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The wind in your hair, the fresh air filling your lungs and the thrill of freewheeling down a big hill. Yup, cycling is one of those activities that offers plenty of smiles per mile.
But if you're just taking off the training wheels, getting back in the saddle or even just looking for a new challenge, finding cycle route nirvana can be easier said than done.
Busy roads, inaccessible pathways or simply not knowing where the best cycle routes are can be a barrier for people to ditch petrol power and embrace pedal power. And, considering there are so many benefits to riding a bike, it's a shame these relatively minor obstacles can prevent people taking up what is a genuinely enjoyable pastime.
But don't worry, we're here to help and steer you in the right direction.
Britain is blessed with some stunning landscapes and luckily, the vast majority of them can be enjoyed on two wheels.
If you've just purchased a bike or perhaps signed up to a cycle-to-work scheme with your employers, don't confine your cycling to just the daily commute or odd afternoon jaunt – there's a simply enormous number of awesome cycling adventures just waiting to be explored!
Now, obviously we couldn't simply list every possible cycle route here in this blog (we'd be here forever…); so instead, we've scoured the web for the best cycle route, databases and guides so you don't have to!
Sustrans offer a comprehensive online database of routes for cyclists of every level; from the complete novices all the way through to the die-hard two-wheel fanatics.
Along with a handy-to-use interactive map showing all the major cycle routes in the UK, they also have a database of all major and minor routes, too; meaning you can delve deep into the peddle-powered possibilities and plan bike rides to your heart's content!
Like Sustrans, Cycling UK have a wealth of routes to choose from all over the country; along with guides and 'Great Rides' features, too.
However, if you're looking for more than just local or national cycle routes for your weekend bike rides, the site also covers the whole world of cycling in the UK; including events, charity bike events, reviews, insurance and general advice.
If you're just starting out on your cycling adventure, it's certainly a great place to start.
Let's Ride is a cycling festival supported by British Cycling but also has a website which has a simply enormous database of cycle routes which you can search, add to and even leave your own reviews. They also have an app you can download so you can navigate your chosen routes on the move – nice!
Another cool feature is that members risk-assess the routes featured. If you're a novice bike rider or exploring a route you're not familiar with, you can ride easy knowing it's been checked and verified as a suitable route for bikes and cyclists.
The National Trust
Want to explore the great British countryside on your bike? Then head across to the National Trust's cycling website, which gives visitors the chance to explore historical sites or areas of outstanding natural beauty on two wheels.
And, it's not just historical country estates and lush rolling vistas you can explore! If you love your big and small-screen action, the site also features locations where movies and TV shows have been filmed. What better day out than exploring Game of Thrones' Winterfell or taking a windswept ride through Poldark country?
Of course, there will be readers out there who will be up for more than just a gentle Sunday bike ride! Luckily, there are plenty of cycling events you can try – either to raise money for charity, to challenge yourself, or simply for the sheer fun of it!
Evans Cycles sponsor the national RIDE IT events across the UK; with bike-related challenges to suit every ability.
You can also visit the UK Cycling Events website to browse any and all cycling events across the UK – be they just for fun rides in scenic locations, to competitive speed trials and cross-country challenges.
So, what are you waiting for?! Get out there and start enjoying everything the humble bike has to offer.
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Since December marks the end of the year, I'm taking a look at the year as a whole rather than just the last month.
- Signed my first book deal
- Attended my daughter's first piano concert
- My daughter lost her first tooth
- My nephew was born
- Visited Seattle for the first time
- Reviewed 32 books
Magicsmith Book 1: A Drop of Magic- Spent most of 2018 in revision, but has become better for it. Should be published in 2019!
Magicsmith Book 2: Courting Darkness- Written in 2018, this book has already been through several iterations, and will likely go through several more before it's ready to hit the shelves.
The Price of Tomorrow – Written, edited, beta read, and queried… but not signed. From the agent feedback I got, I'm thinking the current market just isn't so good for a YA sci-fi book. I think I'm going to shelve this project for a little while and see how things develop outside my little bubble.
Magicsmith Book 3: Faerie Forged- Started writing Faerie Forged, but haven't gotten very far yet. This will be my major focus for the beginning of 2019. It's due to the publisher at the end of summer.
Other Projects: – I've been brainstorming / working on the pre-writing for a middle grade adventure for my daughter. I've taken a break from short story writing because I've been so busy with other projects lately, though I'd like to explore some short story ideas that have been bouncing around my head. I'll also be teaching a short story writing class at my daughter's school in February, so wish me luck with that! I'm hoping to get Hannah edited in 2019, and probably it will get quite the overhaul after this long hiatus.
I honestly have no idea… Lots and lots.
One of my goals for 2018 was to read and review at least 30 books. That may not seem like a huge number to some of you, but piled on top of all the reading and assessing I was doing of my own writing, it was a substantial hurdle for me. I'm happy to report, that I was able to achieve that goal. 🙂
Here are a few of my favorite reads from 2018:
- Firefight by Brandon Sanderson
- Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
- Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop
- The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
- Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan
- The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
- Once Broken Faith by Seanan McGuire
- Stephen King: On Writing by Stephen King
- Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver
- Law of the Broken Earth by Rachel Neumeire
And here are some great books I read on the craft of writing:
- Creating Character Arcs by K.M. Weiland
- Goal, Motivation, and Conflict by Debra Dixon
- The Negative Trait Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman
On my TBR shelf:
- Desert of Souls by Howard Andrew Jones
- Shadows by Robin McKinley
- Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes
- The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
- Alive in Necropolis by Doug Dorst
- Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
- Skinny Legs and All by Tom Robins
- Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
- The Fantasy Fiction Formula by Deborah Chester
- And so much more… It's gonna be a good year. 🙂


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Rise and Grind
Never allow the actions of another change who your are.
Always stay true to yourself. Each individual we meet is here to teach us lesson.
One that we may not understand at the moment.
Life is simple!
Treat people how you expect to be treated. This way you can sleep at night.
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Cherie top seed for Sacramento final
Singapore bowler Cherie Tan will be the top seed in the Sacramento Open step-ladder final, after averaging 225.83 pinfalls at the completion of the match-play stage of the competition on Saturday.
Joining her for the May 26 showdown in Las Vegas, which will air on June 21 on CBS Sports Network in the United States, is fellow Singaporean New Hui Fen, who is the fourth seed.
American Shannon Pluhowsky is seeded second and Anggie Ramirez-Perea from Colombia third.
Fifa reformer sounds warning
GENEVA • Fifa's new president Gianni Infantino is using the authoritarian tactics of former leader Sepp Blatter, claimed Mark Pieth, a Swiss criminal law professor who has led reform drives at world football's governing body, after the resignation of Fifa's audit chief Domenico Scala on Saturday.
Pieth also indicated that the Fifa boss pushed Scala to resign following a dispute over Infantino's proposed salary.
Ferrari chief backs F1 head Arrivabene
BARCELONA • Ferrari boss Sergio Marchionne has dismissed speculation about Formula One team principal Maurizio Arrivabene's future and assured reporters that the Italian had his full support.
The Italian media have suggested that Arrivabene, a former Philip Morris executive who took up the post in November 2014, could be replaced after a disappointing start to the season.
Sharapova verdict not till next month
LONDON • Maria Sharapova, provisionally banned since March for failing a drug test at the Australian Open, will have her appeal heard in London on Wednesday, but a verdict will not be handed down until June, possibly in time for Wimbledon.
The Russian tennis star has remained upbeat about her prospects of success - with her case resting mainly on the recent admission by World Anti-Doping Agency that it was difficult to tell how long small amounts of meldonium would stay in a player's system.
Ervin still going strong at age 34
WASHINGTON • •Anthony Ervin, an Olympic champion in 2000 as a teen at Sydney, won the 50m freestyle on Saturday at the US Pro Swim Series meet.
The 34-year-old American, who won the world 50m and 100m free titles in 2001 in Fukuoka, captured the Charlotte title in 21.98 seconds just three weeks after starting workouts at the same pool.


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What of Mel Gibson and Christina Ricci? You'll have to go find out for yourself: I promise it's worth the trip.
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You have likely seen those American Library Association posters with celebrities holding books under the big injunction Read. It turns out they have an online catalogue of the posters, which is strangely fascinating, because obviously some of the celebs have chosen their own books and others have just taken whatever was issued to them. It seems Tim Robbins is reading Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, and ''Weird'' Al Yankovic has been working on Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time. Hawking himself has a biography of Marilyn Monroe tucked into his chair --- make of that what you will.
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The last road to access the Golden Trout Wilderness is now open. The Sequoia National Park was able to open the road into Mineral King as scheduled. Be a great memorial weekend to trek through Mineral King and into the norther portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness. You will have to pay for a wilderness permit though since you would be starting at the Park.
All Roads are Now Open
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There have been several instances now where a HA (Housing Association) specific issue has been raised on the portal. To ensure these posts are being dealt with more efectively, a form has been included below where residents can enter who their HA is. It would be greatly appreciated if everyone could submit these details so a list can be set up for each HA and can be distributed amongst each HA's residents.
The purpose of this effort will allow all Family Mosaic residents to be copied into a group email to our Local Neighbourhood Manager. We hope this will turn up the heat and produce an outcome for our missing hot water bill.
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I got the sweetest phone call yesterday from an author about my copyediting of her fun guidebook to all things Texan. It's always such a pleasure to hear from a happy author.
She thanked me, in her lilting Alabama accent, for my kind comments on her manuscript and for the catches I made. She was so friendly that she made my Texas accent come out of hiding. She said, "This is my ninth book, and it's the first time any editor has ever made nice little comments like that on my writing. I just had to call and thank you—and see if your voice was as nice as your notes sounded."
What a shame she's had to wait that long!
I'll never understand editors who do nothing but edit and don't take the time to work in a little praise where it's due. Authors put their hearts into their work, and who are we editors to only perform grammar and diction surgery with cold precision without relating to the authors as people? Do you go back to see the brusque, superefficient, emotionless physician, or do you instead prefer the physician who takes a few moments to listen to you and explain things to you—to connect with you?
I did a heavy edit of the Alabama author's manuscript, and she was still thrilled with my work. Yes, I made some good catches, but I also made sure to let her know when I saw her sense of humor shining through or when her description of a historic event was particularly engrossing.
Yes, be professional, but don't forget to be human too.
By the way, I got an invitation to visit my author if I ever make it down to Alabama. I have a few other invitations to countries around the world. Now to save up for the cost of all of those flights ...
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The bookings for the "Maldives Boat Trip 2017 Open Period" are officially opened!
After the success of past editions the Maldives Boat Trip has become a classic surfing experience powered by Surfintrip.
The proposed boat offers a competent staff with +10 years experience and all the comforts needed to enjoy the perfect waves of North Atolls.
Thanks to the surf guide, which is included in the package, the boat will move around the atolls searching for the best spot according to the conditions and level of riders.
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So with the flashcart you downloaded a rom of F-Zero 2 to your computer, then copied the rom unto the flashcart through a USB adapter, then stuck the flash cart into the snes? Sounds similar to those knock-off GBA cartridges from Hong-Kong. Since there's a warez version of the GBA development kit on the net it'd be possible to build new versions of the GBA F-Zero games and then transfer them to a cartridge. Someone could build a GPL with all the e-reader content and then play it on a real GBA. Which reminds me, would the multiplayer and track-editor hacks of the snes F-Zero run on a snes if on a flashcart?
I got the satellaview cartridge of F-Zero2 of a genuine article.
the rarest of any F-Zero related items. even the EK doesn't compare (and i thought i could have a complete F-Zero collection...)
the operating system is finda funny to look at.
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Mr. Grady C. Allen, age 75, entered into rest on Friday, September 21, 2018 at his home. Graveside Services have been rescheduled to 3:00 PM Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery by Brent Taylor. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at the cemetery and other times at the home of his daughter.
Mr. Allen was born May 30, 1943 in Chesterfield, SC a son of the late Robert and Connie Tucker Allen. He was a retired employee of Springs Industries. An avid outdoorsman, Grady enjoyed gardening, fishing, and racing. His favorite pastime was time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Allen was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce "Deannie" Chapman Allen; and siblings, W.K. Allen, Clyde Allene, Walter Allen, Lloyd Allen, Dorothy Hendrickson, Bessie Gulledge, Clara Hancock, Azilee Terry, and Arthur Allen.
Survivors include his daughter, Becky Allen (Oskar) Wetternek of Cheraw, SC, 3 grandchildren, Victoria (Slade Avent) Wetternek of Bennettsville, SC, Elizabeth Wetternek, and Sofie Wetternek both of Cheraw, great grandson, Bentley Williams; family friend and caregiver, Paula Oliver; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Paws and Claws, P.O. Box 386, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or to the Chesterfield County Animal Shelter, 467 Goodale Road, Chesterfield, SC 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Allen family.
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Courtesy of GoGriffs.com
Canisius junior forward Jermaine Crumpton scored a career-high 31 points and the Golden Griffins held cross-town rival Buffalo to a 2-for-11 effort from the field in overtime, as the Blue and Gold scored a 94-87 win over the Bulls in the second game of the 2016 Big 4 Basketball Classic Saturday in KeyBank Center. The win, Canisius' fourth straight, moves to the team to 7-5, while Buffalo fell to 5-6 with the loss.
Crumpton's 31-point game stands as the most points for a Canisius player in KeyBank Center, and it was the most points for a player in a game in the building since Stephen Curry scored 30 points for Davidson in an NCAA Tournament loss to Maryland March 15, 2007. The Niagara Falls, New York native is just the 14th player to record more 30-or more points in the building, and he's the first Griff to score more than 30 in a game since teammate Phil Valenti had 33 points in a MAAC Tournament win over Niagara last March.
Junior Kassius Robertson scored 14 points, with 11 coming in the second half and overtime, while senior Kiefer Douse chipped in 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists, a steal and a blocked shot for the Griffs. Senior forward Phil Valenti, who played just three minutes in the first half due to early foul trouble, posted 12 points on the final stat sheet, with four of those coming in the extra session. For the game, Canisius shot 42.9 percent from the field and 46.7 percent from 3-point range after hitting 14 baskets from behind the arc.
Buffalo's Blake Hamilton led the Bulls in the loss with his 19 points and 11 boards. Nick Perkins added 18 points, while Willie Connor scored 17 points for UB, which shot 40 percent from the floor, 32.1 percent from 3-point land and 68.8 percent from the free-throw line.
Early on, Buffalo led by as many as nine points, but Canisius battled back and trailed at the intermission by a 49-46 count thanks to the effort of Crumpton, who scored 20 points in the opening stanza. The second half was a back-and-forth affair, as the game was tied 13 times and there were seven lead changes after the break. A Douse lay-up with 1:58 left in regulation time put Canisius up 81-79, but the Bulls answered on their next trip down the floor, and a lay-up by Hamilton with 1:11 showing on the game clock knotted the game at 81-81. After Canisius came up empty on its next possession, the Griffs were able to get a stop late as Crumpton stepped in front of Hamilton to draw an offensive charge call with 19 seconds left in the game. Canisius had three chances to win the contest in regulation in the final six seconds, but came up empty, sending the game to overtime.
In overtime, Canisius used an 8-1 run in the first 2:26 of the extra period to take an 89-82 lead. Buffalo was able to trim the Griffs' margin to two at 89-87 with 1:30 left to play, but a pair of made free-throws by Crumpton and three late makes from the stripe by Robinson sealed the win for Canisius, the program's first overtime win of the season.
Head Coach Reggie Witherspoon's Postgame Comments
"This was a hard-fought rivalry game today where we got down early and got into some foul trouble. I think we really showed something to be down just three at halftime. This is a really good win for us as a unit because we got contributions for a lot of different guys."
"We had guys come off the bench that had not played in several games. Jabreel Falkner came in and gave us some rebounds and presence around the basket after not having played in several games. Several bench players' minutes were very important to us today. We would not have survived Phil's early foul trouble in any other game up until today. We are growing as a team, and that showed today."
"Crump's energy was phenomenal. His energy has gotten better every game. He has lost weight and feels more comfortable and every game he has more energy to put out on both ends of the floor. The difference between where he is right now and was in the first four or five games is night and day."
Inside the Box Score
• Nine of the 11 Canisius players who saw the floor on Saturday scored at least two points, and 10 players had at least one assist.
• Both the Griffs and the Bulls had 46 rebounds in the game.
• Canisius enjoyed 24 points off then bench in the victory, led by freshman Spencer Foley, who matched a career-high with nine points in 13 minutes of action.
Game Notes
• This was the 49th all-time meeting between the two schools, with Canisius holding a 32-17 lead in the series.
• This was the second-straight year where Canisius and Buffalo have played an overtime game. It is just the third overtime in series history.
• The Griffs, who were listed as the visiting team on Saturday, now have five road wins this year, which ties the team for the nation's lead in road victories with Jacksonville.
• The 14 makes from 3-point are a Canisius program record for a game played in KeyBank Center, and the team also set a program record with 22 assists in the downtown facility.
• Freshman Malik Johnson had a game-high seven assists in the victory for Canisius. He is averaging 5.8 assists per game in the team's last five outings.
• Junior Selvedin Planincic had a career-high nine rebounds in the win and extended his streak of games with at least one blocked shot to five straight.
Up Next
Canisius will close out the non-conference portion of its 2016-17 schedule on Thursday, Dec. 22, when the team travels to play at long-time rival St. Bonaventure. Tipoff in the Reilly Center is set for 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on Time Warner Cable Sports Channel, and the audio call will be on Timeless WECK 1230-AM and 102.9-FM in Buffalo and the Golden Griffin Broadcast Network.


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Imagine driving around in the city and being guided by the voice of Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, the group CEO and founder of AirAsia.
Fernandes is the latest figure to lend his voice to the popular driving navigation app, Waze.
Waze has been actively collaborating with celebrities and personalities, including Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna, Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator, and C-3P0 droid from Star Wars.
Last year the company also collaborated with Maxis in a road safety campaign where the voices of Malaysian children were made available on the app.
"A lot of people ask me what it's like being an AirAsia pilot. Now you can experience what it's like to fly high in the sky interacting with me as your air traffic control," he says.
"And like real air traffic control, I can't make any promises about the congestion but I can promise that with Waze, we will get you there the quickest and least boring way possible."
To select the voice option, launch the app, head to Settings then the Sound option and choose "English (UK) - Tony Fernandes".
Waze can be downloaded from the Google Play store and Apple App Store.
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A post on the official Sega forums hints that Sega might be up to something and a link to Dreamcast.com asks if you still own one. This year would mark the ten year anniversary of Sega's swirly eyed system and it could be that owners will have something to look forward to. Clicking on the logo brings you to…a suspended service. From what I've read, you can use your console's serial number to register an account so I'll keep trying to see if I can get in to actually get that far. To what end? I have no idea, but I suddenly have an itch to play some Tech Romancer.
Update: Turns out that it wasn't such a bad thing after all that I couldn't get in as, unfortunately for Sega fans, it looks like someone else is banking on their love of the little white box. According to Joystiq, Sega has confirmed that the whole love affair is only skin deep complete with fake registration information. Other astute investigators have also taken a closer look at the site on NeoGAF, going so far as to traceroute the server and see where it was hosted which turns out to be an ISP that has nothing to do with Sega.


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We welcome you to our 21st anniversary show this coming February in beautiful Las Vegas Nevada! CHAMPS Trade Shows has been a staple in the counter-culture industry because of the amazing buyers and vendors that make CHAMPS feel more like a family than a trade show. With approx 40 artists bringing their A-game trying to […]Find out more »


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An item near the top of most hotelier checklists is rate parity. This is a legal agreement between hotels and online travel agents (OTAs), in which the hotel agrees to charge the same rate and terms for a specific room type regardless of its promotional channel. But is this system strictly fair?
Hoteliers and tour operators would ideally like the freedom to offer their best rates to customers who book with them directly, even while listing their services on a variety of OTAs. Yet they find themselves under restrictive pressure from various OTAs, as a result of their fine print.
Two commonly enforced rate parity categories include:
- wide rate parity, which is a restrictive form of the agreement in which a hotel promises not to undercut the room prices which OTAs charge for their hotel; and
- narrow rate parity, which has arisen after interventions from European regulators, allowing hotels to lower their direct rates if guests email, call in or join their loyalty programmes, but not publicly via their own website.
In essence, hotels can reap higher earnings from return clientele if they secure more bookings without the OTA commission; at the same time, OTAs occupy an important industry niche because they reach new consumers that a hotel website may not and also offer valuable comparisons.
Because healthy levels of direct bookings are essential to ensure fair play and to offer improved guest experiences, many hoteliers are asking: "How can I incentivise direct bookings for interested potential guests?" A few clever ideas include:
- offering complimentary items to those who book directly, from free WiFi to on-the-house breakfasts/drinks/shuttle services;
- offering lower rates via customer loyalty programmes or email marketing campaigns; and/or
- listing certain room types or specials exclusively on the hotel's website.
Currently, the global hospitality landscape shows a mishmash of regulated and unregulated regions and behaviours – with all forms of rate parity being prohibited in some European Union (EU) countries; where rate-parity clauses only relate to certain OTAs in others; and where the USA and Latin America remain largely unregulated.
In South Africa, industry members debated the matter at a recent South African Tourism Services Association (Satsa) Conference – concluding that although the traveller should be able to find rate parity across channels, a dynamic rate system was needed in the future, with a quarterly review of pricing rather than fixed annual rates being a possible solution.
Jeff Rosenberg, Cape Chairman of FEDHASA, which is the national trade association for South Africa's hospitality industry, is of the opinion that rate parity is only constructive if it is based on a narrow agreement that applies to just website parity. Additionally, the parity has to be reciprocal because, then, the hotel maintains control of its pricing decisions; and the OTA can't use their commission as a tool to discount the rate and undermine the pricing strategy – thereby affecting a channel shift. "The OTA commission remunerates them for their reach, where the hotels brand.com does not have a presence. Therefore, it acts purely as an extension of the sales arm of the business. In essence, the OTA is just a sell-on channel," advises Rosenberg. "What a significant number of hotels are failing to do is to negotiate the protection of their brand names with the OTAs. This is absolutely essential in ensuring OTAs cannot bid against them for the relevant brand name during search engine optimisation, i.e. basically buying the ranking rights to their own website."
Further afield, in the international arena, the Direct Booking Summit has been gaining traction – in Amsterdam on 27 to 28 June 2018; Dallas on 3 and 4 October 2018; and in Singapore from 27 to 28 Feb next year.
The Summit's goal is to build momentum for the shift to direct bookings, by facilitating a conversation between hoteliers and sharing best industry tactics. The message from the Direct Booking Summit chairman, Charlie Osmond, is: "We started the conference a few years ago to help hotels who really care about improving the guest experience on their website, and who want to drive more direct bookings… There are two keys things we want to do: the first is to build a community of hoteliers who come back each year because they want to share their struggles, their challenges and also their wins when it comes to driving direct bookings. Another one is the content. We're really focused on delivering practical take-home tips. [So] what strategies are hotels using to put different rates and packages on their direct channel versus on the OTAs; in what ways are hotels combining their loyalty efforts, their CRM efforts and their direct-booking strategies to make both better; and, finally, [we'll explore] the personalisation we're beginning to see much more of on hotel websites, reflecting a broader online retail trend."
Legal background
In recent news, Tourism Accommodation Australia says the country's Competition and Consumer Commission (the ACCC) is investigating the fraught relationship between accommodation providers and booking platforms. This comes after moves in the UK, in late 2017, to clamp down on OTA claims that the UK's own Competition and Markets Authority said were creating a false impression. The Australian inquiry will examine hidden charges, search results and discount claims, which operators found to mislead consumers facing possible court action.
Last year, the ACCC took a Swiss booking engine to court over breaches relating to the reselling of concert tickets, with claims of "less than one percent of tickets remaining" creating a false sense of urgency to buy on one channel, when tickets were still available for purchase on others. Booking sites that use phrases like "one room left", "ten people are viewing this page" and "in high demand" could find themselves in a similar amount of trouble if they are unable to substantiate these claims.
Contact Robert Nienaber and his team if you would like to further discuss the issue of rate parity or if you require assistance with the setup of your accommodation establishments rate structure.


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5 Hiking Tips for Taking an Inca Trail Tour
One of the best things about hiking the Inca Trail is that it provides a front-and-center look at some of the most breathtaking landscapes and historical sites the world has to offer. But it can also be an exhausting experience both physically and emotionally, so preparing and knowing what to expect is key.
Here you'll find a few suggestions so when the time comes, you'll be ready to hike the Inca Trail to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu.
Remember, Practice Makes Perfect
It can be tough to find the time to really train for a hike along the Inca Trail, but practicing a little bit is recommended. Even something as little as going for a longer walk each morning or hiking your favorite hill on weekends can make the trek to Machu Picchu more pleasant.
Don't Forget to Stretch it Out
Stretching is one of the most important aspects of exercise because it helps loosen our muscles and prevent injuries like sprains and muscle tears. That's why you should always stretch before and after a hike, whether you're training or on the Inca Trail itself.
Breathing Exercises are a Plus
The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu boast some of the highest elevations in the world, so you'll need to get acclimated to the lack of oxygen before climbing. Many do this by staying a few days in nearby Cusco before striking out on the trail. To prepare yourself for a hike at high elevations, get into the habit of practicing some calm breathing exercises each morning in the weeks before you travel to Peru.
Hydrate Properly while Hiking
Practicing good hydration while training and hiking is always a good idea. When you're preparing for your trip to Machu Picchu, try to aim for drinking 16-28 ounces during your hikes. Doing so will help you stay hydrated and avoid cramps.
Always Have a Snack or Two Handy
Remember, when hiking, the food you bring along is what provides the much-needed energy to continue when the going gets tough. For this reason, always store a few nuts or granola bars in your pack before setting out upon the trail.
Hike with a local from Inca Trail Deals
Going on an Inca Trail hike tour with one of our trained professionals is a great way to explore the historic ruins and valleys surrounding Machu Picchu. Contact Inca Trail Deals today to learn more about our packages, like the Traditional 5-Day Tour to Machu Picchu.


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Sunday Times Rich List of young sport stars in Britain: Golfer, not soccer player tops list
Sunday Times Rich List is to be released on Sunday, but ahead of that, the newspaper has outed some thrilling snippets. Among them is a rich list consisting of young sport stars in Britain under the age of 30. Considering that Britain is soccer mad, it is a big surprise that a golfer has topped it and no, the number two too is not known for punting footballs, rather he smashes tennis balls! Check here the top 10 in Sunday Times Rich List of young sport stars:


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From time to time we talk about the worst person in the world, and honestly, everyone has been the worst person in the world at some point in their lives.
Moe's faked like he was asleep so he wouldn't have to give up his seat, Davi told a big lie to get out of talking to an Uber driver, Bert won a split lottery ticket but didn't split the actual winnings…you catch our drift.
Well, Kristin had the privilege of meeting this month's worst person in the WORLD.


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Professional conduct and ethical behavior are really the backbone of the entire accounting and auditing profession. These components form the foundation upon which our creditability with the general public is built, without which, there is no profession. Whether you are a practitioner in public accounting or business and industry, you must always act in accordance with the requirements that define professional conduct and ethical behavior. This course meets the requirement that Ohio permit holders must complete three continuing education credits each three-year reporting period covering the applications of professional standards and responsibilities. This course discusses the major provisions of Ohio's Accountancy Board Law and the rules and regulations that the Accountancy Board of Ohio promulgates under the Accountancy Board Law. The primary objectives of this course are to educate CPAs regarding ethics and ethical behavior; review, emphasize, and convey the intent of ethical standards and responsibilities relating to a CPA's performance of professional accounting services; and help CPAs apply ethical judgment in the context of the public interest.
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The English National Ballet Perform To Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" & That's Not The Only Epic Cover Of The Song — VIDEO
I distinctly remember, as a little kid, hearing "Bohemian Rhapsody" and thinking that whoever sung it must have been magic. How the heck could anyone sing like that, for that long, and remember all the words?! Well, I can safely say, at 24, I still feel the same damn way. As Entertainment Weekly relays, in honor of "Bohemian Rhapsody's" 40th anniversary of slaying the human race, The English National Ballet, Trinity Boys Choir, and The Royal Academy of Music performed their own unique tributes. Let me just tell you, they are also positively magical.
Whether or not it's through dance, string instruments, or young kids with impeccable talent, these tributes succeeded in capturing the impassioned, theatrical essence of the epic song. I should know, I had, ahem, "shivers down my spine" watching each and every one of them. That's not just a line, either. The goosebumps were very real, people. But, I suppose I should have expected nothing less from meticulously executed tributes to a song that has proven its timelessness for four whole decades. Really, more than anything, these tributes show the versatility of the song and how it resonates in a multitude of ways.
You can check out the stunning "Bohemian Rhapsody" tributes below (if you like happiness and all that).
1. The English National Ballet Dancers
2. Trinity Boys Choir
How good?!
3. Royal Academy Of Music Quartet
Totally amazing.
But they are far from the only tributes out there. If you enjoyed those, here are other covers of "Bohemian Rhapsody" that give Queen and Freddie Mercury their due justice.
4. Glee
Jonathan Groff and his impeccable vocals coupled with the scene of Quinn giving birth was really next level.
5. Panic! At The Disco
All my emo kid dreams coming true right here.
6. The Ten Tenors
This deserves a round of applause.
7. Adam Lambert (With Queen!)
YASSS QUEEN (literally)!
8. Honorable Mention, Both Of Adam Lambert's American Idol Auditions
Like, how was it even possible, that Simon Cowell wasn't instantly impressed? Weirdo.
9. Alex Goot, Sam Tsui, KHS, Tyler Ward, Madilyn Bailey, Live Like Us
10. Zac Brown Band
A respectable country twist. I dig it.
11. Tony Kakko
How lucky were those people in the audience, though?
12. The Muppets
The chickens clucking was a nice touch.
Here's to the next 40 years of this song carrying on.
Image: QueenOfficial/YouTube


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If you are looking for a way out of your 9-5 job, the good news is that you're not alone. In fact, a Gallup Poll last year revealed that 85% of people weren't happy in their jobs. It's safe to say that working a job you don't like much (even if it pays really well) is not sustainable.
In an ultra competitive job market, changing your job or your career is harder than ever. Sure, every now and then the thought of entrepreneurship enters your mind, but how realistic is that? Well, actually, more realistic than you think. But before you can move forward in the world of entrepreneurship, you have to make sure you stop saying these things to yourself.
I wouldn't know where to begin
No entrepreneur really knows where to begin to start with. That's why there are a plethora of business mentors who will provide support and guidance through the early stages of building your startup. They will help you to build your business plan and find the funding that you need to make your ideas a reality and completely change the trajectory of your life. And let's not forget all the free help and advice out there on sites like this one.
I don't have the skills
Sure you do. It's just that the repetitive nature of your job is preventing you from feeling as though you're using them. Nonetheless, as much as you may loathe your current job, it's still giving you the transferable skills and experience that will help you to establish yourself as an entrepreneur. Moreover, there are more opportunities than ever to develop new skills in your free time through online learning. Whether it's through HTML training classes or an online MBA, educating yourself can give you the inside track when it comes to building and running your own business. Moreover, it will imbue you with skills which you can use yourself and pass on to your employees saving you money on outsourced help.
I don't have the experience
No entrepreneur comes to the world of business fully formed with all the answers in their back pockets. Entrepreneurship is a steep learning curve, but your prior experiences (however nightmarish) will be surprisingly helpful in running your nascent business. You will learn from your former employer's mistakes, especially when it comes to motivating and rewarding your employees.
I don't have the contacts
In an age of unsurpassed interconnectivity, there's never been a better time to make them. Get on the phone, get on LinkedIn, talk to your business mentor, attend networking events. When you get to know people, you'll also get to know the people that they know and you'll slowly begin to develop your own network of contacts.
I don't have the time
Make the time. Seriously. It's that simple. As hard as you may work and as punishing as your schedule may be, there's always time to carry out market research, put in a little work on your business plan, work through your cash flow projections, make calls to prospective suppliers and start laying the foundations for a healthy and functioning business.
I can't endure the risk
So don't! Start your business off as a side hustle. Build your brand, make contacts, cultivate a small but loyal customer base. Nobody's saying you have to go in completely cold. Stick out your old job for as long as you can and you'll know that you'll be able to step out of it and into a fully functioning enterprise that's primed for growth.
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Blog Archives
"The world's economy can and must deliver for the common good and the majority of its people"
A year ago, Colin Hines and Jonathon Porritt challenged the "permanent propping up of whole sectors of our economy as a direct result of our failure to train people properly here in the UK".
They called for the training of enough IT experts, doctors, nurses and carers from our own population to "prevent the shameful theft of such vital staff from the poorer countries which originally paid for their education".
Mass migration from developing countries deprives those places of the young, enterprising, dynamic citizens they desperately need at home
Dependence on the free movement of peoples as practised in the UK is the opposite of internationalism, since it implies that we will continue to employ workers from other countries in agriculture and service industries and steal doctors, nurses, IT experts etc from poorer countries, rather than train enough of our own.
Many individuals who migrate have experienced multiple stresses that can impact their mental well-being
Professor Dinesh Bhugrah is an authority on the stresses of migration. Years of research have revealed that the rates of mental illness are increased in some migrant groups. Stresses include the loss of the familiar, including language (especially colloquial and dialect), attitudes, values, loss of cultural norms, religious customs, social structures and support networks.
Porritt and Hines advocate – like former Chancellor Merkel – a redoubling of our commitments to improve people's economic and social prospects in their own countries, tackling the root causes of why people feel they have no choice but to leave family, friends and communities in the first place.
They advocate the replacement of the so-called free market with an emphasis on rebuilding local economies . . . dramatically lessening the need for people to emigrate in the first case. Hines gives a route to localization in his classic: Localization: a global manifesto, pages 63-67.
The seven basic steps to be introduced, over a suitable transition period are:
- Reintroduction of protective safeguards for domestic economies (tariffs, quotas etc);
- a site-here-to-sell-here policy for manufacturing and services domestically or regionally;
- localising money so that the majority stays within its place of origin;
- enforcing a local competition policy to eliminate monopolies from the more protected economies;
- introduction of resource taxes to increase environmental improvements and help fund the transition to Protect the Local, Globally;
- increased democratic involvement both politically and economically to ensure the effectiveness and equity of the movement to more diverse local economies;
- reorientation of the end goals of aid and trade rules so that they contribute to the rebuilding of local economies and local control, particularly through the global transfer of relevant information and technology.
Since that book was written, a gifted group of people set out the Green New Deal which – though aimed initially at transforming the British economy – is valid for all countries and most urgently needed in the poorest countries from which people feel impelled to emigrate.
Funded by fairer taxes, savings, government expenditure and if necessary green quantitative easing, it addresses the need to develop 'green energy' and 'energy-proofing' buildings, creating new jobs, a reliable energy supply and slowing down the rate of climate change.
Likeminded advocates
Senator Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest person ever to be elected in Congress, now advocate a Green New Deal in the US.
Professor John Roberts, in one of the newsletters posted on http://www.jrmundialist.org/ says: "Increasingly my thoughts return to the overwhelming need for all of us to think (and then act) as world citizens, conscious of a primary loyalty not to our local nationalism but to the human race (however confused and divided) as a whole".
Jonathon Porritt quotes Alistair Sawday: "I remembered that the skills and the policies to reverse the damage are there; it is a matter of will – and of all of us waking up.
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, which has developed the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our world,, urges all to work to "…Narrow the gaps. Bridge the divides. Rebuild trust by bringing people together around common goals. Unity is our path. Our future depends on it." –
Jeremy Corbyn addressed the General Assembly at the United Nations Geneva headquarters last year. He concluded:
"The world's economy can and must deliver for the common good and the majority of its people. . . But let us be clear: the long-term answer is genuine international cooperation based on human rights, which confronts the root causes of conflict, persecution and inequality . . . The world demands the UN Security Council responds, becomes more representative and plays the role it was set up to on peace and security. We can live in a more peaceful world. The desire to help create a better life for all burns within us. Governments, civil society, social movements and international organisations can all help realise that goal. We need to redouble our efforts to create a global rules based system that applies to all and works for the many, not the few.
"With solidarity, calm leadership and cooperation we can build a new social and economic system with human rights and justice at its core, deliver climate justice and a better way to live together on this planet, recognise the humanity of refugees and offer them a place of safety. Work for peace, security and understanding. The survival of our common humanity requires nothing less".
A progressive alliance with progressive policies
Christine Parkinson has drawn attention to an article in the Guardian, in which MPs Clive Lewis and Caroline Lucas express a profound sense of frustration and dismay about the Conservative victories won by narrow margins in places such as St Ives, Richmond Park and Hastings. They pointed out that if every progressive voter had placed their X tactically, Jeremy Corbyn would now be prime minister with a majority of over 100.
Highlights from their article
The regressive alliance we see forming before our eyes between the Conservatives and the DUP can only be fully countered by a progressive alliance on the opposition benches and if we work together there is nothing progressives can't achieve. The limits of the old politics are there for everyone to see – the limitlessness of the new we are just starting to explore.
More than 40 electoral alliances, in which people across parties cooperated on tickets including support for proportional representation and the common goal of preventing Conservative candidates winning, were pulled together quickly for the snap election. People from different parties worked together to 'do politics differently' and there was a sense that politics has become hopeful and positive again.
We shouldn't forget the challenges we face:
- markets that are too free,
- a state that can be too remote,
- a democracy that still leaves so many voices unheard
- and change on a scale our people and our planet can't cope with.
It is going to take a politics that is social, liberal and green to overcome these challenges. No single party or movement has all the answers. We are going to have to learn to cooperate as well as compete to build the society of which we dream. And we are going to have to recognise that the future is not a two-party system but one in which smaller parties grow – both in influence and in their electoral representation.
Colin Hines adds detail: also advocating a progressive alliance of Labour, the Lib Dems, the SNP, Plaid and the Greens he says that they will need to get their 'policy ducks in a row' to win it. He continues:"Firstly, these must provide hope, not just for the young, but for every community in the country.
"To do this Jeremy Corbyn must revisit and vigorously shake his people's QE "money tree". This could pay for real economic activity on the ground via decentralised infrastructure projects to make the nation's 30 million buildings energy efficient, ensure a shift to localised renewable energy, and the building of local transport systems.
"Secondly, the divide between young and old must be bridged by policies fostering intergenerational solidarity. Older people with significant saving should be offered "housing bonds", paying, say, 3% interest to help fund a massive council and affordable homes programme.Tuition fees would be scrapped, but so too must be the threat of having to lose a home to pay for care, or having to scrabble for means-tested benefits such as heating allowances.
"Financed by progressive and fairer wealth and income taxes, and a clampdown on tax dodging, this should have an election-winning appeal to the majority of grandparents, parents and their young relatives".
Broken Britain 4: being sold piecemeal to foreign governments and companies
In April, Peter Hitchens eloquently described the way this country is being sold to foreign governments and companies:
"I don't think any other nation would put up with this. Why do we? The most ridiculous is the way our trains – devastated by John Major's mad privatisation scheme – are falling into the hands of foreign state railways. So, while the Government cannot bear to have railways run by the British state, it is happy to have them run by the German, Dutch, French or even Hong Kong state systems . . . in this country that invented the railway and once exported equipment and skills around the world."(Right: Private profit from public loss: NIPSA 2013)
Hitchens summarises:
- Privatised railways' jaws are clamped firmly to the public teat; when they fail they can just stroll away from the mess they have made.
- British Rail's trains were faster and more comfortable. It looked after its track far better and – given the money – it would never have made the mess its successors are now making of electrifying the Great Western line, which is years behind schedule, partly abandoned and vastly over budget.
- In the 20 years to 2013, state subsidies to the rail sector roughly tripled in real terms, while fares continued to rise.
- My trains are almost always late, frequently very badly so.
- But they get more expensive all the time.
- those responsible are protected from us by call centres and unresponsive websites, which only talk to us when they want to.
Finally Hitchens adds: "Last week it emerged that SNCF is bidding to operate HS2, a pointless vanity line that should have been cancelled long ago but which the Government is too weak to abandon. So we might be hiring a foreign state railway to run a service we don't even need, while Britain is full of sizeable towns with no railway station, which could be linked to the national system for a tiny part of the cost of HS2 . . . The idea that our rulers have any idea what they are doing, or can be trusted with our national future, is a joke. They're just hoping the bailiffs don't turn up before the Election. But if they do, what have we got left to sell, to pay our bills?"
Hines argues that the Treaty of Rome needs transforming into a 'Treaty of Home' that will allow peoples to protect what they hold dear
Rupert Read has described Colin Hines' 'feisty clarion call' for a change of direction away from acquiescence in the deregulated world that spawned the financial crisis and towards protection of nature, workers, localities and sovereignty, resisting rootless international capital.
As Read says, Hines' policy of Progressive Protectionism will surely be part of a socially and environmentally viable future: crucial thought-leadership away from the political dead-end of globalisationist fantasy.
Read's review (text here) will be published in the Ecologist, May/June issue, see Contents https://reader.exacteditions.com/issues/55993/spread/5
Seeking food supplies from Turkey and Morocco? Time for change!
On BBC Radio 4 today it was reported that some supermarkets are limiting sales of fruit and vegetables.
A newspaper elaborates: "Morrisons and Tesco have limited the amount of lettuce and broccoli after flooding and snow hit farms in Spain. Shortages of other household favourites – including cauliflower, cucumbers, courgettes, oranges, peppers and tomatoes – are also expected. Prices of some veg has rocketed 40% due to the freak weather. Sainsburys admitted weather has also affected its stocks".
HortiDaily reports on frost in Europe in detail (one of many pictures below) and the search for supplies from Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia.
A former Greenpeace Economist foresees these and more persistent problems in his latest book, Progressive Protectionism.
Read on: https://foodvitalpublicservice.wordpress.com/2017/02/03/seeking-food-supplies-from-turkey-time-for-change/
Brexit 1: Will players in the global casino make rich pickings from Brexit?
Worthy souls produce food, some produce goods, some help to build or repair, some produce energy and some speculate on commodities. Others gamble on the markets, taking a loan to borrow shares and selling them in the hope that the price will fall, then buying the shares at a lower price, repaying the loan and pocketing the difference.
Paul Marshall is chairman and chief investment officer of Marshall Wace, a London hedge fund which is said to have made an immense profit in this way.
He rejoiced in the outcome of the referendum: "British business has broken free from Little Europe" seeing a future "punctuated by the exciting agreements that Britain forges as it becomes a beacon of free trade" and recreates a Commonwealth "Anglosphere".
Dr Robert Falkner (LSE), whose research focuses on global political economy, global environmental politics, and the role of business in international relations, points out that these hedge funds have no room for such constructive sentiments when profit-making is possible, however, as this sector has already "moved aggressively to bet against the pound and British stocks", expecting "a sharp deterioration in the UK economy" ("World's biggest hedge funds pounce on pound after lying in wait for days").
Andrew Mitchell, a Newcastle commentator, does not agree with Marshall's contention that the Brexit vote was due to "a commitment to freedom, democracy, open markets and an enterprise economy". He points out that the evidence is that the Leave campaign triumphed only through enlisting millions with very different ambitions:
"(O)pen markets and an enterprise economy represent the very opposite of what they voted for. They wish to see protected markets and jobs, aggressive restrictions on immigration and an end to bankers and hedge fund millionaires living high on the hog".
On that subject, see the forthcoming book 'Progressive Protectionism' by Colin Hines, which details why and how groups of regional nation states and their communities could and should join together to reintroduce border controls to protect and diversify their economies, providing a sense of security for their people and preventing further deterioration of the environment
Goodbye British made steel: would a Corbyn-led government say "we can't favour domestic production in the face of Chinese dumping"
The 99% don't agree with this government policy
Why not favour British production? As festivities celebrating the visit of President Xi Jinping proceed apace, Richard Murphy's Green Deal colleague, Colin Hines, describes the collapse of the steel industry as "A triple whammy forced on Europe by the Treaty of Rome's open borders diktat". He adds – in the Guardian:
The Magic Money Tree: there is a way out of this – and a funding source to finance it
- The EU must be reformed by a "treaty of home", allowing national economies to flourish via border controls to goods, money and people. The problems of protecting domestic sectors like steel could then be overcome.
- Future mass migration could be limited once its causes are tackled; in the interim massive aid should be given to those countries hosting refugees.
- Finally, austerity should be replaced by funding the rebuilding of social and physical infrastructure. The simple way to pay for all this is with the EU's magic money tree (phrase coined by the Economist?), the European Central Bank, which is e-printing €60bn a month in a failing attempt to counter the downsides of the free market in Europe.
David Cameron's recent assertion: 'let me tell you a plain truth: there isn't a magic money tree', is contradicted by Peter Spence in the Telegraph and Isabel Hardman in the Spectator:
"The Bank of England's quantitative easing programme has created £375 billion of magic money, which keeps interest rates artificially low, thus engineering a recovery, or at least the illusion of one. But this sort of magic money tree is more at home in a Grimm's fairy tale than a modern one where everyone is destined to live happily ever after. Because not everyone's a winner under QE. If you're rich and you're able to borrow, then you're laughing all the way to the bank as it boosts the value of assets and keeps debt cheap . . . But if you're prudent – a saver, or a pensioner – then you see the opposite happen".
And Positive Money points out that creating money is as easy as the flick of a pen and the clattering of some computer keys. While the UK's "magic money tree" is currently controlled by the private banking system, the UK government is quite capable of altering this situation. All it requires is the political will to act.
Colin Hines recommends that next month, the ECB could instead print:
- €20bn of "migrant QE" to help cope with the refugee crisis,
- €20bn of "jubilee QE" to deal with the continent's debt problems and secure the future of millions of future global warming migrants and
- €20bn of "climate QE" put on the table at next month's climate change conference in Paris.
As Scots rescue their shipyard the government merely says "Goodbye British made steel" and buys shares in foreign steelmakers.
Corbyn would do better: the banks have had more than their share: now for migrant, jubilee debt and climate QE.
'Green Infrastructural QE' for 'jobs in every constituency': a vote winning commitment
Colin Hines, Convenor of the Green New Deal Group, addresses the Financial Times:
Your editorial was correct to call on the European Central Bank to look at QE, but wrong to say that QE shouldn't address inequality ('Farewell to the Fed's QE3, a monetary job well done' Financial Times November 1st/2nd).
Opinion is now coalescing around the realisation that rising inequality and the fall in real incomes is threatening future growth through its adverse effect on effective demand within countries.
In terms of the UK, its leading export markets like those of the rest of the Eurozone, are also experiencing slowdowns in effective demand. This points to the need for countries of the EU to concentrate more on their domestic economy, but in a way that benefits all corners of nations as well as the environment. This suggests the need for a new round of QE, which would tackle these problems head on this time.
In the UK this could contribute to funding a carefully-costed, nationwide programme of energy efficiency in the nation's 28 million homes and 2 million commercial and public buildings. Also crucial, such a QE programme would help to overcome the present annual shortfall of 240,000 new, affordable, sustainably sited, energy-efficient homes.
The previous QE purchased government bonds, and 'green infrastructural QE' could buy bonds from a suitably enhanced Green Investment Bank to invest in such a programme.
This is technically feasible since earlier this year your paper reported the Governor of the Bank of England as saying that if the government requested it, the next round of QE could be used to buy assets other than government debt ('Mark Carney boosts green investment hopes' Financial Times, March 18th, 2014).
This 'jobs in every constituency' approach would create employment, business and investment opportunities in every city, town, village and hamlet in the country, providing a vote winning commitment for all political parties in the run up to the election.
Take back control
Colin Hines writes in the Guardian:
David Cameron is right that the Euro elections showed people wanted a different direction for Europe, but wrong to conflate this with the kinds of reform he is seeking as recompense for his junk Juncker debacle.
The parties that gained the most new seats in the European parliament were those opposing the free flow of people within Europe and those rejecting the disastrous austerity programmes.
Both of these sources of voter concern were made possible by the Treaty of Rome abolishing controls over the free movement of people, goods, money and services.
It was the unfettered flow of money and goods which largely stoked up the continent's debt bubble and resulting credit crunch.
To pay for the state bailouts that followed, the mainstream parties then demanded austerity measures which sacrificed the living standards and social infrastructure of those least responsible for 2008's free market economic disaster.
Not surprisingly, this has resulted in even more migration from southern and eastern Europe, adding to social tensions across the continent.
The reforms needed are not the rightwing agenda of more labour flexibility and evermore ruthless competition. This is just code for the usual neoliberal priorities of less workers rights and a roll back of social and environmental regulations.
It's time that Labour countered this by taking seriously the majority's concerns about uncontrollable European immigration and rising economic insecurity and so start a debate with its allies in Europe to turn the Treaty of Rome into a "treaty of home".
This would allow countries to cooperate to take back control of their borders for progressive goals, such as reducing inequality and rebuilding flourishing local economies, which could result in increased political support for a reformed Europe that actually addresses the majority's fears for the future, rather than making them worse.
Soapbox for the 99%: spend money on shovel-ready schemes
Colin Hines, convenor of the Green New Deal Group, writes:
"One of the justifications for the coalition's cuts is the pretence that they are needed to pay for more infrastructure projects (Editorial, 27 June). Yet the emphasis on new roads and HS2 will be cost-escalating and take money away from the kind of local infrastructure spending that would result in economic activity nationwide. Increased economic activity could be fairly taxed and so get rid of the need for cuts, while helping rescue our flagging economy".
He advocates:
"Tens of billions spent on low-carbon infrastructure and affordable housing would generate jobs, business and investment opportunities in every city, town, village and hamlet in the UK. Making every building in the UK energy-efficient and repairing, maintaining and improving the public transport system could prioritise the use of UK manufacturers.
"A crackdown on tax dodgers would make billions available to pump prime such an initiative. The result would be a reduction in public debt through a programme that improves society, the environment and the economy – the very opposite of the present cuts".


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It seemed to be as good a way as any to start researching an article on predicting lifespan. I asked Google, "How long will I live?" It offered me some calculators. The fun began.
Even before I started calculating, I had concluded I should plan for a long life. My mother is still alive at 89. My father, a lifelong, heavy smoker, made it to 84, though I wouldn't recommend his last years to anyone. I've got a lot of positive risk factors: female, college education, healthy weight, exercise most days of the week, plant-heavy diet, no chronic health conditions plus good cholesterol and blood pressure numbers. (Don't hate me. I'm a health writer. I take this stuff seriously.)
Last, I talked to Jay Olshansky on the recommendation of the American Federation for Aging research. A professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago, he helped develop an estimator that is now available to life insurance companies and will soon be used by financial services companies to help people plan for retirement.
The problem with most lifespan calculators, he said, is that they use an "additive" model. That means they start with the average expected lifespan and add or subtract years based on behaviors — which I saw as I used the Northwestern Mutual calculator that said I'd live to the unlikely 102. This doesn't work well because behaviors or demographic factors tend to travel together, he said. "If you're highly educated and physically active," he said, "it's hard to smoke."
Normally, his calculator also uses photographs of your face, which Olshansky says is a "pretty good biomarker of risk factors" such as smoking, obesity, and sun damage. We didn't have the photo option, so he walked me through the survey, which asked many of the same questions as the others, but weighted the answers differently. The results: My expected lifespan was 87.4 years, and I'm likely to be healthy until I'm 82.3. My alter ego, who avoided some damning questions on this calculator, made it to 82, with only about a year of disability at the end.
I was a little disappointed with my numbers after the other calculators, but Olshansky said I should think of these results as the median lifespan for 100 women just like me.
Hopefully, I won't know whether any of the calculators were right for at least a couple decades.
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from ODE TO A DEAD FRIEND
When my dead friend and I were young and ripe, we double dated some twin blowholes, who we serendipitously dumped on the same night. I took her joyriding around the forest preserves, jiving from my pelvis up to Saturday night techno. She wore a faux silk kimono and no shoes, and she sprawled in the backseat of Mama Hondissima, feet black as coal, chugging a can of diet cola and giggling uncontrollably.
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Jimmy's an Unknown. He's a tiny man who scrunches his sweatpants up to his knees, revealing milky white bird legs above his blue cowboy boots. When I first tried to shake his hand, Jimmy's mouth churned like he was savoring some cud, and a noxious, painful sound rose. He was grinding his teeth. I watched him place his hands on imaginary handlebars and rev up. Standing in place, he rode a motorcycle, bobbing up and down. I could almost see the wind in his hair. Suddenly, he cackled like a cartoon witch, slapped his own ass, and rocketed to his room as if the slap provided the impetus. He trotted right back out, licking his fingers to flip the pages of a ragged catalog. It was a classifieds for motorcycles, crammed with tiny black and white photos.
"Ah-duh-duh-duh-dah! Ditta-dah-dah-dah-dah!" Jimmy's speech was indecipherable; he sounded like a stump-tongued, apocalyptic Elmer Fudd. He flopped to his belly on the carpet. While gazing at his catalog, he swiveled his hips slowly, side to side, in the same fashion I used to make love to my stuffed animals as a child.
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Herbalists. Head shops. Gun shops. Taxidermists. This is the frontier. Home of the atomic bomb, top secret military operations, and an annual hot air balloon fiesta. I have neighbors who slap their girlfriends and call them Bitch; I have neighbors who worship feathers and bury crystals in the earth under each full moon. I meet mothers who fill their children with soy milk and tofu turkey, and mothers who send their tiny sons to the rodeo in helmets and sequined chaps, to be thrown off bucking sheep in the opening rounds.
from 9 THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW, DON'T WANNA KNOW, OR HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT WOMEN
Inspired by the venerable ESQUIRE MAGAZINE
1. We're just as nasty as you are. But we used to get burned at the stake for it, so we've been on our best behavior for the past four hundred years.
2. As a rule, we smile at each other in the ladies' room. Usually we're sneering inside. We've been conditioned to secretly scorn each other… and worship you.
3. As little girls we humped our stuffed animals, or we screwed down pillows and worried we'd give birth to goose babies.
4. What's worse than the man who can't find our clitoris? The man who's so proud he can, he strums away like every stroke will bring him a million bucks.
5. We labored for Mohammed, nursed the baby Jesus, and taught Moses right from wrong. Abraham tugged at our skirts; And we whooped baby Adolf senseless.
6. Crying sheds multiple toxins and burns a lot of calories. It's also fun! It is a major factor in our longer lifespans.
7. We wish you'd teach us more about tools. They're awesome!
8. You may think our premenstrual chocolate cravings trivial, but the flavonoids in those bags of chocolate chips have been medically proven to help break the dam.
9. "Hee hee, shopping???"
"Huh huh, football! Fishing! War!"
It's a tradeoff, boys.
We're still gatherers and hunters deep in our blood.
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Newsletter September 2015
Hi all,
Lots to talk about this edition. We're nearing our new summer season, so are busy tidying up the winery and vineyard and getting ready for all the frosts. There's 2 months of frost fighting to do!! No real frosts yet, but a couple of events we've had to turn on the frost protection.
Almost ready for summer hours to begin at the end of next month. Hopefully we have some great weather for our visiting tourists and locals and we survive the long season!
We have our first new release for the 2014 season coming this month, with our ever popular Passion Rosé from 2014. Tasting of blackberries and raspberries. Sure to be a crowd pleaser again on those hot days and great with a cheese platter.
We have our 2014 Medium-Dry Riesling being released at the same time.
New Wines coming soon
We have started doing some Fortified wine, picking some Malbec in 2014 vintage and now securely in barrels. It is rare to have Malbec in a fortified wine, so hopefully this will be something unique for us in New Zealand. We love the rich colour and flavour of the grape and makes it so different than the usual Port or Cabernet fortifieds in NZ.
Our first Cabernet Merlot ever will be bottled this year. This will be our top wine from 2013 and all indications are it is amazing. We use 5 grapes to hand craft this beauty. Mainly new oak and aged for 2 years.
Fat Monk Beer Label
This will be our second season of beer with our brand Fat Monk. This time we will have lots more in bottle to take away.
Pilsner, Pacific Pale, American IPA, India Red Ale, White IPA with Mango and some seasonals.
We will also be doing lots of one off beers and trials over the summer in keg. We also do flagon filling.
Summer Events
We had a great year last year with our Saturday Avo sessions, so we will be offering them again for most Saturdays over the summer when possible. 16 are booked in already. Bring a picnic and grab one of our cold whites or rose from the fridge!
That's what Hawke's Bay is all about 🙂
Amelia Riwai is on her fifth vintage with us already. She has brought a lot of character, aroma and vibrancy into our wines, which make them ever more approachable to all our customers. Amelia has shown to be very dynamic with our demands for lots of different wine styles the last few years!
The team have been busy tastings at all your local centres. From Matakana right down to Wellington with boutique wine shops, Liquorlands and New Worlds. Almost weekly there is a team member doing a tasting somewhere in NZ.
We have also completed a grand tour of most of the New Zealand foodshows throughout the country over winter..
Biking - Cycle the Bridge Pa Triangle
This has picked up over the last couple of seasons with the regional council putting in safe limestone paths around all the wineries. It's a great day social day out!
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Alison Broverman: At this point, Cats is verging on becoming better known as a punchline than a stage production
Last week, the long-awaited (or dreaded — depending on your perspective) trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats was released.
Let's get this out of the way, first: It's a nightmarish vision. Famous people like Taylor Swift and Ian McKellan have been transformed into singing, dancing human-cat hybrids (but with breasts, in the case of Swift) through a process that director Tom Hooper calls "digital fur technology." To those who saw the trailer, it looked like a Snapchat filter gone wrong.
It was received with a mix of baffled horror and mockery by the denizens of social media. It inspired listicles and explainers from almost every media outlet — from CNN to Teen Vogue. Hardcore musical theatre fans, who have lived with various degrees of love and loathing for the notorious 1981 mega-musical for years, took it upon themselves to explain the plot, or lack thereof. "Please stop saying the plot of Cats is confusing," tweeted Louis Peitzman. "The plot of Cats is that they're cats and they introduce themselves until one of them is allowed to die." His post immediately went viral.
This disconcerted reaction is only to be expected. When it was first announced last year that Hooper, an Academy Award-winning director (The King's Speech), would turn his attention to a film adaptation of Cats, it sounded like a joke. Sure, Hooper had success putting Les Miserables, another 1980s mega-musical, onscreen, but it — famously — is about people, not cats. (At least in the majority of its respectable productions.)
And with every new casting announcement over the past few months (Jennifer Hudson! Judi Dench! Idris Elba?), the joke seemed to get more elaborate. (Either that, or the existence of this movie is hard evidence that we are living in a computer simulation and our pop culture is being generated by a janky algorithm.) Even weirder is the very earnest featurette about the making of the film that came out a day before the trailer. In it, Hooper and the cast talk about how "timeless" and "powerful" Cats is, and then Elba describes filming on a set where the furniture is "four times bigger for the cat perspective." Any sense of sanity is lost by the time James Corden marvels that "These are people, but they're cats, and this is blowing my mind."
Has Hooper been trolling us this whole time? Is Cats (the film) just an extreme commitment to a bit?
At this point, Cats is verging on becoming better known as a punchline than a stage production: It remains fertile joke fodder for sitcoms like The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. But only something that has achieved the status of an undeniable cultural phenomenon could become such a target for mockery. And we shouldn't forget that when it first opened, it was truly seen as a groundbreaking show. In her book The Megamusical, theatre professor Jessica Sternfeld called Cats "the first true mega-musical."
Conceptually, it began as a song cycle inspired by T.S. Eliot's lighthearted poetry collection The Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. Eliot initially wrote these poems for his godson, which could explain why the plot is so thin. As Sternfeld puts it, "We meet a bunch of cats and the saddest one gets to be happy." With the blessing of Eliot's widow, Valerie, who provided a few of her late husband's unpublished poems to nudge the show along, Lloyd Webber collaborated with director Trevor Nunn to expand the plot, such as it was. When the show first opened in London in 1981, notes Sternfeld, there was no such thing as a British dance musical, and critics had never seen anything like Gillian Lynne's choreography. Indeed, the Sunday Times critic Derek Jewell went so far as to call Cats "among the most exhilarating and innovative musicals ever staged."
(Fun fact: Judi Dench was cast as Grizabella — the "saddest one" — in the original London production, but snapped her Achilles tendon shortly before opening, so the role was recast. In this film, it seems, she fulfills her destiny.)
By the time Cats made it to Broadway the following year, "Memory" had become a hit pop single, and producer Cameron Mackintosh had created an unrelenting ad campaign, the likes of which had never been seen for a theatrical production before. The image of two yellow cat eyes with dancer's bodies for pupils was unavoidable — on posters, billboards, t-shirts, television commercials.
And now, almost four decades later, a film trailer drops and almost every cast member becomes a trending topic on Twitter.
When Cats surpassed A Chorus Line to become the longest running Broadway show in 1997, the show's tagline was changed to "Now and Forever." The film trailer ends with a similarly threatening phrase: "You will believe." Believe in what, exactly, remains unclear. Is Hooper trying to pull off the first musical deep fake? Is digital fur technology coming for us all? Maybe we have it all backwards. Humans aren't playing cats in this movie. The cats are playing us.


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Although many King County residents may believe so, Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings do not involve the liquidation of all your property. You'll be able to retain much of your personal property -- if not the vast majority of it -- due to the fact that a lot of your property will be exempt.
Bankruptcy is not intended to leave you with no possessions. Indeed, this would be contrary to its purpose of helping you get back on sound financial feet again. As such, through various exemptions, you'll be able to retain the possession you need to do your job, live in your home and go about your daily life.
One of the primary tasks of a skilled bankruptcy attorney is to help you get as much of your property classified as exempt as possible. What follows is a list of potentially exempt property classifications. It's important to note that all of these exemptions will be limited with regard to the value that can be protected:
-- Homestead exemptions: This exemption protects your home from liquidation. Although there is an upper limit on the value of homes that can be protected, many King County residents will be able to keep their homes.
-- Vehicle exemptions: Your car is vital to your ability to get to work and go about your daily life. As such, up to a certain value, you may be able to keep your primary vehicle.
-- Personal property: Things you require for your daily life and even some luxury items will be exempt from the bankruptcy process. These include clothing, furniture, appliances, jewelry and more up to certain limitations.
-- Wildcard exemptions: Some property doesn't fit into a specific category, or it might exceed the value limitations set on other categories. In the state of Washington, you might be able to get this unclassified property to qualify as a wildcard exemption if you make the appropriate legal arguments.
Are you considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and you want to know whether certain property is exempt? A King County bankruptcy attorney can give you guidance on what you can expect during the process.
Source: FindLaw, "Bankruptcy Exemptions: Chapter 7," accessed April 14, 2017


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Good vibes only! The moon lounges in eclectic and friendly Aquarius, a great day to collaborate and think outside the box.
Born on a cusp? Please note that dates for the zodiac signs can vary from year to year. To confirm your actual Sun sign, do a free chart here.
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Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Under the glow of today's collaborative Aquarius moon, too many cooks won't spoil the broth. Instead, they'll whip up a scrumptious buffet! Pull a few more chairs 'round the table and welcome diverse voices into your project or mission. Don't abdicate your role as metaphorical choir director and you won't end up with a chaotic cacophony. But don't be too quick to silence people because they aren't "making sense." This is a day where you WANT to hear all the ideas, and the edgier, the better! See the full week >
Taurus (March 21 – April 19)
Hang in there, Bull! You're thisclose to reaching a big professional goal, and the determined Aquarius moon in your ambitious tenth house gives you a power surge to get ahead. You're famous for your tenacity, and it's definitely in evidence today. When everyone makes a mass exit for happy hour, seize upon your alone time and hit the gas! You can always catch up with them later to toast the completion of this overdue mission. Just don't be stubborn about trying to do this all alone. With the team-spirited influence of this moon, it won't be hard to enlist a few extra pairs of hands. See the full week >
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Today, with the visionary Aquarius moon in your expansive ninth house, the cosmic message is clear: If something is worth doing at all, it's worth doing in a big way. Your ideas may seem offbeat to some people, but when has that stopped you in the past? (Never.) You could be inspired to travel, take a workshop or even launch a side hustle. No need to rush; baby steps now could set the stage for a giant leap later. Cast a wider net and expand your search radius. You could stumble on the perfect excuse to book a flight! See the full week >
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Reinstate that privacy policy, Cancer, because today you "vant to be alone." An introspective Aquarius moon is illuminating your internal eighth house. Because of this, you may be a little more sensitive than usual to the energy of a crowd…or even a small cluster of people. If you don't NEED to interact with others, go ahead and retreat into your shell. It's your prerogative! Just don't get so comfy-cozy in there that you accidentally-on-purpose forget to come out. See the full week >
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Show a little more love and appreciation to the special people in your life today, Leo. The moon is illuminating your relationship house, making you feel warm and fuzzy about your inner circle. And when it comes to maintaining a successful business or creative partnership, it's not just about WHO you know but how you flow. Treat people with respect and kindness, and you can expect that in return; but take them for granted or dump your junk on them, and you may find yourself working on your own. See the full week >
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
You're in your element today, with the moon powering up your sixth house of work, service and details. Whether you're finally cleaning up your inbox or taking a haul of valuable vintage to sell at a consignment shop, it's time to deal. Under these moonbeams, you can get things shipshape in no time. You love it when everything is in its proper place and things are running like a well-oiled machine, so systematize and streamline to your heart's content. See the full week >
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
There's more to life than work, Libra, and your outgoing sign knows that better than anyone. So today, while a social Aquarius moon is gliding through your fun-loving fifth house, let your creative and romantic side out to play. If you've been burning the midnight oil, rebalance your life by connecting with your favorite people, whether you take the day off or just give yourself something to look forward to after work. Picnic in the park? Karaoke happy hour? Take some time to enjoy the day. You've earned it! See the full week >
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Where are you rushing off to, Scorpio? Home exerts a stronger-than-usual pull today, as a cozy Aquarius moon powers up your domestic fourth house. Slow down and give yourself plenty of time to take care of business. Could you swing a remote work day? Have a second cup of coffee (or a matcha latte) and see how it feels to ease through those tasks from the comfort of your couch—and even find some joy in them. Can't afford the day off? Slip out for lunch (and maybe an express manicure) with your "work wife" and add a cozy touch to your workspace. See the full week >
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Your dance card is full, Archer, and you have almost TOO many great options to choose from. (Ah, but isn't that the way your expansive sign likes it?) Don't be too quick to commit to any activities today while an eclectic Aquarius moon powers up your curious third house. Your affable energy could attract captivating people and projects, and you want to be able to enjoy them to the fullest. By the same token, don't be SO magnanimous that you invite every rando to tag along. An "all-access" guest list could disrupt a bonding moment with a few good friends. See the full week >
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Whistle while you work, Capricorn. The moon illuminates your industrious second house, providing bonus fuel for the more mundane tasks on your to-do list. You've got some grand goals, but this is a day to hit pause on those major missions and take care of all the boring essentials, like paying the bills, filing paperwork and answering calls. Avoid multitasking: When you try to do too many things at once, you dilute your output. Stay at it till it's done, then celebrate with a decadent dinner or a date with your favorite plus-one. See the full week >
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
You do you, Aquarius! (And please don't apologize for it!) With the moon in your sign today, you'll be full of positive energy and can-do confidence. You've got the mic: What message do you want to put out there? People are open to your famously original ideas, which could go viral under this lunar light. Use your sense of humor to break the ice, then bring on the straight talk. Is it time to record that podcast, Water Bearer? Broadcast away! See the full week >
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Slow down, Pisces: Haste will make waste today. An introspective Aquarius moon is slumbering in your twelfth house of rest and healing, and your focus is on your inner life—not looming deadlines and demanding clients. Do what you must to meet your responsibilities, but conserve your energy for the evening. Satisfy your sonic side with live music, dancing or even a vibrational sound healing at the yoga studio. See the full week >