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DTP PMC and Project Lead Meeting: December 17, 2007
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- Announcement: No team meeting next week (12/24) and the week after (12/31). Regular meetings resume on 1/7.
- Brian Fitzpatrick returns! He will be available starting today.
- DTP web site updated to new format. Project pages are now the project wiki pages: please update and keep relevant for each project.
- Proposal: Open this meeting to any DTP committers who would like to attend. The primary function remains PMC/Project lead meeting, but the information discussed might be interesting to others as well.
- DTP 1.6M4 is due to Ganymede today: based on 12/12 build.
- Process for declaring DTP "Approved Builds" starting with DTP 1.6M5.
- Data Modeling proposal (BZ211987)
- Page for Connectivity wizards usability discussion created.
- Open discussion


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We had a Designer create a nice illustration of our Cartridge Pleat Custom Curtains and Drapes. Just thought it might appeal to some of our Customers. Don't know if we will use it for anything other than this Blog POst but I think the Artist did a really nice job.
Cartridge Pleat Drapes have been around forever and they are one of our more popular pleat options. Maybe because you can't buy them at most big box retailers or a Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn, Etc. They take a special machine to make and they really do need a little extra care from our Seamstresses. They really are a very nice pleat and I often see them going into very high-end Hotels. Typically your Boutique Hotels.
I hop you like the image. We'll be making them of each of our Custom Pleats soon.

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BEIJING/SHANGHAI - China's central bank added fuel to fears on Thursday it was clamping down on inflation risks as it allowed cash to drain from the financial system for a second straight week, sparking a jump in short-term rates.
The move by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) happened as Beijing stepped up its efforts to counter surging property prices in the capital in an attempt to calm rising discontent over the city's record-high home prices.
China also widened the funding options for local governments and property companies by giving them access to the interbank bond market to finance affordable housing, a priority of Chinese leaders, sources told IFR, a Thomson Reuters publication.
Housing data this week has raised fresh concerns about property bubbles in some major cities, which could add to consumer inflation - already at a seven-month high - and add to criticism that home prices are increasingly out of reach of ordinary Chinese.
Zhu Haibin, chief China economist at JP Morgan in Hong Kong, argued the tighter conditions were overdue. A pick-up in the economy had probably reassured the central bank it could raise rates without damaging growth.
"That will increase the determination of the PBOC for credit normalisation, for credit tapering. The policy in the last few years overall has been very loose, with credit growth way higher than nominal GDP," Zhu said.
The central bank, which sparked a market panic in June by engineering a cash crunch, refrained from taking part on Thursday in scheduled money market operations for the third consecutive time. It has drained more than 157 billion yuan ($26 billion) from money markets since the week of Sept. 30.
In response, China's seven-day repurchase rate - a benchmark for short-term funds - jumped by nearly a full percentage point to 5 percent at the open on Thursday.
Asia shares fell as investors feared tighter monetary conditions could weigh on China's economic growth.
"Cash demand is going to be high in October because people have to pay taxes and banks have to park reserves with the central bank," said Hong Hao, chief strategist at Bank of Communications International Securities In Hong Kong.
Analysts said one aim of the central bank was to drain excess cash in the financial system that could aggravate the rise in property prices.
Chinese banks made 787 billion yuan in new loans in September, higher than a forecast 650 billion yuan. Bank lending to the property sector picked up in the third quarter compared with the second.
Yuan has also poured into the economy as a side effect of massive intervention by the central bank to curb the strength of a rally in the local currency, which hit a record high on Thursday.
Still, signs that China's giant manufacturing sector is reviving will give the central bank confidence it can push rates higher without endangering economic growth, analysts said.
Economic growth in the July-September quarter was the strongest this year and a preliminary purchasing managers' index for October gave the first insight into how the economy is doing this quarter.
It showed strong new orders drove the fastest expansion in the manufacturing sector in seven months.
Data this week showed China's house prices in September rose 9.1 percent from a year earlier, the sharpest rise since January 2011. House prices in the country's largest cities rose much faster than the national average. They were up 16 percent in Beijing, 17 percent in Shanghai and about 20 percent in the southern cities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
The figures provided the latest scare for a government that aims for economic and social stability. It has waged a four-year campaign to try to cool the housing market by restricting purchases, raising the level of down payments and curtailing bank lending to the real estate sector.
Accounting for 16 percent of China's $8.5 trillion economy, the property sector is a crucial growth driver and fuels economic activity in a host of other industries.
But the potential for social unrest due to unequal access to housing has led many to worry that soaring property prices could threaten the country's stability.
To ease public concern that home prices are increasingly unaffordable, the capital vowed to supply 70,000 new homes for middle income families and to punish property speculators.
"We are making this move to further balance the supply of homes, support demand for owner-occupied apartments and stabilise market sentiment," the Beijing housing commission said in a statement on its website.
Other measures included taking houses from speculators if they are found to have skirted controls barring residents from owning more than two homes.
Separately, sources said authorities will allow a wider range of local governments and property developers greater access to funding markets.
The National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors, which regulates the interbank bond market under the supervision of the central bank, announced the decision during an internal meeting on Tuesday, said one source.
NAFMII has barred property companies from the interbank bond market since 2008 as part of China's efforts to contain property prices. It has also blocked most local government funding vehicles from issuing since December, amid concerns about a build-up of debt in the sector. Only China's four biggest cities - Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin and Chongqing - and the provincial capitals were exempt from those restrictions.
The move will allow funding vehicles from the next tier of cities, below provincial capitals but above county level, to return to the interbank market, the sources said.


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Kermit: "See? It fits." True. And here's the proof. Like I said in Twitter, this is the funniest and wrongest image you will see this month. Probably this year.
Next: An iPhone up Walt Mosspuppet's buttocks. [Thanks David, for letting an internet meme destroy the last of my childhood memories]


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Keeping warm on the go is about layering. Hiking, climbing, snowshoeing, skiing it doesn't matter, you body temp is going to fluctuate throughout the day as conditions and exertion changes. Throughout even the shortest window I have worked through being completely bundled up down to a t-shirt and back again because of things like my pace, elevation, sun exposure, shade, wind, wet conditions, etc. So for baselayers to make the grade in my book they have to be dead simple, fit well as a layering system, pack away easily and hold up to some abuse.
The Terramar Climasense layers I got to try out this season as part of the Terramar Tribe fit all the criteria for no-nonsense baselayers. It hasn't been terribly cold here in Arizona yet this season but we've had a few days here and there where it was a little nippy, the light Thermolator 2.0 layer works well under my everyday wear to fend off nighttime lows. When we headed up north recently to let the dogs run around the forest outside Flagstaff we just happened to be up there for the first snow of the year and I got to see how well the multiple layers functioned together. One think I really like, and don't see enough of, us thumbholes in baselayers. I hate having the sleeves crawl up my arm as I layer up forcing me to dig up my sleeve to find the lower layer. The Terramar Climasense line has thumbholes on each layer so they don't bunch up on you as they come on and off throughout the day.
The material for the against-the-skin layer is nice and soft unlike some of the other baselayers I've tried. After a full day of wear and movement it was still as comfortable as when I put it on. In general I really found the Terramar Thermolator and Ecolator fleece to work really well for me in the field and comfortable enough for everyday wear. I have actually been wearing the Ecolator Fleece around town quite a bit.
Terramar Sports provided these products to me as part of their Terrmar Tribe ambassador program in exchange for my fair and honest review and product feedback. My opinions are my own and are not influenced by the brand.


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The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Friday for southeastern Massachusetts, including Bristol and Plymouth counties.
There is a potential for torrential rain to cause streets and poor-drainage areas to flood.
The greatest risk is near the south coast, where rainfall of up to 2 inches is possible.
Saftey officials warn against trying to drive through inundated roads.
A msall craft advisory has been posted for the Outer Cape and Nantucket.
WCVB-TVs latest forecast
National Weather ServiceStorm damage reports Watches and warnings Massachusetts radar loop
POWER FAILURESNational Grid Eversource (NStar)
Logan airport flights
Blue Hill Observatory
Mass. Emergency Management
Cellphone readiness
Red Cross safety tips
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Rainbow Coin Purse Keychain
Zip It Good
Our rainbow coin purse is cool, convenient and ready to tag along on all your flared out adventures. Plus it even comes with a silver clip for easy access to all your goodies!
You buy, Yoobi gives - For every Yoobi item you purchase, a Yoobi item will be donated to a classroom in need, right here in the U.S.
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- Easy clip for easy add on
- Dimensions: 2.0" x 4.80" 4.00"
*WARNING - Choking hazard, small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
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What is Joomla? Joomla is one of the most powerfull free content management system available in the internet. It's written with PHP programming. Since it use PHP, you need apache server to run it. In this article, I will show you how to install Joomla with XAMPP in Linux. If you are familiar with Linux, the installation process is not difficult.
I assume that you have installed XAMPP in your system. If not, you have to install XAMPP first (read here), otherwise you will not be able to follow all the instructions below.
Step 1. Downloading
Go to Joomla website at http://www.joomla.org and click the latest version 1.5.3.
Go to '/opt/lampp/htdocs' directory and create a new directory named 'joomla'.
Go to the directory where you downloaded your Joomla file. I use '/mydata/new_download' as my download directory, so I move to this directory.
Then copy 'Joomla_1.5.3-Stable-Full_Package.tar.gz' file to '/opt/lampp/htdocs/joomla'.
Go to '/opt/lampp/htdocs/joomla' directory and check the joomla file.
Extract the file using 'sudo tar xvzf' command.
The extraction process is done.
Delete Joomla_1.5.3-Stable-Full_Package.tar.gz because you don't need it.
Run your XAMPP server, open your browser and type 'localhost/joomla'. Joomla starts the installation process automatically (http://localhost/joomla/installation/index.php).
Step 1. Language
Select your Language and click 'Next' button.
Step 2. Pre-Installation Check
Joomla then checks for "Pre-installation Check".
When you see 'configuration.php Writeable = No'. It's permission setting only, no problem. We can create it later manually.
Just click 'Next' button to continue.
Step 3. License
Click 'Next' button also at 'License' screen.
Step 4. Database
Now, this is the most important thing. The database setup can be different. If you are only install in your personal web server it will be no problem. You can put any 'user name' and 'database name' with what you want. But, if you will put in a commercial or free web server, they will provide you for the 'user name' and 'database name'.
Database Type: mysql (default)
Host Name: localhost (default)
User Name: root (default)
Password: ***** (put your password here)
Database Name: db_joomla (put your database name here)
Step 5. FTP Configuration
If you don't use FTP server just click 'Next' button.
Step 6. Configuration
Put your Site Name: 'My book collections' (This is your web page title).
Enter Your Email: 'firstname.lastname@example.com' (This your email address).
Enter Admin Password: ******* (This is your admin password next time change your Joomla setting).
Confirm Admin Password: *******
Install Default Sample Data.
If you are a beginner, just use the default database setup.
Step 7. Finish
It's almost done. We just have to create 'configuration.php' file manually.
First, you have to select all codes below, click right mouse button and select 'Copy'.
Goto your Terminal Linux, and run gedit.It's a very simple graphical word processor. Type 'sudo gedit /opt/lampp/htdocs/joomla/configuration.php'.
Click 'Edit > Paste' to paste the configuration content. Save it and close the gedit program.
After we create the configuration.php, click 'Next' button to continue.
You have finished all the steps. Actually, you can ignore the message below and start to use your Joomla by click 'Click here when the directory has been removed'.
But, it's not save. Because, if someone can access your installation directory, he will be able to re-setup your Joomla. So, we have to delete it immediately.
To delete the installation directory, you have to open your Linux Terminal.
Go to '/opt/lampp/htdocs/joomla' directory and delete it using 'sudo rm -rf installation/' command.
Go back to your Joomla Installation screen.
Now you can click 'Click here when the directory has been removed' link.
Congratulation. You've installed Joomla by your self.
To change the setting, click 'Administrator' link on 'Resources' group on the left screen.
Enter your User name and Password and click 'Login' button.
Welcome to Joomla Administrator Screen.


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In-Channel Light Smoke Front Side Window Deflectors (70340) by WeatherTech®. 2 Pieces. These easy-to-install accessories offer you fresh air enjoyment with an original equipment look. To keep the nasty weather out and the fresh air in, upgrade your vehicle with this high-quality set of window deflectors from WeatherTech. To look natural on your automobile, the deflectors install inside the window channel which allows you to enjoy fresh air even when raining.
2 Pieces of Front Side Window Deflectors
Installs Inside the Window Channel
Installation is quick and easy, with no exterior tape needed. WeatherTech® Side Window Deflectors do not stick to the outside of your vehicle but install inside the window channel. They must be cleaned and dried for perfect installation.
Maximum Fresh Air Enjoyment
Let the fresh air in and keep the rain out! WeatherTech® side window deflectors span the entire window channel which allows you to open your windows and enjoy fresh air even when raining. It also reduces wind noise and minimizes the turbulence with open windows.
Optically Transparent
The deflectors are designed optically transparent with safety in mind, to minimize blind spots for the driver.
Minimizes Interior Heat When Parked
You can leave the windows slightly open to create an airflow inside the parked vehicle.
ISO Certified
WeatherTech's commitment to Quality shows in recent certification to the ISO/TS 16949 Quality Standard prepared by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and the Technical Committee of the ISO.
WeatherTech® Side Window Deflectors are crafted in Germany from the finest 3mm lightly-tinted acrylic material available. Installation is quick and easy, with no exterior tape needed. WeatherTech® Side Window Deflectors are precision-machined to perfectly fit your vehicle. These low profile window deflectors help to reduce wind noise and allow interior heat to escape.
WeatherTech® is a line of top-grade custom-designed automotive accessories produced by the MacNeil Automotive Products Ltd, a company headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. Manufactured in the USA, the WeatherTech line offers everything you need for protection of your vehicle's interior and exterior, from lamp guards and window deflectors to liners and pet barriers. All WeatherTech products are thoroughly designed and manufactured, so that you could get the uppermost quality, styling, and durability. Every product undergoes the most rigorous testings and quality control inspections before being marked with the MacNeil logo. Thus owners of the WetherTech products no longer have to worry about Mother Nature and its effects spoiling their vehicle's exterior or interior.


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This is Hanaé younger brother Eloi. Produced in a similar style but somewhat lighter with 115grams of residual sugar rather than 170. Still absolutely delicious and will marry fruit tarts to perfection.
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Plummy dark fruit flavours combine with subtle toasty notes. A medium to full bodied wine, displaying smooth overtones and a lingering finish.
This wine is sourced from vineyards near the town of Beziers. Very fresh grassy Sauvignon grape character. Full rich flavour with good acidity.
Thierry Merlin-Cherrier owns 13 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc in the village of Bue, one of the principle hamlets surrounding the old walled town of Sancerre. These soils have a high chalk content and as a result this Sancerre is distinguished by its perfume of citrus and minerals. It has finesse and precision combining typical firm structure with an aromatic, blackcurrant character and an extra richness of gooseberry and lees on a long, zesty finish.
Beautiful cherry red hue with dark black tints. Aromas of undergrowth, garrigue and a touch of mint on the first nose. The wine is honest and clean on entry, with notes of game and mushrooms. Spicy notes of thyme, rosemary and lavender come through after the glass is swirled a few times. The tannins are prominent and reveal ripe fruit aromas. This wine has a very strong personality yet expresses itself with finesse and elegance.
Tasting Note
Deep purple red colour. This vintage is fresher than the 2013 with aromas of red fruits, blackcurrant, blackbery and spices. The mouth is well balanced, round and fruity. Notes of truffles and gunflint. Tannins are soft with a generous finish of spices. Very nice balance on this vintage clearly elegant.
10% of the wine is aged for three months in oak barrels of 2 vintages. The remaining 90% is raised in tanks on fine lees.
Top 100 The Wine Merchant
Highly Recommanded by The Wine Merchant
Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2016
Gold Medal
Deep and dark red. Shiny. Aromas of fresh fruits with red berries and spices. Full, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine.
90 Points Wine Enthusiast.
"A perennial favorite, it's reassuring to see that the quality continues to remain high even from Guigal's least expensive cuvée. Red fruits—cherries and raspberries—marry easily with hints of clove, cracked pepper, black olive and espresso. It's round on the midpalate, showing more focus and ample length on the finish." J.C. (2/1/2015)
Soil type Varied soil, sediment, limestone, granite. Pebbles and Alluvia.
Grape variety 60% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre.
Average age of vines 35 years.
Winemaking Traditional winemakeing methods, temperature controlled fermentation. Long soaking on the skins.
Ageing 1 ½ years in oak foudres.
Average yield 41 Hl / hectare.
Average annual production 3.500.000 bottles.
Tasting Eye : Deep and dark red. Shiny.
Nose : Fresh fruits with red berries and spices.
Palate : Full, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic wine.
Overall : Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.
E Guigal.
The Guigal Estate was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, a small ancient village and cradle of the Côte-Rôtie appellation. It shelters a unique vineyard where the vines and the wines have been famous for 2,400 years. Arriving in 1924 at 14 years old, the founder vinfied 67 harvests in Côte-Rôtie and, at the beginning of his career, took part in the development of Vidal-Fleury establishment.
In 1961, although still very young, Marcel Guigal took over management of the Establishment beside his father who was stricken suddenly with total blindness. In 1973, his wife Bernadette joined him and they worked together to develop the family business. In 1975, their son Philippe was born. Today he is the Estate's winemaker. With his wife Eve by his side, he represents the third generation and continues the family work in the service of the Great Wines of the Rhône Valley.
Since 1946, hard work and perseverence have born fruit and certain events attest to this, notably the purchase of the Vidal-Fleury Establishment in the mid '80s. Although belonging to the Guigal Estate, Vidal Fleury maintains commercial and technical autonomy.
Ten years later in 1995 the estate acquired the famous Château d'Ampuis, an important historic and oenological monument whose long history is directly linked to the Côte-Rôtie appellation. An ancient fort built in the 12th century, it was transformed into a Renaissance château in the 16th century. The château is situated amongst the vines and bordered by the king of rivers: the Rhône.
The Château d'Ampuis has become the headquarters of the Guigal Estate whilst the offices and the cellars remain in the ancient small village of Ampuis.
In 2001, the Guigal Estate expanded through the purchase of both the Jean-Louis GRIPPAT Estate in Saint-Joseph and Hermitage and the VALLOUIT Estate in Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage.
The GUIGAL Estate vinifies and ages the wines of the Southern Rhône appellations in its cellars in Ampuis. The wines of the great Southern appellations Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Tavel and Côtes-du-Rhône are also aged in these cellars.
In 2006, the Guigal family acquired the Domaine de Bonserine and supports its development although it remains independent from the GUIGAL Estate.
We are not very far from the first few square metres of the small cellar where Etienne Guigal first laboured, but today there are 3 hectares of cellars and galleries which house barrels, tanks and vats. The history and the soul of the Guigal family are clearly present in these cellars which discretely house the most exceptional wines.


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Two hundred NGO's from across Europe gathered at the European Parliament in Brussels on December 4, 2012. They called for the abolition of prostitution [1] and presented outlines for a European policy to abolish prostitution. This event presented the first opportunity for such a debate to take place within the European Parliament. In fact, the European Parliament is currently developing a comprehensive evaluation report of European prostitution policies. [2]
For the abolitionists, prostitution criminalisation is the key to counter human trafficking for sexual exploitation. Grégoire Théry [3], general secretary of the Movement du Nid states on the Egalité [4] website:
Regulation here means that it would make pimping legal. Regulating prostitution means in fact that we would allow someone to take advantage of other people prostituting themselves
In France, 90% of prostitutes are foreigners. The Minister for Women Rights Najat Vallaud-Belkacem introduced a bill to abolish prostitution and protect it's victims, following Sweden's lead on the matter. Its purpose is to "protect the vast majority of prostitutes who fell victims of violence from the networks of pimps."
In the Netherlands, where prostitution is authorised and regulated, police estimates that 50% to 80% prostitutes are forced into the industry.
It is difficult to find reliable data on the number of prostitutes trafficked internationally. On one hand, accounting practices for these cases are different from one country to another; on the other hand the phenomenon is generally underground and victims avoid reporting crimes in fear of other reprisals. In Switzerland [5], according to the Federal Statistics Office, there were 147 complaints registered in the three years between 2009 and 2011 and only 66 people were convicted for human trafficking since 2000.
In France, 60 investigations have been open since 2004, and other cases have been prosecuted under different qualifications as slavery and procurement. Forty criminal networks were dismantled in 2011 in Paris, Caen, Bordeaux and Strasbourg and revealed victims were coming from Columbia, China, Ecuador, Nigeria, Romania and Brazil.
According to new information from the International Labour Office [6] published in June 2012, 21 million people globally are victims of forced labour and human trafficking. Among them, 4.5 million are sexually exploited, mostly women and children, out of which 880,000 are recorded in the European Union. "Sometimes bought for only a few euros" it is reported they can lead to average annual earnings of €150,000in western states, the Scelles Foundation insists.
The Foundation highlights that human trafficking has a "worrying" evolution in Europe [7]. The foundation's report published in [8]December 2012 [8] named [8], "Sexual Exploitation: prostitution and organised crime," is an assessment of prostitution in 54 countries and its procurers that had set networks in an " exemplary capitalist model". The turnover of the sex industry is estimated to be over €1.5 billion in Greece (about 0.70% of GDP) and up to €18 billion in Spain where prostitution is permitted and regulated like any other job.
Voices in favour of abolition spoke out in the press [9]and on social media platforms.
On December 18, 2012, Christine Le Doaré, a lawyer on her blog Total solidarity, feminism, and all that! [10] commits herself to support abolition:
Aux clichés du libre choix et du moralisme abolitionniste, j'opposerais tout d'abord que de plus en plus de témoignages et d'études établissent qu'un grand nombre de personnes prostituées ont été victimes de violences sexuelles dans l'enfance. […] Se pourrait-il que les réglementaristes soient, à ce point, cyniques pour admettre que notre société n'a pas de proposition plus généreuse que la prostitution pour les aider à se reconstruire ? […] Les réglementaristes se sont-ils seulement posé la question de l'âge moyen d'espérance de vie d'une personne prostituée ? Une société ne doit-elle pas d'abord penser à protéger les personnes les plus vulnérables ? Les principes d'intégrité et de non marchandisation des corps humains ne constituent-ils pas des droits inaliénables qui doivent rester hors du commerce et des lois des marchés ? ».
To clichés of freedom of choice and abolitionist morale, I would oppose firstly the evidence from studies and testimonies that most prostitutes were victims of sexual abuse in their infancy. […] It might be possible that the pro-regulation are, at the moment, cynical to admit that our society has no other more generous proposal to help them rebuilt than prostitution? […] Did these regulationists even ask the question of the average life expectancy of a prostitute? Society shouldn't at first think about protecting the most vulnerable of its members? Are the principles of integrity and non-commercialisation of the human body are not inalienable rights that need to stay out of business and market laws?
However all across Europe and the world, sex workers may they be French or foreigners, express their disagreement vis-a-vis the criminalisation of prostitution actors. With the support of feminist movements, they claim the right to self-determination and respect for human rights and call for the establishment of a proper status for their profession.
A joint letter by French intellectuals and feminists [11]published in August declared that:
Chaque adulte doit être libre de ce qu'il veut faire ou ne pas faire de son corps. Décréter illégal ce qu'on trouve immoral n'est pas un grand pas vers le Bien, c'est une dérive despotique. Le pouvoir politique n'a pas à intervenir dans les pratiques sexuelles des adultes consentants. La priorité, c'est de faire de la lutte contre les trafiquants d'êtres humains une cause nationale et d'y mettre les moyens.
Every adult should be free to do what he wants or does not want to do with his own body. To declare unlawful what is immoral is not a big step towards the Good, it is a despotic drift. Political power does not intervene in the sexual practices of consenting adults. The priority is to make the fight against human traffickers a national priority and offer the means for this clash.
Here's a link to the second part of this post [12]: Brazil Debates Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation.


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Use Git with Redmine
Redmine lets users check repository changes and link to cases. Follow the steps below:
- Connect through SSH to the Redmine instance.
Clone the remote Git repository, or initialize a new one. Replace the REPO_URL placeholder with the correct repository URL and the REPO placeholder with the correct directory name for the cloned repository.
$ cd $HOME $ mkdir repos $ cd repos $ sudo git clone REPO_URL --bare
NOTE: Include the
--bareoption regardless of whether you're cloning an existing repository or initializing a new one
Create a new Redmine project.
From the project dashboard, select the "Settings -> Repositories" tab and add a new repository using the settings below. Replace the ID placeholder with a short identifier for the repository, the USER placeholder with the username, and the REPO placeholder with the correct directory name for the cloned repository.
SCM: Git Identifier: ID Path to repository: /home/USER/repos/REPO


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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Chad Rasmussen scored 13 points, including three 3-pointers, to lead Seattle to its first conference win of the season, 61-44 over cold-shooting Texas-Arlington on Thursday night.
Prince Obasi added 12 points for the Redhawks (6-10, 1-5 Western Athletic), and Jarell Flora had 10 off the bench. Seattle shot 57 percent from the floor and was 10 of 23 from 3-point range, helping it overcome 22 turnovers.
Greg Gainey scored 13 off the bench and Jordan Reves pulled down 11 rebounds for the Mavericks (8-7, 3-3), whose woes on their home court continued. Texas-Arlington fell to 2-5 at the College Park Center.
The Mavericks entered the game holding opponents to 36.1 percent shooting, fifth in Division I. But Seattle ran wild, never trailing after the opening minutes, while Texas-Arlington struggled, shooting 26 percent from the floor.
The game was the first-ever meeting between the schools, both WAC newcomers this season.


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Types of Traffic Tickets
If you're someone who drives, it's important for you to know what actions can result in a traffic ticket. While most traffic offenses are infractions, which are minor crimes, they can still have negative consequences. Traffic violations can result in expensive tickets, higher insurance rates, and possibly suspension of your driver's license. Some traffic violations can even result in a misdemeanor or felony charges. FindLaw's section on Types of Traffic Tickets offers general information for the most common traffic laws and violations. Since each state has its own traffic rules, this section also provides links to state laws for various violations when the law is available.
Whether you're late for an appointment or just eager to get to where you're going, chances are that you've driven over the posted speed limit. For this reason, speeding is one of the most common reasons for a traffic ticket. There are actually three types of speeding limits: absolute, presumed, and basic.
An absolute speed limit is the most common type of speed law. An example of an absolute speed limit is when a sign states that the speed limit is 65 mph. Under this type of speed limit, a person who goes even 1 mph over the posted speed limit has violated the law.
A presumed speed limit is a system that's only used in certain states, such as California and Texas. This system allows people to legally drive over the speed limit as long as they drive safely. For example, if a person drives 40 mph in a 35 mph zone, the driver is "presumed" to be violating the speed law. However, the judge could acquit the driver if he or she is able to convince the judge that the driving conditions made driving over the speed limit safe.
Finally, the basic speed theory states that you can violate the basic speed law even if you drive at the posted speed limit. In this situation, an officer can decide that driving the speed limit is unsafe given the driving conditions. For example, if it's raining heavily it can be unsafe to drive 65 mph, even if that's the speed limit.
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
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Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the river's confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Saint Paul, the state's capital. The city is abundantly rich in water, with 13 lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls; many connected by parkways in the Chain of Lakes and the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. Due in part to its high degree of accessibility, the city is routinely ranked as having the best park system in the United States. Minneapolis was once the world's flour milling capital and a hub for timber. The city and surrounding region is the primary business center between Chicago and Seattle. Minneapolis is home to five Fortune 500 companies, and the Twin Cities are the fifth-largest hub of major corporate headquarters in the United States.
Minneapolis has one of the largest LGBT populations in the U.S. Noted for its strong music and performing arts scenes, Minneapolis is home to both the award-winning Guthrie Theater and the historic First Avenue nightclub. Reflecting the region's status as a center of folk, funk, and alternative rock music, the city served as the launching pad for several of the 20th century's most influential musicians, including Bob Dylan and Prince. Minneapolis has also become noted for its underground and independent hip-hop and rap scenes, producing artists such as Lizzo, Brother Ali, Atmosphere, and Dessa. Renowned for its investment in biking infrastructure, the city is regularly named the best biking city in the United States.
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Cannon Mountain in stellar shape as storm approaches
Skiiers, snowboarders and snowmobile riders welcome fresh coating
Even before the "Uberstorm" Nemo made its way into New England, Thursday, Cannon in Franconia Notch was in stellar shape for an afternoon of great skiing under bluebird skies.
Cannon had more than 130 acres to explore on 43 open trails. The conditions were dry, packed powder which was easy to carve.
By 7 a.m. Friday, Cannon had already received three inches of snow and it was coming down hard and fast.
The report said riders who came today could make tracks which would disappear before they could make another run.
This storm is welcome not only to alpine skiers and snowboarders but particularly for snowmobilers who saw much of the snow they were enjoying destroyed by rain and fog last week.
Expect trail counts to jump as well at Nordic areas, which saw more damage to trails than alpine slopes which were somewhat protected by snow making and the colder weather.
On Thursday I had an appointment in the Upper Valley in the morning but had the afternoon open, so I emailed my friend Deb to see if she could cut out of work early for some turns.
She suggested the drive from Orford to Jackson where we had previously planned to ski might be a bit long and suggested we meet either at Bretton Woods or Cannon.
"I have not been to Cannon in 30 years," she said.
So that was our choice.
It was really fun to see the mountain and how it has changed through her eyes.
Her first impression was that the mountain was absolutely gorgeous and that the views were almost 360 degrees in any direction.
She loved skiing Tramway, which was right under the massive cables with a view into Franconia Notch. The snow was fabulous there, too, with plenty of beautiful powder to carve.
"When I remember Cannon I think of sheets of ice," she said, "And cold."
But in spite of the temperatures in the teens, the sun was high and warm and there was little wind at all.
Some of my favorite trails like lower Vista Way and Taft were closed, but she got the idea on trails like Upper Ravine, Rocket and Middle Cannon.
Lifts have dramatically improved over the years, particularly the replacement of the slow but steady Peabody Chair with a high speed detachable quad.
Thursday, the resort was hosting about 60 families from the Make A Wish program who enjoyed a day of skiing and fireworks at dusk.
It was very heart warming to see many of these families with children who are facing such incredible health hardships, enjoying the slopes and a day out of their routine together.
Cannon is 75 this year and it has having a number of special events like this to celebrate.
Deb and I overhead that the best day to come back is on a Monday when the Tramway is open. She was intrigued by the Tram, because there are very few places with a tram in the United States and it is a very cool thing.
The Tram is open Friday through Monday and during holiday periods for no extra charge, but those are all full-price days at the rate of $70.
Teens ski and ride at Cannon for $57 on those days and for military, it is $53. Juniors age 6-12 ski and ride for $48 and Seniors 65 and up pay $48 as well. However, if you are a New Hampshire senior age 65 and over you can ski free Monday through Friday. Beginners can use the Tuckerbrook area for $38 a day.
The season long specials are 2 for $70 on Tuesdays and Thursdays and $25 on Wednesdays for New Hampshire residents.
Currently the Mittersill back country area is closed but that may be subject to change with this weather.
There is a new lift servicing Mittersill slopes but it has not been getting much use because there is no snow making over there.
Another story on this web page details exciting news, this week, that the Franconia Ski Club is embarking on a $3.5 million fundraising campaign to bring snow making and a new surface lift to the core area of Mittersill, allowing for much more public use and an improved race venue.
It will likely take a few years and more than a few bake sales, but stay tuned and consider a gift.
Expect conditions to only improve as this snow continues to fall and have a great and safe weekend in the snow!
Paula Tracy writes for wmur.com and can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Everything was calm in beautiful Skamania County, Washington, until May 18, 1980. Then, a massive stratovolcano unleashed its rage, obliterating 230 square miles around it. It was Mount St. Helens. This video show how things have changed since then.
1.5 million metric tons of sulfur dioxide were released during the largest known avalanche in history, resulting in 57 casualties and a dramatic landscape change. From the Garden of Eden to the Plains of Hell in a few minutes. It has taken thirty years, as these images from the Landsat satellites show, to get a closer to its original state.


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This is Not a Photo Show was organized by the artist Kimberly Aubuchon for Blue Star Contemporary Art and Unit B Gallery in San Antonio. The title makes reference to Rene Magritte's famous painting cum philosophical conundrum, This is Not a Pipe. Many of the artworks included use photography but following Magritte's penchant for paradox, this show about photography also includes sculptures, video and paintings.[…..]


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I'd suggest Caffyns Vauxhall Ashford to a friend because the staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Raymond explained everything so I understood everything that was going on. I've never been to a place to get a car like that so I was nervous - but was put at ease by all the lovely staff
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Caffyns Vauxhall Ashford were fantastic because we are always greeted in a friendly manner when we visit, nothing is to much trouble, we explained what we were hoping to find in a vehicle and were talked through everything every step of the way.
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The experience at Caffyns Vauxhall Ashford was not bad as all The issues with car were solved in 30 day and few visits but bodywork could be prepared better
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21st January 2020
My experience involved using my personal number plate. That process was tortuous and needs refinement. I've wasted a good number of trips in to the sales room and ended up completing the transfer myself. I live over 20 miles away.
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23rd December 2019
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A Sandwich a Day: Peking Duck Sliders at Red Egg
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In this great city of ours, one could eat a different sandwich every day of the year—so that's what we'll do. Here's A Sandwich a Day, our daily look at sandwiches around New York. Got a sandwich we should check out? Let us know. —The Mgmt.
Unless you live in downtown Flushing near the $1 Peking Duck Bun stall, getting a taste of Peking Duck with its crisply rendered skin, tender meat and sweet bean sauce is a full-on commitment. For the good ones, you've got to order at least a whole duck, oftentimes a day in advance so the kitchen has time for the complicated prep.
At least so I though. At Red Egg, a modern-ish dim sum/cocktail bar/Chinese American restaurant on Centre Street just off of Canal, Peking duck is a casual lunch affair. For $24, you get an entire half duck, carved tableside into thin juicy nuggets and served with tender, yeasty steamed buns along with hoisin sauce, scallions, and cucumber. It's a hearty enough portion that it could feed two for lunch easily (they also serve quarter ducks for $14), or light enough to make a good appetizer for a larger group. Ed, Carey, and I shared a dish of them last week during lunch. No advance ordering necessary, hot on your table in ten minutes or less, and just as inexpensive as any of the grungy Peking duck or Chiense BBQ shops in the area with a much quieter, cleaner feel.
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He is the new face of al-Qaida, someone who is now seen as often in the terrorist group's videos as Ayman al-Zawahiri, and much more than Osama bin Laden. But is Abu Yahya al-Libi — who released a 45-minute video attacking Saudi leaders Wednesday — merely a propagandist or a new generation of leader?
Private and government counterterrorism experts believe he is both and that he represents several different aspects of the changing face of al-Qaida, particularly its increasing reliance on North Africans.
The 44-year-old Libyan (thus the nom de guerre "al-Libi") has appeared in six al-Qaida videos distributed on the Internet this year, the same number as Ayman al Zawahiri, the group's No. 2. Bin Laden has not been seen in a video since October 2004.
Ben Venzke, who tracks al-Qaida video on his Intel Center Web site, says al-Libi is becoming popular among jihadis, among whom he is known for his fiery rhetoric, derived from his religious training. Most of the videos are set outside, giving the impression that he is a fighter, living on the land, say counterterrorism experts. He is believed to be living on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
"Abu Yahya al-Libi is now the most visible face of al-Qaida, surpassing even Ayman al-Zawahiri in actual video appearances," says Venzke. "Even within the broader global jihadi community, Abu Yahya's face is more visible in jihadist videos then any other current jihadi figure."
And that is likely to continue, Venzke notes.
"As-Sahab, the al-Qaida video production outlet, is currently averaging a release every three days, double the rate of releases in 2006. This rate is continuing to accelerate and on track to reach one every two days in the coming months if current levels are sustained."
Just this week, both Yahya and American al-Qaida operative Adam Gadahn have been seen on the Internet threatening the United States, the West and Middle Eastern and South Asian regimes allied with the United States. But while Gadahn is seen infrequently, Yahya is now seen regularly.
"He has been on several times, going back to 2005," says a senior U.S. counterterrorism official. "He has played a key propaganda role for al-Qaida. He is a dedicated militant who has attacked Hamas and 'apostate' governments in the region." He has also called on Islamists to blow up the White House in a video last October.
Yahya began as an operative with the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, one of bin Laden's earliest supporters among national jihadi groups, but he also has strong links to the Taliban and al-Qaida in Iraq, said the official.
"He is favorably viewed by militants. Is he important beyond his role as propagandist? It's a natural leap to being a key al-Qaida leader, a high-ranking leader, but we don't know about any formal position ... but there is no sense he is No. 3.
"Still, he is of high interest to us and our allies."
Adding to his bona fides is that he is one of four al-Qaida militants who escaped from a U.S. prison at Bagram Air Base in mid-2005. "He speaks frequently about it," the official noted. Three of the four remain at large.
The emergence of Yahya also shows the increasing importance of North African jihadis in al-Qaida operations.
"What this is demonstrating is that the North Africa has risen in prominence within al-Qaida," notes Roger Cressey, former deputy director of counterterrorism in the Clinton and Bush White House. "Al-Qaida is evolving from Saudi and Egyptian leadership into one that is increasingly a broader operation, that places North Africans in positions of prominence, both operationally as well as in propaganda roles."
The U.S. counterterrorism official agrees. "Clearly, al-Qaida and North African extremist groups have been strengthening relationships for some time."
Both point to the prominence of three Libyans in recent al-Qaida operations. Until he was captured in May 2005, Abu Faraj al-Libi was the organization's director of international operations — essentially the group's No. 3 position. In addition, Abu Laith al-Libi is believed to be director of al-Qaida operations in Afghanistan, where he works closely with the Taliban.
As for the increasing frequency of the al-Qaida videos, Cressey says it is a good news/bad news equation.
"The good news is that they have failed to succeed in any number of their attack plans in the past few years and propaganda is the only way to maintain their visibility," says Cressey. "But in the past, an up-tick in the tempo of messages indicated that an attack was on the way."
U.S. officials say that as of now, they believe the former is more likely than the latter.


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The fight card for next weekend's Bellator 47 card is set with eight bouts.
Bellator 47 takes place Saturday, July 23, at Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, Canada, and marks the organization's first event outside the U.S. The event's main card airs live on MTV2.
The televised lineup for night features four bouts, including the semifinal round of the organization's eight-man "Summer Series" featherweight tournament.
Following their opening-round victories at Bellator 46 this past month, the final-four matchups include Marlon Sandro (18-2 MMA, 1-0 BFC) vs. Nazareno Malegarie (20-1 MMA, 1-1 BFC) and Pat Curran (14-4 MMA, 4-1 BFC) vs. Ronnie Mann (20-2-1 MMA, 2-0 BFC).
Joining them on the main card are two bouts MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) previously reported: heavyweights Neil Grove (10-3-1 MMA, 2-1 BFC) vs. Zak Jensen (10-6 MMA, 0-0 BFC) and lightweights Chris Horodecki (17-3 MMA, 0-0 BFC) vs. Chris Saunders (9-1 MMA, 0-0 BFC).
The night's untelevised preliminary card includes
featherweights Daniel Langbeen (3-3 MMA, 0-0 BFC) vs. Will Romero (5-3 MMA, 0-1 BFC), bantamweights Bryan Goldsby (13-13 MMA, 1-2 BFC) vs. Bo Harris (5-2-1 MMA, 0-0 BFC), welterweights Daron Cruickshank (8-2 MMA, 0-0 BFC) vs. Sergej Juskevic (11-6-2 MMA, 0-0 BFC), and bantamweights Syd Barnier (3-3 MMA, 0-0 BFC) vs. Denis Puric (3-1 MMA, 0-0 BFC).
The full Bellator 47 card now features:
- Nazareno Malegarie vs. Marlon Sandro (featherweight-tourney semifinals)
- Pat Curran vs. Ronnie Mann (featherweight-tourney semifinals)
- Neil Grove vs. Zak Jensen
- Chris Horodecki vs. Chris Saunders
- Daniel Langbeen vs. Will Romero
- Bryan Goldsby vs. Bo Harris
- Daron Cruickshank vs. Sergej Juskevic
- Syd Barnier vs. Denis Puric
For more on Bellator 47, stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.
(Pictured: Ronnie Mann)


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We will take care of you (we are experienced in treating):
Locomotive system disorders: Vertebrogenous syndrome (backaches), degenerative illnesses of locomotive system (spine and large joints), osteoporosis, conditions post orthopaedic surgery (with a joint/hip replacement).
Kidney and urinary tract diseases: Chronic infl ammation, kidney and urinary stones after surgery or breaking-up with impulse wave, conditions after kidney and urinary tract surgery, prostate gland disorders (inflammations, conditions post surgery).
Respiratory tract illnesses: Chronic infl ammations, bronchial asthma, allergic colds, conditions post surgery of upper and lower respiratory tract.
Metabolic disorders: Obesity, gout, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipoproteinemia.
Gynaecologic illnesses including infertility therapy: Inflammatory illnesses of outer and inner female genitals, conditions after gynaecologic surgery, sterility and infertility, climacteric syndrom, urgent and stress urinary incontinence.
Illnesses of circulatory system: Condition after myocardial infartion, hypertension of II. up III. level, dysfunction of periphery blood vessels and conditions after thrombosis, thrombosis, ischaemic heart disease, ischaemic diseases of lower limbs and potency disorders.
Oncological diseases: Rehabilitation of patients after finishing oncological treatment of breasts, genitals or other oncological diseases except malignant blood diseases.
Digestive system illnesses: Chronic and palindromic illnesses of the stomach and intestines, conditions after stomach, duodenum, oesophagus and intestine surgery, Crohn´s disease, chronic diseases of gall bladder and biliary tract, functional disorders of the biliary
Nervous system diseases: Root syndromes, Parkinson´s disease.
Natural Medicinal Sources
1) Mineral Springs:
The Cross Spring (Křížový pramen) - In view of its therapeutic effects, this spring is primarily used for the treatment of disorders of the digestive tract (stomach complaints, intestines disorders, gall bladder complaints, and liver and pancreas disorders), metabolic disorders (obesity, gout, diabetes mellitus) and allergies related to digestion disorders. The sulphate content in the water has a laxative effect.
The Ferdinand Spring (Ferdinandův pramen) - consists of seven individual springs, of which the spring Ferdinand I is accessible for drinking. Its composition is very similar to the Cross Spring; but the mineral content is somewhat higher. The Ferdinand Springs is bottled and served as table water under the brand name of Excelsior.
The Forest Spring (Lesní pramen) - is used as medicinal drinking water to cure disorders of the gastro-intestinal tract, and it is also used for inhalation to cure disorders of the upper respiratory tract. In addition, it is suitable for curing certain types of urological disorders, such as uric-acid stones, since the water strongly alkalises the acid.
The Rudolph Spring (Rudolfův pramen) - Due to its diuretic eff ect, it is used to treat kidney complaints and disorders of the urinary tract. The spring has a very high level of calcium (the ratio of calcium and magnesium being 5:4). Therefore, the mineral drinking water is recommended as a supplementary therapy in the treatment of osteoporosis. Its distinctive anti-infl ammatory eff ects make it useful in treating urethritis.
The Ambrose Spring (Ambrožův pramen) - consists of three individual springs, all of which have very similar chemical compositions. The waters are ferrous acidulous and have a low mineral content. Due to their high ferric content, they are used to cure certain forms of anaemia and its diuretic eff ects make it useful in treating some urinary tract disorders, lithiasis in particular.
The Caroline Spring (Karolinin pramen) - due to its higher content of magnesium (the ratio of calcium and magnesium content being 2:5), the Caroline Spring water is used for treatment of urological complaints and kidney stones. The magnesium contained in the water prevents the formation of these concrements.
2) Natural medicinal gas CO2
The Marie Spring (Mariin pramen) - is actually a powerful gas seepage (99.7% natural CO2). The natural medicinal gas is applied in the form of dry carbon gas baths. This spa treatment is becoming more and more popular since guests not only show lower blood pressure, an improvement of heart activity and improved blood circulation in the lower extremities, but also a significant improvement of sexual activities. In addition, this natural medicinal gas is also applied in the form of hypodermic applications as a part of the treatment of joint disorders, spine problems and heart ischaemia.
3) Peloids - peat, mud
Peloids are inorganic and organic pottages, which are, after certain modification and heating, used for compresses and wraps. They are made of peat and other mud, which can be found around springs. The material is stocked in piles, where it oxidises in a certain way. Then it is modifi ed and mixed with mineral water and steamed. It is used for 20 – 30 minutes once it reaches the temperature 40° C. Peat wraps are used for treating locomotive system disorders, gynaecologic complaints and respiratory system disorders. Special additional treatment is off ered in the form of peat vaginal tampons, which are used for curing chronic gynaecologic inflammations and sterility in women.
The symbol of spa tradition in Mariánské Lázně is situated at the place of the original spa building from 1812. The hotel provides its guests with traditional spa care, based on the use of unique local natural sources – mineral springs, peat and medicinal Maria's gas. Unique historic cabins, with original tiling from 19th century, are used for spa treatments. It is an example of connecting tradition with the current standards of spa cure.
Health Spa: Medical surgeries and the largest spa department in Mariánské Lázně are situated in the hotel, complete spa care, spa treatments using natural medicinal sources – mineral baths, peat packs, natural dry carbon gas baths, CO2 natural gas injections, water treatment and a wide range of further spa treatments. Hotel's own mineral springs for mineral baths and mineral water drinking cures – Ambrožův (Ambrose) and Balbínův (Balbín) springs.
Wellness & Beauty: A modern Premier fitness centre with a cardio exercise, fitness and exercise zone, the possibility of individual training with an instructor, training plan and nutritional counseling. In the resort: roman baths with 3 pools, Aqua wellness centre with swimming pool in hotel Hvězda. Extra charge: baths, massages, hairdresser, nutritional counseling.
Gastronomy: czech and international cuisine, dietary meals, healthy food corner. Breakfast, lunch and evening meals in a buff et form, salad bar. Restaurant Goethe, lobby bar, summer terrace.
Superior rooms: bathtub or shower, TV, telephone, Wifi Internet, minibar, safe, hairdryer, bathrobe, terry slippers.
Superior plus (on request): bathtub or shower, TV, telephone, Wifi Internet, minibar, safe, hairdryer, bathrobe, terry slippers. View of the spa park.
Junior suite (on request): bathtub or shower, TV, telephone, Wifi Internet, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, hairdryer, bathrobe, terry slippers, umbrella. Large corner rooms, comfortable sitting corner. View of the spa park.
Apartment (on request): bathtub, TV, telephone, Wifi Internet, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, hairdryer, bathrobe, terry slippers, umbrella. The apartment has a separate lounge, bedroom and kitchen corner. Appropriate for famillies with children, possibility to connect with the adjoining double room Superior Plus, possibitity to have an extra bed. View of the spa park.
Please note:
The stay includes accommodation, welcome drink, breakfast in a buffet form.
Spa tax: 15 CZK per person and per night
Tento zájezd pořádá QUICKTOUR s.r.o. (IČO: 28115244)
QUICKTOUR s. r. o.
Biskupská 12, České Budějovice, 370 01
tel: +420 386 350 220
fax: +420 387 311 225
účet: 317 412 31 / 0100


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SPECTROPORT – The easy choice when you can´t afford to make metal mistakes
- Unlike handheld XRF, accurately analyzes elements like C, P, S, B, Li, Be, Ca, Si, Mg and Al even at low and critical levels
- As fast as a handheld XRF, with analyses requiring only 2s to a maximum of 10s
- Breakthrough self-adjusting optical system ensures consistent results with unprecedented resilience to ambient temperature changes without standardization
- Industry unique standardization – iCAL 2.0, simple, only one sample required for the entire system, saves up to 30 minutes per day
- Effortless point-and-shoot analysis, battery powered operation – up to 800 measurements on a single charge
When handhelds aren't enough, the amazing new SPECTROPORT portable metal analyzer applies more advanced OES technology — in a unit as easy to use as a handheld analyzer. SPECTROPORT delivers many advantages of SPECTRO's portable OES flagship, SPECTROTEST, in a smaller, lighter package. It accurately analyzes elements such as carbon, sulfur, phosphorus, and boron. It's as fast as an XRF, with many analyses taking only a few seconds. And it enables effortless point-and-shoot performance, to minimize operator intervention and decision-making.
It adds the convenience and simplicity of the best handheld analyzers to the accuracy and wide analytical range of SPECTRO's renowned OES technology. You get fast, ready response; flexible portability; intuitive ease of use; and minimal standardization efforts.
Predefined calibration packages and the new SPECTRO exclusive iCAL 2.0 calibration logic system eliminate repeated calibrations and delays. Perform a single-sample standardization (less than 5 minutes) at the start of the day's testing and you're all set. Your iCAL diagnostics ensure stable performance throughout a typical day. And now iCAL 2.0 helps maintain the same standardization — regardless of most temperature shifts.
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Sometimes God prepares us for what is coming later on in the day by a godly word. I received the following devotional in my email which calmed my spirit and made me put on the whole armour of God (Eph 6) when my mother and I came under heavy spiritual attack tonight.The Lord helped us to hold up the shield of faith to deflect the flaming arrows of the enemy.When the enemy comes like a Tsunami wave my anchor holds fast.
Thank you to THE SOLID ROCK.
I choose love . . .No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves.
I choose joy . . .I will invite my God to be the God of circumstance. I will refuse the temptation to be cynical . . . the tool of the lazy thinker. I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God.
I choose peace . . .I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live.
I choose patience . . .I will overlook the inconveniences of the world. Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I'll invite him to do so. Rather than complain that the wait is too long, I will thank God for a moment to pray. Instead of clinching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with joy and courage.
I choose kindness . . .I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone. Kind to the rich, for they are afraid. And kind to the unkind, for such is how God has treated me.
I choose goodness . . .I will go without a dollar before I take a dishonest one. I will be overlooked before I will boast. I will confess before I will accuse. I choose goodness.
I choose faithfulness . . .Today I will keep my promises. My debtors will not regret their trust. My associates will not question my word. My wife will not question my love. And my children will never fear that their father will not come home.
I choose gentleness . . .Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself.
I choose self-control . . .I am a spiritual being. After this body is dead, my spirit will soar. I refuse to let what will rot, rule the eternal.
I choose self-control.
I will be drunk only by joy. I will be impassioned only by my faith. I will be influenced only by God. I will be taught only by Christ. I choose self control.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day. If I succeed, I will give thanks. If I fail, I will seek his grace. And then, when this day is done, I will place my head on my pillow and rest.
From When God Whispers Your Name Copyright (Thomas Nelson, 1999) Max Lucado
Aunt Virginia was moved out of Intensive care today and hopefully she will be discharged from hospital day after tomorrow.
But please keep on praying, she is being very difficult and creating problems for everyone involved in looking after her including us.
Please pray for my mother and me as we face spiritual attacks.


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Looking at these pictures makes me so happy and brings me right back up on that stage and the rush of emotions that came over me in that instant. Watching the show, which I must admit, I've watched like four times. I ALWAYS get teary during this part. It's so exciting to me to be able to watch it. Walking down the aisle to B, I was so excited and I just wanted to get down to the end, but tried to remind myself that I needed to take my time to get down the aisle and take it all in. The church was simply beautiful. It was so clean and I loved the way it looked. At first I was shocked that the girls weren't standing up there, but that was pretty much the only thing that I didn't know about before hand. They all sat in the first pew row.
One thing that was very special to me was to give a lilly, my mom's favorite flower, to three very important women in my life. I gave one to my aunt, my grandma and Shea's mom. Those three helped me throughout the wedding process, and have been nothing but loving, encouraging and thoughtful before and after my mom passed away. Then it was up to the stage to get married!
I LOVE the church. It was so simple, a little bit country and perfect. It was so clean. I loved every aspect of it.
I remember laughing a LOT during the ceremony. I don't know what was so funny but it was I think out of nervousness. I seriously remember thinking that it was going by so fast and trying to make myself stop laughing! I remember B squeezed my hand so hard and I thought my ring was going to cut off my finger. It was so fun just looking into his eyes and smiling and knowing that we were getting married. I wanted to stop time!
Crazy enough, our photographer, Jonathan Moore was not allowed in the church sanctuary when the ceremony was happening because of his camera making noise. He took all these AMAZING photos from OUTSIDE the sanctuary. Talk about talented. He captured this one through a little peep hole and I'm pretty much obsessed with it. Sidenote: If you are getting married, book Jonathan. Best choice EVER.
I know I'm looking at Shea in this one. :) I also cannot get over how my dress laid like that with no one coming up to fix it or touch it. Ines Di Santo knows what she is doing!
I am pretty much obsessed with this photo too. I love how we are looking at each other. I cannot tell you enough how quickly it went by and how amazing it felt. I still feel like we got married yesterday.
I really even didn't realize that the cameraman was in our face walking down the aisle. It was all so surreal and I love this moment. I seriously didn't even notice the cameras most of the night, ever.
Our beautiful wedding party. The girls look SO amazing and the boys are so cute! I love how it all came out. I actually loved the bridesmaid dresses so much, I bought one of the dresses for the girl who is the same size as me, and I have already worn it to two events! :)
My family.
After the ceremony they quickly escorted us to the corner of the entrance of the church and we were told NOT to turn around or look out the window. I had literally no idea what was going on. It was so hard as everyone was leaving not to talk to them or turn around and I had no idea why they did this but I figured it was for something for filming or something? I was so confused and I just wanted to talk to everyone! Finally we got to go outside and I still have no idea what was going on. Jonathan, always in the right place at the right time, captured this and this might be one of my favorites, right before we walked out the door.
And who knew THIS was waiting for us! It was a beautifully restored fire truck that was to whisk us away to the reception. They decorated it all red white and blue, and we both were so shocked and seriously loved it! It had a siren and was so much fun!
Our reaction to the firetruck was obviously shock!
David opened the doors and all our guests were there and watched us get into the truck. It wasn't easy with my dress, but it worked and off we went!
Such a great and fun surprise. Such a wonderful day! Tomorrow is ALL the details and the reception happenings! :)


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Anmeldeinformationen für Pro's
Application Requirements
Thank you for your interest in the Black Diamond Pro Purchase Program. Please read through the following categories and criteria to help determine your eligibility, and the documentation required for application. Individual applicants will be asked to provide personal documentation (listed below) showing qualifications for the program. Verification of employment must be provided annually in most cases, along with other documentation as requested. Remember that you are not only trying to show your need for our gear to do your job but also that you will be a great marketing and public relations asset to our company and our retail dealers!
Group Accounts
Categories marked with an * below are required to be set up as "Group" accounts. This requires that we have one person who will act as the Coordinator/Administrator for the account. The coordinator will be responsible for submitting documentation, maintaining the account, and submitting rosters of qualified staff when requested. The group coordinator will also be responsible for helping prevent any abuse of the account and ensuring all participants adhere to the program guidelines. All orders should ship to the official group address provided by Coordinator/Administrator, unless otherwise authorized. If personal orders are permitted for qualified individuals, separate instructions will be provided to the Account Coordinator for them to submit applications, once we have received and uploaded a roster in our roster format.
Discounted Product
The product available for purchase at the professional discount price will be based on the job descriptions and documentation provided. Please provide a detailed explanation of the need for Black Diamond products in the "Additional Information" section of the application. Please let us know if additional documentation is going to be submitted separate from the online application. Most accounts will fall into one (or more) of the following product classifications which will limit the product purchased at discount, to those items. If approved you will be able to view the discounted price on gear that you have qualified for while shopping website (when you are logged in). Non discounted gear will be shown at standard retail price, and may be purchased at the same time as discounted product.
The basic account category classifications:
_ Standard / Standard Gym: Snow Safety, Tents, Poles, Gloves, Headlamps, Packs, Clothing and some Accessories. Some accounts may qualify for discounted pricing on some climbing gear (Standard Gym) such as Carabiners, Harnesses, Helmets and Crash Pads. No Technical Ski or Technical Climbing Gear provided at discounted pricing.
_ Rock: All Rock Climbing gear as well as the "Standard" gear from above.
_Alpine: Technical Climbing and Alpine/Ice gear (may qualify as "Mountaineering" which does not include rock protection, big wall, or technical ice climbing gear)
_ Ski or Ski Mountaineering: May qualify other related product such as the "Standard" line of gear.
_Mountaineering: Snow and low angle Ice gear as well as some rock gear. Includes the "Standard" line of gear.
_ Full Pro: Qualifies for discount on all BD Gear
Pro Purchase Application Categories/Required Documentation:
Individual Guides: Ski/Rock-Alpine Climbing/Mountaineering
AMGA/ACMG/IFMGA Guide
- Copy of Certification Card showing full "Rock, Alpine or Ski Mountaineering " Guide status.
- You will be approved for product lines needed to guide in that discipline only.
- AMGA SPI/Rock Instructor and TRSM qualifications MAY be accepted with proof of current employment guiding in the relative discipline.
- Aspirant status MAY be accepted with proof of employment in the discipline guiding.
Other Guide : Ski/Rock Climbing/Mountaineering (non AMGA/ACMG)
- Resume
- 2 Letters of Reference (1 client, 1 other guide)/ and or recommendations
- Pay Stub if working for a reputable guide service or other documentation proving full time employment as a guide and experience.
- Brochure, and link to website
- Business Card
*Guide Service - Group Only (with multiple qualified guides)
- Brochure, and link to website
- Business Card
- Copies of any applicable certifications or other documentation
- Provide roster of qualified individuals with names and email addresses at time of application or upon approval.
- See Group Account info above
*Ski Patrol - Group Only
- NSP Certified Patrollers can qualify with either Paid or Volunteer status and will see that option when applying.
- Patrollers without NSP certification: You must be a Full Time Paid patroller and apply under your patrol's group account.
- We must have a group account set up by the Patrol Director or acting Pro Coordinator
- The Director or Coordinator can then submit a roster of qualified patrollers (patrollers do not need to submit individual documents) and will receive specific application instructions to share with the patrol.
- Patrollers may ship to individual address.
- See Group Account info above
PSIA Ski/Snowboard Instructor/Certified Coaches
- Copy of Level II or III or Examiner certification card
- Level I may be accepted with letter of reference from school director or proof of employment
- Certified coaches must submit copies of certificates and proof of paid coaching status
*Outdoor Education/Educators/Institutions - Group Only
Eligible programs will have a strong emphasis on wilderness and outdoor leadership training, and should offer a substantial number of climbing, mountaineering and/or backcountry ski programs in order to qualify for that type of gear. Many programs without technical climbing programs may qualify at the Standard or Standard/Gym level. If your institution is in a taxable state (Taxable States: CA, GA, CO, ID, MN, NC, NY, UT, TN, VT, WA) please submit your state tax exempt certification with your application, and we will send you additional instructions once received. If you have further questions please call customer service.
- Brochures, link to website, and other program related documents (schedules/course descriptions)
- Statement describing the program's needs for BD gear specifically
- Copies of Certifications/Affiliations: (AORE/AMGA/ACA/WEA etc..)
- Copies of Site Management Plan for climbing areas used for courses (when pertinent )
- Copies of Risk Management plan (when pertinent )
- Individual personal orders will be allowed for full time instructors/staff requiring our gear for their work
- See Group Account info above
Avalanche Professional (not Ski Patrollers)
- Pay Stub showing full time paid status
- Business card and/or copy of certifications
- Letter of explanation of duties
Military Unit/Government Employee (may apply under "Other" Group category)
- Pay Stub showing full time paid status (Pay stub or LES)
- Job description/information detailing need for BD gear
- For climbing or ski gear: Letter from immediate supervisor stating need or other proof of need such as attachment to a Special Forces/Operations unit.
- Official Govt Purchases in taxable states will need to place orders directly through our Govt. sales program. Email us at email@example.com for more info ( Taxable States: CA, CO, ID, MN, NC, NY, UT, TN, VT, WA). All orders shipped to Canada will be taxed appropriately.
- May apply as a "Group" under "Other" category for programs with multiple individuals that qualify (see Group Account info above)
*Search and Rescue - Group Only
- Copies of Unit or Director/Group Coordinators SAR certifications, preferably NASAR/MSAR
- Statement describing the program's specific needs for BD gear
- Letter from local law enforcement agency responsible for call-outs (Sheriff?), detailing the unit's mission and specific need for high angle, ice and mountaineering, or ski gear if applicable.
- Individual personal orders will be allowed for highly active members to buy gear for their training/missions.
- See Group Account info above
Industry (manufacturers of outdoor gear)
- To qualify the company must be a member of SIA or OIA and present booths at one of these shows annually
- A group account in the company's name must be created by the individual responsible for such deals.
- A reciprocal deal of equal or greater value must be provided to Black Diamond Employees.
- All orders must ship to the address on file for the company
- Outside reps must provide adequate proof of employment in order to ship to individual addresses. A letter from the HR dept., copy of pay stub and business card are usually adequate (as will any full time employee that does not have an official
- Company email address.
*Other – Group Only
Rafting companies, backcountry outfitters, licensed fly-fishing guides, and other relative professionals may apply for a limited (BDMS) purchase program. Submit an application and provide any relative supporting documents including detailed brochure and/or website. Military and Government employed individuals may apply as a group under this category to be treated as a group.


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I need to process image with several tools in a pipeline
tool1 | tool2 | tool3 | .... It appeared though that one of the tools isn't designed to work in a pipeline and only works in format of
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Is there any way to include it into pipeline? I really want to avoid creating files for this only program and then removing them, etc.