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Algeria: Obligations regarding military service and the reserve; the possibility of obtaining an exemption or stay, including the procedures that must be followed (2006-September 2012)
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1. Obligations Regarding Military Service
The National Service Code (Code du service national) of 1974 indicates that military service is obligatory for all men over 19 years of age (Algeria 1974a, Art. 1). The website of the Ministry of National Defence indicates that since 31 December 2011, all men over 30 years of age are exempted from this obligation and are eligible for regularization (ibid. n.d.a). According to a 2012 report by Child Soldiers International, an international human rights organization that "seek[s] to end the military recruitment and the use in hostilities, in any capacity, of any person under the age of 18" (Child Soldiers International n.d.), those who are 17 years of age can enlist in the Algerian army (ibid. 2012, 53). Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response.
A document prepared by Conscience and Peace Tax International (CPTI), a non-profit organization with special consultative status with the UN that seeks the recognition of the right to conscientious objection to paying for armaments and war through taxes (CPTI n.d.), indicates that females are "completely debarred from any participation in the armed forces" (ibid. July 2007).
The National Service Code indicates that the duration of military service is two years (Algeria 1974a, Art. 3). However, the Algerian government indicates that in 2002, it was reduced to 18 months (ibid. n.d.b). Other sources also indicate that the duration of military service is 18 months (Child Soldiers International 2008, 44; US 11 Sept. 2012), and comprises basic training for 6 months and 12 months in civil projects (US 11 Sept. 2012). The website of the Ministry of Youth and Sports indicates that the initial six-month period consists of [translation] "shooting, mental and physical training, and simulation exercises in cases such as torture and sudden attacks" (Algeria n.d.b). The National Service Charter (Charte du service national) indicates that after the military training period, recruits perform activities in the economic, administrative, social, cultural or national defence fields (ibid. 1974b, 1015). However, the website of the Ministry of Youth and Sports indicates that in the 12-month period following the six-month military training, recruits are serving in the military land forces (ibid. n.d.b). In addition, the CPTI expressed the opinion that it is "unlikely that since the declaration of a state of emergency in 1992 any conscripts have in practice been allocated to civilian duties" (July 2007). Furthermore, a research response by the Refugee Review Tribunal (RRT) of Australia indicates that "in the past [the twelve months of service] have included economic, administrative, social, and civil projects besides actual military duties" (Australia 17 Jan. 2008).
The National Service Code states the following regarding the registration of potential recruits:
Art. 43. - One month prior to the start of the registration period, the walis [governors] shall notify their citizens, in the press, over the radio, and via posters, of all such information as may be necessary to assist young people called to register.
Art. 44. - The citizens concerned are required to register with the people's community assembly for their place of domicile or residence.
Art. 45. - Every year, the chairperson of the people's community assembly shall, between January 1 and March 1, tabulate the names of all citizens born or residing in the community who register and who will reach 18 years of age in the current year.
Art. 47. - Citizens living abroad are registered by diplomatic or consular missions.
Art. 49. - All individuals registered in the national service shall provide a certificate of registration issued either by the people's community assembly or by the consulates.
Art. 78. - Conscripts are classified, based on documentation provided by selection and orientation centres, as fit or unfit for national service.
Persons classified as permanently unfit are released from their military obligations. (Algeria 1974a)
The website of the Embassy of Algeria in Ottawa indicates that Algerians who reside in Canada and who reach 18 years of age must contact the consulates in Ottawa or Montreal for registration for military service purposes (ibid. n.d.c). According to the research response by the Refugee Review Tribunal of Australia, approximately 375,000 men reach their military service age each year (Australia 17 Jan. 2008). The CPTI cites a Military Balance report prepared by the International Institute of Strategic Studies which indicates that, based on estimations from 1997 to 2006, "the armed forces have the capacity to deal with only about 75,000 conscripts at a time" (CPTI July 2007). According to CPTI,
it is clear that a very large number simply fail to perform military service without receiving a formal exemption. The situation of such persons depends very much on how far the recruitment process has gone in their individual case. The majority however have benefited from a sequence of amnesties, inviting them to "regularize their military situation", enabling them without service, and without penalty, to receive the "carte de dispense" [exemption card] which is presented to those who are exempted from military service (ibid.).
Australia's Refugee Review Tribunal also indicates that National Service exemptions have been granted in the form of amnesties since 1989; however, it also indicates that precise information in this regard is limited (Australia 17 Jan. 2008).
Concerning conscientious objectors who did not register for military service, CPTI indicates that they would
suffer disadvantages akin to those which the European Court of Human Rights has (with regard to Turkey) recently described as a form of "civil death" [or clandestine life (Council of Europe 24 Jan. 2006)]. If non-registration had already led to charges of insoumission, the option of "regularizing" [their] military status would not be available. (July 2007)
Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. For further information on the treatment of draft evaders and deserters, please see Response to Information Request DZA104203 of 29 October 2012.
2. Obligations Regarding the Reserve
Sources indicate that, after the 18 months of compulsory military service, reservists must provide 6 months of additional service and remain as reservists up to the age of 50 (Australia 17 Jan. 2008; Child Soldiers International 2008, 44). A Country of Origin Information Report on Algeria by the UK Border Agency cites a Jane's Sentinel Country Risk Assessment report for Algeria, updated on 4 May 2011, which indicates that, "'[o]nce compulsory service has been completed, soldiers must remain available to the Ministry of Defence for five years and may be recalled at any time, after which they become part of the reserve forces for a further 20 years'" (UK 3 Nov. 2011, Sec. 9.02). Article 1 of Edict No. 76-110 of 9 December 1976 indicates that military service obligations for Algerian citizens last 27 years and are distributed as follows: 2 years in the national service, 5 years of availability, 10 years as first reserve, and 10 years as second reserve (Algeria 1976, Art. 1). More recent legislation on military service obligations could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response.
3. Exemptions and Stays
Exemptions from the national service are stipulated in the following articles of the National Service Code:
Art. 76. - Total and permanent incapacity shall be the result of injury, malformation, mutilation, serious progressive disease, functional disorder, and irreversible physical conditions impeding normal performance in terms of professional duties.
Art. 93. - An exemption from national service obligation may be granted by the regional commissions in peacetime upon request to a citizen who provides evidence that he is:
- the sole supporter of an ascendant;
- the sole supporter of a collateral relative who is a minor or disabled; or
- the son of a chahid.
Provisions 1) and 2) do not apply to students. (Algeria 1974a)
Chahid refers to "martyrs" of the war of independence (Australia 17 Jan. 2008; CPTI July 2007). According to the CPTI, the exemptions indicated in Articles 76 and 93 are applied in practice (July 2007).
The Embassy of Algeria in Ottawa website indicates the following requirements for those who request an exemption from military service:
For medical reasons: the applicant should prepare a complete medical file and should be subject to exams by a medical commission for ability to the military service
For social reasons: Algerian nationals who are regularly registered can request exemption from the military service, if they are:
- having dependents from ascendants or disabled collateral or early aged people,
- To be over 27 years and exerting a salary activity.
In this regard, they should prepare a file to be forwarded to the Ministry of National Defense for examination, which should include the following documents:
- A handwritten letter addressed to the Ministry of National Defense undercover of Mr. the Ambassador of Algeria in Canada, or under of Mr. the Consul General of Algeria in Montreal
- An individual record of civil status,
- Two recent and same print photographs,
- A family record of civil status (for those who are married)
- The act of divorce or separation if need be (extract of the judgment),
- Certificate of termination of studies,
- Copy of obtained diplomas,
- Three recent salary statements and/or attestation or contract of work or any other document proving that you exert a professional activity
- A certificate of non salary activity or any other proof of invalidity or inability to work,
- Family record of civil status for the parents,
- Death certificate of the father if need be,
- Family record for the married brothers,
- Proof of the brothers' situation vis-à-vis of the military service. (Algeria n.d.c)
According to the Algerian Ministry of Youth and Sports website, other criteria that exempt Algerian citizens from National Service duties are a height less than 1.60 meters and a body mass index over 30 for foot soldiers (ibid. n.d.b). The Algerian Ministry of Youth and Sports website also indicates that it is possible to be exempted from military service for other reasons such as being the family provider or due to limited capacity of barracks (ibid.). Information on the granting of these exemptions could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response.
Concerning provisional exemptions, the National Service Code stipulates the following:
Art. 90. - Upon their request, a postponed enlistment may be granted to citizens who have a brother who is a volunteer soldier or a conscript in the national service and who has not yet finished his term of service, and those who present a socially significant reason.
Art. 91. - The postponement of enlistment ends with the release of the conscript, the completion of two (2) years' service by the brother who is a volunteer solider or a conscript, or when the circumstances justifying the postponement cease to exist.
Art. 97. - A deferment may be granted by the recruitment office upon request to citizens who wish to continue their studies upon application to the selection and orientation centre.
The deferment is valid until the first day of October following the date of enlistment in the class to which the individuals concerned belong.
Art. 98. - The deferment may be renewed until the student reaches the age of 27.
If that limit is reached, the ministerial commission established in article 36 of this Code has the sole authority to renew the deferment of military service for students who have provided evidence that their studies were delayed for valid social reasons of interest: prolonged illness, death of the head of the family. (Algeria 1974a)
The Embassy of Algeria in Ottawa website indicates the following requirements for those who request a provisional exemption for having a brother in the national service or for pursuing studies:
A file submitted to the consular section should include the following documents:
A handwritten letter addressed to the Ministry of National Defense, undercover Mr. Ambassador of Algeria in Canada or undercover Mr. the Consul General of Algeria in Montreal, accompanied according to the case with the following document:
- Provisional exemption for studies: A school certificate or the certificate of enrollment
- Provisional exemption due to a brother who is called up: An enlistment certificate of the brother in the framework of the military service. (Algeria n.d.c)
According to the CPTI, approximately 40 percent of those eligible for National Service duties are exempted (July 2007). The US Department of State indicates in its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2011 for Algeria that
[t]he government did not permit young men eligible for the draft but who had not yet completed their military service to leave the country without special authorization, although the government granted such authorization to students and persons with special family circumstances. (US 24 May 2012, 13)
Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response.
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim for refugee protection. Please find below the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request.
Algeria. 1976. Ordonnance n° 76-110 du 9 décembre 1976 portant obligations militaires des citoyens algériens.
_____. 1974a. Code du service national. Excerpt translated by the Translation Bureau, Public Works and Government Services Canada. Canada
_____. 1974b. Charte du service national.
_____. N.d.a. Ministère de la Défense nationale. "Service national: Régularisation des jeunes agés de 30 ans et plus au 31 décembre 2011."
_____. N.d.b. Ministère de la Jeunesse et des Sports. "Le service national."
_____. N.d.c. Algerian Embassy in Ottawa. "Military Service."
Australia. 17 January 2008. Refugee Review Tribunal. "RRT Research Response DZA32819."
Child Soldiers International. 2012. Louder than Words: An Agenda for Action to End State Use of Child Soldiers.
_____. 2008. "Algeria." Child Soldiers Global Report 2008.
_____. N.d. "We Are Child Soldiers International."
Conscience and Peace Tax International (CPTI). July 2007. Submission to the 90th Session of the Human Rights Committee: July 2007. Conscientious Objection to Military Service: Issues for the Country Report Task Forces, Algeria.
_____. N.d. "About CPTI."
Council of Europe. 24 January 2006. European Court of Human Rights. Press Release Issued by the Registrar, Chamber Judgment - Ulke v. Turkey.
United Kingdom (UK). 3 November 2011. Home Office. Algeria Country of Origin Information (COI) Report.
United States (US). 11 September 2012. Central Intelligence Agency. "Algeria." The World Factbook.
_____. 24 May 2012. Department of State. "Algeria." Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2011.
Additional Sources Consulted
Oral sources: Attempts to contact representatives from the following organizations and agencies were unsuccessful: Algeria — Embassy in Ottawa, Embassy in Washington, General Consulate in Montreal, General Consulate in New York, Popular National Assembly; Algeria Watch; Human Rights Watch; professor of political science, University of Michigan. Professors at Fordham University, Tufts University, and California State University could not provide information for this Response. An official from the Embassy of Canada in Algeria could not provide information within the time constraints of this Response.
Internet sites, including: African Court on Human and People's Rights; African News Agency; African Press Organization; Algeria — Consulate in London, Embassy in Oslo, Embassy in Ottawa, Journal officiel de la république algérienne démocratique et populaire, Ministry of National Defence, Ministry of Youth and Sports, National Gendarmerie; Amnesty International; Country of Return Information Project; ecoi.net; El Watan [Algiers]; L'Expression; Factiva; Le Figaro; Freedom House; Global Security.org; Grioo.com; Human Rights Watch; InfoSud Belgique; International Federation for Human Rights; International Institute for Strategic Studies; International Organization for Migrations; Ireland — Refugee Documentation Centre; Jane's Defense and Security; Jeune Afrique; Jeune Indépendant [Algiers]; La Nouvelle République [Algiers]; Organisation internationale de la francophonie; Réseau des médias francophones; United Nations — Integrated Regional Information Networks, Refworld.


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A draft document was issued by a number of Coptic thinkers. The main issues therein were Muslim-Christian relations in Egypt, the increasing sectarian tension, and the possible means of escaping the crisis. The final version of the document will be issued soon.
Pope Shenouda III suggested that a national council for national unity be formed to avoid any possible future sectarian tension in the relations between Muslims and Christians.The pope's initiative was not the first in this regard. Coptic thinker Dr. Mīlād Hannā had proposed a project in which he wanted to engage a number of Coptic and Muslim thinkers.Hannā's project seems to have encouraged other Copts to organize such initiatives. Al-Usbūc has received a draft of a citizenship document proposed by a number of Copts with political interests.It is said that the document will be offered for public debate after its final wording. The document will be proposed as general guideline to reduce the sectarian tension constantly escalating in Egypt.The document was the result of many meetings of leading Coptic figuring the likes of George Ishāq, former coordinator of the Kifāyah Movement, sociologist Samīr Marqus, and researcher Samīr Fawzī. Additionally Dr. Nabīl Marqus, Munīr 'Ayyād a development expert and the noted researcher Dr. Hannā Girgis.The main axis of the document is Muslim-Christian relations in Egypt. The document highlights the danger of the increasing escalation of sectarian tension and its negative impacts on Egyptian society.The declared goal of the document was defending the historical national unity in Egypt and the openness to all views.The document criticized the governments delay in handling the Coptic issues and some of the Islamic views. It also criticized the government for not providing a clear and direct explanation of the concept of citizenship and the Muslim-Christian relations.On the other hand, the document praised some Muslim efforts in the issues of citizenship and Muslim-Christian relations.The document warned of the dangers of division, which is the formation of entities and groups on a religious basis. It also shed light on the negative aspects of the sectarian tension, asserting the importance of bridging the increasing gaps between Muslims and Christians.[Reviewer: similar news was reported in al-Dustūr of May 27, 2007, (p. 7)]
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The U.S. Court of Appeals (Sixth Circuit) has upheld the conviction of Jeffrey Reichert, who was charged and convicted under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act for trafficking in technology that modifies video game consoles.
Reichert moderated an online forum that gave instructions on how to modify video game consoles using "modification chips." In 2007, Reichert sold a modified Nintendo Wii gaming console to an undercover agent for $50. He was later charged under the anti-trafficking provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. To find criminal liability, prosecutors had to prove that the violation of the DMCA was "willful."
At his trial, the jury was instructed that an act is done willfully if it is done "voluntarily and intentionally with the intent to do something unlawful," – even in cases where the wrongdoer is not aware of the specific law or rule that is being violated. The jury was also instructed that willfulness could be found beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant "deliberately ignored a high probability that he was trafficking in technology primarily designed to circumvent technological measures" in the video game consoles. The jury convicted Reichert of willfully violating the DMCA and he was given an enhanced sentence due to the jury's belief that the crime was facilitated by Reichert's special technical skills. Reichert appealed.
In his appeal, Reichert challenged the deliberate ignorance instruction, which he claims informed the jury that his conduct was a willful violation of the DMCA if he knew that he was trafficking in the technology, as opposed to knowing that his conduct in trafficking such technology was illegal.
In its decision of the Appeals case ruling, the court acknowledged that the challenged language in the jury instructions without more context was "mildly imprecise," but the overall jury instruction as a whole was proper. Ultimately the court found the jury instructions on the issue of willfulness to be proper and affirmed the district court's conviction.
In a dissenting opinion, Circuit Judge Donald disagreed that the "misstatement in the jury instructions" was harmless to Reichert's defense, because the DMCA's anti-circumvention provision is subject to varying interpretations. Judge Donald held that due to the "ambiguities associated with the anti-circumvention provision" and its application to modification chips, proof that Reichert knew his conduct was unlawful is crucial to a conviction. Moreover, evidence from the record did not support a contention that Reichert knew his conduct was illegal.
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Synopsis: In February 2011, Egyptians—particularly young ones—showed the world the way people demanding change can drive an entire nation to transformation. The result was a profound movement toward democracy that is still evolving across the Arab world. The Square, a new film by Jehane Noujaim (Control Room; Rafea: Solar Mama), looks at the hard realities faced day-to-day by people working to build Egypt's new democracy. Catapulting us into the action spread across 2011 and 2012, the film provides a kaleidoscopic, visceral experience of the struggle. Cairo's Tahrir Square is the heart and soul of the film, which follows several young activists. Armed with values, determination, music, humor, an abundance of social media, and sheer obstinacy, they know that the thorny path to democracy only began with Hosni Mubarek's fall. The life-and-death struggle between the people and the power of the state is still playing out. [Synopsis courtesy of Sundance]
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Food Services Ambassadors bring a personal touch to patient meals.
His knowledge of the Nutrition and Food Services department, big smile and easygoing manner, made Russell Walker the perfect choice to pilot a new concierge food services program at SAMC.
"We moved him from the tray line, so he was already assembling food for our patients," said Lesia Hollis, director of Nutrition and Food Services. "As it turns out, all the patients fell in love with Russell."
Walker was later joined by fellow team member Vonda Culver as food service Ambassadors on the orthopedic and neurospine floors. Wearing bright blue chef's shirts, Ambassadors enter each room with the goal of pleasing the patient. The widely successful program is now hospital wide, with 14 Ambassadors serving SAMC patients. Each Ambassador works a 12-hour shift and is responsible for all the meals on an assigned floor.
Ambassadors introduce themselves while delivering the morning breakfast tray and make sure the patient has everything they need. In some cases, that means a quick run down to the kitchen to retrieve hot sauce for eggs or a favorite barbecue sauce. The Ambassadors do everything they can to get the patient the food they want from set menus or from available options.
When Ambassadors return to the rooms to clear the trays, they use a bedside menu entry palm pad to order lunch. That procedure is repeated after lunch to order dinner and breakfast for the next day.
Ambassadors also stock all patient care areas throughout the hospital with beverages and snacks. Even those between-meal snacks have been expanded from juice, pudding and crackers to include boxed sandwiches and soup.
"The patients love it and the nurses love it," Walker said. "This program brings a personal touch to the bedside."
Ambassadors also order food trays for guests so they can remain at the bedside.
The personal touch bedside ordering has also reduced errors and complaints. Patients who may be hospitalized for several days get to know their Ambassadors.
Every action taken by Ambassadors – from knocking on the door and introducing themselves, to anticipating needs by providing condiments and giving a pleasant goodbye – is based on the Medical Center's Service Essentials, a set of behaviors which guides the actions of every employee.
"This is all about the patient," Hollis said. "They are here because something is wrong. They are sick and don't want to be here. The least we can do is exceed their expectations and enhance their experience at SAMC."


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MBC Ventures Launches, Invests in Falafel Games, Aranim, Supermama
MBC Group announced early this week the launch of a new venture capital arm, MBC Ventures, which will invest in media and entertainment startups in the Middle East and North Africa.
The fund will aim to invest in local talent at the seed round, with the broader goal of supporting those individuals who can develop the industry in the region, especially as consumption of digital content, online games, and mobile content grows.
"Media is being consumed in different ways these days, and we don't want to miss that boat," says Dania Ismail, Strategy and Business Development Manager at MBC. "We want to support media coming out of the region, for the region, and help startups reach scale. We see a lot of entrepreneurs pitching ideas in the media sector who could use help understanding the market. As MBC, it makes sense to offer up our expertise."
Ismail says that MBC Ventures is targeting a few basic categories: gaming, e-commerce, mobile apps, solutions (payment solutions, gaming platforms), and content. "When it comes to content, we're especially looking at people who are developing interesting concepts in the digital space."
Thus far, the fund has announced three investments, two in the gaming sector, and one in the digital content space.
Falafel Games, a Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) game producer founded by Vince Ghossoub and Radwan Kasmiya, that operates in the Middle East and China, secured the fund's first investment. Falafel Games focuses on Arabic games, having developed Knights of Glory, the first Arabic MMOSG (Massive Multiplayer Online Strategy Game) inspired by the Arab Conquests, Under Ash, the first "First Person Shooter" video game in the Middle East, as well as Quraish, Under Siege, and Road to Jerusalem.
The fund's second investment is in Jordan-based Aranim Games, a social and mobile game development studio founded by Suleiman Bakhit, who leverages his experience as a comic book author to create superhero-based games with positive stereotypes of the Middle East.
MBC's third investment, in a round lead by the Wamda Capital Fund, was made in Supermama, an online parenting portal for the Arab World, launched in October last year by previous Wamda Entrepreneur of the Week Yasmine El-Mehairy and Zeinab Samir. The platform, which offers mothers advice on pregnancy, parenting, nutrition, homecare, health, and fathering, won a slew of competitions last year, including the NexGen IT Competition, the eNnovation competition in Poland, and Arabnet Cairo, and has now been chosen as a finalist in Google's Ebda2 Competition.
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Would this merely be an investment? You would not be taking possession of any separate part of the cafe or carrying out any other kind of business from there?
What would you be seeking in return for your investment? A percentage share of the profits?
Hi, I would not be taking any possession of the cafe or any other kind of business from there. Yes I would only be taking a share of profits through perhaps partnership agreement.
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There will be a provision in the Lease that prohibits share possession of the premises with others, so provided you do not breach this then there will be no breach of the lease which the landlord could enforce in this regard. You will have to have the lease checked for any other terms specific to that lease and that tenant to ensure that there are no other prohibitions but, generally, I would not expect any.
On that basis you could draw up a partnership agreement confirming what your proposals are but it is important to note that you will not acquire nor shall be able to acquire any interest in the lease in the future. It will remain separate to your agreement and if he defaults on the partnership agreement then although you would be able to sue for the contractual breach you would not be able to compel him to assign (ie. sell) the unexpired residue of the lease to a new tenant - you will simply be able to sue for damages.
Similaly if he tries to assign the lease then you would not be able to restrict the landlord from agreeing to give his consent to this, though again if you have a term in the partnership agreement stating that the tenant should not sell unless you are in agreement then you would be able to sue for contractual breach.
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Festive Palms Villa at Aviana Resort offers over 2000 square ft of fully air conditioned living space. Walk through the front door and get the WOW feeling as you see the wooden floors, luxurious furnishings and stylish decor. There are two spacious living areas:
The formal room at the front has a comfortable sitting area with sofa bed, sofa and chair. Relax in this quiet area with its colonial feel and tropical decor. The dining area in the formal room has a large dining table with seats for eight. Great for family meals at the end of a hard day at the theme parks!
The family room at the back of the villa has a relaxed sitting area with a beach themed decor. Just right for watching the TV with the family. It is open plan to a casual dining area with a table for four and two bar stools.
The well-equipped kitchen is a home from home. Everything you might need for preparing anything from snacks and drinks to a multi course meal. The utility room has a washer and dryer.
Our Aviana villa sleeps ten:
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The twin bedroom is decorated with a Winnie the Pooh theme and has a TV. The fourth bedroom has a single/twin over double/full bunk and a TV/DVD combo. It is decorated in a Finding Nemo theme.
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Open the patio doors in the family room and walk through to the fabulous pool area. The pool has a spa, and can be heated if required. There is a child safety fence for your family's protection. Patio furniture is provided for outdoor dining and lounging. There is also a BBQ that you can use.
The garage houses a games room with pool table, ping pong, foosball and dart board. The ceiling fan keeps the room comfortable whilst you enjoy your games.
Our luxury villa has cable TV throughout with a TV in the family room and every bedroom. We offer free national phone calls. There is free secure wireless internet - just bring your laptop. We can also provide a Wii console and games. There are also board games, cards, books and a toy box to keep your family entertained.
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It took me a long time to realise I hated pork scratchings. It also took me a while to realise that that awful beard made me look like a total see-you-enn-tee, so the delay isn't too surprising. Put simply, eating pork scratchings will hasten the end of your life. Right after you open the packet and lift the grisly contents to your beer-soaked lips, take out your leather-bound organiser and put forward that meeting with Death.
The brand I'm now reluctantly selling is endorsed by CAMRA. What a surprise. Their beer festivals expose one to the most damaging of foodstuffs. Sadly, until we can empty that bloody bag, so does our little pub.
When the barmaid in question first heard about this blog, she said that she expected it to be full of angry diatribes about her and the chef. It took a while, but we've got there. Well done, love.
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- BaileyAugust 13, 2008 4:34 pm
Now you really are just being a contrary controversialist. Pork scratchings are the food of the gods.ReplyDelete
Although they do make me feel a bit sick by the fourth packet.
Scratching are actually not that bad in comparison to a pack of chips (oops I mean crisps). A usual packet will have around 300 calories, 17 grams of fat and 12 grams of protein and no carbs.ReplyDelete
While they are high in fat and high in calories, they are not as bad as they seem - especially if you are on the Atkins bandwagon.
Although I guess if you eat them you are guilty by association. They are the food of choice for many tickers.
- Jay's Beard BlogAugust 13, 2008 4:54 pm
i cannot believe this. by all means slag off sparklers, fizzy yellow swill, all of that but - your beard? i thought it looked great.ReplyDelete
- Paul's Scampi Fries BlogAugust 13, 2008 4:55 pm
where do we stand on scampi fries?ReplyDelete
It seems I've hit a bum note again. Beer lovers of the world, do we have anything in common?ReplyDelete
Please use the gadget on the top left hand side of the page to register your opinion by midnight on Friday.
Also, the most spirited defence or denunciation of pork scratchings posted on this thread will win a free packet of the same, posted with my own hand.
- Old MooreAugust 13, 2008 5:25 pm
Viva la piggy flesh. The bottom of the bag works better than crack for me every time.ReplyDelete
Pork scratchings sound like something in which I could invest on the futures market.ReplyDelete
Are they anything like pork rinds? If so, I approve. In moderation.
I see you have your finger on the pulse yet again.ReplyDelete
Me and most of my compadres love them though there are some real crap brands around.
I thought the ones at the GBBF produced by the Crusty Pie Place were good - much superior to their frankly disappointing pies.
The Pembury Tavern does some nice ones though strictly speaking they're closer to crackling.
This Sat I'll be at the VAT & Fiddle in Nottingham with my Darlo mates and we usually get through a few packets by the end of the day.
Bailey's right though - the fourth packet is usually the killer.
I often wondered why the Dutch and Belgians don't have these - maybe Podge knows?
I want to click the button that says "I eat them about once a decade". They're tasty and crunchy, but a single bag will sate my craving for several years. I'm basing my response on the version available here in the US.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 6:43 pm
Nigel Slater (the UK TV chef and food writer) describes them as "being like a Hobbit's toenails" and claims that for really good pork scratchings they have to be made within a few miles of Walsall in the Midlands. He says such scratchings are as addictive as crack cocaine and will probably do you about as much good, but he loves them.ReplyDelete
In other news, I am serving the most orgamiscally perfect pint of Landlord ever conceived of by man in the pub tonight.ReplyDelete
It's as if the beery stars have come into alignment - a good cask from a good batch, a freakily wonderful secondary fermentation in the cellar, perfect atmospheric conditions - whatever. Put simply, this is the best it gets.
I'm going to have to try very, very hard not to get absolutely shitfaced by closing. Please put aside our differences over rancid pork by-products and wish me luck.
The Nova Scotian equivalent must be dulse, packets of dried seaweed that old guys chew. Tastes like shoe leather that is soaked in iodine which quickly resolves to mush followed by a wave of nausea.ReplyDelete
Spencer, the American ones aren't nearly as good as the ones you get in Britain. Especially if you get them in an unmarked bag which the pub has bought directly from a butcher.ReplyDelete
You really are becoming a grumpy young man, Stonch. What have pork scratchings ever done to you?ReplyDelete
I really used to hate pork scratchings but I tried some at GBBF last week and thought that they were excellent. The pork scratchings at GBBF looked very fresh and were in a clear bag, went very well with English ale, I have now been converted!ReplyDelete
Ron, I wouldn't say dislike of pork scratchings denotes grumpiness - quite the reverse in fact. To inflict such a horror on oneself would require a degree of self-loathing that would surely manifest itself in an unhappy disposition.ReplyDelete
Grumpiness is far from my mind today - I've had a 10k run followed by a perfect pint of Landlord followed by a lovely blue steak. These are a few of my favourite things.
Stonch, you need to (wearing your running shorts) take your blue steak to the mirror and have a good look at the man you've become.ReplyDelete
What is a blue steak? I only know red or black meat.
A blue steak is one that is very, very rare. It's the only way Luis likes to make it. If I was to ask for it otherwise I'd get his standard response of "ten years in the kitchen, not for nothing, no?", and then he'd refuse to make my bacon sarnie the next morning.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 9:37 pm
Bacon taste good,pork scratchings taste good. As an entrepreneur anything so salty is good for more drinking! And the industry has kept barrys in work 4 years.ReplyDelete
The fresh pork scratchings stand at the GBBF was a sight to behold:ReplyDelete
You've not lived until you've stood at the bar in a pub in Tipton, deep in the Black Country, with a pint of "Bonks's" (sic) slowly settling in front of you, contemplating whether to go for one of the four different brands of pork scratchings on display, or the plastic-wrapped cheese and pickled onion instead ...ReplyDelete
- Mr FearAugust 13, 2008 11:26 pm
Pubs = goodReplyDelete
Ale = good
Scratchings = GOOOOOOOOD!
(Must be a West Midlands thing)
Must be a West Midlands thingReplyDelete
Yes, "barmaid in question" is from thereabouts. She claims to have once worked in a pub where mild was the most popular drink. I didn't realise such places still existed, even in the 90s.
As the organiser of the National Pork Scratching Competition held at the Queens Head in Chelmsford for six straight years (Yes, count them) from 1998 to 2003, I think I should interject. Pork scratching tasting is fun but you need strong teeth, a sense of humour and a thirst. Your taste muscles tend to get bypassed after your 30th Pork Scratching tasting sample and your first gallon of Mild. However I would love to see the competition resurrected.ReplyDelete
If anybody would like to revive the competition in one of the hotbeds of Pork Scratching whether that is Tipton, Ludlow or Shoreditch I would only be too happy to supply contacts inside the pork scratching world, past results and perhaps even a prize for a future competition.
Sorry not all the records have been kept as they were just minging.
CHEERS! Podge
- AnonymousAugust 14, 2008 12:51 am
i like the hairy ones.ReplyDelete
KingRat, indeed:ReplyDelete
Scratchings are ok, I'm not to keen on swine, however as a bar snack they pale in comparison to the noble and much maligned pickled egg!ReplyDelete
oh and bring back the beard!
Ooh, pickled eggs. Now you're talking.ReplyDelete
Pork scratchings stopped me being vegetarian. Damn them. Damn them to hell.
It does depend on the make though, there are some awful ones out there. I like the Pembury's offerings, but can't finish half a packet.
- More ham headAugust 14, 2008 8:27 am
- FatmanAugust 14, 2008 8:55 am
West Midlanders are the loveliest people in England.ReplyDelete
Surely there's a market for gourmet pickled eggs in this day and age? Organic free-range eggs laid by old English rare breeds, lovingly matured with a selection of herbs and spices in a vinegar jus - the perfect gastropub bar snack. Though personally I prefer the rubbery, face-distortingly sour ones that have probably been sitting in that huge jar on the counter for decades.ReplyDelete
Back to the subject of pork scratchings - I've already added my 'yes' vote to your poll, but I must admit I only ever buy packets rarely, and then only to share. I don't recall ever eating an entire packet all by myself.
According to the Tories everyone north of Oxford and Cambridge should move south, so praps after the next election they'll bring their pork scratchings with themReplyDelete
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It's ironic, if there is one thing I can't stand it's tripe (even the apparently sublime Trippa alla Senese made by Marco at the Gatto in the Chiocciola) and yet pork scratchings - which are as near to dammmit deep fried tripe with added pig hair - just do it for me big time.ReplyDelete
Especially the ones with the big, cold, yellowing, creamy fat layer hiding under the crisped skin.
And Tesco don't sell them, which is an added bonus.
- Sam TanaAugust 14, 2008 1:45 pm
Damien Hurst is selling pickled eggs at £300,000 a time...ReplyDelete
I like a good scratching, but as with all such salty, fatty snacks, moderation is the key. Oh, for some will power!
- topdog_andyAugust 14, 2008 8:17 pm
Worse than scratchings - has any one ever tried Big D's Pork Crunch: http://www.hairybarsnacks.com/pork_scratchings_reviews_more.php?id=113&review=Big_D_-_Pork_CrunchReplyDelete
I kid you not, they're like pig-fat flavoured Quavors.
Ian Marchant in his book The Longest Crawl seemed to suggest that all of Britain's pork scratchings are made by only 3 producers, who simply produce for all of the brand names. Lord knows if it's true.
- AnonymousAugust 15, 2008 7:45 pm
Eddie, Podge - in Netherlands and Flanders we have pork scratchings - but we call it "knabbelspek". You can get it by Albert Heijn - 1,29 euro for 100g. Lekker lekker lekker!ReplyDelete
Greetings, Hansje
Yeah, and in the Netherlands, they also put chocolate sprinkles on bread...lol.ReplyDelete
Anyway, before reading this blog i never heard of them-here in germany, they are unknown, but thats good, every region has their own fattening beer snacks...
And i lik such stuff from time to time, just not always...
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Love In The Wild Recap: The Eliminator Takes Out The Timinator
June 13, 2012 10:00 AM by Melissa Stavarski
NBC's Love in the Wild returns with seven couples, a new adventure, and another twist. The women were in charge last week on Love in the Wild. Keep reading to find out who made good choices, who made bad choices, and whose journey to find Love in the Wild ends tonight. Also, we're excited to share that RTVM will talk to the two eliminated contestants every Friday, so be sure to check back at the end of the week for the inside scoop!
At the Women's Choice Ceremony last week, Summer got first pick because she won the adventure. Summer chose Tim – inflating his already massive ego. The Timinator (or, Timeister, if you prefer) expresses his sadness for the rest of the women. They are missing out on valuable Tim time. We're all sad for them, aren't we?
Host Jenny McCarthy explains this week's adventure to the couples. The first task requires the couples to find the necessary supplies to build a net. The supplies are scattered around the land. Most couples find their supplies and build their nets fairly quickly.
Shauna, the beautiful but painfully annoying Shauna, continues her scream fest this week. Ryan quickly realizes just how draining being Shauna's partner is. Once they find the net, Ryan contemplates using it to tie Shauna to a pole and leaving her in the Wild to be dinner for all the lovely insects and other tropical creatures. That would be fun to watch providing he shoves a coconut in her mouth before he takes off to shut her the hell up.
Once the teams assemble their nets, the map leads them to a cliff. They have to jump off the cliff into a lagoon. Ali and Chase get to the cliff first. Ali is horrified. She's afraid of heights. Chase quickly weighs his options. He's afraid Ali won't jump, so he pushes her off.
The teams find their way to Old Man Farmer. They have to use their nets to catch a guinea fowl. One guinea fowl earns them instructions that lead them to McCarthy. Once again, the order in which they finish the challenge determines their sleeping arrangements.
Ali and Chase finish first. Ali goes from mosquito food last week to the Oasis this week. Chase's military experience definitely gave them an edge in the challenge. Finishing last are Jenny and Ben. Ben caught everything but a guinea fowl at the farm, putting them in last place.
Making Connections:
Jenny feels a connection with Ben. She gets close and gives him a kiss. He barely returns the kiss. He just wants to see where it goes.
Meanwhile, Jesse is totally into Tara. She surprises him. Meaning, she has some substance and isn't as shallow as the editing monkeys are leading us to believe she is. Tara and Jesse make out under the covers.
Summer and Tim are getting along well. Then, the Timinator downs a few beers. Frat boy Tim smashes cake in Summer's hair. She isn't happy. Ryan shows an interest in Summer. Ryan?!? Shocking! How can Ryan turn his back on Shauna? Shauna is batshit crazy, that's how.
Shauna senses some distance, so she questions Ryan's intentions. Ryan admits he's not really feeling any sparks with her. Shauna starts to cry. She handpicked Ryan. How could he do this to her? He asks, "Am I supposed to force a connection because you kept me around?" Jilted in the Wild, Shauna wonders if she'll ever find her Prince Charming.
Ben sniffs out Shauna's sweet scent of desperation. Ben knows Ryan and Shauna won't be sticking together so he's "shaking her tree, hoping for monkeys." Shauna is excited. Just like that, her new crush is Ben. Did Ben successfully find a monkey up Shauna's tree? No idea – what a puzzling statement.
Couples Choice Ceremony:
This week, the men will choose first. Since Ali and Chase finished the adventure first, Chase picks first and then Ali. The ones they choose cannot say no.
For the rest of the group, the chosen one can deny the invitation. At the end, there will be one unmatched woman and one unmatched man. The Wild journey will end for the two who are left unmatched.
Chase wants to stay with Ali. Ali accepts. Up next, Summer and Tim. Tim chooses to stay with Summer. Summer chooses Ryan. Tim is shocked. Ryan accepts Summer's invitation, and he can't get away from Shauna fast enough. (Can you blame him?) Tim is sent to the loser's circle.
Tara and Jesse, Cina and Jason, and Yanina and Ken all mutually agree to stay together.
Shauna is alone. She asks Ben to leave Jenny. If Ben accepts, he's immediately sending Jenny and Tim home. Ben declines Shauna's invitation and chooses to stay with Jenny.
Shauna joins Tim in the loser's circle. Their quest for Love in the Wild ends tonight.
Lineup for Week 3:
Ali and Chase
Summer and Ryan
Tara and Jesse
Cina and Jason
Yanina and Ken
Jenny and Ben
With the pairs decided and the elimination behind them, the couples start to relax. Ha, did they really think they'd just go onto the next challenge as happy pairs? Everybody knows there's no relaxing in the Wild.
McCarthy summons "the ladies." Oh snap, in walks six new women to join the fun. The current ladies look less than thrilled. The guys – well, the guys are salivating. Next Tuesday can't come soon enough!
RTVM – Do you think any of these couples have potential? We want to hear from you! Leave your comments below. Don't forget to check back later in the week to hear what Tim and Shauna have to say about their experience on Love in the Wild.
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"From Here: the 15th Thacher Art + Architecture Annual" is a student organized, juried exhibition featuring the 15th year of the best fine art, design and architecture by juniors and seniors in the Department of Art + Architecture. This presentation is free and open to the public during regular library hours.
Join us on today, May 2 from 4:00-4:30pm in Xavier Hall for an Awards Ceremony. A reception will follow in the gallery.
For tours and additional events, visit the Thacher Gallery website.
Co-sponsored by the Department of Art + Architecture.


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let me give a little background first, I come from a "big" family. As in the unhealthy big . At age 21 I weighed 365lbs in January..I dont know why but in early January of this year ('05) I was eating from a 5lb bag of gummi bears hereby refered to as devil babies and the light clicked in my head. "I am F*&#%^$ killing myself" I stopped eating devil babiesright then and walked into my kitchen and threw everything unhealthy away or brought it to work for the women folks.
Well since then I started riding again that week in fact, and started to modify my lifestyle and eating habits. I weighed this evening and came in at 263.2 lbs. 101.8 lbs of weight loss since January ! I have been to my doctor a few times since this started and he has stated that what I am doing is perfectly healthy and as long as my body lets it happen then let it go.
I gave up all soda and watch my intake of salt, sugars, and white carbohydrates. If there is something I want I will eat it, cookies, ice cream doesnt matter but only 1 cookie or a couple bites of whatever to get the craving gone. And since eating healthy I have very little desire for any of this at all anyways.
Typical day of food for those interested.
Yogurt and 1 piece of any fruit
Chicken or any type of lean meat
As much veggies as you want.
Dinner (NEVER after 7:30pm):
Chicken or any type of lean meat
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Cosmic Forecast, July 5-July 11
Time to hide/idyll from/in the Sun, stay cool and have fun. There are no mistakes. Peace and love shall conquer all.
d CANCER (6.22-7.22) Gear up/down for these next two weeks. Whatever (magique?) happened on June 19th relates to the 2nd Cazimi Moon on the Cancer cusp on July 18th/19th. I'll scope it out for you next week. Meanwhile, let's follow the Moon… It's in Aquarius 'til late...
Pick: Father John Misty
July 6th
Father John Misty, Youth Lagoon
729 N. 14th St.
8 p.m., $12/adv, $14/dos
The story goes like this: unhappy drummer (Joshua Tillman) for one of the world's most successful folk bands (the Fleet Foxes) leaves after their best-selling album (Helplessness Blues) and goes on a road trip with copious amounts of hallucinogens. From Seattle he eventually finds himself in Laurel Canyon – historical...
Pick: Bicycle Thieves
July 7
Screen Ink presents: Bicycle Thieves
Screen Ink, 416 South 11th St., Lincoln
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, 313 North 13th St., Lincoln
12 p.m., FREE
A day of bike-centric activity and entertainment is happening in Lincoln. In celebration of the Biiklops Poster Show that opens on First Friday, Screen Ink is inviting everyone to come over at high noon on Saturday to hit the trails and bike around...
Pick: Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
July 8
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
Zoo Bar, 136 North 14th St., Lincoln
6 p.m., $18 in advance/$20 day-of-show, zoobar.com
Jason Isbell first made his mark contributing songs and guitar work as a member of the Drive-By Truckers over the course of three albums, starting with 2003's Decoration Day. While in the band, Isbell's songs quickly stood tall. Then after three albums, he exited the band and struck out...
Pick: Youth Lagoon
July 6
Youth Lagoon w/ Father John Misty
The Slowdown, 729 North 14th St.
9 p.m., $12 in advance/$14 day-of-show, onepercentproductions.com
What began as Trevor Powers' personal project during a Christmas break from being a student at Boise State University has led to Powers becoming one of the best new voices in indie pop. Powers sings and plays keyboard under the name Youth Lagoon and his first release, The...
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Tickets go on sale on April 4. Patrons may call (361) 354-2545; drop by the theater box office at the college; or purchase tickets online at www.coastalbend.edu. Tickets are $12 for adults (twelve years of age and older) and $6 for children and students, including current Coastal Bend College students with college ID.
"Once Upon a Mattress" is a musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers; lyrics by Marshall Barer; and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer. It opened off-Broadway in May 1959 and moved to Broadway within the year. The play toured the U.S and London. The play was written as an adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairytale "The Princess and the Pea."
A fictional medieval kingdom is ruled by the devious Queen Aggravain and the mute King Sextimus the Silent. No one, throughout the land, may wed until Prince Dauntless the Drab shares his wedding bed, however, every petitioning princess is sent away after failing the Queen's unfair tests. It seems that no one is good enough to marry Prince Dauntless. No one until now…
Phyllis Garcia is the stage director for this season's performance. Mary Joy is the assistant director and stage manager. Dr. James Lee is the musical director. And Gene Stephenson is the orchestra director. Kelly Canales and Jose Garcia Jr. are student assistants to the directors. The set builder is Vicente Barrera. Student helpers with sound and lights are Ethan Borroum, Amber Lidy and Rafael Gomez. Vanessa Clark and Marsha Vaugham are in charge of makeup and costumes.
The cast of "Once Upon a Mattress" follows.
Princess Winnifred the Woebegone: Yvonne Alaniz
Prince Dauntless: Stephen Flora
King Sextimus the Silent: Matt Wagner
Queen Aggravain: Daphne Garcia
Jester: Clarissa Garcia
Sir Harry: Richard Solis
Lady Larken: Stacy Stevenson
Minstrel: Sarah Anderson
Wizard: Monzelle White
Nightingale of Smarkand: Kathleen Chambless
Sir Studley: Ricky Cardwell
Lady Rowena: Kelly Canales
Lady Mabelle: Lizette Segovia
Lady Lucille: Serena Mann
Lady Merril: Colette Magyer
Lady Beatrice/Luce's Lady/2nd and 3rd Lady: Samantha Sanchez
Princess No. 12/Lady H/1st Lady: Brittani Wade
Knight 2/Harold/Luce/Omnes: Nick Saenz
Knight 1: Brandon Alaverez
Knight 3: Jacob Garcia
Knight: Josh Rodriguez
Ladies-in-Waiting: Tamicka Tucker, Kathleen Chambless


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A potted history of London
London began its life as a Roman settlement after the Roman Conquest in AD 43. In the ensuing centuries it fell into Anglo Saxon and Norman hands, but it was only in Medieval times that the London we know today began to take shape. This era witnessed the construction of the first London Bridge and the Black Death, when half of London's population died.
In the 16th century, flourishing trade with other countries made London an important commercial centre. The 17th century by contrast is marked by the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London, in which 60 per cent of the city including the old St Paul's Cathedral was destroyed.
As the British Empire expanded and the Industrial Revolution began, London flourished as a commercial centre in the 18th century, while the 19th century was the time of Victorian London, an era of great construction in London, which witnessed the building of the railway and Underground lines that now sprawl across the city.
Modern London
In more recent years London has gained a reputation for being at the cutting edge of design and fashion, led by the revolutions of the 1960s.
The city has seen a range of new additions to its skyline, from the London Eye in 1999 to the Shard and the Olympic Park in 2012. So wherever you look in London, you will see its history in every corner.
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Buckingham Palace draws visitors from around the world to its imposing gates
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How to Close in an Unwanted In Ground Pool
Filling an in-ground swimming pool can lead to all sorts of unexpected problems. Once the pool is empty, it may become buoyant while sitting in the ground. If the soil conditions are right, the pool can actually begin to "float" up out of the ground, which can cause soil erosion or even foundation problems for a nearby house. Here is an inexpensive and easy method to rid yourself of an unwanted in-ground swimming pool.
1Drain the pool. Do this when the soil is dry so it will be unlikely for the pool to float out of the ground. If the water contains chlorine or other harmful chemicals, make sure it's not going into storm drains or other places it could cause environmental damage.
2Use a jackhammer, sledgehammer, or other tool to smash holes into the bottom of the pool. This will allow water to drain out of it in the future.
3Remove any top decking concrete walkways, coping tiles and any other concrete around the pool that you don't want anymore. Toss it into the pool over the holes you have made.
4Cover the old cement with a layer of crushed rock. Then cover this with a layer of sand, or just fill it up the rest of the way with dirt. If possible, tamp it down as you go so you will have less settling over time. Be sure that the last foot of dirt is quality topsoil if you want to plant anything on top of it.
Community Q&A
Can the salt water from an in ground pool be pumped into the storm water drain?
- Placing a layer of filter fabric over the openings in the pool bottom will help keep them from becoming silted, so they continue to drain properly.
- These instructions are not for use with a vinyl, fiber glass and metal in ground swimming pool, they apply to concrete pools only.
- If you put in a lot of concrete and do not use crushed rock and sand, you'll get a lot more settling than you otherwise would.
- Be sure to drill lots of holes (or even break up the bottom of the pool) in order to facilitate drainage.
- Check local bylaws and building codes in regard to what you can leave in the ground. You may not be able to leave the vinyl or the concrete.
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NEW DELHI: All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) –– the apex body of transporters and goods booking agents –– has claimed that over 600,000 trucks have stopped plying on the road from Monday as a response to its nation-wide strike call.
Truckers are demanding a Rs 10 a litre reduction in diesel prices, slashing tyre prices by 35% and exempt transporters from collecting 3.09% service tax on gross freight from customers. AIMTC has also demanded reduction in annual national permit fee by Rs 3,500 from Rs 5,000 and suspend toll on highways for six months due to global economic slowdown.


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Technote (troubleshooting)
When multiple text indexes are all set up to run the update operation at the same time , the update operation does not seem to start on time and the update operations seem to be drifting.
NSE text index update operations are not starting on time.
When NSE text indexes are on a single file system the updates schedules for indexes are serialized in such a way that no two updates occur at the same time.
Diagnosing the problem
The time stamp on the "CTE0003 Index update started" message in the db2ext.event tables for the indexes is later than the update frequency.
Resolving the problem
To avoid serialization , every NSE text indexes must reside on its own
filesystem . Use the db2text alter index command to move the text indexes to their own file system


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Ferrero Trading has announced that its travel-retail division has become a separate trading entity within the Ferrro group and has been renamed Ferrero Travel Market Division. The new division will have its own management team led by newly-appointed general manager Giannicola Losacco. The structural reorganisation follows two years of impressive sales growth of Ferrero brands in international travel-retail markets.
Losacco, who has been with the company for 14 years, has held a variety of marketing and category management positions, and has an in-depth knowledge of its premium brands including Ferrero Rocher, Kinder, Tic Tac and Nutella. He will be responsible for driving the development of the company's global travel-retail business and will be assisted by marketing manager Serge van Wijck, sales manager Gilles Hennericy and their dedicated teams.
Losacco said: "It is an honour to take the reins of Ferrero Travel Market Division at such an important point in its development. There is great potential in the travel-retail markets for confectionery, a category that is growing despite the global economy, and Ferrero intends to take full advantage of that opportunity."
In 2008 Ferrero increased sales by value by 68% and sales by volume by 56%, outperforming confectionery companies in all regions, according to industry analyst Generation Research.