But the stadium is going to be packed and rowdy with fans for the rest of the season — even if Sunday's opener did present the rare sight of hundreds of empty club-level seats.
2. You live by Eli Manning, you may eventually die by Eli Manning.
The Giants put on an air show compliments of Manning and his receiving corps, but they also combined for six pass deflections — three of which turned into interceptions.


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Completely furnished, 4-BR condo (sleeps up to 8), with unparalleled panoramic view of Lake Sunapee and Mt. Sunapee from living room deck and upstairs master bedroom deck. All appliances, digital TV, WiFi, stereo, located on fifth fairway of 100-year-old Granliden golf course. Easy access to heated pool, tennis courts, exclusive resort beach, hiking trails and skiing at Mt. Sunapee 5 miles away.
My wife and I purchased our Granliden condo in 2012, but we had owned another unit there for 30 years which we had sold in 2006. We had lived overseas in Japan for most of our adult lives, but, ever since I was a young boy, when a friend's mother brought me up to their place on Lake Sunapee, I have loved the green, the air, the scenery and atmosphere of New Hampshire. We would come back from Japan to vacation every year. I even decided to go to college there - Dartmouth College, only 30 minutes up I-89 from Sunapee. This is truly a special place.
Owner/Property Manager purchased this condo in 2012
We purchased this property because we knew and loved Granliden well, having owned a vacation place there for 30 years before we sold it in 2006. The view from our current condo is without question one of the very best in the Granliden resort - and the amenities are superb.
The view from the living room and living room deck (as well as from the MBR deck) are just spectacular - with Lake Sunapee and Mt. Sunapee presenting a dramatic panorama. With the fifth fairway of the golf course literally in front of our unit, we can step outside and play a quick nine holes. The course is almost never crowded. As an avid kayaker, Lake Sunapee is a wonderful place to let go of the cares of the world. I'm a less accomplished skier, but Mt. Sunapee has slopes for all abilities, and I go whenever I have a chance.
Granliden on Lake Sunapee is the perfect - and accessible - setting for all summer, autumn and winter activities and sports. The leaves in the autumn are spectacular in their color and variety. Hiking, boating of all kinds, swimming, golf and tennis in the summer, with some of the best skiing in New England make it an unbeatable vacation destination.
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Utility charges are included in Spring, Summer and Foliage rentals
For ski season renters, utilities are not included in rent
No pets are permitted
No smoking in condo or on decks
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Dropping $125 million on a zombie film may seem like a risky business proposition – especially when horror films rarely cross over the $100 million mark. But Paramount seems determined to load its adaptation of Max Brooks' World War Z with so much talent that people will be afraid to miss it. Read on to find out the latest to join the battle.
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Hôtel Dar Sabra, Marrakech
- Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
Main amenities
- 23 guestrooms
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Full-service spa
- Indoor pool and 3 outdoor pools
- Rooftop terrace
- Free area shuttle
- 24-hour fitness center
- 2 meeting rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Childcare
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
Feel at home
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Children's pool
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
What's around
- Palmeraie Golf (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
- Museum Palmeraie (2.7 mi / 4.4 km)
- Jamaa el Fna (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
- Marrakesh Museum (4.3 mi / 6.9 km)
- Ben Youssef Mosque (4.3 mi / 7 km)
Dar Sabra was great! It was clean, safe and very comfortable. The hotel is absolutely…
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Hotel size
- This hotel has 23 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 2 floors
- Check-in time 3 PM-noon
- Check-out time is noon
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing a room
Travelling with others
- One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Babysitting/childcare *
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Train station pickup *
- Free extended parking (limited)
- Free area shuttle
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In the hotel
- Free buffet breakfast daily
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Poolside bar
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Barbecue grills
- Number of outdoor pools - 3
- Indoor pool
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Outdoor tennis court
- Full-service spa
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Children's pool
- Tennis on site
- Spa tub
- Pool sun loungers
- Steam room
- Pool umbrellas
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Meeting rooms 2
- Conference space size (feet) - 25
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Number of buildings/towers - 3
- Rooftop terrace
- Garden
- Library
- Fireplace in lobby
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- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Bathrobes
- Turndown service
- Sofa bed size single
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Pillowtop mattress
- In-room massage available
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Private bathroom
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Cable TV channels
- DVD player
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
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The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 3 years old are not allowed in the spa.
On Site
- Outdoor tennis court
- Spa tub
- Steam room
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- Pilates classes on site
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- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
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- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
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Also known as
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- PALAIS DAR SABRA House Marrakech
- PALAIS DAR SABRA Marrakech
- Hôtel Dar Sabra Marrakech
- Hôtel Dar Sabra
- Dar Sabra Marrakech
- Dar Sabra
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Guests under 3 years old are not allowed in the spa.
This property does not have elevators.
For transfers, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
- A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 26 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
- Tourism fee: MAD 2.5 per person, per night
The charges below are included in the total price displayed:
- New Year's Eve gala dinner fee for stays on 31 December
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of MAD 500
Rollaway beds are available for MAD 280 per night
Babysitting/childcare is available for an extra charge
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of MAD 300 per pet, per night
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 200 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
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The Biases of Management (Organizational Behaviour & Management Series)
"The Biases of Management" offers systematic analysis of management bias, an area seldom explored. Barbara Wake Carroll identifies two main types of deeply-entrenched management bias. The first can stem from the shared background and experience of management within an organization, and the second from a shared national culture. Both types can lead organizations down a "suicidal" path and have important implications for business conducted on both a domestic and international level. A detailed study of the problems of 34 North American organizations illustrates the role of bias as a source of systematic error in organizations. Data from a wider study of 100 organizations in the public and private sectors shows that 85 per cent of the firms that were successful shared a particular type of management configuration. The final section of the book critically explores this successful management type. International in scope and highly relevant to the central issues of the 1990s, discussion focuses on periods of rapid economic growth and decline since the early 1980s. This volume will be of special interest to students of management and organizational theory.
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Lucas, my big man, is starting to show signs on wanting to walk. He pulls himself up to his feet all the time. He'll grab onto the edge of anything and pull up to his feet and he'll side step all over the place! I try to take his hands off and have him walk forward. He does okay, but prefers side stepping so far haha. Pulling up to the feet holding onto something is a huge indicator that baby is ready to start practicing! Ages will vary, every baby is different. :)
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Ellsie LOVES to walk. She'll walk all over the house as long as you're holding her hands. She freezes if you let go of one hand, but she stands so well!!! She really doesn't like cruising sideways though. lol
I agree. Has anyone ever seen a baby skip the cruising stage and jump right into walking?
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Poland will today launch a limited edition postage stamp that will bear the central character of The Witcher 3, Geralt of Rivia.
According to Senshudo, the postage stamp will feature the same art that adorns The Witcher 3's cover. It will be printed on fluorescent paper using the rotogravure technique, and will measure 31.25 x 39.5 mm.
The stamp will be released with a First Day Cover envelope; let's face it, you're probably not going to send it to someone.
180,000 stamps bearing Geralt will be released.
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A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Border Patrol to tidy up and upgrade their facilities used to hold those who are arrested for entering America illegally.
Tuscon.com reports that a lawsuit filed back in 2015 by immigrant-rights groups, state that many illegals currently being detained for crossing the border, are subject to "inhumane and punitive conditions."
U.S. District Court David Bury that by allowing these detainees to live without clean bedding and not enough toilets per amount of people, for example, it violates their rights. Bury cited an "expert" who inspected some facilities and found, "holding rooms with floors, walls, benches, drains, toilets, sinks, stalls and other fixtures, "all of which were badly soiled." Bury said "some of the conditions cited by the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups representing detainees amount to a deprivation of their constitutional rights." And that, the judge said, "constitutes irreparable injury."
Bury ordered the US Border Patrol officials to self monitor its conditions, insuring that there are working toilets, sinks, toiletries, and the proper cell temperature. An ample supply of baby food and diapers is also necessary. The judge also stated his displeasure with other problems, like a lack of trash receptacles. It seems the detainees, who come from countries where their plumbing cannot handle toilet paper, were throwing said paper into the garbage cans.
Melissa Crow, legal director of the American Immigration Council, said Bury "properly rejected the agency's excuses that it had done everything within its means to protect the health and safety of those in its custody."
The agency stated they had legitimate safety concerns at the overcrowded facilities. One of the complaints was that the detention facility had to leave the lights on 24 hours a day but the agency stated that was necessary for security reasons The agency is in the process of rectifying some of the complaints by changing blankets over to more insulated Mylar blankets, and reviewing the other fixes.
The facilities are temporary detention facilities, with the majority of detainees spending less than 72 hours there before being processed and released.
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There can't have been many occasions when people with a learning disability got so fed up with being dumped in a corner with some art materials that they staged a mutiny to improve their lives. But that is what four bored and frustrated members of a day centre in east London did in 1999. Their actions led to the creation of the Map Squad, a self-help group that has given people with learning disabilities a genuine and very loud voice, and a new sense of self-confidence and independence.
The four members told support workers there was more to day centre life than one afternoon a week of painting or "diversion". They wanted to know who made decisions about the services and how they could have more influence over what was offered. They wanted to produce a newsletter in an accessible format to spread the "information is power" message.
Five years on, Map Squad has a formal place within Tower Hamlets council, representing the voice of people with learning disabilities through its local strategic partnership, which includes health and social care organisations.
So far, Map Squad has carried out a consultation on housing needs for people with learning disabilities and customer service evaluations, has obtained money for a skills swap scheme enabling members to learn and exchange skills with their peers, and has helped modernise day services.
A video produced by the organisation, describing the journey of a Map Squad member from a care home to independent living, is used by care managers as a tool to prepare others. Map Squad also makes money by providing training to occupational therapists, physiotherapists and social care workers on delivering services to people with learning disabilities. Its list of achievements includes creating its own library, running a successful nightclub and organising "fit to dance" classes and outings to the theatre and swimming pool.
David Gallagher, one of Map Squad's 15 members, says: "It started off being called the information group because it didn't get enough stimulation from the things being offered. People were not being asked what they wanted or consulted on anything." The fact that the group wanted to get out more was reflected in its name - Map stands for Moving About Places.
Tina Poyzer, a support worker at Tower Hamlets, helped members to apply for funding from the Scarman Trust to produce an accessible newsletter and audio tape. It struck a chord with other day centre participants, who have had similar feelings of isolation and set up similar self-help groups. And, as confidence grew, Map Squad members started attending council meetings about services for people with learning difficulties, asking for information to be made more accessible and for their views to be heard.
Poyzer describes Tower Hamlets as "really great" for listening to Map Squad and having a strong vision of user involvement. The council is one of an elite group of local authorities in England and Wales awarded the top three-star rating for its social services performance.
Despite the group's success, it says there are still barriers that prevent more Map Squad-style user groups from flourishing. They include reluctance among day centre and supported housing staff to help. Peter Brown, a Map Squad member says: "The centres and houses are still being led too much by what staff and managers want, by the rotas and the organisation."
Map Squad knows that until professionals stop making excuses for not producing all information in a format that people with learning disabilities can understand, the group's aim of being on an equal footing with the people providing those services will remain a dream.
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National parties mediate the differences between their regional bases. The Democrats, for example, must negotiate between the interests of their constituencies in the northeast, the upper midwest, and the west coast. What an autoworker in Detroit sees as a critical political issue from a taxi driver in New York City, and both would likely disagree with a barista in San Francisco, or a farmer in North Dakota. The result is often a mishmash of both policies and politicians: Byron Dorgan, Democratic Senator of North Dakota, holds substantially different views than Barbara Boxer, Democratic Senator of California. This is a good thing in electoral terms, as it enables political parties to contest and win national elections. Regional parties, by contrast, are usually much more consistent (though not entirely) in their ideology, policies, and politicians. This gives them a stranglehold on their particular region. But it becomes a reinforcing cycle: the politicians that emerge from a regional party are the ones that are successful in that region. Politicians who do not adhere to the ideological template are marginalized or forcibly evicted from the party. And with each success and each eviction, the party regionalizes itself further and begins the cycle all over again. This is a bad thing for political parties, as it makes it difficult for them to contest national elections and weakens them everywhere but their particular region. This syndrome is currently at play in Pennsylvania, where Republican Senator Arlen Spector is in danger from his own party. Specter's relative moderation no longer seems to fit within the increasingly conservative and increasingly Southern GOP, and so he will be challenged in the Republican primary by Pat Toomey, who's social conservatism fits much more closely with the current template. If Toomey wins, and it seems likely that he will, it is extremely difficult to see him winning against any reasonable Democratic candidate in a state that went for Barack Obama in 2008 by over 10 percentage points. Even if Specter wins, it will be by moving to the right, something that will weaken him in the general election. The likely flip of the second Senate seat in Pennsylvania to the Democrats will continue the regionalization of the Republicans, which will in turn make it more unlikely that Specter-like figures can survive in the party. The big tent is a useful electoral tool, diversity helps win elections. If the Republicans' tent continues to shrink, there will be less and less room for actual voters.
April 16, 2009 - Posted by David Silbey in Politics
GOP Senators effectively scuttled the initial automakers bailout bill. That was an electoral disaster waiting to happen for the Republicans in Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and western Pennsylvania. That should have been clear to GOP leaders back in February, it should be even clearer to them today, when a Michigan dealership starting using that vote to sell cars by going after Southern GOP Senators:
A Michigan car dealership is using Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and southern Republicans as boogeymen in a new ad campaign. Les Stanford Chevrolet Cadillac in Dearborn, owned by brothers Paul and Gary Sanford, has released commercials showing Shelby, a fierce opponent of bailouts for U.S. automakers, warning of the industry's inevitable decline.
April 15, 2009 - Posted by David Silbey in Politics
As a followup to this post. The Republican Party continues to hold its base in the South and not much else. From a recent poll:
Republican Party: Northeast: 8% favorable, 82% unfavorable Midwest: 22% favorable, 68% unfavorable West: 20% favorable, 70% unfavorable South: 43% favorable, 47% unfavorableHat-tip to Steve Benen
April 07, 2009 - Posted by David Silbey in Politics
Names are no longer relevant when we look at transnational terrorism.
November 30, 2008 - Posted by Mark Jefferson in Politics
This is the deal with closing the deal: there is no deal. And, likely, there will be no deal. The Clintons, yes both of them, have not, will not and do not intend to honor any deal or follow any rules that might in any way undercut their chances to capture the Democratic presidential nomination. They are the Clintons, which in American political idiom translates into the normal rules do not apply. Nor should they. President Clinton delivered the Democratic Party from political purgatory once, and Senator Clinton has every right to believe that she can do the same thing again. Since this is NBA playoff season, allow me to use a bit of a sports metaphor: you do not call fouls on Michael Jordan with a minute remaining in the game. Love them or hate them, the Clinton
May 05, 2008 - Posted by Mark Jefferson in Politics
Among many of my politically progressive friends, the word democracy is possessed of magical, if not sacred meaning. The mere utterance of the word seems among some Progressives to function as a kind of evil spirit dispelling incantation, to be recited as much as the circumstances require in an effort to preserve the fragile experiment which is our democratic Republic. Only say the word, and we shall be healed. In fairness to my progressive friends, democracy, as they use the term, is a sign that signifies the unflagging belief in the ability of everyday people and ordinary citizens, the demos as it were, to more successfully govern themselves given the opportunity to do so. Guaranteeing that opportunity hits upon the second meaning of democracy, as it is used by Progressives. Namely, in order to ensure that the demos has the opportunity to govern themselves, we must rid our Democratic processes of and free our governing institutions from the undue influence of corporate interests and moneyed elites. Would that the people were allowed to govern themselves more fully and directly and many of our problems would be solved. Or would they? Exhibit A: Ward Connerly and the American Civil Rights Coalition (ACRC). Hope seems not to be the only act of will that springs eternal. Ward Connerly
April 08, 2008 - Posted by Mark Jefferson in Politics
Have we just seen the NBA finals an eroded democracy deserves? Apparently, hardly anyone watched this year's finals. The usual explanation for this is that two small market teams were involved (San Antonio and Cleveland), one of these teams (San Antonio) is thought by many, justly or not, to be boring, and the other is just plain bad, apart from the frequently transcendent play of its lone superstar, LeBron James. I wonder if something else is at work, too, something that (I promise) relates to the condition of democracy in the US. San Antonio got to the finals in part by beating one of the NBA's best regular season teams, the Phoenix Suns. The Suns have over the last few regular seasons built a powerhouse around their remarkable point guard, Steve Nash, and his ability to facilitate a style of play that is faster, more fluid, and more dynamic than the NBA's usual fare. Every year, though, the Suns face the question of whether they can win in the playoffs, when things called 'hard-nosed defense' and 'toughness' come to the fore. And every year, it turns out that toughness principally involves the ability to deliver and bear up equably under hacks, blows, and assaults that would have been illegal during the regular season. As Michael Wilbon of ESPN and the Washington Post put it, The Spurs treated the Suns like punching bags during their games, aided and abetted by the NBA brass in ways that we've no room to consider here. And as Toronto superstar Chris Bosh put it after his first (brief) trip to the playoffs, the refs just aren't going to call fouls, and you have to get used to it. Let's think about what this means. The NBA is an enterprise that runs the bulk of its activities under one set of rules, and then, when things matter most, suddenly changes to another set. Contenders for the ultimate reward in this enterprise may find that the traits that got them in contention are no longer useful, and that behavior that under different conditions counts as rule-breaking is now the favored path to success. The argument for this practice is that 'we don't want officials deciding games.' But if officials are meant to apply the rules, and thereby safeguard the integrity of the enterprise, then we are in effect saying that we don't want the rules deciding games. You can probably see where this is headed. US citizens and residents live under a presidential administration that routinely demonstrates its contempt for rules. And we, in various ways, large and small, endorse and cultivate something like this contempt throughout the culture. A version of this contempt drives our fascination with fictional outlaws and gangsters, who often seem to provide, in their own way, an alternative to the corrupt, ignoble bureaucracies that seem to define politics and governance. Don't get me wrong. I am of course not saying that we should frown on gangster movies, or that professional sports leagues should be prevented from conducting their business as they see fit, or that either of these things, sports or movies, leads directly to the idea that the Geneva Conventions are 'quaint' and dispensable. What I am saying is that we need to understand what it means to have different sets of rules for different phases of an undertaking, and to position ourselves to ask whether having these different rulebooks is a problem. I find the 'toughness' premium in playoff basketball a profound turnoff. If enough people feel this way, the NBA will need to rethink its commitment to 'manly' playoff basketball, for fear of eroding its ability to deliver eyes to advertiser-hungry television networks. Similarly, and more importantly, anyone committed to a robust vision of democracy must find the contempt for political rules supremely off-putting, and dangerous. This is, after all, why we have a constitution, and why, W's approach notwithstanding, that document gives us a president and not a monarch. Sporting events are meant to give us a vision of fair play, a glimpse of a domain that is truly a meritocracy rather than a respecter of persons. Professional sports routinely fall short of this ideal, in all sorts of ways. It would be fit compensation for this failure if the NBA lost viewers because it too closely emulated the official rule breaking that has soured so many of us on politics.
July 05, 2007 - Posted by Paul C. Taylor in Politics