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FBSPORT Lightweight Folding Camping & Beach Chair
Last updated date: September 29, 2020
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We looked at the top Beach Chairs and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Beach Chair you should buy.
Overall Take
This beach chair is soft and breathable and perfect for sitting on a sandy beach, lounging around a campfire or cheering for your child along the sidelines of a soccer field. Constructed from a high-strength aluminum alloy frame, these chairs are designed to last. They even come with side pockets to hold your cellphone, car keys and snacks. In our analysis of 35 expert reviews, the FBSPORT FBSPORT Lightweight Folding Camping & Beach Chair placed 4th when we looked at the top 11 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.
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Camping chairs are made of 1000D Oxford cloth with high-strength aluminum alloy frame. Our heavy duty backpacking chair weighs only 2 pounds which can hold up to 242 pounds/110kg.
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An Overview On Beach Chairs
When you're enjoying a long, leisurely day at the beach, it's best to keep your comfort in mind. While you can certainly lay on a beach blanket on the sand, there is something so relaxing about reclining in a beach chair.
A beach chair is a low, highly portable and comfortable chair designed to take to the beach. They are close to the ground so it's easy for you to stretch your legs out into the sand. Keep in mind that lower beach chairs are a little harder to get out of. If this is an issue for you, opt for a slightly taller beach chair. Most beach chairs have adjustable backrests so you can set it at an angle that's most comfortable for you.
An often under-looked element of beach chairs are armrests. They provide a lot of comfort and stability, but they also get hot in the direct sunlight. Look for beach chairs where the arms are made out of wood or are padded with fabric. The metallic arms can get quite warm after a day at the beach. Wider armrests provide more comfort than narrow ones.
DWYM Fun Fact
Beach chairs can get quite dirty since they are used outdoors. You'll find they sometimes are covered in dirt, sand or mildew. To get your beach chair looking like new, spray it with a bit of white vinegar. Then use a clean sponge to wipe the chair completely. Next, use a mixture of warm water and laundry detergent, plus some lemon juice, to wash the chairs. Rinse off the soap mixture with warm water. Ensure your chairs air dry completely before folding them and storing them. This way, you can keep your chairs fresh for another enjoyable day at the beach.
The Beach Chair Buying Guide
- When it comes to beach chairs, one of the most important elements to review is their portability. How easy is the chair to fold and set up again? Does it come with straps so you can wear it as a backpack? Are there additional carrying straps you can use? You should also look for one that is lightweight so it's not a burden to carry down to the shore.
- When you're reclining, you want to make sure you can find just the right angle. Look for a beach chair that has multiple adjustable backrest positions. You may want to recline almost fully while sunbathing and sit up a bit to enjoy a snack and a beer.
- Check the weight capacity of the chair to ensure it can accommodate your needs. Most beach chairs have a weight capacity of between 200 and 400 pounds.
- Beach chairs with the right accessories really improve the whole experience. For example, having a drink holder attached to your chair means you won't accidentally kick over your beer into the sand. A towel bar attached to the back of the chair lets you dry out your towel without getting it covered in sand. Plus, extra pockets provide you with a safe space to keep important papers or items.


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The Red deer Part II
New Zealand Big Game Records Series Volume Six
Written and compiled for the New Zealand Deerstalkers' Association, Incorporated.
D. Bruce Banwell
Size 220 x 145 mm 344pp, + 16pp colour
Colour and black and white photographs
May 2011
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The Red deer Part II
New Zealand Big Game Records Series Volume Six
Written and compiled for the New Zealand Deerstalkers' Association, Incorporated.
D. Bruce Banwell
Size 220 x 145 mm 344pp, + 16pp colour
Colour and black and white photographs
May 2011
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Bruce Banwell has been involved with the New Zealand Deerstalkers' Association since 1948. He has been a member of eight different branches, president of three, executive member of four and secretary and treasurer of Southland branch. He is Deputy Chief Judge of the National Judging Panel for which he is responsible for the training programme.
His study and previous hunting of deer has found him in almost every corner of New Zealand where deer are found. His research into this animal as a species has taken him to the majority of deer range of the northern hemisphere from Ireland and the Hebrides, across the Eurasian continent to Manitoba in Canada and many parts of Asia. He has researched the origins and history of Red deer, Sika, Wapiti, Fallow deer, Rusa, Sambar and Whitetail deer in particular the various species, subspecies and strains that were introduced and acclimatised here in New Zealand.
His knowledge of deer, in particular Red deer and Sika and his recognition as an international authority on these two species, has recently been used to supply flesh samples for a programme of D.N.A. sequences from the Otago Red deer herd, considered to possibly be the only surviving specimens of Cervus elaphus scoticus left in the world. These have been sent to the Irish Republic so they may be compared with the remaining populations existing in Scotland and Ireland, as well as a selection across the spectrum of the European Continent. His writing appears regularly in journals and magazines here in New Zealand, and other overseas countries, including regular contributions to the British Deer Association's journal, Deer. He is a member of the Deer Specialist Group of the I.U.C.N. (World Conservation Union).
Some recent achievements and honours include: Made a National Life Member of the N.Z.D.A. in 2009. Made an Honorary Life Member of the Saint Hubert's Club of Ireland in 2009. Was a honoured guest of the Wild Deer Association of Ireland during 2009. Was honoured by the acceptance of identifying the Eastern European form of Red deer as a separate subspecies in 1995.
The Red deer Part II, is the sixth in a series of books that will eventually form the official N.Z.D.A. record series, covering the top trophies taken in New Zealand for all game animals recognised by that organisation. Each work will look at the origin, liberation, spread and establishment, present status, location and how to hunt information, as well as listing all known trophies and their Douglas Score statistics as recorded by the New Zealand Deerstalkers' Association.

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Lit-Mag #39 – Berlin
Towards the Conference
Bright as amphibian skin,
the lakes encircle the city.
They glint on approach,
then dull as we close.
Walking the Wannsee paths
where a speedboat passes
under the spotlight, I watch
how I sit by the water:
viral eight-leggers, bold
climbers, discern my sweat,
my hair is their handhold
for an unseen ascent.
My talk is on channels.
I will track those caravans
in the air, under oceans,
showing how the shows
clamber along cables, I'll
attempt to say why
to learn from the Talkmasters
is to learn to be victorious,
remembering voice and gesture,
that seasons are schedules,
the directive written in the decor:
national in content, global in form.
Starlet, wander through glass
and liberate that six pack fast.
Search and the camera will find you.
Take a walk on Peacock Island,
where the Minister, before he departed,
put on, they say, some great parties.
Although such programmes last
like clay pots notched with curses,
or china smashed the night before the knot,
or in mobile sarcophagi, the surging glass –
within the walls of the New National Gallery
a dark-suited gentleman suggested
I take my hand from the glass that protected
the manifesto: All Art Is Destruction.
Are you at the conference too? Among these lives
millennium sextuplets have landed.
I am learning to win a million in fifty languages.
Among the four million, I head for the archives.
While Mercedes loitered on the white streets,
and beggars invested in the cafés,
in the queue for drafts and postures,
cold infringed my skin's liberties.
The levels of the palace to Lenin would rise,
a Great Hall billow over the Reichstag,
communists in cellars, hands above heads,
later an adjutant depositing a device.
Land use improved as women with mugs
and buckets would sprinkle the leaves and roots
on the ground before the walls of the Reichstag
that stonemasons had hacked at while drunk.
Then came the number on the signs for penthouses,
where the grassy forecourt to parliament
had been an informal football pitch.
The ploughed earth lay behind wire fences.
The building changes, the channels switch:
sixties' shopping centres, thirties' semis.
The skyline rewritten, the malls redrawn,
to make buildings to live out a life with.
This morning, the roof tiles were transmitting the sun,
the cumulus live on glass, like a culture on film.
As the white clouds darkened and paled through the evening,
in the ground-floor windows, news grew on the screen.
Then an archive of suns opened its doors, the panes
all around still flickering with the culture on film.
The swing of a satellite against the shift of stars:
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Happy Monday, friends! I can't believe my Summer Break is already halfway! 🙊 Eek! School starts again on September 2nd. I'm a kindergarten teacher, but finding a permanent, full-time job as a kindergarten teacher here in Belgium, can be so difficult. It's a common issue here. However, I'm not giving up hope and I'm staying POSITIVE! 🍀
Today I'm creating an ocean inspired shaker card with the Sunshine & Friendship Set from My Favorite Things along with their Drink up the Sunshine Set. Make sure to watch the video below for tips and tricks.
First, I stamped, colored and die cut a bunch of images from the Sunshine & Friendship Set from My Favorite Things and the Drink up the Sunshine Set. I used a circle die to create a beautiful tropical foliage frame for my shaker.
For the base of my shaker card, I used two layers of Fun Foam, Tonic Studios Deluxe Adhesive and a sheet of acetate.
I filled up the shaker with a (discontinued) sequin shaker mix from Little Things from Lucy's Cards. I'm linking to a similar one. 🙂 To finish off the card, I added sparkle with a Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen and of course a coat of Tonic Nuvo Crystal Glaze for extra gloss!
That's it for now. Thank you so much for stopping by! Sending big hugs! 🥰😘
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This sweet momento can symbolise someone you love or be your very own initials. Each letter is hung on a signature hoop earring with butterfly closure.
We love to wear these stacked up with our other favourite earrings. Sold as a single - you can get as many different letters as you like.
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This item is MADE TO ORDER and will be dispatched in 6-8 weeks.
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Our rings are made to order - each ring is hand-made especially for you in our Auckland-based Atelier.
You can order the exact size you require - we work in US and UK (letter) sizing.
If the required size doesn't appear on the drop down menu, select the option "OTHER" and type in the size you are after.
Unsure of your size? A complimentary ring sizer is available here.
Please note that the sizer is sent from our New Zealand-based HQ and might take a while to arrive.
* Note: If you guess your size and it needs to be altered, you will incur an alteration fee. If the ring to be altered is gold-plated, an additional re-plating fee will be incurred.


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Baby shoe bronzing refers to process of coating the shoes of your baby with layers of luster bronze. This process is known to help preserve the shoe or item for a very long time. The idea of bronzing or electroplating an item with bronze metal is known to help create longevity on the item, as archeological studies in Asia have discovered that most bronzed relics has been traced back to 3000 BC.
Baby shoe bronzing is very popular and if not for anything, it really helps you to preserve those "first steps" made by your baby and in later years, your baby will appreciate you for it. Below are more interesting details about the bronzing of baby shoes.
Types of baby shoes to be bronzed
Whatever is the type of shoes you choose to preserve a memento, the process of bronzing can be carried out to preserve those teetering steps your baby first took. From tiny sneakers, tiny slipper to classic walking shoes, etc pewter, antique, or light bronze can be plated on the shoes.
Choosing a bronzing company
There are many companies out there engaging in the "baby shoe bronzing business" but not all will really give you what you want. Certainly you may not want to see a crack or chip on the bronze finish after a short term of receiving your bronzed shoes. For this reason, you should ensure that the company or bronzer you choose has a reputation for applying electroplating instead of "painting" or "Spraying" the shoes with metallic-like base paints.
Real Electroplating with antique, light or pewter bronze will make your baby's shoes or keepsakes a treasured property for many years to come. So, when choosing a company, electroplating should readily come to your mind. Make adequate research on this before sending those baby shoes over for bronzing. In addition, you need must understand that bronzing takes a lot of stages before the finishing is achieve, hence be wary of companies that offer to bronze your shoes in no time at all. This is not to say that you wait for eternity. No, it is preferable to go for company that applies the due process.
Finally, you can shop around the Internet for more information on about real baby shoes bronzing. American Bronzing, Family Heirlooms, True North Bronzing Co, Baby Steps Shoes, Valley Forge Gifts, etc are some reputable online sources you may want to checkout if you truly want to preserve those first steps of your child.


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I have always thought of stock evaluation as being analogous to setting out on a strenuous hike through difficult terrain. Prior to departure, it is essential that hikers prepare themselves for the journey ahead, stick to the trail, and anticipate setbacks. Many scenic hikes in our national parks also traverse some of the most dangerous ground. Thus, one must not get sidetracked or risk being mauled by fire ants, falling boulders, or the all-too-familiar bear.
This brings me to Timberland
These aren't your childhood boots
Now that I live in Southern California, where snow is as ubiquitous as a Republican in Haight-Ashbury, and since fatherhood has rendered my hiking days a distant memory, Timberlands had vanished from my psyche... until just today. I find myself in a camping store where patrons are snatching up these shoes like kids grabbing candy from a smashed pinata.
I scan the racks and discover that Timberland isn't just selling those plain tan hiking boots anymore. In fact, it is selling everything but. The shoes are all reasonably priced; most sell for under $120. The crafting and style on the footwear are outstanding. These are clearly more than my childhood Timberlands ever were.
Vision dictates action
Then the most extraordinary thing happens. I have a vision! Peter Lynch, shock of white hair and all, appears before me. He sticks his finger at me and proclaims in an unearthly voice, "Buy what you know!" He points to his feet. He wears a pair of Timberlands. Then he vanishes. (Please note: I have no idea if Peter Lynch actually wears Timberlands.)
The time is nigh. I must evaluate Timberland as a stock. The words "hidden gem" scream at me. If Timberland has been out of my mind for so long, maybe others have also overlooked it. I pull up its key statistics on the computer, see it has a return on equity of 30.97%, and... get called to give my daughter a bath. No, not now! Not with an ROE of 31% staring me in the face. Heck, I think, I don't need to see more anyway. I enter an order for several hundred shares to be executed on the open and tend to the kids. I retire to bed without going any further with my research.
Pebble in the shoe
That night, I have a terrible dream. I am hiking with my Timberlands up Yosemite Falls. I pound up the trail, just as I had in reality 15 years ago, so well prepared that when I hit the summit the sudden hailstorm barely affects me. All around me, however, are inexperienced hikers in shorts and tank tops, shivering under what little cover they could find, knees pulled tight to chests, staring longingly at my poncho and long pants.
Then everything changes. Suddenly, everyone else is wearing the proper gear and I am the dunderhead without proper protection, curled up in a fetal position under a tree. And Peter Lynch is there, in his Timberlands, wagging a finger at me, "Buy what you know -- at a reasonable price." He laughs maniacally, as do all the other hikers. I look to the sky and scream, "Nooooooooooo!"
I bolt upright in bed, in a cold sweat, and look to the clock. 6:45 a.m. My buy order has gone through. I finish my due diligence, only to discover to my dread that I have indeed committed the equivalent error of hiking four miles in-country without packing food, water, a map, or a compass -- and a storm threatens on the horizon. I committed capital without proper research.
A Hidden Gem?
Fortunately, it turns out that Timberland is a solid company. It just isn't the hidden gem I thought I'd uncovered. At a market cap of $2 billion, it is larger than I'd prefer. Its EV/FCF/G ratio is 1.15 and its PEG is 1.24, which suggests it is mildly overpriced. I can't honestly say that its product has a sustainable competitive advantage. Boots are boots, after all. Wolverine World Wide
A silver lining in ROE
There is, however, plenty of good news. A company can't generate a 31% ROE without there being a few other things that shine through. It's generating some healthy cash flow, has coin in the bank and zero debt, and a strong net profit margin. To wit:
|Stacked Timber
|Free cash flow (TTM)
|$118.5 million
|Cash on hand
|$163.0 million
|EPS growth
|Sales growth
|Net margin
All this number crunching doesn't even mention two other concerns. As fellow Fool David Meier has pointed out, it's taking over 100 days to convert resources into usable cash flow for the company. Also, Timberland is a retail business. Now, boots may not be as subject to teen fashion fickleness as are products of Abercrombie & Fitch
Action dictates reaction
So now what do I do? By my estimation, I have overpaid for a good company with a product I know and understood. Do I stay in the woods without supplies, build a lean-to and wait, or do I try to hike back through the storm?
Fortunately, my trading commission costs are low because I've chosen a discount broker. I could sell and only incur a tiny loss of a few bucks, but the loss isn't the issue. It's the fact that I bought a stock based on limited research and a surge of giddiness.
The lesson
The lesson is one all investors learn repeatedly, and often forget repeatedly, during our careers. Something catches our eye, like a coin glinting to a crow, and we swoop down on it without really examining it in detail. It's hard to watch a Travelzoo
You wouldn't hike into the Grand Canyon without understanding that the hike back up will be harder than going down. Thus, you shouldn't be tempted to bite at a stock that has only one great metric -- in this case ROE -- going for it.
I sold my shares a few minutes later, but I am keeping a close eye on Timberland. As often happens with quality companies, sometimes their stocks sell off for reasons that aren't material to their business. It's exactly that kind of event that just makes me reach deep inside this pricey pair of boots and find a gem tucked inside.
If you're interested in how Tom Gardner's Hidden Gems recommendations have returned an average of 30% over the past 16 months (vs. a 3% S&P 500 gain), try a 30-dayfree trialto his newsletter -- no strings attached.
Fool contributor Lawrence Meyers owns no companies mentioned in this article. The Motley Fool is investors writing for investors.


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The district planned to convert a four-story office building in El Segundo into a 1,200-student high school, entailing extensive demolition and several environmental issues. PlaceWorks prepared five risk assessments—PEA, health risk, electromagnetic field (EMF), pipeline safety, and rail safety. Six other technical studies also supported the EIR, including in-house air quality/GHG, noise, and geohazards.
Later the district proposed to add a joint-use sports complex with a large gymnasium and an aquatics center, which required a supplemental EIR. Because of high methane levels, PlaceWorks devised a subsurface gas remediation system that used venting systems, impenetrable membranes, and a network of indoor and outdoor vapor monitoring probes. Also, nearly half of the aquatics center deviated from the setback requirement for EMF, so PlaceWorks prepared an EMF management plan. The supplemental EIR had no significant impacts after all mitigation measures were applied.


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THE couple freed by the Court of Appeal after their convictions for poisoning a three-year-old foster boy with salt were quashed, were back home in the Midlands today.
And Angela Gay revealed she still yearns to become a mother - despite her nightmare ordeal.
Angela and her husband Ian were given bail by the Court of Appeal in London after their appeal against their conviction for the manslaughter of three-year-old Christian Blewitt, the blond, playful youngster they hoped to adopt, was upheld.
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Angela, who will be 40 next Tuesday, was told at 16 she could not have children because of a congenital heart disease.
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And she did not rule out trying again to adopt children in the future.
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Angela and Ian, aged 38, arrived home in the Black Country last night, when they were reunited with family and friends.
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The Gays, a wealthy couple who met at a London university, were charged with murdering Christian, who was in the care of Sandwell social services, by force-feeding him salt.
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Monitoring patients who require blood-thinners and educating them about drug and food safety are the primary functions of San Angelo Community Medical Center's Anticoagulation Clinic. We treat patients who have a variety of conditions, such as atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis, as well as some who have had major joint replacements, to prevent clotting in the legs.
Practitioners give focused assessments, check vital signs and give a blood test that takes only about a minute before results are available for the patient. Clotting can block the blood supply to organs such as the brain or heart and cause a stroke or heart attack. The clinic also helps patients to regulate their dosages of Coumadin (Warfarin), a drug used to help slow blood clotting, and educates patients about drug and food interactions.
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Katherine MacNeil's award-winning design opened up
the existing cramped kitchen, incorporating it with the
dining space and family room.
When Caroline Rapking and her husband, David Hemingson, bought their home overlooking Lake Audubon in Reston, Virginia, in 2004, they hadn't planned on such extensive renovations. But after just three years in their house, the couple felt it was time to either upgrade or move. "We were trying to decide whether to buy another home with a more modern kitchen and bathrooms," says Rapking. "But we loved Reston, especially being here on the lake. This home feels like a vacation, so we decided to stay and make it the home we wanted to live in for the next 10 years."
Designer Katherine MacNeil of Burke, Virginia-based Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc., recalls the major goals of the lakefront project. "This was the typical Northern Virginia two-story colonial," she says, "so we really wanted to open up the floor plan and take advantage of the drop-dead-gorgeous lake views." The project recently garnered two 2007 Contractor of the Year awards: one for residential kitchens between $100,000 and $150,000 and one for creative solutions under $15,000. The project also included a basement makeover.
Because of Chesapeake Bay watershed restrictions, adding square footage onto the home was not an option; MacNeil was limited to reconfiguring the existing space. Prior to the remodel, the kitchen was surrounded with walls, separating it from both the family room and dining area. After tearing down the dry-walled dividers, making it now one large space, MacNeil also replaced 28 feet of the rear exterior wall with a sun wall—floor-to-ceiling tempered, insulated glass panels framed with solid cedar. "Before, the only view to the lake was a six-foot patio door and a bay window," says MacNeil. "Now you can see the lake as soon as you come in the front door."
The open floor plan also complements the way in which Rapking and Hemingson live in the home. "We have very large families and many friends who like to visit, and we both have jobs for which we do a lot of entertaining," says Rapking, who is an information-technology consultant for Fairfax-based CGI. Hemingson holds a similar position with BearingPoint in McLean, Virginia. "When we have guests over now, we can all enjoy and be near each other while I'm preparing dinner."
And Rapking loves to cook. "It's my relaxing hobby," she says, "so I wanted someplace where I could have my gadgets, all of the high-end appliances and a functional layout." Indeed, the updated kitchen boasts a 48-inch Wolf cooktop, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, double convection wall ovens, a warming drawer and an integrated dishwasher hidden behind a decorative panel. There's even a separate coffee bar with a small sink and a 15-inch beverage refrigerator.
The home's overall design style was inspired by the extensive collection of Mission-style furniture the pair had collected over the years. "One of my goals for the project was to take what they had and make a framework to complement the way they lived," says MacNeil. In the adjoining family room, the fireplace's neutral brick surround was replaced with 12-by-24-inch Italian porcelain tiles that resemble textured oxidized steel. An earthy color palette consisting of a brownish-leather hue on the walls and ivory on the ceiling "creates an envelope of warmth," she says.
Although Rapking's favorite part of the remodel is her new kitchen, David Hemingson is most pleased with the unexpected transformation of an unfinished space over their garage. The previously gloomy room is now a home office complete with powder room, file cabinets built into the eaves and plenty of recessed lighting. But it is perhaps the added natural light that makes the space so inviting. MacNeil added a large window on the rear wall, as well as skylights with motorized sunshades to reduce glare.
After updating their typical lakefront colonial to a contemporary space with a Mission-style twist, Rapking and Hemingson won't be packing up and moving out any time soon. "There is no question in my mind we will be in this house for the next 10 years," Rapking says. "Maybe even a little longer."
Writer Kelli Rosen is based in Monkton, Maryland. Photographer Greg Hadley is based in Fairfax, Virginia.
A 28-foot wall of windows in the adjacent family room
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We set out to get under the skin of the 130 destinations that we visit, from Egypt to Jamaica and from Bolivia to Japan. Combining the must-sees with the who-knews, we provide authentic travel experiences across the globe.
Discover the vast, diverse continent that is Africa. Navigate through aromatic medinas, drive across stretching golden plains in search of the Big Five and discover tribal cultures. We challenge you not to fall in love.
Asia offers a heady mix of diverse traditions, religions, cuisine and architecture. Get a flavour of its variety, from the iconic Taj Mahal to the staggering scenery of the Himalaya.
Australasia is a region of vibrant colour, staggering landscapes and contrasting cultures. Compact yet varied, New Zealand is all about the great outdoors, from snow-topped mountains to iridescent glacial lakes.
From the windy Atlantic coast to the eastern taiga forests, and the polar tundra to the sunny Mediterranean, Europe's variety is second to none. The diversity of cuisine, culture and climate mirrors that of its landscape.
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The Middle East is a concoction of welcoming people, ancient sites, vast deserts and delicious food. Uncover history that spans millenia in colossal archaeological sites and sleep under starry skies in the Arabian desert.
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North America is home to dynamic cities, rich cultural diversity and inspiring national parks. From the canyons and deserts of the USA to Canada's Rocky Mountains and Alaska's wildlife, its charms are hard to resist.
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Central America is packed with fascinating Mayan history, colourful modern cultures and pristine beaches. Here the rainforests, cloud forests and barrier reef bustle with biodiversity.
Fields of sugar cane, rum distilleries, freshly-cooked fish and jerk chicken and a laid-back attitude to life - there's lots to love about Caribbean holidays. And of course there's the azure waters and vast sandy beaches.
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Explore the world's largest rainforest and marvel at its highest waterfall. Walk its longest mountain range and discover its highest capital city. All washed down with hearty food and world-class wines.
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Our polar expeditions are among the most awe-inspiring journeys you'll ever make. Choose from the Arctic, home to polar bear and walrus, or the towering icebergs and penguin rookeries of Antarctica.
Adventure doesn't have to take you out of your comfort zone; from activities like zip-wiring in Costa Rica, to tasting local dishes in Italy and staying with local families in Peru, there's a little adventure to be found on all our travels.
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Our walking and trekking holidays take you closer to your destination. Choose from gentle walks through vineyards and along coastlines in Europe or more challenging mountain treks.
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You'll discover more travelling on two wheels. A cycling holiday means slowing down and getting under the skin of a destination, from the Spanish Pyrenees to the rice paddies of Vietnam.
Self-Guided Trips
A self-guided trip is a holiday on your own terms. Set your own pace and choose when and where you stop. We'll look after the rest, from routes and maps to luggage and accommodation.
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Our polar expeditions are among the most awe-inspiring journeys you'll ever make. Choose from the Arctic, home to polar bear and walrus, or the towering icebergs and penguin rookeries of Antarctica.
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Come face-to-face with mountain gorilla in Uganda, search for rhino in Swaziland or swim with sea lion in the Galapagos. We've put together 100 wildlife trips across all seven continents.
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Explore beyond the usual tourist landmarks on our limited edition holidays. From photography trips with professional photographers to festival tours with local experts, Beyond trips offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
At Explore, we're the experts in adventure travel. Our small group adventure holidays have been running since 1981. Today, Explore is one of the most trusted travel companies in the UK with over 500 trips to more than 120 countries.
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Starting in Longyearbyen, we leave civilisation behind. Our aim is to sail this remote polar region in order to experience the arctic wilderness, drift ice, flora and fauna. The further north that we sail, the more ice we will meet, and this ice will gradually build up into large ice floes with seals resting on them. This is polar bear country, where the bears hunt for food and you will have the chance of seeing the 'King of the Arctic' in his natural habitat.
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Itineraries on some departure dates may differ, please select the itinerary that you wish to explore.
Seasonal Climate Despite the northern latitudes the climate in Norway is not extreme, due to the affects of the North Atlantic Drift. Between May and September is the best time to visit this region, with summer temperatures reaching the high teens and rain a regular feature year round along the coast. North of the Arctic Circle the sun does not set between the middle of May and the end of July, so you can expect to encounter the midnight sun during this period.
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Between May and September is the best time to visit this region, with summer temperatures reaching a maximum of 5 degrees centigrade. North of the Arctic Circle, the sun does not set between the middle of May and the end of July, so you can expect to encounter the midnight sun during this period.
To add to your polar adventure, kayaking is available as an optional excursion on some of our departures from GBP 509 per person. This optional extra is only available if you book prior to departure - please speak to one of our polar experts for availability and to reserve your place.
Parkas This will be provided by the ship operator. Please register your size with us before travel and we will arrange for your parka to be available in your cabin on arrival. Gloves Keeping your hands warm and dry can be a challenge. Thin polypropylene gloves can be worn underneath warm outergloves. This allows you some protection from the cold when removing your gloves to operate your camera etc. We strongly recommend that you bring more than one pair of gloves, in case one gets wet (or lost). Hat/Cap Warm, woollen hat/cap to protect your ears, as well as a scarf, neck gaiter or other face protection, such as a balaclava. Trousers Water-resistant trousers of coated nylon or, even better Gore-Tex®, are essential for your comfort. They can be worn over your regular clothes to keep you warm and dry. We suggest that you purchase trousers a few sizes larger than you normally wear as you will be wearing them over other clothing. Gore-Tex® or similar fabrics are excellent for keeping out wind and water without trapping excess heat. In addition to your waterproof trousers, warm ski pants are suggested if you have them. Warm trousers such as jeans, corduroys etc. are also good. Socks Warm wool socks worn over a thin pair of silk, polypropylene socks should provide enough warmth and insulation for your feet. Bring several pairs of socks, since you will inevitably get your feet wet. Outer Clothing Woollen, knit or cotton jumpers/tops, polar fleece tops (medium weight), several cotton turtlenecks and T-shirts for layering on and off the ship. Underclothing Thermal underwear is highly recommended as it will keep you warm without adding bulk. Most polar travellers prefer a lightweight version.
Complimentary, used, waterproof boots will be supplied onboard. However, guests might want to bring their own if they are the following sizes due to the limited quantities onboard: - men's UK size 12 & 13 1/2 - women's UK size below three & seven and above Guests must bring their own if they are: - men's UK size six 1/2 or smaller - men's UK size 13 1/2 or larger - women's UK size two or smaller - women's UK size nine 1/2 or larger These are rubber, waterproof boots that are just below your knees with a strong, ridged non-skid sole. You usually have to step from the Zodiac into icy water up to 30 cm high on most landings. Do not bring heavy, cumbersome boots that make it difficult to walk or boots with metal cleats, as they cannot be used for landings. For maximum warmth, wear loose-fitting boots and two pairs of socks. Try out your boots before the voyage.
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Sunglasses and sun cream Personal toiletries A refilllable water bottle Books/reading material Camera and extra memory cards (and something to protect the camera when out in the elements - dry bags are very useful for protecting camera gear) Seasickness remedy Walking poles Personal First Aid
Expedition, Zodiac
At a nimble 105 metres (345 ft) in length, with a capacity to hold 132 guests, the Expedition is an ideal vessel to ply polar waters. The ship is large enough to provide stability, speed, spacious cabins and ample public space, yet she is small enough to manoeuvre in remote areas and get you close to the action. Ship stabilizers ensure a smooth ride in rough waters, such as the infamous Drake Passage, allowing you to enjoy more of your time at sea. A fleet of ten zodiacs allows passengers to get out and actively explore the remote shores of our destinations. The Expedition is a speedy vessel. A top speed of 16 knots means you'll spend less time getting from A to B, and more time to explore your surroundings.
The lead-in prices on our website are based on outward facing, category one cabins on the lower deck. . Category one cabins are triple or quad share. They are comfortable with a private toilet and shower, and porthole. The Expedition has a number of different cabin categories, ranging from quads, twins and suites - all are outside facing, with two beds (apart from the suites which have queen size beds). Some cabins have larger windows, depending on your cabin grade. We can also offer single occupancy at a supplement which will be subject to availability at the time of booking. A full layout of the deck plan can be found under the Polar Ships section on our website. Your confirmed cabin type will appear on your Booking Confirmation which will be sent on receipt of your deposit payment.
Onboard our expedition ship you'll find a diversity of gourmet international cuisines prepared and catered by professional chefs; all meals are included in the price of your expedition. Dining is casual, tables are unassigned and the dining room is capable of seating the entire passenger compliment at one time. There is always a selection of different meals available, and vegetarians will find plenty of options. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice; please advise us at time of confirmation. Coffee, tea and water are all provided free of charge. All other beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are not included and can be purchased in the dining room, pub or in the lounge.
We strongly recommend that you check your government's travel advisory for up-to-date information and advice about your destination: safety and security, entry requirements, health, local laws and customs. For UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice click here.
For more information from Explore about travel advice, click here
Please note that some countries require proof of parental consent when travelling overseas with under 18s. Please check requirements with the relevant embassy or consular office well in advance of travel if this applies to your party.
Once your booking has been confirmed we guarantee the price will not increase, whatever the circumstances. Before booking please ensure you have read our important tour pricing information.Booking Conditions
Norway: Entry visas NOT required by UK, AUS, NZ, USA, CAN Citizens. Other nationalities should consult the relevant consulate. All visa information is subject to change. You should confirm all visa related issues with the relevant Embassy prior to departure.
If you do require assistance in obtaining a visa then you may be able to apply through Explore's recommended visa service in the UK, Travcour. See www.travcour.com to download the relevant visa application for your trip, if applicable (UK citizens only), along with details of how to apply for your visa through Travcour. The Team at Travcour will be happy to answer specific questions relating to visa applications, please call them directly on 0208 5431846.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a full passport, with the correct validity for your chosen destination.
Before booking your Explore trip, please ensure that you read both our Essential Information and Booking Conditions.
Customers who have chosen to book on the 'Land Only' arrangements of our tour, please ensure that you have checked your tour specific 'Joining Instructions' prior to booking your own travel arrangements. Your joining instructions can be found below in the dates and prices information.
You may also be eligible for the Free Explore Transfer.
Customers booked on the 'Land Only' arrangements will receive a Free Transfer, provided you arrive and depart on the tour only itinerary start and end dates. The complimentary transfers will be arranged from the Explore designated airport or train station to your trips joining point, and then back from the ending point to the designated airport or train station. Generally the airport or station that Explore have selected will be the one that is closest to the town or city where the trip starts, or the one nearest to the joining point. It will be either an airport or train station but not both.
The exception to this rule is customers who are booked on a tour where the joining and ending point is at the designated airport or train station.
Free transfers are not available for Self-Guided, Polar, Tailormade or Tours for Churches customers.
If you are not eligible for the Free Transfer then you will need to make your own way through to the joining and ending point. On a majority of our tours Explore will be able to provide a private transfer at an additional cost. Please ask for a quote at the time of booking.
For more information regarding the Explore Free Transfer click here
It is a condition of booking with Explore that you have adequate valid travel insurance. It is your responsibility to arrange appropriate travel insurance and ensure you have read and understood the full terms and conditions of your travel insurance policy to ensure that you are covered for all activities you intend to undertake whilst on the tour, including all optional activities. Your Insurance Policy must fully cover you for medical expenses and emergency repatriation to your home country. Please ensure your policy includes medical emergency helicopter evacuation in the event of illness or injury and covers the entire duration of your holiday. If you are trekking at altitude please ensure that there is no upper altitude limit which may limit or exclude cover for your trip. The cost of many of our Polar Voyages will exceed the capped amount covered by standard insurance premiums and you will be required to pay an additional premium to cover the full value of your trip. Please ensure that you are covered for the full amount of your holiday cost, as insufficient cover could invalidate a claim under the policy. Medical and repatriation insurance cover is not mandatory for UK residents who are travelling on trips within the United Kingdom.
Read more information about what travel insurance is required.
Explore offers a wide range of flexible flying options to make joining and leaving our trips easy. Read more about them here.
You are able to book this tour on a 'land only' basis or as a 'flight inclusive' package. Your flight inclusive package will be fully protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ATOL protection scheme.
We have a good selection of flights not only from London but from many regional airports around the UK allowing us to compare fares between scheduled carriers as well as low cost and charter airlines. Our dedicated flights team will match the best flight options to your arrival and departure airport.
On our website we display a UK flight inclusive package guide price which is generally based on a London departure. To avoid paying supplements or to secure your preferred flight option, we recommend booking as early as possible, especially for peak travel dates.
Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at Explore Travel Health and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.
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The fourth development release of Phoronix Test Suite 8.0 is now available for evaluation ahead of the official stable release in the next few weeks.
Most notable to Phoronix Test Suite 8.0 Milestone 4 is the new test profile creation functionality for both Phoromatic and via the command-line with phoronix-test-suite create-test-profile. These test profile creator helpers will still be refined a bit prior to the 8.0 stable debut.
On the Phoromatic side this release also has an "email all users" option from the root administration area and significantly improved search functionality via the test results page. The results searching on Phoromatic now allows boolean expressions, date ranges, more precise hardware/software searching, and more. At the same time, various improvements were also made to the local client phoronix-test-suite search sub-command.
On the Phodevi side, there should be better hardware detection around RISC-V and the SiFive HiFive development board.
There were also a few Phoronix Test Suite tweaks in making data opt-ins clear for being cautious around the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
There are also some small bug fixes and other minor code improvements. Also included in this release are some documentation improvements, including better documentation on making test profiles.
Phoronix Test Suite 8.0 M4 can be downloaded from GitHub.


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Posted by Junglest of Them All from ? (18.104.22.168) on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 9:52AM :
Peter reserves his real anger for "agents" and those who don't post under their "real name". Now you have to wonder at someone that blind to his own peckerdillos. Here's a guy who changed his name...who disliked the sound of it so much he thought to change something it said about him...by just changing the name...he is still the same sort of dummy who would think like that...the new name didn't make a new Peter out of him.
The fellow in the post below asked a question...to which Peter replied with his real Jassim self...then he apologized later when Dr. BetBasoo got the better of Mr. Jassim...or the other way around?....
Please forgive my severe tone, but we are constantly being incited by operatives and agents of our enemies, and this is a typical tactic. They post anonymously, and are transparent in their "divide and conquer" methods. You fit the profile.
A note to others: post under your real name(How about getting through Life with YOUR real name?), there is nothing to fear if you are sincere and honest. This is an open forum for all Assyrians and non-Assyrians.
As far as I am concerned, I am automatically suspicious of anonymous posters.
++++Who has been more divisive than ourselves? Why do any agents or enemies have a single friggin thing to fear from us? What "nation"? We can't even manage a community...and not in any city do we have less than 289 "organizations" who exist because they can't co-exist. What are these people TALKING about? All you have to do to "undo" us, is stand back...give us a warm spot to roost in a Christian nation...and we'll tear each other to shreds all by ourselves...no need of any agents at all.
++++I think it's Peter's way of saying he is valuable...that he represents something, or has something, that "somebody" wants...that "some agent" fears will grow and grow and take over the world....an Assyrian Godzilla.
++++For Chrissakes he has to give his damn writings away... can't manage to walk ten feet without tripping over his own. Who is so inept as to be afraid of PETER! Does it fool us just because he acts like someone fears us/him or is impressed enough by him/us to send lurking agents and leering operatives... to do what?
Even a person suffering from paranoia and a horrendous and well earned sense of inferiority has to make SOME sense.
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A Usability Test on the Starbucks iOS App – uxdesign.cc
I've always been a huge fan of Starbucks; my favorite drink as a kid was a Caramel Frappuccino (shout-out to mom & dad for allowing me to have all that sugar), my go-to study spot was the corner table at Starbucks off Oceanside Blvd, and my very first job in high school was as a Starbucks barista. It only makes sense that the Starbucks app is one of my favorites and is one I use often.
Though I'm quite familiar with the app, there are still things about its navigation that I think could use some work. To figure out if other users have experienced similar issues, I set out to test some Starbucks drinkers to see if I could uncover ways to improve the app's user experience.
The Challenge
Run a guerrilla usability test to identify pain points in navigating the Starbucks app for mobile ordering.
Step 1: Identify & Understand Users
To figure out who I should run my guerrilla usability tests on, I came up with provisional personas of who I believe are the core Starbucks app users. This helped me understand the mindset of the users and further prioritize their needs and goals.
Usability Testing
Using my personas, I went out to find 6 Starbucks drinkers to run through a usability test on the Starbucks app.
Each user was given questions and scenarios/tasks to help me identify their main objectives for using the app and pain points within the app.
Prior to running through the app, each user was asked what they use the app for or why they would download the app in the first place. Once that was answered, each user was tasked with:
- Navigate the homepage to order a drink for pick-up
- Find a nearby store to order drinks for pick-up
- Pick a drink and make modifications to it
- Confirm the order
Step 2: Synthesize
After reviewing my usability tests, I sorted each pain point to identify trends.
The following 5 pain points were the main issues I came across:
- Store and Order Navigation
Users who clicked on the "stores" button had trouble figuring out how to place their mobile order at their preferred store.
2. Homepage layout
Users felt the homepage was "just full of ads"; they voiced they only needed the pay, order, and reward options to have a "good app".
3. Menu layout
All users said it was difficult to find specific drinks and the image menu was not organized in an intuitive way.
4. Missing home/back button
All users hesitated before realizing they could swipe down to get back to the homepage. Some users swiped down and accidentally brought their iPhone notifications menu down instead.
5. Customizations
Users who made customizations to their drinks before updating drink size had to re-do all their customizations since ingredient ratios (i.e. standard amount of espresso shots, syrups, foam, etc.) were dependent on drink size.
Step 3: Ideate Solutions
Upon reviewing the pain points, I felt the biggest takeaway was to make the app as easy as possible to order drinks ahead of time. Given that all pain points were connected to this, I decided to tackle all 5 problems to create a better experience for users and to ultimately help Starbucks sell more coffee.
Disclaimer: in a more realistic scenario, this would depend on time and resources. In the case that I was limited with both, I would prioritize on creating solutions for those that fall higher up in the top right quadrant in the 2×2.
Solution 1: Add an "order for item pick-up" button to the "stores" navigation
Currently if a user chooses "stores" to find a store to order ahead, they only have options to get directions, place a call, or add it as a wallet favorite.
To place a mobile order, they would have to go back and click on "order", find a store within the "order" navigation, then confirm their order.
Current task flow:
By adding an "order for item pick-up" button, the dead-end is eliminated and a user can skip directly to ordering with their preferred store already in place.
Redesigned task flow:
Solution #2: Include a "previous order" (this could also be swapped in with "favorites") on the home screen
Users felt the homepage was full of unnecessary "ads". To fix this, I thought it was helpful to include a "previous order" screen on the homepage feed to enable a more efficient ordering process.
I also decided to keep the promos/ads on the same page, partially above-the-fold, so users who are looking for promotions or rewards would know they're still available.
Solution #3: Add a starring system so users can see "favorites" on the menu
Currently the menu has random items populated on the menu page. With favorites, users can see their go-to items at glance, saving them time from having to filter through unwanted menu items.
Solution #4: Add a visible home button
Swiping down to get back to the homepage was not intuitive. To make it easier, I included a home icon. In addition, I also changed the music icon to a music note, as some users voiced they did not understand what the bars meant.
Solution #5: Make the size options more visible
Half of the users skipped on picking their size first, which ultimately lead them to re-input all their customizations.
To encourage users to choose a size first, I laid out all 3 sizes on the page so users would not have to click on "grande" (all drinks are defaulted to grande) to see them.
Step 4: Validate
To validate my redesigns, I tasked 6 users with the same tasks as those in step 1. I also included new questions regarding the starring system to see if they understood the purpose of the stars.
Using my interactive prototype, users were able to complete the tasks without the pain points from the beginning.
Check out my interactive prototype here!
One thing that did come up during testing that I'd be interested to look into in the future is how effective starring is for a user with multiple favorites (i.e. if a user stars 6+ drinks and the menu screen is full of solid white stars).With more time, I'd like to A/B test different UIs to see what works best.
Doing a guerrilla usability test on Starbucks was a great way to help me work on my design process. It was a challenge to take on an app that already has great reviews (4.5 stars on iTunes). However, I hope my design suggestions show that with time & research, there's always ways to find improvements for an app's user experience.
Thanks so much for checking out my post! I hope it was a fun read and I encourage all Starbucks lovers out there to use the app and see if there's anything else you'd like to improve.
Note: I don't work for or represent Starbucks. I'm simply a Product Designer @Tradecraft working on my UX skills, who happens to drink a lot of chai lattes on the job. If you enjoyed this post and would like to chat over some coffee (at Starbucks obviously)— feel free to reach out at [email protected], Linkedin, or Twitter: @jtaaa
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Research InterestsTrained as an environmental epidemiologist and behavioral scientist, Dr. Poulsen draws upon a broad methodological skillset in her research, including the use of electronic health record data, survey research, mixed methods, and formative and qualitative research. Her research interests center on factors that constrain or facilitate healthy lifestyle behaviors and that influence health outcomes, including socioeconomic determinants of health, psychosocial factors, and the environmental contexts in which we live. Her epidemiologic research considers the impact of these influences on health behaviors and outcomes at multiple levels. For example, at the level of the home, she has investigated how household food insecurity, the home food environment, and parenting practices influence the risk of childhood obesity. At the community level, her research focuses on the impact of the built environment (food, physical activity, and social environments) on diet and physical activity, childhood obesity, and diabetes. At the broader environmental level, she has examined the community health effects of industrial food animal production and the impact of unconventional natural gas development on agriculture, and her ongoing work explores how blue space such as the Susquehanna River affects health and wellbeing. Her ultimate goal is to integrate understanding of the connections between social and environmental contexts and health into community- and clinical-based preventive care and healthcare delivery. Toward this end, Dr. Poulsen works with colleagues in the Obesity Institute on intergenerational behavioral intervention trials that translate research into practice to prevent pediatric obesity, drawing upon her prior experience adapting and implementing community-based prevention interventions.
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