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In Search of the Northern Lights with A&K's Geoffrey Kent
From the new collection of 'Inspiring Expeditions by Geoffrey Kent' comes a unique journey into the wilderness of Finnish Lapland and Northern Norway, offering the best chance of observing the bewitching Northern Lights at the most dramatic time of year, around the Spring Equinox.
Geoffrey Kent is Abercrombie & Kent's Founder, CEO and Chairman. He has personally planned this expedition and accompanies the group of 20 guests throughout. Access into Finland and out of Norway is by private jet, eliminating the hassles and uncertainty of commercial air travel, replacing it with elegance and ease.
The expedition commences in London with a privileged evening at Windsor Castle then travels by private jet into the Arctic Circle in northern Finland where a remote wilderness lodge is being reconfigured to deliver luxury chalet accommodation, where each bedroom has an en suite bathroom and sauna as well as a private aurora observation dome for viewing the incredible light display.
Other high-octane excitements include rally car racing on a purpose built ice track, snowmobile safaris, dogsledding and reindeer sleigh outings with extraordinary picnics, lessons in winter survival skills, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and more. There is a rare and privileged interaction with Sami nomads, shamans and their reindeer herds and guest lecturers to share their expertise on the Aurora Borealis, the Arctic environment and Sami anthropology.
A&K's Northern Lights and Soul of the Arctic
25 March – 1 April 2017
Price: US$145,000 per person twin share

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Quote o' the Day
in an interview in Focus magazine issue 11, February 2007
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So very very true. I remember another quote as well (can't remember who said it originally), that goes something like this:
In order to make exiting photographs you need to live an exiting life.
Talk is cheap, just do it! Time to log off the net and find the cam bag...
Very true. Replace 'access' with 'time'. It's so easy to make excuses as to why we can't do something. It's very freeing to just do it.
The porch needs to be painted. To do that you need a sunny day. We don't get many of those and I don't like photographing in the rain. Yesterday was a sunny day with wonderful big white puffy clouds. My wife said "Are you going to paint the porch" I said "No I am going to grab my camera and drive through the park." (Volcanos National Park). She gave me a long blank look and said "OK'. I got some good shots, made my first panorama (I need work on that process!) It was a good day. Maybe I will paint the porch today. E.
In that vein... I post a photo a day to my web site. People often ask me "how do you get the time?" I always say that you're never going to get the time; you have to take the time.
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Access: one of the reasons my five year-old nephew with his 3.2mp digicam is much better at photographing children than me...


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Iced Tea: It all began between a peanut vendor and an overstuffed prize counter at the St. Louis World Fair in 1904, where an English tea plantation owner named Richard Blechynden set up a booth to sell hot tea to thirsty fair-goers. The balmy summer weather, clearly no atmosphere for hot tea, inspired the following occurrence: Blechynden poured the tea over ice and served it chilled—an immediate hit.
Although early working hours can send us running to the coffee machine, tea should also gain the attention it deserves, both for its antioxidant-rich health benefits and diversity of flavors (we love teas with sweet undertones like hibiscus, earthy green blends, and spicy cups of Chai and English Breakfast). With July approaching, we've finally reached the time of year to enjoy tall glasses of iced tea outside in the sun instead of cozied up under thick winter blankets. The summer solstice is edging closer, so whether you enjoy your tea brewed hot or cold, spiced with cinnamon or sweetened with honey, summer is the perfect time to remember one of America's favorite coolers.
Since store-brand iced teas can contain excess amounts of refined sugar and preservatives, we like to make our iced tea from scratch! It's surprisingly quick and easy. Here is one of our favorite iced tea recipes to help you and your family enjoy the hot weather:
Homemade Iced Chai:
(Makes 3-4 glasses of iced tea)
4 bags of Chai tea blend (any brand)
1 ½ tablespoons Cinnamon
1 teaspoon cardamom
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
milk (any kind: skim, whole, almond milk, soy milk, ect.)
1. Fill a medium-sized pot ¾ with water and set to boil
2. Once boiling, turn heat to low and place 4 tea bags into water
3. Add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, honey (if you're vegan or have a honey allergy, maple syrup also works well), and vanilla extract
6. Keep over very low heat for 2-3 minutes. Then remove from heat and allow to cool completely with teabags still in the pot. (Do not place in the fridge—you want the tea to continue to steep).
7. Once cooled, pour tea into a large pitcher to store in the fridge for later, or pour the tea over a glass of ice cubes and add milk if desired.


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Be sure to ask to see our client reviews when you visit our office!
September 26, 2015
Another unbelievable event. Your guys were incredible. Thank you!
Tracey Rabinowitz (Wade's Bat Mitzvah)
August 8, 2015
Omar was fantastic! He kept the party going the entire night. I am not sure who had more fun, the kids or adults! Thanks for a great night!
Leigh & Matthew Nathan (Rachel's Bat Mitzvah)
May 30, 2015
Y'all put on a great show! We would love to have you back and we will be sure to recommend you to others!
Casey Brazil (Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville)
May 21, 2015
Oh my gosh!!! Thank you for being at Mountain View yesterday for our 5th grade party. Jamal was awesome!! The kids were totally engaged and had a blast!
Michele Franklin (Mountain View Elementary School)
May 15, 2015
My daughter's biggest concern going in was that she wanted everyone to dance. About 20 minutes into the party she came up to me with a huge grin and she said "Everybody's Dancing & having a great time!" It was perfect!
Stephanie & Jeff Schiele (Maya's Bat Mitzvah)
May 6, 2015
It is with heartfelt thanks that I express my appreciation for the entertainment that VIBE so graciously volunteered. It helped make the event one of the most memorable ever! I appreciate your willingness to give your valuable time and to express the gratitude I feel. The Entertainment will always be a significant part of the event and will help me to always remember the evening as one of the most successful in the history of Temple Emanu-El. Words can barely express the thanks you deserve.
Rabbi Scott E. Colbert, Temple Emanu-El
May 6, 2015
Everything was amazing and Kahlil was incredible! We had the best night! Thank you for everything!
Tracy Kurzweil (Jennifer's Bat Mitzvah)
April 25, 2015
Jamal you did a great job with a different kind of a crowd, but glad we were prepared for that. Darcy and her friends had a wonderful time; the family was extremely happy, and that's the most important thing. Loved working with you and your team again; it was a lot of fun.
Karen, Your Party by Karen (Darcy's Bat Mitzvah)
April 18, 2015
Jamal always puts on a great party! His energy is awesome and he knows how to get a crowd - Kids and Adults - going and having a great time. We used Vibe and Jamal for both of our mitzvahs and wouldn't change a thing!
Julie & Jeff Crow (Evan's Bar Mitzvah)
March 21, 2015
Saturday night was awesome. You guys did an amazing job. We could not have asked for anything more. The song set was right on point and the "Old School" last 30 minutes was a perfect way to finish. Also, Jamal thanks for having my back on the Kiddush and doing the blessing! I didn't realize I had forgotten it in the moment, thanks for handling it! Please feel free to use us as a reference. Twice now you have "killed it" for us!
Brad Elster (Chloe's Bat Mitzvah)
March 14, 2015
Just wanted to thank you and your team again for your great work Saturday night. We all had fun!
All the best,
Mike Cohen (Jamie's Bat Mitzvah)
We Love Vibe! You always do an amazing party and everyone has fun!
Lisa Cohen (Jamie's Bat Mitzvah)
February 28, 2015
Everyone at our party had a blast! We received so many compliments!
Jill & Rob Natkin (Leah's Bat Mitzvah)
February 28, 2015
Hi Brenda - once again, Vibe Entertainment killed it! Kahll and hi DJ and two dancers did the most wonderful job at Hayden's party on Saturday afternoon at Villa Christina. We're recovering over here! Thanks to all of you fo rmaking the party truly great!! Kahlil is the nicest and most professional guy in the world. It is evident how much of a desire he has to please the client and infuse the party with energy and enthusiasm. His sense of timing regarding what is coming next is excellent. I so appreciate all the hard work the team put in. I don't know many people who can work that hard for 4 hours straight with no breaks! Y'all are amazing. A big thanks you to all of you from the Sample family. We had a blast at our party thanks to you! Please share this with Kahlil. Until next time, my friends at Vibe...
Love to you all, Alison Sample
February 21, 2015
Great Party! We and Everyone else raved about our party. Phili and friends were the Bomb! Thank you!
Enrique & Kerry Seir (Jeremy's Bar Mitzvah)
February 21, 2015
The whole crew did an excellent job maintaining the high energy and the children (mainly pre-teens) excited and energized! They did an awesome job with the flow of the party and were very interactive with ALL of our guests! Thanks!
Cindy & Brian Culver (Katrina & Rachel's Mitzvah Party)
February 21, 2015
Once again - Thank you sooooo much for making our event better than we imagined! We love Jamal!
Alane & Andy Levy (Sadie's Bat Mitzvah)
February 14, 2015
Yes, Yes, Yes ----
Outstanding young men :) Excellent
Theresa Barnett (Jeremy's Bar Mitzvah)
February 14, 2015
Kahlil was fabulous! He kept the party constantly flowing. The guests had a fabulous time, along with the
Bat Mitzvah girl, Rebecca!
Nanci & Adam Shafran (Rebecca's Bat Mitzvah)
February 7, 2015
Philly was awesome! Great DJ
Faye & Paul Cohen (Joshua's Bar Mitzvah)
February 7, 2015
Vibe Entertainment did a great job overall! :)
Randy & Ken David (Lila's Bat Mitzvah)
January 31, 2015
Thank you for providing great entertainment :)
Bonnie & Jordan Greenbaum (Harris's Bar Mitzvah)
-November 1, 2014 -(MC Kahlil)
Everyone who attended Aaron's party said this was THE BEST Party - all because of the engaging and motivating VIBE folks. Iknew this was the MUST - HAVE part of the party. VIBE was a "no-brainer" decision for us!
Allison Weil (Aaron's Bar Mitzvah)
-November 1, 2014 (MC Jamal)
Jamal and VIBE did a great job. The dance floor was full the entire night. We could not have had the party we had without VIBE.
Lauren Berger (Evan & Lindsay's B'Nai Mtizvah)
-October 25, 2014 -
On behalf of CCC and all the children that attended the Festival on Sunday, THANK YOU! We really can't ever say in words how much we appreciate you doing CCC's events! it is because of people like you that make it possible for us to do what we do, And as always...YOU ROCKED IT! Everyone had a blast and of course we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day!
Thank you and we look forward to working with you again at Amy's Holiday Party! Oh and this weekend at the Dunwoody Country Club!
-October 18, 2014 (MC Jamal)
Already recommended you to several families. As soon as I get the date for my younger daughter's Bat Mitzvah I will be in touch!
Dana Aronson (Lauren & Spencry's B'Nai Mitzvah)
Excellent Job! Many Thanks!
Julie Cohen (Lauren & Spencyr's B'Nai Mitzvah)
-October 18, 2014 (MC Kahlil)
Kahlil made our party a complete success!! I highly recommend VIBE!
Lorraine Price (Sarah's Bat Mitzvah)
-October 11, 2014 (MC Omar)
Omar, Terrance, Torpedo, and Shimri made Rebecca's Bat Mitzvah the BEST!
Stacy Fox (Rebecca's Bat Mitzvah)
-September 20, 2014 - (MC Kahlil)
Kahlil & Victor were Amazing! From the moment the party started to the last song they had the crowd dancing!
Christine Kaufman (Ellie's Bat Mitzvah)
-September 13, 2014 -(MC Omar) Charleston SC
You made the party! Kids were on the dance floor smiling & having fun from start to finish. Great Time!!!
Eric Krawcheck (Katie's Bat Mitzvah)
-September 6, 2014 - (MC Jamal)
Jamal and his team were outstanding!! From contract to clean-up Vibe was professional and delightful to work with. Thank you for making an incredible party! Tina, Dan, Jacob & Noah
Tina Budnitz - Jacob's Bar Mitzvah
- August 23, 2014 (MC Jamal)
Greg, Eric and I want to thank you all for making Eric's party Saturday night such a huge success! Thank you so much! Awesome night!
Carla Stern Malever (Eric's Bar Mitzvah)
-August 23, 2014 (MC Omar)
Everything was excellent!
Karen Lampkin (Spencer's Bar Mitzvah)
-August 16, 2014 (MC Philli)
Thank you for your wonderful work! DJ Philli was terrific- we had lots of compliments. The night was so fun thanks to your skilled workers and great planning. Please thank everyone for me.
Elisa Ettinger (Olivia's Bat Mitzvah)
-August 16, 2014 (MC Jamal)
All I can say is WOW!!!!
Everyone is still talking about it. Jamal and Vibe did an amazing show. Surpassed expectations by a million times over. Shayne said it was the best time of his life. our duaghter Jordynn's Bat Mitzvah is in 3 years and she has already told us she wants Jamal and Vibe. Thank you for an amazing day.
Andrew & Angie Snyder (Shayne's Bar Mitzvah)
-June 13, 2014 (MC Jamal)
Jamal and Torpedo and company did an amazing job. Everyone at the affair couldn't stop raving about what a great DJ we had. And people noticed that the entertainers were on the dance floor and smiling and engaging with everyone the entire time.
Even before they were contracted to start, they were keeping our little ones entertained as we worked through pictures. They really went above and beyond.
See you guys in Feb. 2017 for Alex's big day; if not before for other events.
Best regards, and thanks again,
Glenn and Alyson Levin
-June 28, 2014 (MC Kahlil)
Great party- music kept everyone involved and "DANCING ON THE CEILING"
They were the BEST!!
Martin Saltzman
-June 7, 2014
Philly was amazing & we are STILL receiving compliments about the entertainment! VIBE is worth every penny & we can't wait for our next son's Bar Mitzvah in 2016! We will absolutely be caling VIBE!
Vanessa Morse (Kyle's Bar Mitzvah)
-March 29, 2014 (MC Kahlil)
Cindy Getty
-June 10, 2013 (MC Jamal)
Dear Brenda,
Thank you doesn't seem to scratch the surface! Jake's Bar Mitzvah celebration was beyond what we had imagined - and so much of that is due to the best Emcee in town, Jamal. Ric and I met Jamal when we were photographing a party he was running. After seeing him in action, we told him that he had to Emcee our son's Bar Mitzvah - in 2013. And, truly, when we got Jake's date a few years back, Jamal was our first call. We had not thought through a single detail of the party, other than we knew Jamal had to run the show.
Jamal's energy and excitement and love of what he does was so contagious. It permeated through the room, and you couldn't help but enjoy yourself when he was up on stage. He selected a great balance of music for the kids and adults, based on our very specific input. DJ Ian was fantastic, as were Torpedo and Alana. They were involved, but subtly, so thy were helpful and fun, but not intrusive.
We've photographed and attended far too many events where kids are on the dance floor, and the adults are standing around observing and not participating. This just didn't happen at Jake's party, and we attribute much of that to Jamal's style. Many of our friends and family commented that night, and also over the next few days about how fantastic Jamal was. About how approachable and likable he was, and how he helped make the party fun.
We couldn't agree more! We so appreciate all that your amazing Vibe team did to help create the most incredible night for our family. It is a night we'll never forget, and it would NOT have been the same without Jamal and his team.
Warmest Regards,
Barrie & Ric Mershon
Ric Mershon Photographers
- May 18, 2013 (MC Kahlil)
Fabulous party! The Pavallion Manager said it was the best party there.
Joan & Jon Marks - Daniel's Bar Mitzvah
-May 11, 2013 (MC Omar)
Excellent Party!
Lauren Poisson - Emily's Bat Mizvah
-May 1, 2013 (MC Russell)
Just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed having Russell as the DJ at our Camp Hope party. Our "campers" loved the music he played and really danced the entire time. We'd love to have him back again next year!
Marianne Askew - Camp Hope Event
-April 27, 2013 (MC Omar)
Omar was absolutely fantastic!!! I loved it, Kassel loved it, the kids loved it, everyone LOVED IT! Omar kept the party going every minute. I had so many compliments and even just a text from a mom telling me that her son had such a great time and thought the DJ was awesome. I will definitely be passing her your way. So in 2 words... Thank You Vibe!
Valerie Kassel Jr. - Leventhal Kassel
-April 20, 2013 (MC Omar)
From the moment we arrived, to the last minute Omar was on top of every detail. He made sure we were completely taken care of and happy! Even when there was a glitch unrelated to Vibe, Omar stepped in to help. They were unbelievably fun, helpful, and helped make the party fantastic. It felt like part of our extended family.
Julie Benveniste - Maci's Mitzvah Party
-April 20, 2013 (MC Philli)
From the initial booking, to the planning stage, to the close of twins' B'nai Mitzvah party, the Vibe team was professional and absolutely expert in entertainment. Jamal & Brenda provided excellent direction as we planned the party and your suggestion to add a dancer was right on. Philli was engaging and kept the party rockin' from start to finish. Q (dancer) had people, ages 7-79, out on the dance floor and he even taught some experienced young dancers a move or two! The music mix was excellent and appealed to all of our guests at some point in the evening. We received rave reviews from so many people and a few of the young guests told us it was, "the best night of my life." It doesn't get much better than that. Thanks to the Vibe team for making an ordinary party "extraordinary." We'd happily recommend you to anyone. Thanks for everything!
Bobby & Susan - Lexi & Zach's B'Nai Mitzvah Party
-April 13, 2013 (MC Jamal)
We had an extraordinary time at the party! Kahlil was an awesome DJ... All of the kids are saying this was the best party they have EVER been to... They had so much fun. The music was appropriate, well timed, the program and announcements were just right, the volume was right, and we were so pleased with Kahlil for letting the kids dance just a little bit longer when 11:30pm finally came and the party ended. They just didn't want to go home!
Laverne Poindexter - Kaitlyn & James Birthday Party
-March 24, 2013 (MC Kahlil)
Wonderful, wonderful party. THank you so much, you did such a great job and we had an amazing time. You had the party rocking with both young and old, having such a great time dancing the night away. Thank You.
Stacey & Ari Kowalsky - Gidon's Mitzvah Party
-March 23, 2013 (MC Omar)
Overall, we were very pleased with Vibe, and in particular Omar. He not only did a wonderful job with the music, he was like having another chaperone -- Certainly a plus when the event is a school dance. Many thanks Vibe!
Kathy Larkin - The Pace Academy's 8th Grade Dance
-March 23, 2013 (MC Jamal)
Jamal was awesome. Thank you so much for helping us out with this great cause. The kids had an amazing time!
Justin Blake - KEFTY's Casino Party at Temple Kol Emeth
-March 23, 2013 (MC Kahlil)
They were awesome and helped make our party a success!! Thanks!
Elana & Todd Miller - Cara's Mitzvah Party
-March 17, 2013 (MC Jamal)
Jamal was amazing!!! My cousins in California all called to say how great the music was. Everyone commented to me about Jamal and how he worked the crowd!! FANTASTIC!!! Of course we had a group of kids ready to throw down! For any party any time - I would want Jamal.
Natalie Fisch - Sigi's Mitzvah Party
-March 16, 2013 (MC Philli)
Thank You very much for a great party.
Marla & Ralph Grosswald - Rachel's
-March 9, 2013 (MC Kahlil)
Very pleased with services. 2nd time we used them and they were great!
Elizabeth & Brad Winer - Benjamin's Mitzvah Party
-March 9, 2013 (MC Jamal)
You guys were awesome from start to finish! Well organized... No detail forgotten! My daughters friends all said you were the best DJ's EVER! Thanks for making the party spectacular! I will refer anyone that asks!
Alisa & Jimmy Nadler - Carly's Mitzvah Party
-March 2, 2013 (MC Omar)
Angela & Victor Zubar - Sarah's Mitzvah Party
- February 26, 2013 (MC Jamal)
WOW! WOW! WOW! Wanted to let you know what a fabulous time the kids (and adults!) had at the Purim Carnival yesterday Chris and Jamal were great and I can't thank you enough for helping make the event so successful.
-February 23, 2013 (MC Jamal)
Thank you guys for everything! Jamal, you worked way hard to get the party going despite the conditions. Thank you!
Mical Llai & Rabbi Rau - Ohad's Mitavah Party
-February 18, 2013 (MC Kahlil)
Kahlil and group did a fantastic job at the Newmans. He was a pleasure to work with and I look forward to working with Vibe again soon! You guys rock.
Randy Newman - Kyle's Mitzvah Party
-February 18, 2013 (MC Jamal)
Everything was amazing!
Melissa & Michael Bernstein - Zack's Mitzvah Party
- February 9, 2013 (MC Kahlil)
Just want to thank you, Kahlil and Jamal for another wonderful Mitzvah party. Saturday night was great fun for all. Jamal and Torpedo did a fantastic job keeping all guests (young and old) dancing the night away. Adam said his party was awesome. He has been walking around the house wearing Torpedo's hat for two days. Tell him I think it has turned out to be his favorite Bar Mitzvah gift of all.
Lauren & Selwin Sturisky - Adam's Mitzvah Party
-February 9, 2013 (MC Jamal)
So glad that we hired Vibe! Jamal kept the kids on the dance floor the whole night. He also kept us on schedule and made sure that our party went just as we planned. The music was great and the dancers were a lot of fun. We are so thankful that you were the entertainment for our party. One of the very best decisions we made!
Robyn & Scott Ripps - Emma's Mitzvah Party
-January 19, 2013 (MC Philli)
Jody & Eric Nathan - Mallory's Mitzvah
-January 19, 2013 (MC Kahlil)
Vibe did a great job! No complaints. Think DJ makes or breaks the party. They definitely made it!
Deb & Danny Pralgo - Jake & Max's Mitzvah Party
-January 12, 2013
It was amazing!!! Your staff was so great! They made sure everyone had a great time. I will call you soon to rave about them live!! Thank you so much for donating your services, the night could not have been such a great success without you!!!
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Huntingdon softball team hasn't forgotten how the 2011 season ended.
Huntingdon reached the finals of the Great South Athletic Conference tournament, but lost twice to Piedmont. The Lady Hawks had more they wanted to accomplish.
This season, Huntingdon wants to build off of last year and learn from the late-season letdown.
"Our whole saying for this season is 'unfinished business'," senior shortstop Aleah Payne said. "That's all we've thought about during the offseason and in the preseason.
"Last year, it came down to us letting them beat us twice at the end. We started off strong and we didn't finish. This year we have to be ready to finish."
Head coach Gynger Williams said her team's motivation has been evident leading into this weekend's season-opener. The Lady Hawks open the season on Saturday in the Birmingham-Southern Invitational.
"This is probably the most self-motivated team I've ever had in my coaching career. They've really taken it upon themselves to get better," Williams said. "I feel like we're a team where all of us have the same vision. We've got a plan to compete and win the conference, and hopefully compete at the regional and national level."
In addition to being self-motivated, the group is one of Williams' most experienced. The group of returning players includes six seniors (Payne, Brittney Fox, Bree Giordana, Hayley Praytor, Angela Barkman and Kristi Taylor), two All-Region players (Payne and Holly Ostrander), the GSAC Pitcher of the Year (Giordana) and three All-GSAC selections (Giordana, Payne and Ostrander).
"This is the most depth we've had since I've been here. We have a lot of versatile players that can play multiple positions," Williams said. "Being healthy will be a key component, but if everyone is healthy, we have some experienced players at almost every position and we also have some strong new players coming in that will push for playing time."
The Lady Hawks expect to learn a lot more about themselves this weekend at Birmingham-Southern.
Huntingdon plays Birmingham-Southern at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Centre at 2 p.m. Huntingdon will play Alabama A&M at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
"This will be a good test to start the season," Payne said. "If we can build our confidence at the beginning of the season, I think it will carry on the rest of the year."


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Sunday, 14 February 2016
How to fall in love with living
Show up. Have the conversation. Be honest with yourself. And others. Buy the damn plane ticket. Know that happiness and success are not exclusive to other people. Be kind to yourself. And others. Remember that nothing is permanent: not your fear, not your sadness, not that awkward crease in your beloved dress. Hoard little moments of joy in your heart like treasure: the way that latte warms your hands in the depths of winter, her farcical, foghorn laugh, how those fresh, soft sheets feel around your limbs. Fill your hands with a good book. Eat your greens. Cheerlead yourself. And others. Say yes. Pay the compliment. Accept the compliment. Move. Shake. Sweat. Life looks better through the lens of endorphins. Throw kindness around like confetti. Celebrate those little victories of yours. And those of others. Get out of the country. Of your hometown. Of your front door. Create, create, create. Be curious about the thing. DO the thing, especially if it scares the shit out of you. Forgive yourself. And others. Look up. Look out. Look around, with as much awe and marvel and gratitude as you can conjure. Be thoroughly selfish. And selfless. Find peace in the knowledge that your existence will always be messy and imperfect. And that's okay, if not quite beautiful. Love with a sincere heart. Love anything you can to the depths of your great and grubby soul: a human, a landscape, a half-battered cassette you found from 1996. It'll breed more of the good stuff.
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Thermal Pollution Mitigation in Cold Water Stream Watersheds Using Bioretention
Long, Daniel Lewis
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This study examines the use of bioretention as a strategy to reduce the thermal impact associated with urban stormwater runoff in developing cold water stream watersheds. Temperature and flow data were collected during ten controlled trials at a bioretention facility located in Blacksburg, Virginia. It was determined that bioretention has the ability to reduce the temperature of thermally charged stormwater runoff received from an asphalt surface. Significant reductions in average and peak temperatures were observed. However, this facility was unable to consistently reduce the temperature below the threshold for trout health. The ability of bioretention to reduce runoff flow rates could also serve to reduce the thermal impact. Based on these results it was concluded that bioretention appears to have the capability to reduce the thermal impact of urban stormwater runoff on cold water stream ecosystems.
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The first thing to be said about "60x60 Dance" is that it is a masterpiece of organization. The idea — 60 new dance pieces are performed to 60 new pieces of music, each lasting no more than 60 seconds — is quite mad. But it's this kind of madness that makes the cultural world go round, and so our thanks are due to the composer Robert Voisey, who first came up with the concept in 2003. He has apparently staged more than 100 "60x60" performances since then, and on Friday he and the choreographer Jeramy Zimmerman added two more in the Winter Garden of the World Financial Center.
Two large clocks, on either side of the stage, provided checkpoints as each minute passed at the afternoon show, and to the credit of all concerned the timing was as tight as a German train schedule.
As the dancers and their music unspooled through a seamless hour, there were frequent cheers from the large crowd packed into rows of chairs and on the broad flight of stairs at the other end of the hall. (The people descending the escalators also provided a mobile audience and a source of theater as they tried to comprehend exactly what was going on during their lunch hour.)
The choreography was far less compelling. Making work that's interesting to watch for a minute sounds easy, but it doesn't allow much time to convey a style, an aesthetic, an atmosphere. Surprisingly few dances felt like stand-alone possibilities. Exceptions were Erin Jennings's fluid trio, "Shelly (The Red-Eared Slider)," to music by Dan Sedgwick and Marji Gere, and Germaul Barnes's muscular male duo, "Broken Spaces," to a score by Nicholas Chase.
Some choreographers, perhaps wisely, didn't even attempt a coherent piece. In a blatant crib of Jérôme Bel's "Shirtology" — or sheer coincidence — Jason Dietz Marchant removed one T-shirt after another for 55 seconds, then coyly left the final one on. And in Rachel Wynne's "Plastic Edge ver2," to Junya Oikawa's score, Alicia Walshe stood dead still for a minute, eventually smiling at the audience in a Pina Bausch-like complicitous way.
In the end "60x60" provided a lesson in perception; it's astonishing how elastic a minute can be. Some of these pieces were over by the time you had checked a name in the program; others seemed to drag on well beyond their allotted time. But they didn't. The clocks told us so.Continue reading the main story


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A STAFFORD social worker who fondled a teenage psychiatric patient has been struck off the care register.
Anthony Jacks formed an "intense relationship" with the 14-year-old girl and "inappropriately touched" her while she was a patient at Huntercombe Stafford Hospital.
The youngster, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was admitted to the hospital for treatment after she had been sexually abused and had a history of self-harming.
Jacks, from the Halesowen area of the West Midlands, befriended the child during 2004 while she was an inpatient at the hospital and later during her transfer to Lyth Hill residential unit. He worked as a senior social worker and was responsible for helping care for the child.
But he touched the schoolgirl on several occasions and arranged secret meetings with her after she had left the hospital.
Jacks had denied multiple allegations of misconduct at the General Social Care Council disciplinary hearing in Manchester.
Removing Jacks from register, conduct committee chairman Barry Picken said: "The independent conduct committee of the General Social Care Council decided the case of a social worker from Halesowen who was alleged to have breached the codes of practice by engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a service user.
"Misconduct was found against the registrant Anthony Jacks and he was removed from the social care register.
"It was the committee's view that in the circumstances the removal of Mr Jacks' registration was the only appropriate sanction in order to protect the public and maintain the public's confidence in social care services."
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I believe that centers are a fabulous addition to my classroom. Centers meet many needs for my students and myself. The reasons why I am a fan of centers is as follows:
1) Centers give me a chance to meet with small groups and/or individuals for reading.
2) Centers give the kids something "fun" and novel to look forward to in the schedule.
3) Centers give me (and my voice) a break from the whole-group teaching mode.
4) Centers allow the students to review learned skills and strengthen their knowledge.
5) Centers allow me to check for student successes and/or needs in many areas.
In my classroom, I have 10 literacy centers. (I am very particular about referring to them as literacy centers because they all indeed do meet literacy (ELA) standards!)
It may sound like a lot, but it's what I need to keep myself and my students running smoothly.
There are three reasons why I have 10 centers-
1) I can have the students review many different skills (with variety).
2) I can have 2 students per group (or 3 if I have an odd number of kids).
3) I only have to change my centers once every two weeks.
That means only one later afternoon of work per every 10 days!
My 10 centers are as follows:
Listening Center
Computer Center
Pocket Chart Center
Phonics Center
Fine Motor Center
Explore Center
Math Center
Puzzles and Games Center
Library Center
Writing Center
Here is a brief explanation of what students typically do at each specific center:
Listening Center-
Students listen to a familiar story; they look at the book and track print. Students then either have meaningful discussion, participate in a response activity or complete a response sheet.
Computer Center-
Students complete reading activities on a variety of websites and/or practice typing and writing with the keyboard. They sign in on a clipboard to let me know they completed their assignments.
Pocket Chart Center-
Students read and help put together a familiar poem or piece of writing. After they've finished, students read their poem or story to each other. They then complete a response sheet.
Phonics Center-
Students work on letter sounds and/or making words at this center.
Fine Motor Center-
Students complete a variety of review activities that require cutting, sorting, etc. This center is typically focused on having students manipulate their hands and work on strengthening their fine motor skills through the repeated use of their hand muscles.
Explore Center-
Students work on science or social studies extension activities.
Math Center-
Students work on math review skills that are connected to a book or story we have read (usually a piece of literature or a true picture book).
Puzzles and Games Center-
Students complete puzzles or games that are connected to review skills connected to reading.
Library Center-
Students create their own book of some type to take home and read. Students also have the opportunity to read their choice of leveled books.
Writing Center-
Students complete a variety of tracing and/or writing pieces that are differentiated according to students' instructional level.
Here are some visuals of my center buckets, my library center, my writing center, and my listening center.
In my classroom, students stay in their one particular center for the entire center/small group block. In my opinion, I have not found that switching centers multiple times in one block is a do-able thing for my 5-year-olds.
(It could just be me and my lack of stability when they're moving all around like little bugs on a log, but I personally just do not feel comfortable having students go from place to place while working.)
When I send my students to centers, they have about 50 minutes there; however, they are also called for reading groups (which last about 10-12 minutes) during this time as well. In the end, students spend about 25 minutes at their center with the partner, 10 minutes at their center without their partner, 10 minutes in reading group and maybe 5 minutes setting up, cleaning up and going to the bathroom and/or water fountain.
Students can read my center sign about halfway through the year, but until then, "they follow the circle." My centers are set up in a circle around the perimeter of my classroom. The center buckets, although they are all together, go from number 1 through number 6 and typically run seamlessly within the circle. (They know that if they went to #4 today, they will go to #5 tomorrow, etc.)
My center buckets are labeled so students know where to return their bucket. And, at the other centers that do not have buckets (listening, library, writing and computer), students have buckets to take their materials from and return their materials to. This is helpful and keeps students from making a mess!
In the end, with all of these supports, students typically have no problem going from center to center! After about the second center rotation, everyone has it down and they don't need my help anymore!
Every 10 days, centers change. So, students will complete each center one time before they change to accommodate some other standard(s).
It is good to change things at centers besides the skills being reviewed!
Here are some different things I go to switch centers up throughout the year:
- I change students' center partners every 9-weeks.
- I give specific students jobs- some are helpers for their partner, some are reporters for the class, some are monitors to help others, some are "technicians" for computers and listening, etc.
- I always have a variety of extra activities available for students to CHOOSE from when they complete their center work. This way, students complete the needed activity I have assigned; if they do this in a timely manner, they will have at least a few minutes to do something of their choice as well!


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In Brink, the upcoming first person shooter (with parkour elements) from Bethesda and Splash Damage, two factions fight for control of a floating utopian city, the Ark. The Ark became a final hold-out, for thousands of refugees, after a global catastrophe flooded all of the land on earth.
Will Brink, much like the Ark, offer gamers salvation from the spreading ocean of paint-by-the-number first person shooters? Or, like the Ark, is the game's SMART (Smooth Movement Across Random Terrain) system too much of a good thing - resulting in an unbalanced FPS at war with itself?
As we mentioned in our interview with Splash Damage CEO, Paul Wedgwood, the developer is no stranger to the FPS genre, helming a number of projects in existing franchise IPs: DOOM 3 and Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars. As a result, the developer has done a great job of making their new FPS title accessible (by including a number of familiar gameplay mechanics) - while also adding a number of refinements as well as a couple of unique twists that could set Brink apart from other first person "shooting galleries."
Before a player even gets into a match, they have an unprecedented number of customization options to both their play-style as well as the physical appearance of the on-screen character - not to mention controls. Splash Damage offers easy controller customization - allowing players the ability to use the default Brink controls or simply select from a large list of familiar control schemes (Gears of War, Killzone, Call of Duty,Halo, etc) - making it easy for new friends to jump in and enjoy the game, without suffering through a large learning curve.
The characters, in terms of appearance, rely on an exaggerated realism with a number of customizable base personalities, nationalities, weapons (which have their own robust customization options - as seen in the most recent Brink trailer) and apparel - in one of three body types. Each body type has specific benefits and drawbacks: skinny is the most agile (and subsequently able to clamber over shortcuts that would be a inaccessible to larger characters but is unable to carry larger weapons), heavy is the largest (and takes less damage from enemies but has limited parkour abilities), and medium is the mid-range everyman.
In addition to the body types, players can further customize their Ark resident with one of four character classes (which can be swapped out, during the match, at a secured command terminals). Swapping out character classes (without having to respawn) is a necessity - due to the game's reliance on class-based objectives. The classes should be pretty familiar to most FPS players - offering both a team-based perk as well as special ability: The Soldier can supply teammates with munitions and is in charge of using demolition charges to dismantle objectives and targets. The Medic can buff the health of other players as well as heal critically injured teammates. The Engineer can supplement the team's weapons as well as build stationary turrets. The Operative can disguise themselves as an opponent as well as sabotage a variety of the enemies resources and objectives.
As mentioned, Brink is designed around accomplishing team-based objectives - and while there is a single-player campaign with a story, for the most part, it's really just a solo venture through the same missions as the online multiplayer mode - instead of facing off against other gamers, players compete against (and alongside) a squad of bots. Given the go-here do-that mission progression in most modern shooters, it's easy to see how Splash Damage was able to fill-in a basic story around the core team-objectives.
For example, one online team-based mission requires the "Security" team to escort a weapon into the heart of a "Resistance" stronghold - with a series of mini-objectives along the way. At one point the engineer is tasked with repairing a crane, while at the same time, the soldier is tasked with defending a back entrance to the crane's control room - giving all the classes a specific goal - even if they aren't in charge of the current primary objective.
Splash Damage has certainly worked hard to build an infrastructure that relies on co-operative gameplay. Not only is each player given a number of personal objectives in each mission, it's nearly impossible to win without a balanced team. In one map, where the Security team was tasked with escorting a squad-mate out of a Resistance-controlled building (a variation on capture the flag), our team got stuck in a choke point - with the squad-mate getting downed repeatedly by the AI.
When we realized that no one was playing as the medic, one member of the team swapped out classes, and we quickly adapted our strategy to protecting the medic until he could get the squad-mate clear of the choke point - and down a path where the entire team could regroup.
Even on a lower difficulty, with a leveled up character, the AI in Brink is relentless - hinting at an intense title that, with a dedicated batch of players mindful of the necessity for a balanced squad, could provide hardcore gamers with a fast and frantic FPS alternative. On several occasions, at the previously mentioned choke point, a member of our team would take a different path, attempting to side-step Resistance forces - which would usually work once but not twice. The AI dynamically adjusts to the improvisation and guards the vulnerable short-cut - preventing players from merely charging through a less-fortified corridor over and over again. The intelligent AI communicates like a real squad (instead of a brainless wave of cannon fodder) and will keep players on their toes - even if they're not facing-off against a batch of autonomous people.
Brink is position to be a fast and furious title that could be a further evolotution of team-based played (and social gaming in general). It'll be interesting to see whether the final product can differentiate itself enough from the standard triple-a FPS titles but there's no doubt that Splash Damage has built a solid-foundation for players to experiment with - and make their own.
Follow us on Twitter @benkendrick and @gamerant and let us know what you think of Brink so far - as well as what else you'd like to know about the game.
We'll have a full review of Brink when the game launches on May 17, 2011 for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.


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If you are an iOS user, then you know that not all the applications are available in the Apps Store due to some restrictions by the Apps Store. Then there are paid apps, but the developers don't give the trial option to try those apps before spending on them. In such cases, apps like TutuApp for iOS come in handy.
The Tutuapp for iOS offers alternative Apps store and allow you to download any app you like for free. The user can use the app for some time and they can purchase the premium app from Apps store if he/she want it. In this post, learn how to download and install Tutuapp on iOS.
Features of TutuApp
- The TutuApp doesn't require Jailbreak and can be installed on any iOS device.
- The Tutuapp offer's inbuilt cache cleaner functionality so you don't need to use a third-party stand-alone cleaner application.
- The app works without Apple ID, unlike the official apps store.
- The app developer claim to update their app collection every day with best free paid apps available for the iOS devices.
- The Tutuapp also claims offer better downloading speed than Apps Store.
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- Make sure you have a stable internet connection with decent speed.
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Method 1: Download and Install Tutuapp on iOS without Jailbreak
Open Safari Web browser on your iPhone or iPad.
Now open the official website of Tutuapp by visiting the Tutuapp website. Note that it is necessary that you use the Safari browser to open this link.
Once in the Tutuapp official site, tap on the Download Now button that you see on the screen. Make sure you download the regular version of the Tutuapp and not the VIP version.
After that, you should see a pop-up asking you to install Tutuapp. Tap on Install button to begin the installation.
Wait for the Tutuapp app to download and install on your iPhone. After the installation, you can see a Tutuapp icon on the home screen.
You cannot open the app right away because the app is downloaded from an untrusted source, so you need to make it trusted first.
To do this, go to Settings and navigate to General and tap on Device Management or General > Profile > Device management.
Next, tap on Trust and then tap Trust again to make the app profile trusted.
That's it! You can launch the TuTuapp on iOS device and access it from the Home Screen.
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Method 2 to Install TutuApp without Jailbreak in iOS
The second method involves downloading the required Tutuapp file from a third-party. Follow the steps given below to know how to do it.
Open Safari web browser on your PC and then go to this link.
Wait for the page to load the download page. Tap on the download button to download the file.
Tap on the downloaded file, and it will take you to the TuTuapp for iOS installation page.
Tap on Install button and wait for the tutuApp to be installed on your iOS device.
After the installation, you need to make the app trusted because it is not from an Apple trusted source that is the Apps Store.
To do this, go to Settings and open General. In General, navigate to Profile and Device Management.
Find the tutuapp menu and tap on Trust twice. It will make your Tutuapp profile trusted.
Now you should be able to access the Tutuapp from the Home screen.
How to Use Tutuapp to download apps for Free
Open the Tutuapp from your Home Screen.
The app has most featured and popular apps category by default.
Tap on the download button when you want to install an app from the Tutuapp store. You can also use the search feature of the app to find any app not listed on the homepage.


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Cuddle up in these amazing creations by artist Carol Milne. Oh wait... maybe don't. Because despite their cozy look, these handmade knits are actually weaved together with glass. Using actual knitting techniques, Milne assembles glass threads into these intricate creations. The juxtaposition of the coziness of a woolly knit piece with the fragility and "sharpness" associated with glass is compelling - and each piece invites another look, over and over again.
Milne (rhymes with "kiln") is an accomplished artist who also works with bronze and other sculpting materials, but what she really loves is working with glass. "I like glass because it can take on an infinite number of forms and textures," she says on her website. "It can show an interior image and an exterior image simultaneously. It's translucent and transparent. It plays with light. It looks cool when it's hot."
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The knitted sculptures are intricately designed and delicate to behold. Using the techniques of wax casting, mold-making, kiln casting and actual knitting, Milne's glass does not just look like knitting, the glass is actually knit together to create the piece. It is a complex and time-consuming process that was described in a book called, "How Does She Do That?"
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This was the final match of the 1989-90 season. Killie went into this match needing a point to secure their promotion.....
After Paul Flexney had headed Killie in front at the half, Beath's Malone countered in the 77th minute.
In the 81st minute, with 9 mins left in the season Killie were awarded a promotion clinching penalty kick opportunity.
Killie Captain Davie MacKinnon recalls... My family and friends had supported me tremendously throughout the season and we decided we should mark the importance of the game by booking into a Kilmarnock hotel on the morning of the game. As a group, we walked the short distance to the ground to savour the building atmosphere the supporters were providing. The game was not the best of spectacles; the early goal should have settled us, but after missing some easy chances, we seemed to just sit back and hope that Cowdenbeath would allow the game to peter out without putting up much of a fight. When they scored I thought we were about to blow it, but then came the penalty! Willie Watters had missed one just after the turn of the year and it was Jim McSherry who nominated me to take the next one. The next one never came, and for weeks I had a recurring dream that we would get one in the final game and that promotion would depend upon it. I had only taken about four in my career, mainly in penalty shootouts and luckily I had never missed one.
This was different though and as I walked the long distance to place the ball on the spot, the importance of the kick dominated. I took a long walk back, and focused on getting my head over the ball and blasting it as hard as I could.
This wasn't a time to place it and I reckoned that if I didn't have a clue which part of the goal the ball would hit, Willie Lamont, in the Cowdenbeath goal wouldn't either.
The elation when the ball missed Willie's head by a couple of inches and crashed into the back of the net was unbelievable. In all honesty, it is the best feeling of my football career.
The post match celebrations were fantastic. After we eventually left Rugby Park, we had a meal and visited one or two local hostelries where the fans were tremendous. We met up with Robert Reilly and being the shy, retiring figure that he is, he persuaded me to go to a disco with him. Once there, he promptly commandeered the microphone from the DJ and announced that the Kilmarnock captain would sing 'Paper Roses' to them!
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The State of Nevada is the place of birth of the regulated online poker souk in the U.S. The Silver State was the first to make online poker set of laws, pass said rules and put forward legalized online poker.
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The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) in the month of December 2011 made history by supporting the first set of online poker rules in the United States. At first, these regulations were designed exclusively for intrastate play based on the Federal Wire Act.
According to the Federal Wire Act, betting transmissions crossing state lines were against the law. Online poker may perhaps be lawful within borders of the state. Several were unable to see the benefit of this.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a note on whether out-of-state transaction processors who were vending lottery tickets to in-state inhabitants violated the Federal Wire Act.
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At the start of the year 2012, the NGC started appreciating online gaming license needs from a variety of casinos and service providers. The procedure continued until the month of February 2013 at the time when AB 114 was approved by the Nevada state legislature. This bill legitimately made online poker lawful under the Nevada state law plus gave the Governor the authority to go into interstate online poker compacts.
In the month of April 30, 2013, Ultimate Poker became the first lawful U.S. online poker room resulting in the formation of a legal marketplace.
The Nevada souk is ever growing with a lot of scope for growth. The forthcoming start of the All-American Poker Network might assist other casinos to ramp up their tactics for online card rooms. We are still wondering as to whether certain stakeholders like Bellagio, Wynn, and others will come into the market or not.
Nevada has followed a sluggish and firm rapidity in the context of legalization and initiation of fresh sites. All Since all eyes of the nation are on them, they want to set forward the top product possible in order to assist convince others to join the legalized souk.
Undoubtedly, Nevada will carry on to be a leader in the industry and the showpiece for the United States market for many more years to come.
How did Nevada legalize online poker?
Subsequent to the reassessment of the interpretation of the obsolete Wire Act in 2011 by Department of Justice (DoJ), it facilitated a lot of USA states to follow regulated online gaming laws on their own and produce online poker NV legal sites.
Nevada responded quickly by passing Law AB258 into the statute books at the time in the year 2011 when Brian Sandoval, State Governor gave the green signal to legislation permitting inhabitants access to the best poker sites in NV.
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An interstate poker compact lets Nevada collaborate with another state and share player pools with that state as well. On February 25, 2014, Brian Sandoval, Nevada Governor and Jack Markell, Delaware Governor signed the first interstate compact.
In addition, the two states also formed the Multi State Internet Gaming Association (MSIGA) as a means to aid other states to join in interstate compacts someday.
The Interstate compacts permit players the advantage of a joint player pool while at the same time keeping hold of the security from their home state. The players are conditional on the rules and regulations of the state anywhere they are actually placed whilst playing on the network.
How Do I Register to Play Online Poker in Nevada?
Anyone who is 21 years or above can enjoy online poker in Nevada. In addition, he must be physically located within the boundaries of the state.
To register for an account, first of all, download the software. There are a few sites, which may allow you to register directly from the website.
The moment you install the poker client, first launch it and then click on the button register. You'll be asked to fill some personal details in order to complete the verification process, such as your social security number (SSN).
At times, you may have to give in supplementary age proof and/or identification. It includes a photocopy of your bank statement from the last 3 months, driver's license or other documents that can authenticate you're actually living in Nevada.
Also, you're provided with the option of registering for an account live at your associate casino. Taking an example, for those who wish to play on Ultimate Poker you can register for an account at any of the Station Casino in the city of Nevada. Don't forget to carry two forms of ID and other residency proof like a lease or rental agreement, bank statement or even receipts of property tax.
How Do I Deposit Money to Play Online in Nevada?
The Nevada poker players are provided with many options to finance their online poker accounts with real cash or poker sites bonuses. The below mentioned are a few of the general methods to deposit funds online:
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Bank Wire
Casino Cage Deposit
Check by Mail
Debit/Credit Cards (Visa and MasterCard)
Be attentive that there are a few sites, which may need an advanced deposit limit for bank wires, inviting wire fees from your bank.
Casino cage deposit is a great alternative for those who're concerned about revealing their banking details online. All you need to do is simply head to the cage of your affiliate casino with two forms of identification. Those visitors who wish to play online poker at Nevada; this method is certainly not recommended.
In order to cash out of your online poker account, you are provided with three options:
Ask for a check from the card room
ACH withdrawal to bank account
Visit the cage of the affiliated casino with two forms of ID. Yet again, we don't suggest this for out-of-state visitors playing poker online in the city of Nevada.
Where Can I Play Online Poker in Nevada?
WSOP.com was the No. 1 online poker site in the city of Nevada. It is a creation of Caesars Interactive Entertainment. In addition, it is greatly cross-branded with the yearly World Series of Poker. This cross branding aided Nevada in fetching more than an amount of $1.04 million in income all through the 2015 World Series of Poker event. In February 2014, the Real Gaming opened in Nevada. The site is associated with South Point Casino, the first casino to take delivery of an online poker license in the United States. At present, Real Gaming makes available a no-download form of online poker to inhabitants of Nevada. By the use of HTML5, players will be able to access the site from any of the browsers with no plug-ins or program installs.
The failure to begin the site in the early hours resulted in the low market share of South Point. Presently, their traffic is minimal.
All-American Poker Network (AAPN) is 888 Poker's network in the city of New Jersey and in the future Nevada. The first to join the Nevada network will be the Treasure Island Casino.
WSOP.com and AAPN have by now received support to share player pools from the NGC.
Just as the AAPN goes live in Nevada City, it will provide other state casinos with a factual network option for online poker.
In April 2013, Ultimate Poker was launched and was the first legal online poker site in the United States. It was a majority-owned ancillary of Station Casino, LLC and formed its own proprietary software subsequent to the purchase of CyberActs in the year 2011.
Following the WSOP.com's launch, Ultimate poker fell to No. 2. They shut their business due to profitability matters in the month of November 2014.
The future of legal online poker Nevada
While talks are going on between Governor Sandoval and New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie about a probable agreement, but as of now, NV residents must manage to play contrary to other in-state residents and the more self-effacing Delaware player pool.
Player pools are just the start, though.The issues concerning geolocation still continue. For playing the game of poker online in Nevada, you're required to have a mobile phone registered in name of yours so that it can be established that you are residing within the state. Locating your correct location is difficult, and at times results in keeping out Internet card game players residing within the state boundaries. Nevertheless, the geolocation corporations have been continuously striving to make the online poker NV experience as flawless as it can be.
Q: Is Online Poker Legal in Nevada?
A: Of course. It was in the year 2013 that the first legalized, regulated poker site was launched and more such sites are in line. Those American players who are residing in or visiting NV would be able to enjoy the best real-money games irrespective of their location, provided they are inside the boundaries of the state.
Q: What Age Do You Have to Be To Gamble In Nevada?
A: The officially permitted age for gambling in Nevada is 21 years. The same rules are applicable when playing online in the state. Generally, you are required to present age proof in case you are interested in playing for cash on the net. The verification process at legal poker sites in Nevada is very simple and clear-cut, thereby saving your time.
Q: Are There Any Live Casinos in Nevada?
A: Hardly one or two. Nevada possesses the biggest and worst live casinos in the United States. The Las Vegas Strip is abode to a number of the most luxurious and disgraceful casinos in the world and the yearly World Series of Poker takes place there.
Q: Can I Make Real Cash Poker Deposits In NV?
A: Several regulated poker websites have collaborated with land-based casinos in Las Vegas, and you can make deposits to and withdrawals from your online account at a cage of any of the partner casino. In addition, Checks by mail, Bank wires, and major credit cards are also feasible methods to make a deposit at online poker NV legalized sites.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — When the prime minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak, announced Wednesday that he was dissolving Parliament, he set in motion an election campaign that will render judgment not just on his embattled governing coalition, but also on Malaysia's longstanding system of dividing the power and spoils of public life on ethnic lines.
"This is a referendum on race-based politics," Ibrahim Suffian, the director of the Merdeka Center, an independent polling agency, said of the election. "The ruling coalition continues to argue that the existing system brings stability. The opposition is talking more about politics based on class, not race."
The country has been led since independence in 1957 by a coalition, now known as the National Front, whose three main members are parties that define themselves on explicitly racial lines: one for Malays, the country's largest ethnic group; one for Chinese; and one for Indians. But in recent years, the cohesion of those groups has begun to fray.
Chinese voters, who make up about one-quarter of the country's population of nearly 30 million, have abandoned the coalition in large numbers, and the Malays who have dominated the political hierarchy for five decades are divided.
"How can you have a country based on race? It's like South Africa 30 years ago," said Nariza Hashim, a voter in Kuala Lumpur who is classified as Malay but who has Chinese, Indian and Scottish as well as Malay ancestors.
Though her grandfather was an early leader of the United Malays National Organization, the Malay component of the coalition, Ms. Nariza said the country's ethnic classifications baffled her five children. "They really don't understand why you would ask someone's race on a government form," she said.
The ethnic system has been reinforced over the years by paternalistic news media with close ties to the governing coalition. A leading English-language newspaper, The New Straits Times, ran an article about the elections on its front page Wednesday with a photograph of Mr. Najib waving his index finger, next to the headline "Choose wisely."
But young Malaysians are increasingly cynical about the view they see in the establishment press. As Internet access has spread — two-thirds of Malaysians can now use it, up from about 55 percent at the last election in 2008 — independent voices and opposition parties have had an easier time reaching voters.
"A lot of what I know about what's happening in the country comes from what my friends share on Facebook," said Pei Ting Tham, 27, an outdoor sports instructor. "People are much more aware of what's going on."
Some Malaysian policies that discouraged people from speaking out have been repealed in the past two years, including laws barring university students from politics and allowing for detention without trial.
The opposition, led by Anwar Ibrahim, a former deputy prime minister, made major gains in the 2008 elections, winning control of several states and enough seats in Parliament to deny the governing coalition the two-thirds supermajority that had allowed it to amend the Constitution at will. This time around, analysts and polling experts say, the opposition has its first chance to win outright.
The way the electoral system is structured and constituency boundaries are drawn may still give the National Front the edge. It won only 51 percent of the total popular vote in 2008, but that translated to 63 percent of the seats in Parliament.
But Mr. Ibrahim of the polling agency said the government faced a challenge in winning over new voters, who appear "more inclined" to vote for the opposition. More than one-quarter of the electorate this year will be voting for the first time.
Chinese voters are another challenge. Longstanding preferences for ethnic Malays in land purchases, bank loans and university admissions have angered and alienated Chinese Malaysians. "We are always reminded that we are not full-fledged citizens," said Ms. Tham, the sports instructor, who said she intended to vote for the opposition.
Mr. Najib sounded defensive at times as he announced the dissolution of Parliament on national television. "Don't gamble the future of your children and Malaysia," he said. "Think and contemplate as much as you can before making a decision. Because that will determine the direction of the country and also your grandchildren's future."
The precise date has yet to be set by the country's election commission, but the vote must be held within two months; Malaysian news media speculation centered on late April. State legislatures will be elected the same day.
Although the opposition has held some power at the state level over the last five years, some people still see a vote for the opposition as a leap in the dark.
"Malaysians have been so loyal; it was blind loyalty," Ms. Nariza said. "We grew up with this system, and there was never a strong alternative. Now there is. Can they deliver? We don't know."


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