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I was not familiar with the Choka so I have excluded an excerpt from Georgia of Bastet and Sekhmet's Library and our hosts inspiration image.
The classical choka is formed by writing 5-7 syllables couplets for as many lines as you like ending however with an extra 7 syllable line.
I squat by my fire
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One interesting difference between the two economies is the contrast between their dominant export sectors. Whereas China's chief export is manufactured goods that primarily utilize low to medium-skilled labor, India's main export is medium-skilled English-language service outsourcing. Comparatively, China's employees have a less visible incentive to improve themselves en masse. There may simply be lower requirements to obtain productive employment in China, which could be a boon in the long-run for India.
Urban centers in both China and India are poised to grow substantially. "According to the State Council, as many as 400m people could move to cities over the next two decades" (Dyer, 2010). There will be "development of high-end manufacturing and other sunrise industries that will require a vast pool of semiskilled and skilled labor [in India]. This migration will create an increasingly urban India that is expected to attract more than 200 million rural inhabitants to urban centers by 2025" (Nobrega, 2008).
As millions move into the cities, China and India will have to deal with large increases in property values, and encourage the construction of low-income housing. "According to Knight Frank, average prices for new homes in the year [2009] to November rose by 68% in Shanghai, 66% in Beijing and 51% in Shenzhen. The China Daily noted this week that in terms of house prices as a proportion of incomes, China is now the most expensive place in the world" (Dyer, 2010). For China, this has so far not been a significant problem as "Incomes have risen faster than house prices and homeowner debt levels are low" (Dyer, 2010).
This assumes growth continues as projected, however, and numerous things could complicate this assumption, including civil unrest in China (What America Must Do, 2005) or the appreciation of the Chinese currency, the yuan. According to BusinessWeek, India's continued growth may well depend upon peace and difficult bureaucratic reforms: "India's public finances are a mess – budget deficits at the federal and state level are near 10%of gross domestic product – and its historical rivalry with neighboring Pakistan could escalate into a military conflict that could stall growth" (What America Must Do, 2005).
In the long run, some believe China may have to wean itself off the ancient form of the state, as democracy has been proven to provide better returns. "Authoritarian regimes often yield impressive short-term economic results…[and] can harness significant economic and political resources to create impressive industrial and economic feats…in the longer term, this type of socioeconomic model has typically led to economic and social distortions" (Nobrega, 2008). "If China's growth slows and its unemployment rises, it could face political unrest from both those who lose their jobs and the hundreds of millions of peasants still in the countryside" (What America Must Do, 2005).
These peasants may have a valid reason to be disenchanted. For many, their land is often being taken out from under them with no recourse given. "The Chinese government's official figures state that more than 200,000 hectares of rural land are taken from rural residents every year with little or no compensation…The result is not unexpected, with over 87,000 mass incidents (or riots) reported in 2005, a 50% increase from 2003" (Nobrega, 2008). If China is to maintain its growth lead over India in the long term, reforms will have to emerge that will increase aggregate demand for education and decrease or eliminate uncompensated land seizures. India on the other hand, will have to decrease corruption of government officials and streamline bureaucratic processes.
Works Cited
Dyer, G. (2010, February 10). The Soap Opera of China's Housing Boom. Financial Times , p. 9.
Nobrega, W. (2008, July 22). Why India Will Beat China. BusinessWeek .
What America Must Do to Compete with China and India. (2005, August 22). BusinessWeek , p. 144.


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View the portfolios below of 57 available photographers in The Hague.
Photographers in The Hague
Truefie photographer Joop Plukaard in The Hague gave us some insights about hot spots and happenings from photographers point of view. The Hague has a rich history. It has elegant atmosphere, avenues, boutiques, castles and of course the Parliament. With its many cultural events it is a pleasure to visit The Hague at any time of the year.
Here we listed some main photo hotspots for The Hague photographers:
- House of parliaments. It is the place where future is created and where important things happened in the past. The Binnenhof is a must-see in The Hague. Take a tour through the various halls or admire the fairy tale atmosphere. This is a perfect place to shoot for architecture photographers in The Hague.
- Madurodam. Miniature theme park Madurodam is situated in The Hague nearby the tulip field region. This park is the place to discover what makes Holland so unique within a short period of time. Madurodam presents you all the relevant Dutch stories behind the miniature buildings through multimedia and installations. Everything so common n Holland can be found in one place here. Would be cool spot for creative wedding photography, right?
- Scheveningen. Holland's most famous seaside resort Scheveningen has many beach pavilions and attractions. The boulevard, fascinating marine world , sunset dining or dancing in The Hague's city centre. Beach life and city life go together in The Hague! In case looking for a location for child photography or family portraits tn The Hague city then this is a must visit location with your photographer. Also a great suggestion for wedding photographer in The Hague city.
- Scheveningen. The port of Scheveningen is always full of activity. With cutters catching the best fish, visiting yachts, or day trippers - the port of Scheveningen is home to a number of special restaurants and cafes, besides being a hub for the trade. The view of the harbor, the hustle and bustle at the Visafslag, and the fresh sea breeze all makes the port unique spot in the Netherlands for dining out and also an interesting pace for wedding photos and also for child photography.
- Gemeente Museum - Maurits huis (Museum) - Escher museum - Koninklijke schouwburg. Nice building for artists
Here we list some of the "hidden'' places: - Lange Voorhout (very old place te see) - Denneweg (old street) - Plein ( place to be for eating en drinking) - Haagse markt (biggest market place of euro with more than 100 nationalities.) - Kingsday on 28 april. Al over de the city party - canal trip
History of the Hague and its famous portrait photographers:
Besides all these amazing architectural buildings and parks The Hague city has a lot of talented photographers. Joop himself likes to photograph mostly nature and architecture. Truefie is a platform where you can conveniently book a great portrait photographer or for example find your favorite wedding photographer. For every budget there is something! So photographers for all kind of categories can be easily booked through Truefie.
The Hague city also has an interesting history with photographers. For example Max Koot is a photographer who has in the past made pictures of the royal family. He was a photographer in The Hague city (27 March 1917-25 September 1991) . Koot was known as portrait photographer but did also reports of marriages and for companies and fashion photos. He also photographed many of the Hague Comedie. Several professional photographers have been trained by Koot. Max Koot Studio, the studio in The Hague city, continued after his death in 1991. Contemporary names such as Desiree Dolron, Gregory Crewdson and Loretta Lux alternate with classic photographers such as Emmy Andriesse, Edward S. Curtis and Leonard Freed. Little-known like Gerard P. Fieret and Willem van de Poll, or the 'Dutch period' of fashion photographer Erwin Blumenfeld, are placed firmly in the spotlight in The Hague Photography museum.
The Hague Museum of Photography opened its doors in 2002. It is part of the Gemeentemuseum and works closely with the Print Room of Leiden University Library. Every year the museum organizes around six exhibitions. This wide-ranging approach – has enabled the museum to build up a public keen to such a varied and outstanding program.
The Hague is a very international city then all types of photographers can be found there. But most likely street photography and architecture are quite popular, since very old buildings are mixed with modern architecture in the city. Portraiture in The Hague is also widely popular. Digging into pregnancy photography and baby photography in The Hague then many studios offer these services for clients.
You can book Joop directly through this link: Joop Plukaard


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After Excavating site formation and foundation main block unit foundations are complete, sub floor trench and blockwork is progressing well. A start on outlet drainage is progressing well. New site electric crane is being used to reduce noise and constant use of roads which is working very well on site.
Hopefully looking to be installing roofs soon. Coverings to main blocks 1 and 2 early 2020 with final completion date of December 2020
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Friday, November 22, 2013
Not-So-Dreary November Morn
It started out overcast, dreary, chilly and breezy, but the November Saturday morning was perfect for a walk with my friend Mo, for Mo is a person who radiates warmth and sunshine. She and I don't see each other as often as I'd like, but when we do get together, our conversations cover the gamut of interesting topics, laced with laughter. That morning, we decided to talk and walk around Devil's Lake. The autumn color was gone, but the bluffs towering around us were dotted with grayish-pink boulders, tall evergreens and stubborn oaks that had retained their rusty-brown leaves. Despite the breeze, the lake was remarkably placid. We ran into a few other hearty walkers, but otherwise, the lake was ours. As we walked, the sun started to poke out through the cloud cover and I decided that it had to be because of Mo. She is a sunshiny type of person who has a giving heart and an adventurous spirit. Mo is a person who sees possibilities and opportunities, joy and excitement, even on a dreary November morn.
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Tour Duration: 17 Days
Location: Armenia, Georgia, Russia
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For: Amateur Climbers
The Caucasus is one of the cradles of civilization where ancient states and powerful civilizations flourished for many thousand years BC. Its unique geographical location at the crossroad of Europe and Asia and vibrant political developments through centuries have created a unique blend of history and cultural traditions having no analogue in the modern world. Georgia and Armenia are considered the biggest attractions of the region due to their fascinating history and landscape where one can enjoy different types of extreme sports and simultaneously explore ancient caved towns and medieval churches, observe local cultural traditions and customs, experience exquisite national cuisines and the oldest known winemaking methods.
Our team has put immense efforts to make this tour unforgettable and inspiring. It includes visiting the most beautiful and challenging places in three countries of the region and ascending the most beautiful peaks and mountains: Aragats (Highest mountain in Armenia), Armenia (4090m), Kazbegi, Georgia (5047m), and Europe's highest peak Elbrus, Russia (5647m).
For The Convenience Of Our Clients, We Decided That From 2017 Climbing Season All Our Groups Heading To The Kazbek's Summit Will Spend The First Night At A Hotel In Gudauri Ski Resort (2100 M.A.S.L.) Instead Of A Guesthouse In Stepanstminda (1700 M.A.S.L.). This Change Should Have A Positive Impact On Acclimatization Of Our Clients, As The Walk To The Base Camp Will Start Almost From The Same Altitude At Which The Night Was Spent.
Day 1 – Meet at the international airport of Yerevan and transfer to hotel (10 min Walk till downtown)
Day 2 – Transfer Yerevan – Kari lake (3200 m) and excursion (Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery)(145 km/ 3.5 hours). Night in Hut 3200 (B / L / D)
Day 3 - Kari lake - Summit - Kari lake– Skitour 7-8 hours. Drive to Yerevan. Night in hotel the center of Yerevan. (B / L / D)
Day 4 – Transfer: Yerevan – Tbilisi (Georgia). Meet at 8:00 am and drive to Echmiadzin cathedral church. Then we will visit Zvartnots cathedral. After we will drive to Lake Sevan direction and we will visit Sevanavank church. After Sevanavank we will have lunch in traditional Armenian restaurant and then we will drive to Tbilisi. Free Evening. Night in hotel in the center of Tbilisi. (B / L / D)
Day 5 - Transfer: Tbilisi – Gudauri. Meet an 12 Am and drive to Gudauri Ski resorte (2000m) 150 km. 2 hours driving. During the way we will visit: Town Mtskheta (Capital of Georgia befor VI c.), Jvari Monastery; Ananuri Fortress; Before 12 Am you will have possibility to walk in downtown and take photos. Night in Hotel in Gudauri. (B / L / D)
Day 6 - Gudauri (2000m) – Betlemi Hut(3650 m). Start at 8 am. Jeep transfer to Sameba Church (2200m) and then Skitour to Betlemi Hut (3650m). Approximately 7.5 hours. (B / L –box / D)
Day 7 - Acclimatisation – Skitour to 4000m during which time we will practice skills necessary to climb to the summit (rope work, ice axe arrest etc.) Approximately 1.5 hours. (B / L / D)
Day 8 - Summit Day. Betlemi Hut (3650 m) – Summit - Betlemi Hut(3650 m). Start at 5 am and Skitour to Plato (4500m) – 4 hours approximately. Plato to Saddle (4900m at 30 degrees). From Saddle to Summit at 40-45 degrees, use of ice axes and fixed ropes. Return to Betlemi Hut (3650 m). During the Skitour from 3900m to the summit , the group will be roped due to crevasses. Night in "ClimbingGeorgia" BC (3650 m). (B / L –box / D)
Day 9 - Reserve day in case of bad weather. (B / L / D)
Day 10 - Ski down to Sameba Church (4-5 Hours walking) and than to Guesthouse (Stephantsminda) (B / L / D)
Day 11 - Drive from Stephantsminda to Terskol (Russia). 280 km Accommodation in hotel A hotel is situated on the Cheget meadow in the village of Terskol. The rooms are comfortable and cozy, with a toilet and a shower. (B / L / D)
Day 12 - After breakfast tourists vacate their rooms. Check-out. TRF to the cable-car station Azau. We take two trams and a chairlift up to the Garabashi lift station (3750m). Check into the Barrels Refuge.(3750m). An acclimatization hike to 4100m. (where Priutt 11 Refuge was situated). Overnight in the hut. *The Barrels Hut - it is situated on Elbrus slope close to the Garabashi lift station at 3750m. These are small houses shaped like barrels to stay in. There is a sleeping room with 6 beds and a small room with a wardrobe, and a table in every house. There is a canteen with kitchen in a separate hut. There is no shower, the toilets are in a separate hut. (B / L / D)
Day 13 - After breakfast we'll do an SKitour to 4700m to the top of the Pastukhov Rocks. From everywhere on the slopes of Elbrus a panorama of the Central Caucasus spreads out. Overnight in the hut. (B / L / D)
Day 14 - Summit attempt Elbrus. Today we will make an attempt to reach the main target of the trip - summit of Mt Elbrus(5642m). We have to start very early before dawn. Using headlamps we make our way to the Pastukhov Rocks where we stop for a short rest and some drinks. The time limit is 12.00 at the saddle (5300m). The more difficult parts are located higher the Saddle, altitude 5350-5600m. In the end of our way is the wide Plato where usually is very windy and finally the Summit! Ski down to the Barrels Hut. Overnight in the hut. (B / L / D)
Day 15 - Ski down to the hotel (B / - / -)
Day 16 - Reserve day in case of bad weather (B / L / D)
Day 17 - Breakfast at the Hotel and Transfer to Min Vody airport (Rusiia)
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• All transportation over duration of the tour: Armenia - Georgia - Russia
• 2 nights in Hotel*** in Yerevan (including breakfast)
• 1 nights in Hotel*** in Tbilisi (including breakfast)
• 1 nights in Hotel*** in Gudauri (2000 m) (including breakfast, lunch box and dinner)
• 1 nights in the hut (Kari lake 3200 m)(including breakfast, lunch box and dinner
• 1 nights in Guest house in Stephantsminda (1700 m)(including breakfast, lunch box and dinner
• 4 nights in "ClimbingGeorgia" BC (3650 m) (2 people per tent)(including breakfast, lunch an dinner)
• 2 nights in Hotel*** in Terskol (including breakfast)
• 4 nights in Barrels Hut (including breakfast)
• Ski tour guide for Mt. Aragts
• Ski tour guide for Mt. Kazbek
• Ski tour guide for Mt. Elbrus
• Excursion: Armenia: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Echmiadzin cathedral church, Zvartnots cathedral, Sevanavank church, Lake Sevan
• Excursion: Georgia: Town Mtskheta, Cathedral church Svetitskhoveli, Jvari monastery, Sameba Monastery, Ananuri fortress
Note: Price can be changed, depend your fly schedule.
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• Air tickets
• Visa and invitations
• Visa Fees
• Medical expenses and insurance
• Re-booking of hotels
• Single supplements
• Alcoholic drinks
- We can organize any personal variant for the Mt. Kazbek program at group's request for individual program.
Guides' equipment include: climbing equipment, GPS navigation, 2 way radio, mobile phone, satellite phone, first aid kit for the mountains)
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- 3500 Meter (Close to "Kari lake")
- 4090 Meter (Summit: Mt. Aragts)
- 3500 Meter ("ClimbingGeorgia" BC (3650 m))
- 5047 Meter (Summit: Mt. Kazbek)
- 4000 Meter (Close to the Hut)
- 5642 Meter (Summit: Mt. Elbrus)
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Human and rights advocates and members of the Republican Party found unusual common ground Monday.
Both registered strong objections to the announcement that the Barack Obama administration would be transferring detainees from Guantánamo to a maximum security prison in Illinois.
But their reasons were starkly different.
The Weekly Standard, a conservative political publication and a reliable barometer of Republican sentiment, wrote, "In announcing this decision, there still remains no explication of how closing Guantánamo makes America safer."
"Quite to the contrary, unnecessarily importing al-Qaeda terrorists into the United States 1) gives them more legal protections, including Constitutional rights, than they have now at Guantánamo, 2) increases the chances they may be released into the country, and 3) in exchange for these significant costs, does not appease the Democratic base, and certainly will not appease al-Qaeda," it said.
Human and civil rights leaders, on the other hand, worried not about security concerns, but rather about the impact of Guantánamo transfers on the U.S. justice system.
Typical of the views of this group was Michael Ratner, president of the Center for Constitutional Rights, which has mobilized dozens of pro-bono lawyers to defend Guantánamo prisoners.
He told IPS, "Closing Gitmo physically is not closing it, if the practices underlying Gitmo remain. Pres. Obama is rewrapping Gitmo, but a new wrapper can't make it constitutional."
"Preventive detention is still preventive detention in Illinois. Military commissions are still military commissions in Illinois. And holding people even though the courts or the government have exonerated them is still a barbaric practice whether at Gitmo or in Illinois," he added.
Ratner asked rhetorically: "Can Obama really think he can fool all of the people all of the time?"
A similar view was expressed by Brian J. Foley, visiting associate professor at the Boston University School of Law.
He told IPS, "A change in location doesn't end the problem, which is this: imprisoning human beings based on little or no evidence or unreliable evidence that they have done anything wrong or are otherwise a danger. This is a shell game fueled by fear and cowardice. This sweeping power grab by our government endangers all of our human rights and civil liberties."
An even more condemnatory note was sounded by Francis A. Boyle, a professor at the University of Illinois Law School.
He told IPS, "Obama's 'Gitmo on the Mississippi' simply represents the importation of the illegal Gitmo kangaroo court system into the United States and thus the needless and unprincipled perversion of our Article III federal court system founded by the United States Constitution in 1787, together with America's Bill of Rights."
He added, "Britain, which does not have a Constitution and a Bill of Rights and against which America fought a Revolution, set up a similar 'preventive detention' system over a generation ago in order to deal with alleged terrorists in Northern Ireland. Known as the infamous Diplock Courts, their perversions of justice were routinely documented and condemned by every human rights organization and court to have examined them."
"It is the height of tragic irony for a teacher of U.S. constitutional law to have these new Obama courts go down into the annals of jurisprudential infamy along with the Diplock courts," he added.
The American Civil Liberties Union, the nation's largest human rights group, agreed.
"While the Obama administration inherited the Guantánamo debacle, this current move is its own affirmative adoption of those policies. It is unimaginable that the Obama administration is using the same justification as the Bush administration used to undercut centuries of legal jurisprudence and the principle of innocent until proven guilty and the right to confront one's accusers," said Anthony D. Romero, the ACLU's executive director.
A somewhat more hopeful view was expressed by Chip Pitts, president of the Bill of Rights Defense Committee, and a lecturer at Stanford University law school.
He told IPS, "Notwithstanding the political opposition's fake grandstanding about supposed enhanced threats, this move to a civilian rather than a military facility is a welcome symbolic and practical step toward closing Guantánamo. It affirms that the United States is not afraid to deal with accused terrorists on its own soil, and sends a vital message of distance from Bush administration illegalities."
He added, "Whether intended to do so or not, it could also represent a first, tentative step toward treating accused al-Qaeda members like the common criminals they are instead of holy warriors locked in battle with a superpower."
"Finally affording these prisoners due process of law would be one of the most effective means of counterterrorism imaginable," he said.
The Weekly Standard summed up its presentation of the Republican viewpoint with this passage: "Voluntarily bringing al-Qaeda terrorists into the United States is a fantastically bad idea for multiple reasons, as it clearly fails any cost/benefit analysis. The tremendous costs of this decision include increasing the chances al Qaeda terrorists may be released into the United States, and providing them more legal protections than they currently have at Guantánamo."
But Congressional Republicans have not been alone in expressing fear of "terrorists being set free on the streets of our neighborhoods."
Democrats, especially those from Conservative districts or those who are facing tight election races in 2010, have been equally outspoken in opposition to the president's plans.
Earlier this year, Congress voted to deny Obama any funds for transporting Guantánamo detainees to the U.S. – even for trial – without permission from Congress following a 45-day waiting period.
Under President Obama's plan, detainees would be transferred to the Thomson Correctional Center, a maximum security prison located just outside of Thomson, Illinois.
Built in 2001, it is owned by the State of Illinois, from which the federal government will have to buy it. The Federal Bureau of Prisons will erect a more robust perimeter fence to increase security.
The portion of the prison that will be used to house Guantánamo detainees will be operated by the Defense Department, while the rest of the prison, which can hold 1,600 prisoners, will be operated by the Bureau of Prisons, part of the Department of Justice. The military tribunals would presumably be held there.
Illinois officials, including the governor and the state's two senators, have welcomed the move because it will create several thousand new jobs in Illinois, where the unemployment rate is currently at approximately 11 percent.
One of the state's senators, Richard Durbin – the number two Democrat in the Senate – estimated that about 100 prisoners would be transferred to Thompson.
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February 2, 2018
February 2, 2018 — Nine members of the PTS community traveled to Puerto Rico last week to help restore and repair Evangelical Theological Seminary in San Juan after the devastation of hurricanes Irma and Maria. A team of carpenters, electricians, and other helpers took part in the first of a series of "Rising Up with Puerto Rico" trips.
The PTS work team was warmly received by Dr. Doris Garcia and colleagues from the Evangelical Theological Seminary. Projects included restoring the chapel, fixing portions of the library, repairing classrooms, and sealing the roof. Additional relief trips are planned for the spring.
Victor Aloyo, Associate Dean for Institutional Diversity and Community Engagement, served as one of the leaders on the trip and spoke of the team's motivation to serve.
"We have been challenged by the gospel to suffer with those who suffer and rejoice with those who rejoice."
Through the joint efforts of the PTS team and local workers, classrooms will be ready when students return Monday for the start of term.
"The rooting of justice in our spiritual formation in Christ requires careful thought and teaching. I was equipped to lead in this way through my time at PTS."


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If I have to share one single tip with you guys about travelling, it would be to always check the weather during the season that you will be going. On this Asia trip, I made the mistake of not checking how the weather would be in Bali in January. I knew that Thailand would be sunny and hot in January and assumed that it would be similar in Bali – boy was I wrong! It turned out that January is actually rain season in Bali and we definitely experienced it in Ubud. Surrounded by jungle and rice fields, Ubud had more rain than other parts of Bali that we visited such as Jimbaran, Ungasan, Uluwatu, and Seminyak. Well, since the rain made it challenging to explore the nature in Ubud, we figured that a nice resort could save our trip and Visesa Ubud was the perfect candidate for that.
The Atmosphere
Located 10 min. of driving from the hectic Ubud center, Visesa offers a quiet and tremendously relaxing stay for its guests. We stayed there for two nights in a villa with a private pool. Because of the rain, we didn't jump into the pool, which was a shame but we the nice view of Visesa's own rice field made up for it. Even though the villas were placed next to each other, we didn't hear the noice of our neighbors, the staff work, or of anything else besides the chirping of birds. Needless to say, it was like being out in the wild itself – the only difference is that we had a 5 star bed to sleep on haha.
The Room
Our villa had a terrace by the pool, which was a nice spot for having a drink whilst enjoying the pool and the rice field view. The bedroom itself was spacious and it was high to the ceiling. The bathroom may be unusual if you haven't stayed in resorts in Bali before because it is an outdoor bathroom – although not completely open like some other resorts. However, the bathroom was big and clean and had everything that you need. When comes to judging a hotel or a resort, one crucial point is how comfortable the bed and pillows are. As we checked into our villa, I immediately napped for 1 hour and it would have been longer if not for my hunger. That should say enough about how comfortable that bed was!
The Service
For a luxury resort, I expected the service to be over the top and Visesa delivered this with the friendliness of its staff. No matter where we walked in the resort, we were greeted with smiles. Furthermore, help was always offered whenever we had questions and the staff made sure to attend to our needs. Breakfast was included and consisted of a big buffet at their restaurant next to the reception. A mix of Indonesian and international cuisines were offered in the morning to make us full before heading out.
The Receiving
There is something about resorts that give them the edge over hotels. I'm talking about the complete experience from when you get out of the taxi to check in until your luggage is put back into a taxi again after checking out. Upon checking in, we were greeted with welcome drinks and hot towels while the reception took care of the checking in. These welcome drinks have slowly become my favorite! It seems like every resort in Bali or Asia in general serve great welcome drinks while their cocktails selections are normally the usual – next time, I will order welcome drinks as a cocktail to enjoy by their pool. Anyway, as we finished our drinks, we were driven to our villa and given a short tour on the way. The villa was explained carefully, and luggage was delivered to us thereafter. The check in process at Visesa Ubud was effortless and comfortable as it could ever be!
Lumbung Restaurant
Visesa also has a few restaurants of its own, so if you're not in the mood to go out and just want to stick around the resort for meals, it should not be a problem. We tried their fine dining restaurant, Lumbung, which served Indonesian cuisine in a beautifully decorated location. Classy music surrounded the restaurant while we enjoy tasty Indonesian food for the first time and needless to say that we absolutely loved it!
If you're ever in Ubud and are looking for a great resort to relax in, Visesa Ubud would be the perfect choice. More photos and information can be found here: www.visesaubud.com


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Game: Like Roots in the Soil
Time to Play: 5 Minutes
2 characters walk down the same road, but not at the same time.
Each road is different to the other.
Each road is the same in some way.
There are two worlds in Like Roots with Soil, and your perspective is split down the middle. Do you wish to view the world as it was, or do you look at how it will be? Both perspectives show the same place, however the differences between the two tell the story of that place.
And it's that sharp line, where the two vividly different realities collide straight down the middle, which is the focal point for this experience. One reality is directly positioned as equal and in opposition to the other. The conditions of each made all the more apparent, and powerful, by its mirror image.
When playing, I found myself constantly bouncing between the two. Playing a game of 'spot the difference', but less focused on the details, and more the tone of the places. The sound design seamlessly flows between the two, impressively nailing home the atmosphere of the differing locations.
This is a lovely experience that says a lot, in a very short amount of time. Its main mechanic is innovative, and offers something original that I haven't seen before.
And the ending affected me in a such a way that means that I won't be uninstalling this game anytime soon. It's going to sit on my hard drive, just in case I ever feel like I need it.
Questions for discussion:
- The Post-Apocalypse is a common trope in popular media. Which is your favourite?
- The sound design impressed me in this game. What other games do you know with dynamic soundtracks? How do they work?
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Scatter graphics: League 1, 27 Sep 2017
As most EFL clubs have now now played 10 matches, it's worth a proper update to the scatter graphics to see how things are shaping up. Each of the four graphics is explained briefly below and at length here.
Shot dominance
First of all, here is how the number of shots taken by each club compares with those they face in return. The average number of shots taken per match is on the horizontal and the average number faced is on the vertical, so bottom right (take plenty, allow few in return) is good while top left (take few, allow plenty) is bad. The stripes are like contours: the greener the stripe, the better the performance (and vice versa for red).
Wigan have been the division's most dominant side so far, taking around twice as many shots as their opponents. Meanwhile both Northampton and Gillingham have spent a lot of the season on the back foot, due to a shot-shy attack and overly-permissive defence respectively, which has surely contributed to both changing managers already.
Peterborough are in the top right quadrant as usual, although along with Charlton and Bristol Rovers their attack is looking more good than their defence looks bad.
Newly-promoted Doncaster and Portsmouth have adapted better in defence than attack so far, but both already look like top half teams overall.
Attacking effectiveness
Now let's look at attacking alone. The horizontal axis stays the same as in the graphic above, but now the vertical shows the average number of shots needed to score each league goal. Therefore bottom right is good (taking lots of shots and needing fewer efforts to convert) and top left is bad:
The trio of Wimbledon, Plymouth and Gillingham haven't had much luck up front so far: they're comfortably the most wasteful finishers in the third tier. Argyle have struggled to find the net despite creating a respectable number of chances for a newly-promoted side.
Meanwhile Fleetwood have been all about quality rather than quantity so far, with fewer chances created than anyone except Northampton but the most clinical attack in the division.
Peterborough are the only one of the five most industrious attackers to have converted their chances at an above-average rate.
Defensive effectiveness
Next let's look at the defensive situation – basically take the above chart and replace the word "taken" for "faced" on both axes. Now top left is good – facing fewer shots and able to soak up more per goal conceded – and bottom right is bad:
Every season there's a team which starts with a graphic-breaking level of performance – nobody likes a show-off, Scunthorpe. The Iron's defence has been imperious so far, to an extent that I can't see lasting over a whole season (and therefore the next iteration of this graphic will hopefully look less stretched).
Surprise league leaders Shrewsbury have also benefited from a resilient back line so far, and Wigan's miserly defence is also absorbing a lot of punishment for each goal conceded.
Gillingham have been asking a lot of their back line, while Southend have been one of the better sides at restricting their opponents' opportunities but are leaking with frustrating regularity.
Expected goals
Finally here's an attempt at correcting the first graphic for the quality of chances created and allowed, using the same "expected goals" values that power my shot timelines (explained here). The reason for doing this is that the results tend to correlate more strongly with performance than when we treat all shots equally:
Wigan look to be the most impressive performers at both ends, and therefore look well-equipped to bounce straight back into the Championship.
The trio of Peterborough, Rotherham and Southend have looked impressive going forward but less so at the back, while the reverse is true for Doncaster and Scunthorpe so far.
Three of the current bottom four – Oldham, Gillingham and Plymouth – unfortunately look to be there on merit, while fellow strugglers Northampton and Wimbledon have seen decent defensive performances undermined by blunt attacks.


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A wedding day checklist is something you should have to hand on the morning of your wedding. Whether you're a list kinda gal or not, you'll be thankful that you drew this one up. If only to keep you calm and collected knowing things are in order.
1. Follow a Day-Of Plan
Whether you want to put this into a spreadsheet or just have a rough idea in your head, it's good to have a timeline in place. Make sure that you've allocated enough time for hair, makeup, some photos and enough time to enjoy with your gals and family. It'll also ensure that nothing runs over and more importantly, you won't be late.
2. Eat a Decent Breakfast
We know it'll probably be the last thing on your mind, but make sure you eat a good brekkie. Drink plenty of water and don't go too mad on the pre-ceremony Champers.
3. Pack Your Emergency Bridal Kit
If you have time yourself fire ahead, but if not, maybe ask your bridesmaid to put together a little emergency bag. This should include lippy and powder for top-ups, safety pins in case of any mishaps, gum, tissues, pain killers, phone charger, mirror, gel insoles, hair clips, perfume, and whatever else you may need.
4. Assign a Point Person
If there are any vendors that need to be paid on the day, make sure you have someone to take care of that. Give your maid of honour or best man the cash in envelopes, so you don't have to worry about it.
5. Finish Your Vows
If you're writing your own vows, leave a few minutes to read back over them. Make sure you've said all you wanted to and that you're 100% happy with them.
6. Practice With Your Bouquet
Something we hear from a lot of wedding florists is to practice how you're going to hold your bouquet. Once you're dressed and just before you're ready to go, stand in front of the mirror with your blooms in order to see how they sit. Looser arrangements are easier to hold but the bigger, more full ones can get heavy, so rest your elbow on your hip for comfort.
7. Give Out Your Bridal Party Gifts
Another thing to add to your wedding day checklist is bridal party gifts. Your bridesmaids and groomsmen have (hopefully) worked their asses off to help you in every way they could in the lead-up, so it's time to show your appreciation. Set aside some time to give them little gifts to show how grateful you are for them. (Read: 11 signs you have the best bridesmaids ever!)
8. Let It Go!
What's done is done, it's time to enjoy yourself. Let go of any niggling little details that 100% only you will notice if they're not perfect. Breathe, relax and HAVE FUN, you're off to marry the love of your life – woohoo!


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text: The Brick Show is back with another review of a LEGO City set that we haven't seen pictures of yet, the Deep Sea Operations Base (60096). The reason for us not knowing about the set is because it'll be a store exclusive but it's unknown which retailer it will be. The set has 907 pieces and it consists of a lot of builds to it including a sea plane, the operations base, a little raft, a small submarine, and a little rock formation with treasure. The pricing is also unknown at this point but I'm guessing it'll be upwards of $90. Check out Stephen's review of the set below.


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Your water main is crucial to the daily operations of your residential, commercial, or municipal property. A faulty water line can cost you a significant amount of money if not taken care of by professionals. Working with Bob Oates allows you to avoid costly utility bills by having your water main serviced by our industry experts.
While traditional methods of sewer and drain repair and replacement are still necessary, we offer trenchless services that are always noninvasive and affordable. Trenchless pipe repair uses modern technology to avoid digging a trench for plumbing services. We can fix your pipe in as little as a day without the need for reconstruction in certain areas of your property
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It can be difficult to identify the signs that indicate your Bellevue water main is damaged, but understanding what to look for can help you identify a problem before it becomes a larger issue.
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Tourmaline (black with mica) – associated with the root chakra.
Positively and negatively charged on opposite ends when heated black tourmaline is used to balance extremes and dispels negative energy. It gets its rich black colour from the amount of iron it contains and has strong links to the earth magnetic field.It deflects potential harm and is used for calming nervous tensions. It is said to aid in balancing both brain hemispheres, this enabling the user to transcend the mundane and achieving unity with cosmos.
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Goa: In a bid to give the fight on the turf of Delhi Assembly Elections, the Aam Aadmi Party has gave its chief ministerial candidate for the coming elections. Yes, the fifty three year-old Elvis Gomes, a well known former bureaucrat and currently the elected President of Goa Football Association, has been named the Aam Aadmi Party's chief ministrial candidate for the forthcoming Goa Assembly elections.
The announcement of Gomes name was made at a historic rally on Monday evening at Cuncolim in South Goa by the AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Born and brought up in Cuncolim, Salcete Tauka, South Goa, Gomes had taken Voluntary Retirement from service in July at the peak of his career to join the AAP.
He was Inspector General (Prisons) and was holding the additional charge of Urban Development when he resigned from service. Gomes has held almost all important official posts in Goa. Previously, he served as director of Municipal Administration and Tourism, chairperson of Goa Housing Board, commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Panjim, and Captain of Ports.
During his tenure as Director Tourism, he was credited with promoting responsible and clean tourism and is remembered for stressing on jobs for locals in tourism industry.
It is his work as IG Prisons for which he earned an all round praise for the reforms in jails carried out by him.
He was the Founder Member Secretary of Goa Football Development Council, which was set-up to promote grass root level with a scientific approach.
Goa is the second state after Delhi, where the AAP has declared its Chief Ministerial choice before elections for the voters of the state.


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A Permanent Solution to Fear Of Being Ridiculed.
If you're like most people who live with this fear, you probably wonder if you can ever be rid of it. After 10 years working with people with the most severe phobias, we know for sure: there's no question you can overcome fear of being ridiculed.
If you are ready to put this behind you once and for all, here's what we offer at CTRN:
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There are two programs we offer to help you overcome fear of being ridiculed fast. You can choose to experience the Home Study program (going at your own pace on your own time), or choose to work one-on-one with a highly-qualified practitioner:
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You've got to 're-wire' your unconscious mind – and with our help its easier than you may think. On the surface, you know that this business with ridicule doesn't make sense. The reason the fear continues is because the subconscious has connected it to a wave of dominant negative feelings which occur automatically when you even think of ridicule.
You have not been able to prevent your feelings of fear because you have not been given the methodology to change your feelings and associations. We'll help you learn this simple system to make the fear history. Interested in putting these techniques to use?
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We don't, in point of fact, 'treat', nor do we 'cure'. As much as we'd like to wave a magic wand and 'cure' you, it's actually up to you to change how you feel. Quite simply, we are here to hold your hand through this method of self-empowerment.
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You may have correctly assumed (although there are always exceptions), that your Fear Of Being Ridiculed is triggered from a past experience. The mind will, in some situations, generate the fear without an apparent cause. You resolve this issue by discovering the source and trading the negative correlations with positive ones. People who are at the greatest risk include:
• Individuals who are predisposed to feelings of worry and anxiety
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You can use our two minute Fear of Being Ridiculed Online Test to determine the problem's severity, but it's really pretty simple: It is time to do something about the fear, if it is having a significantly negative effect on your life.
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Experiential Travel: First-Time International Traveler Strikes Gold
Features & Advice Barry Kaufman October 01, 2014
PHOTO: "After 14 hours of travel, no sleep for two days much less on the flight, and an hour or so walk, I made it (though in the end I wouldn't sleep for another 14 hours)." (All photos courtesy of Brennan McDowell)
For his first trip out of the country, 27-year-old Brennan McDowell wanted to do something special. He wanted to really see Paris (and eventually, almost accidentally, Barcelona), not just from a hotel window but from the streets. He wanted to immerse himself in the DNA of the places he visited, and what's more, he wanted to do it solo.
"I went alone because I wanted to dare myself," he wrote, commenting on a link to his photos on the /r/travel subreddit. "I had friends in both cities who I hung out with, but every night I just went to bars and talked to local people."
Knowing that he wanted to see Paris, but the side of Paris that doesn't necessarily make the tourism flyers, McDowell took his trip into his own hands. "I booked my flight only a month before leaving, and spent most of that time practicing my languages and searching for events that were going on," he wrote to TravelPulse.
The result of his self-made journey was a trip that exemplifies the experiential travel that more and more millennial travelers are seeking out. Travel agents and tour operators, take notice. This is how the new tourist wants to travel.
"My first objective was to walk from my spot in Montmartre to Eiffel. Then I turned a corner and there it was. I was just stunned by this view... this is the corner of Rue St. Dominique and Rue Surcouf, in the 7th."
"I walked back from Eiffel up to Sacre Coeur, with no map just asking directions, here's the view of Paris from there."
"The president, François Hollande. The girls introduced me as an American and he said "Oh welcome we like you" and I said "J'aime ta maison" (I like your house) using the super friendly "tu" instead of "vous" form out of nervousness."
"Karaoke was hard to find, I went to L'Epoque in Pigalle, and here, Cantada 2. On the top it's a heavy metal bar with absinthe, but in the basement it had a second identity. Highlights include a room full of French people singing 'What a Wonderful World.'"
From there, McDowell made his way over to Barcelona.
"I didn't originally intend to go to Barcelona," he said. "But then I discovered that flights inside Europe are so amazingly cheap, it's cheaper to fly than to train, and you get where you want within two hours. So I booked Barcelona, and then discovered that it was there festival La Mercè. I had the amazing opportunity to experience two full-blown cultural events in Journées du Patrimoine in Paris (the only two days élysée Palace is open to the public, among many, many other opportunities) and the incredible La Mercè in Barcelona."
"First night in Barcelona it was just raining the whole time I was like.. I hate Barcelona. I walked in the rain and to Marmalade where I met two expats from Brazil who told me about the city, then on to Dostrece where I had a mighty, mighty good gin gimlet and met two French girls who I told all about my first three days in Barcelona, they wanted to hang out in Paris. Then I went to another bar where I met a Jonah Hill look alike and act alike from Seattle. He told me I had to come with to L'Apolo (pictured) a huuuuge dance hall that was filled completely (and on a Monday nonetheless). I met some locals who invited me to go to a beach party the next night."
"It had been lousy and raining the entire time I was in Barcelona.. plus I walked everywhere and didn't have an umbrella. I didn't like Barce, I figured it just rained there. Then I took a pew in Sagrada, and the moment that I sat down the sun burst through the main window down into the chamber and I never saw rain again in the trip."
"The view of Barcelona from Montjuïc, I've never seen so much city all at once."
"Minstrels be minstrelin'-- they had some 30 people watching them, they were wonderful and really put a perfect music to how being there felt."
"The beach party the locals invited to me was mad city; sooo many people."
"The Barcelonians do a Castell. Looking on in the balcony is Arthur Mas, president of Catalan, who is in the news right now for calling for a secession of Catalan from Spain."
Following his trip to Barcelona, McDowell made his way back to Paris where a trip to the Louvre yielded a sight very few get to see: the Mona Lisa without a soul in sight.
Then I had the opportunity to have a personal audience with the Lady
There are so many more photos from McDowell's trip, which you can see here.
They tell the story of experiential travel at its most basic. It's about coming home with more than just souvenirs; it's about coming home with a real sense of place.
"I chose to walk many times because when you're in a metro all you see are tunnels. I wanted to see the city as it happened, as it moved and [walking] also this had the benefit of running into things I would not have seen otherwise," he said. "So about half of the places I went to were planned, half of them were just where my feet or people I met led me."
"It was amazing how the world opened up, and all I had to do was smile and be polite."
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Offering Sarnians the most for their entertainment dollar
When Sarnia's venerable St. Clair Audio Visual Unlimited first opened its doors back in 1979, customers were looking for much the same thing that they look for today, said owner Grev Martin: top-notch customer service and cutting-edge consumer goods to provide them with countless hours of enticing entertainment.
"Let's face it. We all like music, we all like movies, we like sporting events, we all like to be entertained. People want to recreate that experience in their own homes." he said. "And that's what we're selling and that's what we've always sold. In a big picture sense, we're selling entertainment."
In the three and a half decades since the esteemed audio-visual store started its run in Sarnia, St. Clair Audio Visual Unlimited has provided local connoisseurs of music, movies and television with an abundance of entertainment options along with an ample amount of education and knowledge, not only with regards to how to use the devices but also on how to stretch their entertainment dollar as far as they can.
Whether it's installing backup camera in cars, providing top-notch audio and security for homes, boats, trucks – even golf-carts – or helping customers select the television, turntable, appliance or electronic device that best suits them, the store has become a one-stop shop for all home and vehicle entertainment and security needs, said Martin.
"The big thing we're selling these days is wireless home audio distribution," he said. "Basically, we're providing customers with the ease of putting music in every room in their home as well as outside and letting them control it with a mobile device."
"We also have home theatre rooms, with projectors and screens and a home audio system that replicates the theatre experience in your home," Martin continued. "And in cars, we provide in-car touch screen navigation and the ability to integrate your mobile device with the screen, whether its streaming music or GPS maps or video."
While countless electronic retailers have come and gone over the past three and a half decades, St. Clair Audio Visual Unlimited has stood the test of time. In spite of the allure of cross-border shopping, the encroachment of big box stores and the growing presence of electronics in home improvement, discount retail and furniture/appliance stores, knowledge, service and reliability are what distinguishes St. Clair Audio Visual from its competitors, Martin said.
"It's a very competitive industry. When we first started there were just independent retailers. Then came the advent of big box stores. But now big box stores recognize that selling strictly on price is not a viable option anymore, it's just not financially feasible," he said. "We tend to be from the mid-to-higher end. We can compete because we are part of a larger buying group that spreads right across Canada that includes over 200 independent retailers. Plus we have the added advantage of having knowledgeable staff and full sales and installation."
The key to building such a strong customer base, Martin said, is to earn their trust by providing them with reliable service and quality products. With four of the store's eight-strong staff having over 20 years experience, customers know that they can rely on decades of expertise to help them make sound, solid choices.
"In one word it's longevity. You know you're going to see the same face you see every time you come in the store," he said before breaking in to a grin. "Mind you, the face might have a few more wrinkles and the hair may get a little grayer, but it's the same face that you see every time."
"We don't just sell customers a product, we educate the customers about that product," Martin continued. "We also assist them in installation, we hang televisions on the wall for them, we hide the wiring, we walk them through how to operate their systems just to make it as simple as possible…basically, we add that labour element and that expertise and knowledge to the sales."
Whether customers want to construct a dynamic, cutting-edge home theatre, install an in-car video system for the kids or make their mobile device into omnipotent home entertainment accessories, consumers of all backgrounds, ages and needs will benefit from the personalized service and decades of experience that only St. Clair Audio Video can offer, Martin said.
"Regardless of your age, there is a certain segment of the population who appreciate a retailer who will spend some time with them, share their knowledge with them and be there when they do have a problem or when they need to upgrade," Martin said. "We're helping them get the most from their entertainment dollar."
St. Clair Audio Visual Unlimited is located at 1437 London Road. For more information call 519-542-4818 or visit www.stclairavu.com.


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Q: I am wondering if using an Ab Lounger will provide a good exercise on the days that I am not riding a bike or walking to lose extra weight?
A: The Ab Lounger — a piece of exercise equipment regularly advertised on television — uses resistance training to create a "fancy" sit-up that helps to tighten and tone abdominal muscles. It is not going to burn a significant amount of calories, however, and thus does not significantly contribute to weight loss.The Ab Lounger is NOT a substitute for bike riding, walking, or other aerobic activities that burn calories effectively. To lose weight — and more importantly, keep it off — you need to exercise at a moderate intensity for about 200 to 300 minutes per week. Walking and bike riding are two great examples of moderately-intense exercises.
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Blogging for Dummies: Singapore's finest
Something came to mind while reading today's Sunday Times feature on blogging.
- It's really popular
- It's gone mainstream
- A lot of Singapore bloggers are clueless about the commercialization of blogging
Let's look at these one at a time:
- It's popular: when aunties, uncles and your friendly neighbourhood mamak stall owner have a blog, expect that it'll plateauing. There'll be some fallout soon. (remember bubble tea? -or boba tea to our American friends).
The publicity is helpful because you will no longer have shouting matches when someone asks you what you've been doing.
You say 'blog'
They look at you strangely and say 'log?'.
No, blog.
No! B-L-O-G?
Huh? Blog? Is that some type of log?
But at least some of them might've read the papers today. The other times I tell them, hey go look at up on a wiki.
No, wiki!
Wee Kee? Who?
No, wiki!
(ok, i'll stop here).
- It's gone mainstream: This is bad. Remember the intelligensia always say, the moment something makes it to the front page of Time, it's dead.
Remember William Gibson? Cyberpunk? Neuromancer? Bruce Sterling? Islands in the Net?
Where are they now?
Granted, the Sunday Times isn't Time, well if you added a "S" and the word "Sunday" in front…
But the moment it's hit the mainstream consciousness, the concept loses it's 'conceptual purity', it has to be 'dumbed' down to it's 'blogging for dummies', 'blogging for the IT-challenged' minorities.
Shall we celebrate?
HL Mencken said: The masses are asses.
- A lot of Singapore bloggers are clueless about the commercialization of blogging
This is the part that really gets me. If you looked at the article, you'll see that a ton of the blogs are hosted on blogger.com.
What's wrong, you say?
Oh boy, we've just discovered another clueless one, Henry. prepare the surgical theatre, another sterilization on the way…
If you are planning to make big money out of something, it's worthwhile checking it out.
Your domain is very important. It's your lifeblood.
The domain is tied to your Google PageRank and Alexa ranking.
A lot of value is tied to that, especially the frequency of spidering, SERP (search engine results page) ranking, etc.
And you seriously want to tie your domain to a subdomain on Blogger.com or WordPress.com???
(I don't have anything against the software, merely hosting on the domain).
If you build your site to a PR5, Alexa sub-100,000 ranking, and your blogging provider decides to put web ads on your page. Good bye and good luck.
A domain name and hosting are very affordable.
Why not sign up for it?
- Build up your brand value
- You have control over your domain and what you want to write about
- You can sell it some day if you wanted to. (Try selling your blogger subdomain…)
If you really need help with registering a domain name (there are strategies) and choosing a web hosting, you can visit my Internet Marketing site.
If you have questions, you can drop me a note here.
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[...] Before I go into today's topic, I was to give a shoutout to my buddy, Ridzuan Ashim at XSmatter.com. Although we haven't met IRL (in real life) yet, he was so kind to help point out that my hyperlinks were messed up in my 'Blogging for Dummies: Singapore's finest' post and also mentioning that I could change my comment procedure. It's now easier to leave comments (you don't have to login anymore). It's only with the help of friends like Ridzuan and others who're more experienced in blogging and Internet Marketing, that's helped me build this new blog to an Alexa 662,094 ranking (as of 1st Aug 06). Thanks for the help guys. [...]


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Most of the children attending Mason Moor Primary School live in Millbrook, but we also welcome pupils from the surrounding area. Admission to the school is governed by the local authority, Southampton City Council, which allocates places.
Mason Moor currently takes in 30 children in to Reception class. Children are usually admitted to the Reception Class (Foundation Stage) in the September following their fourth birthday.
If you are a prospective parent of a child for any year group, we would be delighted to welcome you to visit Mason Moor Primary School at any time Please contact the school office to arrange a tour of the school.
For all admission arrangements and for more information about school places please contact the Local Authority.
Please click here for access to the Southampton City Councils Admissions page, for Year R places to start in September 2021.
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Shanghai Ballet – Swan Lake – New York
★★★★✰ It's comforting to know that at even my advanced age I can still be confounded even by hoary old Swan Lake.
English National Ballet – The Nutcracker – London
★★★✰✰ Having premiered in 2010, it is now two years' past the median lifespan of an ENB Nutcracker and – despite many attributes – the show has reached its sell-by date.
Royal Ballet – The Sleeping Beauty – London
★★★★✰ The Royal Ballet's current production of The Sleeping Beauty, dating back to 2006, is a homage to Ninette de Valois and her faith that Marius Petipa's Imperial Russian ballet should be the flagship of her British company.
Royal Ballet School – Summer Performance, ROH Main Stage – London
★★★✰✰ A matinee in two halves: fine before the interval, with dire, dreary choreography in the second half. Thank goodness for the exhilarating Grand Défilé at the close.
English National Ballet – The Sleeping Beauty – London
★★★★✰ It's a better Sleeping Beauty than the Royal Ballet's, but it benefits enormously from a stellar performance at its heart, a reminder of how civilised ballet can be.
English National Ballet – Nutcracker – London
★★★✰✰ One of the ballet's biggest departures from tradition is having the same dancer play Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy. The reasoning is unclear, but Kase proves versatile enough to pull it off…
Birmingham Royal Ballet – Coppelia and Three Short Story Ballets – Bristol and Birmingham
★★★✰✰ I went to Bristol to catch Coppelia and the specific lead casting of Celine Gittens and Tyrone Singleton – who have now totally transitioned from being rising stars to fully risen Principals.
Royal Ballet – Sleeping Beauty – London
★★★★✰ The grand pas de deux was the triumphant highlight of the fairytale festivities. Hay expressed the prince's pride and pleasure in his variations; Takada was demure and regal in hers…
Birmingham Royal Ballet – Ashton bill: The Dream, A Month in the Country – Birmingham
★★★✰✰ When I think of Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) under David Bintley I think of tradition with a capital T and the latest double bill underlines that in spades.
English National Ballet – The Nutcracker – London
English National Ballet has been dancing this ever-popular Russian classic in various guises each holiday season for the past 50 years, delighting audiences and inspiring youngsters…
English National Ballet – Swan Lake (Cojocaru / Vasiliev) – London
It is the final act that brings out the best in them. Vasiliev is abject, Cojacaru is truly touching, despairing and resolutely resolved to die.
English National Ballet – Nutcracker – London
English National Ballet Nutcracker London, Coliseum 11 December 2014 Gallery of pictures by Dave Morgan www.ballet.org.uk You know that Christmas is really on its way when you see your first Nutcracker. And for…
English National Ballet – Swan Lake – Milton Keynes
Eight paragraphs of praise and I haven't yet mentioned Alina Cojocaru! My advice to anyone yearning to see the special beauty of ballet is simple: take any chance you can to see Cojocaru dance.
Royal Ballet – The Sleeping Beauty – London
….thanks and admiration to Francesca Hayward for a blithe, swift Songbird Fairy, probably the most pleasing I've ever seen…
English National Ballet – The Nutcracker – London
Despite the frequency with which the work is performed, the company manage to retain a warmth and freshness in their presentation of it.
English National Ballet to Premiere Le Corsaire – Autumn 2013
English National Ballet will premiere a new production of Le Corsaire (The Pirate), one of the great 19th Century classics, in October 2013. English National Ballet will be the first UK company to perform the complete work…
Birmingham Royal Ballet – The Grand Tour, Faster, The Dream – London
The programme included works both old and new but it was not an altogether successful mixture. The dancers looked most at home, and at their most sleek and impressive, in Faster, a work made on them this year by their Artistic Director, David Bintley, evoking the striving of competitors in the Olympics.
Hong Kong Ballet – Giselle – Hong Kong
Keshyshev made a remarkable debut as Albrecht, partnering Zhang Si Yuan who was also dancing Giselle for the very first time. Both dancers were so confident, and assured, that it was hard to believe that they were actually making debuts…


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© Wary Buck Keep an Eye on A Lion at Jao
Lions are not the first animal that comes to mind when you think of an inland Delta, but the Lions of the Okavango have adapted to their wetland habitat, and often take to the water in pursuit of their prey.
Lions are of course one of the Big Five and are an iconic symbol of a safari, and
their powerful roar can be heard over 5km away.
These large tan cats are hugely social animals that live in groups called prides. Prides can have between 3 and 30 members in them. They usually prefer the open savannahs, but there are Lions found in desert conditions and the swamps of the Okavango Delta.
Lions are found in most areas of the Okavango, including swampy areas where you might not expect to see them. In fact Lions in the Okavango have
learnt to swim in pursuit of their prey.
As a result many prides in the Delta have move developed fore quarters due to all the swimming they do.
There are two prides of Lions that live in the
Duba plains
region that are in a continual battle with a large herd of Buffalo that number many thousands.
Buffalo are generally the favourite prey of Lions
, and rangers have a common saying that 'where there's Buffalo, there are Lions'. The Lions of the Duba Plains have developed the habit of hunting during the day, which is unusual, as most Lion hunt at night.
©Game drive lion encounter near Camp Savuti
Another famous pride of Lions was from the Savute region. This pride became famous because
they learnt to hunt Elephants.
Elephants were generally thought to be above predation other than when they are small. This large pride of 30 Lions learnt to work as a team to bring down large Elephants when other prey was scarce. However, the Savuti River has started flowing in recent years, and easier prey has moved into the area. The pride has split into smaller groups and the Elephant hunts seem to have stopped for now.
Lions are not generally known to be good climbers, maybe having a half hearted attempt to steal a Leopards kill from where it has been hidden in the fork of a tree.
Several Lions have been seen climbing trees
in the Okavango and using the branches as a vantage point to look across the Delta.
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