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Vaidyanathan, Brandon, Simranjit Khalsa, and Elaine Howard Ecklund. 2018. "Naturally Ambivalent: Religion's Role in Shaping Environmental Action" Sociology of Religion. doi: 10.1093/socrel/srx043
This article examines the role of religion in shaping environmental action by bringing contemporary arguments in cultural sociology to bear on longstanding debates about the role of religion in environmental care. Drawing on 169 in-depth interviews from 22 Christian, Muslim, and Jewish congregations in Houston and Chicago, we examine conditions under which religion enables and constrains environmental action. Findings reveal that religious institutions can motivate members' environmental actions when they cultivate not only declarative environmental beliefs but also nondeclarative environmental practices. Religion may inhibit environmental concern when respondents believe environmental commitment undermines their religious beliefs, but such justifications are disconnected from the actual environmental practices they nevertheless engage in. We also find that religious individuals largely attribute motivations for their environmental action to institutions other rather than religion. Our findings shed new theoretical light on the mixed results that characterize research on religion and the environment.
Khalsa, Simranjit. 2017. "A Faith for All: Boundaries of Religion and Ethnicity among Sikhs in the US" Sociology of Religion 78(3):340-362.
The religious demographics of the United States are changing, shaped by immigration and conversion of Americans to non-Western religious traditions. Research on nonwhite immigrant religious traditions has not addressed how communities of white converts challenge the link between religion and ethnicity. I address this gap, drawing on participant observation and 31 in-depth interviews with both Indian Sikhs and members of Sikh Dharma, a predominantly white Sikh community. I find that although respondents in each community draw on the same elements to construct Sikh identity (symbols, values, and practices); they diverge in regards to the specific practices they emphasize. Members of Sikh Dharma redefine both Sikh practice and the boundaries around Sikhism, incorporating new practices and beliefs while also critiquing the interconnection of Punjabi culture with Sikhism. Indian Sikhs express concern about the presentation of these new practices as Sikh practices. Results have implications for the ever-changing relationship of religion and ethnicity.
Peifer, Jared, Simranjit Khalsa, and Elaine Howard Ecklund. 2016. "Political Conservatism, Religion, and Environmental Consumption in the United States" Environmental Politics 25(4):661-689
The role of political conservatism and religion in shaping attitudes toward environmental consumption in the US is examined. Previous research suggests that while there is a mixed relationship between religiosity (measured in various ways) and environmentalism, political conservatives are unlikely to support pro-environment measures. Using nationally representative survey data, mixed results are found regarding the relationship of religiosity and environmental consumption: religious attendance and religious identity are positively related to environmental consumption, while belief in an involved God and biblical literalism are negatively related. Increased levels of religiosity, however, mute the otherwise strong negative effect of political conservatism. This suggests, surprisingly, that Green marketers and activists are likely to face less conservative resistance to environmental consumption among religious Americans.
Vaidyanathan, Brandon, Simranjit Khalsa, and Elaine Howard Ecklund. 2016. "Gossip as Social Control: Policing Informal Ethical Violations in Scientific Workplaces of India, the US, and the UK" Social Problems 63(4):554-572
Research on misconduct in science has largely focused on egregious violations such as fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism. Recent scholarship, however, calls for greater attention to forms of everyday misconduct and how scientists navigate ethical ambiguity when they are unable or unwilling to make formal accusations. Drawing on interview data from 251 physicists and biologists from both elite and non-elite universities and research institutes in the US, UK, and India, we find that scientists are often reticent or unable to take formal action against many behaviors they perceive as unethical and irresponsible. As a result, they resort to informal gossip to warn colleagues of transgressors. Many express confidence that such prosocial gossip can serve as a means of social control by tarnishing the reputations of transgressors. Yet its effectiveness as a form of social control is limited, particularly when transgressors enjoy higher status than gossipers. We identify two types and three consequences of such gossip and assess the effectiveness of gossip as a means of social control. Finally, we consider the implications of our study for understanding and decreasing misconduct in science.
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|First Term
|27th August 2018 to 10th November 2018
|Second Term
|12th November 2018 to 2nd February 2019
|Third Term
|4th February 2019 to 4th May 2019
|Fourth Term
|6th May 2019 to 29th June 2019
|Mid-Term Break
|29th October to 3rd November 2018
|Christmas Holidays
|24th December 2018 to 5th January 2019
|Mid-Term Break
|18th to 23rd February 2019
|Easter Holidays
|15th April to 27th April 2019
|Summer Holidays
|30th June 2019
|Show and Dress Rehearsals Dates 2018/2019
|Swan Lake
|15th December 2018
|Dress Rehearsal
|15th December 2018
|National Opera House
|Summer Show "Ballet Rocks 2"
|29th June 2019
|Dress Rehearsal
|29th June 2019
|National Opera House
|Box Office
|National Opera House & available online from www.nationaloperahouse.ie
School Fees
Little Princess Academy – €65
Juniors – €70
Pre-Primary – €75
Primary – €80
Grade 1 – €85
Grade 2 – €90
Grade 3 – €95
Grade 4 – €100
Grade 5/6 – €105
Grade 7/8 – €110
Intermediate – €120
Elementary Singing – €90
Intermediate Singing – €95
Elementary Contemporary – €90
Intermediate Contemporary – €95
Advanced Contemporary – €105
Reduction for 2 subjects €25
Reduction for 3 subjects €35
Reduction for 4 subjects €45
Coloured term envelopes will be distributed at the start of each term and we would ask that they are returned by week 5.
Friends that dance together, stay together.
What WSBPA means to me…
Couldn't be better in any way, teachers go above and beyond, Never want to leave.
WSBPA is a place where i have learned valuable life lessons. I have been taught the importance of hard work and discipline, dedication and perseverance. WSBPA is a home away from home where i have been show that family isn't just limited to bloodline.
It has given me the confidence to do what I love and has taught me so much about performing. I have been taught things I would never learn anywhere else. I have been treated so well and always love coming to singing and dancing class. This is my favourite place to be and WSBPA means the world to me.
WSBPA was like my second family growing up. I started as a little 3 year old and I grew up here. Most of my fondest memories have happened here in WSBPA and I'm so thankful to all the teachers that helped me throughout the years to grow and mature. I know that the friends and memories I've made here will be my lifelong friends. Dance has bonded us in a way that's difficult to describe. WSBPA has reared all of us Honohans and I can't thank you all enough.
The WSBPA has been such a huge part of my childhood. In my time here I have learned so much more than ballet and modern dance. I have made life-long friends here and will never forget the great moments I have had here, both on and off the stage.
WSBPA means everything. The school and staff gave me more than just dancing lessons. It gave me life lessons that I will never forget.
My favourite memories of my childhood and teenage years are of evenings spent in the studio in John Street with some of the best people, who soon became a second family. The best years of my life I'm sure! x
The strongest of friendships and unforgettable memories. For me, dance is for life now and I have WSBPA to thank for that.
THE WORLD! A place where you can truly be yourself and also discover who you are. The people you meet will stay with you for life – there's no bond quite like a bond made through the love of dancing. Thank you for the most wonderful memories! 🙂
To me, WSBPA is my childhood. Your classmates slowly grow into family, teachers become like second parents and the studio becomes your second home if not your first! The WSBPA will always hold a special place in my heart and mind with unforgettable memories with people that I know will be my friends for life.
The WSBPA has been my second home since I was 3. Words cannot explain how special the WSBPA is to me. So many memories and opportunities I will cherish forever. It's a special place with wonderful friends and teachers.
The WSBPA is a place where I have made a million memories over my 14 years here and each one never fails to bring a smile to my face. From seemingly endless rehearsals, to buckets of ice for my feet and every moment of friendship in between – I wouldn't trade it for anything. I know that the friends I have made here will always have a place in my heart. I really didn't know when I walked in the door aged 5 for the first time that I would have tears in my eyes leaving it, 14 years later.

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Wine in Windhoek
We landed on schedule at Windhoek Airport this afternoon. We had given our guests the appropriate immigration forms in advance so we were able to proceed through formalities without delay and were soon picking our bags off the one and only luggage carousel. Richard and Dawn escorted our group pass customs and avoided the customary bag scanning. All highly efficient!
Our local guide, Uanee, was ready and waiting for us. It has turned chilly since our visit last month so Uanee is wearing the "Furlongs Travel" fleece to keep warm.
Our coach driver, August, was also ready and we are soon packed up and on our way to Namibia's capital city, Windhoek. On the way we spot numerous babboons on the road side. Our first wildlife encounter and we have only been in the country for 15 minutes!
The Windhoek Country Club Resort is our hotel for the night and bedrooms have been prepared early so we are able to settle in and relax. This evening we enjoy the sumptuous hotel buffet together with wine courtesy of Furlongs Travel. Is it possible the guests are being lulled into a false sense of happiness? Quite possibly. We are about to announce that we depart at 7.30am tomorrow!


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Newdayis a virtual Social / Private platform, that provides possibility of building and using your own customization of social panel. Here you are more than welcome to add all your social networksand process all the data while using only one source field / dashboard. Also, this platform allows to seperately build additional dashboard with the kind of personal tools.Purpose of this project is: Save time on daily basis, while more focusing on data connection between users on different social networks. Also, platform is trying to convey the idea on how to increase better experience maintaining and using your contact list / book.
Other design objectives:Exclusively important to mention that platform also focusing on how to enhanceuser interface with digital design. Moreover, is trying to attach newest design trendsand give a chance for simple users experience it on daily basis.
Customization page:
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Thanks to our standard operating procedures and our trained personnel, LOCWELD Galvanization provides the best quality in industrial zinc protection. For us, client satisfaction is as important as quality, so all of our galvanizing is closely monitored to comply with CSA G164 or ASTM A123 Industry standards.
At LOCWELD Galvanization, we are all about quality, so we strictly follow all norms and specifications applicable to Hot Dip Galvanizing. If ever there were any complaints, they would be handled according to ISO 9001:2008 Standards. For questions on any of these standards, do not hesitate to contact us.
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Angie and Kelsey with Professor Tommy Wu and wife Tina at the Blue Roof Gallery near Chengdu, China.
What a special treat. Today we were to meet Tommy's cousin's granddaughter Li Ping and she was to take us to the Floral Agricultural area. She also took us to the Blue Roof gallery in the area to see the exhibit of works by Women Artists of China, many of whom are her and Tommy's friends. She was a wonderful hostess and guide.
After our gallery visit she arranged for us to visit a friend of hers, renouned contemporary Chinese artist Luo Fahui. The Blue Roof Gallery area is being developed as an artists' community where artists have their homes and studios. We enjoyed seeing Mr. Luo's studio which was attached to his lovely home. The studio was a huge space of over 2000 square feet with a huge 25 foot ceiling and lofts. It was a perfect space for executing his large modern paintings. Li Ping's husband is also an artist and she informed us that they have purchased a lot and will be moving into a home in the artists' community at the end of the year.
As Li Ping was showing us around the property we found a patch of clover and Kelsey started to tell Ping about the good luck that finding a 4 leafed clover is supposed to bring. She was very excited to hear this as Chinese people are always interested in symbols of good fortune and luck. Happily within a few minutes we all found our own 4 leaf clover. Ping was beside herself with joy over finding her 4 leafed clover, hugging us and holding our arm as we walked. She will certainly treasure her clover and we all stuck our precious finds into a book to dry.
After our busy morning of seeing the artist community Li Ping took us to a wonderful teahouse and restaurant in the floral agricultural area. It was right beside a pretty little lake where people were enjoying a pleasant afternoon out in paddle boats and others rode past us on beautiful white horses. Before and after lunch we enjoyed a long session of tea drinking as we tried to teach Ping more English. Unfortunately our communications were very limited and we were sad as Ping was so sweet we really wanted to talk with her.
Ping and Tommy tried to help Kelsey and I on the impossible task of trying to differentiate the 4 different tones of the same words--each one with a totally different meaning. If you say MAH (for horse) wrong you're saying a swear word!!! Oh dear! Kelsey and Tommy had a laugh over this.


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Complete earthworks capabilities
At Hannas, we have the skills and expertise to project manage and construct diverse and complex earthwork projects, including piling, contaminated soil works, landfill reclamation, soil nailing and shoring.
Building on the company origins in excavation and demolition, our highly skilled and experienced earthworks management team has a proven track record in completing earthwork projects on or ahead of schedule, whilst maintaining an impeccable safety record.
With a continuing vision to provide high quality people and high quality service, Hannas works collaboratively to achieve maximum efficiency and results. The team focus within the business achieves continual improvement and 'best for project' results.
Find out more about our current and completed Earthwork projects.
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Almost Paradise: Santa Barbara Road Trip Part II
Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a lovely weekend. Post DC I feel a little bit like my Cinderella moment has ended but I can't wait to relive it with you all tomorrow. As I catch up on sleep here in New York, a look back at part two of my Santa Barbara excursion…
A girls' trip wouldn't be complete without a little shopping so day two started on State Street. The architecture in Santa Barbara has a really Spanish and old school vibe so new buildings and old buildings blend together. From the H&M to the mid-19th century courthouse, you see lots of clay roofs and white stone. The weather was so nice we happily found ourselves wandering instead of purchasing.
For the afternoon we headed to the 'Funk Zone.' Apparently this is the trendy neighborhood but honestly, I would have to check our anywhere with that name. We hit up this one place called Lucky Penny that has a façade entirely made of its namesake. I was the lucky one here because they had amazing coffee and chocolate ice cream pops. Not a bad way to cruise around and check out the cool art galleries and wine shops. I grabbed a few bottles of chardonnay to take back to the homestead. You can never have too much California chardonnay.
For dinner we went to The Lark which had such a hip vibe and amazingly fresh food. Try the spiced zucchini and farmers market pappardelle, because there's nothing I love more than bread crumbs on pasta.
On that note, we said goodbye to Abby, loaded up the car, and cruised along the 1 back to Santa Monica. I found myself so relaxed from our two-day excursion to the coast that I switched out my former Coachella playlist for Dave Matthews, Jackson Browne, and Stevie Nicks.
As much as I love the hustle and bustle of NYC and LA, it's always nice to get away and smell the California roses.


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The School Food and Beverage Policy requires school boards to ensure that all food and beverages offered for sale in their schools, for school purposes, meet the nutrition standards.
The school board and the school principal play important leadership roles in ensuring that all Ministry of Education policies are implemented. Effective planning at both the school board and school level will assist with the implementation of the School Food and Beverage Policy.
As you work your way through the content of this module, it will help you to:
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Agrifiber Products Market Will Register a High Value CAGR of 6.5% During 2017 to 2025, Globally: Persistence Market Research
Dec 11, 2017, 05:30 ET
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Numerous aspects have influenced the growth of the global agrifiber products market. Factors such as a burgeoning construction sector, growing concept of green buildings, increasing use of agrifiber in the residential sector, emergence of light weight panel boards, increasing agricultural waste and residue propelling the overall demand for agrifiber products, trend of recycling of agrifiber products, structural changes in the wood panel industry, rapid infrastructure modernization coupled with high demand for affordable furniture and increasing agricultural output are boosting the growth of the global agrifiber products market. Economic considerations while producing agrifiber products, high cost, lack of low tier manufacturing and less awareness are causing hindrances to the growth of the global market.
Global Market for Agrifiber Products: Forecast Highlights
The global agrifiber products market is expected to reflect a high value CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period and is estimated to reach a valuation of more than US$ 2 Bn by the end of the assessment period from a value of about US$ 984 Mn in 2017.
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After the Black
Plague of the 14th century, Jews were not allowed to live in the
city-state of Augsburg. When Napoleon's army overran Augsburg in
1801, it was allowed to remain an independent city-state on the
condition that it paid reparations to Napoleon. The city did not
have the funds to make the payments, so in 1803, it borrowed money
from three Jewish sources, including Jacob Obermayer. A condition
of the loan was that these Jews would be allowed to become residents
of Augsburg.
In February
1803, Jacob Obermayer petitioned the city
to be allowed residence. The document presented in a subservient
manner indicated how supportive he had been to the city's needs.
As a result, there was considerable discussion among the city fathers
as to whether Jews should be allowed residence. A highly esteemed
Augsburg senator, Paul von Statten, wrote a book published by Julius
Hamm about the history of Jews in Augsburg, addressing among other
things, the merchants' concern about competition, but concluding
that Jews should be allowed residence. The Foreword,
the contents table, and Chapter 1 are provided here. The very
interesting loan agreement itself
was signed on November 10, 1803 granting residence. It includes
the financial terms of the loan, the repayment schedule, the provision
that the oldest son of the lenders would always be allowed residence,
the permission that kosher meat could be imported as long as the
meat tax was paid, the acceptance of religious celebrations as long
as the noise level was inoffensive, etc. In the following years,
more Jews were allowed to live in Augsburg. Eventually, the barriers
Jacob Obermayer
was the brother of Arthur Obermayer's great great grandfather, Isaak
Obermayer. He was a protégé of Veit Kaula, a member
of the well-known family of court Jews from the Stuttgart area.
In the year 1800, Isaak Obermayer purchased Veit Kaula's house in
Kriegshaber, a suburb of Augsburg where Jews had lived for many
years and could temporarily enter Augsburg when they had an appropriate


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This morning, the US dollar remains on the back foot following poor economic data yesterday. Housing starts and Capacity Utilization Rate both dropped below expectations, while global tensions eased. The US dollar index has dropped off the highs for the second straight highs.
By contrast the British pound enjoyed strong interest, out performing the likes of the euro yesterday on reports that the UK will stay tied to the EU customs union beyond 2021. The GBP/USD lifted off the highs, while the EUR/GBP dropped as the pound made ground against the euro. The GBP/JPY extended its winning run, though the pound's move is running out of steam this morning.
Other dollar pairs are enjoying gains this morning, with the EUR/USD climbing after stalling yesterday. The AUD/USD is enjoying its second straight day of gains despite mixed employment data.
Yen pairs are mixed, with the USD/JPY lower and the EUR/JPY slipping lower.
The Canadian dollar continues to out-perform, with the USD/CAD falling for the second straight day. Oil prices continue to make gains.
Canadian foreign securities purchases are at 13.30.
At the same time, we have US Philly Fed manufacturing index and unemployment claims.
MPC member Haldane speaks at 17.00
After a period of gains, the EUR/CHF has started to turn significantly. The euro continues to feel the pressure, while the Swiss franc gains stability.
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Ryan Shazier's steps were slow and measured as he made a surprise visit on the stage at the NFL draft Thursday night, but the fact that the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker was walking at all provided the most emotional moment of the first round.
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Limited Mens Zemgus Girgensons Jersey REASON: The Bills have a weak supporting cast: a thin receiving corps, an offensive line in transition because of retirements. They have a quarterback-of-the-present, AJ McCarron, who is a short-term solution at best. And they just traded some of the draft capital they need to improve to acquire Allen. And offensive coordinator Brian Daboll doesn't have a track record of accomplishing much of anything. The bust potential with this selection is frighteningly high. Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane have just defined their era, for better or worse.
Coach Bill Belichick must have been pleased with the meeting, as agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN that it was very positive and Rob is committed.
Retirement speculation has swirled around Gronkowski since he vowed to sit down and contemplate his future in the wake of New England's Super Bowl LII downfall.
While Gronkowski remained silent on his 2018 plans, rumors surfaced suggesting he would consider leaving football for a career as a big-screen action hero or Authentic Marcus Cooper Jersey professional wrestler.
After skipping voluntary workouts last week, Gronkowski added fuel to the fire with a bizarre promotional news conference that cited dirt-biking as the reason for his continued absence.
Game Youth Matt Hunwick Jersey The Giants are engaged in trade talks centered around offensive tackle Ereck Flowers and are expected to trade the former first-rounder for draft compensation, according to NFL Network. Flowers was the only player on the Giants' roster who did not attend the beginning of offseason activities April 9. The ninth overall pick in 2015, Flowers is expected to move to right tackle if he stays with New York after the team signed free-agent left tackle Nate Solder to a record-setting deal in the offseason. Flowers, who turns 25 on Wednesday, has started all but two games at left tackle through three NFL seasons, but he has struggled, giving up 17.5 sacks and taking 23 penalties.


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Today's STATUS QUOtes
"Art is the flower… life the green leaf." — Charles Rennie Mackintosh
"Teach me to feel another's woe, to hide the fault I see, that mercy I to others show, that mercy show to me." — Alexander Pope
"Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." — Lin Yutang
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Frequent flyer programmes are a key tool for retaining customer loyalty, but it is services not rewards that make the difference.
|~|Brian Labelle_m.jpg|~|Brian Labelle, VP, Skywards, Emirates|~|Frequent flying passengers have long been offered free flights and other rewards as an incentive to remain loyal to an airline. However, especially among gold card members, such rewards are no longer enough to ensure passenger loyalty. Instead, the focus of frequent flyer programmes (FFPs) is shifting towards the services on offer rather than just the promise of free trips. Globally, airlines have put FFPs on the back burner in recent years, as they have instead concentrated on cutting costs rather than spending money on marketing. However, with the industry regaining its equilibrium to some extent, there is renewed interest in FFPs, as airlines begin to invest more in sales and marketing activities. "Carriers have held back on investing in FFPs since 9/11, but we are now seeing increased activity from airlines in the CRM [customer relationship management] space," comments Matthew Woolmer, sales manager, Mercator. "Several airlines have come over the last month to look at our FFP system [CRIS], and a number of RfPs are coming out," adds Frank Zenke, vice president, sales & market development, Mercator. Carriers in the region are also focusing on their FFPs, as they face up to more competition both regionally and on long-haul routes. Kuwait Airways, for instance, recently agreed to outsource the entire running of its FFP, Oasis Club, to Carlson Marketing Group in a bid to enhance service levels and the benefits on offer to members. "We had done questionnaires and research and we saw that our services were not really covering what was required by our members," says Fahdel Al Houti, product development manager, Oasis Club, Kuwait Airways Oman Air is also set to make a move into the FFP space, as it is gearing up to launch its own programme. The carrier has shared an FFP with Gulf Air for the last few years, but it is now devising a standalone club, which will be rolled out in the third quarter. "We will be able to encourage more people to fly Oman Air, as they will be rewarded through this system," says Hamad Saif Hilal Alharthy, the carrier's marketing programmes & systems manager. The appeal of an FFP to passengers can be seen at Gulf Air. The carrier re-launched its programme in 2003, as part of its wider makeover drive, Project Falcon. At that time, it made a number of changes to the programme, including re-branding it, extending the life of points from three to 10 years, and simplifying the redemption process. "We immediately saw quite a significant increase in our acquisition rate for new members [after the re-launch]," says Michael Johnson, marketing services manager, Gulf Air. "It quadrupled from what we were doing prior to the launch of [the new look] programme." The carrier now boosts over 300,000 FFP members, although this total is overshadowed by Emirates' Skywards program, which has 1.3 million members. Skywards' database therefore contains a huge amount of information about customers, and it has become a key marketing tool for the airline. "We can notify 1.3 million people almost immediately and very cost effectively [about a new service], through our own channels using e-mail," says Brian Labelle, EK's vice president of Skywards. This promotion can be through mass mailings to members, but the information stored in an FFP also allows an airline to target its customers much more precisely. It could, for instance, promote golfing holidays to customers who have recorded the sport as one of their hobbies or send details of new services to passengers who often travel to the region in question. "The main purpose [of an FFP] is to get to know the customers," says Labelle. "We collect a lot of data as an airline, but the data is not in a useful form. All the bookings [and contact details] are there, but only for the purpose of getting the person from A to B, not for the purpose of getting to know them."||**|||~||~||~|An FFP allows an airline to get to know its customers, as it pulls together all the data collected when bookings are made — plus information from elsewhere — and then links it to the individual rather than the ticket. In this new format, the data can be used in a number of different ways across the airline. For instance, bookings can be made more quickly, as passenger information can be loaded from the FFP straight into the reservations system. Alternatively, check-in staff can offer specific services, including apologises for service failings on previous flights, to cardholders as they arrive at the airport. More importantly, the data in the FFP can also be analysed so that patterns can be identified, including spotting the most frequent flyers and the airline's best customers. These passengers can then be singled out for special marketing activities and enhanced service offerings in order to ensure they remain loyal to the carrier. "A frequent flyer programme gives you greater insight into the value of your customers, and that then gives you the opportunity to treat them differently," comments Evert de Boer, general manager, Middle East, Carlson Marketing Group. "People will not fly more because of a frequent flyer programme, but it does give an airline a tool to convince passengers to give it a greater share of their wallet," he adds. The most obvious way an FFP rewards loyalty is by giving passengers points, which can then be converted into free flights or other benefits. However, such rewards are now the norm in the full service sector, which means that they no longer create a competitive advantage on their own. Furthermore, the value of free flights is also being undercut by low cost carriers, as it can still work out cheaper for passengers to buy, say, 10 tickets from an LCC than to make the same number of trips with a full service airline, even if one of the flights is paid for with FFP points. Airlines therefore need to offer more than just points to retain the loyalty of passengers. This is especially true of the most frequent — and valuable — flyers who are likely to be members of more than one FFP and so can gain points from different carriers. For these passengers in particular, services above and beyond the promise of rewards, make them chose one carrier over another. "What is becoming more and more important is the recognition element;" says Johnson. "That I am not just one of many frequent flyers, but that I have achieved a certain status within the programme that means I get treated differently." "In the higher yield passengers where you have a lot frequencies, the miles themselves — while they are valued — are not enough on their own to work," agrees Murray Smyth, vice president, EMEA, Sabre Airline Solutions. "These people will instead put significant value on differentiated services." These services most obviously include access to lounges and dedicated check-in facilities in the airport, but it is now expanding to cover a wide range of other areas. These can include transport to the airport, for example, or priority when making bookings. Emirates, for instance, guarantees a seat in any class on any flight for its gold card members, which is particularly appealing to business travellers flying at short notice. "We find the take-up on that is quite fantastic, and passengers really do appreciate it," says Labelle. These kinds of services ensure customer loyalty as gold cardholders get used to them, and they will not then want to fly with another carrier where they are just a 'regular' passenger. They are thus effectively locked into that airline, as they will want to both maintain and receive the gold card benefits. (Although, some carriers around the world are making it easier to 'escape' by offering gold cards to people who have one with a rival carrier.)||**|||~||~||~|To ensure that passengers who have achieved a higher status do not fall out of that level — which would then make it easier for the passenger to switch to another carrier —airlines make it easier for these members to retain their status. This can include either giving these passengers tier bonuses, such as 25% or 50% more points per flight, for instance, or reducing the number of points that need to be earned in order to maintain their silver or gold status. Gulf Air also offers FFP members a gold card for life after they have held one for five years. "This recognises the fact that these customers have demonstrated a degree of loyalty and frequency with the airline and, as such, we want to treat them differently to those who have not travelled as frequently," says Johnson. In order to lock in customers as quickly as possible, some airlines, including Emirates, also make use of predictive modelling to identify passengers that could potentially generate a lot of revenue in the future. This is particularly valuable within the Gulf market, because of the high number of executives recruited from outside of the region, who quickly start doing a lot of flying from nothing. This contrasts with in Europe, for instance, where business travellers' flying tends to increase over a number of years, as their careers develop. "It is very much a phenomena of this region, that people come into the regional office… and then immediately start flying all over the Middle East and even to Africa," notes Labelle. "We will see even more of this as Dubai grows," he adds. Emirates targets these passengers by looking out for key identifiers, such as their employer, job titles and early travel patterns, and it can then fast track them into the higher tiers of Skywards. "We identify people as being strong future customers of ours and we then make sure they advance into silver and gold as appropriate — maybe in advance of when they would have otherwise — to welcome them to Emirates, and to try to get them as long term customers as early as we can," explains Labelle. By contrast, Gulf Air does not do this, as it suggests that other gold card members would complain if it did. "A lot of people want a bit upfront… but to maintain the earning integrity, we have to say it is a loyalty programme and you have to earn the necessary miles to get across the line," says Johnson. However, while miles flown have become the standard measure for achieving tier status in an FFP, airlines are beginning to look beyond this, aiming to measure the actual revenue that the customer creates instead. This can differ between FFP members with similar number of miles, as they may have paid different fares. For instance, if one passenger habitually buys tickets for their family at the last minute, while another pre-books their travel at a corporate rate. "Miles are still a proxy for the value the customer brings," notes Labelle. "Even within the top group, there is still a range of members, and by going one step further and understanding the revenue and yields the individual brings, we could be a little more selective in our offerings." Gaining this information will require close integration between the FFP and other back office systems, such as reservations and revenue accounting. However, it will be key to fine tuning the benefits for members and ensuring that those generating the most revenue for the airline really do receive the best service.||**||


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- Open Access
Allen key completely in male urethra: a case report
- Michael Mitterberger1Email author,
- Reinhard Peschel1,
- Ferdinand Frauscher2 and
- Germar M Pinggera1
© licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2009
- Received: 23 April 2009
- Accepted: 18 June 2009
- Published: 20 July 2009
Various cases of self-inflicted foreign bodies in the male urethra have been reported. Most of them are associated with autoerotic stimulation, psychiatric disorders or intoxication.
Case presentation
We report the first case of a patient who put an Allen key completely in his urethra. The patient presented with dysuria, haematuria and penile pain.
A self-inflicted urethral foreign body is a rare situation. Endoscopic removal is the recommended first-line treatment and if unsuccessful, open procedures may be necessary.
- Foreign Body
- Urethral Stricture
- Endoscopic Removal
- Urethral Meatus
- Rare Situation
Various cases of self-inflicted foreign bodies in the male urethra have been reported [1]. Most of them are associated with autoerotic stimulation, psychiatric disorders or intoxication [2]. The patients present with dysuria, haematuria, urinary retention, penile pain or swelling [3]. We report about a patient who put an Allen key completely in his urethra.
Case presentation
Various self-inflicted foreign bodies have been reported in the male urethra [1]. Objects like nuts, pens, wire and others have been described. The clinical presentation of the patient may vary from asymptomatic to swelling of external genitalia, dysuria, poor urinary stream, urethral discharge or urinary tract infection [3]. The main reason for foreign body self-insertion is of sexual nature, like masturbation or sexual gratification [2]. Also a mental illness or drug intoxication may be the reason. Most of the patients feel guilty and ashamed and do not seek medical help until they experience severe voiding problems. In our case, the patient underwent several unsuccessful attempts to remove the foreign body and came with a delay of two days.
Interesting underlying psychiatric and psychoanalytic theories have been postulated [4]. However, the psychiatric evaluation is controversial as many of these patients are psychologically normal. Also in our case, the psychiatrist evaluation was normal and the patient revealed no signs of depression or impulsive behavior.
The primary goal of the treatment should be removal of the foreign body with little damage to the urethra as possible. Further various methods of foreign body removal have been described, depending on the form, size and mobility of the body and its location in the urethra [5]. Endoscopic therapy is the standard care, but in cases where the foreign body cannot be removed open surgery becomes necessary. In our case, due to the ninety degree angle of the Allen key, endoscopic removal was unsuccessful and an external urethrotomy had to be performed.
Known long term complications of self-inflicted urethral foreign bodies are urethral stricture or diverticulum, incontinence or erectile dysfunction. Further the rationale for the behaviour should be investigated to prevent recurrence [1].
A self-inflicted urethral foreign body is a rare situation. Endoscopic removal is the recommended first-line treatment and if unsuccessful, open procedures may be necessary.
Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and accompanying images. A copy of the written consent is available for review by the journal's Editor-in-Chief.
Authors' Affiliations
- Rahman NU, Elliott SP, McAninch JW: Self-inflicted male urethral foreign body insertion: endoscopic management and complications. BJU Int. 2004, 94: 1051-1053. 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2004.05103.x.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Stravodimos KG, Koritsiadis G, Koutalellis G: Electrical wire as a foreign body in a male urethra: a case report. J Med Case Reports. 2009, 3: 49-10.1186/1752-1947-3-49.PubMed CentralView ArticleGoogle Scholar
- Sukkarieh T, Smaldone M, Shah B: Multiple foreign bodies in the anterior and posterior urethra. Int Braz J Urol. 2004, 30: 219-220. 10.1590/S1677-55382004000300009.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Kim ED, Moty A, Wilson DD, Zeagler D: Treatment of a complete lower urinary tract obstruction secondary to an expandable foam sealant. Urology. 2002, 60: 164-10.1016/S0090-4295(02)01657-6.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
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This article is published under license to BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.


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Pulhapanzak & Yojoa Lake Kayaking Tour From San Pedro Sula
Visit the beautiful Pulhapanzak Waterfall to marvel at a world of untouched natural beauty. Bathe in the fall's pristine waters, then kayak over Yojoa Lake, the largest one in Honduras.
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- Admire the nearly 140 foot tall Pulhapanzak Waterfall: Gaze out over its luminous white waters emerging from the surrounding tropical forest
- Dive into the waters to cool off, or just dangle your feet over the edge, plus hike around the falls
- Kayak or canoe over Yojoa Lake, a popular destination with pristine waters home to a world of biodiversity
- Get a taste of Honduran culture with a delicious lunch of plantains and fried fish at a local restaurant
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation
- Park entrance fees
- Guided kayaking or canoeing tour
- Bottled water
Additional Information
It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a cap or hat, sunscreen and swimsuit. It is also recommended that you bring a towel. Gratuity is optional and not included in the ticket price. Fried fish and plantains lunch and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase and are not included in the ticket price. You have the option to participate in several activities, including canopy zip lining, river tubing and hiking behind the falls. Tour is not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions. Please note that a moderate amount of walking is involved. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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The Arduino and Raspberry Pi offer a wonderful set of inputs and outputs which will let me really dig in and start to understand electronics and computers in a way I have never been able before. I know that there are continuous signals and voltages and pulsing signals and voltages, and vaguely remember PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) from my ham test – but I am a visual learner – so a scope will no doubt be a great addition to my little "lab".
I'm also getting a variable power supply.
Well, I really feel like I'm moving fast into my next "chapter" in my hobby. DXCC and DX-ing was great for all those years – as was antenna designing and building, but the combination of hardware / software / firmware has caught my entire attention.
The best news – since I am coding C and Python in conjunction with this Maker world – it firmly aligns with what I do at work.


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Glastonbury 2016: Wolf Alice and Madness warm up for Adele
Crowds are gathered at the Pyramid Stage to ensure they have prime positions when Adele plays Glastonbury on Saturday night.
It is the star's first performance at the festival since 2007, when she played the Park Stage, and her first ever headline set.
The singer, whose album 25 has sold some 19 million copies worldwide, was nonetheless a controversial booking.
Some called her "too boring", prompting a ferocious response from the singer.
"I'm actually more excited than I was now, because all those rock and punk fans have been having a moan that I'm doing it and I'm like: 'You're going to get dragged along by your wife, so just deal with it'," she said during her show at the O2 Arena earlier this year.
"To be honest, those people moaning about it, I've probably been more times than them anyway, so shut up."
The star arrived at Worthy Farm in the early afternoon, having earlier been spotted shopping at the Glastonbury branch of Tesco.
Australian rock act Tame Impala, who play immediately before Adele on the Pyramid Stage, said they would stick around to watch her set.
"I feel like it's going to be a religious moment for me," frontman Kevin Parker told BBC News. "Even though Adele is a megastar, she's England's girl. She's royalty."
Party spirit
The Pyramid Stage opened on Saturday morning with a performance by the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir, who scored last year's Christmas number one single.
They played a warm-hearted set of easy listening covers, including Bridge Over Troubled Water, Love Shine and Light and Lean On Me. Many , while many of the audience carried "We Love the NHS" placards.
They were followed by Squeeze, who kept the party spirit going with a raft of classics, including Up the Junction and Tempted.
Introducing Cool For Cats, frontman Chris Difford made a passing reference to Adele, saying: "You'll be hearing a lot of North London songs later on, but this one's a South London song."
Wolf Alice guitarist Joff Oddie powered through their punchy, raucous set with blood running down his wrist, after slicing his finger open on a guitar string.
While Madness hosted a good-natured singalong in a performance packed with pop perfection – from Our House and Baggy Trousers to their closing number My Girl.
Suggs was full of avuncular bonhomie, declaring: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this special edition of Top Of The Pops," as the band took to the stage.
"When we started this band, Glastonbury was still a twinkle in its grandfather's eye," he later reminisced.
The band also threw in a couple of covers, including AC/DC's Highway To Hell (sung by guitarist Chris Foreman) and David Bowie's Kooks.
The Last Shadow Puppets also paid tribute to Bowie by performing Moonage Daydream.
Other acts on Saturday's line-up include New Order, The Shires and James Blake.
The sun has been out all afternoon, after a rain-soaked morning turned the site from a swamp into a viscous mud soup.
"There is no grass anywhere," said Martin Doherty, from Glaswegian synth-pop band Chvrches, who play The Other Stage later. "But the Glastonbury site is about as happy as I've seen a festival. Maybe it's the mud – people are losing their inhibitions."
And the night will end with Philip Glass's Symphony No 4, which is based on David Bowie's Heroes LP, performed by Army of Generals and members of the British Paraorchestra, led by conductor Charles Hazlewood.
The midnight performance, at the Park Stage, will be accompanied by an ambitious laser light show, that will be seen across Glastonbury's 900 acre site.
"I feel in my heart this is exactly the kind of thing Bowie would approve of," Hazlewood told the BBC.
"Quite clearly, by the means and the manner of his passing, he didn't want funerals, he didn't want memorials, he didn't want any of that mawkish rubbish.
"What he would have liked, I think, would be a big old celebration, a very theatrical, very out-there celebration of what it was he meant to all of us.
"And so, for me, this is a pitch perfect way of saying we're grateful David Bowie ever existed."


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Famous Modern Architecture Exterior Design
- By: Elea Elaine Amanda
- Date: February 01st 2018
- Categories: Architecture
Modern art architecture exterior design is one of the things that usually would change rapidly with time. You can compare the old building houses with the houses of today. Surely you will find a lot of difference. One of them, old houses are usually so widely because it is easy to gain ground. However, these days tend to be more types minimalist house because the land narrows over time.
Therefore, if you want to build a house, it is advisable to consider tips for building modern architecture contemporary exterior design that is not obsolete. Model homes you can find from various image existing home. There are models of two floors, one floor, the classical model, and various other models. If you have a picture of the design of the model itself could use that model. After everything is known and has been the model image you live sketching house will you build. Actual sketching house can be directly performed in conjunction with determining a model home.
Beautify Famous Modern Architecture Exterior Design
First, modern architecture exterior minimalist design will usually show the simplicity in the house. When you decide to build a minimalist house, then you have to plan what should be room in your house that does not need a big house to create a minimalist impression to be conveyed. The room also had to be adapted to the needs and number of family members, so that the occupants can comfortably live in it. There should be a room that normally is the living room, bedroom, living room, toilet and kitchen.
usually minimalist home architecture often combining two rooms into one example of a living room with a family room or living room with dining on house building minimalist style. Minimalist home more use of screens that are not permanent or furniture such as cabinets and sofas to distinguish the function room. So, when the occupants of the house were bored with their minimalist layouts, they can easily change the concept.


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Electrical experts are specialized in mounting, running, repairing and also the upkeep of the electric systems. Generally, these systems include electronic devices, electrical wiring or circuit card. This job is rather versatile as well as highly compensated in some areas of the world. An electrician usually requires duration of training of 35 years in order to execute his job expertly. People get in touch with electrical contractors daily in communities, so it is normal for them to remain dedicated to an electrical contractor that recognizes their residence and the best ways to fix its problems. There are people that make a difference in between a lineman and also an electrical contractor. In fact these 2 tasks have a particular distinction between them an electrical expert deals with the internal wiring of a residence, and an electrician handles the electric lines and also power related centers situated outdoors. Thinking about the multiple currents that get blended into this task, being an electrician is no piece of cake, particularly if electrician is sent to solve downed power lines or different issues generated by the poor weather condition.
In building a framework, the electrical contractor plays an essential component. His major job is to mount channel inside the wall surfaces during the building process in order to settle the electrical circuitry. In instance cooling or heating systems are being built, and then an electrician can additionally take care of the piping and vents that come with this system. In the direction of the end of the building, an electrician mounts outlets in order to plug in the electrical home appliances and also the light bulbs. Electricians in Kansas City MO understands that unique circuits could likewise be included order to serve tools like heating systems or ranges.
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Has your American flag seen better days? Is it in too bad a condition to fly proudly any more? Have you held on to it because you did not know how to dispose of it properly?
Well, you are in luck. Sustainable Norcross is collecting tattered and torn U S Flags during each week of the Norcross Community Market season starting with Opening Day Saturday June 4. Just drop your old flags at their tent and they will add them to others collected.
At the end of the season the flags made of nylon will be recycled by Advanced Disposal as part of their summer long Retire Your Flag program. Cloth flags that are collected will be burned in a respectful retirement ceremony conducted by local scouts.
"While the freedom, justice and sacrifice our flag represents will live forever, all flags eventually reach the end of their useful lives,: stated Advanced Disposal CEO Richard Burke. "We are proud to be an American company and it is our honor to offer this free service to our customers and neighbors."
Drop off your worn out U S flag at the Sustainable Norcross tent at Norcross Community Market summer Saturdays through August 13 (except July 2) at Webb Park between 9 am and 1 pm.


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Map of Breathing
Wild clematis seeds
27 x 30 x 0.7 cm
While I was here, I thought that I might somehow acquire a map; a path by which to negotiate these obstacles; or understanding of how I might have arrived at this place. But this territory seems unchartable, valleys erupt, roads fade, mountains splinter; smooth concrete thaws, crumpling away. Questions blow, seed and multiply. Just as I think I might have some ground to stand on; some clarity of direction, a glimpse of the horizon, everything fractures away.
Yet here at the edge, I have found, gleaming in the air, breathing out on the water, a kernel in the dust.
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After months of planning, the first Readers & Writers Festival, set for Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in Milford, Pa., is about to kick off with "Humans Collective," an innovative group performing a fusion of eclectic dance styles and literature at the historic Milford Theater at 7 p.m. Sept. 30.
The popular piece "Alone-Ology," was inspired by Maya Angelou's poem, "Alone." Tickets to the performance are $20 and available by visiting milfordreaderandwriters.com.
Other ticketed events include: "A Conversation with John Berendt," author of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," a Pulitzer Prize finalist and record holder for the longest time on the hardcover best seller list of the New York Times; "A Conversation with M.K. Asante, author of "Buck: A Memoir," as well as a professor, filmmaker, and rapper; "A Conversation with Gloria Steinem," activist and writer who authored "My Life on the Road, a New York Times best-seller; and a Plenary Panel with Berendt, Asante and Steinem.
A limited number of festival passes, valid for entry to ticketed events, are $150. The festival also will offer participants a host of free programming that will focus on gardening, cooking, "Women Writing for Women," storytelling, and children's programs sponsored by the Pike County Public Library, conservation, conversations with local writers, and more.
For a schedule of free and ticketed events, visit milfordreadersandwriters.com.
Coming up
-The Committee for Institutional Diversity and Equity in collaboration with Cultural Affairs at SUNY Orange is hosting a program, "Four Perfect Pebbles, My Holocaust Story - A Message of Perseverance, Determination, Faith and Hope." It will be given by Marion Blumenthal Lazan, who spent her formulative years in a concentration camp in Germany. The event is free and will be in the Rowley Center for Science and Engineering on the Middletown campus in the Sandra and Alan Gerry Forum, Room 010.
A copy of the speaker's book will be available for signing.
A reception to open an art exhibit "Friends of a Feather - Bird Paintings" by Joseph Sundwall, will be from 5:30-7:45 p.m. Friday at Orange Hall on the SUNY Orange Middletown campus.
The second Sun-Rise Breakfast Forum at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh will be from 8-11:30 a.m. Friday at the Mount's Dominican Center, on the college campus, 330 Powell Ave. There is no charge. The focus will be financial technology startups focused on underserved urban markets.
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The Palatine Society of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Inc. Summer 2017 Concerts:
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June 11, 4 p.m. Our opening concert features Donald Ingram at the organ. The program will be "A Mohawk River Suite" for organ, piano and harpsichord, flute and voice composed by Alfred Fedak from Westminster Presbyterian Church, Albany. A Guest cellist will also be featured.
July 16, 4 p.m. A festival of hymns with organist Roberta Rowland-Raybold, will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
Sept. 24, 4 p.m. Musical Potpourri X. We celebrate the tenth year for Norma Bowley to present area musicians in a wonderful recital program of varied music. You will be inspired as you hear this wonderful program.
The church is located on Rt. 5 between Nelliston and St. Johnsville, NY.
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Just eight miles from Marble Arch at the Perivale turn from the A40, Ealing Golf Club is a testing track that has produced a number of good players over the years. It was founded in 1898 and James Braid was responsible for the original course, but the current layout dates from 1926 when Harry Colt was employed to design a new course after the club acquired eight extra acres of land.
GF: £35 STATS: par 69, sss 69, 5,957 yards
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About ten minutes from Highgate tube, Highgate GC is one of London's best-kept secrets. When out on the fairways it's hard to believe you're just four miles from Oxford Street and even long-time residents of the capital are unaware of its existence. The land on which the course sits was once a hunting estate owned by the Bishop of London, and is a beautiful swathe of mature parkland.


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July 18 – July 26, 2020 | Price: Price: $2825/Person
*Price is based on sharing a double room. Price is land only. Airfare & travel insurance is additional.
Join the von Trapps on an Austrian adventure that will make your heart sing, from Munich's medieval charm to the 19th century fortress once home to a shy fairy-tale king. Explore the heritage of the Habsburg Empire and discover the romantic setting for several 'Sound of Music' scenes in Salzburg. Trafalgar Tours has secured premium tickets for you to attend the once in a decade performance of the Passion Play in the picturesque Bavarian town of Oberammergau.
Day 1 – July 18, 2020: Arrive Munich
Welcome to Munich. Relax after check-in and later enjoy an evening orientation drive including views of the Olympic Stadium. This evening meet for a Welcome Reception with your fellow travelers and Travel Director.
Day 2 – July 19, 2020: Munich Orientation and At Leisure
Munich is a lively city – perfectly blending the traditional and modern. See the sights during your morning orientation including the Hofbräuhaus, Marienplatz, Ludwigstrasse and the majestic Opera House. Spend free time afterwards exploring on your own. Visit galleries and museums, shop for souvenirs or consider an Optional Experience to the touching Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. This evening you might like to join your companions for a night out at a local beer hall.
Day 3 – July 20, 2020: Munich – Neuschwanstein Castle – Oberammergau
Drive into the scenic Bavarian mountains and visit Neuschwanstein Castle. Experience a guided tour of this château, built in the 19th century for King Ludwig on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau. In Oberammergau see the theatre where the Passion Play has been performed every decade since 1634 when Europe was gripped by the plague.
Day 4 – July 21, 2020: Oberammergau (Passion Play Performance)
Enjoy the unique atmosphere in town before taking your premium seat for an inspired and moving performance of the Passion Play this afternoon. Dine at a local restaurant this evening before experiencing the captivating second half of this unique event as night falls.
Day 5 — July 22, 2020: Oberammergau – Berchtesgaden – Salzburg
Continue today to the foot of the Alps and visit the National Park of Berchtesgaden featuring awe-inspiring mountains. This evening arrive in Salzburg.
Day 6 – July 23, 2020: Salzburg Sightseeing – Villach
See the city's sights with your Local Specialist including the Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart's birthplace and many of the locations used in the film 'The Sound of Music'. Afterwards travel to the picturesque region near Villach for a special Be My Guest experience.
Day 7 – July 24, 2020: Villach – Piber Stud Farm – Graz – Vienna
Visit the Lipizzaner Stud farm at Piber for a Cultural Insight into the breeding of the athletic white stallions for the Spanish Riding School. Later stop in the town of Graz where you can admire the galleried courtyards and Renaissance squares. Finally arrive in the beautiful capital city Vienna and check in to your hotel.
Day 8 – July 25, 2020: Vienna Sightseeing and At Leisure
This morning enjoy an exclusive Cultural Insight with a guided visit to the Habsburg royal collection of art at the Kunsthistorisches museum prior to admission of the general public. The spectacular Kunstkammer will be revealed in this private insider visit. Later your Local Specialist shows you the city's major landmarks and palaces during your included sightseeing tour. The Imperial Boulevards lead to views of the Opera House, the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament and St. Stephen's Cathedral. The magic continues with a walking tour through the oldest parts of the city near 'Am Hof'. Why not indulge yourself and try some local cuisine such as schnitzel or strudel. Walk along the Kärntnerstrasse in the centre of the city and shop for souvenirs. This evening, join your travelling companions and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner.
Day 9 – July 26, 2020: Depart Vienna
Say goodbye to your newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.
Be My Guest
Sister Monika takes you on a tour of the Monastery of Kloster Wernberg, originally a castle, today home to around 60 Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood with whom you'll enjoy a traditional Carinthian dinner
Cultural Insights
Enjoy a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in Austria, to view the Royal Collection before the general public have access. Visit the Lipizzaner Stud Farm at Piber which has bred horses since 1920 and today provides all the stallions for the Spanish Riding School in Vienna
Hidden Treasures
Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure
Local Specialists
For included sightseeing in Salzburg and Vienna
Sightseeing Highlights
- City tour in Salzburg and Vienna
- Orientation of Munich, Oberammergau, Villach and Graz
- Premium Tickets for the 2020 Passion Play in Oberammergau
- View Mozart's Birthplace in Salzburg
- Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, film locations of 'The Sound of Music' in Salzburg, the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna and the alpine resort of Berchtesgaden
- 8 hot buffet breakfasts
- 6 dinners (including Be My Guest)
Travel Highlights
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Hand-picked Insider Experiences
- Optional Experiences and free time
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- VIP entry to many sights
Since 1634, and now only every ten years, the tiny picturesque Bavarian village of Oberammergau performs the Passion Play. This tragic and deeply moving chronicle depicts the Passion of Christ at the time of the
crucifixion. The cast comprises local villagers exclusively and equals any professional production in both sheer spectacle and emotion; attracting visitors from around the world. It is an experience that will exceed every expectation and on we highly recommend.
More About Your Trip
All prices are per person, double
Oberammergau Accommodations
Trafalgar Tours has secured hotel accommodations either in Oberammergau or close by in the picturesque villages of the Bavarian Alps. Please note that single and triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau stay. Solo travelers and triple share guests will be matched and accommodated in a double room with a fellow solo Trafalgar traveler (of the same gender) for the duration of the stay.
Hotel Information
Final hotel accommodations will be confirmed in 2019.
Airport Transfers
On arrival at Munich Airport transfers will operate at 10am and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their
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Contribution of urban farming to urban household livelihood and organic waste management : a case study of Bungoma Town, Kenya
Sindani, Billy W
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Urban farming is the production of agricultural produce through the growing of crops, keeping of livestock and poultry in an urban setup. The study focused on the contribution of urban farming to urban household livelihoods and organic waste management. The study also established the environmental effects of urban farming. The study addressed a number of study objectives: to examine the agricultural systems in Bungoma town, to determine the importance of urban farming to urban farmers, to examine the contribution of urban farming to organic waste management and to assess the environmental effects of urban farming. In addressing these objectives, the study used both primary and secondary data. The secondary data was collected from government publications, council by-laws, journals, published and unpublished documents, maps among others. The primary data was collected from field surveys through field observations, administering of questionnaires to 120 urban farming households and 60 non farming households, photographing, key informant interviews, measurement and counting among other methods. Key informant interviews were conducted to the Municipal council of Bungoma employees, Bungoma south district departmental heads and local leaders such as councillors among others. The collected data was then analyzed by use of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Mann-Whitney U test and sign test was used to test the study hypotheses. The study established that urban farmers in Bungoma town grew a variety of crops as well as keeping of livestock and poultry. Urban farming was viewed as a responsibility of all the household members. The practice was mainly undertaken as a source of food contributing approximately half of the urban farmers' daily food demand. In addition it was established that urban farming generates additional household income. The study established the use of urban organic waste as manure for crop cultivation and as food for livestock and poultry. The research therefore concluded that urban farming could minimize waste left for council disposal at household level hence waste management. The study also established that urban farming results to a number of environmental effects such as bad smell from cow dung, noise and soil erosion among others. Based on the research findings, the study recommends that Bungoma Municipality and Ministry of Agriculture should seek means and ways of encouraging urban farming. This could be achieved through development of policies, council by-laws and provision of adequate extension services. The study also recommends for a further research to establish the nutrients content of urban organic waste.


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Barrhead Dams angling club
22 September 2010
Tuesday 26 October, 7pm
ARC, 64 Aurs Drive, Barrhead G78 2LW
If you are an angler at the Barrhead Dams, we need you! All anglers are invited along to the ARC to be part of the first angling club covering the Barrhead Dams. This is the first meeting to set up the club so we need as much support as possible from people who fish the dams. The club will help promote best practice for angling and take forward new initiatives. It is a great time to get involved.
Light refreshments will be provided. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Shortland Camp or Camp Shortland was closed in December 1972 after 28 years as a military camp. Buildings at Shortland Camp (21 off) and Fort Scratchley (10 off) were auctioned in late May 1973.
A Naval Recreation Hut was built and equipped at Shortland Camp at a cost of 600 Pounds yb members of the Cheerio Club. The keys of the hut were handed to Commander Louis Claude Rowland by the President of the Cheerio Club, Mrs. E. Clancy on Saturday 19 September 1942.
There is a file in the National Archives Australia titled:-
Headquarters 16 Australian Supply Depot Company Australian Army Supply Corp [AASC] from Waratah to Shortland Camp Newcastle (1945).
|Tweed Daily (Murwillumbah,
Saturday, 7 September 1940
Ex-Service men are required for enlistment in the 2nd Garrison Battalion.
Applicants must be prepared to serve in any part of the State but mainly in the Newcastle area. Conditions of service being pay at the rate of 5/- per day plus 3/- per day separation allowance for wife and 1/- per day for each child under 16 years of age. Concession rail fares available to members of the Battalion at all times when on leave. Twenty four hours is granted every seven days and six days recreation leave after six months satisfactory service, Sundays and holidays excluded.
In the event of six days leave not being taken at the expiration of six months the soldier is entitled to 18 days leave after twelve months.
Applications should be made by letter to the O.C. 2nd Garrison Battalion, Shortland Camp, Nobby's Road, Newcastle, setting out the following particulars: Name, Address, Age, Height, Previous R.S.G.T. No., Unit, Trade, Married or Single, Pension and any other relevant information applicant desires to supply.
|Newcastle Morning
Herald and Miners' Advocate
Thursday, 1 January 1942
Men are still urgently required for the 20th Garrison Battalion. They will be wanted for full-time duty on A.I.F. rates of pay. Those eligible will be married men and widowers over 35 and under 55 with children and single men, as well as widowers without children, who are over 45 and under 55.
Previous military training is not essential. Acceptance will be subject to a medical examination for physical fitness. Enlistments may be made at the recruiting hut, Wolfe-street, and Shortland Camp, or in writing to the battalion headquarters, Shortland Camp.
Recruits are also required for the 8th Garrison Battalion. Application should be made at the recruiting hut, at Shortland Camp, or at the Adamstown Rifle Range.
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If you love raw nature and flowing water there is a very strong case for visiting all four of Slovenia's top gorges during your trip to Green slovenia. Each one is unmissable and for those of you who have the time, please, please, include each one into your daytrip schedules.. But here is the thing.. these are just our top 4, the exciting thing is we know there are still more to find!
Walk in stunning natural locations alongside the sheer power, changing colour and beauty of these water passages as they slice and rage through solid rock mountains. Each one could be the main focus of your day or part of a wonderful multi-stop daytrip.
And you can be sure that where there is a gorge, you will find stunning bridges, waterfalls and carved rock. Each one of Slovenia's numerous gorges has its own characteristics & features, offering a different experience to the other, meaning if you really have to choose just one, then depending on your route for the day, your companions & fitness levels, you can decide which is the best gorge for you.
We do not exaggerate when we say that Tolmin Gorge, (1hour 20 mins), is a "Must See" secret place to visit. So many countries in the world would be very proud to have such a treasure, but there are so many other beauties here in Slovenia that many visitors do not even get to hear about this one! The gorge is also tucked away in the far west of this little country on the other side of the Alps from lake Bled or Ljubljana, so is often missed out.. but luckily for our guests it is within easy reach of Lipizzaner Lodge!
The gorge is equally as breath taking in it's stunning beauty as the stony walk you have to do to see all its parts. The basic walk from the car park up to Devil's Bridge takes an hour or so.. take your camera and hold on tight to it as you twist and turn up stone steps right over the gushing water!
After the "Devil's" bridge you can choose to walk further up the mountain trail to visit a lovely secret café, using a hidden path starting at Dante's Cave, (apparently this is the cave where Dante got his fiery inspiration)! Reaching the café you ring the cow bell for service and are rewarded with one of Miriam's superb strudels and choice of other mountain delicacies, local cheese and a stunning view of Mt Krn 2,244m in a mini region that might remind you of a mix between Switzerland in Europe and Laos in south east Asia.
Lake Bled is one of the Slovenian beauties that most visitors have actually heard about and just 10 mins from the lake is the super cool Vintgar Gorge, (70 mins). This is the least demanding Slovenian gorge walk along superbly maintained wooden walkways suspended above the icy crystal clear water. (So perhaps the best choice if your walking ability is limited or restricted). The natural beauty of this narrow cutting, where water slices through sheer rock on its way to join Slovenia's longest river Sava, will amaze you.
The geological structure of the rocks and constantly changing colour of the water will amaze you, we had a guest from the States who said the particular geological lines of the gorge wall here were uniquely interesting. For those who want a longer walk, then Bled is a 90 min hike from the end of the gorge, so you could spend a quiet, enjoyable day in nature hiking to the gorge and back to the lake.
Hidden away, just around the corner from Slovenia's most majestic lake Bohinj is a wonderfully maintained trail up to the Little Bridge Gorge, (Mostnica) (80 mins). Better still, you can continue up from the top of the gorge emerging from the forest and follow a stone track with Alpine mountains towering all around, shepherds' huts scattered in neighbouring fields, go past a choice of 2 inns and reach the double waterfall at the end of the trail.
There are easy to follow paths on either side of the gorge, we recommend you walk up along the right hand side, so keep the water on your left so you don't miss the "Elephant" sucking crystal clear water into his trunk.. then come back down on the other side, where absolutely stunning stone and water features will reveal themselves. (So going both up and down, keep the water on your left side).
The walk to the double waterfall (there and back) from the pretty car park with a view of lake Bohinj takes around 5 hours, but if you just want to see the gorge and back it can be done in about 2 hours. (If you can make the time and have the fitness for the full 5 hour walk then you really MUST do it! (It's so wonderful)! But you could easily spend the whole day hanging around by the gorge, maybe with a pick nick, dipping your feet into the ice cold water as hardy people even swim on the hottest summer days in the ice cold crystal clear water.
We'd seen photos of another gorge and often wondered where it was, in fact we had tried to find it once, but had gotten lost, so on a bright September day we planned to "walk" the Soca gorge (100 mins), combining a visit to the source of this most beautiful river Soca and we were not disappointed. The crystal clear water springs out of a strangely rectangular hole from a mountain at the base of the amazing Vrsic pass, (yet another great road trip day out) and you have to climb a little bit holding steel ropes (it's really not that bad, in fact good fun) to get to where the water pops out and starts this river's journey.
The river flows down into the stunning Soca valley and you can park and catch up with the gorge along the walk and continue to follow the river. You hear the buzz of the motorbikes and cars hidden through the trees and rock on the other side of the river as you go and you can't help thinking, "gosh, all these people are just driving past and missing this magic!"
The colour of the gorge and the sheer height of the cliffs the water has created over millions of years will blow you away. Every step you fall in love with this place. Some people jump off one of the cliffs into the ice cold water, others swim or toggle their toes in the water.. most people just marvel at the sheer beauty of this place.
We honestly couldn't tell you which of these 4 world class gorges is our favourite, we love them all and get excited about visiting each one every time we go.
We have also only recently discovered another little jewel of a gorge called Cramp Gorge, (Krcnik) (75 mins). This little beauty is tucked away in the rolling wine and cherry hills above Nova Gorica, known as the Goricia hills, Goriska Brda and a real adventure to find. It's so called after the local mayor's son jumped into the crystal clear water from the stunning natural stone bridge created by the prince of darkness to collect the gold at the bottom of the gorge.. but got cramped up and drowned.
This gorge is perfectly placed to form part of a cherry tour exploring the stunning stony Karst hill towns of Dobrovo (60 mins) and Smartno (55 mins), with castles popping out over hills packed with vineyards and views over to Italy. Then make your way down to the river and the gorge for a cherry fuelled pick nick and so much green you will need to adjust your sunglasses!
It really is the end of the line in this particular direction and at the end of these quiet roads there are even 3 completely deserted villages to explore. You will simply mot believe that a village could just be left deserted in such a beautiful part of the world.
The Slovenian word for gorge is "korita" and we are very excited to know there are more korita for us to find! We also recently found a gorge in Istria, about an hour from the lodge near the pretty hilltop medieval town of Buzet. To those of you who know Cheddar gorge in south west England, this gorge is more like that than the powerful water filled gorges of Slovenia. The rocky sides of the gorge here are high, but still with a river running at the bottom of this gorge and well worth a hike in connection with a visit to the lovely hilltop village.