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Is concierge medicine affordable now? Concierge medicine isn't going anywhere son, for years doctors have been offering concierge medicine to paying patients. Since the practice continues to increase in popularity are the prices seeing any difference?
Concierge doctors charge an additional annual fee to patients and offer concierge like service. They take on only a fraction of the amount of patients that the average doctor sees per year. The retainer allows doctors to offer more personalized service and 24/7 availability by phone, email and sometimes same-day appointments. They may also coordinate or sit in on specialty care and give bedside attention during hospital visits. Fewer patients mean less wait time for you when seeing your doctor and higher profits for your doctor.
Most doctors that start their own concierge medicine practices are primary care doctors who feel they are underpaid and/or overworked. The average primary care physician sees between 3,000 and 4,000 patients per year and is unhappy with the impersonal care.
The practice of concierge medicine has been heatedly debated by economists, insurance companies and health-care professionals. One such argument is that the practice of concierge medicine is broadening the gap between the rich and the poor. In additional, doctors are allowed to hand-pick their patients meaning that the seriously sick patients are less likely to find a concierge doctor.
Supporters of concierge medicine argue that the practice of concierge medicine re-introduces patients and practitioners. They are able to take control of their health care again. Physicians are able to take better care of their patients. She can also advise the best type of treatment without worrying about whether insurance will cover it.
It is no secret that the U.S. may soon be facing a doctor shortage. Supports of concierge medicine argue that the practice will encourage more medical students to become primary care physicians.
The average annual retainer for obtaining a concierge doctor in Scottsdale is around $1500. Given the rising cost of health insurance, premiums and lack of available primary care physicians, $1500 doesn't seem so steep to me. I wouldn't mind paying the extra fee to know that I would be able to see my doctor immediately in case of emergency.


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India has finally given their verdict on Pak-Ind bilateral series and it is not a positive one.
Indian Ministers believe that the terrorism in Pakistan may prevent cricketing activities between the neighboring countries which depicts that India-Pakistan matches might not happen in the future. She put all the blame on Pakistan saying that a series is only possible if "Pakistan stops cross-border terrorism and firing."
This seems to be yet another excuse by the Indian politicians as it has been internationally recognized that India is involved in cross-border firing and terrorism in Pakistan. Instead, the Indian government has straight out put the blame on Pakistan for their own misdoings.
The External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, in a Parliament's consultative committee on external affairs said that Pak-India series' are not possible until the cross-border firing between Pakistan and India do not come to a halt.
The meeting was attended by Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar and Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar.
Read Also: Politics To Blame for No Pak-India Series
She also brought forth the point that she met a Pakistan's envoy to India and asked him to release prisoners above the age of 70 or women or of unsound mind as part of humanitarian aspect of the relationship.
The main agenda of the meeting was "Relation with the Neighbours".
Pak-Ind Series
Since 2007 India has never played full-bilateral series with Pakistan, the time when Pakistan went to India to play five ODIs and a one-off Test match.
Due to the political war and violence on the border, it has stopped future bilateral cricket between the two countries.
Apart from that, the BCCI has asked ICC not to add the two teams in the same group for world tournaments and exclude bilateral matches for the Future Tours Programme.
Via DNAIndia

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A Chinese delegation of Beijing Institute of Science & Technology Information received by CCI of France and by French experts in Competitive Intelligence -décembre 22nd, 2017 Posted in Asia, Europe, France
Introduction by Philippe Clerc: We received 4 experts from the Beijing Institute of Science and Technology Information. The Institute is part of the network of Public Institutes of IST created since the 1950s (1958) by Mao in each Province. In the 1980s, they operated their "open source revolution" and became interested through Pr. Qihao Miao - who led the Shanghai Institute for Competitive Intelligence. CCI France, thanks to Prof. Henri DOU, has been able to get in touch with and in cooperation with this Peking Institute for several years (It had as students some current experts). The relationship was consolidated thanks to Pr. Qihao Miao who opened the contact with the other Provinces and precisely Hunan (Provincial Center of IC). We exchange regularly with him. He will be speaking at the 5th International Meeting in Dakhla (Morocco) in December. For 2 years the Beijing Institute has put us in touch with the Academy of Science and Technology of Beijing. We were invited to Beijing and we received last year (Charles Huit was with us) the Vice-President of the Academy, here at CCI France. Also behind the 4 experts of the Delegations of November 20th, it is necessary to read their network (Peking University, Academy of Science and Technology, Institute of Science for Science). These collaborations allow us to appreciate some essential elements of the Chinese progress in IE and to weave cooperation on local development and in the field of the industry of the future and China 2025.
A selection of the presentations among the program are presented here: Zhao Fang presentation of the Chinese Institute, Menghui Li Interaction between science fields, Thibault Renard Intelligence Economique en TPE-PME, Khemili Alain Innovation in the French CCI network, Professor Henri Dou Autonomy driving forces
During the meeting various technical questions were discussed by the audience plans for the continuation of the Franco - Chinese collaboration were planed. The conclusion was very positive and exchanges of documents and practices between the twe expert's delegations were implemented.


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i-PQM: Intelligent monitoring of the electric energy quality
i-PQM is the follow-up to the project "Model-based and case-based power distribution network diagnose" (reference DPI 2006-09370), which focused on the analysis of single disturbances registered in power distribution networks for fault diagnosis purposes. Assuming that disturbances propagate through the network following electric laws, it seems feasible to exploit this redundancy (the same disturbance is registered by multiple monitors) to reduce uncertainty and increase coverage and soundness of power quality monitoring systems. In a similar way, the analysis of sequences of disturbances is crucial to define prediction models necessary to assist the maintenance polices.
The aim of this project is to build an intelligent power quality monitoring framework to exploit temporal and spatial correlation of disturbances gathered in multiple monitoring points around the power network to assist maintenance polices. Partial objectives of the project cover the application of data mining strategies to discover sequence patterns useful for the improvement of fault location methods and prognosis of incipient faults in the distribution network; and also the exploitation of spatial correlation of data registered by multiple power quality registers scattered around the power network.
The combination of sequence pattern analysis methods (knowledge discovery and recognition) with fault location methods will improve the efficiency in fault location and forecasting; whereas the definition of similarity criteria among substations (topology, power installed) and correlation analysis (temporal consistency and spatial correlation) are proposed to estimate and assess power quality of other not measured points.
A multi-agent conception of the whole system and the agentification of power quality monitors are proposed to achieve modularity and flexibility of the proposed framework. The shift in the use of power quality monitoring system from a traditional data acquisition system to a fully automated intelligent analysis system will increase the value of power quality monitoring. This implies the inclusion of intelligent capabilities to the power quality monitoring and the communication among other power quality agents in the system to increase soundness and coverage of the power quality monitoring system.
Start: 01/01/2010
End: 31/12/2012
Funder: MICINN
Grant: € 114,950
IIiA Coordinator: Joaquim Meléndez


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Senior Rob Williams had the distinction of being the only undergraduate accepted by the program committee to present his research at the annual meeting of the American Historical Association.
Williams, who is majoring in history education, presented a paper titled "Must They Write?" at the meeting in Chicago on Jan. 6.To view these students click here: https://augustana.meritpages.com/achievements/Augustana-s-Williams-is-lone-undergrad-presenter-at-American-Historical-Association/99089


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Weekly round-up: Raving reviews, the all-new cars available to order now, and what 3,650 days does to a Fiesta
It's hard to believe October is already upon us, but as the first full month of autumn gets under way, it's looking unsure if our prime minister will see it out. If you're in need of an end-of-the-week laugh, the highlights of Theresa May's *cough* speech *cough* is well worth a watch.
But now on to the stuff that matters: cars. This week we've got a plethora of new reviews for your reading (and viewing) pleasure, along with a host of all-new models that are now available to lease.
We'll kick things off with our latest video review. Following his encounter with Audi's SQ7, we sent Howard to check out another large and luxurious SUV – Volvo's XC90.
With superb safety credentials, semi-autonomous driving modes and quite possibly the comfiest seats ever fitted to a car, the XC90 has a lot of fans. But did it win Howard over? Check out the vid for his full opinion.
If there was ever a car maker that can out-cool the stylish Swede, it'd be Alfa Romeo. It's currently enjoying something of a renaissance at the minute thanks to the fabulous Giulia, and now it's gone the whole hog and launched its first SUV, the Stelvio…
There's the promise of a fire-breathing Quadrifoglio version coming next year, but for now Phil Huff has been checking out the 2.2-litre diesel that's likely to prove most popular. Find out his thoughts on whether it can cut it with the Germans here…
Phil has also had the time to sample another car this week, even if it is a little less flamboyant. Yes, it's the all-new Fiesta. It's the nation's favourite car, if you believe the registration data and, with an improved interior and a fresh face, it should continue where its enormously successful predecessor leaves off.
Also this week: Mitsubishi e-Evolution concept
The new car got us thinking too. How far has the supermini market come in the last decade or so? While the outgoing Fiesta is still a competitive car in its own right, we delved a little deeper into the history books, and compared the Fiesta launched way back in 2002 with the all-new car.
Of course, this is never going to be a fair test really, but it is a great demonstration of just how far quality, style and tech moves on. If you're used to getting a new car every two or three years, then this might be a bit of a blast from the past…
If you're interested in a new Fiesta, it's available to order now, but several other key new cars have hit the market this week too. First off it's the Kia Stonic, which is the Korean company's attempt to further crack the crossover market. It's already giving it a good stab with the Sportage and Niro.
The Stonic however is aimed at the smaller end of the market, taking on the likes of Nissan's Juke and the Citroen C4 Cactus. You can read more about it here or, if you're really keen, Stonic lease deals are now available for less than £200 per month.
Also this week: Kia Stinger full specs revealed
If that isn't quite your cup of tea, how about the similarly sized Seat Arona? Again, this is a car that's poised to spearhead the Spanish firm's offensive on the small SUV market, and sits below the larger Tiguan-based Ateca. We now have deals on site for the Arona too, which you can check out here.
As if that wasn't enough, Volkswagen this week confirmed order books are open for the all-new Polo and T-Roc SUV, while the Skoda Karoq is also expected to arrive in the coming months. We'll bring you deals on all of these new models as and when they're available.
As the new cars mentioned above can attest, more and more people are jumping onto the small SUV bandwagon. But why? What makes these crossovers so successful, and have we reached peak crossover? Al Suttie has been investigating…
Despite peoples' love for this kind of car however, in the UK at least, new car registrations are falling across the board, and rapidly. September marked the six consecutive month of declining figures, with uncertainty surrounding Brexit and confusion about potential air quality plans primarily blamed for the fall.
More industry news: New insurance categories come into effect for damaged vehicles
On a more positive note, ContractHireAndLeasing's data suggest the personal leasing sector remains resilient, as lease enquiries actually increased 16.6% year-on-year during September.
This correlates with the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association's recent quarterly report, which showed the entire leasing sector was up 8% in Q2, with personal contract hire (PCH) sector driving the growth.
Finally, we'll leave you with the news from Land Rover. First off, its behemoth Sport soon to be offered as a plug-in hybrid. It follows the recent news that Jaguar and Land Rover's entire range will be offered with a hybrid or EV option by 2020.
Badged as the P400e, the plug-in Range Rover is capable of 31 miles without the assistance of its 300bhp petrol engine.
But if you're not too concerned with economy, how about this Discovery that doubles as a kitchen? For a reason we're not quite sure of, Jamie Oliver and Land Rover have teamed up and created a Land Rover that includes a slow-cooker, barbecue, ice cream maker, olive oil dispenser, and even a toaster. Tasty stuff…


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Third Sunday
Readings: 1st- Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 2nd- 1 Cor.7:29-31; Gospel- Mk. 1:14-20
Speaking and listening is a strong theme captured nicely in Saint Paul's letter to the Romans when he said, "How then are they to call on him if they have not come to believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard of him? And how will they hear of him unless there is a preacher for them? And how will there be preachers if they are not sent? As scripture says, 'How beautiful are the feet of the messenger of the good news" (Rom. 10:14-15). That is the picture we see in the readings of today. Jonah's impact on preaching to the people of Nineveh is the result of the connection between speaking and listening, between preaching and repentance. Of course, that reading omits some aspects of Jonah's story because Jonah was at first a reluctant prophet. He was hesitant to respond to God's invitation to go to Nineveh. Yet, he went to Nineveh in response to God's voice. Jonah's mission was to announce the gospel of repentance.
The Bible narrates that Nineveh was a large city notorious for its sinful attitude. It was beyond compare in sin, but positively Nineveh became beyond compare in their quick response to the call to repentance. God had initially planned to destroy Nineveh for its iniquity. It happened that the people of Nineveh were touched by Jonah's invitation to repentance; "…when the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast and all of them, great and small, put on sackcloth" (Jonah 3:5-6). Nineveh took God's forty days very seriously. They acted swiftly and made Jonah's forty days to become one day, one joyful day for the Lord who created them not for destruction but for salvation. They repented, and God withdrew his anger. God demonstrated the vastness of his mercy and compassion.
The preaching of Jonah, the response from the people of Nineveh and the ultimate reaction from God are all important here. Jonah was the instrument chosen by God to speak to the people. Jonah was sent on that mission to prophesy to the people. Jonah let himself be used for a positive mission. The result is that a big city which would have been destroyed was eventually saved. Could it have been that the people of Nineveh had no one to speak to them prior to Jonah's preaching? That is possible, and it happens in real life. Sometimes, we presume that people should know what they ought to do. We shy away from speaking up. We fail to understand that God uses us as tools to save such those who are going astray.
Recently, I was working with a young man who is intending to get married in the church. The young lady (the bride) is very active in the church with strong catholic background. But the young man is unbaptized. As we progressed in their marriage preparation, it became clear that the young man simply had no one to talk to him about the faith, about God in general. He loves God but doesn't know exactly who God is, or how to worship him. He is such a zealous young man willing to love and serve God, but the parents didn't say anything about God to him for the twenty-three years he's been growing up. You don't really have to blame such people. Thank God for letting him meet the kind of wife, the bold lady that he's getting married to. She speaks the faith to him like a little child. She explains every detail of what the Catholic faith is all about, and he's getting interested. We can be the Jonah that God uses to bring the good news to others. Don't shy away.
Jesus continues the proclamation of the gospel of repentance in the gospel, "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel" (Mk.1:15). Jesus wants believers to recognize the imminence of the time. The kingdom of God demands us to work in the now, and not procrastinate. Saint Paul says in the second reading, that the world in its present form is passing away, so everyone should live in view of God's love and mercy. Christ says, "repent and believe". Then he calls the first disciples who leave everything and follow Jesus. The first disciples teach us that the word of God demands immediate response. Peter, Andrew, James and John leave everything and follow Jesus. Like the people of Nineveh, they respond to the call to serve God.
Let us see the invitation today in the light of the call to discipleship. God wants of us action as his children and followers. He wants us to follow him. Following God demands commitment. It demands response. It demands repentance from whatever evils that we indulge in. It demands faith, believing in the power of God to save. In the first place, good voices are the voices of God. He speaks through human beings. He uses people to reach out to us. He invites us constantly to do good. God doesn't want us to be stuck in a particular evil or sinful habit. He continues to give us more and more opportunities to repent and be saved. To repent, we must have faith. We must believe in God's mercy and love. Like the people of Nineveh, we need faith in order to listen. God is never done with his creatures. His will is that "everyone should be saved and come to the knowledge of truth" (1 Tim. 2:4).
God wants just two things from us: to speak and to listen. Each of these actions demands faith. As parents, we are God's voice to our children. We have to speak the faith to them. It is an ongoing process, not just at the time of first Eucharist, or Confirmation, or Baptism, or even Marriage. It is an ongoing responsibility. At other times, God needs us to listen to the voices that speak to us about the need to do good, the need to avoid evil. He needs us to believe in him. He needs us to be repent from that evil habit. Disaster only comes from as a result of obstinacy, insistence on sin. Rather, the kingdom of God is a kingdom of life. It is here now; it is at hand. To follow God's kingdom is to believe, to listen, to repent, and to live.


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Saturday, October 18, 2014
Paris - the easiest city to fall in love with
Ah Paris. The city that apparently you must go to when visiting Europe. I haven't met one person who has done a proper trip through Europe and has not visited Paris. It is the place that anyone dreaming of Europe is drawn to as their introduction to it. Of course, that doesn't mean that experienced travelers shouldn't love it. There is so much to do, and if you ever get bored you can just sit back and people watch with an eclair in hand. Carry on reading then if you want to hear about what I loved and recommend to do in the "City of Love".
What to do
As I said above, there is so much to see in Paris. The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Montmartre and the Louvre just to name a few. Paris is a massive city to walk around. I learnt the hard way after walking for hours between Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower thinking that it wouldn't take long. At least there was lots to see along the way which softened the dagger looks from my friends. (It was my decision to walk all that way...)
- Mont Matre has an amazing atmosphere, and watching the talented artists at work is mesmerising. You can even get a lifelike portrait done in about 10-15 minutes!
- If you are headed up to the top of the Eiffel Tower, there will most likely be long queues. If you can possibly book a ticket online, it should save you a lot of time. I wasn't able to go up last time I was in Paris because of the queues and wished I had of booked.
- If you are an art lover you will have a field day visiting the Louvre, Musee d'orsay or the Musee de l'orangerie. I have only been to the Louvre but I hear the other museums are incredible as well. On a non-important side note, the Mona Lisa is much smaller than you think.
What to eat
Baguettes. Lots of baguettes. And cheese, and macarons, really anything that you can get. There is something about French food that doesn't make me feel like going and sleeping for hours. Maybe it's preservatives that are used here in the UK and Australia, but the food in France is just that step up. Therefore, I have compiled a short list of my favourite foods to get in Paris:
- Eclairs. Need I say more? Eclairs are the most delicious, sugary, fattening things in the world. I have not yet found a match for French eclairs, and make sure to tuck into one at least once every time I visit France.
- Cheese. Like many people in the world I love cheese. And it's healthy right? Don't answer that. Whilst in France (or any Western European country really) cheese becomes an integral part of my diet and I find myself eating it at any time of the day. Brie for breakfast, Emmental for lunch and Mimolette for dinner...ah perfection.
- Salads. What's that I hear? Finally I have chosen something healthy to eat in Paris?! Now, I can tolerate salads and will have one as a main meal every now and then but I am by no means a salad lover. I discovered however, that the French own at making salads. They are so delicious and varied that you don't even feel like you are eating one!
If you get bored of Paris
If you manage to see everything you want to see in Paris, there is even more to see outside of Paris. It's a short trip to Giverny where Claude Monet's house and garden is. Even if you aren't an art lover, the peace and tranquility of his garden by the pond is something special.
The Palace of Versailles is another short journey away. It is pretty spectacular and the gardens are large enough to spend hours wandering through without getting bored. They sell sweets (lollies for us Aussies) in the gift shop that are made from apples picked in the royal gardens. They are amazing!
The people
I found that the Parisians are mostly friendly. The best way to get on their good side is to speak French, even trying to is better than speaking English. I remember going to a lady in a tourist information booth at Montmartre to ask for directions only to be told that she didn't speak English. What, no English in a tourist information booth? That was when I realised that asking in French would have been a better option. However, most other people don't seem to be bothered if you speak in English or not.
To sum it all up, Paris is a beautiful, vibrant city and I can see why so many people go back time and time again. If you are planning on visiting Paris anytime soon, I'm sure you will not be disappointed. The best part about Paris is that it is beautiful all year round, whether in the sun or the snow!
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Labels: Europe travel, France, Paris, what to do in Paris
Monday, October 13, 2014
Edinburgh - a special city
Before my first trip to Edinburgh, I really didn't know what to expect as I hadn't visited any part of Scotland before. All that I could conjure in my mind was images of windy grey days and people with accents so heavy I wouldn't be able to understand them (the latter at least proved to be untrue). In fact, I ended up loving Edinburgh, and I would most happily put it up there in my top 10 favourite European cities.
As soon as I arrived in Edinburgh on a very windy and cold March day, I realised that the people were extremely friendly. Coming straight from London where you can annoy people simply by smiling at them, it was a welcome surprise to find so many cheerful, open people. I also received correction on my earlier point that the Scottish people would be difficult to understand because everyone I met was perfectly easy to understand. I am now ashamed of my obvious ignorance (even though I have Scottish heritage!), but from my experiences in Northern Ireland where I honestly could not understand a word from some people I wasn't sure what to expect in Scotland.
There is so much to do in Edinburgh, and my week there wasn't enough to see all that I wanted to see. I could have spent hours just walking around looking at the Gothic architecture and finding out about the historic buildings dotted around the city. But seeing as I only had a limited amount of time, I made sure to see as many "tourist" sights as possible.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most famous sight in the city, with its ominous grey buildings overlooking the centre of Edinburgh. With only a short time to go through the Castle I felt a little rushed as there is a good few hours worth to see. The Crown Jewels are stunning, and seeing where King James VI was born was really interesting as well. The 1 o'clock gun I could have missed seeing without being too upset. I waited for over half an hour, and was a little disappointed. I guess you can't expect too much aside from hearing a cannon fire and seeing a guy walk around very formally in uniform. If you are there at 1 o'clock go see it, but you don't need to make a special effort to go at that time.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
The castle is definitely worth a look, but personally I preferred the Palace of Holyroodhouse. There is a lot of history in the palace, and it was interesting and unnerving to see the exact spot where David Rizzio, Mary Queen of Scots' private secretary was murdered by her jealous husband almost 450 years ago. As it wasn't peak tourist season, I was able to walk around most of the Palace on my own which is a pretty rare thing. The Abbey attached to the Palace is very peaceful as well.
Arthurs Seat
If you don't mind a bit of walking, then Arthur's Seat is a must do. It can be a bit of an effort to get up there (somehow though I think I took the longest way possible) but the view and the journey up is pretty spectacular. You wouldn't think when walking up that you are in the middle of a city. In March the wind is pretty ferocious up the top, so hold onto your hats!
There is of course so much more to see in Edinburgh such as the Whisky Experience, Natural History Museum and the Botanic Gardens. I managed to see the Botanic Gardens and the Natural History Museum, but the Whisky Experience is on my list to do next time!
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Off the beaten track in London
Since moving to London almost two years ago, I have been trying to hunt down things to do that are a little off the beaten track. Yes all the tourist sights are great, but there are only so many times you can see Big Ben (well that's actually the bell inside) before you want to find something that hasn't had millions of pictures taken of it. Below are my current hidden things to do, some of which are not exactly hidden but in my opinion they just don't get the attention they deserve.
Secret rooftop Flamingo garden
I found out about this a couple of months ago by chance, and immediately made plans to go. Flamingos. On a rooftop. In central London. You could say I was more than intrigued. The gardens are located in Kensington and are free to enter. There is also a restaurant/bar at the top with a view over the gardens and London. There are 1.5 acres of garden where you can walk around or sit and relax in, with a few resident (and very curious) flamingos that roam around freely. It really is a unique place!
Go here for more information
Ride a bike along Regents Canal
This one isn't exactly secret since anyone can hire a bike and ride around. However, the ride along Regent's Canal, especially on a sunny day is pretty special. Hire a bike in Camden and head down to the canal in the direction of Regent's Park. Along the way you cut in between London Zoo where you can see the aviary and then end up in Little Venice. If you take the bikes up along the road you can then meet up with the canal further down if you're feel especially adventurous. The bikes are really cheap to hire and you only need a credit card.
See the city from Primrose Hill
For one of the best views of London and in a beautiful park you have to head up to Primrose Hill. Once at the top you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Bring a picnic!
Climb up Elizabeth Tower
This is my favourite one, but unfortunately I haven't even done it yet! Sadly if you are only a visitor the UK, you won't be able to do this as it is only open to UK residents. If you are a UK resident and book far enough in advance you will be able to get a tour 62 metres up to the top via 334 steps and hear Big Ben strike the hour. This is on my firm "to do" list at some point in the next year.
Go here for more information
Secret rooftop Flamingo garden
I found out about this a couple of months ago by chance, and immediately made plans to go. Flamingos. On a rooftop. In central London. You could say I was more than intrigued. The gardens are located in Kensington and are free to enter. There is also a restaurant/bar at the top with a view over the gardens and London. There are 1.5 acres of garden where you can walk around or sit and relax in, with a few resident (and very curious) flamingos that roam around freely. It really is a unique place!
Go here for more information
Ride a bike along Regents Canal
This one isn't exactly secret since anyone can hire a bike and ride around. However, the ride along Regent's Canal, especially on a sunny day is pretty special. Hire a bike in Camden and head down to the canal in the direction of Regent's Park. Along the way you cut in between London Zoo where you can see the aviary and then end up in Little Venice. If you take the bikes up along the road you can then meet up with the canal further down if you're feel especially adventurous. The bikes are really cheap to hire and you only need a credit card.
See the city from Primrose Hill
For one of the best views of London and in a beautiful park you have to head up to Primrose Hill. Once at the top you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Bring a picnic!
Climb up Elizabeth Tower
This is my favourite one, but unfortunately I haven't even done it yet! Sadly if you are only a visitor the UK, you won't be able to do this as it is only open to UK residents. If you are a UK resident and book far enough in advance you will be able to get a tour 62 metres up to the top via 334 steps and hear Big Ben strike the hour. This is on my firm "to do" list at some point in the next year.
Go here for more information
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Monday, October 6, 2014
Zagreb - the unappreciated city
If you ask anyone what kind of picture appears in their mind when you say Croatia, it will probably be an overwhelming response of "beaches and diving". You may also get a response about Plitvice Lakes. However, Zagreb has none of these and it is over 2 hours from the coast. Wait right there though and don't write off this city just yet, because it really is worth a visit and is a perfect base for exploring the surrounding countries.
Prior to going to Zagreb, I had visited the most tourist trodden places in Croatia. Dubrovnik, Split and Plitvice. The prices in these places were sky high and I didn't get a chance to say a word in Croatian because everyone automatically spoke English to me. When I went to Zagreb, people weren't fluent in English everywhere I went and I actually had to learn to say thank you in Croatian! The restaurants and general cost of everything was much cheaper, and I felt like I had arrived in "real" Croatia.
Although Zagreb isn't a hot spot for any particular attractions there is still quite a lot of interesting things to do and see. Walking through the city's old town is lovely, with banana coloured buildings and the architecture and atmosphere reminiscent of Paris, Budapest and Helsinki all in one.
St Marks Church is worth a look, with its brightly tiled roof or you can visit Dolac Market for a massive variety of fresh fruit and veggies. If you head down the escalators on the edge of of the market you will end up in the fresh meat section. Here you can also buy some other bits and pieces as well as try Cvarci. This is a variant of pork rind, and although not my cup of tea, definitely worth a try.
There are some very intriguing museums in Zagreb, including the Museum of Broken Relationships. It houses a collection of items from around the world with stories about the owners relationships and eventual break-up. Or if that's not quirky enough for you, you can always visit the Olive Oil Gallery.
If you think you have seen everything in Zagreb itself, you can head out to visit some neighbouring countries. After a 40 minute drive you will find yourself in Slovenia, and an hour after that you can be in the capital city, Ljubljana.
Or if you want to head to Hungary it's only about 1 1/4 hours to the border, and under 3 1/2 hours to Budapest. If both these options are way too mainstream for you, you can hop over to Serbia 3 1/2 hours.
Zagreb was one of my favourite places in Croatia, and definitely worth a visit. Although not visited as much as other places in Croatia, that's what makes it so much more authentic and special.
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Labels: Croatia, Europe travel, what to do in Zagreb, Zagreb
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
Tips to travelling on a budget
When considering travel, one of your main concerns might be money. After all, most people won't want to spend their whole life savings on a short trip. However, travel doesn't necessarily have to be expensive and you can still have an awesome trip on a budget without cutting out too many comforts.
Plan ahead
If you are on a really tight budget, find out approximately how much it will cost for your time away. Even if you get a budget flight, the prices in that country could be incredibly high compared with another country where flights are more expensive but food and accommodation are dirt cheap. It's pretty easy now to search for average prices for a particular country or city and it will really help in preventing too much overspending. Make sure to factor in extra cash for transfers, shopping and always allow for some extra over what you are expecting.
Budget flights
Use budget airlines wherever possible and keep an eye out for deals and offers. You can grab some amazing deals every now and then, especially if you're not fussy about the dates or destination. Even though you forgo comfort and service for some of these airlines, it's still worth it for the savings. Besides, for a few hours does it really matter if there isn't those extra few inches of legroom?
Make sure you spend time searching around for a good deal on accommodation. Don't book the first thing you see because chances are it won't be a good price and might not be the best location either. I've found the cheapest option is usually self-catered apartments, and they also tend to be in better locations than hotels. Having an apartment also means you can eat in for some meals, and therefore save some money on restaurants. Saying that, with popularity for B&B's and apartments on the rise, there are also some budget hotels around that have good deals.
Hopefully these tips have been helpful, but remember as well that travel is about discovering new things and enjoying a new culture. Be reasonable with yourself. If you really want to do that camel ride around the Pyramids but hadn't budgeted for it, do it! It is highly likely that you will only be there once, and in 5 years time you will be glad you had that unforgettable experience, not mourning the loss of a few pounds.
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Thursday, October 2, 2014
A short guide to Venice
Ah Venice, the fairy tale place where people sing from boats and you can stroll through alleys and over bridges for hours without getting bored. I have been twice now and have a bit of a love hate relationship with it. I love Venice itself. The architecture, canals, Italian food and Venice's amazing history endear me to it. However, the result of massive tourism is pesky buskers, extortionate prices and an all round feeling of fakeness. Therefore, I have come up with a few short tips to keep in mind when travelling in Venice so that you can fall in love with it instead of leaving with a sour taste in your mouth.
Italy is renowned for its simple, fresh and delicious food. Venice can be a bit hit and miss with food. You can find really, really good food or you can find really, really bad food. My best friend when travelling is Tripadvisor. If you don't have a particular restaurant in mind and are just wandering around, Tripadvisor can be an amazing tool. Of course, you can't take every single review into account when choosing or you will never end up eating anywhere, but you can get a pretty good idea of what the restaurant is like.
If there is someone poaching for business out the front it is likely they are overpriced and the taste will be meh. After all, if they were amazing they would have enough customers already. I fell for this during my last trip to Venice without checking Tripadvisor and ended up arguing with the waiter because he shortchanged me about 20 euros and then acted dumb. This was after getting terrible service and mediocre food. When I checked the reviews after, they had 2 stars and lots of bad reviews.
Tripadvisor is your best friend in Venice.
Anyone who has been to a popular European city will know about buskers. Venetian buskers are particularly aggressive and rude. One busker called me over all friendly and nice and although I didn't really want a picture with him he was pushy so I wandered over. I got a picture after which he demanded the person I was with take a picture with him. After getting that picture, we put in 2 euros which we thought was a reasonable amount for a two second pose. Just after we put in 2 euros which he seemed happy enough with, he changed and demanded 5 euros for each photo! I stood my ground and said he hadn't stated his price up front and should have told us.
Don't be afraid to stand your ground.
Getting connected
This is one of my most loathed tasks to do when travelling. I long for the day when you can travel anywhere without buying another SIM or paying extortionate roaming costs. There are a few options to get connected depending on your preferences:
- WiFi at restaurants
If you don't need to make calls or send texts, many restaurants will have free WiFi for customers. If you only need to access the internet a few times a day, you might as well use restaurant WiFi when buying a drink or some food.
- Find out what roaming offer your provider has
Three now has free roaming in several countries including Italy for plan and pre-paid customers, which makes getting data seamless. Other providers also have roaming deals for varying costs. If you are only in Venice for a couple of days it might be worth paying a couple of extra pounds a day, but it isn't the cheapest option for a longer holiday.
- Buy a new SIM card
If you are in Venice for more than a few days, it might be worth buying a SIM card and getting a top-up with unlimited data.
Do some research and pick the best option for you.
There is probably loads more that I can say, but I think these are basically the main things to keep in mind. I would happily go back to Venice and for me the positives outweigh the negatives. It truly is a magical city and one that I would recommend everyone visit at some point (before it sinks anyway!).
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Plitvice Lakes - a (possibly) turquoise gem of Europe
On my recent trip to Croatia, I managed to head to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a few hours. I got a coach from Split to Plitvice which took about 4.5 - 5 hours. Plitvice Lakes has been on my bucket list for a while now, ever since seeing a picture like the one below whilst scrolling through Pinterest's endless amazing travel images.The beautiful turquiose water and the lakes flowing down one to the next looked like Paradise. I wasn't quite sure however, whether Photoshop had a part to play in these amazing images.
|This image can be found here
The upper lakes are a series of lakes and waterfalls that flow downwards, and it is an easy 1-2 hours journey back down to the start via boardwalks and dirt track. Thank goodness the rain had stopped and most of the track had dried otherwise it just would not have been possible to see anything.
The lakes and waterfalls were absolutely beautiful, although none of them matched the brilliant turquoise which I had seen so much. After walking back down to the bottom I got on the boat shuttle across the lake which drops you at a picnic spot. The boat ride was packed, but still managed to be serene, cutting through the still water with waterfalls splashing down into the edge of the lake.
By this time, it was too late to go to the "Big" waterfall which also happens to be where the first (and most popular) image was taken. So unfortunately, I can't really confirm nor deny whether those lakes are genuinely turquoise. The parts that I saw were lovely, despite the water colour being, well, the colour you would expect from a normal clean body of water. I'll just have to go back and check for myself whether the other lakes really are turquoise!
Despite not seeing the part that I desperately wanted to see, I have no regrets about visiting even just the part I saw. The park truly is beautiful and I would recommend a visit if you are travelling around that end of Croatia. Just make sure you try to go on a sunny day!
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Mercedes: Toto Wolff says the group "underestimates nothing"
Mercedes "underestimates nothing" this season, says group chief Toto Wolff.
The group, driven by five-time best on the planet Lewis Hamilton, has won the last five constructor titles.
Talking at the dispatch of the Mercedes 2019 vehicle, the AMG F1 W10 + EQ Power, Wolff stated: "Each group can have a title shot and we as a whole consider it to be a potential danger.
"There is positively no correct inclination to be at the front."
He included: "The directions have changed a great deal.
"We need to begin without any preparation, we need to substantiate ourselves once more, against our own desires and against our rivals".
The season begins in Melbourne on March seventeenth. The British Hamilton, who won his fifth world title a year ago, will carry Mercedes with Valtteri Bottas for the third season.
"2018 was an incredible year, however I figure 2019 can be far better," said Hamilton. "I need to get more, I need to continue pushing."
What has changed with the new vehicle?
Work on the recharged Mercedes began 16 months prior, before the finish of the 2017 season.
There is a superior power unit and the vehicle has been planned around new directions went for prompting the race to limit the harm brought about by the streamlined features of one vehicle following another.
"Changes in control are both a chance and a risk," said specialized executive James Allison.
"I am an open door since all the old suppositions about what ought to be rapidly be expelled and, if an armada of foot and keen to manage it, you can improve the situation than the various groups that are confronting the issue.
"I'm a risk, provided that you're not all that shrewd and you have not perceived how to benefit as much as possible from these new standards, at that point you'll absolutely endure next season."
"We have buckled down on the suspension and the streamlined highlights to offer a vehicle that will be a lot friendlier to its tires."
What did Hamilton do?
Hamilton, 34, has kept up a moderately low profile amid the offseason, investing energy in the United States, where he went to the current month's Super Bowl.
"I had a decent Christmas with my family and after that I went for a snowmobile, I went skiing, I ran surfing with Kelly Slater, which was mind boggling," he said.
"I'm totally separated from hustling for some time, endeavoring to think and refocus and train hard for the new season."
Wolff included: "When we met after the winter break, Lewis recouped, he is very eager and needs to begin running once more".


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By Patrick Whittle / AP
Maine mussels are losing their muscle. The state's blue mussels are beloved by seafood fans near and far, but the size of the annual harvest has dipped in recent years, bottoming out at a 40-year low in 2016.
Economic Development, Aquaculture & Marine
By Maureen Milliken / Mainebiz
Edible seaweed is nothing new. Along Ireland's rocky coast, seaweed has been harvested for food for centuries, even, legend has it, brought along as a provision by St. Brendan on his fifth-century voyage to find paradise.
Data and Research, Economic Development, Aquaculture & Marine
By Dagney Ernest / Village Soup
State and federal representatives, island leaders and community partners joined the Monhegan community at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 21 to celebrate the completion of a comprehensive upgrade to the island's energy systems.
On Friday, September 1st, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Bill Laurita, president of Swans Island Company, will join Archipelago and some of the gallery's featured artists for a special reception during Rockland's First Friday Art Walk.
Archipelago Store & Gallery
James McCarthy / Mainebiz
Monhegan Island, which has some of the highest electricity costs in the nation, completed a comprehensive upgrade of its power-generating system that includes the addition of a solar array and installation of a new, cleaner-burning diesel generator.
By Dagney Ernest / Village Soup
Maine is known around the world for the iconic lobster boats that dot the coast and are the primary vehicle for the state's renowned fishing industry. Portland-based photographer Mark Fleming has developed a new perspective on these boats by using a drone to capture them in an innovative, yet classic fashion.
Staff / Kennebec Journal
Archipelago, the Island Institute's store and gallery will host an opening reception for its summer gallery show from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at 386 Main St. during Rockland's First Friday Art Walk.
Staff / Penobscot Bay Pilot
Maine island communities pay some of the highest energy costs in the nation, but they are also leading the way in transitioning to clean energy systems. Learn more during the talk, "Island Energy: Transitioning to a Cleaner Future," August 9.
Weekend Edition Sunday / National Public Radio
If you've ever dreamed of moving to an idyllic vacation spot, Maine's coastal islands offer a cautionary tale.
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#IntentionalPositivity: YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Sep 05, 2018 03:24PM
By Laurie James
As a Master Career Director and International Job and Career Transition Coach, I am often asked to coach clients through salary negotiation when they are looking for a promotion or a new job. After 32 years of assisting clients, here's some thought-provoking information that might be "worth" your while to consider.
In determining your value, we must first figure out how your worth is measured? More importantly, how do YOU measure your own worth?
Frank Capra illustrated this beautifully in his classic movie, It's a Wonderful Life. So, imagine that you are George Bailey in the movie. As the movie concludes, George Bailey hears these words from his brother, "Here's to George Bailey, the richest man in town!" On the surface, this sounds like George's worth is based on money. In reality, his worth is based on the countless gestures and heart he has extended to others throughout his life. This is the tear-jerking climax of the movie!
So, what would life look like if you had never been born? Here's a short list of people who might be "worthless" without you:
Family: Parents, grandparents, spouse, siblings, children, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and/or cousins
Friends: BFFs, friends, and/or acquaintances
Work: Employers, colleagues, subordinates, clients, or even your transportation engineer (driver)
Home: Neighbors, subdivision board, church congregation
Enemies: You know who these are
Invisible People: What about that person who receives a charitable gift (financial or gesture) from you … someone you've never even met?
After careful review, have you concluded that you do have some tangible worth in the lives of others? If not, dig deeper!
The reality is that we all have a GREAT impact on countless other people. You ARE worth a great deal! You ARE valuable! The trick is to constantly stay humble and grateful for all the blessings you've enjoyed throughout your life. Only then can you truly determine your own worth! And YES, this worth can translate into salary negotiation on your next career move!
Remember: Your worth is not determined by dollars and cents. It is determined by your efforts on a daily basis. So many people count on you – not monetarily – but through your actions! Consider that when you are looking unemployment square in the eyes! It will lift you up and bring your true center where it needs to be … valuing you … Val-YOU!


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Each year, Public Health Nurses review the immunization records of students in Oxford and Elgin Counties to ensure their immunization records are up to date and accurately recorded by Public Health. If a student is not up to date, an Immunization Notice will be sent to the parents/guardians to let them know which immunizations are overdue. Your student may be suspended from school if the immunization is not completed by the date on the notice.
The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requires that all students in secondary school must be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and meningococcal disease.
If students are not immunized for medical or personal reasons, a legal exemption is required. Find out more about Exemptions.
Learn more about the vaccines:
Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine
Quadrivalent meningococcal ACYW-135 (Menactra®) vaccine
Immunization Reporting
Your health care provider doesn't usually tell the health unit when your child is immunized, so it is a parent's responsibility to report that information. Learn how to report your child's vaccines to Public Health.


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George Washington has been America's richest president, as well as its first. According to the ongoing 24/7 Wall St. study of the net worth of presidents, Washington's fortune peaked at $580 million. Donald Trump's is well above that, which moves him into first place. His net worth has been conservatively estimated at $2.9 billion, and as high as $10 billion.
Washington and Trump share one thing in common. Each made his fortune on real estate. The 24/7 Wall St. analysis of Washington shows:
His Virginia plantation, Mount Vernon, consisted of five separate farms on 8,000 acres of prime farmland.
Much of the balance of his net worth was because he owned people. He owned 300 slaves.
Our analysis shows Trump's net worth has been the cause of a great deal of dispute:
Even at the lowest estimate, and when adjusting for inflation, Donald Trump is far and away the wealthiest person to ever be elected president. His precise net worth, however, is difficult to gauge, as media estimates, his FEC financial disclosure, and statements from his own campaign vary widely. Bloomberg and Forbes estimated Trump's net worth at $2.9 billion and $4 billion, respectively. Trump, meanwhile, claimed a net worth of $10 billion. Trump appeared capable of funding his entire campaign himself.
Our methodology:
For comparison purposes, we provided net worth figures for each president in 2016 dollars. Because a number of presidents, particularly in the early 19th century, made and lost huge fortunes in a matter of a few years, we only provided each president's net worth at its peak.
In the case of each president we have taken into account hard assets such as land, estimated lifetime savings based on work history, inheritance, homes, and money paid for services, including such diverse incomes as salary as collector of customs at the Port of New York to Fortune 500 board memberships. We have also taken into account royalties on books, along with ownership of companies and yields from family estates.


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Castle of Puisserguier (Puisserguier)
Plan dal cathars - 34620 Puisserguier
Castle of Cathar period XI and XII century.
In the heart of the village circulade of Puisserguier, on one of pilgrim ways of Saint Jacques de Compostelle.
Its numerous relics testify to a rich history: in the year 1209 during the Albigensian Crusade, it was one of first faydit castles (rebel) obliging Simon de Montfort to come to besiege it.
Fontcaude's abbey (Cazedarnes)
Abbaye de Fontcaude - 34460 Cazedarnes
Fontcaude's Abbey is a listed historical monument and the ultimate example of Romanesque architecture in the Languedoc region. This monument is standing near a holy spring and on the pilgrims' way of Saint Jacques de Compostelle
Open everyday from 10am to 7pm except on sunday morning
Abbatiale Sainte Marie (Quarante)
- 34310 Quarante
The abbey-church Sainte Marie is one of the finest examples of the Languedocian roman period.
Please remember to bring a coin of 2 € to switch on the lights : besides the treasure, you may also find a sarcophagus dating from the 3rd Century IIIè, the white marble-made altars from the school of Narbonne and the adjacent museum opened during the summer season.
Chapel of Notre Dame de Nazareth (Saint-Chinian)
- 34360 Saint-Chinian
The chapel that sits on the hill called "la Corne" or "the Horn" ("Saint Chinian de la Corne" is an old name for the village) is today a pilgrimage site as well as an impressive tourist attraction that dominates the town of Saint Chinian and the Vernazobres valley.
The church of Notre Dame de la Barthe (Saint Chinian)
Rue de l'Eglise - 34360 Saint Chinian
The parish church of Notre Dame de la Barthe was ravaged by religious wars. Repairs to the façade have preserved two of the Roman arches from the old building.
Hidden away inside is an outstanding 18th century organ, which was listed as a historical monument in 1976. It is attributed to J.B. Micot, and includes 1919 pipes, 100 of which are on the façade.
Old Benedictine abbey and cloister (Saint-Chinian)
- 34360 Saint-Chinian
The old Benedictine abbey dedicated to Saint-Anian (which since 1855 has served as the town hall) dates from the 9th century. No trace of it remains today. Modest in size, it was home to twelve monks and flourished up to the 13th century, when its cloister is thought to have been built.
The Cessenon keep (Cessenon sur Orb)
- 34460 Cessenon sur Orb
This majestic keep, nestled in the hillside and overlooking the village, marks the location of the old fortress. At 15 metres high and 6 metres wide, the Cessenon keep was built entirely from local materials. The lower, most recent part has pointed arches, and gargoyles once adorned the angles of the building.
The church of Sainte Eulalie de Mérida (Cruzy)
Cruzy - 34310
The church was rebuilt in the Roman period and extensively reworked and fortified during the 15th and 16th centuries. The gothic building, which is characteristic of the gothique méridional or Southern Gothic style, has nevertheless preserved some remains of the Roman church which had three naves and a small transept. This fortified church is one of the region's few rural sacred places to have preserved remains of the old stained-glass windows.
In the Middle Ages, the parish of Cruzy was dependent on the diocese of Narbonne, and its church, which is dedicated to Saint Eulalia of Mérida, comes under the responsibility of the chapter of the cathedral of Saint-Just. This certainly explains the building's scale and architectural quality, and the presence of graphic stained-glass windows and valuable antique furnishings such as a 14th-century polychromatic stone Madonna and Child, a 16th-century stone Pensive Christ and an 18th-century wrought-iron lectern.
Guided tours available on appointment only.
Saint Etienne's Collegiate Church (Capestang)
Place Jean Jaurès - 34310 Capestang
Impressive by its gothic style the Saint-Etienne's Collegiate Church of Capestang was built during the 13th Century, on a previous Romanesque church of which we can still admire the bell tower. This symbol of Capestang was designed by the same team who built the Narbonne Cathedral. Indeed, when seen closely, both monuments are surprisingly similar. Despite its unfinished look, this building deserves a closer examination, with its beautifully pierced chorus, not to mention the bell tower (possible access during opening hours) where, from top of which you enjoy a magnificent panorama.
In July and August : guided "sunset tours" on fridays or saturdays (contact us to be adviced of the timetable and price) including an ascent to the bell tower which offers an unobstructed 360° view over the entire town of Capestang. Visits are conducted in english and french.


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Mireille Gros: Those who disappear - Those who are created (west) - Mireille Gros
Since 1989, the Louvre Museum and the Réunion des musées nationaux have entrusted contemporary artists with the task of producing engraved plates for Chalcography, which ensures the exclusivity of the print run, without limitation on the number of prints.
Intertwined from the root, the country flowers grow, stretch and collapse with the wind.
A dialogue is established from its stems which caress and collide at the centre of the ordeal. They dance and accompany their volatile seed, transcribed by fine dots scattered in the air.
This theme of nature, the language of flowers, and their sexuality, is characteristic of Mireille Gros' work on paper.
- Delivery :
- Order shipped directly from the Art Workshops within 3 weeks.
- Copper plate size :
- 66x56cm
- Dimensions :
- 56 x 76 cm
- Museum :
- Musée du Louvre
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- Reference :
- Editor :
- Atelier Chalcographie Rmn-GP
- Author :
- Mireille Gros (née en 1954)


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November 20, 2019
All event times are Eastern Time Zone unless otherwise specified.
Counter-Nostalgic Exhibit: Lilly Library 1832 Brew Lounge, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Counter-Nostalgic Exhibit
This exhibit will showcase images from the Ramsay Archives in the 1832 Brew. The images will be framed and displayed on the high top table. Matthew Mosak will be present the entire time to enter into conversation with the individuals that visit the show. The goal of the exhibit is to create discourse about the viability of tradition at Wabash College.
Callie Crossley Conversation: Election 2020: Baxter Hall 101 Lovell Lecture Room, 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Conversation with Callie Crossley
Callie Crossley Conversation: Eyes on the Prize and Race in America: Center Hall 216 Classroom, 4:15PM - 5:20PM
Conversation with Callie Crossley.
Clip introduced by Susan Albrecht and Conversation facilitated by Waleed Elrefai '20.
Theater Production: Studio One-Acts: Fine Arts Center B002 Experimental Theater, 8:00PM - 10:00PM
Theater Production: Studio One-Acts


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Life after retirement: the cunning ideas of the older generation
In the daily cycle of worries and constant bustle, a large part of each person's life passes. Some enjoy constant labor activity, while others look forward to retirement. For both the former and the latter, life after retirement changes dramatically. Such changes can often cause stress. In this article, you can find material on how to live happily in retirement, as well as make this period of life joyful and productive.
How to prepare for retirement
If someone does not know what "retirement" is, then you can explain what it means: to do in silence and tranquility only what you want, but only for this you need to become old enough. © Tove Jansson
Like any important event in life, retirement requires some preparation. First of all, this refers to the moral attitude. Many perceive the age of 60+ as the end of life, write off themselves from the accounts of social activities and do not know what to do with themselves during the retirement period. Continue reading


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With airline-oriented, total immersion training from day one, you should graduate from Aviation Academy of America's Professional Pilot Pathway in 12-15 months (from zero time), earning your Commercial Multi-Engine pilot certificate with Certified Flight Instructor certificates. If flying is your passion, Aviation Academy of America can help you become a fully licensed airline pilot in as little as two years; flying for regional and major airlines. We also guarantee all graduates a job as a flight instructor.*
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An award-winning studio in east London is on the lookout for an architectural assistant to join the team on a long-term contract basis. The studio deals in contemporary residential and commercial architecture across the UK, and is based in creative work space that encourages collaboration. On offer is the chance to work at construction stage on a large-scale housing project based in London.
Key Responsibilities
Work within an established team to deliver drawing packages and production information for housing project.
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Part II-qualified or equivalent.
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The gable hotels offer many unique facilities that you will not find at other types of hotels. It is a perfect short stay accommodation option for a small group of people. Bristol gables have many features, amenities and benefits that make them a good accommodation solution for temporary stays.
Spacious Rooms and AreasThe gables have a lot more space than the apartment style hotels. You will find all types of facilities in the room. The large rooms are spacious and perfect for people who do not like the small confined spaces of most hotel rooms. You will find fully furnished and even serviced gables for different budgets. The owner offers bed and breakfast service. The self catering accommodation is available throughout the year. All rooms have a TV, Internet access and other facilities that people expect in a hotel. Some gables are non-smoking throughout their property area.
Other Facilities Offered at the Gable Hotels
Private parking space is given to the guests for free of charge during their stay here. Some gables have indoor heated swimming pool. You will find a licensed bar. Elevator facility is provided for all floors. The small tea/coffee making machine is placed in the room itself. There is a game room where guests can play table football, table tennis, snooker and other indoor games. You will be received by a friendly staff that will ensure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. The accommodation is suitable for all groups of people including the family. Being a family oriented hotel, it does not accept bookings for adult events like a stag or hen party. You are assured of a peaceful environment for all members of your group during your stay here.
Why Should Customers Choose the Gables over Other Types of Hotels?
You will be paying lower even while getting facilities that you expect at a luxurious hotel. A hotel may charge you additional fees for perks like parking, Internet and other amenities. However, you will receive an all-inclusive rate at the gables. You do not have to pay any exorbitant charges. There are no hidden charges. The furnished apartment can be customised to suit specific needs of the guests. Such customisation and personalisation options are not offered at the hotels.
Located at the Right Location
You can easily find the gable hotels with good quality amenities at prominent locations. Many are located close to the main motorways, airport and other public transport stops. Visit nearby market, mall and entertainment centres. The gable property area has a landscaped garden. The whole property is maintained to the high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
You are welcome to the spacious, affordable and comfortable gable accommodation. Your stay here will be a memorable experience due to its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Contact now if you want to book it. You can book it online using all major payment cards. The place is highly suitable for holiday accommodation. Enjoy your holiday with your family, friends or any other group. Individual guests are also welcome to stay and relax.


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AP/Advanced Placement courses is a program that is run by College Board. This program gives high school students the opportunity to take college credit courses while they are still in high school. These classes will earn your student college credit and/or qualify them for more advanced classes when they start college. To earn the credit they must pass the AP Exam.
An Ap Exam is the test of all that you learn while in an AP class. Some students choose to skip the AP class and instead study for the AP exam itself, it is really a better idea to actually take the class or study the information. You earn college credit if you pass the exam which is given at the end of the year in May with a score of at least 3 as the AP tests are scored between a 1 and 5. Passing an AP course is a good indicator that a student is capable of handling College level classes.
You can get the textbooks and information and treat it like any other homeschool class but another really good option would be to do an online class. There are at least four sources of AP Internet courses available to homeschooled students; www.pahomeschoolers.com, APEX at www.apexlearning.com,Stanford University's Educational Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) courses at www-epgy.stanford.edu, and or or Scholars Online Academy at www.islas.org.
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Over 200 community activists representing more than 140 community groups across the county attended the Fingal Public Participation Network (PPN) Plenary in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords.
There were community representatives present from Garristown, Ongar, Howth and Balbriggan, among others. A wide range of groups were involved, including those with a focus on Arts, Culture, Environment, Festivals, Sports, Residents, Radio, Youth, Health and more.
As well as discussing key community issues, a Community Supports Showcase consisting of fourteen exhibits took place. Local service providers in attendance were the Fingal Leader Partnership and Blanchardstown Area Partnership who were joined by voluntary support organisations such as Charity Regulator, The Wheel. Representatives for community organisations present highlighted the services they provide locally which include funding, training, advice and advocacy.
Fingal PPN Secretariat member John Melvin said: "Fingal PPN is growing from strength to strength and is now in its third year of operation. The PPN belongs to the community and is run by the community. Our community membership is growing all the time with the profile and influence of the PPN increasing year upon year."
Maria Tormey, also a Fingal PPN Secretariat member commented: "This is a really exciting time to be active in the community of Fingal. We are currently working on a new 2018 to 2020 Strategic Plan which will help us map our direction going forward and best serve our membership."
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Fast Growth Among Established Companies; Growth in Young Scale-Up Halts
For the first time since years more than half of SME's in the Netherlands show a growth. The growth of young scale-ups, startups that grow into a scale-up, comes to a halt.
This shows the ScaleUp Dashboard 2018, published by the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (ECE) and Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM).
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The ScaleUp Dashboard is an annual research looking at the growth of SME's in the Netherlands. Prof. Justin Jansen, professor Corporate Entrepreneurship at RSM and scientific director at ECE leads the research. ECE is the expertise centre on entrepreneurship and does multitudinal research on the factors that lead to fast growth at companies.
A fast growing company, a scale-up, is a company with an average annual growth in employees greater than 20 percent per annum over a three-year period, and with more than 10 employees at the beginning of the period. The most important outcomes of the ScaleUp Dashboard 2018 are:
- The absolute number of scale-ups has again increased; from 2.285 in 2016 to 2.695 in 2017, which is an increase of almost 20 percent. It is the 3rd consecutive year in which the growth in the number of scale-ups exceeds 15 percent.
- The growth of young scale-ups has halted in 2017. In the period of 2014-2016, the growth of scale-ups could be attributed to the increasing number of start-ups becoming scale-ups. However, in 2017, this no longer seems to be the case.
- Dutch 'top sectors' host only 30 percent of all scale-ups in the Netherlands. Most scale-ups are active within the High-tech Systems and Materials. Industries with the highest number of scale-ups are business services (20,7%), retail & wholesale (16,2%), and professional services (11,4%) (consultancy & applied research).
- Although the Amsterdam region hosts the most young scale-ups (45), the number of young scale-ups in the Rotterdam region has quadrupled to 20. The Hague completes the top three with 15 startups that have been able to scale up rapidly.
Prof. Justin Jansen explains: "Our research shows that the number of scale-ups increased strongly again with almost 20 percent. This number is pretty high. Interesting though is that this increase is largely created by the growth of existing companies. Not per se the young, innovative startups with new technologies and business models. Of course supported by the economic growth we experience right now, existing companies are able to change their own business models and using new technologies themselves to reinvent themselves and grow".
Fast growth among established companies; growth in young scale-ups halts
After the decrease in number of fast growing companies in 2014, the last 3 years we saw a tremendous growth among Dutch SME's. Last year the amount of scale-ups grew with almost 20 percent to the total amount of 2.695. Since 2014 this number increased with even 70 percent. During the period of 2014-2017 the total amount of new jobs within these scale-ups lead up to almost 47.000. Besides this scale-ups are an important driver of implementing new technologies and business models. For the first time since 2010 the amount of SME's that grows exceeds the number that is stable or in a shrinking phase. "Our numbers show that a broad group of SME's are able to grow and adapt to the changing market conditions, and they do this in rapid pace" Jansen says.
Growth in young scale-up halts
Even though in the past years there were much more startups capable of scaling up, this trend has not continued to 2017. In fact, the increase of start-ups scaling up has even flatlined. Jansen: "Startups seem to have more trouble with scaling. It is becoming more difficult and complex. In talks with these start-ups, it became apparent that the fast growth was only achieved after a long initial operating period. On average, startups need at least 7 to 9 years to scale the technology, business models and processes to achieve exponential growth." This stagnation raises questions marks on how these startups and young businesses are supported in their endeavours. "A lot of these supporting activities usually do not last very long. Growth programs are aimed at the validation of the business ideas and achieving a company's first sales, but assisting in scaling and achieving exponential growth requires long-term investments and support", as said by Martin Luxemburg, director of the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship.
The ECE is continually collecting more in-depth insights on the characteristics of companies that become scale-ups. With this knowledge the ECE creates programs to help (young) companies to scale up.
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He is totally nondescript – which fits the description – friendly – well-liked in the community – he could be me – except I'm not alleged, accused. Cishetero friends have asked me about this shocking serial killer – how could he have gotten away with it so long? did you know him? I'm no criminal profiler. No I didn't know him but it's not impossible that I met him. I do have friends who have meet him, who have had sex with him. They were stunned as the news unfolded.
I try to answer as best I can and resist saying 'you don't give a flying fuck about me or any of the men he allegedly killed – you want sensationalism not the sorrow' Each new clue is headline fodder not a step toward completion – whatever the hell completion is.
There is so much speculation about how the police conducted this investigation that sounds like people have expected real police procedure to be just like CSI, or any number of other TV crime shows, most based on USA laws not the Canadian criminal code. There are conjectures about the actual evidence as well – TV makes it look like all one needs is the right electronic microscope, a good search engine & ta-da incontestable proof of guilt – provided of course that some technical rule of arrest, of evidence gathering hasn't sullied things.
These are the victims (so far) Selim Esen, 44, Andrew Kinsman, 49, Majeed Kayhan, 58, Soroush Mahmudi, 50, and Dean Lisowick, 47. I'll say their names. My great fear is that there'll more to add before this investigation is over 😦 His will probably never be forgotten so there's no need for me to mention it.
What I Did For Sex
let him think I was falling in love
brought flowers
pretended to be drunk
said I've never done anything like this before
walked three blocks at three a.m.
in pouring rain
flew from one coast to the other
said yes when I meant to say maybe
said maybe when I meant to say no
said no till the first kiss
didn't shower for three days as requested
lied about my age
agreed to let him take pictures
pretended to be straight
watched a direct to dvd
Steven Seagal comedy
'wading pool paratroopers 2'
pretended to believe he was straight
listened to music I hated – Diana Krall
wore knee-high athletic socks
apologized when it wasn't my fault
watched hetero porn with him –
'The Breastler'
spoke tres mauvais French
ignored the kitty litter underfoot
let him take my socks off with his teeth
put my feet in his face
took showers together
exclaimed it's the biggest one I've ever seen
let the dog stay in the room
stood in smokey bars for endless hours
let him think I wasn't falling in love
HotDamn! It's A Queer Slam
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Available in stained wood, stained grey or white. Letters available in a large amount of colours. If your colours are not listed then please contact us, we're sure to have what's right for you!
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Tibouchina 'Peace Baby' is a member of the amazing Australian Tibouchina breeding program that produced the Fantasy Flowers collection. 'Peace Baby' is a compact variety that rewards with stunning large white flowers right throughout the warmer months. The blooms smoother the plant, creating a truly eye catching display.
Tibouchina 'Peace Baby' creates outstanding displays for containers and small gardens.Use 'Peace Baby' to add the 'wow' factor to your entertainment area over summer. Plant it in a decorative pot and you will be justly rewarded.'Peace Baby' works well in rockeries and mixed borders. Rewards with fast results, so a perfect choice for new gardens.
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Adam Harmer was out helping some mates learn the ropes on Central Trinity ( Snowdon grade II. ) on Thursday. He reported a soft wettish surface although if it froze it would be awesome neve. There was plenty of snow on the summit and crampons were needed from just after where the PYG and Miners tracks meet.
The last few days has seen a thaw take place. On the way home today the Black Ladders and Carneauddu looked a lot different than 2 days ago. When it does get cold I would go to Snowdon to seek out some gullies. However, most of the the crags are black. The forecast for Saturday is poor ( windy and warm ) but Sunday is good and very cold. So Sunday is the day to get out as that neve should be bomber.
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Published On:Friday, 20 July 2012
Nokia announced revival plans, to sell mobile phones as antiques
Company expects antiques will fetch better value and valuation
Bleeding by competition and consistent fall in market share, Nokia finally announced its revival plan which would fetch better price and demand for its mobile phones and would help it to tap a niche market. The announcement was expected as the company reported 3 times more losses in Q2."We shall launch new range of Nokia Lumia under antique category so that it would attract niche customers like antique collectors," said Nokia CEO Stephen Elop.
Sources said that Nokia's falling market share and its inability to catch up new technologies and innovations by its competitors led to make such strong decision.
"That is totally mistaken. Our decision is not related to our falling market share, but just fitting the right product to right customers. Our marketing team which was working on understanding the taste of the customers said that many customers more than 50 or 60 years age and antique collectors loved having Nokia phones for its simplicity. The team's survey says that these customers still remember Nokia 7110, 5110," told Elop to India Satire Correspondent.
Elop showed the correspondent his own Nokia 5110 which he uses for daily purpose despite so much of innovation happened in the mobile handsets.
"I myself like to gather old and antique products. Nokia Lumia is for me, or for people like my tastes. It would be totally with old features in a newly designed phone. Designs will be like iPhone but all the features inside that phone would be a delicate and beautiful remembrance of 1990s," said Elop.
While Stephen Elop avoided talking about the price range, he said "The price has not decided but we think that the product will fetch at least 4-5 times that of upcoming iPhone."
Talking about market dynamics, Elop said "Market is good. We expect a 5-10 thousand customers for the first year and 100% market share in the antique mobile phone category."
It was speculated that Nokia is also trying to get a status of World Heritage Mobile Phone maker, Elop said "Yea we are trying for that which would give our new phones special status and would finally help us to improve selling price."


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Wе'll reassure all fans of Agnetis Miracle and mostly one of our regular readers Karl. We received a reply and as assumed, no need to panic! 😉 Agnetis is looking for guest models with big boobs (at least as big as hers) for her official website and doesn't even think of giving up work as a model yet.
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Culture Trip stands with
Black Lives Matter
Tennessee earned the nickname after the state's overwhelming involvement in the War of 1812. A little over 15 years after gaining statehood, patriotic Tennesseans were eager to participate in the war effort. With General Andrew Jackson – a fellow Tennessean – leading the charge, over 1,500 soldiers stepped up to the plate. This was especially true in the Battle of New Orleans, the final major battle of the war, where American troops defeated the British with overwhelming help from those helpful Tennesseans.
The Volunteers didn't stop there, though. The nickname became even more applicable after the Mexican-American War in 1846 when, after the Secretary of War asked the state for 2,800 soldiers, Tennessee sent over 30,000. After the death of Davy Crockett (a former Tennessee congressman) at the Alamo, Tennesseans who felt passionate about getting revenge on the Mexican government saw this as the perfect opportunity.
The Mexican-American War centered around securing the sovereignty of the Republic of Texas, and with the help of Tennessee volunteers, Mexico ultimately relinquished 50% of its territory to the United States and forfeited all claims to Texas, the Lone Star State. Tennesseans successfully avenged the death of Davy Crockett, created a long-lasting relationship between the two Southern states and solidified in history the state's nickname, the Volunteer State.


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Attention Nomads: Is this Yurt for you??
The Nomad is like a traditional yurt in that it is modular, portable and easy to use, or so its manufacturer maintains. Its base measures 12 feet in diameter, and its interior height measures a lofty 7 feet 6 inches. For $6,800 you'll get a bamboo frame and a base, but a bamboo base is available for only $2,600 more. Oh, and you'll need a fabric cover, which will set you back another $1,300. Unfortunately the Nomad is temporarily out of stock, but that's okay. It means you'll have more time to save up for one.


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Welcome to Urban Living, This great 660 1 bedroom 2 level town home has a bonus in suite storage. West facing unit with a garden courtyard view makes for pleasant Fairview living. This cozy 1 bedroom belongs to Emerald Court, a well-Funded strata, full Rainscreen building that has a low cost guest suite. Two large storage lockers and one secure parking, make this a very easy move. Bring your design skills. As this unit carries a lot of potential.
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RSVP is officially open for our BIGGEST event of the year, the Affiliate Ball, in Las Vegas on January 28th!
Last year, we had T-Pain absolutely kill it for our audience. First, he won the AFFY Award at the Ball and right after that, he won the Masked Singer! The big winner this year is YOU if you can make it to our party! We'll have another legend perform and a room of over 2500 industry friends.
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