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Virtual Reality Headset Rental and VR Hire
Create memorable and immersive events with our VR headset hire. We can offer rental of the latest virtual reality headsets and supporting technology from some of the leading virtual reality technology vendors
Virtual reality (VR) headsets harness the latest technology to fully engage the individual in a digital environment. Gyroscopes and accelerometers allow for smooth and precise head tracking, whilst the wide angled display and built in speakers offer stunning graphics and sound.
Most of the headsets have built in cameras and proximity sensors which blend physical objects and environments with digital content, offering the user a version of mixed reality.
Many companies have already rented VR and embraced virtual reality for their short term projects, including:
- Events - Create 3D, memorable and immersive events, engage your audience with hired VR headsets and bespoke content provided by Hamilton rentals.
- Training courses and interactive classrooms - Adults digest the information in the most effective way when we can practically interact. VR headset hire can be used to help create engaging and interactive training courses and effective team building exercises.
- VR conferencing - Much like video conferencing VR hire will save you time on travel and help connect your regional offices and offsite employees.
- Product launches and interactive retail spaces - Many retailers can use VR hire to provide virtual showrooms, catalogues, price guides and offers. Bespoke content can be designed to suit you unique brand and business, furniture retailers can virtually furnish a room, clothing retailers can provide virtual changing rooms. The applications for VR retail solutions on and off premise are extensive.
- Presentations and Meetings - Many virtual reality headsets are stand-alone meaning you can present anywhere without the need of a large format display or projector. VR hire allows you to meet clients online in virtual lounges removing the need to travel or book meeting rooms.
- Interactive event venues - Virtual reality can be used by venues to engage and entertain their visitors. Provide information and way finding as well as hosting VR conferences and meetings.
- Design and engineering projects - Preview designs at scale and create 3D models quickly. Share your project and collaborate easilly online with offsite clients, suppliers and colleagues.
What do I need to create a VR event or venue?
Some VR headsets are stand alone but most need a high end PC, laptop or server to stream content and interact with the device. All of which can be hired from Hamilton Rentals.
A wide range of VR content, apps and games are available to download from each of the virtual reality headset vendors. If you did want bespoke branded content then our digital content designers and developers will work with you to provide an immersive and interactive solution.
What virtual reality headsets are available to hire?
- Samsung Gear VR -The Gear VR headset and controller is engineered to work in conjunction with the Samsung Galaxy or Note Android phones. A wide range of content and Apps are available from Samsung as well as access to their VR lounges.
- Oculus Rift - Requiring at least a midrange i5 PC or laptop with high end graphics, the Oculus Rift offers an excellent range of games, experiences and digital entertainment.
- Microsoft HoloLens - Offering a blend of real and virtual reality, the HoloLens allows it's users to interact with Holograms with gaze, gesture and voice. This standalone headset is already a popular hire choice for engineers, designers and the education sector.
- HTC Vive - When paired with the proper hardware, a midrange i5 PC or laptop with high end graphics, the HTC provides fantastic VR experiences. Unlike other virtual reality solutions the Vive uses two controllers and two base stations to track the users movement.
- PlayStation VR - Working in conjunction with a PlayStation 4, the Sony VR headset is one of the cheapest on the market, offering access to a huge range of games and apps as well as immersive experiences.
Hamilton Rentals has over 45 years experience in providing technology to events and short term projects. For more information please about our Virtual reality headset hire and VR digital content solutions please
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I'm sharing this beautifully done Aliyah video by the Maccabeats because my friend Shoshana just shared it on Facebook and somehow I managed to miss it when it was launched a few months ago. Enjoy!
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Aliyah – Joy & Tears
I'm running a week behind checking out the videos that YouTube is certain I should be watching! So this morning I caught the video posted last Wednesday of Jamie Geller's family departing the US and arriving in Israel. As I was breaking open a new package of Molett tissues (nope, I don't feel I need to spend extra for Kleenex anymore), it occurred to me that all those painful tears at JFK could be completely done away with if everyone would come home together. Imagine… only joyful tears and cheers upon landing at Ben Gurion.
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Online Friendships and Aliyah No Longer Headline News?
Back in 1997 when my husband and I met on the Internet it was deemed quite a newsworthy event by the local newspaper – our photo was splashed across the front page (it was a small town) along with a nice human interest story. In the technologically advanced age of 2009, people meeting online and having rich relationships is common and therefore no longer newsworthy. Except on MY BLOG! Continue reading Online Friendships and Aliyah No Longer Headline News?
Arriving Home
Thursday, July 10, 2008:
We arrived at Ben Gurion airport around 7:30 a.m. with 217 other olim chadashim
and were welcomed home by approx. 500 guests (including politicians and IDF soldiers) and the 80 or so olim who had arrived from other countries that morning! Continue reading Arriving Home

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Neil S. Bucklew Award
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is accepting nominations for the prestigious Neil S. Bucklew award.
This award is named in honor of WVU's twenty-first President Neil S. Bucklew. In 1986, he initiated the Social Justice Program, a forerunner to the recently restructured Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
This recognition is given to the recipient who has best demonstrated outstanding leadership, courage, and support on a continuous basis in the area of social justice in the West Virginia University system. Nominations should include a cover sheet with the name, title, addresses of the nominee and contact information of the person nominating the individual. In addition, nominations should include a full bio of the person being nominated, and a statement of no more than 250 words summarizing why the award should be given to that person. Three one page letters of recommendation may accompany the nominations.
This $2,500.00 award may be used for professional development or directed to one of several worthy WVU Foundation Accounts on behalf of WVU in the recipient's name. Faculty, staff and administrators who have been or are currently involved in the promotion of social justice are eligible for this prestigious award.
Information received should relate to the nominee's leadership in social justice, courage he or she may have shown in activities and endeavors, and support he or she has provided to others related to social justice.
All submissions need to be received at the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by Friday, February 14, 2020.
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Have you ever wanted to experience the awe inspiring Amazon jungle, but prefer not to sleep in a hammock, cook on a fire, and bathe with caiman? If so, this trip is for you. Spend a few nights in the Amazonian Expeditions Tahuayo Lodge named by Outside Magazine as one of the top ten wilderness lodges in the world. You'll also spend a couple nights further upriver in the Amazon Research Center (ARC) surrounded by pristine jungle. Spend your days exploring the jungle with your professional guides which include an experienced biologist. Spend your nights comfortable, clean, and dry in your bed. You will also spend a night in cabins with our friend Wilder and his family. Staying a night with this Peruvian family will be a memorable experience. Wilder can teach us about some of the medicinal plants he grows, you can swim with his children, or go for a walk. In addition to your time on the Tahuayo, you'll have a couple days to explore Iquitos which is the largest city in the world with no road access.
Please contact us for a current price estimate
Level of Difficulty: Easy. Pace, distance and activities will be determined by the group. We can accommodate nearly anyone's desired level of physical activity.
April 6-14, 2018 plus 2 optional days
August 18-26, 2018 plus 2 optional days
Trip Origination: Fly in and out of Iquitos, Peru.
What's Included: Two nights in Iquitos, three nights in the Tahuayo lodge, two nights in the Amazon Research Center (ARC), and one night in Wilder's cabins. All meals starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with breakfast on day 9, all ground and water transportation including airport pickup and drop off, entry fees, conservation fees, port taxes, city and jungle guides.
What's not Included: Flights, drinks and snacks between meals, alcoholic beverages, laundry, unscheduled activities, personal travel insurance, additional days, and anything not listed as included.
Price: $2,800 with a minimum of four, and a maximum of 8 participants. Optional additional days are $200 per day.
What You Need to Bring:
- Appropriate clothing for being in the sun or jungle all day such as light long sleeve shirts and pants
- Full brim hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent/head net
- Rain gear (poncho)
- Camera
- Small Day pack
- Headlamp
- Dry bag
- Rubber boots will be provided by the lodge. We can rent out headlamps ($15), head net ($5), quality poncho ($15), and dry bags ($5-$10) if you don't already own them and you don't wish to purchase them.
Day 1
Fly into Iquitos and explore the city. Walk around the Plaza de Armas and enjoy dinner from one of the areas many restaurants. Tonight we will sleep in a hotel conveniently located near the Plaza de Armas or Central Square.
Day 2
After breakfast we'll take a boat up the Amazon River then up the Tahuayo River to the lodge where you'll spend the next three nights. Watch for pink dolphins, especially at the convergence of the two rivers. We should be at the lodge in time for lunch and to get settled into your rooms before exploring some of the nearby trails. This is a great place to see some wildlife including pygmy marmosets and other monkeys.
Day 3 and 4
These are full days at and around the Tahuayo lodge. We'll spend one day going to terra firma, or dry land that never floods. Here we can find beautiful poison dart frogs and visit the "bat cave". Calling it a cave is a bit misleading because it's actually a large fallen tree which has rotted out from the inside. It's full of bats and large enough to crouch down in and make your way through from one end to the other. Making your way through the inside of a hollowed out tree full of bats fanning your neck as they fly past is an eerily amazing experience. Other activities in this area include visiting one of the local communities, exploring nearby lakes, or fishing for piranha. Fifty percent of the jungle is in the dark so have your headlamps handy. One night we'll do a short walk in the dark to find nocturnal animals and insects. We'll also have a chance to do the zip line canopy tour before we go further upriver to the ARC.
Day 5 and 6
On day 5 we will make our way upriver to the ARC where you will spend two nights. The research center has an impressive grid network of trails nearby which we'll be exploring. We will also paddle local made canoes quietly down the river and to oxbow lakes. The area around the ARC is an excellent place to see a variety of wildlife and beautiful lakes.
Day 7
If the water is high enough we might choose to paddle the canoes down the river and through a series of oxbow lakes back to the Tahuayo lodge. Even if the river is low, we could paddle down from the Tahuayo lodge and stop at a couple villages along the way. Or maybe we decide we just want to take it easy and travel by motorboat. Whatever route and transportation we choose we will be spending the night with our friend Wilder and his family in cabins near his house. Meals will be prepared by his wife and we'll spend the evening swimming, learning about medicinal plants, or just visiting with Wilder and his family.
Day 8
Today we'll go back to Iquitos. Unless you stay for the optional additional days this is your last night in Iquitos.
Day 9
Depending on your flight time it is possible to go to the market in the morning, buy souvenirs, or visit a museum before going to the airport.
Day 10 and 11 (optional days)
We highly recommend at least one additional day to appreciate Iquitos. The additional day fees cover three more meals, lodging, transportation, entrance fees, and a local guide. Visit Belen and the market. During the flood, the lower part of Belen will be underwater, forcing people to use only the second stories of their houses. The market can be an assault on your senses with stimuli coming from everywhere. You will see the witches market complete with many potions, monkey heads, jaguar bones, snake skins and more as well as strange meats, fish, fruit, and other foods. If you aren't used to this kind of market it can be a little overwhelming for some, but it's an experience which should not be missed. We also recommend visiting the manatee rescue center, the indigenous museum, or maybe monkey island. There are plenty of options and not enough time to do it all unless you plan on staying for weeks but with at least one extra day you'll be able to see some of the more important places.
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Mercoledì 31 Gennaio 2018 alle ore 15:00 in Aula 1BC50, Leonid Positselski (University of Haifa and Institute for Information Transmission Problems, Moscow) terrà un seminario dal titolo "The tilting-cotilting correspondence and contramodule categories as the tilting hearts", nell'ambito del Seminario Padova-Verona MALGA - Moduli Algebre Anelli.
The tilting-cotilting correspondence connects complete, cocomplete abelian categories A with an injective cogenerator and an n-tilting object, on the one hand, and complete, cocomplete abelian categories B with a projective generator and an n-cotilting object, on the other hand. Moreover, a similar bijective correspondence holds for n = infinity. When A is the category of modules over an associative ring (or, more generally, a locally finitely presentable Grothendieck abelian category), the corresponding abelian category B is the category of contramodules over the topological ring of endomorphisms of the tilting object.
The talk is expected to consist of two parts, with the first part devoted to an introductory discussion of contramodules, including the definition of a contramodule over a topological ring and other necessary preliminaries. The results about the tilting-cotilting correspondence and the role of contramodule categories in it will be presented in the second part.


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If Medieval Times had an obstacle course, it would probably look a little something like this.
If they had American Gladiators in medieval times, chances are it would look something like KnightScape. The debut game from Virtual Intelligence's Mojaro brand has you swiping your way though a dangerous obstacle course on your iOS device, stopping occasionally for some melee combat – just not against anyone named Nitro or Turbo. It's an intriguing mix of elements that doesn't quite come together to create an engrossing whole.
As Freddy the Peasant, you've got your sights set on proving you've got what it takes to be a knight. You've also got motivation in the form of Chloe the Princess, abducted by an evil armored figure while apparently in mid-text message. Rescuing her means running the gauntlet, but you know how that goes: Sorry, but our princess is at the end of another medieval maze.
Maneuvering through the courses is fairly straightforward. Freddy motors forward at a constant pace while spike traps, flames and other perils pop up in his path. You have to swipe or tap to switch lanes to avoid them, plus use properly timed swipes to duck under logs, climb ladders and pull off the occasional parkour wall-walking trick. Additional game mechanics, like tapping quickly on one side or the other to keep your balance on a narrow log, are introduced at a regular pace.
Every now and then, you'll stop running to fight an enemy swordsman. Combat is similar to Infinity Blade, except turned sideways and drained of some of its nuances. Freddy can use his shield to block attacks or parry by timing the swing of his sword properly. That leaves a small window of vulnerability to exploit with either the short or long swings, though the icon that pops up after a successful defense doesn't tell you which attack to use. Early in the game, simply beating the bad guys to the punch works just as effectively with much less thought required.
Both obstacles and enemy blades reduce your health, but making it to the end of a course in one piece makes you the proud owner of a score and any silver coins you picked up along the way. At least it does the second time through each level. For some reason that's not entirely clear, you have to complete each stage once before your score counts and coins appear on the course. You can go back and replay past levels, a helpful tool to amass enough silver coins and premium gold coins to upgrade Freddy's sword, shield, armor and helmet.
Unfortunately playing or replaying any of the courses uses one of your Extra Plays. You get 10 to start, but after those are gone, you'll have to wait for them to regenerate at the rate of one every 15 minutes up to a maximum of three. It's an understandable and legitimate tool to monetize the game, but I feel safe in speaking for many gamers when I say that I would rather pay a buck or three (your currency may vary) up front to dispense with this kind of constraint.
While Freddy's time chasing down his princess may be reduced to short bursts, at least he looks good when he's doing it. The 3D graphics are nice, and there are plenty of well-animated sequences, like the way Freddy goes skidding around corners or hurtling down off small cliffs only to tuck and roll upon landing. The setting as a whole is pretty generic though, with the story only coming in small doses heading into each level and during loading screens. A promised surprise later in the game (which I won't spoil) doesn't fix the lack of personality that leads up to it.
KnightScape ends up inhabiting a weird space where neither the course-running nor the combat really grab you on their own, yet they don't necessarily combine like Voltron to kick butt either. There are a number of mobile games where you can see what the developers were trying for clearly enough to lament when they don't make it there, and this feels like one of them.


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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 12/17/13 -- Fortress Paper Ltd. ("Fortress Paper" or the "Company") (TSX: FTP) announced today that it will be taking market downtime at the Fortress Specialty Mill (the "FSC Mill") in Thurso, Quebec. The recent imposition of an interim duty by China's Ministry of Commerce ("MOFCOM") on the import of Canadian dissolving pulp into China has made it uneconomical for the FSC Mill to continue producing dissolving pulp at this time and the current market pricing for northern bleached hardwood kraft (NBHK) pulp is not sufficient to warrant production. The Company anticipates it will take approximately 10 weeks' market downtime at the FSC Mill commencing December 22, 2013, during which employees at the FSC Mill will be encouraged to take their holidays. This market shutdown will also reduce the scheduled June 2014 maintenance shutdown and allow the Company to manage its dissolving pulp inventory build-up which resulted from the volatility and uncertainty in pricing in the short term dissolving pulp market.
Chadwick Wasilenkoff, Chief Executive Officer of Fortress Paper, commented: "As a result of a thorough evaluation of the current economics at the FSC Mill, the board of directors of Fortress Paper has determined that the fiscally prudent action is for the FSC Mill to take approximately 10 weeks' market downtime, subject to prevailing market conditions. This will result in a reduction of the cash burn based on current market prices and the current preliminary duty that has been imposed. During this downtime, we will continue to implement various operational improvements that will bring our overall cost structure down, as well as proactively focus on preventative procedures to enhance the FSC Mill's productivity and reliability when it resumes operation." Mr. Wasilenkoff further added, "We still have confidence in the future pricing and prospects for dissolving pulp as the market adjusts to the impact of the duty and future growth demands."
About Fortress Paper
Fortress Paper operates internationally in two distinct business segments: dissolving pulp and security paper products. The Company operates its dissolving pulp business at the FSC Mill located in Canada, which has expanded into the renewable energy generation sector with the construction of a cogeneration facility and is in the process of expanding production into NBHK pulp. The Company is also seeking to expand its dissolving pulp capacity with the acquisition of Fortress Global Cellulose Mill located at Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Quebec, which the Company is evaluating to convert into a dissolving pulp mill and re-start the cogeneration facility. The Company operates its security paper products business at the Landqart Mill located in Switzerland, where it produces banknote, passport, visa and other brand protection and security papers, and at its high security production and research facility located in Canada, where it manufactures optically variable thin film material.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect the current views and/or expectations of Fortress Paper with respect to its performance, business and future events, including statements regarding cash flow, growth and future prospects of our business, market conditions for dissolving pulp and NBHK, our perceptions of the industry and markets in which we operate and anticipated trends in such markets, the length of time for the market downtime at the FSC Mill, future reductions in costs at the FSC Mill and enhancements to the FSC Mill's future productivity and reliability. The reader is cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which are difficult to predict and that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the then-current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, estimates and forecasts about the business and the industry and markets in which the Company operates. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Assumptions underlying the Company's expectations regarding forward-looking statements contained in this news release include, among others: that the current depressed dissolving pulp and NBHK pulp prices are indicative of unusual market conditions and are not sustainable in the long-term and that the supply of dissolving pulp will decrease and lead to a price increase in the short- to medium-term. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, that market conditions for dissolving pulp and NBHK pulp will remain unfavourable, that the interim duty imposed by MOFCOM may increase and that the FSC Mill cost structure will not improve. These risks, as well as others, could cause actual results and events to vary significantly. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Fortress Paper does not undertake any obligations to release publicly any revisions for updating any voluntary forward looking statements, except as required by applicable securities law.
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The Law Society is committed to ensuring effective access to justice in Wales. We work with solicitors and stakeholders to develop legal services and access to those services. In the new assembly, the Law Society will build on our activity in these areas which we prioritise:
The Law Society has a public interest role to engage ministers and legislators to seek improvements in the way the law is made and in its accessibility, from preliminary and consultation stages to publication and implementation.
The Law Commission project on the law in Wales will report in the spring. There are many factors linked to how the law of Wales is made and made available which the report will address. The Law Society calls on the new Welsh government to take a proactive role in the development and accessibility of the laws of Wales.
Where justice functions are devolved engagement with users should be a priority.
The Law Society in Wales works collaboratively with the Welsh government and its agencies in the justice sector at a strategic level.
The next Welsh government should:
A permanent ministerial stakeholder group for the justice sector should be established to develop a forum for debate about current issues, developments and strategy. As Wales' justice sector evolves those working in it need to have a formal channel to contribute.
Affordable access to legal advice is a basic right for everyone. The National Advice Network will provide a strategic approach to the provision of social welfare advice and its implementation will be a significant benefit for communities across Wales. The new Welsh government should continue to support this initiative.
An effective relationship with the UK Ministry of Justice is vital for the future of the law in Wales. Areas which affect Wales, such as HM Courts and Tribunals Service and access to legal aid, sit within the remit of the Ministry of Justice. The policies of the department and their implementation, such as the recent decision to close 10 courts in Wales, should reflect Welsh circumstances.
It is only through the new Welsh government being proactive and developing its communication with the Ministry of Justice that London-based decision makers will understand and respond to the distinct needs of Wales.
Access to justice should not be affected by language. Welsh is an official language; for individuals and business there should be no impact on their experience of access to justice.
More than 3,700 qualified solicitors practise in Wales and over 8,000 people are employed across the legal sector.
Solicitors provide professional legal advice and representation which contribute to the well-being of individuals, business and the wider state.
The new Welsh government should continue to recognise the legal sector as a key driver of the Welsh economy.
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White Shark Media is an up-and-coming digital marketing powerhouse. The company's three offices are in Miami, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia and all the way in Aars, Denmark. White Shark Media is full-service firm that provides clients of all types with in-depth digital marketing assistance.
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For a fun filled holiday with a party atmosphere in 2019 / 2020, head to Magaluf. Once a sleepy and tranquil fishing town, the Magaluf of today is a bustling hotspot for sun, sand and shots.
This Majorcan destination may be well known for its party atmosphere, but away from the neon-lit strip and thumping bass of the clubs and bars, Magaluf also has some hidden gems worth digging up. Quieter parts of Magaluf have an infectious laid back charm, helped along by miles of glorious white sand beaches and welcoming locals.
With the island capital Palma just a 25 minute drive away, you're within easy reach of Majorca's cosmopolitan streets. Packed with culture and plenty of shopping opportunities it offers the ideal escape from Magaluf's busy streets.
Holidays to this party capital are infamous for their non-stop energy and explosive nightlife. Whether you're enjoying a lazy day on the beach, soaking up the sun by your hotel pool or joining in the fun at a foam party, in Magaluf, it's always time to party.
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Super-clubs, buzzing nightlife, foam parties and rocking festivals where the fun never stops, just a few of the main attractions on a Magaluf holiday. Away from the Balearic beats on the strip, Magaluf has more than just a party atmosphere to draw in the crowds. Beautiful beaches with long stretches of pristine white sand and turquoise waters are waiting to revive weary clubbers and sun-seeking families. The fast-paced nightlife culture has influenced Magaluf's beach life too. The water-sports are adrenaline-fuelled, high-octane activities that will have you coming back for more every time. Make a splash on a jet-ski or whizz across the waves on an inflatable ride. Water-parks, golf courses, mini-golf and theme parks are all on the menu too. With new attractions opening all the time, including the latest trend of escape rooms, there's always something fun to do in Magaluf.
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This lively party town caters to a diverse crowd. Whether you're on holiday to Magaluf to dance from dusk 'til dawn or to enjoy this wonderful stretch of Majorcan coast, you'll find plenty of tasty treats to enjoy. Grab some fast food on your way to a hedonistic night out or track down the authentically run and owned Irish bars for some familiar hospitality on far away shores. Similar to food on the Spanish mainland, Majorcan cuisine has a rich history reflected in its dishes. Tracking down some rustic Majorcan dishes in a traditional restaurant is more than worth it. Well-known favourites include tapas and paella, but if you're looking for something a little different, try the locally made Grimalt cheese or the Coca de Trampó - a vegetable pizza style dish that's perfect for a lunchtime snack. With restaurants serving up delicious Italian, German, Indian and European food, there's a vast menu to choose from on a Magaluf holiday.
For a town with an epic party reputation, Magaluf also extends a warm welcome to families. Dive right into aqua-fun at the Western Water Park or experience the thrills and spills of the Katmandu Theme Park. Golf fans will love the three 18-hole mini-golf courses in the neighbouring resort of Palma Nova. Pitch and putt your way through Golf Fantasia's waterfalls, caves and tropical gardens to win the round. Magaluf's beaches are ideal for long lazy days on the beach. More active family members can take part in the huge range of water-sports available. From a snorkelling session looking at the serene underwater world to the crazy, high-octane action on jet-skis and inflatable rides. In the evening the entertainment continues with one of Magaluf's most popular attractions - the Pirate's Adventure dinner and show. The early show is family friendly, so be sure to book a babysitter if you want to catch the later 'uncut' performance. For inquisitive minds of all ages, the latest trend to hit Magaluf is the escape room! Can your family solve the puzzles to unlock the room in time? No matter the outcome, it's great interactive fun for all ages.
Action & Adventure
Away from the wild adventures happening every night on Magaluf's strip, the resort is packed with opportunities to get your adrenaline racing by day. Keen cyclists will want to bring their bike and cycle some of the hallowed routes where professional cyclists from around the world train. Calvia offers some fantastic cycling for slow-paced scenery gazers and faster bikers looking to set a blistering pace. Ditch the bike and climb the slopes of the island's tallest mountain. The impressive peak is higher than Ben Nevis and offers committed hikers a serious challenge. For more laid-back thrills and spills the Western Water Park is the perfect place to make a splash. For a fun-filled family day out the Katmandu Theme Park has something for everyone. You'll need lightening quick reactions to make it through the laser shoot out with zombies on the park's rollercoaster. Hit the beaches for some of the best water-sport fun on the island. With everything from inflatable rides to wind-surfing, parascending and jet-skiing on offer, you'll always find adventure in Magaluf.
Magaluf's beaches aren't just a place to wait for the effects of last night's partying to wear off, they are chock full of fun activities too. High-octane water-sports, bungee rope thrills and beach games are waiting to keep the party atmosphere going until the sun sets and the clubs open their doors. For a more serene day at the beach, Magaluf's waters are excellent spots for snorkelling and scuba diving. Experienced divers can explore sunken cargo ships and huge wrecks resting on the sea bed off the coast of Palma, while snorkelers can still see some stunning sights with just a mask and flippers. As the day draws to end you still don't need to leave the beach. Beach clubs are home to chic restaurants serving cocktails and dinner right on the shore.
Magaluf is a party capital that needs no introduction. It's no secret that this Majorcan hotspot has made a name for itself as one of the most hedonistic destinations in Europe. Fun-seekers flock to its golden shores year after year for a holiday they will never forget. If you're in town to party, hit the Punta Ballena strip and find out why Magaluf prides itself on entertaining its guests. With over 50 bars and clubs, there's everything from big room beats in neon-lit raves to cheesy discos playing all your pop favourites, there's a scene for all types of party animal. It may not compare to Ibiza in terms of famous names spinning decks, but well known DJs have been known to pop in and serve up some legendary sets. While it's true that Magaluf really lets its hair down as the sun sets, there is a more laid-back side to the after dark hours too. Quieter bars offer evenings of relaxation, where you can unwind but still feel part of the party. In Palma Nova, just a short walk away, the nightlife runs at a slower pace if you really feel like leaving the festivities behind for a few hours.
As well as giving fun-loving couples the chance to put on their dancing shoes and party late into the night, Magaluf also gives them the chance to relax by the pool, take a stroll along the beach or enjoy the slower pace of life in Calvia Beach Resort. Located in a quieter stretch of Playa de Magaluf, this laid-back resort is a couple's haven. Take leisurely boat trips in the sun, set out on hiking routes or hire bikes to explore the coastline at your own pace. There are shopping, golf courses and water-sport activities on hand during the day and by night; the chic local restaurants are serving up tasty meals you can enjoy while you share a bottle of wine. The beautiful beach in Calvia is where you'll find sun-worshipping couples topping up that all-important tan, before taking a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters.
To enjoy the best of Majorca's cultural heritage you'll need to tear yourself away from the sunny shores and warm sands of Magaluf's beaches. Palma, the island's capital more than makes the short 18km journey worthwhile. With a grand 14th century cathedral and a castle from the same era to explore, you can take a peek into the island's past while enjoying the cosmopolitan city's atmosphere. For a chance to stock up on some holiday souvenirs, head to the weekly market held on Thursdays in Inca. Just over a 30 minute drive inland from Magaluf, it's one of the biggest markets on the island. Selling everything from cut price trainers to local produce and leather goods, this market is a rich mix of stalls and a great place to spend a couple of hours browsing their wares. Back in Magaluf you can still delve into island culture by enjoying an authentic meal in one of the Majorcan restaurants. Whether you tuck into rustic stews or try a range of tapas dishes, the regional cuisine and local hospitality will immerse you into Majorcan life straight away.


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If you asked me to name one film that could make you shed pity tears, sad tears and happy tears all at the same time, I'd name Gabriele Muccino's The Pursuit of Happyness. The 2006 film is based on the true experiences of Chris Gardner, who struggled with homelessness and destitution before securing a job as a stockbroker.
The brilliance of this film lies in the earnest performances by Will Smith and his then 8-year-old son Jaden Smith. Will plays the broke but proud single father, determined to give his son a loving and comfortable home that he never had for himself.
Now a motivational speaker, Gardner shared this image of him with director Muccino and the lead actor, Will Smith, to mark ten years of this film.
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Perennial plants are the backbone of every successful landscape and garden border. They are available in a wide range of sizes, colors and blooming seasons. Perennials grow and bloom over the spring and summer and then die back every autumn and winter, then return in the spring, bigger and better with every passing season. Typically, they grow from their root stock rather than seeding themselves as an annual plant does. These are known as herbaceous perennials. However, depending on the rigors of local climate, a plant that is a perennial in its native habitat, or in a milder garden, may be treated by a gardener as an annual and planted out every year, from seed, from cuttings or from divisions.
Some of the more popular perennial plant categories include hosta, daylily, iris, echinacea, peony, ferns, grasses, phlox, heuchera, astilbe and many more. Each genus can contain literally thousands of specific varieties. Part of the joy of gardening with perennial plants is discovering new plant introductions from family, friends and our knowledgeable staff.
SOIL PREPARATION Once you've chosen the right plants for the right locations, the only thing left to do is plant them. Check your soil to see if it needs any amendments. Perennials generally require loamy, well-drained soil for good growth. Organic matter such as compost, peat or dehydrated manure is beneficial to most herbaceous plants. Soil prep is important to do BEFORE you plant. It becomes very difficult once plants are established.
WHEN TO PLANT Perennials grown in containers can be planted any time during the growing season. If planting in fall, try to plant early enough (late August – September) so the roots have a chance to get established before winter. Mulch can help conserve moisture and insulate roots during winter.
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WATERING New plantings need to be carefully monitored for water. Checking the first 3-4″ of soil will help determine if plants need to be watered. Over-watered and dry plants produce the same "wilted" look. So be sure you are watering correctly. Ideally, watering should be done in the morning to prevent fungal growth.
FERTILIZING Proper soil preparation is the best way to feed your perennials. However, a light application of 5-10-5 is useful to give your plants a boost in spring. Another application in mid to late summer is useful if you have poor soil or the spring was exceptionally wet.
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LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Centrica is in talks with U.S. companies to secure Britain's first long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) import deal, sources told Reuters, as prices at home surge and Middle East supply falters.
The UK's biggest household energy supplier has approached U.S. firms including Cheniere Energy and Freeport LNG, sources close to the discussions said, as Britain's own gas supply also dwindles.
An agreement would mark the first ever long-term LNG supply deal with guaranteed deliveries for Britain and a breakthrough for U.S. gas in Europe.
"Talks are at a very early stage but Centrica is discussing this with several U.S. LNG players, including Cheniere, Freeport and others," a source with knowledge of the talks said on condition of anonymity.
Centrica has also reached out to the LNG shipping market to gauge vessel availability, a shipping source with knowledge of the talks said.
Centrica, Cheniere and Freeport all declined to comment.
Booming natural gas production from U.S. shale deposits has unlocked a plentiful source of cheap gas that domestic producers want to liquefy for export.
Gas prices in the UK are three times higher than in the U.S. at $10 (7 pounds) per million British thermal units (mmBtu).
Domestic production in Britain, meanwhile, is dwindling and the country is becoming increasingly reliant on piped imports from Norway and sporadic LNG shipments from Qatar, making prices volatile when supplies drop or cold weather hits.
UK gas prices reached 5-year highs this week after disruptions from Norway, the North Sea and reduced LNG deliveries from Qatar left the country severely undersupplied.
High prices also mean Centrica faces a backlash from consumer groups and political parties.
Few of the 16 current applications to liquefy U.S. gas and export it on tankers are likely to win approval, experts have said, given fears that exports could lead to higher U.S. domestic prices.
But Centrica is holding talks with the front-runners, the sources said, including Cheniere, whose Sabine Pass plant under construction in Louisiana is set to start exporting in 2015.
Sabine Pass is the only project so far with full U.S. government approval to export, while Freeport LNG is next in line for consideration. It aims to begin exports by the end of 2017.
Britain depends increasingly on LNG from Qatar to plug its growing energy supply deficit, but a lack of binding supply agreements means that Asian demand is likely to continue to divert Qatari cargoes east, leaving Britain short.
Qatar and other exporters refuse to commit long-term supply on anything but prices linked to relatively expensive crude oil, while Centrica seeks market prices.
It was forced to settle for a three-year LNG supply agreement with Qatar in 2011 after talks to secure a 20-year contract fell through.
Despite the deal, Qatari volumes of LNG to Britain plunged by 68 percent in January from a year earlier, according to shipping consultancy Waterborne.
They have fallen to 7 percent of the UK's overall supply this year from 17 percent in 2011 and 27 percent in 2010, Deutsche Bank said this week.
Centrica alluded to tapping U.S. imports during its investor day last week.
It said separately that it was likely to invest further in North America, possibly in shale gas, diversifying its production away from the North Sea where ventures tend to be costly.
"They specifically mentioned 'exploring options for North American exports to the UK', and that they saw opportunities to 'increase our presence in LNG contracting'," said Investec analyst Harold Hutchinson, who attended the meeting.
U.S. President Barack Obama raised the possibility of a free trade agreement with Europe last month, possibly creating an easier path to shipping LNG to Europe.
The U.S. exporters aim to offer supplies linked to cheap U.S. domestic gas prices, throwing a lifeline to importers in Asia and Europe hurt by rising costs.
Cheniere in its latest corporate presentation estimated that U.S. gas at a market price of $4/mmBtu could be liquefied, shipped to Europe and sold for less than $9 at a profit.
UK gas prices recently hit $17/mmBtu and are currently $10.50/mmBtu.
"What really matters is whether Henry Hub-based gas can compete with Russia and the alternatives in Europe," said Nikos Tsafos, analyst at PFC Energy consultants in Washington, referring to the benchmark U.S. price.
"It's a bet, but it can work. And Europe desperately needs to do more to secure its long-term supply."
The UK's BG Group and BP have already signed up LNG supplies from Cheniere and Freeport, respectively, but those are expected to be delivered mostly to Asia or South America, not Britain.
Reporting by Oleg Vukmanovic; editing by Jason Neely


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Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil 28th April 2017 Written Episode Update
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Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil 28th April 2017 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com
The Episode starts with Naina asking why is it delaying. The man says its all clear, you can go, till Mr. Sinha comes, you can relax, I will show the place to your bodyguards. She says sure. The bodyguards go to check the place. The man calls goons. The bodyguards get attacked.
Naina asks was it Mr. Sinha's call. The man says yes, he is coming here. She gets excited hearing the crowd and says I wish Raghav was here, I will message Raghav. The man shoots her bodyguard. She gets shocked. The man points gun at her. She tries to run. The man gets the bomb. She asks who are you, what do you want, what's this. He says I made this belt by hardwork, you have to wear it. She asks what did I do, let me go. He hurts her. She says please let me go, what did my child harm you. They ask her not to move.
Armaan asks how many times shall I explain. Khurana calms him. Harjeet comes and asks what's this noise, you disturbed me in my puja. Armaan asks what shall I do, I apologized and wanted to start afresh, they just hate me for no reason. Harjeet asks Raghav what's your problem. Raghav says nothing, Khurana and I were talking. Armaan heard us and misunderstood. Harjeet says Armaan respects Khurana a lot, he will feel bad if he hears so, why did you come. Raghav says I was saying problems are occurring in my home since Ira and Armaan's marriage got fixed. Armaan says what's the motive, why will I do anything. She says he is not blaming you. Armaan says he meant to say this, my brother is silently listening this, as I m step brother. Raghav asks step brother.
The man ties the bomb belt to Naina. She asks the man what did I do, talk to my husband and take money from him. The man asks her to shut up, is money more imp than revenge motives, this is bomb remote. He goes to tie her. She asks are you mad to blast this entire place, police will never leave you, you think the person hired you will come to save you, you will die along. They tie her. She pushes the men and says I have remote in hand, you will also die along with me, move back. She runs. Harjeet asks did you not know this, that Armaan and Khurana are step brothers. She cries. Khurana asks her not to cry. He asks Armaan to take her. They go.
Khurana says you did not do this right Raghav, you have hurt my mum's heart, Armaan is not a bad guy, you have no valid reason to doubt on him, you did not do right, I think I should be with my mum now, I will see you later. Raghav looks on. The men look for Naina. She hides. She thinks there is no one here, if I shout, they will catch me, I may get police outside stadium. Raghav gets Naina's message and says atleast she is enjoying. Mr. Sinha calls him and asks him where is he and his wife. Raghav says sorry, I could not come, but my wife is there. Mr. Sinha says no, she is not here. Raghav says how can this happen, she messaged me she is there at stadium. He worries. Naina hides from the men. She goes out hearing the sound and sees some building. She says it means no cricket match is happening here, it was a lie. She sees the speaker. The goon says yes, we fooled you Naina. She says please let me go. The man asks her to give remote. She falls down. A goon records her video. She screams in pain.
Harjeet and Sudha see Naina live and get glad. Harjeet says now we can get our work done. Sudha says no, let her die for her child, so that she can realize what's the pain to lose child, Naina beg for your child. Harjeet says we have less time, we can celebrate her death, we have to give order to kill Naina. Harjeet smiles and calls goons, asking them to kill Naina.
Raghav talks to inspector and says I m saying truth, she did not reach stadium, where did she go, take my words seriously, find her, send someone right now. He worries and cries. He thinks to track her phone and know her location. He checks her location and leaves. The man asks for remote. Naina hits the man with a stick. She runs. The goons look for her. She cries and sits. She says who are they, why are they after me. She gets shocked seeing a dead body in sack. She gets pain and cries. She shouts for help. The remote falls in the well from her hand. She says this can't happen. The bomb gets activated. She gets shocked.
Naina cries seeing Raghav. Raghav shouts Naina. Naina falls down the cliff. Raghav jumps after her.
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Here are some plums from a week or so ago.
Happy to say my scanner is working again, obviously just need a rest.
I've had a busy couple of weeks doing summer kids art.....
Sunday, 18 August 2013
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Wow Debra-these are fantastic--when I saw the little icon on bloglovin, at first glance i thought it was a photo!!ReplyDelete
amazing. This is even more realistic that usual. Did you spend a longer time on it or different technique ?? Or perhaps it is just the wonderful glistening colour of plums . DeliiousReplyDelete
These are the most real plums I ever saw in my life. Just wonderful. I want one!ReplyDelete
Mmmm--these look delicious! I love the rich plum colors!ReplyDelete
Beautiful - color and composition!ReplyDelete
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That Monday Morning Feeling
It's Sunday night and very nearly Monday morning (yep, sorry to have to remind you). You will no doubt wake first thing as a result of the kids charging into your room or an alarm, (same thing really). Or, maybe you will wake slowly and naturally (you lucky (*•_*#^•*).
Default thoughts
- The weekend is over – boo
- Back to the school run – urgh!
- I have lots to do in relation to this blog – busy!
- I need to catch up on household duties – oh flippin eck!
Your choice
Wise words
- Awareness (being aware of all the unhelpful, unkind thoughts that going through your mind).
- Acceptance (trying not to get lost in thought. Be the observer of your thoughts rather than be governed by them.)
- Choice (put the thoughts aside and replace with more positive ones.) Appreciate life for what it is right now. I'm talking about simple things in life like your kids climbing all over your face haha, a roof over your head, food on the table, a safe place to live, family, friends, a job, or maybe it's just health you are grateful for. So many of us don't have those luxuries which we often take for granted.
You can choose to focus on the negative or focus on all that is positive – remember…
- A positive change in focus
- A positive change of mood
- You view the day in a different light
- You become your new thoughts (I love this part)
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It's Time To Leave Your Comfort Zone
Comfort zones are lovely little places. Similar to the feeling of being in a nice warm bubble bath, they are safe and stress free.
For several years I had settled into a comfort zone. It was pleasant but involved no risks or challenges. I never really wanted to step out of my little cocoon to be honest. It was bliss! In theory.
The True Reality
To some people a life free of risk sounds great. To others, who love a challenge, it probably sounds like the worst place EVER!
You see, after a while comfort zones become boring and monotonous and……
Falling Off The Wagon
So, you're eating well, you're exercising regularly and making positive food choices. You're reaping the benefits and you're pleased with yourself and all that you have achieved. Wahooooo!
Then out of the blue, for no apparent reason, your attention wavers and you've lost motivation. …
Are you Mindful or is your Mind full
Are you mindful or is your mind full? Mindfulness is a bit of a buzz word these days. More like the latest trend and all for good reason.
I am no expert on the subject, however, I am learning about all the incredible benefits that being mindful can bring.
I am in awe at how people who practice mindfulness find it easier to enjoy the simple pleasures in life and how they are able to deal with unwanted events in a positive way….


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The glee and class contempt with which Britain's Tory leaders have set about this week's onslaught on welfare has been an object lesson in the cynical venom at the heart of David Cameron's coalition. To force through cuts in the living standards of the poorest people in the country, demonisation and division have been the order of the day.
The Conservatives back workers not shirkers, the prime minister declared, as George Osborne pictured an honest shift worker passing the closed blinds of a skiver "sleeping off a life on benefits". Tory MP John Redwood insisted betting firms target deprived areas because the poor have too much "time on their hands".
Having softened up their audience with a press campaign of tales of "scroungers" and fraudsters, the Tories couldn't have been clearer about their purpose: to turn the low paid against the unemployed, just as they've tried to set private sector against public sector workers – and the Victorians separated the deserving from the undeserving poor.
Having drawn their toxic dividing line, the game has then been to put Labour on the wrong side, in the scroungers' camp. Hence the Conservative poster campaign in advance of yesterday's Commons vote on the coalition plan to make the first general real terms benefit cuts since the 1930s, declaring: "Today Labour are voting to increase benefits by more than workers' wages."
But the signs are that the skivers versus strivers talk has been backfiring. Even Cameron's dog-whistle spinman, Lynton Crosby, has been getting worried about the tone. So no wonder Nick Clegg, who claims to be on a journey to "the centre ground", wants to dissociate his Lib Dems from the nakedly nasty party.
As the impact of this year's benefit squeeze hits home, the backlash is likely to grow. Far from targeting "shirkers", the three-year benefit and tax credit cap doesn't even mainly target the unemployed. More than 60% of those who will lose out are in work.
Among the "scroungers" Cameron will be clamping down on are 300,000 nurses, 150,000 teachers and 40,000 soldiers. The real terms cut will hit the poorest, lone parents, the disabled and women hardest, according to the government's own assessment. It will increase inequality and help tip hundreds of thousands of children into poverty.
Just as 8,000 millionaires are about to get an average tax cut of over £107,000 and food banks are booming, the coalition is driving through a benefit squeeze that swamps the rise in tax allowances and targets the most vulnerable – already subject to a string of other cuts and new charges, from disability allowances to council tax.
Ministers claim the end of child benefit for the better-off in some way balances the attack on means-tested benefits. But not only is child benefit set apart in being paid overwhelmingly to women: like all universal benefits it helps to create a common social interest, can be offset with progressive taxation and becomes far easier to hack away at once restricted to the lower paid.
Of course, these cuts are being made in the name of deficit reduction. In reality, even if the logic of the coalition's austerity programme is accepted, there are plenty of other ways to find the savings made from capping benefit and tax credits (even the Blairite prince over the water, David Miliband, today denounced the cap and floated lower rate pension tax relief instead).
But austerity is failing and the underlying deficit growing. Even the IMF has now admitted it underestimated the disastrous impact of austerity programmes on growth and jobs. And cuts in the incomes of the poorest in any economy will only depress demand when the opposite is urgently needed – including to shrink the deficit.
The Tories feel safe attacking social security because a long-running media campaign has fostered a wildly inaccurate welfare mythology. On average, people think 27% of the welfare budget is claimed fraudulently, when the government's own estimate is 0.7% – or around £1bn, compared to an estimated £70bn worth of tax evasion. Most payments go to pensioners, and, far from soaring ahead of wages, unemployment benefit has fallen to 11% of average earnings, compared with 22% in 1979.
That's not to say there isn't a problem with welfare. It just isn't the one the political class and media mostly claim it is. Central to the sharp increase in social security costs over the past generation have been rising joblessness and stagnating wages. Since 1980, unemployment has averaged more than three times the postwar rate, while the proportion of those in low-paid jobs has doubled to over 20%.
In other words, welfare has become a prop for the failure of neoliberal capitalism to deliver jobs or decent wages. In Britain, the prop has partly taken the form of subsidising poverty pay through New Labour's tax credits, and exorbitant private rents through a massively expanded housing benefit bill.
That model has now crashed and the costs of systemic failure have ballooned: long-term unemployment has increased by 146% since 2010. What Cameron and Osborne are doing is to kick away props, not from bad employers and greedy landlords – the real welfare scroungers – but from the most deprived when they're needed most.
Labour is right to oppose real benefit cuts and support publicly backed work programmes, but wrong to endorse real terms cuts in public sector pay and private minimum wage schemes. If politicians are serious about cutting the welfare bill – instead of driving claimants deeper into poverty – there are obvious alternatives.
A crash council housebuilding programme, backed with northern European-style rent control, would slash the £21bn a year from the housing benefit bill. A living wage across the economy, combined with strengthened workplace rights, would cut the tax credit and other benefit bills. And both, combined with a public bank-driven national investment programme, would boost growth and shrink the dole bill.
Since this government will be doing nothing of the kind, expect instead the social unrest predicted by northern council leaders in response to plans for 30% cuts in local authority budgets. Polling suggests public opposition to the benefit squeeze will also spread as people find out more about who will bear the brunt. Even the Tories may come to regret their war on the poor.
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Compartment 17 - Postwick Marshes
The planning application submitted on November 19th 2007 has now been withdrawn pending the completion of an Appropriate Assessment. Natural England has advised that an Assessment is required because the proposals may have a significant effect on the nearby designated fen sites on the opposite site of the river. Further details are provided in letters sent by BESL to the Broads Authority.
Letter to the Broads Authority regarding withdrawal of planning application no1
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Compartment 11 Bure - Acle to Great Yarmouth
A planning application for flood defence works was submitted to the Broads Authority on December 3rd 2007. This is for flood defence works on the right bank of the River Bure. Permission was granted on February 8th 2008 and works commenced shortly after.
Compartment 6 - Upper Thurne, Urgent Works
An application for urgent defence works for the Upper Thurne area was submitted to the Broads Authority in May 2008 and permission granted in July (planning reference 2008/0189) The works are required to maintain some defences that were undermined, and temporarily repaired, during the winter when the area was subject to unseasonally high tides. The full defence works are programmed for 2009.
Compartment 12 - Limpenhoe Marshes
A planning application for flood defence works was submitted to the Broads Authority on June 20th 2007. This is for flood defence works on the left bank of the River Yare. Planning permission was granted on September 17th 2007. Work started in February 2008.
Works completed on Dockeney Wall, phase 1 of the works at Geldeston
The defence improvement works on the Dockeney Wall, Geldeston, have been completed. Reseeding has been completed and monitoring is underway measuring settling and vegetation re-growth. The wall completes the line of defence protecting Geldeston village and represents the first phase of the defence works in this area. The design and programme of works was produced after extensive consultation with the residents of Geldeston especially with those whose property ended at, or include the wall as part of their grounds. One of the additional benefits of the scheme were some access steps for one of the landowners who regularly accesses the marshes beyond the wall.
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As part of BESLs ongoing commitment to the Broads area the construction works often extend beyond the remit of just flood defences. Having the staff and resources on site has allowed for a variety of improvement and enhancement schemes to be carried out that might not of otherwise happened. Both private (e.g. installation of piling for the Reedcutters public house in Cantley) and partnership schemes (e.g. improved moorings at Ludham and How Hill in partnership with the Broads Authority) have been carried out in addition to improvements made as a direct result of the works (e.g. the replacement of stiles with self closing gates on many of the improved floodbanks).
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There are few who can say that they have determined their dream—even fewer can say they have achieved it. Jason Harris, an M.B.A. student specializing in entrepreneurship, can make that claim—and his stellar career backs him up.
In college, Harris started an insurance sales operation. By his junior year at the University of Maryland, College Park, his two-man company had expanded to 16 agents, with offices in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Harris, a born multi-tasker, was splitting his time between school, odd jobs and the Navy Reserve.
But he hadn't gotten to this point by choice: After his freshman year at College Park, his parents decided not to support him financially, telling him that the money he was saving for a new car was better off spent on tuition.
"I was mad for five or six years after that," Harris recalled, "But it wound up being a blessing for me, because it meant that I had to decide if I would take my future into my own hands or not."
Harris joined the Navy Reserve, utilized the GI Bill, and took a year off from school for basic and advanced training. During this time, at 18 years of age, Harris was chosen for cryptology training working with Naval intelligence.
During his undergraduate studies, he took a course which gave him the opportunity to interview two Navy pilots. Harris had always dreamed of flying, but he didn't like some of the subjects required, such as math. The pilots pushed some humility onto Harris's dream, and though he received an A for the interview project, he learned from the pilots that he wouldn't qualify to fly in the Navy.
By this point, Harris's insurance business had taken off. One day, watching Oprah, he picked up on some advice: write your own obituary, with the stipulation that money is no object. In other words, dream big—really big.
What an eye-opener for Harris this was: Nothing in his "obit" was part of his life at that moment. There were attainable opportunities on the list—college graduate, naval officer, Navy pilot, etc.—but not one item lined up with where he was in his life at that moment. So, he bore down. And shortly thereafter, an opportunity became available.
Harris's next big move was Officer Candidates School, followed by flight school. Having successfully completed those daunting programs, he has since flown 26 different types of aircraft, including both sides of the mid-air fueling experience.
"I must have been in seven or eight near-death experiences when flying," Harris said. "All of them stick with me, but one really comes to mind."
Harris said he was in command of a 20-person crew communications aircraft out of Texas. During the flight, multiple fuel pumps shorted out. Harris knew that an airplane had suddenly exploded over Long Island after experiencing a similar problem, so he had to make a big decision: find somewhere to land locally—they had just crossed the Rocky Mountains—or turn back and bring the plane to home base. The latter would require passing over the Rockies a second time, and keeping the crippled plane in the air for at least a half hour until touchdown.
Harris chose to return to base. With one of its four engines now completely out of commission, he nursed the craft back to Texas, fighting strong winds and foul weather, plus an uneven fuel load that made controlling the airplane even more difficult. Finally, though, he brought it back down safely. Later, it was discovered that fuel had leaked into a dry electrical area and a single spark could have ignited the aircraft.
Harris, still a reservist, left active duty in 2004 and worked as a test project pilot, technologist and technology transition liaison for Wyle Laboratories. After three years at the company, he sought out his next dream—one that he had known briefly as an undergraduate—by founding Harris Consulting. For the second time, he became the owner of a small business, focusing on the management of two federal programs to bring new technologies to the U.S. Army and the Navy.
Not quite four years later, Harris is a second-semester graduate student in the UB/Towson M.B.A. program. He's expecting to graduate in 2013, and is now affiliated with the Merrick School of Business Student Ambassador program—an alumni outreach effort to build stronger connections and uncover the multitude of accomplishments that our 26,000 alumni have achieved since graduation.
When asked on the first day of his accounting class: "Why are you here?" Harris answered: "To learn to better evaluate the businesses that I would like to purchase."
A Navy pilot, a member of highly-respected boards, and a business-owner—Jason Harris's self-written "obituary" may turn out to be more like a dream come true.


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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Seven-Layer Masterpiece
Posted by Victoria at 9:11 PM
Easy does it! Sometimes the simplest things really are the best. With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, this recipe is a great quick fix for any Mexican craving. Crack open a Corona and prepare this dip, sit back, relax, and watch as it disappears before your very eyes. Magic!
Seven-Layer Dip
Serves 12
1 ½ cups sour cream
1 T. dry taco-seasoning mix (I generally forgo the taco mix and spike the sour cream with some cumin instead)
1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
1 ½ cups ready-made or homemade guacamole
1 cup chopped black olives
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped red onion
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (I'll sometimes use a mix of Jack and Cheddar, which is often pre-mixed in a "Mexican" or "Taco"-style combo... any of these are fine)
1 cup chopped scallions
In a small bowl combine sour cream and taco seasoning; set aside. In the bottom of a 11x7" glass baking dish, spread beans. Top beans with guacamole, then the sour cream mixture. Spoon on olives, followed by tomatoes, onion and cheese. Sprinkle scallions on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips.
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- The Duo Dishes said...
Yay! Bring out the cervezas! We're ready for Cinco de Mayo!
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Sauna bathing reduces the risk of stroke in Finnish men and women
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Objective To assess the association between frequency of sauna bathing and risk of future stroke.
Methods Baseline habits of sauna bathing were assessed in 1,628 adult men and women aged 53–74 years (mean age, 62.7 years) without a known history of stroke in the Finnish Kuopio Ischemic Heart Disease prospective cohort study. Three sauna bathing frequency groups were defined: 1, 2–3, and 4–7 sessions per week. Hazard ratios (HRs) (95% confidence intervals [CIs]) were estimated for incident stroke.
Results During a median follow-up of 14.9 years, 155 incident stroke events were recorded. Compared with participants who had one sauna bathing session per week, the age- and sex-adjusted HR (95% CI) for stroke was 0.39 (0.18–0.83) for participants who had 4–7 sauna sessions per week. After further adjustment for established cardiovascular risk factors and other potential confounders, the corresponding HR (95% CI) was 0.39 (0.18–0.84) and this remained persistent on additional adjustment for physical activity and socioeconomic status at 0.38 (0.18–0.81). The association between frequency of sauna bathing and risk of stroke was not modified by age, sex, or other clinical characteristics (p for interaction > 0.10 for all subgroups). The association was similar for ischemic stroke but modest for hemorrhagic stroke, which could be attributed to the low event rate (n = 34).
Conclusions This long-term follow-up study shows that middle-aged to elderly men and women who take frequent sauna baths have a substantially reduced risk of new-onset stroke.
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- low-density lipoprotein cholesterol;
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