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Relaxing Cotswolds Stay
2 Nights in Great Guesthouse incl. Breakfast, Flights
Hotel The Moats Bed and Breakfast
airline Ryanair
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Explore England's romantic countryside with this relaxing Cotswolds stay. You'll get a two-night stay in a great B&B with return flights to Birmingham included!
Relaxing Cotswolds Stay
During your two-night break, you'll be able to enjoy a truly relaxing stay at the Moats Bed and Breakfast that I spotted on Trivago. Set in the quiet grounds of a quiet cottage garden. You'll have beautiful views of the countryside and easy access to some of the regions most stunning scenery. You'll be close to Malvern Hills, the Forest of Dean area and the town of Ledbury. This deal includes a wonderful breakfast in the morning, which previous guests really enjoyed! You'll be landing at Birmingham Airport, which is only an hour away by car.
The Cotswolds in England has some of the most stunning scenery in the country. I recommend driving to attractions such as Eastnor Castle, the Malvern Hills and the Three Counties Showground, which has plenty of events on during the year. The town of Ledbury is also very quaint: you'll find Norman, Tudor and Georgian architecture with plenty of history to unpack.
Book this deal by following the links below!
- Relaxing Cotswolds Stay: 2 Nights in Great Guesthouse incl. Breakfast, Flights just €79
- Provider: Trivago and Kayak
- Travel period: 09/03/2019 – 11/03/2019
- Length of stay: 2 nights
- Departure airport: Dublin Airport
- Destination airport: Birmingham Airport
- Airline: Ryanair
- Hotel: The Moats Bed and Breakfast
- Score: 8.5 on TripAdvisor
- Location: Ledbury, UK
- Meals: Breakfast
- Travel insurance: Get it here
- Lonely Planet travel guide: Get one here
- Rental car: Compare prices here
- Price only €79 per person based on two adults sharing


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$50.00 – $300.00
The perfect gift of golf for any occasion!
- There is no expiration on the use of these gift cards.
- They can be used to purchase any goods or services offered at Western Lakes including: rounds of golf, merchandise, lessons and food & beverage at turn bar.
- Gift Cards are mailed free of charge within 2 business days of order.
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text: Some lasts a year or two. Depending on your CMS, you can create a separate Google search results headline to the one that appears on your website. For the majority of websites, you can achieve this through the metadata section of an article and changing the 'page title' section. It essentially means you can go a bit more SEO-heavy on your Google search results headline, while retaining a more user-friendly one on your actual webpage. The structure of your URL can affect both your page's ranking, but also the user experience. There is no registration or fee.


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Of the 147 miners who went down Combs Pit, Thornhill, on July 4, 1893, the day of one of the worst colliery disasters in history, only eight came out alive – and one of those died shortly afterwards.
Within days of being rescued, most of them were talking to journalists about their ordeal, including young Willie Lightowler, a youth of 18, who lived at Thornhill Edge.
He had been employed at the pit since he was 11 years old and thought it remarkable he had managed to keep up his spirits during the 30 hours he was entombed.
He said: "I went down the shaft that morning with Charlie Brook, and we were soon joined by Joshua Ashton, John Haywood, Harry Lightowler, Bill Wood, Tom Ellis, Harry Wilcock, William Goldthorpe, Ezra Field and Joe Coates.
"At about 12 o'clock, we smelled a lot of smoke which got worse and worse, and we soon knew that something was wrong.
"One or two of the men went out into the main roads but crawled back soon after, much the worse.
"I heard no explosion, and nothing seemed wrong, but the gas got so thick we could hardly breathe.
"We didn't talk much, and most of us just laid down.
"Charlie Brook was one of the first to die, and the others, excepting Haywood and Ashton, didn't last long afterwards. I never lost consciousness.
"I believe some of the others would have lived if they had not tried to find a way out.
"Every time they attempted to get into the main way, they came back a lot the worse.
"The gas got stronger. It was so bad, none of us could keep our safety lamps on, and we were left in darkness nearly 30 hours. It was horrible.
"It was between nine and ten o'clock on Wednesday night when I heard the voice of somebody rattling the wall, and I shouted.
"In a few minutes, Fisher Ledgard and two other men came to me and helped me to walk to the pit eye. I was weak and at one time, I felt as if I were going to choke, there was so little air in the mine.
"When I got up to the top, the people were very kind to me. They gave me some arrowroot and beef tea, and I felt much better for it."
There were other stories from survivors, who had feared they would never get out alive, like Richard Wood, aged 48, who had been given up for dead by his wife and family.
He said: "Working with me were Squire Shires and Ben Ramsden, and although we heard no explosion, we soon felt the gas.
"Ramsden died in about an hour, but Wood and Shires managed to retain consciousness. I never thought I would come out again. I thought it was all over.
"As to the condition of the mine, I have worked at the pit for 30 years and have never known any gas before. It was always thought to be free of it.
Squire Shires recalled that when his light went out, instead of going forward, he had turned back and laid down on the heap of coal he had just got out.
He had fallen asleep but two hours later had awoken and began to shake another miner, Richard Wood, who was lying nearby. "If I hadn't done this several times to keep him awake, in all probability, he too would have been numbered amongst the dead."
On Wednesday afternoon they heard the exploring party and so struck the trams with their hammers to attract their attention. It was three hours before they were found.
When the scale of the disaster reached the world outside, an appeal was immediately started and donations came in from rich and poor alike, including £500 from Queen Victoria.
The total raised was £30,000.
All the cases were extremely sad, foremost among them was the family of Eli Firth, of Thornhill Edge, who had perished alongside his two sons Sam and George. He left a wife and seven children, none of whom were able to work.
Another case, even more distressing, was that of Sire Roberts, whose wife had only recently died and had left a family of six children, the eldest of whom was but 16 years and the youngest only 12 months old.
All were left orphans.
But for being given an allowance from a trust fund to pay someone to take care of them, all six would have been sent to the workhouse.
This year is the 126th anniversary of the disaster and on Saturday July 13 a memorial concert to remember all those killed, is being held in Dewsbury Town Hall.
The world famous brass band, Grimethorpe Colliery Band, and Skelmenthorpe Male Voice Choir, will be taking part.
It is being presented by St John's Masonic Lodge and all proceeds are in aid of local charities.
Tickets (£20) can be obtained from the reception desk at Dewsbury Town Hall, or by ringing 01484 225755, or online at www.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk
Any ex-miner who would like to attend will receive complimentary tickets for themselves and family, if they ring any of the following numbers: Lorraine Gledhill, 01274 852200, or Keith Shaw, 01924 401928 or Eric Firth 07870 219290.


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Picture Retake Day October 17th
Waldo Middle School
Retake Day is
Almost Here!
Your retake day is quickly approaching. If we did not see you on picture day or you would like a new image, do not miss out on ordering pictures for your student.
Pre-orders for picture packages may be placed online now at http://ios.mydorian.com using your school's access key provided here DSYCADBU.
Online pre-orders using your school's access key are available up to 4 days after retake day.


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Nearly €300 million in EU aid after 2018 floods in Austria, Italy, Romania
- Most of the aid, €277.2 million, goes to Italy
- MEPs also approve a €100 million boost for research and youth mobility programmes
On Tuesday, Budgets Committee Members approved €293.5 million in EU Solidarity Fund aid following extreme weather events in Austria, Italy and Romania in 2018.
The €293.5 million in aid from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) breaks down as follows: €277.2 million for Italy following heavy rains, strong winds, floods and landslides in the autumn of 2018, €8.1 million for Austria following the same meteorological events and €8.2 million for the North East region in Romania after the summer 2018 floods. This was adopted by 35 votes in favour, one against and three abstentions.
More information here (Commission proposal) and in the EP draft report by rapporteur Siegfried Muresan, (EPP, RO), who recommended approving the EUSF assistance.
MEPs boost support for EU research and Erasmus
MEPs also approved, by 31 votes in favour, 7 against and one abstention, a €100 million boost to the EU's flagship programmes Horizon 2020 (€80 million for research funding) and Erasmus+ (€20 million for youth mobility) as decided by the European Parliament and the Council in their agreement on the 2019 EU budget in December 2018.
In another vote, the Members of the Committee on Budgets agreed by 32 votes in favour, 4 against and one abstention to return a €1.8 billion budget reflow from 2018 to the EU member states, through a decrease in the countries' contributions to the EU budget. This is an annual exercise, the surplus usually stemming from default interest and fines received by the Commission, as well as under-implementation of EU programmes.
Next steps
All draft reports still need to be approved by Parliament as a whole, during the 16-19 September plenary session in Strasbourg, and by the Council of Ministers.


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Signs will point you to the Anne Frank Museum, and you will know you have arrived when you see the "human snake" entrance line. (See earlier post – The Line Dance) The outside line continued inside the building. No photos were allowed once inside.
Her story is bittersweet…
The young innocent girl, a victim of a violent and cruel world. She is the infamous Anne Frank; everyone in the world must know her name. Once a private residence, then warehouse, and now a museum along a quirky row of homes by the Prinsengracht canal.
Authentic location
We started in the warehouse and walked up a steep, narrow stairway into the hidden portion of the home known as the secret annex. It wasn't an attic, as I had originally presumed, but the rear portion of the house. It was very generous in size, doubtless never seen by the tax assessors because it was not visible from the front due to the closeness of homes. Although we were in the authentic location, the atmosphere and appearance was somewhat staged.
Once inside…
Gone was their furniture which was removed at the time of their arrest. Photographs, postcards and magazine pages were pasted on the wall. The light was muted to resemble the blackout curtains and closed shutters.
As visitors we could feel the emotion of whispered voices and closed off windows. Then, their fears were realized when an unknown (still to this day) neighbor turned them over to the police.
Anne with her mother and sister died at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, while her father, Otto, survived. I find that terribly fascinating, or maybe puzzling. Another factor I have trouble with; her father edited parts of Anne's diary, and the biggest aspect…that he had dealings with the Nazis. Thought provoking!
My sole purpose was for educational reasons; to see the house, the washroom, original stone counter, and sink. Everything historical appeals to me. I did not buy the book or other souvenirs. I believe the story is true. It is a huge money making wheel, and a memorial to an icon. I found a connection here with free speech, and religious freedom. However, there are many other sad stories of victims that were never merchandised.
As you approach on a rainy day, the Rijksmuseum is a bit foreboding in exterior appearance. Once past the ancient facade, there are large plate glass windows overlooking modern marble staircases, with a soaring roof that shows off the 10-year-long museum renovation.
This all provided a welcoming open atmosphere in the entrance lobby. The line for ticketing was daunting but appeared to be moving quickly. By chance the fellow behind us was toting the same camera I had. His attire bespoke a professional and using the camera was a conversation starter. I engaged him about a setting for the lighting in the museum. He enthusiastically gave me a 10-minute camera course which made the wait effortless and was much appreciated.
Banquet Still Life by Adriaen van Utrecht (c.1644) oil on canvas
Most people are here for the main attraction of 17th century art, we were mainly interested in modern and abstract art (also housed in the Stadelisk museum, behind the Rijksmuseum). You can't see it all in one visit, you have to plan on returning. I was curious to see what was on display because my last trip to AMS was during the makeover, and it was closed. There was a small wing of early 20th century art which was sure to contain some pieces of interest.
Femmes, enfants, animaux by Karel Appel (c.1951) oil on canvas
We were immediately impressed with the first hall we entered. The general lighting was subdued, yet the huge Rembrandt painting appeared ten feet high, and was hung on slate grey walls with gilded ceiling cornices, and framed with light grey marble columns.
The paintings were deftly illuminated which made the colors radiate a brilliance. I have to assume that during the renovation they were cleaned and restored, as close to the original state as possible. Now, here in person, they were stunning and unforgettable.
Cocoanuts by René Daniels (c.1950)
We breezed through the other areas. There was furniture, sculptures, jewelry, and anything that one might have as a major interest. I had to see the Dutch artist, Johannes Vermeer.
Girl with a Pearl Earring (1665) by Johannes Vermeer
His style of realism is a joy as some look like photographs:
Girl with a Pearl Earring and the Milkmaid satisfied my art history for the day. We will probably never know this mysterious girl's name!
The Milkmaid (c. 1658) by Johannes Vermeer
I would love to know what she is making. Maybe just simple bread and soup!
We were on a mission, and I did not want to get side tracked. I was tired and had to get to the 20th Century room, which seemed at the other end of the museum, on the top floor. Chairs have always been a particular passion for me. They hold you when you work, when you relax, and when you eat.
Rietveld chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1923)
In retrospect, there were maybe 100 – 200 items on display: furniture, sculptures, paintings, and a 1917 FK 23 Bantam biplane.
Passenger seat for the Fokker F.XII and F.XVII made of aluminum, canvas and imitation leather, 1930-1933. This seat was used on the Amsterdam-Batavia service by KLM.
There were pieces that are commonly seen in magazine articles such as travel lithographs. The most captivating piece was an early airline seat which most closely resembled a beach lounge chair with tubular construction. I was lost in thought on its economy of weight, range of movement, and how a passenger would ride in such a contraption. Functional architecture, and advertising, are areas that intrigue me, and these were more than adequately on display.
The Rijksmuseum certainly is a place to see, analyze and appreciate. We will be back another time to this dynamic city just for the tulips!
It was now time for a well deserved break! Any place will do…
Thirst quenching…
Parting shot…
I just love it that animals are accepted anywhere in AMS. Don't you?


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Villas | Chandapura | Anekal | Attibele
Look out for amazing villa projects in South Zone of Bangalore presented by the esteemed builders of the nation that is best suited for your lifestyle. Here is the list of few projects located in Chandapura, Anekal and Attibele.
A Private Limited Company named Nambiar Builders presents a pre-launched project named Ellegenza. Nambiar Ellegenza is expected to be launched by end of April or first week of May 2016 and it would be completed by the end of 2018. Project offers 3 bhk and 4 bhk villas where unit size of 3 bhk villas range from 1700 Sqft to 1500 Sqft and 4 BHK Villas range from 2600 Sqft to 3000 Sqft. Project is located at Sarjapur – Chandapur Road, Bangalore.
JR Urbania
JR Urbania is a fascinating project by JR Housing situated in Lingapura Road, off Chandapura-Anekal Road. It offers 3 BHK duplex villas with super built up area ranging from 1550 Sqft to 2200 Sqft. Project occupies huge land area of 94 acres. Location has close proximity to Electronic City, hospitals, shopping centers, schools and colleges of international reputation.
JR Greenwoods
JR Housing offers residential township JR Greenwoods, unfurled across 11 acres of immaculate land it presents echo – friendly villas with configuration of 2 and 3 BHK residences, built up area range from 1200 Sqft to 1500 Sqft. Price assigned for 2 BHK is Rs. 55 lakhs (onwards) and for 3 BHK is Rs. 60 Lakhs (onwards). It is an exclusive project with world class amenities and specifications. Site is surrounded by natural lush green area.
Golden Homes III
Golden Gate Properties Limited presents Golden Homes III located on Sarjapur Road, Bangalore. Property offers optimally designed 5 distinct villas with configuration of 3 and 4 BHK residences. Super built up area range from 1795 Sqft to 4055 Sqft. Site has close proximity to Electronic City and to other vital areas of Bangalore. Some of the specifications include earthquake resistant RCC framed structure, internal walls with solid block masonry, superior quality vitrified tile flooring for living/dining, D.G power back up of 2 KWA/villa for lighting etc.
Brindavan Gardens
Brindavan Gardens is a residential project by SSR Homes. This residential expansion is sprawled across 26 acres of land in first phase of the project. Project location has easy access to Electronic City, Bannerghatta Road, Sarjapur Road and SIPCOT industrial area. Villas are available at configuration of 3 BHK residences. Amenities include waste water harvesting system, 24 hours security, asphalted roads, electricity connection and lots more that is expected to be provided by the developer.
Hyde park
Hyde Park is BMRDA approved residential development located on Chandapura – Anekal belt, South Bangalore. Location has close proximity to hospitals ( Sparsh, Narayana Hrudayalaya), educational institutions ( RJS Medical college, Alliance Institution of Technology, Indus International School etc) and Electronic City is stationed just 12kms drive away distance. Spread across 14 acres of land project comprises of 202 units in total. This residential project is developed by SSR Homes. Rate assigned per sqft is Rs. 1350/-.


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We believe firmly that the best place to see a fault in action is where the fault takes place - normally on site or at home. Not only does this allow us to see what the problem is but we also love to talk and teach and during our visit you can ask us anything about IT and anything about the work we do plus you get to see the standard of our work - although, for our domestic customers, if a fault is a bit tricky, some virus clean ups can take hours, we would ask if we can continue work back at base, saves keeping the kettle on the boil till the early hours! G17 is also proud to offer you a range of services to suit your needs from cleaning up old audio recording using the best in studio grade equipment and software, CCTV installation using a range of installation options, wireless networks for home and business as well as public services, network cabling and installation of servers, server operating systems including Linux as well as web design and hosting. Please use the tabs on the right to find out more.
G17 - covering all aspects of your technology requirements.
G17 self regulates to ensure we are up to date with the latest technology so we can offer you the best solution available. We undergo regular training and maintain contact with suppliers to ensure any of the services we provide is understood and supported. This enables us to maintain a high standard of service and also ensures our suppliers understands our business and our customers. We also test the efficiency of our service by role swapping - we put on our customers hat and prove our services are fit for purpose.
G17 provides a range of services to the home user. Hardware & Software Provision, Upgrades, Diagnostics, Maintenance, Repairs, Antivirus, Email, backups and much more. We carry all common components that tend to break so we can try and get you up and running in a single visit.
G17 provides a range of business services. Hardware & Software Provision, Security, Backup, UPS, VPN, Remote Access, Remote Monitoring, Wireless and Network Cabling, Racks, Patch Panels, Servers, Workstations, Diagnostics, Provision & Upgrades. A lot of our work involves farms, milking parlours and wireless connectivity, so whatever line of business you are in, G17 will have something to meet your needs.
Website design & Hosting as required. G17 utilises content management systems such as Wordpress so once the site has been set up - you take control, from CSS frameworks to Bootstrap depending on your requirements. From basic one-page set ups to dynamic websites incorporating Room Booking Systems, Event Ticket Sales, Hotel Bookings and Appointment Schedulers plus online payments. We ask for time to learn about our customers' needs, look at the business and build private tests sites for customer review before launching. We understand security and its implications and can deploy secure websites based on content and requirement, we don't sell you anything you don't need.
CCTV can be a minefield of complicated jargon, it was for us when we looked into providing this as a service - so we teamed up with one of the biggest UK CCTV suppliers and asked them for training so we could provide, with confidence, a professional service and cherry pick the best technology from the vast range of CCTV solutions available ensuring you get the right installation to meet your needs.
Part of our CCTV installation service is to come and meet our customers and understand the sort of service required. A site survey is carried out based on your requirement, we will then contact you again with a proposed installation and a quote and include additional notes on the survey if savings can be made or if the installation needs enhancing.
Domestic & Business Telecoms. G17 provides an internal telecoms services. From home wiring & extensions, internal broadband moves, (room location moves for example) to Business PABX hardware, programming and setup. We also provide a diagnostic service to help our customers prove a fault away from their own wiring minimising costly visits from telecom service providers where the fault is found to be internal and the customer is charged for a call out.
Portable Appliance Testing is vital to protect your business and its employees. Electrical safety is not just limited to businesses, of course; landlords, pubs, hotels, teaching establishments and voluntary organisations are also responsible for ensuring the regular testing of all appliances. All portable appliances with a mains plug / lead need testing. This includes: computers, monitors and peripherals requiring mains power audio and telephone equipment requiring mains power kettles, microwave ovens and other kitchen appliances vacuum cleaners extension leads soldering irons glue guns and more. More on PAT Testing here
G17 can reset lost passwords, recover lost data, remove data through Data Destruction using Weircliffe BTE 220M "SEAP 8500" degaussers. We offer two levels of data recovery.
Level 1 is through deep scan software on drives that are in a working condition.
Level 2 is through sending faulty drives off to a "Clean Lab" for data recovery
Please review our Terms & Conditions regarding Forensics before contacting us
G17 provides a photography service where you may require a photographer in relation to various projects you have on the go, for example, a Bed & Breakfast website design requiring high quality images of rooms. G17 photography service its one of our most popular service offerings, so much so that we've created a dedicated website that can be viewed here: G17 Photography Services


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Asymmetric paddle that generates more power for more advanced
kayakers, for Sit-in, Sit-on-top and for longer distance adventure kayaking. Very stable and light weight, ideal for taking you to another level, an excellent motor at a great price for the more demanding enthusiast.
Blade Material: fiberglass
Shaft Material: fiberglass 29.5 mm
Weight: 0.95kg / 2.09lbs
Blade Color: Red Shaft Color: Black


text: Sandman 116 Posted April 18, 2017 With the announcement of Roy's premium finish by Arcadia. I 'm absolutely positive that the factories plan to produce extra quanities to sell off. The timing just coincides perfectly. The KOs are announced a few weeks earlier than the official announcements from Arcadia. This means we will probably only see KOs of stuff that arcadia is planning on releasing and not other rare valks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Air pollution is a silent killer, even in the US where a majority of towns and cities meet WHO guidelines for average annual PM2.5 exposure. Still, 43% of Americans, or roughly 140 million residents, live in counties with unhealthy air, according to the recently published "State of the Air" report.
Since air pollution will almost never appear as the cause of death on a death certificate, but rather contributes to premature mortality through cancer, cardiovascular disease and a large number of other diagnoses, it may come as a surprise that 1 in every 25 Americans will die from noxious outdoor air. While this statistic is markedly better than the global average, it still exceeds the number of US deaths from transportation accidents and gun shootings combined, though rarely catching headlines.
Since the Clean Air Act of 1963, the long-term trend over the last four decades, has shown improved air quality and decreased emissions, even despite growth in population, GDP and energy consumption.
This success in reducing aggregate emissions is estimated to have reduced the number of pollution-related deaths by 30% from 1990 to 2010. An impressive feat largely thanks to new innovations and cleaner energy, born from tightened regulation.
Recent federal data, however, reveals this downward trend may be stagnating or even reversing. Both years, 2017 and 2018, saw 15% more polluted days than 2013-2016 combined. While it's too soon to say whether this marks the beginning of a new trend - current Trump administration actions to weaken clean air regulations, raise concerns for health experts.
Despite these recent trends, last month (June 2019) President Trump claimed "we have the cleanest air in the world in the United States, and it's gotten better since I'm president." Both statements misrepresent the current situation.
According to EPA data analyzed by The Associated Press, there were significantly more polluted air days in each of the president's first two years in office, then any of the four years before. Moreover, the 2018 World Air Quality Report, ranks the US 9th overall in air quality, with average PM2.5 levels 54% higher than Iceland, seated at the 'true' number 1 spot.
Air pollution experts, and representatives from EPA agree that wildfires had a significant role in increased air pollution levels in a number of US cities. Data from the top 10 most polluted US cities for 2018 (pictured below) help to illustrate this influence on average annual PM2.5 concentration. Other contributing factors are thought to include climate change (increased temperatures increase opportunities for fire and smog), random variation, and increased consumption (related to a strong economy).
Scientists say it is still too soon to see the effect of the Trump administration's relaxed clean-air regulations on the environment. Some of these recent changes include relaxed emission controls on oil and gas sites as well as a rollback on fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles, among other policies.
Other non-policy related changes, such as dismissing the 20-member panel of scientists specializing in air pollution which constituted the EPA's Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee and establishing new committee membership to only include one academic scientist and no epidemiologist - politicizes the historically neutral "scientific" committee, and could have additionally have lasting implications on future regulations and emissions control.


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James Brokenshire has attended the official opening of the new Holbrook Dementia Unit at Queen Mary's Hospital, where he saw first-hand the effort that has gone into providing a space where the most pioneering dementia care can be provided in a homely and comfortable setting.
Following extensive refurbishment, patients have now moved back into the unit, which features a lounge, dining area, indoor potting shed, hair salon and activity room, designed to support those suffering with advanced dementia to continue to lead happy lives.
Designed based on guidance from the Universities of Bradford and Stirling and by specialists at The Kings Fund, the interior of the unit, decorated in a 1950s retro theme, provides a stimulating, yet comfortable and homely environment for patients, their carers and families to spend time and receive treatment in.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, James said:
"All of us know someone with or who has had dementia and this ward ensures that patients can receive the specialist support they need. It's a wonderful facility at Queen Mary's Hospital, which will provide reassurance and reminiscence to the patients. It will transform care and be a real centre of local excellence upon which I hope others will be able to draw.
"This is a big part in the future of this hospital and I'm pleased to be here celebrating this latest success, which will make such a big difference to those who come here in the weeks and years ahead. I pay tribute to all those involved in helping to bring this about and all the staff involved in seeing that patients receive the best possible care and treatment."


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NEW YORK, United States --( ASIA TODAY )-- 10 trailblazing Fresh Taiwan design brands exhibit at NY NOW Summer 2019, showcasing their latest products which range from fashion accessories to homeware and gadgets. Among all the designer products highlighted on the Fresh Taiwan pavilion, 8 new products are making their debut appearances to US retailers during the NY NOW summer market this August 11-14. They include the Jadeite cabbage camera by PAPER SHOOT, CLOUD Tissue Box by Kanari, the R series DIY Bluetooth Radio by CELIA&PERAH, Nerdy Mini_DIY Leather Backpack by Studio Smoll, Woven Pebble Mirror by Kamaro'an, the Ring holder and jewelry box by Yenchenyawen design studio, and Mobile Bird - minibird by eguchi toys.
This special edition of the CROZ camera by PAPER SHOOT is designed in collaboration with Taiwan's National Palace Museum, and in reference to the iconic Jadeite Cabbage from the museum's permanent collection. Like PAPER SHOOT's other CROZ cameras, it is built for modularity and functional simplicity. This lomography brand leads a subculture of digital natives who desire less tech and more style.
While most tissue boxes are designed to be discrete, CLOUD Tissue Box by Kanari is opulently framed like a painting in order to draw attention to itself. Each time a new piece of tissue paper is pulled out from the box, its cloud-like form is framed as if it were a work of modern art. The box itself assumes the unique form of a three-dimensional trapezoid, inside a circular wire frame made from brass or copper.
Premium hi-fi brand, CELIA&PERAH is debuting its latest hi-fi device to US retailers at NY NOW. Designed to offer audiophiles the experience of building their own mini sound system from scratch, assembling the flatpack DIY kit is as simple as baking a cake. Small, but packing a punch, the speakers dive down to frequencies as low as 58Hz, and they're available in both mono and stereo to suit all listening preferences.
Studio Smoll designs eco-friendly leather bags that are completely free of toxic chemicals and adhesives, and the Nerdy Mini_DIY Leather Backpack is its latest edition. High fashion with playful twist, it comes in different colors so users can mix-and-match parts as they put the DIY bag together. Studio Smoll's assembly method is based on an ingenious folding technique, which is so simple that anyone can do it.
Woven Pebble Mirror is the latest addition to the Woven Series by Kamaro'an. It is comprised of a pebble-shaped mirror, hanging from a Taiwanese aboriginal plat, handcrafted from Italian vegetable tanned leather. The Woven Series by Kamaro'an is inspired by handwoven crafts of the Taiwanese aborigine Makota'ay tribe, and complements the brand's other collection of Umbrella Sedge lightings.
Landscape of Oxidation is Yenchenyawen design studio's signature collection, made from oxidized metals, petrified in Jesmonite, and reformed using a Japanese Kintsugi inspired technique. Their new Ring holder and jewelry box range elegantly complements the established collection of jewelry, homeware, and bespoke hardware. These new offerings are perfect for dressing tables, retail displays, and bridal occasions.
Specializing in finely crafted wooden toys for little hands at the beginning of life, eguchi toys adds the new Mobile Bird - minibrid to its collection. Born in Japan but residing in Taiwan, eguchi toys' founding designer Kentaro Eguchi studied fine art and childhood education before founding his wooden toy brand. His Mobile Bird series is designed to stimulate children's imaginations with jolly colors, true-to-life movement, and natural warmth.
The NY NOW Summer Market is where US and multinational retailers go to discover the hottest home, lifestyle, and gift products from all around the globe. Founded in 1928, the biannual trade show is held in January and August, and it attracts over 2,300 exhibitors and over 25,000 attendees, including retailers from 50 US states and 70 countries. The past three years have brought great success for Fresh Taiwan design brands, who've secured deals with major retailers and corporate buyers. Shooting for a fourth successful year at NY NOW, Fresh Taiwan is making lots of noise and reeling in big opportunities. To find out more about Fresh Taiwan, please visit the official website.
WHEN: August 11-14
WHERE: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, NYC
BOOTH: Level 3 / HOME: Accent on Design — 3712
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While wallets have been a staple for a long time now, they have slowly been evolving along with the trends. And with identity theft being on the rise, a regular wallet just doesn't cut it anymore.
What is an RFID wallet? An RFID blocking wallet is a wallet with that help with keeping your cards and ID safe in the true sense. While some might not be as effective, we have found the best ones just for you. So take a look at this list of the best RFID wallet womens and make your purchase.
Best RFID Wallet Womens
1. Trask – CANYON RFID Blocking Wallet
Trask is an American brand that believes in keeping their timeless style and let their heritage show through their products that resists fads or fading away.
The Canyon RFID wallet is crafted of Italian steer that's exceptionally smooth, featuring 3 card pockets, a thumb-slide ID window, a top multi-purpose pocket, RFID blocking security, and a cotton chambray lining. The hand-burnished detailing along the edges of the wallet only enhances the rich patina and thin, trip design. Measuring 4 ⅛ x 3 in, this RFID women's wallet is the best everyday carry you can find.
So make this RFID ladies wallet yours, for just $65.
2. Lodis – Luna RFID Blocking Wallet
Established stateside in 1965, Lodis Los Angeles has had over 50 years of premium leather goods while modernizing heritage and transcending trends. It's heritage is traced back to Madrid's most exclusive leather goods house. This set their foundation of traditional craftsmanship and thoughtful design by adding a fresh dose of cool ingenuity which evolves year after year.
This RFID ladies wallet is a timeless, refined, and elegant beauty. The Goldilocks clutch RFID wallet is the perfect size and is crafted using smooth grain leather and a contrasting trim. With plenty of room for all of your items, this RFID women's wallet features a snap closure, interior zip pocket, 2 slide pockets, 6 card slots underneath the flap, and 6 card slots inside the gusset. Measuring 4.25 x 7.5 x 0.75 in, this RFID wallet womens in not too big or too small and would make the perfect everyday carry.
So make this Luna RFID blocking wallet yours, for just $90.00.
3. Mundi – RFID Women's Wallet
Founded in 1969 by Richard Florin, Mundi started out as a small family run wallet company, in New Jersey. Mundi adheres to standard of materials and workmanship set over 40 years ago by the founder. They create fine accessories, superior design and durable styles at affordable prices.
This RFID blocking wallet features built in RFID protection, 8 credit card pockets, 2 ID windows, 4 picture pockets, 3 large horizontal pockets, a dedicated checkbook pocket with pen loop, 3 zipper pockets, and 2 accordion pockets. With three separate zipper pockets, you get extra added space, and this will also make a great travel partner since it can also hold your passport. Crafted in pebble pattern leather, this RFID wallet measures 7.5 x 4.5 x 1.75 in.
So make this RFID ladies wallet yours, for just $40.00.
4. Tumi – TUMI ID Lock™ RFID Blocking Wallet
Founded in 1975 by Charlie Clifford, Tumi Holdings, Inc. is a manufacturer of high end suitcases and bags for travel, based in New Jersey. Known for their black-on-black ballistic nylon, each of Tumi's bags feature a metal plate with a unique 20-digit registration number. This allows customers to register for the Tumi Tracer program, that collects their contact information and then enters it into a central database.
This RFID women's wallet is crafted from Nappa textured leather, and features 12 card pockets, 4 slip pockets, a zipper pocket, 3 expandable open pockets, an RFID ID lock, and a slip pocket with zip closure. Perfect for everyday use and frequent travel alike due to its compact 4.4 x 7.75 in size, this RFID ladies wallet makes a great gift too.
5. Haiku – Kismet RFID Wallet
Owned and led by women, Haiku's mission is to inspire others to live a healthy and active life. Their bags and wallets are fashionable along with being good for the environment, eco-friendly, and long lasting.
The Kismet RFID blocking bag is perfect for every day minimal carry. Crafted out of CyclePET, a durable polyester fabric, this RFID ladies wallet features 3 card pockets, a clear ID window, a full length main slip compartment, a zippered coin pocket, and a one sided gusset. Measuring 3.75 x 4.5 x 0.5 in, this RFID women's wallet is perfect for everyday carry in easily fits in your purse pocket too.
So make this Kismet RFID blocking wallet yours, for just $30.00.
6. Fossil – Emma Large RFID Women's Wallet
Founded in 1984 by Tom Kartsotis, Fossil is an American fashion designer and manufacturer, based in Richardson, Texas. Initially founded as an Overseas Products International, they eventually started importing retail goods; their first products being fashion watches. Leather goods were then introduced in 1990, and since then have been a staple for Fossil.
This RFID blocking wallet is a large zip clutch crafted from leather, and features 2 bill compartments, 12 credit card slots, a zipper pocket, and 3 gusseted pockets. Measuring 7.88 x 1 x 4.38 in, this RFID ladies wallet has enough space to store your phone along with a whole lot of other wallet items too. This RFID wallet is perfect for everyday as well as a travel companion as well.
Make this Emma RFID wallet womens yours, for just $85.00.
7. Bosca – Dolce RFID Wallet
Hugo Bosca travelled from Italy to The United States at the turn of the 20th century to pursue the American dream. Using his Italian artisan skills in 1911, he founded and built a company; Bosca. Two gentlemen names Reed and MacKinnon were on the lookout for a leather worker for their new handbag business, since they wanted to switch from their furniture business. Shortly after Hugo joined, the Bosca-Reed-MacKinnon company was born.
This RFID women's wallet is slim, subtle, and charming crafted from hand-stained Italian leather; featuring 4 card slots,a single gusset currency opening, and an RFID blocking technology making this yet stylish wallet for you. Measuring 2.75 x 4 x 0.25 in, this RFID ladies wallet is the best everyday carry, but is also the perfect gift in the signature Bosca packaging.
Make this RFID women's wallet yours, for just $95.00.
While RFID ladies wallets are the perfect solution to your identity theft issues, many misconceptions still follow them around. They don't block your cards out, and they do really. While you identity theft might not concern you, it is always good to have a wallet handy. So take a look at this list of the best RFID wallet womens and let us know which one you like the best?


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Cairn Group acquires multi-million pound airport hotel
The group is planning to invest £8m in refurbishing the 114-room site over the next twelve months.
Tina O'Hara, group sales director, said: "The Ramada at Glasgow Airport realises presence in a strategic location and complements our other five properties in Scotland.
"We have been looking to acquire in Glasgow for some time, and this opportunity fits perfectly into our ambitious expansion plans."
Despite undergoing a complete re-design The Cairn Group said that the hotel will remain open and all current staff will keep their jobs.
Richard Adams, group HR director said: "It's fantastic to welcome the team at Ramada Glasgow to our business and we're looking forward to involving them in people activities across the group.
"This acquisition has increased the number of employees to 2,100 across our portfolio, and the development of the hotel should increase headcount at the property by some 20 per cent, in line with our previous projects.
"We will also engage with local suppliers across all aspects of the business. We are proud to be safeguarding and creating jobs in Glasgow. "
The Cairn Group operates 24 hotels across the UK and 12 individually branded bars and restaurants in Edinburgh, London and Newcastle
It operates under several brand banners including DoubleTree by Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Best Western, and Holiday Inn.


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The Kildare side were the stronger of the two teams tonight in the first Leinster U20 Football Final in O'Connor Park
Dublin 0-10
Kildare 1-15
Kildare's good fortune continued tonight as their U20 side claimed the spoils in this inaugural Leinster Football Championship as they outclassed Tom Gray's Dublin panel all over the Tullamore pitch.
In a massively dominant performance, corner forward Jimmy Hyland's 0-08 haul was the difference between the sides at full time, but that only tells half the story as Dublin's full forward line were stifled for possession, making it difficult for the boys in blue to impact the scoreline. And a crucial save by keeper Aaron O'Neill was certainly a turning point in the 25th, denying Tom Keane to what could have been the turning point Dublin badly needed.
Dublin definitely got off the better start, with Cormac Howley scoring a wonderful point within 30 seconds. It took until the fourth minute for Hyland to level the game up, with Kildare playing with a deceptively strong wind, but neither side were playing to their full potential compared to their respective performances against Meath and Offaly only a week ago.
Despite using their initial possession well, Dublin never capitalised on James Madden's pace, thanks to the guarding job of Jack Bambrick for Kildare. Ross McGarry put Dublin's second over in the eight, but Paddy Woodgate equalised again. Sean Bugler and Hyland exchanged scores before James Doran and Bugler put Dublin 0-02 in front.
Hyland added another for Kildare before Tom Keane was denied his goal, which swung the pendulum back to Kildare as Tony Archibald, Hyland (2), Padraic Nash (2) and Brian McLoughlin all put scores over to go 0-06 unanswered and give the Lillies a five score cushion going into the break.
The Lillies Dominate
Kildare controlled possession immediately at the second half whistle, and despite early scores from Tom Keane and Ross McGarry, Kildare were always able to reply and maintained their five-point lead. The men in white held Dublin scoreless for the middle third of the half and registered two scores of their own, forcing Dublin to aim for green flags to get back in the game. Tome Keane again was denied from 15 metres out as his shot was partially blocked and ended up over the bar.
The last nail in the coffin came at the end of normal time as a foul on Hyland allowed Kildare to crown their win with a penalty goal from Tony Archbold, perfectly placed into the top corner, and while Sean Bugler and Tome Keane closed the game with the final two scores, Dublin couldn't deny the comprehensive manner of Kildare capturing the title.
Kildare Scorers:
Jimmy Hyland 0-08 (6f)
Tony Archbold 1-01 (1-0 pen)
Padraig Nash 0-03
Paddy Woodgate 0-01
Brian McLoughlin 0-01
Shane O'Sullivan 0-01
Dublin Scorers:
Tom Keane 0-04 (1f)
Seán Bugler 0-03
James Doran 0-01
Cormac Howley 0-01
Ross McGarry 0-01
1. Aaron O'Neill
2. Mark Dempsey
3. Mark Barrett
4. Jack Bambrick
19. DJ Earley
6. Jason Gibbons
7. Ruadhán O'Giolláin
8. Aaron Masterson
9. David Marnell
10. Darragh Ryan
11. Padraig Nash
12. Tony Archbold
13. Jimmy Hyland
14. Brian McLoughlin
15. Paddy Woodgate
18. Matthew Betts Symonds for Bambrick (14, blood)
20. Shane O'Sullivanfor Nash (38)
23. Cian Costigan for Marnell (49)
24. Sam Doran for Woodgate (53)
17. Niall Murphy for McLoughlin (60)
21. Jack Barrett for Earley (60+3)
18. Matthew Betts Symonds for Murphy (60+3, black card)
1. David O'Hanlon
2. Nathan Nolan
3. Nathan Doran
4. Ciaran Smith
5. Kieran Kennedy
6. Neil Matthews
7. Eoin O'Dea
8. Donal Ryan
9. Cormac Howley
10. Tom Keane
11. James Madden
12. Ross McGarry
13. Dan O'Brien
14. James Doran
15. Sean Bugler
for Howley (34)
20. James Holland for O'Brien (43)
19. Simon King for McGarry (52)
21. Eoghan Fitzpatrick for Ryan (56)
23. Daniel Brennan for Doran (58)
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McDonald's will not put properties into Reit, CEO says
[NEW YORK] McDonald's Corp will not spin off its properties into a real estate investment trust (Reit), Chief Executive Steve Easterbrook said at the company's investor meeting on Tuesday.
The announcement came as executives at the world's biggest fast-food company by sales laid out plans for luring back diners, cutting more costs, shifting restaurant ownership to franchisees and returning more cash to investors.
After significant deliberation, Easterbrook said, company leaders determined that a Reit was not the best interest of shareholders. The potential upside was not compelling and the risks were too great, he said.
Larry Robbins, chief executive of shareholder Glenview Capital Management, had lobbied for the Reit.
Real estate is an important part of McDonald's business. The company collects rents from franchisees and those payments increased 26 per cent from 2009 to 2014. Last year, when sales and profits dropped, rents accounted for more than 22 per cent of McDonald's total revenue.
McDonald's shares have been trading at record highs since Easterbrook said on Oct. 22 that a rebound in quarterly sales at established restaurants showed his turnaround plan was beginning to take hold.
McDonald's executives are searching for ways to bring more diners through the chain's doors. They reported that all-day breakfast in the United States is performing well since being launched on Oct. 6. They also are rethinking value menus and planning more restaurant renovations.
The breakfast expansion, hailed by so-called"breakfastarians," irked some restaurant operators who worried that it would slow service and ding sales of more profitable lunch and dinner items. "All-day breakfast will be our next growth platform," said McDonald's USA President Mike Andres. He and other executives declined to quantify the sales lift from the new programme.
McDonald's also announced plans to step up restaurant sales to franchisees and to cut even more costs.
The company whet investor appetite by raising its quarterly dividend to 89 cents per share from 85 cents. Executives said McDonald's would take on additional debt to help fund its plan to give more money back to shareholders through share buybacks and other programs.
For 2016, McDonald's expects overall restaurant sales to increase 3 per cent to 5 per cent and operating income to grow 5 per cent to 7 per cent, excluding charges.
Shares of the chain, which was among the fast-food companies targeted in a multicity protests for higher wages on Tuesday, closed little changed at US$113.22.


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A white Oregon substitute teacher allegedly hit a black student on the head with a clipboard and called him the n-word, according to a new lawsuit filed against Portland Public Schools by the boy's mother.
Lamar Warren's attorney told the Oregonian that Lamar and his friends at Martin Luther King Jr. School, a Pre-K-8 school, were talking in class in October 2017 when the teacher, Bruce Niemann, went over and allegedly hit him on the forehead with the metal clip. Later, when Lamar was telling his friends about the incident, Niemann allegedly walked over and called them the n-word and voiced his support for President Trump.
Deputy District Attorney Nicole Hermann, however, said there were different accounts of the alleged assault, including a guardian of one of the boys who "expressed skepticism."
A memo from the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office also said that video from the day showed one of the boys touching Niemann, but no contact initiated by the substitute teacher.
Lamar's mother, Elisha Warren, claims in the lawsuit that her son suffered "humiliation, anger, loss of trust, hypervigilance and anxiety," as well as "head pain (and) discomfort."
She's suing for $300,000 in damages.


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ICA-EU Partnership on Co-operatives in Development
People Centered Businesses in Action
Year One (March 2016-Feb 2017) – Status Report and Action Plan for Year Two (March 2017 – Feb2018)
i. Background
The ICA-EU Partnership agreement was signed in March 2016 in Brussels, Belgium, where the project team kicked off in June 2016. A meeting to review year 1 and plan year 2 was organized in March 2017 in San Jose, Costa Rica. The project aims on strengthening the Alliance at the global and regional level. Impacts at the global, regional and local level are envisioned owing to the nature, structure and scope of the Alliance and its management
Status – Year One
ii. Work areas and activities (Research & Action)
The Asia Pacific region as diverse as it is vast in all aspects. Steps were taken towards policy direction for the region in implementing the project. Sustainable Development Goals, Work & Ownership in Co-operatives and Youth inclusion in the co-operative movement are the three policy priorities. Affiliates thus far are National Co-operative Council, Sri Lanka, Economic and Social Development Council of Palestine, National Association of Mongolian Agricultural Co-operatives, National Agricultural Central Co-operative Federation Limited, Nepal. Immediate priority is to increase the number of member organizations affiliated to the project and foster meaningful collaborations.
a. Background meetings, workshops and research
[Focus areas – work and ownership in the co-operative typology normally represented by CICOPA]
Stakeholders meeting on collective entrepreneurship (focus on artisanal, industrial and service provider co-operatives) at Uralungal Labour IT Park in collaboration with National Cooperative Union of India, National Labour Co-operative Federation (India), CICOPA and Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society Ltd. The meeting largely focused on 'workers' co-operatives to learn about their ownership and management models as well as 'social' co-operatives and the role they can play in building a sustainable society.
Following the stakeholders meeting, a regional workshop organized in collaboration with CICOPA and the National Co-operative Union of India on collective entrepreneurship and co-operatives with focus on industrial and service co-operatives during the 12th Regional Assembly in New Delhi. The half day workshop resulted in commitment from ICA-AP, the partnership program and CICOPA to develop thematic research projects and strategise the formation of networks representative of 'work and co-operatives'
Consultative engagement and meetings on the subject matter with ULCCS, NCUI, ILO Sri Lanka office, SANASA Federation, National Federation of Handicrafts Co-operatives, Sri Lanka Consumer Co-operative Societies Federation and the National Co-operative Council of Sri Lanka, and the EU Delegation for Sri Lanka and Maldives, organized as a research based exploratory meeting in Colombo. Concept for the research and questionnaire sent out to members and stakeholders. Terms of reference and preliminary research and roles to be played will be discussed with CICOPA during 10th APCMC. Research estimated to be completed by ICA General Assembly in Malaysia 2017. Youth and Skill development to be included as sub themes under this study.
b. Youth and co-operatives [Policy Event and Global Research Theme]
The 1st Asia Pacific youth summit attracted over 70 participants from 15 countries. The average age of participants can be said to be around 25 years. A day was spent on 'Youth Panel on Co-operative Policy' that brought together successful and young co-operators to share insights on what kind of policy must co-operatives adopt to promote inclusion of youth in co-operatives. The four main points from the youth statement adopted by youth participants are the following: Include and Mainstream youth in co-op management & leadership, Create awareness on co-op model, Promote Gender equality within and outside the co-op movement and Encourage research on co-operatives.
All units of ICA-EU Partnership will begin a harmonized global research on youth and co-operatives. The main goals of the research would be to highlight how cooperatives can benefit the youth, and seek ways to enhance the inclusion, opportunities and empowerment offered by cooperatives to young people – especially by conveying suggestions stemming from the youth themselves. While a more refined focus ought to be further discussed between the regions, there already seems to be a consensus to link it with the programme's advocacy activities. The outcomes could for instance fuel an advocacy strategy dedicated to address youth issues, in particular in the field of employment. The theme of youth will be ascertained considering the following sub themes: * Employment opportunities, * Education & training, * A sectorial approach – to reflect the contrasted situations in the sectors, * Innovation and innovative models, * Identifying constraints hindering them. The report will include best practices. Another interesting option could be to include practical toolkit/tools, aimed at the youth or at cooperatives.
c. Cooperative Development meeting [Run up to the regional platform]
The meeting was organized on a sub-regional basis and was aimed to enhance linkages & networking activities of co-operative organizations active in development and to develop synergies in the sub region among co-operatives in the areas of business, investment and trade that can result in the socio-economic growth of the individual members and communities, as co-ops are equitable in nature. The main objectives of the meeting are to create a platform for knowledge exchange among co-operative development organizations, establish trade and business linkages and institute a regional policy monitoring mechanism.
The meeting was organized in collaboration with Alliance member – Economic and Social Development Center of Palestine and the national umbrella organization for co-operatives in Jordan – the Jordan Co-operative Corporation (JCC), and saw the participation of Saudi Arabia Co-operative Societies Council, ILO representatives from Jerusalem and Amman, We Effect and Oxfam GB from Palestine and government representatives from the Ministry of Economy (UAE) and the Ministry of Labor (Palestine). Key points of discussion: 1.) A need to map the community needs with a regional uniform co-operative law and Implementation of feasible taxation system for coops, 2.) The need for access to Finance and Loans for co-operatives must be addressed, 3.) There is a need to promote voluntary work-possibly to provide decent work and support needs of the community 4.) Research on co-operatives and market opportunities; Niche markets need to be identified, 5.)Enhance strong relationship with the ICA
Envision and strategically organize two sub-regional co-operative development meetings and launch a co-operative development network for Asia Pacific at a regional meeting-to coincide with a high level ICA-AP co-operative conference instrument. The network and the platform will focuses on co-operatives and development and can be used to help co-operative actors share knowledge and monitor contributions to SDGs on a regional level. A platform for global actors was launched in Quebec in October 2016 during the International Summit.
d. Bilateral / Multilateral Engagements
Over the course of year 1, staff working on the project reached out to the EU Delegations, international development agencies and supranational organizations to create awareness and express support of the Alliance and the ICA-EU Partnership. The following organizations were involved.
European Union Delegations to India & Bhutan; Sri Lanka & Maldives; Jordan, Philippines and Nepal
International Labour Organization – Offices in - Coop Unit (Geneva); Amman (Jordan); Beirut (Regional office for Arab states); Jerusalem (Palestine); Manila (Philippines), Colombo (Sri Lanka) and participation at the 16th ILO Regional Meeting for Asia Pacific in Bali (Indonesia) and ASEAN Co-operative Business Forum – Meeting in Manila (Philippines).
Institute of Rural Management Anand (India) – One of the renowned institutes on rural management in India organized a conference on farmer producer organizations that exist as enterprises that work with co-operative principles but are registered under a legislation meant for corporations.
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation – SAARC was communicated with on multiple accounts. The SAARC secretariat is seated in Kathmandu and ICA-AP engaged this regional body in an attempt to monitor policies of member states. SAARC will also be engaged during capacity building activity on youth in Bhutan in year 2.
Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) –ICA was represented at the third GCC Forum by the regional director considering enhancing membership from the region and finding synergies in work areas.
Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG)
BCCM (Australia) represented the Partnership at the MSG spearhead group meeting where an introduction to the Alliance was shared and the need to engage with co-operatives, highlighted, with other participants.
e. Visibility
EU section in the Newsletter and Social Media Drive
Annual Action Plan- Asia Pacific ICA-EU Partnership on Coops in Development


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Scheduled courses
Ceramics and nature13 – 14 – 15 September 2013
Fire – earth – water – air are analysed through the entire ceramic-making process and a bridge is built between prehistoric techniques and more current contemporary art; all set against the stunning open air backdrop of the Faenza hills.
Duration: 16 hours
Target: everybody
Ceramic item to take home
Tutors: Marco Malavolti, Matteo Zauli
Location: Zauli Museum and Sottosasso ceramics workshop (via Gabellotta 22, Marzeno di Brisighella)
13 September from 9am to 1pm: theory with Matteo Zauli
- guided tour of museum
- presentation of course
- brief journey through contemporary art
Afternoon: guided tour of International Museum of Ceramics
14 September from 9:30am to 11:30pm (with lunch break): practical application with Marco Malavolti at the Sottosasso workshop
- arrival and tour of Sottosasso workshop
- participants learn about basic techniques and create their own small pottery items
- lunch in Brisighella
- finishing off items and glazing
- firing
- picnic on the lawn
- end of firing
15 September from 11am to 1pm: collect ceramics from Sottosasso ceramics workshop or Zauli Museum
- collect pottery
- farewell drinks
Number of participants: 8 – 15
Cost per participant: € 285 (incl. VAT)
Cost includes:
- ceramic items made in workshop
- transport to Sottosasso ceramics workshop and Brisighella
- evening picnic on the lawn at Sottosasso
- guided tour of Zauli Museum
- Zauli Museum catalogue
- guided tour of International Museum of Ceramics
Three nights B&B € 120.00 in a double room, including guided tour of International Museum of Ceramics.


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Merit is dedicated to working with families to satisfy payment obligations including, but not limited to, creating payment plans, etc. so students can remain enrolled in programming. Accounts that fall into arrears without communication to Student Services or installment arrangements may be sent to collections. Students' participation may be interrupted if accounts fall behind in payment. Applications with unpaid registration or private lesson deposits cannot be processed.
What is the withdrawal procedure?
All requests for withdrawal must be received by the program manager of the respective department, in writing, before considered withdrawn. Verbal requests to withdraw do not fulfill this requirement. Notifying the teacher does not constitute notice of withdrawal. The effective date of withdrawal is the date that the written notice is received, not the last date of class or private lesson attended. Students receiving financial aid or scholarship forfeit their award upon withdrawal.
What is the refund policy for Instrumental & Vocal Music and Early Childhood programs?
The refund policy is as follows:
What is the refund policy for private lessons?
If you didn't receive lessons that were paid for but were not taken due to instructor absence, Student Services will credit your account appropriately at the end of the semester when attendance is reviewed.
Cancellations: Group Classes (Instrumental & Vocal Music)
While this is unusual, classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. If this occurs, the school will make every effort to reschedule the student for another class at a convenient time. If this is not possible, you will receive a full refund including both tuition and registration fees. Band small group cancellations may offer the option for the student to enroll in private lessons in place of the group at an equal tuition rate.
Cancellations: Private Lessons
Students who wish to withdraw from lessons must notify their private teacher as well as the private lesson manager.
While we are dedicated to providing as much aid as possible to requesting families, financial aid is a limited resource and is awarded on a first come, first served basis. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate all requests.
How do I apply for financial aid?
Please fill out our online financial aid application or submit a copy of your 1040 tax return (2018) or other documents reflective of your household income to Student Services at firstname.lastname@example.com or in-person in Room 101 or 102. If you are unable to provide a tax return, please inquire with Student Services about alternative documentation.
When will my financial aid be applied?
Once approved, your financial aid will be applied once you have provided the $30 registration fee for the Academic Year ($15 Summer Session), and, if applicable, paid the deposit for the first four private lessons.
How often do I need to submit my financial aid documents?
In order for us to maintain a fair and equitable process, families must resubmit their financial aid documents annually. Student Services will keep your documents on file for one full calendar year. Due to limited resources, submitting your documents does not guarantee your student will receive financial aid. Many factors are taken into consideration.
Are new students eligible to receive financial aid?
New students can receive financial aid if their family's tax return deems them eligible, and if financial aid funds are still available (As noted above, financial aid is a limited resource and awarded on a first come, first served basis).
What would prevent a student from receiving financial aid?
There are a variety of reasons why a student might not receive financial aid (listed below):
For questions or more information regarding financial aid, please email Student Services at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 312-786-9428.
Merit's instrument rental program is administered through the Glasser-Rosenthal Library.
The rental program is open to students who are currently enrolled and receiving financial aid. Please note that rentals are subject to availability, so you are encouraged to see the librarian about instrument needs soon after completing class registration!
Academic Year 2019 – 2020 Rental Fee: $37 – $170 (sliding scale, based on financial aid)
You can submit an application to rent an instrument here.
Missed classes:
Make-up classes:
Music Master 2 families:
If you plan to discontinue your class:
Students must arrive on time and attend all classes each week.
If you know your child will be absent in advance:
If your child is absent unexpectedly:
Examples of excused absences:
Examples of unexcused absences:
Failure to submit an Absence Approval Form or to phone in an unplanned absence may result in an "unexcused" absence. After one unexcused absence or three excused absences, the student and his/her parents will be called in for a meeting. At this time the student's future in the program will be determined. Any student asked to leave the program may have his/her Private Lesson Passport revoked.
How does the automatic re-enrollment program work?
Students who join the automatic re-enrollment program complete their formal registration once and receive a secured spot in class in perpetuity (or until you tell us you'd like to cancel). Your credit card will then be charged at the start of each 10-week session and bypass any future registration and payment paperwork.
What are the benefits of automatic re-enrollment?
Discounted tuition
Students enrolled in the automatic re-enrollment program receive a 10% discount on class tuition!
Reserved/Priority spots in class
Students who participate in automatic re-enrollment will be enrolled in upcoming classes before registration opens to the general public. This means that your student will have "first dibs" on their preferred class time- no more losing a spot in your favorite class simply because someone else completed their registration before you!
Skip the paperwork
Once you join the automatic re-enrollment program, your job is done! Skip the paperwork and hassle of enrolling for classes every 10 weeks- we'll take care of the work for you.
What if I want to move to a new class for the upcoming session?
You will be contacted by the Early Childhood Program administration a few weeks before the start of each upcoming session to confirm your student's preferred class schedule. You will be welcome to change your class day and time if needed and will also be able to move into the next level class if your student will be graduating to the next age range.
I love the idea of this program- how do I join?
Simply add the coupon code "AUTOENROLL" to your first class purchase during online check-out. After your first registration, your credit card will be charged automatically at the start of each session for the registration fee (assessed once per academic year and once per summer) and class tuition (minus the 10% discount). You are responsible for letting Merit know if you wish to discontinue classes and automatic payments.
What happens if I fail to keep my credit card information current in my account?
You must keep a valid credit card number on file to participate in the automatic re-enrollment program. If your credit card number changes or expires and you fail to proactively update your account information at Merit, your student will be automatically withdrawn from the auto-enroll program and will no longer receive the priority registration benefits and tuition discounts associated with the program.
What happens if I choose to discontinue Early Childhood classes at Merit?
You must alert Merit's Student Services Department in writing at least two weeks in advance of when you would like to discontinue your participation in the automatic re-enrollment program. Students who choose to discontinue within their first 7 or 10-week session of classes will have the 10% tuition discount billed back to their credit card. Students who have attended at least two full, consecutive 7 or 10-week class sessions will be able to keep their 10% tuition discount but will be held to the following refund schedule:
Students withdrawing from Early Childhood classes are subject to the rules and regulations outlined in Merit School of Music Enrollment Policies.
What if I don't want to participate in the automatic re-enrollment program? What are my alternative registration options?
Merit also offers per-term registration. You are welcome to register for each 7 or 10-week session of Early Childhood classes individually however you will not be eligible for the automatic renewal tuition discounts and class spots will be subject to availability. You will need to complete a new class registration for every session in which your student participates.
Our address is:
Merit School of Music
Joy Faith Knapp Music Center
38 South Peoria St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Merit is easily accessible by car, public transportation, and rideshare. However, parking in our West Loop neighborhood is extremely limited and our parking lot is for permit parking only.
Due to the limited space in our lot, parking is strictly enforced and vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense. There are two 30-minute visitor parking spots available to guests who check-in at the front desk.
Parking options include metered street parking around Merit as well as nearby paid public parking lots. We recommend using SpotHero to conveniently find a parking spot.
The safety of students, families, faculty, staff, and all visitors to the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center is of the utmost importance to the Merit School of Music.
In cases of inclement weather or emergency situations, Merit will actively monitor the situation and keep you up-to-date on the status of classes via the email on your Merit account. In urgent situations, we may also text or call the phone number on file. You can also check www.meritmusic.org or www.emergencyclosingcenter.com for updates at any time.
Please always use your discretion if you personally believe your commute to be unsafe and report any absences to your teacher and/or Program Manager/Director as soon as possible.
In order to ensure we can get in contact with you in emergency situations, always make sure your contact information is up-to-date on your Merit account at ASAP.com.


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Create / Edit Course
Course Management provides convenient way to program and to run different courses.
Course management allows organizing one time sporadic courses or courses following complex educational programs
Important! Please use "preparation" state during creation of the course and change it to the "registration" only once you are sure that all data including finances are correctly filled up.
Important! If course admission requires payments or donations, payement methods should be defined previously at organization management
- DISCIPLINE - main subject of the course
- DIDACTIC MODULE - relates to didactic module if course follows Educational Program
- TITLE - title of the course
- SLUG - automatically generated from the title url friendly name
- SUMMARY - short, one paragraph description of the course
- DESCRIPTION - more in depth specific description of the course
- LOCATION - venue where the course will take place
- IMAGE - image which will appear on the course page
- POSTER - the course's poster
- ORGANIZER INSTITUTION - refers to the Institution which runs the Educational Program. If course is not following Educational Program, Organizer is the same as Host
- HOST - refers to the organization which is executing the course
- FINACES MANAGED BY - establish if finances should be managed by:
- Organizer
- Host
- STATUS - sets course organizational status:
- preparation - at this stage the course page is invisible for users
- registration - course data is published and students can enroll for the course
- finished - course data is published but enrolment is closed
- cancelled - course data is published with clear canceled message
- sold out - course data is published but enrolment is closed reaching vacancy limit
- postponed - course data is published with clear postponed message
- OBSERVATIONS - internal observations, not visible for the students
- INSTRUCTORS - the instructor chosen to lead the course
- MAIN LANGUAGE - main language in which course will be performed
- SECOND LANGUAGE - if the course is translated into a language of your choice
- BEGINS - date & time of the beginning of the course
- FINISH - date & time of the end of the course
- SCHEDULE - more detailed time table of the course's sessions
- MIN. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS - refers to min number of participant which makes course viable
- MAX. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS - refers to max number of participants usually limited by the venue capacity
Important! If your course requires payments or donations, after setting the course data you should setup the course finances.


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Belgian court finds Abdeslam guilty of terrorism-related attempted murder in relation to shootout in Brussels in March 2016
A Belgian court has found Salah Abdeslam, the last surviving suspect in the 2015 Paris attacks, guilty of terrorism-related attempted murder over a shootout with police in Brussels days before his capture in 2016, and sentenced him to 20 years in jail.
In its judgment, the court in the Belgian capital said "there can be no doubt" about Salah Abdeslam and his co-defendant Sofiane Ayari's involvement in extremism. Prosecutors had asked for 20-year jail terms for both.
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In September 2018 members of 4th and 10th Kingswood Brownies headed to London to explore our capital city. First stop was Girlguiding HQ and ICANDO. We picked up the ICANDO trail and headed out to visit Buckingham Palace; Downing Street; Trafalgar Square and Westminster to name a few. Lunch followed in Westminster and then we headed onto the tube to Pax Lodge. At Pax Lodge we took part in the Pax Lodge challenge and got presented our very special Pax Lodge pins.
There was a lot of walking but we all had a very special memorable day in London.


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VeeamON 2017: New initiatives unveiled
At the Partner Day opening keynote address of VeeamON2017, which is currently taking place in New Orleans from 16-18 May, Veeam unveiled several partner-centric initiatives and offerings to help drive revenue growth and leverage business opportunities.
Peter McKay who has recently been promoted to Co-CEO said, "With these new solutions, Veeam is strengthening its leadership position in the Backup as a Service (BaaS) and DRaaS market and extends its 100 percent channel strategy from resellers to service providers."
Speaking at the event, McKay said, "Veeam is totally aligned with partner needs, we are about optimising solutions. We are about optimising things as we move forward. It is the best of times for companies that are the agilest in adapting but it is also potentially the worst of times for companies who do not change and become irrelevant to future customers. There is so much disruption going on that companies need to keep evolving".
"Digital transformation is now the top priority of CEO's, a couple of years ago, cloud, social media, big data and mobile were the trends but today it is about artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, Internet Of Things and blockchains. These are huge disruptors and they also bring opportunities."
McKay says availability is a must have for CEO's in order to achieve digital innovation and success, he says users are expecting digital life experiences through availability and they want to experience digital life.
Veeam is aggressively expanding its operations globally, they are growing their enterprise and cloud segments and the company is strengthening its leadership position in the Backup as a Service (BaaS) and Disaster recovery as a Service (DRaaS) market with 100% channel model.
Some of the new offerings include:
- New offerings in Veeam 'Always-On Cloud' Availability Platform
- Specific DRaaS enhancements for service providers
- Backup for Microsoft Office 365
- New Veeam Cloud and Service Provider Directory
- New Veeam Accredited Service Provider Program
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At Ball Mania , we pride ourselves on being a one-stop shop for everything you need for your child's birthday party in Dorel. From our huge play area to our pizza, pastas, and sodas, we have all the pieces required to make your child's birthday party perfect.
Our play area is designed for kids of all ages to enjoy. Our toddler play area is safe and fun for younger party guests, while the older kids will love to take advantage of our full Bounce Playground. We also have tunnels, slides, a ball cannon, a levitation air table, video game stations, and much more. Add some special touches to your event with our popcorn card and cotton candy cart. We offer pizza for the kids, pasta dishes for the grown-ups, and unlimited soda machines for all guests. You'll have a host to help you with planning and to assist you on the day of your party, and we always take care of set-up and cleanup. Talk to us for a free party consultation and start planning your birthday party today.


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Enjoy this uniquely beautiful cruise along the French rivers Rhône and Saône. Experience picturesque villages, world famous wine regions such as the Côte d'Or, unforgettable stretches of land in the regions of Provence and Burgundy, and impressive views of historic cities and monuments. Food, wine, art, architecture, scenery and history - it all comes together in glorious harmony in the South of France.
Traveling in comfort and style the Roman emperors would have envied, you'll find yourself falling under the timeless spell of southern France on a journey that is nothing less than "magnifique"!
This afternoon, embark the vessel and get settled into your cabin. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially-prepared Welcome Dinner.
This morning the vessel arrives in the town of Mâcon, located in southern Burgundy. This wine-producing region produces some of the most expensive wines in the world. Spend the morning exploring the city, and perhaps visit the wine museum, dedicated to the history and production of Burgundy wines. Near the city of Macon is the Cluny Abbey, dedicated to St Peter. This afternoon offers the opportunity to visit the 'spiritual heart of medieval Europe'. Founded in 910 by Guillaume d'Aquitaine, the abbey is comprised of three abbey churches. At its height, it was home to over 10,000 monks.
Continue to explore the wine region with a stop in the town of Chalon sur Saône. Half -timbered houses overlook the square, and it offers art galleries, specialty shops as well as a museum dedicated to photography. The countryside is filled with famous vineyards such as Pommard and Puligny, a wine lover's delight. This afternoon enjoy the scenery as the vessel continues its way along the Saône, or perhaps choose to explore the medieval towns of Brancion and Cormatin and rejoin the vessel in Tournus.
At the confluence of the Rhone and the Saône rivers, sits the third-largest city in France. This UNESCO World Heritage city is known for its cuisine as well as historical and architectural landmarks such as the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere and the Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon) which is the Renaissance area along the bank of the Saône.
Relax this afternoon as the vessel sails through the picturesque countryside.
The Provencal city of Avignon is home to the Papal Palace, once the seat of Western Christianity in the 14th century. The Papal Palace, was home to six papal conclaves but became obsolete when the papacy decided to return to Rome.
The area of Provence is also home to the Pont du Gard, a three-level aqueduct constructed over 2000 years ago by the Romans and is one of the architectural masterpieces of the ancient world. Your vessel remains in Avignon this evening.
Arles captured the imagination of the brilliant Impressionist painter, Van Gogh. Walking through the town, many of the settings may seem familiar as some of Van Gogh's best known pieces reflect the beauty of the town.
Outside of Arles, the Camargue Nature Park is located. The Park covers 86,000 hectares and is known for its unique flora and fauna as well as semi-wild bulls and white Camargue horses.
This morning offers the opportunity to view the Ardeche Gorge, another natural wonder of the area. Visit the 'Grand Canyon of Europe' and rejoin the vessel in time for lunch. Alternately spend the day onboard relaxing. This evening is the Captain's Gala Dinner.
We bid you farewell after breakfast and hope to welcome you again soon!
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Owing to the variety of available excursions it's often difficult to choose between them - so on this cruise we offer you tailor-made and carefully composed sets of excursions that you can book in advance with 15% discount. All excursions can of course also be booked individually at regular rates on board.
|Cruise Highlights
|Unit Price
|Maconnais excursion incl. Wine Museum tour
|$ 80.00
|Visit to Cluny Abbey
|$ 68.00
|Burgundy - Excursion to Beaune incl. wine tasting
|$ 80.00
|Excursion to Brancion und Cormatin
|$ 68.00
|City tour of Lyon
|$ 45.00
|Avignon walking tour incl. Papal Palace
|$ 45.00
|Excursion to Pont du Gard and Uzès
|$ 54.00
|Arles walking tour
|$ 33.00
|Excursion to the Camargue Nature Park
|$ 53.00
|Excursion to the Ardèche Gorge
|$ 53.00
|Onboard Booking Price
|$ 283.00
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|Prices for packages booked in advance
|$ 241.00
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|$ 493.00
You're in good hands with us from the start: Let us book you a transfer from the airport or train station to the ship port and back. We can also reserve a parking place in Lyon for your car. The following prices apply per person per transfer.
Airport – Port $ 69
Train station – Port $ 47
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Phone: 205-414-3863
Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Rebecca Goodson
Rebecca Goodson is the sophomore counselor. She assists the students in their transition to the high school as well as supports the students with academic and personal concerns. She also organizes the administration of the PreACT, a tenth grade ACT assessment. Mrs. Goodson graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a Master of Arts degree in secondary science education. She also received a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has a Certificate in Psychometry. This is her 21st year working in the Mountain Brook School System. Her positions have included teaching science at Mountain Brook Junior High, serving as school counselor at Cherokee Bend Elementary, and now serving as counselor at MBHS. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and children going to the lake, sporting events, traveling, and just being together. She is proud that her boys are students in the Mountain Brook School System and has one that is in college freshman at Spring Hill College!


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The Gold Coast Catchment Association has two main roles:
The Association is the umbrella organisation for community groups who are involved in the hands on restoration, maintenance and protection of the Gold Coast's natural areas. We also run our own programs and events that help educate and engage people with the environment
Ultimately we are about helping the community do something real. We support the "doers" who plant trees, remove weeds, care for native animals and clean up our waterways and monitor the health of our environment!


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About a Vampire (Argeneau #22) by Lynsay Sands
This is the book fans of the Argeneau series have long been waiting for. The handsome Justin Bricker is sent on a mission to do away with the remains of some rogues and as luck would have it, Holly Bosley arrives at the funeral home because she forgot to file some papers. Justin tries to control her but Holly takes off running in fear. When Holly trips and dies by accidentally stabbing herself, Bricker uses his one turn to change Holly into an immortal. It's not a wasted turn however because as luck would have it, Holly is Bricker's soulmate.
Bricker is confident that it will be easy for him to win Holly over. He's never had any trouble with the lades before. Bricker is absolutely handsome and unlike many of the older immortals, he is in touch with what is going on. What Bricker didn't plan on is the fact that Holly is not a single woman. Even if Holly doesn't immediately run back to her husband when she learns about her new status, immortal law forbids Bricker from interceding in a marriage. Apparently the punish involves having one's genitals torn apart repeatedly. Sounds pleasant doesn't it?
Holly quickly accepted the fact that she was an immortal but she did not suddenly fall into Justin's arms as he had hoped. I actually liked the idea that someone would chose to be faithful and not just leap because the grass looked greener on the other side. When Holly did go back to her husband, she found out why we aren't meant to read the thoughts of others. Though her husband continued to be caring and concerned, the thoughts that he had were not always generous.
As a love interest, beyond her faithfulness to her husband, I cannot say that I was enamored with Holly. Holly is yet another human female love interest who is insecure about her looks. Can we just have one love interest who hasn't got body issues please? It was made worse by the fact that of course when the nanos entered her body, they got rid of her muffin top and her few other "problem areas". I suppose the idea that people are perfect as they are is completely and utterly lost on Sands. Humans became instantly attracted to Holly and even her seemingly heterosexual female friend was flirting with her. Not cool Lynsay Sands, considering the erasure of GLBT characters in this series. Holly also took a break in school to put her husband through university and was considering bowing to pressure to put her education on hold again to earn money. So, not only did Holly have low self esteem, she was also the self sacrificing do it all for my man type of woman.


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Introduction to Blockchain
FinTech innovations create a paradigm shift and blockchain technology currently forms the basis of this shift. We offer you the opportunity to become part of this and ready you for a digital future.
Do you want to learn everything about Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain technology? Then the Minors 'Introduction to Blockchain (15 ECT)' and 'Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Business, Law & IT (30 ECT)' at the The Hague University are something for you!
These Minors, with an average student rating of 9.9, are designed together with experts from the field and various companies. You can therefore immediately put your new knowledge into practice by solving a specific blockchain related issue of an organization. The theory lessons are provided by experts from the professional field and researchers from The Hague University.
The Minor also offers you the opportunity to expand your network through various events with (inter)national guest speakers (inhouse & outhouse events!). Moreover, the previous excelling students quickly found graduation assignments or part time jobs within the world of Blockchain.
Of course you are not alone in this expedition. The Blockchain Education Centre, situated in The Hague, and an active online community of crypto enthusiasts are ready to help you in our Discord channel with more than 150 Blockchain fanatics.
The following topics are covered during the Minor 'Introduction to Blockchain':
- fundamentals of Blockchain: cryptography, consensus, governance and game theory;
- smart contracting;
- token economics and assessment criteria;
- social and economical impact;
- "third generation Blockchains";
- value proposition in practice and business assignments with active coaching.
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Learning outcome 1: the student explains the blockchain technology and its technical, economic and social characteristics.
Learning outcomes 2: the student (e) applies the technical basic principles of blockchain technology in various practical skills and in business processes.
Learning outcome 3: the student considers the socio-economic impact of blockchain technology and its ecosystem + Learning outcome 4: the student assesses the current blockchain projects that try to solve global problems.
Learning outcome 5: the student applies the characteristics of blockchain technology to the different types of (global) business strategies, models and processes and evaluates possible opportunities and / or threats for an organization.
Learning outcomes 6: The student constructs in a group an advice plan for an organization with a blockchain related issue.
This Minor is open to all students with an interest in new technology and innovation and that need to follow a 15 ECT Minor.
1. Small theory tests during class (10%)
2. Students provide a portfolio in which both theoretical assignments and practical skills are tested (50%)
3. Students deliver, in teams of four, an advice to a company that has a blockchain-related problem (40%)
All parts must be finished with > 5.4 to pass this Minor.
Required Reading:
- Mastering Bitcoin – A. Antonopoulos (will be provided)
- Mastering Ethereum – A. Antonopoulos (will be provided)
- The Bitcoin Standard – S. Ammous (will be provided)
- THUAS Blockchain Reader (will be provided)
Recommended Literature
- Literature and many other sources. Literature list:
Lessons will be mostly held during Thursdays and Fridays