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DescriptionSine Qua Non Syrah 2006
A Shot in the Dark
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"Performing better from bottle than it did from barrel, this prodigious red exhibits incredibly velvety tannins, a seamless style, and no noticeable oak (which is remarkable given the fact it spent 32 months in barrel). Dense purple to the rim with an extraordinary perfume of blueberry pie, blackberries, soy, Asian spices, and hints of forest floor and charcoal, this is a complex, rich, seamless, well-balanced tour de force in winemaking. A full-bodied, exuberant, unabashedly California Syrah, it will offer stunning drinking over the next 10-15+ years." (100 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #190, Aug. 2010)
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In August 2018 EON's standard tariffs increased for the second time in 2018. Did this increase impact you? If it did, then it's time to get off that expensive variable tariff and find a better deal.
The most recent price increase was on EON's variable tariffs, the change impacted 1.8m customers.
If you are a customer that has dual fuel, you could see your bills increase by 4.8%, or around £55 each year, starting from 16 August 2018.
Price change news
The most recent price increase comes on top of EON's April hike. Earlier this year multiple discounts were dropped, resulting in a 2.6% or £30 more per year for the average customer. EON dropped their discount for dual-fuel customers, as well as their paperless billing discount.
This was a painful pill to swallow for customers that had taken extra steps to reduce their energy costs.
EON blamed the price increase on rising wholesale energy costs; they say their costs have increased by 20% since 2017.
Energy industry watchdog OFGEM reports that wholesale, network and government prices increased a total of 14.1% in the year to May 2018.
The increases are more substantial in electricity usage, electricity only customers will see their prices rise by 6.2% while gas only customers will face a 3.3% increase.
The average dual-energy customer will see their annual bill increase from £1,153 to £1,208.
I am an EON customer – does this affect me?
The price hike affected only variable rate tariffs, and EON says that they have worked to contact impacted customers to offer fixed rate alternatives and energy-saving tips.
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Aprile Duda
Territory Manager
Favourite Wine Memory
I was in Austria for a conference and we had eaten at this wonderful old restaurant. ( I know old in Austria goes without saying). After dinner we were led to a 300 year old wine cellar and treated to some pretty spectacular wines. Unfortunately, not being in the business at the time, I didn't realize how important it was to remember the wine or the restaurant, but it was amazing. Of course, that memory was no comparison to the trip "down under " with my Lifford family! This time I wrote everything down!
Favourite Grape
It depends on the day, season and social!
Previous Life
I sold car rentals, intimate apparel, chocolate, rice and pet food.
First Job
Flipping burgers at the Red Grill in Woolco. (I think I just dated myself).
Proudest Childhood Moment
Playing the part of one of the lead "Cows" in our elementary school play. Ok, you can stop laughing now!
Your Indulgence
PJ day and a good book.
Your Inspiration
My family and friends…you know who you are!
Your Retreat
Kahshe Lake is my retreat. Sitting on the dock with my "peeps" and, of course, a cocktail or two!
Famous Person You'd Most Like to Meet
Oprah Winfrey, because she has come so far in her life and overcome such huge hurdles to get there.
Actor Who Would Play You in the Film of Your Life
I'd like to think Jennifer Aniston would play the role of Aprile Duda (cause we look alike right? LOL)
Title of Your Autobiography
Through the Good and the Bad…We Survive


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This practical guide is the result of a six-year project led by GRET in partnership with the Provincial office of agriculture and forestry in the uplands in the north of Houaphan province in Laos. It examines the development of sustainable value chains based on bamboo, involving farmers as well as the private sector and the government.
The introduction describes the collective learning approach adopted by the project to support stakeholders in the bamboo sector to co-develop sustainable value chains.
The four practical sections describe the methods and tools developed by the project:
- experimentation of bamboo forest management techniques, defined and implemented by farmers and the National centre for forestry research;
- support provided to farmers to prepare bamboo forest management plans;
- annual monitoring of changes in the forest, implemented by farmers;
- creation and training of bamboo farmers' groups.
This guide highlights the challenges involved in implementing a collective learning process when developing value chains based on a sustainable and fairly shared natural resource.
Porbounmixaithor H., Huynh P., Herchuechang A., Saengmany B., Melki S., Community-based management of natural bamboo forests, Nogent-sur-Marne, Éditions du GRET, 2016, Practical guide, 364 pages


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Transforming food purchasing with advanced analytics in procurement
Today there is endless information available at near-real time. This can overwhelm food procurement teams and result in missed opportunities and poor decision-making.
It takes too long to collate the data into the insight needed to understand a commodity market and prepare for supplier negotiations. Using technology, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), is one of the technologies with the greatest potential to transform food procurement teams right now.
The sources are so disparate and disorganised that the category buyer and procurement analyst is forced to focus on the top 5 or so food spends; the rest are often ignored. As a result significant savings are missed in the tail spend.
Find out more.
Cost reduction remains the top priority for CPOs as they look to support growth in uncertain markets.
Missed opportunities in the tail spendFood category buyers and procurement teams in general spend lots of time and money on research and analysis of the limited items which comprise their core spend. As a result, the tail spend remains a largely untapped resource. If equal attention could be paid to all areas of spend, organisations would be able to realize significant cost savings.
New technologies needed to harness data-driven-insightsIntroducing modern digital technologies into procurement will improve purchasing performance and help to realize wider business goals. Analytical tools which allow procurement teams to increase their productivity and performance, whilst also realizing cost savings in supplier negotiations, are vital to the continued development of the procurement function.
People, processes and technology will determine future Improvements in procurement capabilities. Investment in each of these three areas will play a crucial role in the evolution of procurement performance.
"Food procurement has been largely left behind in the digital revolution. That needs to change."
What could digital transformation bring to procurement?
The Deloitte Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey, 2018, found that:
61% of procurement leaders delivered better year-on-year savings performance
33% of procurement leaders believe that their digital procurement strategy will enable them to deliver on their organisational objectives and value
Modern technology usage is low, with only 33% of procurement leaders using technologies such as predictive analytics and collaboration networks
51% of procurement leaders believe their teams do not have sufficient capabilities to deliver on their procurement strategy
17% of procurement leaders do not have a digital procurement strategy
Technologies such as Advanced Analytics and Robotic Process Automation are at the forefront of the procurement digital transformation.
Predictive strategic sourcing, automated transactional procurement and proactive supplier relationship management are just the start of this technological revolution.
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Mintec is an independent global leader and trusted provider of advanced analytics tools, insights and pricing information for raw material costs. Our mission is to help our customers achieve significant savings by providing superior data, advanced analytics tools and data-driven insights.
Mintec has been providing market leading raw material price data and business intelligence tools to leading global procurement teams for more than 30 years. The original founders saw an opportunity to bring the data and tools to market to allow others to leverage the available information in ways that had never been done before.
Our new Insight-as-a-Service platform, Mintec Analytics, is the next stage of our evolution. At its heart, Mintec Analytics is a data integration platform. We have standardized and structured thousands of different data sets and made research much easier and faster for our clients. This can revolutionize procurement productivity by providing, in a matter of seconds, a quantity of information that would take a team of analysts many weeks to collate.
Mintec Analytics contains accurate, unrivalled content available to you at one push of a button to ensure you are prepared for your pricing negotiations.
The Mintec Analytics platform gives you access to raw materials, packaging, transportation and labour prices, in addition, to weather, drivers (including supply and demand), events, top producers and exporters, fundamentals and currency data. Graph and analyse the data to build and share your own dashboards, generate price alerts, cost models and much more.


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Dealing with unemployment
Losing your job isn't just about your career. It can affect your
health and relationships.
The first thing to do is sort out your finances for the next two
months. After that, you can start thinking about the longer
If you're struggling after losing your job it's ok to ask for
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Include necessities like rent or mortgage payments, loans,
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Know where you stand financially.
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If you lost your job because your employer went into liquidation
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see a list of job vacancies around Australia.
For more training or work experience to help you find and keep a
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the department as soon as you can. Your reduced income might mean
you're eligible for the Family Tax Benefit - or a bigger benefit
You can also get free help from the Department of Human
Financial Information Service (FIS) officers and social
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held in your local area on redundancy and financial
A redundancy is when your employer terminates your employment
because they either decide that your job is no longer needed, or
they become insolvent or bankrupt. You will usually receive a
redundancy payment, which will have rate of tax applied that's
lower than your marginal tax rate.
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also include a payment in lieu of notice and a 'golden handshake'
or other incentive payment.
A redundancy package includes your unused annual leave and long
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paid out to you when you leave an organisation.
If your employer has gone into administration or liquidation and
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get financial help from the Australian Government through the Fair Entitlements
For more information on the tax rates of a redundancy package
see the Australian Taxation Office's redundancy
payments webpage.
Some insurers offer redundancy insurance as optional cover on income
protection policies. Redundancy insurance can provide
short-term financial assistance if you lose your job
Unless you are retiring, your payout will have to last you until
you get another job, and this may take longer than you think.
Prepare an emergency budget to get a clear idea of your ongoing
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If you have received a large payout, you could:
Then you can draw the money down slowly to cover your ongoing
Paying down debt is a great idea when you have a new job to go
to, but first find out what waiting periods (if any) will apply
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Losing your job can be a very stressful
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Tips And Tricks For A Successful (And Stress-Free) ReceptionShare
Once your ceremony is finished and you and your new spouse are finally married, the last bit of your special day will be taken up by your reception. But since so much time, effort, and money can go into a reception and things can still go awry, it can be incredibly stressful to plan a reception, as you're always worrying if it will turn out okay. So what if there was a short list of things for you to consider that would make your reception more likely to succeed? If you're looking for a few tips and tricks that can guide you towards a fantastic and stress-free reception, then here's what you need to know.
Number Your Stars
Guests can make or break a reception – so be sure you know exactly how many are coming, and how many you can afford to come. Not only does feeding and seating your guests make up about half your budget, they also take up space (a good rule of thumb is to allot about 20-25 square feet per guest), so your venue will need to expand the more your guest list will. Culling your guest list with your spouse to be will help to not only bring your budget down, but also lower the chance of something bad happening because of a rowdy, vaguely-related guest – after all, will consistently drunk and loudmouthed Aunt Mathilda really add to your wedding experience?
For Your Entertainment
Entertainment is a big part of your reception, to be sure – bands vs DJs vs MP3 playlists, etc. etc. – but they're not something that should require a lot of energy on your part. Make the really big decision without your spouse to be (aka who will provide the music) and then hand off the rest of the decision making and planning to your trusted Best Man or Maid of Honor. If you're really concerned, have them pass the final decisions by you, but don't bother nickel and diming the music companies yourself; getting someone who knows you well to do it will ensure great entertainment at your reception without overly stressing you out.
Be Realistic About Your Time
As the bride (or the groom), you'll only have so much time and energy leading up to the big day, and the last thing you want to do is to be so stressed that you can't enjoy the reason that everything is happening – your marriage. Drop non-essential tasks, or at the very least delegate them to a willing friend, and then put them out of your mind.
Getting the birdseed for your guests to throw, making and placing some handmade 'thank you' cookies in personalized bags for the end of the reception, tying miniscule handmade bows around your tables' centerpieces – at the end of the day, these tiny details aren't worth the amount of stress that you'll get from focusing on them. What's important is that you're celebrating your marriage – so let someone else worry about the bows.


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I'll be leading another "Team DeDUCKtions" effort for SFBBO this fall. The goal is to raise $50,000 this year, and with several great teams lined up to help, it may just be possible. But we'll need everyone's help. The date is set for Saturday, September 29, so mark your calendars, because I expect this will be another great day of birding and fundraising for the organization. Here's the plan so far:
Join me for a full day birding experience in some of Santa Clara County's birdiest spots! We'll tour the eastern hills, bay front, and base of the Santa Cruz Mountains. We'll meet at 7:00 am sharp in the top parking lot at Alum Rock Park and make stops at Ed Levin Park, Alviso, Sunnyvale Control Ponds, Shoreline Park, and possibly round out the day with stops at Stevens Creek Park and McClellan Ranch. (Entrance fees apply to some areas). Afterwards, join in on our team dinner and tally at a local restaurant. Please contact me for final details of the tour.
Kelly and I have been very busy thinking about our Costa Rica trip. Between calling the airline, emailing our agent, buying powerbars and stressing out about how many pairs of socks to bring, we managed to find a couple of birds for the 175+ challenge. On Wednesday night, as we were taking out our multitudinous recycling, Kelly spotted a white bird OVER OUR HOUSE. A quick dash back into the garage to retrieve the binoculars from the car revealed it was a White-tailed Kite! We couldn't believe it. We're not very far from the Stevens Creek trail, which leads through the riparian to Crittenden Marsh, so I guess we shouldn't have been too surprised, but it certainly wasn't what we were expecting. Just as fun was our experience the previous morning when we were awaken by a Belted Kingfisher giving its loud rattling call in the complex behind ours. There is a small duck pond, which we can see from our bedroom, but we expect it was merely passing through, probably toward Stevens Creek.
We love our house! And it seems many birds enjoy it too...
Soon we'll be busy searching for the Zeledonia in the mountains of Costa Rica. I'm especially interested in this bird as its origin is remains something of a mystery. Until recently it was called the "Wrenthrush", which is odd, because it doesn't appear to be related to either Wrens or Thrushes. Some experts place it among the Wood Warblers, while others place it in its one isolated family... I love stuff like that. It reminds me that there are still unanswered questions out there, and there remain so many opportunities to be amazed!
Keep working on the 175+ Challenge and sharing your stories with the group. Your discoveries will help us all. For example, Cherie just emailed me that she and her husband had a very close encounter with 6 California Condors south of Pfeiffer Big Sur Park! Way to go people!
I'm very glad several of you have been able to relocate the Indigo Bunting Kelly and I discovered on June 30 at Skyline Ridge. This bird is truly beautiful, and worth a dedicated trip to find. Most likely, it's possible it may count on both your Santa Clara and San Mateo County lists (if you are lucky enough to see it cross the line). I believe we saw it cross the line, but because I wasn't positive about the boundary, I did not mention it in my original post. Some observers have been able to do so.
Cricket and I had some time this morning to work on the 175+ Challenge. We were lucky to find at least two Least Terns at salt pond A2W. The Least Terns were toward the far side of the pond, but one was resting on the boardwalk. In each case, Forster's and Caspian Terns were nearby so easy comparison of flight style and size was possible. Scopes are highly recommended for this bird, as they were rather far from the Stevens Creek Trail, beyond Crittenden Marsh. We also rode our bikes along Shoreline Lake and Charleston Slough, finding several new birds for our total. American White Pelicans were present in good numbers. We also observed 5 Least Sandpipers at Charleston Slough, as well as numerous Marbled Godwits and small numbers of Long-billed Curlews. In two places were were also able to watch young Common Moorhen foraging in the open.
We also relocated the Common Loon at Shoreline Lake, and noticed a single Black Skimmer fly in and land on a small island at Shoreline Lake.
Kelly and I relocated one of the Great-tailed Grackles at the Coyote Creek Golf Course. The immature was hanging out near the club house and dumpster. As well, we spotted a female Wood Duck in the creek near the side entrance, accessed from Monterey Highway.
From there, we traveled to Ogier Ponds where we picked up adult and juvenile Tree Swallows, but nothing else for the challenge. Calero Reservoir was equally unproductive, probably because of the numerous boats and increasing wind. We had hoped to find Common Merganser here, but will have get that some other day. Oh well... A Golden Eagle flew over the road as we made our way to the next destination.
Almaden Lake was where we had hoped to find Belted Kingfisher or get a second chance of Common Merganser, but again no luck. There were many Snowy and Great Egret families, as well as Canada Geese.
We broke for lunch at an Ethiopian Restaurant called Gojo in San Jose before returning home. Yum!!!I After that we stopped by Walgreens in Palo Alto to pick up a prescription and found the building gutted by fire. Apparently the SJ Mercury office upstairs caught fire last night. So we went to Midtown in Palo Alto instead. After waiting in line for a while, and getting my prescription, we returned to the car and discovered that my key would not work in the ignition. It's kind of worn down from too much use, I guess. After several minutes colorful stream-of-language, we decided it was time to take the bus home. I would have remained in a horrible mood if it weren't for the Hooded Oriole calling loudly from the tree above my car. Some things always have the power to change my mood, no matter what. A brilliant orange bird, or Kelly's reminder that we always take the bus when we're on vacation...


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Liz Santos – Alguien no algo. (Someone not something)
Liz Santos is the founder of the project "Alguien no algo" (Someone not something). The project takes place in at least in 5 major cities in México at the same time. The goal is to use the tools of advertising and photography to raise awareness about what non-human animals are experiencing, specifically those that are exploited and abused.
The objective is to expose the conditions that non-human animals are forced to live in by presenting a photographic exhibition of what their life is like before they die. The mission is to help people realize that what they consume daily is not a product, but a living being that suffered and and wanted to survive.
In Mexico, they need this type of project so that the situation of non-human animals is visible to all people. The Pollination Project grant will help Liz print at least ten different photographs for each of the 5 cities in Mexico. The photos will showcase the atrocities that farm animals experience.


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Brazil international Fred says he will have to speak to his agents about reports he is on the verge of signing for Manchester United.
The Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder helped Tite's side to a 2-0 win over Croatia in a World Cup warm-up at Anfield on Sunday.
Fred is reportedly set to undergo a medical at Manchester United on Monday ahead of completing a €50million move to Old Trafford.
But the midfielder was evasive when asked about his future in the wake of the Croatia victory.
"I'll still talk to my agents to find out the reality of it," said Fred. "I want to focus only on the team.
"It's a unique time, the World Cup. We have to try to forget things from outside."
Grande vitória hoje, parabéns a todo grupo!
Great victory today, congratulations to every group! pic.twitter.com/Ww9F3BverC
— Fred Rodrigues (@Fred08oficial) June 3, 2018
Pressed further on his future, Fred added: "I'm going to talk to the people, meet my friends.
"I still do not know where I'm going."
Brazil play Austria in their final World Cup preparation match before their Russia 2018 opener against Switzerland on June 17.
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Religious and Nationalist Groups call for the ban of St Petersburg Pride
Sent by Nicolas Alexeyev
Extracts of a letter addressed to the Governor of the City.
A group of Religious and Nationalist organizations sent a common letter to the Governor of St Petersburg, Valentina Matvienko, asking her to prohibit any gay pride march in the city.
The letter of which 'rusk.ru' received a copy says:
"We are categorically against holding any public events, which in any way present a propaganda of sexual perversions.
"Any parade is a demonstration – demonstration is a form of propaganda. As a result, a gay pride is a propaganda of homosexuality.
"Love between a man and a woman exists only for one purpose – to give birth to a new life but gay pride is the propaganda of death"
"But why does no one remember that holding these actions grossly violates the right of the majority and is doubtful from the point of moral action?
"After all, for the majority of our country and, in particular, for our city, homosexuality is an unacceptable deviation from the norm, a moral rejection and a disgust.
"We are constantly told that democracy is the government of majority, but it turns out that the interests of the majority would be sacrificed to a handful of people with unnatural sexual orientation"
The statement is signed by several nationalists and religious groups among them "Intellectuals of the Orthodox Church; Russian Imperial Movement; Movement "For Faith and Fatherland", "People's Cathedral", "Imperial Russia Union".
The first official gay pride in St Petersburg is scheduled on June 26.
Belgrade Pride 2009 Organizing Committee would like to declare that, during the meeting with the Serbian Prime Minister today, they were issued an official decree signed by the Head of Serbian Police, Milorad Veljovic, which states that the public safety corps of the Republic of Serbia are not able to ensure the Constitutional right for a peaceful assembly on the Square in front of the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade.
Even though the decree given by the Ministry of the Interior is written in the form of a recommendation for the change of location of the Pride March to the Belgrade estuary, or in front of the Palata Srbije, a government building and home of many state ministries, it is absolutely unmistakeable that the Pride March 2009 has been banned. Despite the declarations of support given by the highest representatives of the government, in which they exalt the freedom of any and all social groups, LGBT community included, to publicly manifest their demands, the government did not put money where its mouth is. There was no act to support the rhetoric.
This decree is a formal admittance of the government sections of the Republic of Serbia that they are not able to adequately prevent and sanction the threats coming from the clero-fascist organizations, nor are they able to ensure the constitutional rights and freedoms of the citizens who publicly announced their legal assembly.
The Organizing Committee states that despite this ban of the Pride March, Serbian public has been given a clear answer to the question of equality in our society. This epilogue presents an obligation for all governmental and non-governmental structures, media, LGBT community, and above all, the Public Prosecutors and Judicial corps of Republic of Serbia, to form a strong platform of fight for attainment of LGBT human rights, which were taken away by this ban. The government must immediately and energetically prosecute persons and organizations which committed the criminal acts of calling for a lynch of an entire part of the Serbian population.
Now it is on the representatives of the Government of the Republic of Serbia to fulfil the promise given by the Prime Minister Cvetkovi? who said that, starting with Monday, September 21st, a strong communication with the LGBT organizations will be established. He also promised that a more positive atmosphere in the society will be created and all relevant security prerequisites will be fulfilled to ensure that the Pride March can be held at the same location where it is being held in the rest of the world – in the centre of the capital.
The State failed the fundamental test, the next exam period is approaching fast. The Republic of Serbia has capitulated, we have not.
Belgrade Pride 2009 Organizing Committee
More Informations : http://eng.belgradepride.rs/
Human rights — including justice, equality, humanity, respect and freedom of expression — and the rule of law are the foundations upon which democratic states are built. Indeed, international human rights law is grounded on the premise that all individuals are entitled to the same rights and freedoms, as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is this respect for fundamental human values that obliges governments to protect all citizens from violence and to ensure that all people enjoy equal opportunities.
Today, many individuals face discrimination, both systemic and overt, based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. Our governments seek to combat such discrimination by promoting the human rights of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. We urge all governments to ensure that neither sexual orientation nor gender identity form the basis for criminal penalties.
Our governments` policies in this area are in accordance with the principles set out in the Joint statement on human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity delivered at the United Nations General Assembly on 18 December, 2008.
Link to the Budapest Pride website: http://www.budapestpride.hu/en
Budapest Pride March 2008:
Belgrade Pride invites lesbians, gays, bisexuals, asexuals, intersexuals, trans and queer folk, their friends, families and all those who wish to build society free of fear, violence and discrimination – to join us in Pride parade!
On September 20th 2009 together we will write new history of our town; it will be the day when Serbia makes a big brave step forward in struggle for equality and freedom of all its citizens.
Let's go out to the streets together and create a free space where regardless of our differences there will be respect and solidarity, where we will promote tolerance and understanding!
Its our basic human right to freely use public spaces – so let's use it!
We will gather on September 20th in all our diversity to show that there are many ways that people love one another.
Belgrade Pride poziva lezbejke, gejeve, biseksualne , interseksualne, aseksualne, trans i queer osobe, njihove prijateljice i prijatelje, porodice i sve one koji žele da zajedno gradimo društvo slobodno od straha, nasilja i diskriminacije, da nam se pridruže u Povorci ponosa!
BELGRADE — Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said that the police will uphold public order and safety during the gay pride parade, expected to take place on September 20.
"In this country, no one is allowed to threaten or bother anyone," Dacic said, adding that the event will be laden with safety risks and that police will do everything they can to ensure order and safety.
The Pride Parade 2009 organizational committee said it supported the minister's statement, as the first clear public comment giving a guarantee that police will do everything to secure the event.
Dacic said that while signing the protocol on Tuesday on a donation from the city assembly to Belgrade police, that the joint goal of police and the city is to make Belgrade a place where personal and property security are guaranteed for all citizens, "and where police are always ready to help in emergency situations".
Belgrade Mayor Dragan Djilas said that city workers have started painting over graffiti that express threats to participants in the parade, "because it is necessary for everyone to feel safe".
He said that there are small groups that are hiding behind football supporter groups, and who use any kind of public gathering as a chance to cause riots.
Several weeks ago, the graffiti that appeared all over Belgrade threatened gay and lesbian population and those who plan on participating in the parade.
"The organizational committee informed the Interior Ministry of a study done by Zoran Dragisic of the Security University and his colleagues with an analysis of the situation and recommendations for organizing the Pride Parade," a member of the committee, Milica Djordjevic, told B92, and added that the analysis was presented to top MUP officials.
MUP officials are prepared to coordinate with the organizational committee to make sure that everything will go safely on September 20.
"Our police and its administration have experience and have already demonstrated to the citizens that they can protect them when necessary," Djordjevic said.
The organizers hope that the city will be interest in cooperation with the parade just as much as the police, human and minority rights ministry, ombudsman, and non-governmental organizations are interested.
The organizational committee asked to meet with Mayor Djilas two weeks ago, but has not heard from his office yet.
Links of the Belgrade LGBT Pride:
Moscow's mayor tried to crush the city's gay pride parade. In so doing, he did the cause of gay rights in Russia a huge service.
By Peter Tatchell, human rights campaigner
The Guardian – Comment is Free – London – 19 May 2009
Russian gay rights campaigners are toasting Moscow's homophobic mayor, Yuri Luzhkov, after he ordered the banning and violent suppression of last Saturday's Slavic gay pride parade in the Russian capital – just hours before the Eurovision song contest was staged in the city.
"Luzhkov has done more than anyone to publicise gay rights in Russia," beamed Nikolai Alekseev, the gay parade organiser, as we chatted on Sunday afternoon following his release from nearly 24 hours of police detention:
By stopping the gay parade he has provoked massive media coverage of our fight against homophobia. The Russian media has been full of reports about gay issues for the last week. This has hugely increased public awareness and understanding of gay people.
Slowly, we are eroding homophobic attitudes. Through this media visibility, we are helping to normalise queer existence. After our successive gay protests in Moscow since 2006, people are less shocked about homosexuality. We have a long way to go, but gradually we are winning hearts and minds, especially among younger Russians.
We ought to give Luzhkov an award. His violation of our right to protest has given us a remarkable platform, with day-after-day of publicity about lesbian gay human rights. It is the equivalent of about 200m roubles (£4m pounds) in free advertising.
After spending five days in Moscow, helping prepare for the parade and then participating in the brutally curtailed protest, I am awestruck by the masterful strategy and tactics of the organisers.
They had previously tried writing letters and seeking meetings with the Russian government in a bid to get action against the homophobic discrimination, harassment and violence that is widespread in Russian society. Every approach has been rebuffed. Both the federal and city authorities have refused to meet representatives of Russia's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. They will not introduce laws to tackle anti-gay violence and to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. Faced with this intransigent refusal to engage in dialogue or legislate, what are Russian queers to do? Stay silent? Do nothing?
The gay parade organisers realise that the conferences, glossy reports and low-key vigils of other Russian and international gay organisations have little or no impact on the government – or on public consciousness.
It is only visible and challenging actions, like the gay parades, that put queer issues on the public and political agenda.
The same has been true all throughout history. It has been direct action by radical campaigners like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King that has most dramatically and effectively overturned injustice.
By adapting their tactics, the Slavic Pride coordinators ran rings around the Russian and Moscow authorities and put them on the defensive.
"Luzhkov walked into our trap. We offered to meet him last week to work out an amicable solution. He refused. His refusal and the subsequent police repression of the parade gave us masses of publicity and made him look aggressive and tyrannical," said Alekseev.
As well as being full of admiration for the organisers' tactical savvy, I was also immensely impressed by their ingenuity in outwitting the Moscow police and the Federal Security Service (the successor to the Soviet-era secret police, the KGB).
Moscow's gay parade was planned like a military operation and executed with more than a whiff of James Bond-style daring and evasion. The authorities were determined to stop the protest before it happened. They put activists under surveillance and planned to pre-emptively arrest Alekseev. To prevent this, he went into hiding a few days before, moving from house to house, switching cars and trains and changing mobile phones.
Over 60 gay activists joined the parade, with others acting as logistical support, arranging transport, accommodation, food and security. They came from far-flung regions of Russia, plus a 15-strong delegation from Belarus. Most were in their early 20s. There were a few older veterans from the underground Russian gay rights movement in the 1980s, including a member of the Academy of Sciences and a nuclear physicist. Their bravery and fearlessness was totally inspiring. All of them were ready to risk being arrested, beaten, jailed, sacked from their jobs and evicted from their apartments.
On the day of the parade, we converged on the protest location – the gardens in front of Moscow State University. To fool the riot police, we arrived in limousines, disguised as a wedding party, complete with bride and groom (Alekseev).
There were three successive protests, one after the other. First, the Belarusians kicked off with chants against homophobia, which is when I was arrested for holding a placard with "gay rights" written on it in Russian and English. After we were dragged off, another group unfurled a 25-foot banner: "Gay Equality. No compromise." Then, finally, Alekseev and his "bride" were bundled into a police van. Several people were arrested for simply speaking to the media. Nearly all those detained – including myself – report being arrested with excessive force.
All in all, it was a PR disaster for the Russian and Moscow authorities, ensuring that Eurovision 2009 will be forever associated with police brutality, government homophobia and the suppression of a peaceful protest.
It is good to know that Russian gay campaigners are having the last laugh. In March, the then Moscow police chief, Vladmir Pronin, had promised there would no protests at all. No gay demos would be allowed to mar Eurovision. He boasted of "tough measures" and that protesters would be "torn to shreds." No person would be brave enough to risk the wrath of his riot police, Pronin warned.
He was wrong. There was a gay protest. Gay people had the guts to defy his uniformed thugs. By so doing, they not only defended gay human rights, they defended the right to protest of all Russians, gay and straight.
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Peter Tatchell is the Green Party parliamentary candidate for Oxford East
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Slavic Pride Update From the LGBT Moscow Wires – Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov Refuses to Speak to Organisers – Police Attempted to Arrest Nikolai Alekseev
Russian police officers arrest Nikolai Alexeyev in Moscow, 27 May 2007. Russian police arrested Russian gay rights activists and a leading British campaigner Peter Tatchell as they demonstrated outside the Moscow mayor's office.
(Photo credit: AFP Photo Maxim Marmur, Getty Images)
Slavic Pride Update From the LGBT Moscow Wires
Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov Refuses to Speak to Organisers
Three arrested but organisers vow to march regardless of threats
Moscow – 15 May 2009 by Peter Tatchell
Various senior Russian sources are reporting that Moscow police are today attempting to arrest Nikolai Alekseev and other key Slavic Pride coordinators, and are also attempting to track down and arrest British human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell in order to prevent Slavic Pride going ahead.
Mr. Alekseev, Mr. Tatchell and others have been transferred to a secure location. In case of arrest, several contingency plans have been prepared so that the Slavic Pride march will not unravel should the police catch the main coordinators, adding to the number of campaigners already arrested.
The Embassies of UK, France, Switzerland, Holland, Germany and the USA have all been notified of the plans and the risk that some of their nationals could be arrested and detained tomorrow and could require consular assistance.
Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov pointedly refused to speak to organisers or acknowledge the offer of compromise.
However, commenting on the increased number of Russians who are planning to attend this years Pride march, Slavic Pride organiser Nikolai Alekseev said
"We are glad to see that this year this event is organised, led and populated by local Russians and Moscowvites. After years of silent oppression, we are finally creating a generation of LGBT activists that are becoming bolder and are ready to step up to demand equal rights.
"The presence and solidarity shown by British human rights activist Peter Tatchell and Chicago LGBT activist Andy Thayer here in Moscow sets a good example for the local people who have braved the violent threats and taunts from Moscow Mayor Luzhkov and police chief Vladmir Pronin."
Meanwhile, in the run up to Saturday's march, Peter Tatchell was awarded the International Award of Slavic Pride for his active support of Slavic LGBT campaigns. Mr. Tatchell was selected by a jury that included notable human rights campaigners Sophie Int Veld, Volker Beck, Bertrand Delanoe and Louis Georges Tin.
Vladimir Ivanov, the film director who produced 'Moscow Pride 06', a documentary about the violent repression of the 2006 demonstration that was premiered at the Berlin film festival in 2007, was awarded the International Award of Russian Pride. As well as a film director, Mr. Ivanov has been one of the main organisers of Russian LGBT public campaigns over several years.
Diplomatic sources report that the Moscow Embassies of the people involved in Slavic Pride are concerned about people who are arriving in Moscow to attend the Eurovision celebrations and join the Pride march being beaten or arrested. They are monitoring the situation and, if necessary, it is reported that they are planning to make a joint diplomatic announcement later.
See Also:
- Slavic Pride: Tatchell Allowed Into Russia – Moscow Mayor – Gay Activists Seek Meeting – Dialogue Urged to Resolve Dispute Over Gay Parade
- Gay Pride in Moscow: Report from Andy Thayer, a Chicago Activist
- Slavic Pride: We Don't Want Moscow to Become Sodom Said Nikolai Dovydenko, Leader of the United Orthodox Youth
- Russian Lesbian Couple, Irina Fedotova and Irina Shipitko, Denied Marriage License
- Slavic Pride: UK Foreign Office Revises Guidance for Gay Travellers in Moscow
- Peter Tatchell Risks Moscow Gay Pride – Undeterred by Threat of Arrests and Bashings
- Moscow Ban of the Slavic Pride: Dutch Singer Gordon Threatens to Boycott the Eurovision Song Contest
- UN Human Rights Committee Gives Russia 6 Months to Justify Gay Picket Ban in Moscow
- Russia: Moscow Mayor Allows Anti Gay Pride Action but Bans Slavic Pride
- Russia: Lesbians to Attempt First Gay Marriage in Russia
- Russian Gay Activists Unveil Plans for Their Slavic Pride on Eurovision
Subject: Tatchell risks Moscow Gay Pride
Undeterred by threat of arrests and bashings
London – 11 May 2009 – By Peter Tatchell
A Russian ultranationalist tries to remove a placard which a veteran of British gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell holds during a demonstration in Moscow, 27 May 2007. AFP / Alexander Titorenko
Despite threats to bash and arrest the marchers, British gay human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell will attend this Saturday's Moscow Gay Pride parade – this year renamed Slavic Gay Pride to support the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality struggles in all Slavic countries, Russian and non-Russian.
The parade is scheduled to take place at lunchtime on Saturday 16 May, and coincides with the final of the Eurovision song contest which is being held later that night, also in Moscow.
The Moscow authorities have said the parade is banned and have threatened "tough measures" against anyone who tries to march. In addition, there is the likelihood of mob violence against the marchers by neo-Nazis, skinheads, ultra-nationalists and Christian fundamentalists – as happened in 2006 and 2007.
"I am joining the parade to show my support for the courageous Russian gay campaigners. All year round they risk arrest, imprisonment and queer-bashing attacks. These men and women are absolute heroes. I salute them," said Mr. Tatchell, who is the human rights spokesperson for the Green Party of England and Wales and the Green Party parliamentary candidate for the university constituency of Oxford East in south-east England.
"International solidarity is hugely important. My presence is one way to show that gay people around the world support the right of gay people in Russia to live their lives without homophobic prejudice, ostracism, discrimination and violence.
"This parade is in defence of human rights. We are defending the often violated human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Russians. They want legal protection against discrimination and hate crimes. I support their cause.
"Not all Russians are homophobic, but many are. Gay Russians suffer queer-bashing attacks, blackmail, verbal abuse and discrimination in education, housing and employment,. This shames the great Russian nation.
"Saturday's Slavic Gay Pride is about more than gay human rights. It is about the right of all Russian people to freely express their opinions and to protest peacefully. The ban on gay parades is just one example of the systematic suppression of civil liberties in Russia.
"I appeal to President Medvedev, Prime Minister Putin and Mayor Luzhkov: gay people are no threat to Russian society. Be magnanimous. Uphold democratic rights and freedoms. Allow the Slavic Gay Pride parade.
"Although I am determined to support our Russian and Belarusian comrades, like them I am anxious about what may happen to us. But we have to take some risks; otherwise the homophobes and authoritarians will win.
"I don't have much confidence that the Moscow police will accept our right to protest or that they will protect us against neo-Nazi violence.
"At Moscow Pride in 2007 I was beaten almost unconscious by right-wing extremists, while the police stood by and watched. They then arrested me. I spent several hours in police detention before being released without charge. My attackers have never been arrested, even though they were clearly identified in photos and film footage," said Mr Tatchell.
See also:
- Moscow Ban of the Slavic Pride: Dutch Singer Gordon Threatens to Boycott the Eurovision Song Contest
- UN Human Rights Committee Gives Russia 6 Months to Justify Gay Picket Ban in Moscow
- Russia: Moscow Mayor Allows Anti Gay Pride Action but Bans Slavic Pride
- Russia: Lesbians to Attempt First Gay Marriage in Russia
- Russian Gay Activists Unveil Plans for Their Slavic Pride on Eurovision
Moscow Ban of the Slavic Pride: Dutch Singer Gordon Threatens to Boycott the Eurovision Song Contest
Moscow Ban of the Gay Parade: Dutch Singer Gordon Threatens to Boycott the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision singer threatens gay rights boycott
Sent by Nikolaï Alexeyev
Pop singer Gordon says he will refuse to take the stage at the Eurovision Song Contest final in Moscow if Russian police violently suppress a gay parade in the city. The singer made the remarks in an interview with Dutch public broadcaster NOS. The organisation GayRussia announced plans for a gay rights parade to coincide with Saturday's Eurovision final, but it has been banned by the authorities.
A spokesman for Moscow's mayor said "Moscow has never had gay parades and it never will." Russian police often use strong-arm tactics to clamp down on gay rights protests. Dutch Eurovision singer Gordon, who is himself homosexual, said "If violence is used during the demonstration, I'll fly straight back to the Netherlands."
Gordon is a member of the Toppers, the star singers who will perform this year's Dutch Eurovision entry. The other two members of the specially assembled threesome of famous Dutch solo artists and TV personalities are Jeroen van der Boom and René Froger. They say they will decide how to respond to events on the day of the final itself.
See also:
- UN Human Rights Committee Gives Russia 6 Months to Justify Gay Picket Ban in Moscow
- Russia: Moscow Mayor Allows Anti Gay Pride Action but Bans Slavic Pride
- Russia: Lesbians to Attempt First Gay Marriage in Russia
- Russian Gay Activists Unveil Plans for Their Slavic Pride on Eurovision
UN Human Rights Committee gives Russia 6 months to justify Gay Picket Ban in Moscow
Activists hope for a decision before next year's Moscow Pride
MOSCOW (GayRussia.Ru) The United Nations Human Rights Committee based in Geneva, Switzerland, gave Russia six months to give its position on a complaint sent by Nikolai Alekseev, Moscow Pride Chief Organizer.
"In accordance with rule 97 of the Committee's rules of procedure, a copy of the communication has been sent to the State party today, with the request that any information (…) should reach the committee within 6 months" states the letter received from the office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
The case refers to the ban of the picketing in front of the Iranian Embassy in Moscow with the aim to condemn executions of homosexuals and minors in this country and to appeal for the repeal of the death penalty.
"It is the first time that we use this procedure of individual complaints to the UN Human Rights Committee and we are satisfied to see that it took only one month to the Committee to open the case," Nikolai Alekseev said tuesday at the Slavic Pride Press Conference in Moscow.
"This procedure is much faster than in the European Court where we already have loads of applications pending for more than two years without result." he added.
He expressed hope that the UN Human Rights Committee will condemn Russia for the breaches of the rights of gays and lesbians before May 2010 when the fifth Moscow Pride is scheduled.
"This Committee is one of the very few international means we have, to appeal against unlawful decisions of Russian authorities, together with the European Court."
The picket was supposed to take place on July 19 last year from 1 to 2 p.m. with up to 30 participants. Notification was sent by Moscow Gay Pride organizers to the Prefecture of the Central Administrative area of Moscow in full accordance with the law on 11 July. The same day, deputy prefect Galina Boryatinskaya denied permission for the event.
The reason given for the refusal of permission to stage the picket was in the "interests of public order".
However, two similar pickets – on July 19 2006 and July 19 2007 – were permitted. It is widely believed that last year's ban was as a result of the word "homosexual" being included in the application – the word had not been used on applications for the previous two years.
In their complaint against Russia to the UN Human Rights Committee, the organizers claim that by banning their public event Russian authorities breached Article 21 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights which guarantees the right to freedom of peaceful assembly to everyone.
The complaint by Russian gay activists was sent on the basis of the procedure enshrined in the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights drafted in 1966.
The Covenant allows individuals to apply to the Committee against the states which breached their rights given by the Pact. Russia recognized the jurisdiction of the UN Human Rights Committee in 1992.
The complaint sent to the UN Human Rights Committee today was the first one concerning the bans of public events of sexual minorities in Russia which was sent to the UN.
Russian activists have appealed so far 170 banned marches to the European Court of Human Rights based in Strasbourg. The first complain was received by the Court in January 2007. To date, the case has still not been assigned.
Pickets in front of Iranian Embassies have been organized around the world to commemorate the two gay Iranian boys who were executed on July 19, 2005.
See Also:
- Russia: Moscow Mayor Allows Anti Gay Pride Action but Bans Slavic Pride
- Russia: Lesbians to Attempt First Gay Marriage in Russia
- Russian Gay Activists Unveil Plans for Their Slavic Pride on Eurovision
Russian Gay activists unveil plans for their Slavic Pride on Eurovision
Nikolai Alekseev
"Gay Equality, No Compromise"
MOSCOW (GayRussia.Ru) Yesterday (05.05.2009) in Moscow took place the annual press conference of the Moscow Pride movement. For two hours, organizers of the event answered questions of local and foreign journalist about plans for the May 16 Slavic Pride march but also about Gay Rights in Russia.
Speaking at the press conference where Nikolai Alekseev, chief organizer, Irina Fet, Sergey Androsenko, Maria Arbatova, feminist and writer and Eduard Murzin, former deputy and head of center Tolerance.
Like every year, the press conference showed a massive interest with more than 50 journalists packed in the room.
"Moscow Pride is an incredible platform which allows us to speak and get attention from the public not only about Freedom of Assembly but about gay rights in general in Russia every year" said Nikolai Alekseev in introduction.
"There has not been any more powerful initiative to put gay rights in the society in the history of the Russian LGBT movement" he added.
2009 sees the fourth attempt to host a March for the Rights of Sexual Minorities in Moscow. This year, the event which is to be held together with Belarusian activists has been re-branded as the "Slavic Pride". It is also expected to take place next year in Minsk, Belarus, for the first time.
Nikolai Alekseev further explained that this year's march on the day of the Eurovision Song Contest Final is planed on purpose:
"There will never be a better time to raise the question in this country" said Nikolai Alekseev.
"If Medvedev and Luzhkov position Russia as a European country and invite Eurovision, the question of [gay] rights should proceed in a European way."
"It does not make sense that Russia would accept to watch gay singers performing on the stage, and ban gay activists from marching."
Organizers applied for 4 public actions to take place in Moscow on May 16th giving a wide range of variants to the authorities to allow at least one of events.
A march was applied at the City Hall, and 2 pickets were applied at the Central Prefecture.
In addition, they asked the President for permission to hold a march in the garden adjacent to the walls of Kremlin.
Leonid Krutakov, a spokesperson for the City Hall said last week that "all attempts to hold such events will be firmly stopped by the authorities".
However, speaking to AP last night, Mr Krutakov seemed to have softened his position explaining that the decision will be taken only by the Mayor of Moscow.
Activists told journalists that their action would take place irrespective of the decision of the authorities. Right to peaceful marches and Freedom of Assembly is guaranteed by the Russian Constitution and the European Convention for Human Rights.
Several cases are pending at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) against the 2006, 2007 and 2008 banned Moscow Pride but the Court is not expected to take any decision before another 3 to 4 years.
In March, the organizers appealed to the Spanish Presidency of the Council of Europe to remind Russia of its obligations towards Freedom of Assembly for all.
Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov is known for its opposition to permit gays marching in his city. In January 2007, he qualified gay prides as "satanic gatherings".
Officially, President Medvedev has never expressed a position on gay rights. Last year, his services denied answering a similar application to hold a march next to the Kremlin. A case was recently filed with the ECHR.
"President Medvedev's position on gay rights is a well kept secret behind Kremlin's wall. At the State level, we only know the relatively neutral position of former President Putin after he answered a question from journalists in 2007" said Nikolai Alekseev.
Asked about possible trouble with the police and protesters, Nikolai Alekseev answered:
"Several Embassies are concerned about the safety of their nationals who will travel to Moscow to attend both our actions and the Eurovsion. I know that these concerned have been raised officially with the government."
Speaking about the actions planed around the Slavic Pride, the organizers explained that they will associate gays and lesbians from all Russia.
A series of talk shows will be broadcasted from May 13 to May 17 on Gay-Radio.Ru, the first Web Gay radio in Russia and a partner of the Slavic Pride. Freedom of Assembly, Family Rights, and the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia are among the issues to be discussed.
Irina Fet
"Broadcasting our events through the web will make them accessible to those who are far away from Moscow and who cannot travel or who are just not ready to take part in a public action." explained Ira Fet.
Ms Fet also told journalists that she will apply together with her girlfriend for a marriage on May 12 in Moscow.
Nikolai Alekseev explained that if the Moscow authorities deny registering the marriage, the couple will wed in Canada and seek recognition of their union in Russia.
"Everything is ready, and we are both very excited" said Ms Fet.
The Slavic Pride Festival also welcomes this year foreign activists like Human Rights Campaigner Peter Tatchell and Andy Thayer from Gay Liberation Network in Chicago.
Tatchell and Thayer will speak "Live from Moscow after the Slavic Pride" on Saturday 17 giving a summary to the international community before the Eurovision ceremony. The program will be accessible online via Gay-Radio.Ru
"More than ever, this year we want to celebrate gay activism and courage. Our determination to fight for our rights is unchanged since we started in 2005" said Nikolai Alekseev.
This year's Moscow Pride slogan "Gay Equality, No Compromise" is also the name of a new campaign launched by the organizers. The fight for same sex marriage in Russia is the first initiative of this campaign.
Activists will also remit the award of the "Rainbow Hero of the Russian Gay movement" which will celebrate the most courageous activist selected by a Russian panel.
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Formerly known as Naranja Minimalista, we decided to change our name for ease of use to Manu & Lalo.
We use next generation technology- poly-carbonate (PC), which renders our helmets 20% lighter than other similarly shaped helmets on the market, which are usually made out of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). This is a very important characteristic of a sports protective helmet, as we don't want kids to have to carry too much weight on their heads while riding their bike or scooter.
All our helmets are CE EN1078 (European) and CPSC (American) safety certified.
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Some people reject the idea of swim with dolphins because they don't have enough information about it, and it is common to be afraid or not see the benefits of live an experience like this one. Today, we are going to tell you all you have to know about swimming with dolphins.
We know now, thanks to our experience, all the possible questions that you may have about the dolphins in Cancun, how are the habitats or where are the places to swim with dolphins, and because we want you to informed very well about this, we will try to resolve all your doubts.
- Is it dangerous to swim with dolphins?
Not at all, they are very friendly and curious about human beings and, if treated gently, have been known to develop strong bonds of love and respect with humans. As any other animal, you have to respect them in very moment, if you do this, we can ensure you, you are going to live an experience like no other.
- Is not necessary to know how to swim to do it
We provide each visitor with a life vest to be used during the program activities, so don't worry if you don't know how to swim. Our staff is trained to make sure you feel safe, comfortable and ready to enjoy your experience with the dolphins in Cancun.
This experience is available for everyone, no matter age, condition, gender or race. The only thing you have to consider, is that at the moment of your reservation it is important to mention special requirements in case of handicapped or disable visitors.
In the case of children, if they are under the age of 8 or shorter than 1 meter (3.3 ft) must to be accompanied by an adult during the interaction and every moment while they are in any place to swim with dolphins.
- An Animal Care Specialist will be with you every moment during the interaction
No matter what kind of interaction you decide to have, always will be an Animal Care Specialist with you, explaining to you and the other visitors all you have to know about the interaction, the dolphins behavior, their nature, feeding habits and the most important, the way you have to behave while youre swimming with dolphins in Cancun.
- Is any item necessary to swim with dolphins?
All you have to wear is a swimming suit, in the women's case we suggest to choose a one piece swimming suit to feel more comfortable at the moment of doing some activities during the interaction.
Items that won't be allowed in the places to swim with dolphins:
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- cameras or any other electronic device,
- food,
- any other clothes that it is not your swimming suit.
Now that you know more about the interactions, do you feel ready to book some vacations and swim with dolphins in Cancun? This is an activity you have to live at least once in a lifetime.
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Free breakfast offered
PIQUA — Piqua Nazarene Church, 400 S. Sunset Drive, will serve a free breakfast between their services on Sunday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m.
They encourage you to join them for either their 9:15 a.m. early worship time or their 10:30 a.m. contemporary service.
Church hosts blood drive
FLETCHER — Fletcher United Methodist Church will partner with Community Blood Center to host a blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 29, from 3-7 p.m. at 205 S. Walnut St., Fletcher.
It's a chance for donors to win a $5,000 home improvement gift card during the final weeks of the "Build a Better Blood Supply Summer Blood Drive" campaign.
Everyone who registers to donate will receive the "We Are the Brave – We Are Blood Donors" t-shirt and will be automatically entered in the drawing for the gift card. Schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE.
Fields of Grace to host Godwin
COVINGTON — On Sunday, Sept. 2, Fields of Grace Worship Center in Covington will be hosting John Godwin at their 9:30 a.m. service and again at 11:30 a.m. at the Covington Community Park during Ft. Rowdy Gathering.
For more information, please contact Fields of Grace Worship Center at (937) 573-4282 Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ,visit Fields of Grace on Facebook or go to www.fieldsofgrace.org
Back to School bash planned
FLETCHER — Fletcher United Methodist Church will be holding a Back to School Bash Tailgate Party on Sept. 15 at Fletcher Park from 6-8 p.m.
Come out for a free fun family night of food, games, and so much more. Entertainment will be provided by Trevor Heyd, professional skateboarder, beatboxer, and evangelist.
Concert, caregiver series set
TROY — On Sunday, Sept. 16, from 2-3:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church will host a Dan Jackson jazzconcert. Free will offering donated to Muscular Dystrophy.
The church is located at 60 S. Dorset Road in Troy. For more information, call (937) 335-7747.
The upcoming Alzheimer's Caregiver series includes:
• Sept. 17, from 6-7:00 p.m., Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
• Sept. 24, from 6-7:30 p.m., Communication and Behaviors
• Oct. 1 6-7 p.m., Legal and Financial Planning
Please RSVP to 800-272-3900.
Oktoberfest announced
PIQUA — The sixth annual St. Boniface Oktoberfest is scheduled for Sept. 21-22.
The festival, which takes place on the parish grounds, 218 S. Downing, Piqua, will feature an authentic cabbage roll dinner, a variety of other German and American foods, music, raffles, carnival rides, and games.
Bands include ReFlektion on Friday and Flashback returns on Saturday evening. Hours are Friday, Sept. 21, 5-11 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 22, 2-11 p.m. The public is invited to attend.


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Monuments and nature
Paestum is a unique archaeological site, not just due to the presence of the three exceptionally well-preserved temples, but also due to the historical landscape in which it is situated. It is still possible to discern the atmosphere of a remote past, from Greek colonisation to the presence of eighteenth century artists and writers (Piranesi, Goethe and many others) and the landing of the Allied forces in 1943 which took place only a short distance away from the temples.
Further inland and to the south, in Cilento, the terrain becomes more mountainous. This area, inhabited in antiquity by non-Greek populations, wolves and bears, is now the site of one of Italy's most beautiful nature reserves, the National Park of Cilento.


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Local gothic/dark metal band Meltgsnow finally breaks their silence this year at the Metal United World Wide, their first local show in a couple of years now. We catch up with Dannie to learn more about the status of the band, and whether we will get to hear any new material from the band soon.
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With a refreshed lineup, France's Monolithe returns with their seventh release, Nebula Septem. The album's theme revolves around the number seven, with 7 tracks that are 7 minutes each, and a lineup that boasts 7 members. Gimmicks aside, would the band impress? Fortunately so, as they unleash 49 minutes of pure, dark, doom metal.
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