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Colombia is an upper-middle income country with an HIV epidemic primarily concentrated among key populations including transgender women, men who have sex with men, homeless people, injection drug users, female sex workers, and prisoners. Despite great strides having been made in increasing access to HIV treatment and insurance coverage of treatment and testing, Colombia's HIV response has been weakened by a decentralized health system and dependence upon external financing for prevention services, particularly for those dedicated to key populations. Although only 1% of Colombia's HIV budget stems from the Global Fund, this external support comprises 45% of HIV prevention funding and over 90% of prevention services designated for key populations. Given its rising income status and declining burden of HIV, it is essential that Colombia prepare for its national HIV response for transition from Global Fund support.
Through the support of the Global Fund and in conjunction with our partners at Bitran y Asociados, Pharos developed an approach to conducting a Transition Readiness Assessment (TRA) and developing a Transition Roadmap for Colombia's national HIV response. This project was carried out in conjunction with Pharos' transition work with Bitran y Asociados in Ecuador and was informed by our past transition and sustainability work in Cambodia and the Dominican Republic. The TRA and Roadmap, which outline key risks to the sustainability of the HIV program through transition, the severity and probability of these risks, and mitigating actions Colombia can take, were developed through a three-phased approach:
Preparation Phase (April – May 2018):
Pharos coordinated a team of high-level international and local consultants with HIV expertise in the region as well as members of the core Pharos staff. The team began the assessment by conducting a desk review of key national documents and interviews with the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) and the Global Fund. This phase involved gathering information regarding Colombia's HIV epidemiological context, characteristics of the country's governance, institutions, and human rights, as well as its response to HIV, with a focus on the health system and supply chain, information systems, prevention services, and program financing.
Transition Risk Assessment Phase (May -October 2018):
The Pharos team carried out its first country visit to interview key stakeholders including members of the CCM, civil society organizations (CSOs), as well as government officials of the Ministry of Finance, Health, and Education. Given Colombia's complex institutional landscape, we also interviewed private stakeholders including insurers and social insurance managers at Gestarsalud, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the key challenges facing Colombia's HIV response.
Information gathered during the first country visit, in conjunction with knowledge gained from the first phase of the project, was synthesized and used to identify preliminary transition risks to Colombia's national HIV response and develop the TRA.
Our two HIV specialist, local consultants piloted a new methodology with representatives from CSOs to validate our preliminary findings. These workshops were held in Cali and Medellín.
The Pharos team conducted a second in-country visit to present, validate, and prioritize the preliminary transition risks through an intersectoral workshop held on October 23rd and 24th. This workshop was held in Bogota with stakeholders interviewed during the first visit and was used to validate and refine the preliminary risks and outline strategies country stakeholders could take to overcome these risks. During this phase, a new prioritization and validation methodology was piloted with positive reactions from participants.
Roadmap Phase (October 2018 – March 2019):
The Pharos team incorporated feedback from the second country visit to refine the TRA, which provided a detailed overview of Colombia's HIV burden and response, as well as the key risks facing the sustainability of the program related to financing, provision of services, institutions and governance, human rights, and civil society.
Inputs from the CSO and intersectoral workshops guided the creation of the Transition Roadmap, which was also refined through the commentary of country stakeholders. The Roadmap outlines key, costed activities, responsible stakeholders, possible financing sources, monitoring indicators and a timeline for Colombia to improve the sustainability of its HIV program through transition. Multiple rounds of revisions from the CCM ensured country approval and ownership of the final products.
In March of 2019, Pharos and Global Fund specialists returned to Bogota to participate in a series of meetings with the CCM, the Ministry of Health and multilaterals to finalize and operationalize the Transition Roadmap. With sufficient political support, leadership, and financing, Colombia's HIV response can be improved and sustained through GF transition to reach the most vulnerable populations in the country.
Status: Completed
Team Members Involved: Lindsay Palazuelos, Sandra Valderrama, Carlos Alvarez, Diana Gonzalez, Hannah Rees, Jose Gonzalez, and Robert Hecht
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TTC welcomes fans to NBA All-Star 2016
February 10, 2016
Starting this Friday, and continuing until Sunday, Feb. 14, the TTC will have transit ambassadors at several subway stations to welcome and assist customers and spectators during the NBA All-Star 2016 festival and game.
To reach the Air Canada Centre, use Line 1 to Union Station. For fans attending events at Exhibition Place, use the 511 Bathurst southbound from Bathurst Station, the 509 Harbourfront from Union Station or the 29 Dufferin southbound from Dufferin Station. Those taking the 509 or 511 streetcars will need to transfer to a bus to continue on to Exhibition Place due to ongoing track and construction work at Exhibition loop.
Festivities will require the 6 Bay bus to divert this weekend from 7 p.m. to midnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It will use Adelaide and Richmond Sts. via Yonge St. and Queens Quay.
To make travel more affordable, customers can purchase a TTC Group Pass for just $12 a day. The pass provides unlimited one day travel for a group of up to six people, maximum two adults and not more than four youths 19 years of age or under. Children 12 years of age or under ride for free. The pass is valid from the start of service until 5:30 a.m. the next day. Passes can be purchased at any subway station or on a smartphone using the TTCconnect app on iOS or Android devices. The Group Pass is available on Saturday, Sunday and also this Monday, Family Day.
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Mr. Adeniji holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree [LLB] from the University of London, a Master of Laws Degree [LLM] from Georgetown University Law Centre, Washington DC and a Certificate of Studies in Natural Resources and Environmental Law & Policy from the University of Denver Sturm College Of Law. He was admitted to practice law [BL] in Nigeria in 1987.
He is a prominent solicitor in the energy and natural resources sectors of Nigeria. Formerly Senior Consultant at the World Bank [Oil, Gas, Chemicals & Mining Department] in Washington, DC and member of the team assembled by the World Bank for the development of a Strategic Gas Plan required for facilitating major private sector investment into the Nigerian natural gas sector.
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An impressive detached, single storey house formerly two Lakeland barns which were converted and extended in 1991. Low House stands in a delightfully private rural location with panoramic views of Ullswater. A track across an adjoining field leads to the private lakeshore frontage with private jetty, from where small boats and canoes can be launched. The large grassed area and shallow 'beach' is ideal for picnics or paddling, the perfect location for a 'Swallows and Amazons' holiday.
Walkers and climbers will find Low House a truly delightful base throughout the year, ideally placed for exploring the whole of the Lake District National Park and Eden Valley. A mere ten minute drive from Penrith with its wealth of independent shops and supermarkets, the whole area offers a range of pubs and restaurants including the renowned Sharrow Bay Hotel.
Accommodation: The whole house is spacious and stylishly furnished offering an ideal holiday destination for an extended family or a number of couples wishing to stay together. Front door entrance into main hallway. The unusually spacious sitting room has a wood burning stove and every form of entertainment, Sky TV (full package), DVD, CD player, radio, free Wi-Fi, a large range of books, local interest guides, CDs and numerous games. This leads through to the very large dining room. Newly fitted, large and well-equipped breakfast kitchen has a four door electric Ever Hot cooker and door leading out to the patio terrace. A separate children's playroom is equipped with table football and a TV and has a door to the patio terrace.
All four bedrooms are en-suite - the master bedroom en-suite has a six foot wide French style sleigh bed and lake views (bath with hand-held shower, basin and wc). The second en-suite front bedroom with lake views is a twin with the beds arranged together (bath with hand-held shower, basin and wc). The third bedroom to the rear of the house is a twin (large walk in shower, basin and wc). The fourth bedroom is also a twin (shower, basin and wc). There is a useful additional utility room with laundry facilities and towel radiator. The boiler room has useful drying area and boot storage. Fitted carpets throughout and oil fired central heating. Low House is beautifully presented with care and thought for your holiday enjoyment.
Outside: Sunny garden terrace with lake views and garden table and chairs provided, perfect for al fresco dining. Other garden areas are on split level with steps and pathways. To the rear of the house is a separate former barn that is lockable providing useful storage for bikes etc. and includes a table tennis table and dart board. Lake access by car or on foot is via a private lane across the neighbouring field, perfect for boat launching, picnicking and paddling. There is a jetty available for guests use. There is ample parking for several cars and boats etc. at the house. Local Inn less than half a mile, nearest shopping is in Pooley Bridge approx 2.5 miles.
Note: Two travel cots and high chairs included - but please order. First basket of logs provided.
Sorry no pets * non-smokers only * duvets/beds made up for arrival * towels provided * electric cooker and hob * dishwasher * microwave * fridge/freezer * washing machine * tumble dryer * oil fired central heating and hot water * oil and electricity included * logs for wood burning stove available - first 'big basket' included and then charged as used * free Superfast Wi-Fi broadband
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Diamond Platnumz is a generous man when it comes to fathering children. His second known baby momma and former mistress, Hamisa Mobetto is heavy with his child…again!Diamond Platnumz and his baby mama Hamisa Mobetto who recently caused an uproar online after they openly showed affection towards each other confirmed being five months pregnant.
Besides clearing out the rumour that she is indeed pregnant, she also confirmed that Diamond was the father of her unborn baby.
In the post she said, "Kuna habari zinazoenezwa na page za udaku kwamba mimi ni mjamzito…. Just to clear the air around me… Of course I am 5 months pregnant…so no more rumors Baba wa mtoto wangu ni Diamond Platnumz aka Dee."
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The Mission of NAGAP is to support, advance and engage graduate enrollment professionals by promoting integrity, excellence and collaboration through education and professional development.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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How can professionals attract talented students from abroad in such trying times? In this session, Joanne Romagni of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga shares knowledge and research on other nations' mobility campaigns, draws from successful case studies of North American institutions, and presents practical approaches and ideas that can be implemented today for enrollment success tomorrow.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand current situation of international student recruitment
- Gain insight into successful solutions by other institutions
- Gain valuable strategies and tips to help support international student recruitment
Presenters include:
- Joanne Romagni, Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of The Graduate School at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Dr. Romagni is a member of the GRE Board, which is an independent board of 18 graduate deans, and is affiliated with the Association of Graduate Schools (AGS) and the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS).
- Patricia Sheffer, Client Relations Manager with Educational Testing Service.
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SAN DIEGO — Hot, crispy and highly addictive – who doesn't love a handful of salty french fries?
The exact origin of the not-so-healthy snack isn't clear. The earliest known reference to "french fried potatoes" occurs in the English work "cookery for maids of all work" published in 1856.
Some believe the term "french fries" came, not from France, but from Belgium during World War I after American soldiers tried the delicacy in the then-French speaking country.
Whether you like them shoestring, curly or waffle – grab some kethcup and celebrate national french fry day!
Fortune listed the following places that have deals Thursday for National French Fry Day:
- McDonald's – Order via the french fry king's app and get a free medium fries not only on French Fry Day, but every day through Sept. 7.
- Burger King – No free fries here this year, but for just $3.49 you can get two cheeseburgers, a small drink and, well, you guessed it, a small order of fries.
- Arby's – Want free curly fries? Just order a Brown Sugar Bacon Sandwich and Arby's will throw 'em in gratis. You'll also get a drink.
- Dairy Queen – A small order of fries will run you just $1 on the 13th at select locations.
- Wienerschnitzel – Through the end of the month, you can get $1 off chili-cheese fries at the chain. Be sure to download this coupon first.


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Participating on MOCPA committees allows you to network with your fellow CPAs, build business opportunities, and learn about the latest changes in your niche area. Your ideas and input are needed--and they will help shape the future of MOCPA and the profession.
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In light of COVID-19, committee meetings will be held virtually at this time. Watch for more details to come!
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Mangalore, Sep 19, 2014: According to police, two students of a city based 'Mangalore Institute of Fire Safety Engineering (MIFSE)' were injured when a group of 10 to 15 persons assaulted them with leathal weapons, at Pumpwell on September 18. One student said to be Kalandar (18) was injured in the incident while his friend Ajmal, was injured by stones pelted at him.
It is said, 6 students were waiting in the bus stop when 10 to 15 persons came in a vehicle and pelted stones and attacked with iron rod. Kalandar was injured when the rod hit his head. To escape from the assailants, the students ran away. The group which was attacked on Seppt 18, was involved in a minor incident and had a dispute with the other group over a trivial issue in the college during Teachers' Day celebrations recently. However, matters were settled amicably after the college principal intervened and spoke to both the groups.
As per information, some of the attackers were named as Punith Raj Kottary, Pradeep Pumpwell and Pramod Suvarna. A case has been registered in Kankanady rural station and investigations are on.


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Audit Questions State Agency's Costs
JEFFERSON CITY - After releasing a recent audit, State Auditor, Tom Schweich, is questioning how one state agency handled some costs in a performance review. Even though the audit highlighted some problems with a Missouri Health Net unit, it rated its operation as "good" in the areas reviewed.
According to Schweich's news release, salaries and travel expenses for two people who helped conduct the review of the Department of Social Services program integrity unit were paid through the department's budget, even though the employees did not perform duties related to the unit. They also reported to managers at another agency, the Missouri Office of Administration.
According to the audit, about $139,000 were spent in two years. Schweich called for the Governor's Office and Office of Administration not to use money in the Social Services Department's budget that way. The Department of Social Services said it called for the performance review to ensure the unit was doing everything possible to protect taxpayer money and wanted the evaluators to be independent.


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Lyon is the 3rd largest City on France and is approx 470km South of Paris.
In 2013, after spending one year in Australia, Charles Bernigaud (current coach) started the Lyon Lions along with Bruno Lalanne and Pedr Chapman (an Australian who was living in Lyon).
After only 3 months of marketing, they already had enough players to play their first friendly game against the French club of Strasbourg, which Lyon won.
The team then joined the French championship which already comprised of 7 other teams based in France.
Between 2013 and 2017, the Lyon Lions has as times found it hard to recruit players and generate interest in Australian Rules Football.
But thanks to a great recruitment drive, some experience from the older lads and a lot of motivation they won the championship 2017 with a huge victory against Paris.
This result gave Lyon a ticket for the Champions league in Amsterdam where all the best European clubs competed in a round robin tournament. Lyon finished in 6thposition after losing against the champions, the London Wildcats.
Lyon has had players represent the French International team at the international International Cup in Australia. They also play a memorial game organized every years against a team made of expat Australians to celebrate the Anzac day in April.
In 2018, Lyon participated in the 2018 Lions Cup in Denmark which comprised European teams that have the nickname Lions.
Today, the club is motivated to win the French title whilst also continue to grow the game of Australian Rules Football in France and Europe.
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SPL is retained by New Leaf Investments Limited to advise on their proposal for a 200 unit student housing scheme on a prominent site in Bermondsey, Southwark. SPL has provided preliminary advice on issues likely to arise with the application and have recently engaged in pre-application discussions with the Council. A full planning application will be worked up over the coming months.
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SPL is advising this established client on its proposals for a student housing scheme in the London Borough of Southwark. After giving initial advice on the prospects of success and issues which need to be addressed, SPL have been heavily involved with the client in formulating detailed proposals to be worked-up into a planning application. SPL's involvement includes coordination of the professional team together with close liaison with lobbyists to ensure this scheme is presented in its best light so as to secure political support. A key issue arising with the scheme will be the Council's approach to the provision of student housing and the requirement for affordable housing.


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Emma sends along her pictures from the NYC premiere on December 5th. Take a look! The "group-snow" one is part of the group in front of the Ziegfeld theatre itself. I think this was early in the day, before we all froze. [More]Posted in Old Main News on December 12, 2002 by xoanon


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For someone who lives in the downtown corridor — all right, the Tenderloin — the idea of going to Ocean Beach for pizza is rife with potential pratfalls: high Uber fares, lengthy Muni trips, ever-present fog, jet lag.
Even though we have to pour out a little something for the canceled Street Food Festival — it'll be back in 2017 — there's no shortage of foodie festivals around here.
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MILLBURN, NJ — On Monday, June 4, the 23rd annual Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards were presented for outstanding achievement by students and educators in the areas of performance, design, direction, choreography, technical production and overall production excellence.
The Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards were created in 1996 to encourage and reward exceptional accomplishments in the production of high school musical theater. The awards, presented by the Investors Foundation, is a statewide competition of New Jersey high school musicals modeled after Broadway's Tony Awards.
The Rising Star Award corps of evaluators, comprised of theater professionals, performing artists, designers and theater arts educators, had viewed 100 student productions from high schools across the state. Award-winners were presented with an engraved crystal award. Paper Mill Playhouse awarded four $1,000 cash awards to outstanding individual students participating in entered Rising Star Award productions, and who plan to continue studying theater or technical theater in college. A fifth cash scholarship of $1,000 was awarded in memoriam of Rising Star nominee Douglas Michael Krueger.
Lastly, students receiving final nominations in the lead and supporting acting categories won a scholarship to Paper Mill Playhouse's competitive Summer Musical Theater Conservatory, a professional training program that, along with advanced classes in singing, acting and dance, offers the nominees an opportunity to perform on the Paper Mill stage in the annual New Voices Concert. Any New Jersey public, private or parochial school may enter by completing an application and being among the first 100 to apply.
The 2018 award recipients from Essex County are:
- for Outstanding Costuming Achievement: Barbara Canace, Carol Rutledge and Suzanna Roghanchi from Columbia High School's production of "Hairspray";
- the Student Achievement Award to Kaila Lewis for lighting design in Cicely L. Tyson School for Performing and Fine Arts' production of "Into the Woods";
- the Student Achievement Award to Patricia Patalinjug for graphic design in Nutley High School's production of "Pippin"; and
- the Douglas Michael Krueger Scholarship Award to Marlon Soloman, from the Cicely L. Tyson School for Performing and Fine Arts.


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Workplace Rules Violate the NLRA: Conduct Toward Other Employees
Over the last few weeks, we've been looking at a report by Richard F. Griffin, Jr., General Counsel for the NLRB regarding workplace rules. First we looked at confidentiality rules that may violate the NLRA, then workplace rules regarding conduct toward management. This week, we will see which workplace rules violate the NLRA regarding conduct toward other employees. Employees have a right under the Act to argue and debate with each other about unions, management, and their terms and conditions of employment. Employer attempts to curb employee fights could violate the NLRA.
According to the NLRB's General Counsel when an employer bans "negative" or "inappropriate" discussions among its employees, without further clarification, employees reasonably will read those rules to prohibit discussions and interactions that are protected under Section 7. Citing Triple Play Sports Bar & Grille, 361 NLRB No. 31, slip op. at 7 (Aug. 22, 2014) and Hills & Dales General Hospital, 360 NLRB No. 70, slip op. at 1 (Apr. 1, 2014).
Let's See Which Workplace Rules Violate the NLRA
Unlawful Workplace Rules That Violate the NLRA
- "[D]on't pick fights" online.
- Do not make "insulting, embarrassing, hurtful or abusive comments about other company employees online," and "avoid the use of offensive, derogatory, or prejudicial comments."
- "[S]how proper consideration for others' privacy and for topics that may be considered objectionable or inflammatory, such as politics and religion."
- Do not send "unwanted, offensive, or inappropriate" e-mails.
- "Material that is fraudulent, harassing, embarrassing, sexually explicit, profane, obscene, intimidating, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful or inappropriate may not be sent by e-mail. …"
Lawful Workplace Rules That Do Not Violate the NLRA
- "Making inappropriate gestures, including visual staring."
- Any logos or graphics worn by employees "must not reflect any form of violent, discriminatory, abusive, offensive, demeaning, or otherwise unprofessional message."
- "[T]hreatening, intimidating, coercing, or otherwise interfering with the job performance of fellow employees or visitors."
- No "harassment of employees, patients or facility visitors."
- No "use of racial slurs, derogatory comments, or insults."
You can read the report to see the General Counsel's justifications regarding why some rules are unlawful and other very similar rules are not.
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Susan Sroka
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With over 29 years of service, Susan started at AT&T in the Law Department before working the majority of her career in a variety of roles within Human Resources. She has served as a strategic HR business partner supporting technology organizations, start-ups, business, corporate and support functions while rounding out her experience as a specialist in HR with Organizational & Career Development, Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, and AT&T's Workforce 2020 transformation. Sue has a passion for leading strategic and change management initiatives that meet business needs while making a difference for organizations and their people. In her current role she leads the team responsible for championing AT&T's great place to work for ALL movement – creating a culture of high trust and high engagement that supports the company's business strategy and landmark transformation. This work most recently landed AT&T a spot for the first time on Fortune's 100 Best Places to Work list.
Susan serves as a mentor and active member of AT&T's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) – IDEAL (Individuals with Disabilities), WOA (Women of AT&T), APCA (Asian Pacific Islanders) and OxyGEN (cross-generations). She donates her time to Feed My Starving Children, Stop Hunger Now, Senior Food & Nutrition Program (SFNP), and National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI).
Susan was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois where she currently resides with her husband of 27 years, also a long-time AT&T employee, and their three children. She enjoys spending time with her family, sports, yoga, being outdoors and dabbling in interior design. She is energized by change and new opportunities, and finds it most rewarding to develop, empower, and inspire team members to utilize and enhance their unique capabilities to achieve their business and career goals.


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Vulnerable vole released after being rescued by kind-hearted Holbeach sisters
Animal-loving sisters from Holbeach released a baby vole after rescuing the underweight animal on their way home from school.
Megan Hayes, 13, and her nine-year-old sister Daisy were on their way home from school when they found the little bank vole, later named Alex, on July 11.
They were worried about the tiny vole, who was so young he still had his eyes closed, so they moved him out of the road in the hope his mum would return.
But, when she didn't, they scooped him up in a box and took him home to call the RSPCA.
Inspector Justin Stubbs, from the RSPCA, collected Alex the following day and took him to East Winch Wildlife Centre, in Norfolk, for expert care.
Wildlife assistant Alice West spent almost three weeks caring for Alex until he weighed a healthy 15g and was well enough to be released.
Alex's rescuers joined Alice to see the little vole run off into the wild.
Alison Charles, manager at East Winch Wildlife Centre, said: "The girls decided to call the vole Alex and very kindly sent in a donation to cover the cost of his care, which was really sweet.
"So it was only right that they – the people who undoubtedly saved his little life – got to see him released back into the wild."


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Plain risotto is good, but our version, flavored with sautéed mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach is truly delectable.
cost per recipe: $6.23
The price is determined by the national average.
tablespoons olive oil
large portobello mushroom, cut up
sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips
cups firmly packed chopped fresh spinach
cups uncooked regular long grain white rice
cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Organic Chicken Broth or Swanson® Natural Goodness® Chicken Broth
cup grated romano cheese
tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until they're tender. Add the tomatoes and spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted.
Heat the remaining oil in a 2-quart saucepan. Add the rice and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup broth and cook and stir until it's absorbed. Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until it's absorbed before adding more.
Stir the mushroom mixture, cheese and basil in the saucepan and cook until the mixture is hot.


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What are you looking for in an SUV? If the answer is a model that's loaded with features, equipped to perform, and built with safety in mind, then you just described the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. Keep reading to learn why the 5-passenger Santa Fe is great for the whole family.
Inside the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
The Santa Fe's available 235-horsepower 2.0L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder engine delivers up to 260 lb.-ft. of torque. That makes for optimal performance when driving highways, climbing steep inclines, and cruising city streets.
When the weather takes a turn for the worse, the available Hyundai HTRAC AWD system provides the traction you need to tackle challenging road conditions. As you drive through North Carolina, you can easily view important driving information with the available Heads-Up Display that keeps pertinent data on the windshield in your line of sight.
With comfortable seating for five, the Santa Fe offers plenty of space for the whole family. Everyone can enjoy a brilliant view of the night sky on long drives home through the available panoramic sunroof.
The cargo area offers up to 71.3 cu. ft. of space to hold luggage and more with the seats folded down. And if your arms are full of groceries, kids, or both, you can open the rear of the Santa Fe thanks to the available hands-free smart liftgate.
You can also enjoy your favorite apps, playlists, and receive texts on the 7" display audio via Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ connectivity. Just because you're on the go, doesn't mean you can't remain in contact.
Hyundai takes safety very seriously, so providing you and your passengers with peace of mind is at the top of the list with every vehicle they design. Hyundai SmartSense features utilize cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and radars to surround you with innovative safety. That means you'll have an extra set of eyes looking out for the unexpected.
Standard and available Hyundai SmartSense features include:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian Detection
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Ice queen
written: Grim's Crypt
Photography: The Rebel, Ice Cold
Muse: Ashley
To this date Grim Crypt has dropped a three part series on Ice queen and it's something worth checking out. I will be dropping some visuals from the shoot that was used in the series along with some other tidbits that happened during that day.
Full sets, alternate edits and NSFW will be posted on my pateron
Some shots we are familiar with…
Some never before seen shots…
Remember me posting Noir inspired photos?
There is a devoted set where some was preferred for the series…


text: Lawrence, Kansas – Jan. 9, 2009– AllofE Solutions announced plans to further extend its long partnership with the Blue Springs School District by creating and implementing a new website for the district's Teaching American History grant. The Blue Springs School District received the $980,000 grant earlier this year. The web site provides its audience with key information and resources related to teaching American History. An important component of the new site will be a document library to host all articles pertaining to the grant, such as the timeline and requirements. In addition to the document library, the site supplies lesson plans, news, announcements, featured sites and upcoming events. American History teachers are expected to gain significant benefits from the centralization of these resources and tools.About the Teaching American History Grant The goal of the project is to provide teachers with specific skills to assist students in critically reading American history content and to support students in advanced American history studies. In order to reach its goal, the project will link American history secondary teachers in the Blue Springs and Kansas City Missouri school districts with local and national libraries and museums in terms of content, context practices, and resources.


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I just finished uploading this West Vancouver Home for sale, 5340 Kew Road, West Vancouver, BC
This very desirable family home is on a section of Kew Road that rarely sees turnover! A great view home on a large lot with a 32 ft x 16 ft pool, 3 bedrooms and 1 ½ bathrooms up with hardwood floors. There is a large kitchen and spacious livingroom with hardwood floors on the main. Downstairs has a walkout basement that is partially unfinished with the laundry down and a good ceiling height.


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I'm quite excited this web site is slowly starting to take off. Last month there was an enquiry from an Abu Dhabi marshal about volunteering in Malaysia… today I got an invite to volunteer in Brazil.
I've modified the comments section of this site to link directly to Facebook so that direct communication can be more seamless. And perhaps more future marshalling opportunities will present themselves, both for myself and the readers of this blog.
I could already imagine taking the trip to Brazil next year for the final round of F1 there wearing their blue overalls uniform with the matching helmet, so Monaco… no?
Obrigado! Dener Ramos


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Anchor 1 – Mens Ministries Page
Anchor 1 – Mens Ministries Page
Padgett's Creek
Men's Ministry / Brotherhood
Men's Ministry / Brotherhood
"And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." II Timothy 2:2
The brotherhood consists of all the men of the church. Its purpose is to emphasize growing godly leaders as we seek to be more effective in our home, community and church. This includes activities to inform, motivate and engage men in praying, studying the Word of God and bearing witness to Christ through modeling and community service.
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17
Our goal is to first and foremost be followers of Christ, to be fishers of men. We do that by providing the means of teachings God's Word to men, promoting among the men the responsibility of the Christian relationship, inspiring the value of church attendance, fellowship, duty and obligations as church members, persuading the unsaved to accept Christ by presenting the Gospel to them, reaching out to those that have fallen out of the church to renew his Christian relations and to recruit and enlist all men into active participation in church service, programs and church organization.
"And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers." Acts 2:42
This ministry is much more than just helping others, it is a way to help yourself so that you can be ready to help others. Building a strong men's ministry is essential to overcoming generational gaps and getting men connected and accountable. Our fellowship may come in the form of a breakfast together or bible study or building a ramp for someone that needs but can't afford one, or taking a fishing trip with the male youth. All of these help to build our bonds and give us opportunities to help, encourage and strengthen our walk with God. Brotherhood is meant for any man, regardless of age. So come and enjoy the fellowship!
For more information on our Brotherhood and what all happens within it, please contact Tim Foster, Rod Hewitt or any of the members.


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Juan de Fuca Community Trails Society
JdF Trails
Upcoming Events
Walks & Trails
Local Walks
Local Trails
Guided Hikes
Trail Etiquette
Trail Difficulty Ratings
About Us
Join Us
Dear Members,
In 2012 the Society focused on the development of the Otter Point Official Community Plan (OCP), clearing of Wieland Road Trail and the ongoing clearing of broom on the Whiffen Spit. The Society continues to advocate for multi-use trails and green space for hiking, equestrian and biking in the Capital Regional District (CRD) focussing on Sooke and the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area (JDF EA).
The challenge of expanding community trails, parks and publicly accessible green space still remains as most of the lands in Sooke and JDF EA are in private hands or are subject to First Nations treaty negotiations. In the JDF EA it is clear that the ability to achieve community trails rests primarily on park dedication on subdivision. Park dedication rules are set by the province and occurs when three or more lots are created with at least one of the lots equal to or less than 2 Ha. Otter Point has a unique problem as it is the only Official Community Plan (OCP) area in the Capital Region District without a major park. The Society continues to develop a concept of linked trails and green space in Otter Point so as to know what to ask for when the opportunity arises.
When the next draft of the Official Community Plan for Otter Point is released for review, please get involved; read, ask questions, and comment. It is at this level that your input makes a difference. East Sooke and Shirley will soon be asking for community members to review and redraft their OCP's. This will be an opportunity to get involved with similar issues in those communities. The District of Sooke is revising its zoning regulations. These are all opportunities to secure trails and green space.
The Society will continue to keep you informed of major developments and opportunities concerning these most important land use documents.
In addition to the ongoing efforts of many as described above, the following were also accomplished during 2012:
Wrote to Sooke Mayor and Council in support of a bike skills park in Phillips Memorial Park.
Responded to a number of queries concerning trails and access in the region.
Wrote to the JDF EA Parks and Recreation Commission to urge the acquisition of the Admiral John Charles Lands for a Community Forest.
Conducted a tour of the Parks Commission to view the Admiral's lands.
Conducted a broom bash on the Whiffin Spit.
Conducted three work parties on the Wieland Trail pursuant to our Stewardship agreement with the JDF EA Parks and Recreation Commission.
Conducted a briefing and slide show for the Mayor and Council of the District of Sooke.
Continued to explore trails and hiking areas and document the desirable trails in the region.
Conducted 13 guided hikes.
Cleared a trail between Townsend Rd and Otter Point Rd at John Phillips Memorial Park to create a trail system linking churches in Sooke's Churchs
Requested provision of a walking trail between Church and Anna Maria Roads to be incorporated with the Presbyterian Church development.
Revamped our web site. The new version is under revision.
For 2013 we are hoping to start a community recreation program for the JDF EA Parks and Recreation Commission, provided by our Society as a public service. The idea is to develop and advertise up to 12 hikes in the area and draw more people into an appreciation of our surroundings. To do this program, we shall be asking for members to volunteer to be a hike leader for one or more specific hikes. The hike leader would be trained in the hike and in basic first aid. We hope that the Society will be able to increase its profile in the Community while also fortifying the advocacy role by getting more citizens interested in trails and wilderness.
Nominations are open for the executive for 2013 to be elected at our Annual General Meeting. In particular, we are looking for a member who will stand as treasurer. We thank Judi Conwright who has done this so well for the Society for four years. She wishes to give another member a chance to step up to this position. Please get in touch if you are interested in this or any other position in the executive.
Our membership drive for 2013 is doing quite well. We are hoping for a 5% increase over our 2012 membership of 110. 2012 memberships expire in March. Thank you for renewing for 2013.
Please come out and join us in our hikes and events. Bring a friend to our hikes and recruit them to the Society. There is strength in numbers, and we also get to have some fun.
Check out our web site at
. It has been revamped thanks to Paul and James, our new webmasters.
In the meantime, have a happy and prosperous New Year.
Sid Jorna, President


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If you think of your blog as a business, or are thinking of running a business, Kate Hardcastle will inspire you!
Kate is one of the UK's leading "go-to" business experts and founded Insight With Passion – which donates 20% back to good causes. This session will give you enthusiasm about running your own business (yes, your blog is a business!), some real take-home ideas & inspirational case studies. It will spur you on, to tackle the big projects you've been dreaming of.
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Kate Hardcastle, is one of the UK's leading business experts for national TV & Media. As seen and heard weekly on BBC, ITV, Sky, Channel 4 and as a guest writer for The Guardian and Virgin, Kate has also led the turnaround of British branded businesses, as the Founder of Insight with Passion business transformation. Kate works on projects in the UK and Internationally and has been the Keynote Speaker as over 200 events including The Business Show, World Congress and Arabian Business Conference.
Supporting herself through her further education & schools of business such as INSEAD, Kate also pushed forwards with her career, breaking boundaries and receiving 25 national awards including Marketer of the Year. Kate's business Insight with Passion donates an impressive 20% back to good causes, which has been flagged as a case study by Downing Street. Kate is also a proud charity ambassador for Women In Sport, Diana Awards, RSPCA and founder of Positive Image Month. She's also a proud mum to daughter, Nya.
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United offers flights from the Marshall Islands to over 340 destinations worldwide.
Whether you visit the Marshall Islands to relax on Majuro's secluded beaches, take part in the Mobil All Micronesia Fishing Tournament, or dive reefs teeming with wildlife and World War II shipwrecks, travel to your next destination with United. United flights from the Marshall Islands depart from Marshall Islands International Airport (MAJ), also known as Amata Kabua International Airport, and Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA) located on Kwajalein Island.


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Coded messages sent by London drugs gang read out to jury
PUBLISHED: 16:47 20 February 2019 | UPDATED: 20:55 20 February 2019
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Coded messages sent by a London gang which offered crack cocaine and heroin for sale in Great Yarmouth were read out to a jury.
The "Deano" phone line was used by the county lines conspiracy to target known drug users in the town and was offering them "best of both" which Norwich Crown Court heard was crack cocaine and heroin.
The court has heard the gang heavily depended on mobile phones to contact each other and send texts to advertise the drugs.
Giving evidence Steve Hamiliton, a retired police officer with 30 years' experience, who is now a drugs expert witness, explained to the jury some of the messages sent on the phone, which used code-words commonly used by drug dealers and users, who wanted to hide messages about the drug deals taking place.
He said the drugs were often sold in £10 street deals and were packaged ready for sale. He said coded messages talking about "light and brown" in fact meant light for cocaine and brown for heroin,
Mr Hamilton said that other bulk messages which referred to "being about" was advertising that drugs were available to potential customers.
He said: "It means I'm available and in a position to supply drugs and the term best of both is in relation to the availability of crack cocaine and heroin."
Asked about the value of the drugs seized at the arrest of the gang, Mr Hamilton said the crack cocaine and heroin had a street value of around £4500.
William Donkoh, 31, is accused of running one of the main county line drug operations into Great Yarmouth, using a network of "enforcers" and "minions".
Donkoh, of Brooksby's Walk, Hackney, Tatjana Reinis, 40, of Rodney Road, Great Yarmouth, Irina Rasimovic, 31, of no fixed address, Ian Starkings, 38, of Pottergate, Norwich, Sebastian Arenas-Valencia, 20, from Wick Road, Hackney, Glonar Thomas, 19, from London, have all denied two counts of conspiracy to supply a Class A drug in Great Yarmouth between May 1, 2017 and June 27, 2018.
The trial continues.
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2019's charity is IMSLP.
I donate 10% of the money received from MusicaNeo to a local musical charity each year. For 2019, I have chosen IMSLP (The International Music Score Library Project). IMSLP had been a fabulous resource for me, both as an arranger and a player. (OK, they're not exactly local!)
I also donate money every year to the Richmond Symphony Orchestra and the Virginia Opera and the Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia.
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Up to 50 million Hotmail users email addresses were left exposed yesterday after one of the biggest security breaches in Internet history.
After a long day of updating hundreds of servers, Microsoft today claimed the security flaw - that allowed anyone to access users' email accounts - has been fixed.
Microsoft was alerted to a flaw that allowed a Swedish-hosted Internet site to access any user's Hotmail account without a password - and believed it had the issue resolved.
Microsoft was contacted about the bug by European users, and shut down the service until the issue was supposedly rectified, according to a company spokesperson.
However, tests showed that a slight variation on the original exploit still allowed access to accounts. The company believes it has now updated all its servers appropriately and is now performing a closer inspection of each machine.
"We've been updating the Hotmail servers throughout the morning. There was one that hadn't yet been updated, but it has now," said a Microsoft spokesperson. "We now have testers manually double checking each server to make sure they are updated. The bottom line is, it should be fixed."
The attack exposed tens of millions of potentially vulnerable accounts and did not require any hacking skills, only the name of a user account and the ability to cut and paste text.
The flaw, which was uncovered yesterday, was fixed on certain servers. But, by varying the server number entered, InfoWorld Test Center representatives still were able to access Hotmail email accounts without a password. InfoWorld representatives have confirmed that the flaw was no longer accessible yesterday afternoon.
A technical information source, Slashdot.org, also announced that Hotmail email accounts were vulnerable to the simple security breach.
The exploit appears not to be a "crack" so much as a backdoor exploit of the URL naming-conventions of Hotmail accounts. By using a certain URL combination with a specific parameter set to indicate no password, a re-direct occurs to Hotmail email accounts.
As the bug is part of the company's servers, Hotmail users need not worry about downloading a fix, according to Microsoft. The company also could not confirm if the bug was made possible by a new log-in system as part of the site.
"There is no consumer action required. They don't have to download a fix or anything, it's all resolved on the Microsoft side," the Microsoft spokesperson said. "I don't know the connection if any (to the new log-in system), we just acted quickly to protect users."
Hotmail, which was acquired by Microsoft last year, targets its free e-mail accounts at consumers, but many corporate users have used Hotmail or other free e-mail services as a backup to corporate messaging systems. It has approximately 40 million accounts.
Up to 50 million Hotmail users email addresses were left exposed yesterday after one of the biggest security breaches in Internet history.


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The Reeds baskets are produced by Fatima Jobe who is an Gambian architect from Senegal. The basket are handkraftet and the weaving tradition is from pre-colonial times. The weaving techniques have been given between women throughout generations to be able to transform the grass-like plant, Reeds, to these charming containers.
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Introduce a Little Thrill in Life with These Racy Adventure Tour Packages in India
Why You Should Go for Adventure Tours
Travelling holds in itself the power to transform you from the inside out. It can break the monotony of daily routine and add to it delighting freshness through newer adventures. There is always scope for a little thrill in life, and that you can surely do through a positively crazy and fun, adventure tour. For those, who live for activities that can very well give you a jolting adrenaline rush, would tell you why it is so satisfying to simply let go and enjoy your life with some animated adventures on your travel. In fact, there are now many Experiential Adventure Tour Packages that people are explicitly opting for with utmost zeal, to experience the excitement that comes from pushing your limits. Thomas Cook has many such meticulously-crafted packages that for the same.
Special Experiential Adventure Tour Packages for You
Thomas Cooks' Experiential Adventure Tour Packages are offered for various activities spread across different regions of India. These are meticulously designed to cool off even the most daring of adventure seekers, continually looking for more difficult of challenges with every tour they take. Be it trekking on the most arduous of mountain slopes or scuba diving in the deep sea waters; these adventure tour packages consist of everything that you want from an excellent adventurous trip.
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|Alleppey Getaway- Nehru Trophy Boat Race
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|2 Nights 3 Days
|Rs. 11,999
|Discover Ladakh by Motorbike
|Leh, Nubra Valley, Tso Moriri, Pangong
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|Best of High Mountains and Rivers- Auli, Chopta, Jayalgarh
|Kund, Chalkot, Auli, Chopta, Jayalgarh
|Chopta- Snow Trekking
Auli- Skiing, Auli Garson Trek, Camping
Jayalgarh- Bridge Slithering, Cliff Jumping, Kayaking, Rappelling
|6 Nights 7 Days
|Rs. 41,800
|Spectacular Chopta Trek with Multi Activity in Tehri and Jayalgarh
|Sursingdhar, Kund, Chalkot, Tehri, Jayalgarh, Chopta
|Chopta- Snow Trekking
Tehri- Kayaking, Jet Skiing, Boating, Mountain trekking, hot air balloon rides
Jayalgarh- Bridge Slithering, Cliff Jumping, Kayaking, Rappelling
|6 Nights 7 Days
|Rs. 42,900
|Andaman Adventure for Youth- Land Only
|Port Blair, Havelock Island
|Snorkelling, Scuba Diving, Sea Walking, Jet Skiing, Trekking
|5 Nights 6 Days
|Rs. 42,999
|Exciting Ladakh
|Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong
|Camel Safari, Jeep Safari, Camping, Mountain Biking
|7 Nights 8 Days
|Rs. 48,999
What All is Covered
Thomas Cook's Experiential Adventure Tour Packages are specially formulated not just to give you the best experience of adventures with your itinerary, but also encompass all the necessary prerequisites of a good travel plan. In addition to a streamlined agenda, these provide you with the benefits of secure transfers, comfy accommodation, fresh meals and so on.
With these wonderful packages, you can go backpacking on the Andaman Islands, across Port Blair and Havelock Island, and enjoy endless beach activities including scuba diving, jet skiing, sea-walking, snorkelling and much more. Similarly, an adventure trip to Auli while lets you revel in the pulsating action of skiing down the snow-draped mountains, rappelling and mountain climbing, Chopta makes for a superb destination ideal for trekking. You can make your way up to the famous Tungnath Temple or push your limits further by trekking up to Chandrashila. You can enjoy river crossing at Mandakini Valley or hike to Deodari Tal Lake in Kund, kayaking or body surfing at Jayalgarh, mountain-biking at Sursingdhar, and so on.
Ladakh is another excellent destination ideal for the thrill-seekers. With Thomas Cook's Experiential Adventure Tour Package for Ladakh, you can enjoy a range of heart-pumping activities like hiking, camping, mountain-biking and much more. Apart from the numerous adventure activities, you can also enjoy yourself sightseeing some of the most prominent places to visit at these well-known destinations. These include attractions like Central Jail, Carbyn's Cove, Radhanagar Beach etc. in Andamans, Deskit Gompa, Shanti Stupa, Pangong Lake etc. in Ladakh, Ukhimath Temple in Kund, Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary in Chopta etc.
Why You Should Opt for Experiential Adventure Tour Packages
Meticulously designed to challenge your limits, these experiential adventure tour packages take you on different adventure trips based on your liking. They bestow you with the freedom of enjoying your tour as your heart desires, without posing the limitations regarding time, activities etc. which is usually the case with other packages, while at the same time taking care of all the parallel needs of a travel plan including accommodation, food, transport, guide etc.
Best Places to Go for Adventure Experimental Tours
Andaman Islands
The country's most priceless asset, Andaman is a place of natural splendour and beauty. Unharmed by human civilisation, Andaman Islands promote eco-tourism. There is something for everyone here. If you're the kind of person who likes to hop in a vehicle and go sightseeing, you'll enjoy what Andaman has to offer. But if you're reading this article, chances are you're here for some adventure!
- Nearest Airport: Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair
- Best time to visit: Andaman is considered to be a year-round destination, experiencing minimum changes in temperature. Best time to visit however is November to mid-May.
Adventure activities:
1. Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
- Where: There are plenty of scuba diving resorts at Havelock and Neil Islands.
- When: All year.
- Cost per person: Depending on whether the service provider is PADI certifies or not, the cost per person can range from Rs. 4,000 – 5,000.
2. Trekking
- Where: Two of the most famous tracks are Mt. Harriet- Madhuban Trek and Diglipur- Saddle Peak Trek.
- When: Between November and April.
- Cost per person: Approx. Rs. 1300
3. Parasailing
- Where: Rajiv Gandhi Water sports complex and Havelock Island
- When: Anytime except for monsoon.
- Cost per person: Starts from Rs. 3,000
If you're a lover of heights and mountains, Uttarakhand is not a place where you'll be disappointed. Chopta is a small region of rich meadows and evergreen forests that have been tailor-fit for your adventurous needs by nature. There are many adventure sports activities that you can partake in at Chopta. Lush forests, beautiful water streams and snow-capped mountains make Chopta perfect for trekking and other winter sports.
- Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the closest (226 km).
- Best time to visit: Best time to visit Chopta is between April and November. If you want to witness snowfall, winters are an ideal time.
Adventure and Activities:
1. Paragliding
- Where: Magpie group have undertaken the Paragliding department of Chopta where advanced classes are held.
- When: Anytime between April and November is ideal.
- Cost per person: Rs. 1,000- 1,500
2. Snow Trekking
- Where: A trekking track in Garhwal region of the Himalayas, is a 5-day trip that goes from Chopta to Chandrashila.
- When: April- June, Sep- Nov.
- Cost per person: Rs. 8,160
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A close neighbour to Chopta, Auli is another destination in Uttarakhand where you can enjoy more snow-covered mountains, surrounded by coniferous and oak forests. Just like Chopta, Auli has a wide variety of winter sports and treks to offer. Auli's famous for alpine flora and unique wildlife like snow leopards and red foxes.
- Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the Closest (279 km) away.
- Best time to visit: Biggest attraction in Auli is Snow Skiing which is done in winters. That makes the ideal time to visit Auli is between November and March.
Adventure and Activities:
1.Snow Skiing
- Where: Auli is a very famous destination for Snow Skiing in Inda. One of the prime places that facilitate Snow skiing is Auli Ski Resort amongst many others.
- When: During winters when the snowing is at its peak maximum.
- Cost per person: Around Rs. 500
2. Auli Garson Trek
- Where: Gorson Bugyal, Auli Laga Salude, Uttarakhand
- When: Throughout the year except July and August.
3. Camping
- Where: Many resorts provide the facility of living in tents in a picturesque landscape.
- When: During Summertime when the snow-capped mountains have converted into lush green sceneries, ideally between March and June.
- Cost per person: Rs. 8,000 to 9,000
Approximately 90 km from Rishikesh, here's another beautiful destination for tourists to visit in Uttarakhand. It's a small town pitched on the bank of river Alaknanda and makes for an attractive destination for both families and solo adventurers.
- Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the closest to Jayalgarh.
- Best time to visit: Late September- October to Mid November.
- Adventure Activities: Bridge Slithering, Cliff Jumping, Kayaking, Rappelling, Jumaring etc.
Book Best of High Mountains and Rivers – Auli, Chopta and Jayalgarh
The town of Tehri is the Administrative and seat of the Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand. Famous for Tehri lake, it's the home ground for adventurers who are into water sports. People from all over the country come here to have the best watersports experience in the country.
- Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the closest to Tehri.
- Best time to visit: Best time to visit Tehri is in the summers between March and May.
- Adventure activities: Although famous for Watersports, options of aerial and land sports are also conducted in full swing and are available for tourists. These include river rafting, Kayaking, Jet Skiing, Boating, Mountain trekking, hot air balloon rides etc.
Spectacular Chopta Trek with Multi Activity in Tehri and Jayalgarh
Ladakh is a snow-covered heavenly district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir that extends from Kunlun to the Great Himalayas. Ladakh is beautified by huge lakes, deep valleys, beautiful trails, all amplified by the high altitude at which the city rests.
- Nearest airport: Leh airport is the closest to Ladakh.
- Best time to visit: Between May and September
Adventure and Activities:
1. Camel Safari
- Where: Diskit and Hunder valley.
- When: Between May and September.
2. Mountain Biking
- Where: Karakoram and Zanskar mountain ranges.
- When: June to August
3. Jeep Safari
- Where: Nubra valley, Zanskar valley, Pangong lake
- When: Between May and September.
Book Exciting Ladakh package here
So, book one of these thrilling Experiential Adventure Tour Packages with Thomas Cook and go on an adventure of a lifetime.


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Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo – Nagisa Kaworu x Ikari Shinji non-scale PVC figure set by Vertex
Vertex is going to release the Nagisa Kaworu x Ikari Shinji ( 渚カヲル×碇シンジ ) non-scale PVC figure set from the Neon Genesis Evangelion movie "Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo" ( ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版Q ). Will be released in November 2014. Around 300mm tall, 7,800 yen.
- Official Neon Genesis Evangelion homepage
- via Vertex


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Thursday November 12, 2015
5 minutes
from the weather network
What you can do:
Be present.
Hold space.
Actually listen (ie. refrain from thinking about whether or not your lover just texted a sexy picture of their shoulders or what you're going to have for dinner).
Breathe deep and feel your feet on the floor.
Bring Sleepytime tea and a hot water bottle with a dog on it. Even if there's a rainfall warning or a blizzard or you really just want to stay in your pyjamas and watch reruns of Nashville.
Stay for a sleepover and rub her back until she's sleeping even if you are also tired. Wait until she falls asleep and then you can follow.
What you can say:
"I believe you."
"I believe you."
"I believe you."
"I believe you."
"I love you."
"I support whatever choice you make."
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SAS Identified as a Leader in Customer Analytics Solutions by Independent Research Firm
To step ahead of competitors, companies must analyze customer data with speed, proficiency and accuracy. SAS understands this demand on marketers, and has been cited in The Forrester Wave™: Customer Analytics Solutions, Q2 2018, for its "broad range of best-in-class analytics." The report recognizes SAS as a Leader, earning top marks in both the Strategy and Market Presence categories.
"Sheer complexity and volume of customer data require analytics that go beyond traditional reporting to predicting customer intent and behavior at the moment of engagement," said Wilson Raj, Global Director of Customer Intelligence at SAS. "Customer analytics will optimize a brand's customer experience management activities and enable marketing leaders to drive growth strategies and generate revenue."
Customer analytics solutions allow companies access to data-derived insights through remarkable technology, customizable to the needs of the business. Marketing decisions can be made quickly, without the need for additional support from IT or data scientists.
SAS® Customer Intelligence maximizes automation by embedding advanced analytics such as machine learning across the platform, allowing users to identify, track, serve and retain customers, even when they're on multiple devices. "Functionally, SAS impresses with differentiated capabilities, such as multivariate testing to determine optimal content variants and algorithmically driven cross-channel attribution," the report states.
Strategically, SAS has also adapted to changes in the industry around open source technologies by "positioning itself as the connective tissue enabling intelligence across the enterprise," the report notes.
Learn more about how marketers get value from customer analytics.
SAS è leader negli analytics. Attraverso software innovativi e servizi, SAS aiuta e ispira i clienti in tutto il mondo a trasformare i dati in conoscenza. SAS fornisce THE POWER TO KNOW®. In Italia dal 1987, ha oggi una struttura di oltre 330 persone operative nelle sedi di Milano, Roma, Venezia Mestre e Torino.
Editorial contacts:
- Ufficio Stampa SAS
SAS Institute srl
Via Darwin 20/22
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Valeria Ravani
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- Choose a booth over a table. With higher backs, booths will block some of the background noise. The materials of booths are usually made with softer, more dense material than table chairs and can therefore dampen some of the sound.
- Sit with your back towards the wall. This will prevent sound coming from all sides of the room.
- Avoid sitting near the kitchen. Along with having to deal with the background noise of other diners, the kitchen tends to be the noisiest area of the restaurant and can exacerbate hearing difficulties.
- Choosing restaurants fitted with carpet and well lit areas. Carpets and heavy curtains can all help to minimise echoes and reverberations of background sound. Lighting can also play a crucial part as well lit areas will make it easier to lip read in comparison to dimmed lighting.


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Monday, January 28, 2019
The Ravenmaster
The Ravenmaster
My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London
By Christopher Skaife
Published by 4th Estate, 2018
This book is *exactly* what it "says on the tin" :-)
After a long and exemplary military career, Christopher Skaife applied to become a Yeoman Warder of Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London. He subsequently ended up becoming The Ravenmaster.
He debunks many of the myths which have grown up about the Tower and its ravens, but what he reveals about these incredibly intelligent and fiercely independent birds and their interaction with humans is even more fascinating and valuable in its turn.
This really is a superb book, a fascinating, side-splitting, sometimes heartbreaking description of his life and work, entwining folklore, history, natural history, science and the minutiae of his and the ravens' daily routines.
I found it absolutely riveting and I was really very sad when I reached the end. My only quibbles are 1/ that the US version apparently has a super cover photo of The Ravenmaster in his official dress uniform rather than the brooding and rather Edgar Allen Poe-esque cover designed for the British market, and 2/ that the few photographs are black and white, but these are very minor quibbles and in no way detract from the quality of the book.
Monday, January 14, 2019
Special Forces Cadets Series Book 1
By Chris Ryan
Published by Hot Key Books, February 7th, 2019
Max is ...different. An orphan, living in a children's home, he watches, listens and learns. He observes the world around him, reading about and learning any skill he thinks will be of use one day.
Those traits, his quick wits and decisive actions save his life and the lives of his companions one day when on a group mountain climb that goes badly wrong.
What he doesn't know is that he has been watched for a long time by a secretive and shadowy group looking for youngsters like him, who have specific characteristics, skill sets and mindsets, able to go into situations of extreme danger where adult soldiers could not go unobserved.
The selection course he is invited to go on is cut short when a group of terrorists storm a London school and hold the pupils hostage, and Max and his fellow recruits are thrown in the deep end during their first assignment.
I loved Chris Ryan's "Agent 21" series and seriously doubted whether he could better it. Judging by this gripping first book in a new YA series, he has definitely bettered it.
Can't wait for the next book!
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Nine Pints
Nine Pints
A Journey Through the Mysterious, Miraculous World of Blood
By Rose George
Published by Portobello Books, October 2018
This was a Christmas gift, and what an engrossing read it turned out to be.
As a UK blood donor, I thought I knew a bit about the Blood Transfusion Service, but that was very far from the case. The story about how modern blood transfusion services operate in the UK and abroad makes sobering reading; here we are so used to volunteers giving their blood freely that it seems almost distasteful
to think of donors being paid in other countries.
Blood always has and always will evoke strong emotions. From religious sects who refuse blood transfusions to cultures where menstruating women are exiled from their family homes during their "uncleanness", from the fear of blood borne diseases and the problems that life-saving transfusions of clotting factors can cause when contamination occurs, to the use of leeches in modern day medicine to counteract clotting and poor blood flow after surgery, this book contains something for every reader.
Fascinating, horrifying, gripping, terrifying in some parts and always utterly absorbing, this is well worth a read.
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What is a duplicate?
A duplicate is a product that appears more than once in the same location. These are separate products, but with matching information.
Duplicates are usually caused when a product that already exists is created again. This can happen either in Shopventory or in the connected merchant account.
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For instance:
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- A product which came from two separate integrations (e.g. Square and Shopify) will also be listed independently; these may need to be merged, but they are not true duplicates.
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For more information on the actions above:
- "Clear merchant account": The process of deleting products in each platform (Clover, Square, Shopify, etc) varies. Learn more
- How to Consolidate Products Across Locations
- "Merge Process": This refers to choosing one integration as your "master" inventory list. You will need to have a Shopventory team member reset your Shopventory account, delete all inventory from the other integration(s), import the master list, and export from Shopventory to the other integration(s).
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Planned USE (Photo management and editing on two systems): I recently purchased a Surface Pro 4 Tablet and have been enjoying using it in the field for photo editing via Lightroom and Photoshop.. My home computer is an iMac and it was the computer with my lightroom catalog on it. I thought, "wouldn't it be awesome top put my entire catalog onto an external instead of managing two different catalogs".. So I put my entire catalog onto a 1TB Toshiba Drive (Standard Magnetic Disk Drive, not SSD) and noticed a significant performance loss! I wanted to find something to get that performance back. After researching I found that an SSD drive should do the trick.. Problem is, most are VERY EXPENSIVE!! And the cheap drives are actually Hybrids meaning 128GBs are SSD and the rest is a Magnetic Disk Drive.. That would be worthless for me I need a full SSD such as this one from VectoTech!
Short Review (How did it perform): Simple answer is THIS DOES THE TRICK and I got all performance PLUS SOME back!! The VectoTech drive is about $75 – $100 less expensive than the better known drives on the market making it a GREAT VALUE! I got the performance back that I was missing and my catalog is actually running better now than it did on the internal drive on my Mac! (Internal Drive was Magnetic Disk and not SSD) The drive also works with both my Mac and Surface Book (See Tips Below).. The transfer speeds are AMAZING (Over 400 MBs) and the drive seems to be very high quality!! Very easy to pack and carry this drive!!
1.) I needed this to be used for both Mac and Windows.. SO I had to reformat this as an exFAT drive.. I decided on exFAT due to the fact that I sometimes edit videos on the same drive and my videos might be over 4GB/each (FAT32 can't host files over 4GB but exFAT can and MAC can't write on NTFS but can sometimes read it)
2.) For best performance keep this as NTFS or Mac OS Extended Journaled and it will perform around 430 MBs but as exFAT I usually get between 375 – 400MBs but usually closer to 400MBs constantly! Only change to FAT if you have to use on MAC and Windows.
3.) Remember, the size of your files also affect speeds! A ton of smaller files will be slower than larger files.. My drive is being used for photos so 400MBs is GREAT for that!! On larger videos, it is actually much quicker!
4.) If you aren't getting fast speeds make sure you have it in a USB 3.0 port (Usually the blue USB ports but not always. My Macs are black like 2.0 ports)
1.) Quick Read and Write Speeds – Again I tested this with several formats and both NTFS and Mac OS Extended had speeds way over 400MBs but I had to use exFAT due to it working on both a MAC and Windows system but still get close to 400MBs most of the time!! Very quick speeds!
2.) Plug and Play – Plug it in and you are ready to go!
3.) Very Slick looking!
4.) Being SSD it doesn't have all the mechanical parts of other drives! Meaning less can fail and and less can break! This makes me feel much better keeping my Lightroom Catalog on this drive (I am still backing it up on the old Toshiba External. Backups are important)
5.) Shock Resistant – Like I said, less to fail and break if dropped! Great for a portable drive. Heck, I have corrupted a Magentic Drive just by bumping it while it was working.. No worries doing that with an SSD
6.) Excellent Value – Same drive in a Samsung is around $400..
7.) Quality seems outstanding.. Very well built drive!
8.) Excellent Customer Service – I had to call them before I purchased and they answered quickly and very friendly!
9.) Assembled in the USA
1.) Price – While this is less expensive than big brands, SSD is still expensive compared to magnetic disk drives. I do love the VectoTech has been able to keep the price down on these!
Overall: I HIGHLY recommend this drive! I got all the performance back plus some that I lost when I moved my Lightroom Catalog to an external!
Tested and Works on
1.) Surface Pro 4
2.) iMac
3.) Regular Windows 8 PC
4.) Xbox One
6.) As a drive on my Router as a personal "Cloud"
7.) Wii U (My Wii U didn't provide enough power to the drive so I had to test it using this cable, at first I thought it just wasn't going to work but when I used this cable it worked fine)
Cable Matters Gold-Plated SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Y-Cable (20 Inches)
More test, photos, and updates coming soon! (Last Updated on 12/22 at 5:40est added WII U to my test after a request I received in my email)