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28 Mar. 2017
Press release
EMKO says hello from Milan!
This spring we are happy to announce about being present at Milan Design week and even longer, much longer. EMKO was kindly invited by the Archiproducts to join their Design Hub for valuable members and could not resist the opportunity to be among the bests in Tortona district, starting the 3rd of April.
"Milan is fabulous! All the Design companies desire to be there, and since we had this opportunity, there were no hesitations", - explains Erika Markovska-Mikulskiene, the founder of EMKO.
Therefore, for whole year starting the beginning of April EMKO products will be available to visit at via Tortona 31, Room no 2. The visitors will have the opportunity to "meet" the first product of EMKO which is still on the top of the sales My Writing desk, also the modest but unique Naïve chair as well as it's bigger brother semi-bar stool. Furthermore, one new product of EMKO getting huge attention from all over the world – Pill will be there. It's something special, something hidden, something for your personal items to be safe.
"We are very looking forward to come to Milan and install our products there. Also, all our team will be present at the show for the first few days to talk with visitors and get some feedback, it is very important to us to get in touch with consumers of EMKO products, so we can keep working in the right direction. But, frankly, I am sure, people will fall in love with them!", - smiles Erika.
A thing to remember: via Tortona 31, room no 2, starting with 3rd of April, open for whole year EMKO products exposition is looking forward to meet every Design lover!
Inga Markovska
Sales executive,
+370 614 18759
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Aug 31. 2016
Paris - we are coming back!
May 31. 2016
Tokyo, we are back!
Great country to show our great design again.
We are looking forwards to see you 1-3 June in Big Sight, Interior Lifestyle Tokyo!
Stand No: 2-113〜123 in section GLOBAL.
6 Apr. 2016
Hey there – we have never been to any shows to Warsaw and there is a first try!
The show http://art-fair.pl/ is organized first time and if You have a chance – come to check it.
Our stand no is M17-18.
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1 Apr. 2016
EMKO in the showroom in Paris!
For all the interior designers and architects in Paris and around EMKO has great news! The Luminter showroom located at 27 bd de Reuilly in Paris made an exposition with EMKO products. If you ever wonder how comfortable Naïve chair is, or what the feeling is sitting at the My Writing desk, and having Foldin hanging next to you, you are very welcome to come there and feel everything by yourself. Have your own impression!
Short comment from Stéphane Duron – official EMKO sales representative in France: "Sonepar Luminter Showroom is exclusively opened for interior designers and architects, it was founded about 10 years ago with specialization on lighting and very famous about it, but they have decided to include as well from now new design furniture brands as exhibitors in their renovated 600 m2 space in Paris downtown. EMKO has been selected among these new makers thanks to their very attractive products which could seduce many French interior designers. Lithuanian design is now a bit more exhibited in Paris."
For more information on visiting the showroom please contact Stéphane directly https://www.designenvue.fr/
15 Jan. 2016.
Paris again! Did you miss us?
21 Sept. 2015
Come and meet us in London!
1 Sept. 2015
Visiting Paris? See you there!
1 Aug. 2015
WOW we are in UK VOGUE, August issue. Thank you, VOGUE team for good choice of products ! :-)
9 Jul. 2015
We got so much attention!
EMKO UAB has been selected by Archiproducts technical staff and posted to the 335,000 Archiproducts fans on Facebook and 13.000 Twitter followers:
Futhermore - our flagman, My writing desk is published in design magazine Coolture magazine http://www.coolturemag.com/coolture-magazine-verano-2015/ check page 83!
We thank both teams for good selection !
29 Apr. 2015
May – the month of Design!
This year May is surprisingly rich with Design events! Vilnius, Minsk and London are welcoming Design lovers to see the newest trends and the strongest Design makers. EMKO team is happy to participate in each of them!
May 4-10 Lithuanian Design week, our two new products: desk 4.9 and chair Naïve will be demonstrated accordingly in the Coffee Inn, Pilies str. 22 and Vilniaus centrinis paštas, Gedimino pr. 7. You can read more here: http://www.dizainoforumas.lt/dizaino-savaite-2015-skelbia-svarbiausias-siu-metu-programos-dalis/
May 5-8 EMKO is in Minsk showing Lithuanian Design in their furniture fair. More information how to get there: http://expoforum.by/upcoming-events/?SECTION_ID=1570
May 19-21 we bring our best Design products to London, Clerkenwell Design Week is just a perfect place to be! More information right here: http://www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com/
Let's be into Design together!
18 Mar. 2015
The team of EMKO is happy about great results in developing new products, last year in our assortment four new items were included. Two of them will be presented in the furniture fair Baldai 2015 which is taking place in Vilnius, March 26-29: the chair named Naive and special edition of already well known My Writing desk. Together these two products create a beautiful, and most important, comfartable working space. Naive received this name for it's simplicity and modesty: six sticks and one seat, but that's all it takes to have a convenient and extraordinary piece of furniture.
We are looking forward for all who wants to meet our new products!
09 Feb. 2015
We are happy to invite You to visit our stand in Frankfurt Ambiente trade fair 13-17 of February. It will be premiere of our brand new chair Naive, designed by etc.etc. Hall 11.0, Stand B15. More info at http://ambiente.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en/besucher/willkommen.html. See You there!
28 Sep. 2014
Lithuanian design days
Come and meet us in Copenhagen, Dome of visions 1-5 October, where we will attend at Lithuanian design days.
More info: http://domeofvisions.dk/event/dome-world-lithauen/
15 Sep. 2014
Busy week in London
Emko team is happy to come back home after busy week in London; our products were presented not only in 100% Design in united Lithuanian stand, but also in the Design Junction A Life Curated stand after My Writing desk won the competition and was selected from all the participants in furniture section.
More information about it you can read in here: http://alifecurated.co.uk/design-junction-london-design-week/
Emko thanks to LDF as well as to A Life Curated for busy but definitely worth it week and moves forward to new projects and works.
01 Sep. 2014
New Products
It's a pleasure to present you 2 new products in our collection. This is My Writing Desk in new finishing – clear lacquered ash veneer. And My Reading Chair – chair for you and your book.
01 Aug 2014
Lithuania to present the best of 21st century design at 100% Design
Leading Lithuanian industrial designers will present a selection of 21st century classics for the first time at 100% Design. The majority of designs to feature on the Lithuania Pavilion have been selected from work by the winners of Lithuanian design award Good Design and demonstrate innovative design solutions.
Visitors will have the opportunity to become acquainted with Lithuanian design, which showcases high quality woodwork, new technologies, and modern interpretations of folk art patterns.
The Lithuania pavilion is organized by the Lithuanian Design Forum, supported by the Lithuanian Council for Culture and the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the UK.
More info at: http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/
July 8, 2014
Call us in advance – we might be traveling!
July 7, 2014
Red Dot
This year international Red Dot Award: Product design came to Lithuania; two products created by young Lithuanian designers Inesa Malafej and Arūnas Sukarevičius and developed by company EMKO: My writing desk and shelving unit Foldin were evaluated.
"This award is very important not only for our company and designers, but for whole concept of Lithuanian design as well", - says Erika Mikulskienė, the director of commerce in EMKO. Both designers have graduated Bachelor degrees in Vilniaus Dailės Akademija, "My writing desk" was the final work for Bachelor of Inesa, with supervising of Doc. Povilas Juškaitis. At the moment designers are studying their Masters in the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen.
This year according to the huge number of participants, international jury consisted of 40 experts from 25 countries, which should evaluated 4,815 entries from 53 countries. In the Red Dot press release Prof. Dr. Peter Zec, the initiator and CEO of the Red Dot Award, explains why the competition is constantly rising in significance at an international level: "The Red Dot Award: Product Design gives design professionals from all over the world a chance to measure themselves against each other. Year after year, this results in a higher level of design and also motivates the participants to enter their best products in the competition."
"It is a great honour for us to receive two awards in such a context", - the words of P. Zec comments E. Mikulskienė.
Red Dot award 2014 winner was received My Writing Desk. Shelving unit Foldin was evaluated by Red Dot award 2014 honourable mention for especially refined detail solutions.
Both products are being produced and sold already for two years in Europe and USA. In 2014 EMKO has signed the contract of partnership with company in Singapore, thus the geography of sales is increasing each year.
March 23, 2014
Baldai 2014
This year shelving unit Foldin designed by etc.etc. and developed by EMKO has been successfully introduced to Lithuanian market during the furniture fair "Baldai 2014". Furthermore, Foldin received the main award of this fair for easy, but smart and strong construction and innovative design!


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World War Two
Adolf Hitler was the leader of the Nazi Party and the person who was responsible for the Holocaust and World War Two.
the Causes of the War
The Weimar Republic appeared to have no idea how to solve the problems of the Depression. The Nazis on the other hand promised to solve the problems. Hilter promised most groups in Germany what they want. He used other sections of society as the blame for their problems. It made sense to the German people, he united everyone by providing explanations for Germany's problems Hitler promised to make Germany proud again- it was exactly what people want to hear.
Hitler pledged something for every part of the Germany society:
- Farmers – were promised higher prices for their produce- making up for all their losses during the Depression
- Unemployed Workers – were promised jobs building public works such as roads and stadiums
- Middle Class – were promised a restoration of the profits of small businesses and the value of savings. To end the Communist threat.
To all Germans he promised to restore German honour by tearing up the hated Treaty of Versailles and by making Germany great again.
Criticism of Hitler and the Nazi state was banned, and those who broke this ban faced interrogation, torture, prison, and sometimes death. Using this policy of fear, the Nazis managed to stop freedom of speech and expression. Everyone had to go along with the Nazi policy or they would face the consequences.
Appeasement: giving into someone's demands to avoid conflict.
Governments of the world were following the policy of appeasement in hope that if Hitler had his way in Europe that he would eventually be satisfied. When Hitler annexed Austria, politicians did nothing to stop him. Hitler demanded the Sudetenland, Britain and France gave in. He took over the rest of Czechoslovakia, and nothing happened. It was not until Hitler invaded Poland that Chamberlain and Daladier did something. The problem now was that Hitler had great confidence than he did before when he annexed Austria, and the German army was stronger than it was at the beginning of the war.
Canadians in Battle
The Dieppe Raid: To defend the Axis powers, the Allies knew they had to find a way to invade France and take it back from the Germans. The Second Canadian Division was chosen to conduct an experimental raid on the French port of Dieppe. Canadians accounted for 4963 out of 6103 troops who attacked Dieppe from the sea on August 19th, 1942. 907 Canadians were killed, 586 wounded, and 1874 taken prisoner. The Canadian troops were not well-prepared. They had no battle experience and very little information about the layout of Dieppe. The raid was badly planned and taught the Germans more than it taught the Allies.
Battle of the Atlantic: In the Atlantic Ocean, Canada made a important contribution. The Allies depended on ships to take troops, war supplies, and food from Canada across the Atlantic Ocean to Britain. The Germans knew that they could starve Britain of these necessities if they sank the ships. The Allies sailed in conveys, where war ships escorted vessels carrying vital supplies. Until 1942, it seemed that the Allies would lose the Battle of the Atlantic. German submarines did damage to the conveys. The situation turned, corvettes- small, fast ships that were equipped with depth charges that exploded underwater. Canadian naval ships also performed rescue missions.
Battle of Ortona: In 1943, Allied forces landed in Sicily. They attacked the Italian mainland. Germany rushed troops to the defence of Italy and fierce fighting followed. Canadian regiments played a role in the invasion of Italy, especially the Battle of Ortona. The Germans had destroyed most of the streets, trying to forced the Canadian down a central road that was heavily fortified. To move forward, the Canadians had to clear the houses on either side of the road individually. They did this by firing their anti-tanks shells through windows, and clearing houses from the top down. The Allies' advance through Italy was slow and difficult, but eventually they succeeded in pushing out the Germans.
D-Day at "Juno" Beach: Code-named "Operation Overlord," the invasion was launched on D-Day, June 6th, 1944. The invasion was planned and rehearsed down to the smallest detail. A large Allied force invaded France from Britain, while a smaller forced attacked from the south. The force that landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day included 30 000 Canadians. They arrived at "Juno" Beach. The Allied troops had two advantages. They had massive air and naval support and they managed to keep the details of the attack a secret from the Germans. D-Day casualties were high- 359 Canadians died and 715 were wounded- but these figures were lower than what had been expected. The invaders worked their way inland, a 11 month advance through France and Belgium, towards Germany.
Liberation of the Netherlands: In March 1945, the main Allied force attacked Germany. The Canadians were given a special task: the liberation of the Netherlands. Over 6300 Canadians were killed in the operation. Most German units in the area had surrendered by mid-April. The Dutch had suffered badly during the war. The Canadians arranged for army trucks to deliver thousands of tonnes of food a day to the civilian population. Canadians were hailed as heroes throughout the Netherlands.
the Homefront
The war affected almost every aspect of life in Canada. To fund the war effort, the government encouraged Canadians to buy government Victory Bonds, as it had done during World War 1. It also increased income tax.
The government introduced rationing, limits on the consumption of certain goods, especially food and gasoline. For example, each Canadian adult was limited to a weekly ration of about 1.8 kilograms of meat an 220 grams of sugar. There was fines for anyone who tired to buy or knowingly sold more than allotted amounts of rationed goods.
To make sure Canadians would continue to make sacrifices necessary to win the war, the government produced large amounts of propaganda. The country was flooded with posters designed to convince Canadians of the evils of the enemy and the need for everyone to play a part in the war effort.
Thousands of Canadians continued to volunteer for military service. Volunteer rates varied in different regions of the country. There was a large difference between Ontario and Quebec. Ontario politicians argued forcefully that the government should force people in Quebec to join the military by introducing conscription. The government had hoped that conscription would not be necessary, but many Canadians felt that the policy of total war demanded conscription. Mackenzie King promised there would be no overseas conscription and he kept his word, instead he sent the NRMA soldiers overseas. By the time those soldiers reached Europe the war was just about over.
Japanese Canadians became a special object of public suspicion after the attack of Pearl Harbour. There was no evidence to suggest that any of the people supported Japan rather than Canada. The military did not consider the Japanese-Canadians a security risk, but the government decided to take action. In March 1942, all Japanese-Canadians in western BC were rounded up. Families were separated and many were sent to isolated internment camps. The Custodian of Enemy Property was given the power to confiscate and sell Japanese-Canadian property. By 1945, the government offered Japanese-Canadians the choice to either repatriate to Japan or settle permanently east of the Rocky Mountains.
the Holocaust
The persecution and genocide were carried out in stages. Initially the German government passed laws to exclude Jews from civil society, most prominently the Nuremberg Laws of 1935. A network of concentration camps was established starting in 1933 and ghettos were established following the outbreak of World War 2 in 1939. In 1941, as Germany conquered new territory in eastern Europe, specialized units called Einsatzgruppen were used to murder around two million Jews and political opponents in mass shootings. By the end of 1942, victims were being regularly transported by freight train to specially built extermination camps where, if they survived the journey, most were systematically killed in gas chambers. The campaign of murder continued until the end of World War 2 in Europe in April–May 1945.
A network of about 42,500 facilities in Germany and German-occupied territories were used to concentrate, confine, and kill Jews and other victims and between 100,000 to 500,000 people were direct participants in the planning and murder of Holocaust victims.
End of the War
There have been several reasons suggested to why the Americans dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki:
- the Americans believed that the Japanese would never surrender. If the atomic bombs had not been used hundreds of thousands of Americans would of have been killed in an invasion of Japan.
- The bomb had cost a lot of money to develop and the Americans wanted to see how it would work
- the bomb was used to show the USA's military strength to the communist USSR (Soviet Union)
- the Japanese had done several thing that the Americans were not happy with: the bombing of Pearl Harbour and the treatment of prisoners of war.
The two bombs that were dropped were called Fat Man and Little Boy. The first bomb exploded with the power of 20 000 tonnes of TNT. Anyone within a kilometre of the explosion became a bundle of smoking black charcoal in seconds.
Survivors began to notice in themselves a strange form of illness. It consisted of vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhoea with large amounts of blood, purple spots on the skin, bleeding from the mouth, loss of hair and usually death.
Many people who did not die in the explosions, would later suffer from radiation and cancer caused by the bombs.
After Germany's unconditional surrender of May 8th, 1945, the Allies divided "Occupation Zone Germany" into four military occupation zones- France in the southwest, Britain in the northwest, the United States in the south, and the Soviet Union in the east.
In 1944, roughly 12.4 Germans were living in territory that after the dismemberment of Germany became part of post-war Poland and Soviet Union. About 6 million fled or were evacuated before the Red Army occupied the area.
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A former Rwandan minister has died in jail in Burundi nearly four months after being arrested for espionage.
The successor to Jacques Bihozagara as Rwanda's ambassador to Belgium has called the death an assassination.
Relations between the two neighbours have been strained recently, amid claims Rwanda was backing rebels seeking to overthrow Burundi's president, something Rwanda denies.
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Olympics 2014
Luge in the Olympics
The luge is any Olympic sport that was added to the Olympics in 1964. The sport has grown from a hobby to a big event in the Olympics.
Best Lugers
Many of the best lugers comes from Germany. Germany won all the luge events in the Vancouver Olympics. The top luger in the world as of now is Germany's Felix Loch
The history of the luge goes back to the 14th century. However the first international luge race was in 1883 in Switzerland. The race was 2.5 miles long and two people tied for first with a time of 9 minuets and 15 seconds. There was no formal luge organization until 1980 Olympic games. The USA luge was formed as the first National governing body.
What Equipment Is Used
Luge Equipment consists of aerodynamic suits to reduce wind resistance made of leather and plastic, crash helmets made of Kevlar and fiberglass made by UVEX, face shield made of a shatterproof polycarbonate material, Spiked Gloves made of leather, lightweight racing boots, and the Sled.
Is the luge safe
Over the years many people have questioned the safety of the luge. In 2010 Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili died on a training run the day of the ceremony. After this event the main idea of a luge track was to be challenging with many extra safety features. So is the luge safe? It is safe as long as the luger doesn't try to do any thing stupid or go to high on the wall.
How is the luge performed
To begin the race there are two bars on the side of the start. The luger grabs those bars and pushes themselves down the track. The luger paddles with spiked gloves the first 10 or so feet to gain speed. The luger then lies down in a prone position for the rest of the race. Its head is slightly lifted to see. Steering is the hardest part. The legs move the sled slightly to guide it. The luger can reach speeds of up to 90 MPH. The luger makes four runs for a total time. Because ever track is different there are no world records only track records.
The only events in olympic luge are men's singles, men's doubles, and women's singles.
Sochi 2014
In Sochi this year the results weren't very different. Germany taking all the golds and one silver. Russia with two silvers. Austria with one silver. Latvia with two bronze. Italy and USA with one bronze. Click on the button to go to the offical results.
"Luge | Olympic Videos Photos News Events Records Medals." 2011. 4 Feb. 2014 <http://www.olympic.org/luge>
ulia Layton. "HowStuffWorks "How Luge Works"." 2009. 4 Feb. 2014 <http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/snow-sports/luge.htm>


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What are the local amenities like? Is it a safe area?
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I would suggest that you look at the local authorities' website or police.gov to see what the crime statistics etc for this area are. You can also look at the local tourist board website which gives you an up to date overview of the area. I would also visit the area and ask some locals.Answered on Jul 21 2011, Report content
It's a bit like living in a time bubble which sealed itself many years ago and shut itself off from the rest of the world. There are pubs, a real butcher and fruit and veg shop, post office, library, bookshops, general stores and a few more shops in a quiet, rural area. It's relaxed feel is apparent, there is no rush to do anything, no pressure, no panic. The relaxed atmosphere makes you feel safe and secure. Crime rates are very low. Whever you look there are stunning views. 12 miles from Kendal for bigger shops, 18 miles from Hawes for its Tuesday Market and Wensleydale cheeses, Pictuesque villages all around all having their own charm. Great place, we're so lucky to live here.Answered on Oct 18 2012, Report content
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It could be Melbourne's ultimate guerilla garden: tomatoes, lettuces, an abundance of flowers, seating and an array of planter boxes, even an outside shower.
But this urban oasis, in a small laneway off North Carlton's Macpherson Street, is now at the centre of a debate about how to better use dormant city spaces - without trampling on the rights of residents.
On one side of the debate stands Tony Khoury, the brother of Mick Gatto's business partner. Mr Khoury - who recently settled a long-running dispute with the tax office over millions of dollars of unexplained income - owns property that backs on to the laneway garden.
Mr Khoury says the garden, planted by neighbours, is more aptly described as a jungle, and wants it gone.
He has planning approval for a renovation and needs access for an earthmover and other equipment. Ultimately he wants to be able to drive a vehicle in and out of the lane - it was, he points out, designed for just this purpose.
On the other side of the debate is Yarra Council, which on Tuesday night will discuss how gardens in laneways might be encouraged.
Greens councillor Sam Gaylard has prompted the debate.
Last week he lodged a notice of motion to investigate "ways that gardens in [Yarra] Council laneways can be encouraged and supported by [the] council while at the same time maintaining rights of access to adjoining properties and access by the public".
Mr Khoury, who has forceful views on access to properties - his in particular - will talk at Tuesday's council meeting about the lane. Currently vehicle access is blocked by a multitude of planter boxes and pots, all filled with thriving greenery.
"There's nothing green about what they're doing here," says Mr Khoury. "It's just breaking the by-laws."
Council officers are trying to negotiate an agreement that would give Mr Khoury access for his redevelopment but leave some of the garden intact.
Cr Gaylard says councils like Yarra needed to ensure access for any residents who wanted to use their back lane, but also support those who wanted to improve what were often rubbish-infested and poorly maintained spaces.
"I can definitely see the potential for gardens in laneways, but only if we do it in a balanced way and ensure the needs of others are met who have an interest in them," he says.
Cr Gaylard believes the council needed to clarify its position on laneway gardens. "We have responsibiltiy for roads; we can close them, we can impose speed limits on them," he says. "If we can get the balance right on this, we would end up with a more liveable city."


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Artists in Action #789
Esther Williams dies at 91
Million dollar mermaid Esther Williams emerges from the depths.
The original Technicolor bathing beauty has passed away at the age of 91. Read the Washington Post obit here.
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- Robert Fiore said...
One of those instances where you're surprised to learn the person was still alive until yesterday. Did you know General Giap of Dien Bien Phu fame is still alive? In his 90s. Speaking out on Vietnamese environmental issues, too.
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Anushka Shetty, who is turning 32 on Nov 7, is currently working in two period movies - Rudrama Devi and Baahubali. Yesterday, director Gunasekhar has released the first look of Rudrama Devi as a birthday gift for her. Now, the teaser of Baahubali has come as second big birthday gift for this most-sought after actress in South India.


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How to Make Local and National Governments Work Together : A Big Idea to Tackle Climate Change | FUTURE CAPE TOWN
The coming Habitat III proposal : National Urban Policy Commissions, seen as being a potential solution to apply a multi-level governance to tackle climate change.
FUTURE CAPE TOWN | Film and city-making: An interview with Dele Adeyemo
Rashiq Fataar speaks with Dele Adeyemo, creative director of Pidgin Perfect about The Power of ZA film project and exhibition and why architecture and city making were on the agenda.
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Young people are the future of cities, but how are they being empowered, inspired and connected to transform and shape our cities.


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Gutter systems are commonly installed on homes and help keep water from entering the home. Water that comes from the roof is caught in the gutters and channeled away from the home out into the desired area. If a gutter is clogged or filthy, it will not function properly and cause damage to the home. In this case, a gutter guard is installed to prevent clogged gutters. You can make your own gutter guard, which is more cost effective than purchasing one, to protect your gutters from clogging.
Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Notepad
- Hacksaw
- 1/4-inch wire mesh
- Nails
- Self-drilling screws
- Washers and nuts
- Hammer
- Drill
Measure the length and width of each gutter section with a measuring tape and mark the measurements on a notepad with a pencil. Gutters are generally uniform in width along the entire system.
Add 2 inches to the length and width measurements to obtain the final measurement result.
Cut wire mesh sections, using a hacksaw, that are between 1 and 2 feet in length and add up to total the measurements above. Cut enough sections to cover the entire length of the gutters. The smaller sections will make attaching the gutter guards easier.
Secure one edge of the mesh to the exterior edge of the gutter with self-drilling screws. Place a washer on the screw and insert the screw through the mesh and gutter with a drill. Secure the screw with a nut.
Attach the other edge of the wire mesh to the roof with nails and washers. Place a washer on the nail and hammer the nail into the roof of the house to secure the mesh. Overlap the ends of pieces in each mesh section by 1 or 2 inches for extra security.
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- Position the ladder close to the sections you are working with to ensure that you are no more than an arm's length away from the gutter.
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China─UAE relations have been developing smoothly since theestablishment of diplomatic ties, with political mutual trust beingcontinuously enhanced and personnel exchanges getting increasingly frequent.
This year is the 31st anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the UAE. Over the last 31 years, China-UAE exchanges and cooperation have grown in all fields and yielded fruitful results, bilateral trade volume last year totaled $54.8 bil
China wants to combine its"One Belt, One Road" westward strategy with the UAE's "Look East" policy, whichseeks to increase the UAE's share of trade and investment from Asia's emergingeconomies as an attempt to diversify the local economy.
UAE attaches great importance to the bilateral relations with China and is willing to make every effort to promote the development of such relations.


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'Get Your Dose' #18 Free Music from Richard Grey, Abel Ramos
Get Your Dose is back this week with more free music remixes & bootlegs. We're looking into a few bomb tracks that we would like to share especially the classic track 'One More Time' with a new remix from Richard Grey which was given away on Thanksgiving day. The freebie track comes with energetic house beats will be good for your weekday or NYE party tracklist.
Richard Grey – One More Time (NYE 2K14 Edit)
Kaskade's 'Samba Love' is a track that gives feel good feeling, kind of track to listen for relaxation during afterhours. The free house music track features beautiful vocal great for chillout. The track get massive support from many of his fans. Find out more about Kaskade on www.facebook.com/kaskade
Kaskade – Samba Love (Redux Extended Edit)
To get pumped up a little harder to get the party going, next we have a listen to a remix by Abel Ramos on Ludacris, Usher & David Guetta "Rest Of My Life". More music & news on Abel Ramos Facebook : www.facebook.com/abelramosofficial
Ludacris feat Usher and David Guetta – Rest of my life (Abel Ramos Remix)


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"If I have to apply five turns to the screw each day for the happiness of Argentina, I will do it." ~Evita Peron
Join Capital Public Radio Excellence in Jazz host Gary Vercelli on a culturally-rich, sumptuous jazz and wine expedition to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. En route from Santiago to Buenos Aires, you'll sip velvety smooth malbecs in Mendoza, cross the Andes into Argentina and enjoy the full flavored wines of the Calchagua Valley.
In addition, you'll be treated to the Buenos Aires Jazz Festival! A hands-on cooking class, tango dance lessons, private tours of world-class museums and outings to colorful markets are also included. You won't want to miss out on this historic, perfectly blended adventure to South America with Capital Public Radio.
- 1 Night Overnight flight to Chile
- 3 Nights Santiago, Chile
- 3 Nights Mendoza, Argentina
- 4 Nights Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 2 Night Post-tour option to Iguazú Falls
- 1 Night Overnight return flight
- The world renown Buenos Aires Jazz Festival
- Numerous private wine tastings with local producers in Chile and Argentina
- A private tour of the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
- The Eva Peron Museum
- The handicraft market of San Telmo
- A seafood lunch in the central fish market of Santiago
- A lesson in cooking empanadas and carbonada and pairing Argentine foods with Malbec and Torrontés wines
- Tango dance lessons
- Visit to a colonial hacienda
- A wine pairing lunch in Mendoza
- Andes crossing into Argentina
- Ferry across the Rio de la Plata to Colonia, Uruguay
- A small group of soon-to-be-CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO friends.
- Hosted by Gary Vercelli of Capital Public Radio
- Guided by an expert Earthbound Expeditions guide
- Four star hotel accommodations
- Tickets to the Buenos Aires Jazz Fest (2 nights)
- Breakfast daily plus twelve additional multi-course meals served in traditional settings
- Flight from Mendoza to Buenos Aires
- Private transfers by air-conditioned mini bus
- Entrances and special wine tasting events
- Fascinating city tours with informative local guides in Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Santa Cruz and Santiago
- Tango dance lessons
- Private museum tours highlighting the history of both countries
- A special cooking class in Mendoza
- Maps and a pre-tour reading and video list
- A pre-tour gathering at CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO
- A small group of like-minded CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO travelers who share your passion for food, wine and jazz!
- Alumni discounts for CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO travelers
- 13 Days/12 Nights
- $4,995 Land / Including Flight in Argentina (23-29 guests)
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"I have one thing that counts, and that is my heart; it burns in my soul, it aches in my flesh, and it ignites my nerves: that is my love for the people and Peron."
DAY 1: Depart North America for Chile
DAY 2: Arrive in Santiago in the morning - Upon arrival in Santiago this morning, you'll be greeted at the airport by your local Earthbound Expeditions guide and escorted to your beautiful, centrally-located hotel. Spend some time freshening up before meeting your guide and host for a fascinating exploration of the heart of Santiago. Visit Santa Lucia hill, where Pedro de Valdivia founded the city in 1542 and walk to the oldest church in Santiago. See the charming neighborhood known as Paris-Londres and visit the main square, "Plaza de Armas." Welcome dinner included this evening. Sleep in Santiago
DAY 4: An Outing to the Maipo Wine Valley - After breakfast depart Santiago for the beautiful Maipo Wine Valley. Pronounced, "mah-EEpoa," this is Chile's oldest and most famous growing area. It's a sub-region within the larger central valley region and lies just south of Santiago. Although Maipo isn't the largest area, it contains a considerable concentration of vineyards and a large representation of important producers. Ocean breezes and elevation provide a number of cool growing areas within the region. For the most part, this is red-wine country, with cabernet sauvignon the most celebrated and widely planted variety. There are also very good examples of chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, and sémillon being produced. Our tasting will be at the highly acclaimed wine estate of "Viña Undurraga." In the afternoon we will return to Santiago. Sleep in Santiago.
Chile and the Carmenere Grape: A Love Story
No variety says "Chile" like Carmenere. Its re-emergence is the story of a happy accident. Carmenere was little more than an archival curiosity until the early 1990s, when winemakers discovered that many of the Chilean vines they had called Merlot were actually Carmenere. The grape once played a large part in Bordeaux winemaking, but its low yields forced it out of favor when French viticulturists replanted after the phylloxera outbreak of the 1880s.
Meanwhile, Carmenere from France had quietly migrated to Chile, along with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. By the 1990s, Chileans were profiting from the worldwide fascination with Merlot. However, some winemakers noticed traits that set some of their Merlot apart. Analysis soon showed that Carmenere had been planted willy-nilly among the Merlot, and that much of Chilean Merlot was in reality Carmenere. Rather than panic, Chilean winemakers deftly turned scandal into opportunity.
They recognized what Carmenere lovers have come to appreciate: the low tannins and big, bright blackberry fruit of Carmenere make it a delight to drink and an ideal match for a range of foods. Since Chile began actively marketing Carmenere in the mid-1990s, it has come to symbolize the nation much like Shiraz calls to mind Australia, Malbec, Argentina and Zinfandel, California. "The mix-up was understandable," said Randy Ullom, Winemaster for Kendall-Jackson and supervisor of winemaking for Calina. "Carmenere and Merlot are similar. But the trained eye can notice Carmenere sports pinkish leaves that set it apart
DAY 5: Cross the Andes to Mendoza, Argentina! - Weather-permitting, we will see the tallest mountain in the Americas. The "Puente del Inka" or "Aconcagua" soars towards the heavens to 23,000 feet. After crossing the Argentine border we reach the town of Mendoza. Located in the heart of Argentina's premier wine country, Mendoza is perfectly situated. Full of charming boutiques, cafes and superb restaurants, Mendoza is Chile's version of Napa Valley. Tonight you sample Argentina's world-famous grass-fed beef with a fine, locally produced Malbec wine (vegetarian and poultry dishes also available). Sleep in Mendoza
DAY 6: Argentine Culinary Secrets & Malbec Country - After breakfast we begin our day with a bit of history of Mendoza. We'll visit "Pedro de Castillo" Square, the very place where the city was founded, learning more about the history of Mendoza and South America. In the afternoon, we continue on to visit the Bodega Zuccardi, where our hosts have prepared a very special cooking class followed by a delicious wine pairing lunch. An optional horseback riding trip into the outback with a local gaucho may be arranged for those not wishing to spend a morning in the kitchen. Ask your guide for details. We'll make our way back to Mendoza for a siesta before dinner (if anyone plans to eat again!) Sleep in Mendoza.
DAY 7: An Outing to the Lujan de Cuyo Valley: Malbec Wine Country - Spend a leisurely free morning in a café or strolling the charming streets of Mendoza. Then, enjoy a special late afternoon lunch and wine tasting at the Bodega Norton. This winery was founded in 1895 by the English engineer Mr. Edmund James Norton and is located south of the Mendoza River in the district of Perdriel. In 1989 the winery was bought by the Austrian entrepreneur Gernot Langes Swarovski and today is one of the leading wine producers in Argentina. Sample fine Cabernet Sauvignons, Malbecs, and Merlots. Afterward we'll visit two wineries: Achaval-Ferrer and Trapiche. Return to Mendoza in the late afternoon. Sleep in Mendoza
DAY 8: Flight to Buenos Aires & Afternoon Tour - This morning we transfer to the Mendoza airport for our morning flight to Buenos Aires. En-route from the airport in Buenos Aires to our hotel we'll stop to discover the history of Buenos Aires. We'll see the 16th century Plaza de Mayo with the "Casa Rosada" (government house), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the old "Cabildo" (chapter house) which was once the Spanish headquarters for this region of South America and more.
Rest up and relax before meeting your guide and host for dinner out on the town. The Buenos Aires Jazz Festival kicks off this evening. Tickets TBA. Sleep in Buenos Aires
DAY 9: Buenos Aires - After breakfast we travel down the "Avenida de Mayo" to the historic Congreso Square which leads to both National Congress and "Corrientes Avenue," (also called "the street that never sleeps"). Near the National Congress you'll discover the newly restored opera house known as the Theater Colon. Then we are off to discover the most colorful neighborhood in the city, known affectionately today as "La Boca." This is the district of bohemian Italian neighborhoods overflowing with colorful shops and lively cafes. Our journey culminates with a tour of the "Recoleta" and "Palermo" districts, where we'll learn about the remarkable life story of Evita (Eva Peron). Before returning to the hotel, we'll stop by the city cemetery to pay our respects to Argentina's beloved artists and intellectuals. Rest and relax at the hotel before heading out for dinner and an evening of jazz. This evening is night two of the Buenos Aires Jazz Festival. Sleep in Buenos Aires.
Day 10: An Excursion to Colonia—Uruguay! - This morning we make our way to the port, where we'll catch a ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia, Uruguay. We'll cross the world's biggest river the "Rio de la Plata" and in just over an hour arrive in what is commonly called the "Switzerland of South America:" Uruguay. Enjoy a private walk through the cobblestone streets of this colonial Portuguese town, after which we'll have a wine tasting and farewell lunch to toast our wonderful two weeks in South America. After lunch, you'll have free time to explore this little gem on your own before boarding the ferry in the late afternoon for Buenos Aires. This is night three of the Buenos Aires Jazz Festival. Sleep in Buenos Aires.
DAY 11: Museum of Latin American Art & Tango Lessons - The mission of the Museum of Latin American Art (MALBA) is to collect, preserve, research and promote Latin American art from the onset of the 20th century to the present. This also involves educating the public to foster their knowledge in Latin American artists, in the diversity of cultural and artistic holdings in this region, sharing such responsibility both with the national and the international community. The building project was executed by AFT Architects, a renowned Argentine architectural firm.
This morning we'll learn about artists that are well known in the Latin world, but have so far been less successful breaking into the North American market. Our private tour will focus on the highlights of the museum. After our tour we'll have lunch.
In the afternoon we'll make our way to a tango dance studio in order to learn the art of dance with an Argentine instructor. Enjoy night four of the Buenos Aires Jazz Festival: Sleep in Buenos Aires.
Day 12: To Market! Buenos Aires Sunday Market - Our journey together culminates in this world-class city with a visit to the Sunday market of San Telmo. This is where you'll capture a true slice of Buenos Aires life as you stroll past artisan stalls, entertaining street musicians and talented dancers demonstrating the tango.
The afternoon is yours to discover a neighborhood or museum you might have missed, but wanted to see or you can return to one of your favorite places. Book lovers won't want to miss El Ateneo bookstore. This splendid shop is one of the best known bookshops in Buenos Aires and in Latin America. In fact, book lovers from all over the world travel here just to soak up the ambiance of the building that was designed by the architects Peró and Torres Armengol for the empresario Max Glucksman (1875-1946).
Your return flight home this evening departs later this evening so you'll have the entire day to enjoy Buenos Aires museums, parks and bistros. Overnight flight home.
Note: Those joining the post tour extension will fly out in the late afternoon for Iguazú Falls.
DAY 13: Arrive Home with a Lifetime of Happy Memories!
- As in every adventure, the itinerary subject to change -
Post-Tour Extension to Iguazú Falls
INCLUDED: Roundtrip air to Iguazú Falls, airport transfers both in Buenos Aires and Iguazú, dinner upon arrival, breakfast daily, four star hotel accommodations, park entrance tickets and a three hour guided walking tour of the falls.
NOT INCLUDED: Airline surcharges for extending (if applicable), meals not mentioned and any items not listed above.
ABOUT THE FALLS: Straddling the border of Argentina and Brazil, the Iguazú Falls stretch close to two miles and this adventure provides opportunities to see both the panoramic views and the adrenaline-rushing upclose- and-wet version. Iguazú is a Tupi Indian name meaning 'great waters', and upon seeing this mighty testament of nature you are sure to understand why.
DAY 14: Return Flight Home - Transfer to airport and fly to Buenos Aires. Return flight to U.S. departs from Buenos Aires later this evening. Overnight flight to U.S.
DAY 15: Arrive Home with a Lifetime of Memories!
The Buenos Aires jazz scene often gets overshadowed by the sounds of tango and rock 'n' roll, but for six days in the spring jazz music fills the city during the annual International Buenos Aires Jazz Festival.
With sounds ranging from classic bebop, to gypsy jazz, to swing and nuevo tango, the six-day festival features concerts from Argentina's top names in jazz as well as renowned international artists.
Taking place for the past five years anywhere from mid-October to early December, Buenos Aires Jazz grows larger every year and now welcomes nearly 300 professional and up-and-coming musicians.
The jazz festival presents a chance for Argentine jazz musicians who live and work overseas to return home for some gigs and gives international musicians, who don't usually have Buenos Aires on their tour roster, an opportunity to perform here.
The city-sponsored festival features international artists such as U.S. composer and double bass player, Mark Helias; pianist, Danny Grisset; French guitarist, Jean Francois Prins; British double bass player, Ugonna Okegwo; French drummer Eric Echampard and Brazilian big band Banda Mantiqueira.
Argentine musicians include guitarist, Gonzalo Bergara; pianist and self-described 'punk bassist,' Cirilo Fernández; trombone player, Francisco Salgado and his quartet; guitarist, Juan Pablo Hernández; the trio of pianist, Paula Shocron; Trumpeter Mariano Loiácono and the Mariano Sivori Sextet.
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A former Newton teacher facing a slew of child pornography charges will go on trial next year.
A former Newton teacher facing a slew of child pornography charges will go on trial next year.
A spokeswoman for the Middlesex District Attorney's office said David Ettlinger, 32, of Brighton, will go to trial on Feb. 7, 2013.
Ettlinger was arrested at his Brighton home in January and charged with two counts of child pornography possession in Suffolk County. He was later additionally charged with indecent assault on a person under 14 and posing a child in the nude.Prosecutors said the victim was a family friend he was babysitting.
He was indicted in Middlesex Superior Court in February for charges of aggravated indecent assault and battery on a child under the age of 14 (5 counts), posing a child in a state of nudity, posing a child in sexual conduct, possession of child pornography, and secretly recording a partially nude person.He was arraigned on Feb. 8 and ordered held on $50,000 cash bail.
Later that month, prosecutors discovered inappropriate photos of Ettlinger's former students at Underwood Elementary School in Newton. The photos were taken secretly but we're not pornographic, and therefore not criminal.
Ettlinger was arraigned at Suffolk Superior Court on March 1 on additional charges. Prosecutors said on two unrelated occasions in 2009, he undressed and taped himself fondling two teenage girls as they slept.
He was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail and will go on trial at Suffolk Superior Court on Dec. 10.Ettlinger will return to Suffolk County for a pretrial hearing on April 13. He will returned to Middlesex Superior Court for a filing motion on May 22.
A spokesman from the Suffolk County District Attorney's office says Ettlinger also faces federal charges for his alleged participation in an online child pornography forum.


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Preservation League Lists D.C.'s 'Most Endangered Places'
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
The large house at 619 D St. SE dates to 1795; its windows are boarded up, moss grows on its bricks. The Maples, also known as Friendship House, is one of six locales announced yesterday on the D.C. Preservation League's annual list of "Most Endangered Places."
Since 1996, the league has compiled a list of sites it considers to be of historic, cultural and architectural significance that are threatened by neglect, demolition or other pressures. Some of the previous listings have received more attention.
For example, Battleground National Cemetery, in the 6000 block of Georgia Avenue NW, listed in 2005, will get some improvements through the recently approved federal stimulus package, officials said.
John D. Bellingham, president of the league's board, said that a yearly reminder of the city's past brings needed publicity. "It's an important part of our history," he said. "You can remodel them, but you can't replicate them."
After collecting community suggestions, the league sifts through the nominations and votes, releasing its choices each spring.
Friendship House went from being the grand estate of a slave owner to home of a social services program that served minority women and children before it was vacated.
"It's a wonderful sweep of history that people should know," said Nancy Metzger, who chairs the Historic Preservation Committee of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society.
The other 2009 selections:
-- Foundry Branch Trolley Trestle, in Glover Park, north of Canal Road. According to the league, the trestle is one of only two remaining bridges along the former trolley line linking Georgetown to Glen Echo.
-- Third Church of Christ, Scientist, 900 16th St. NW, was on the list last year. Its Brutalist style of architecture has stirred debate since it was built in 1971. A developer plans to demolish it and construct an office building, the league said.
-- Barney Circle neighborhood, Potomac Avenue SE to the north, 17th Street SE to the east, Kentucky Avenue SE to the west and Pennsylvania Avenue SE to the south. The neighborhood was also listed last year. In recent years, according to the league, rowhouses have been expanded with third-story additions called pop-ups.
-- Meads Row, 1305-1331 H St. NE. Named for builder Charles C. Meads, the owner of two buildings on the block proposes tearing them down and creating parking space for restaurants and a performing arts theater, the league said.
-- Superintendent's House-Dalecarlia Reservoir, Washington Aqueduct, 5211 Little Falls Rd. NW. An 1875 residence designed by Montgomery C. Meigs, engineer of the Washington Aqueduct.


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"Did you hear about the million-dollar Polish Lottery?
You win a dollar a year for a million years. "
"How about the Polish car pool?
They meet at work. "
[Deafening Silence]
""We appreciate Poland has stepped up and agreed to host an element of the previous missile defense plan, and we now appreciate that Poland's government agrees with us that there is now a better way … with new technology and new information, to defend against emerging ballistic missile threats," Biden said. . . . Continuing The Vice President offered, "Knock knock."
"Who's there?"
"Polish burglar."
[growing discomfort]
Discussing Cap & Trade and Global Warming, Vice President Biden then - Licks the cover of a book of matches, bends it back so the matches are exposed, and sticks it to His forehead.
The Vice President turned and Asked Polish President Donald Tusk "What am I?"
[Stoic silence]
"A Polish miner."
Re-turning to Foreign Policy and Afghanistahn Biden asked,
"What would you call a bunch of Polish guys wearing turbans?
A Pakistanleys. "
"Hey how bout the two biggest lies a Polak will tell? ' The Check is in your mouth . . . Hey, I better stop there! Goodnight Folks!"
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Tendo Family's Annoying Acquaintances! (天道家のおよびでない奴ら! Tendō-ke no Oyobidenai Yatsura!?), is the third special episode which was only available as a special give-away by the Kitty Animation Circle fan club and has since become a very rare item/episode.
This special features a Nabiki narrated review of the series where she discusses various characters that the Tendo family has had to tolerate spliced with new animation of her hanging around the house.
Plot OverviewEdit
One Morning in the Tendo DojoEdit
Nabiki is downstairs in her Pajamas while brushing her teeth. Nabiki observes that the house seems to be completely empty and notes that it seems to be a very calm morning, which is only possible when everyone's absent. She continues by saying that daily has become an uproar since Ranma arrived with strange people appearing, especially Shampoo who caused a disaster when she arrived. As Nabiki thinks about what Shampoo did during her time at the Dojo, she goes upstairs where she rubs cream onto her face.
Continuing, Nabiki notes that Shampoo does like Ranma as they realised that from the start. However, Shampoo just caused destruction without any giving anything to compensate, worse still it turns out she fell into a Jusenkyo pool as well. Back downstairs, Nabiki goes to talk about Shampoo's fiancé, Mousse, appearing as well who also happens to be cursed as well.
In her room, Nabiki moves onto Ryoga and how he's Ranma's strongest rival. She then goes on to undress, but before she "reveals" anything, Nabiki addresses the camera saying she has the right not to show anything.
Later OnEdit
Nabiki has changed and is wandering around the lower floors of the house on a pair of Roller skates. She then sits down and continues thinking about Ryoga, wondering why he hates Ranma so much as well as noting that thinks got worse ever since they had that discussion in the bathroom, only to disappear straight afterwards. Nabiki begins to ponder something, when she notices that P-chan is climbing over her right leg.
Nabiki picks up P-chan and asks him if he's Ryoga, which causes a minor panic in P-chan who starts to sweat in fear. Continuing, Nabiki stands back up and takes P-chan with her, where she tries to pour some hot water over him, only for P-chan to run off. Once P-chan has fled, Nabiki decides that it must only be her imagination. She then goes on to remember that not all people suffering Jusenkyo curses turn into animals.
Some more time has seemingly passed as Nabiki is now in her room, in a different outfit, and dancing around to some music. As she dances, Nabiki notes that not everyone Ranma is involved with transforms, citing Ukyo as an example along with several others. Nabiki then proceeds to turn off the CD player with her foot and goes to look out her bedroom window. She continues by noting that most of them have a job while she's tired of it, since it's too much work for little pay. Nabiki also comments on how it's difficult to give gratuitous lodging on little income and thanks to them her money never increases, but she can forgive them.
After remembering back to the time Kodachi stayed at the Dojo, Nabiki says that she wouldn't mind having a luxurious meal everyday, but Kodachi is a very strange girl.
Into the BathEdit
This causes Nabiki to also think to the time Kuno decided to make Nabiki his wife, and how it was erroneous of Kuno to make such a conclusion the money can make it worth it, whether it's good or bad, since she's good at it. As she says this, Nabiki removes her over shirt and also removes the rest of her dancing outfit (making sure to keep her back to the camera). Once she remembers when she helped Ranma when he had to face the Gambling King, Nabiki is about to enter the bath.
However, before she does, Nabiki pokes her head out of the adjoining space between the bathroom and the hallway to make sure nobody's around since it's very difficult to have peaceful bath at the house. This causes her to explain that there is a perverted and creepy person spying everywhere.
Now relaxing the bath, Nabiki comments that everyday they have a problem but on days like this she can she sleep and relax. Nabiki then quickly opens the window and declares that she's so happy about the day being the way it is.
Elsewhere in Furinkan...Edit
Mousse is fighting Ranma and tells him to prepare to say goodbye to this world as he attacks Ranma with a bizarre looking pole with a large duck on the end of it. He then lunges at Ranma, but Ranma dodges and kicks Mousse in the face with both his feet. After being knocked to the ground, Mousse quickly gets back up and declares that with Shampoo helping he knows he can win.
Supred on, Mousse launches a flurry of attacks on Ranma with the duck pole, but still fails to land a hit. Annoyed, Mousse uses his usual arsenal of robes etc to tie Ranma's legs and arms and allow him to land a hit with the duck pole. However, when he does a hole in the back of the duck appears where a bunch of eggs appear and launch into the air.
Ranma and Mousse watch confused as the eggs fly into the air and land next to them. Suddenly, then eggs explode, Ranma manages to scurry away while Mousse is caught in the explosion.
Shampoo, who's watching the fight from the sidelines with Akane, declares that she'll do anything she can to make Mousse lose the fight and so hands Mousse another duck pole. Mousse (seemingly having not heard what Shampoo just said) proceeds to declare that this time things will be different and launches another attack with the duck pole. Despite Ranma's best efforts he soon has to use his arms to block the duck pole, causing more explosive eggs to hit Mousse. In response, Shampoo hands another pole to Mousse, only this time it has a bomb on the end which explodes as soon as Mousse grabs it.
Mousse returns to facing Ranma, using more of his hidden weapons to try and gain an advantage. Now sporting two blades spouting from the sleeves, Mousse continues to fight Ranma and the pair end up fighting across several rooftops, while Shampoo and Akane follow in pursuit. Ranma has soon had enough so uses his Katchu Tenshin Amaguriken to touch Mousse's blades repeatedly until they break into multiple small pieces.
At first Mousse is put aback by this weapons being destroyed, but quickly spouts a replacement pair of blades. He then goes back to trying to hit Ranma with the new blades.
Meanwhile, Genma (in his panda form) is taking a relaxing walk when he hears a noise and sees that ahead of him, Happosai is being chased by a large group of women thanks to his usual panty raid. Panicking at this sight Genma runs away from the mob as well. Nabiki, however, is still relaxing peacefully in the bath.
Back outside, Ryoga has appeared, and is trying to defeat Ranma as well. Ranma manages to dodge Mousse and Ryoga. The two groups end up meeting each other, resulting in a change in direction so that everyone is running in the same direction. Happosai tells Ranma that he seems to be at work as well, causing Ranma to say that he's not working with him.
Once again at the Dojo, and Nabiki is continuing to enjoy herself in her very tranquil bath. Unfortunately, this tranquillity doesn't last long as the group outside turn out to be running towards the Dojo and end up slamming into it. In the bathroom, all the named characters along with several of the women have broke through the bathroom wall. To keep herself decent, Nabiki has press herself up next to the bath's side while also crossing her arms over her chest. As Happosai is being held back by the others, Nabiki says to herself that she'll never forgive Ranma adding that it was a temporary dream with everything being so peaceful. Nabiki then turns to the camera and asks the audience if they know when peace comes to the Tendo Dojo.
Cast in Order of AppearanceEdit
- Please note that an character or form marked with an asterisk (*) only appeared via flashbacks etc during the episode.
|Character Name
|Japanese Voice
|Nabiki Tendo
|Minami Takayama
|Shampoo (human, cat*)
|Rei Sakuma
|Ranma Saotome (female)*
|Megumi Hayashibara
|Akane Tendo
|Noriko Hidaka
|Ryoga Hibiki (human, P-chan)
|Koichi Yamadera
|Kasumi Tendo*
|Kikuko Inoue
|Ranma Saotome (male)
|Kappei Yamaguchi
|Genma Saotome (panda, human)
|Kenichi Ogata
|Mousse (human, duck*)
|Toshihiko Seki
|Kinnii (human, Buddhist Priest)*
|Takeshi Aono
|Ukyo Kuonji*
|Hiromi Tsuru
|Dojo Destroyer (cameo)*
|Maomolin (cameo)*
|Higuma Torajiro (cameo)*
|Genji Heita (cameo)*
|Kodachi Kuno*
|Saeko Shimazu
|Soun Tendo*
|Ryūsuke Ōbayashi
|Ichirō Nagai
|Tatewaki Kuno*
|Hirotaka Suzuoki
|Gambling King (cameo)*
- The opening theme for this special is Don't Make Me Wild Like You (the opening for Digital Dojo), while the ending theme is Friends (the ending theme for Outta Control).
- The fight between Ranma and Mousse is based off the fight they had in Ranma vs. Mousse! To Lose Is To Win, albeit with an alternative outcome.
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Cycling in Catalonia is an incredible experience as it is diverse area with a proud history going back many thousands of years to Roman times and beyond. The culinary traditions here are especially strong; unique dishes and concoctions here are found nowhere else and the recipes are passed down through generations. Empordà and Girona counties are excellent examples, borrowing from the Mediterranean sea and fertile lands of Catalonia, for a remarkable range of produce and crops.
During this Spain bicycle tour, riders will stay in one of the best 4 star hotels in Girona, and in contrast, enjoy two nights in a family run farmhouse.
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Cycling in Girona is certain to make your Spain bike tour unforgettable. Be sure to check out our other bike tours in Spain.
Price £ 1132 $ 1,784 € 1189 NOK 11890 kr 10975 $ 1,427
Single Supplement: £ 238 $ 375 € 250 NOK 2500 kr 2308 $ 300
Supplement for single traveler: on request
Supplement for guided option (cost to be split among a maximum of 8 participants): £ 1429 $ 2,250 € 1500 NOK 15000 kr 13846 $ 1,800
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From Barcelona Airport: £ 210 $ 330 € 220 NOK 2200 kr 2031 $ 264
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Where You'll Stay
During this tour, guests will stay in a variety of handpicked accommodations, chosen for their unique appeal and location as well as the authentic Catalan atmosphere. Also included in the accommodation list is a authentic farmhouse who specializes in cooking in fact revel in it, where you will enjoy a cooking class and Ratafia tasting!
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- 4 nights in the 4* Hotel with breakfast
- 2 nights in luxury farmhouse with breakfast
- Cannondale Quick hybrid bike rental
- Welcome meeting
- GPS rental
- Jersey and water bottle
- Transfer to Olot
- Luggage transfers
- Typical Catalan evening meal at a mountain restaurant
- Wine tasting and olive tasting at Local Market
- Cooking class at the farmhouse
- Ratafia tasting
- Train tickets to medieval villages
- Lunch in medieval village
- Meal at restaurant in Girona
- Picnic basket with local produce
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- Support vehicle
- Sports massage
- Transfers
- Bicycle protection
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Skill LevelThis is a moderate level tour with an average daily distance of 25 miles.
Day-To-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Girona
Day 2: Olot - Sant Miquel de Pineda, 14 mi. (22 km)
Day 3: Cicular route around Sant Miquel de Pineda, 16 mi. (25 km)
Day 4: Sant Miquel de Pineda - Girona, 27 mi. (43 km)
Day 5: Circular route around Girona /Medieval Villages, 16 mi. (25 km)
Day 6: Circular route around Girona/Vall de Llémena, 17 mi. (27 km)
Day 7: Departure from Girona
Day 1: Arrival in Girona
Arrival in Girona
Day 2: Olot - Sant Miquel de Pineda, 14 mi. (22 km)
Your first day on the bike starts after a transfer by road to the town of Olot which is the start point of your ride and the capital town of the Garrotxa volcanic region. On day one an easy relatively short ride to acclimatise. A stunning ride through the prehistoric volcanoes into the low hills and farmland known as La Fageda. This area is a world heritage SSSI, a highly unusual landscape formed by ancient volcanic activity now covered in a dwarf oak and beech tree forest.
Day 3: Circular route around Sant Miquel de Pineda, 16 mi. (25 km)
Your ride today is in La Garrotxa region into the mountains surrounding the Rectoria. First a visit to the mountain hotel/restaurant of Vento, nestled in the hills behind Olot. Then later descending back to the valley and a short spin along the cycle path that extends along the valley floor you will visit the Gorges Moli dels Murris. A secret paradise where the river has created a natural lake hidden in the forest, if it's warm enough the ideal place for a dip.
Day 4: Sant Miquel de Pineda - Girona, 27 mi. (43 km)
Today you will continue on the Greenways cycle path, a railway line converted into a dedicated cycle path which runs all the way from the mountains to the sea. A stunning and mostly downhill ride through the prehistoric volcanoes into the low hills and farmland around Girona. The day is completed by enjoying a meal in one of Girona's best restaurants, a local gem and institution amongst cyclists famous for its atmosphere as well as its home cooked Catalan specialties.
Day 5: Circular route around Girona /Medieval Villages, 16 mi. (25 km):
This ride will lead through southern Empordà county, known as a wine and olive oil producing area and for its unspoiled tiny hilltop stone villages that dot the landscape. The route is a "village hopping" route passing through six typical pueblos.
Day 6: Circular route around Girona/Vall de Llémena, 17 mi. (27 km)
Cycle into the valley Northwest of Girona called Vall de Llemenà. This is a quiet rural area untouched by tourism. The ride takes you through the valley around the extinct prehistoric volcano and into the tiny village of Canet d'Adri, which is a recommendation for lunch. Return to Girona along the Vall de Llemena cycle path which delivers you straight into Girona. To top off the week, enjoy a meal in one of Girona's best restaurants, where you'll be served traditional Catalan food and local produce but in a modern setting.
Day 7: Departure from Girona
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At noon on Friday, Sara Khoncarly, a fourth-year medicine student at Northeast Ohio Medical University, slid open an envelope that contained her future.
She smiled and excitedly announced she will be doing a residency for diagnostic radiology at Case Western Metro Health in Cleveland.
On Match Day, 140 students from NEOMED's Class of 2017 were among medical students across the nation that gathered at the same time with family, friends, classmates and faculty to learn where they will spend the next three to seven years as hospital residents.
Amanda Feldman, who will leave school as an MD, received great news. Her parents, sitting in the audience, both jumped up and threw their arms around each other when she revealed her match. Feldman is headed to Cincinnati Children's Hospital, her first choice.
Luke Farley was proud to be matched with University of Michigan, as a resident in internal medicine, while his friend, Andrew Dalessandro let his wife open his envelope.
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Dalessandro was matched with Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, TN, as a resident in emergency medicine.
By 1 p.m., each of the graduating medical students knew where they would be going for their residencies after years of hard work and a tiring process of applying for residencies.
"Match Day is a culmination of many years of hard work and sacrifice," said Dr. Lisa Young, the vice dean of the college of medicine. "There are those that say the day of commencement is the most exciting in the life of a medical student, but Match Day holds special meaning to all of us who have gone through the grueling journey of medical school and equally grueling application process."
Students begin applying for residency programs at the beginning of their fourth year and participate in interviews with hospital officials during the fall and winter months. Students indicate their residency preferences to the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), hospitals indicate their student preferences and then the NRMP matches them with the results announced nationally on Friday.
The March Day program included a 50/50 raffle, with half of the proceeds going to a charity chosen by the graduating class and half going to the student whose envelope was drawn last. This year's charitable donation will go toward Rise Against Hunger, an international organization the provides food and aide to developing countries.
The day's results showed that about half of the graduating class will remain in Ohio for their residencies, many of whom matched with NEOMED's hospital partners.
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Hoby Gård Bed & Breakfast, Borrby
Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $119
- Double Room, Private Bathroom
- Double Room, Shared Bathroom
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At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 8 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 2 floors
- Check-in time 3 PM-6 PM
- Check-out time is 10 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free self parking
Other information
- Smoke-free property
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In the hotel
- Free buffet breakfast daily
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Playground on site
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Year Built 2010
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Television in common areas
In the room
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Premium bedding
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Shower only
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Daily housekeeping
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Special features
DiningHoby Gard - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Hoby Gård Bed & Breakfast, Borrby's small print
Also known as
- Hoby Gård
- Hoby Gård Bed & Breakfast
- Hoby Gård Bed & Breakfast Borrby
- Hoby Gård Borrby
Guests should be aware that horses reside at this property. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Guests with infants must contact this hotel in advance. Contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators.
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for SEK 350 per night
Cribs/Infant beds are available for SEK 200 per night
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