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More than 500,000 students go to college and graduate school in Massachusetts at more than 100 campuses, both private and public. The Commonwealth offers such a wide range of options—from huge, world-famous research institutions to small liberal arts and specialty colleges—that most students can find a good fit here.
The key is to consider your academic interests, your career goals, and the ways in which you like to spend your free time. In Massachusetts, higher education opportunities are available in bustling cities, in the lovely New England countryside, as well as in suburban settings. Academic offerings run the gamut from accounting, astrophysics, and dance, to linguistics, optometry, and equine studies.
Begin by meeting with a guidance counselor at your high school. Explore AICUM member college profiles here, and be sure to follow the links to college websites and social media pages. Many schools provide online campus tours, but you should also pay particular attention to the admissions pages—these typically have a wealth of information not only about how to gain admission but also about degree programs, financial aid, and student life. Look for blogs by admissions officers and current students for an inside perspective on the college experience.
You should plan to attend a few college fairs, but also ask friends and family members about their experiences in higher education. Finally, draw up a list of what you're looking for in a school, and once you've narrowed down your choices, visit!
The independent school advantage
Massachusetts is the only state in the nation that educates more college students in the private sector than in the public sector. Choosing an independent college or university in Massachusetts provides access not only to a superior education, but to a rich diversity of students, residential campus life, and alumni/ae networks that can provide lifelong benefits after you graduate.
Explore the breadth of offerings at AICUM's 60 member colleges and universities, and don't let the sticker price of college deter you from the school of your choice. Massachusetts' private colleges and universities offer scholarships and grants from their own institutional resources, access to federal and secondary grant and loan programs, work-study opportunities, a variety of tuition payment plans, and other ways to help students pay for college. For more information, see Financial Aid. Also, check out the links below and the information links on other student pages.
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Awards Season! - The ShinyMind App
The ShinyMind App has been co-designed with all levels of staff groups within the NHS, so it is tailored to positively support staff in some of the most challenging and stressful jobs. By working with various specific staff groups, it has enabled the creation of a wellbeing and resilience resource designed for everyone working for every organisation which wants to support the daily wellbeing and resilience of their staff. In its first 6 months in an NHS Trust with 1400 staff, the ShinyMind App has used for 3,500 wellbeing sessions - within each session the user can access any of the 100+ activities and exercises available, a selection of which are detailed below, and their use by staff :
- 2,811 Masterclasses - includes various self-help exercises and meditations)
- 1,831 Gratitude posts - social shares, messaging, diary
- 1,230 'SOS' visits – breathing exercises, Positivity and Coping Wells, Mood Baths
- 10,000+ Messages – Positivity Posts, Shout-Outs and Inspire Me posts
The ShinyMind App was 'Highly Commended' in the Forward Healthcare Awards 2019 for 'Best NHS Partnership of the Year', for its work alongside The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust.
The ShinyMind App was also a finalist in the 2019 International Engage Awards, again being 'Highly Commended' in two categories:
Best Use of Innovation in Employee Engagement
Best Use of Digital Technology in Employee Engagement
Click here to read more about the research and evidence behind the app.
NHS Staff create app to boost health and wellbeing at work
Staff from The Walton Centre have helped to create an app to improve daily wellbeing and resilience during work – the first in the NHS.
Working in partnership with Shiny Mind, a company which has delivered wellbeing and resilience training to around 2000 staff in more than 20 NHS Trusts, staff from all levels of the organisation have helped to develop an app, which allows users to send and receive messages of encouragement and positivity.
The app, launched today, additionally provides interactive exercises and support aimed to reduce stress and increase wellbeing. It also gives staff coping skills and access to the resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Chief Executive of The Walton Centre Hayley Citrine said: "The co-production aspect has proved critical to the success of the app. With 10% of our staff receiving face-to-face training, staff have had a significant input to the design and content of the app.
"Different parts of it have been designed to suit different individual needs, meaning you can filter what's important to you. The Daily Shine in particular is one of my favourite features, offering an opportunity to reflect on your day and take stock.
"The app recognises the difficulties and challenges that come with working in a healthcare environment, and this is our way of supporting staff."
The app is available to all Walton Centre staff to download for free.
Shiny Mind CEO Rebecca Howard said: "It's been fantastic to work with Walton Centre staff on creating this wellbeing app. In recent times many parts of the NHS have become stressful places to work. So we've come up with an innovative solution to this national pressure, and feedback so far has been amazing.
"If it continues to be successful here at The Walton Centre, hopefully we can work with other Trusts who want to support the wellbeing of their staff."
How to be resilient: 10 life hacks to help you beat stress - The Telegraph
Modern women are, we're often told, stressed. We're engaged in a juggling act: still shouldering the majority of the domestic responsibilities, while trying to hold down careers.
Even when it comes to our mental health, we can't escape the gender gap. Studies – such as that done by Oxford University in 2013 – say the stress we're put under as a consequence, could be why women experience more mental health problems than men. National mental health surveys show that psychological disorders are 20 to 40 per cent more common in women. While Health and Safety Executive (HSE) research over the three year period from 2012-2015 showed that women are almost 60 per cent more likely to suffer from work-related stress than men.
Psychotherapy is taking its rightful seat in the boardroom - London Business Journal
No longer perceived as the domain of the weak, or those who have problems, psychotherapy is being embraced by the strong and the courageous in business who want to get ahead. Savvy entrepreneurs, senior leaders and CEOs are turning to psychotherapeutic 'profit' coaching so they can develop a winning mindset.

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At The Gloster Arts Project, we firmly believe that exposure to the arts, culture, and history should be available to everyone, especially to children in rural, isolated, chronically under-served communities like Gloster, where there is no public school, limited basic services and where children have to travel long distances for access to the arts or cultural institutions.
Besides cultural enrichment, the arts benefit children in so many important ways, including improved self-esteem, confidence, critical thinking skills and cognition. Kids who have access to the arts tend to be high achievers, go to college and become productive, contributing members of society.
NOTE: We welcome children in Grades 1-12th, ages 6-18 years old. Six year olds must be able to read and write. Recent high school graduates aged 18 years old may also apply. The Gloster Project does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity,race, gender, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
The Gloster Arts Project is project is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.


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How to remove Covenant eyes (removal guide) - tips from Averina.com
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Good habits help drive successful eLearning courses.
The job of an eLearning Graphic designer is to create user interfaces and user experience design effectively. This includes creating all the content envisioned by Instructional Designers. Together they plan and create the course. Sometimes these are at odds with each other. Good communication and collaboration between the two positions is formed by good habits. So, consider using the 7 Habits of Highly Effective eLearning Designers:
1. Always Be Looking for New Designs
Always keep an eye open and pay attention to the world around you. You can learn from things like menus, posters, and kiosks. Why did the designer decide to use that font? Did the imagery make sense? Grab what you can from things around you and take note of what works. Again, always be looking for new designs.
2. Plan Ahead
This is where you sketch, choose colors, themes, fonts, strong imagery, etc.
As you are meeting with the client initially, figure out what the client needs. What are their colors? What kind of fonts would be appropriate in their case? Do they have a website? If so, what kind of existing branding do they currently have? Do they have a style guide?
Start sketching, and brainstorming. Create a set of basic eLearning themes. These exercises will help you in determining the direction of the activity, and ultimately plan ahead.
3. Simple Graphic Design Goes a Long Way
Don't over design. Strong imagery combined with basic design goes a long way. I watched Hell's Kitchen years ago. Chef Ramsey had two cooks go into the street and have people taste their dishes, and whoever was more liked moved on. Of the two cooks, one of them was amazing, the other was cooking familiar dishes. The amazing cook lost. Why? Because he was cooking for other cooks, not for the person on the street.
Remember your audience. Don't get too caught up in designing for other designers. Choose a few slides to shine, keep the rest simple. Remember the 5 Ways to KISS Your eLearning (an acronym for Keep It Simple Stupid).
4. Keep Open Communication
Brief or quick meetings make it hard to communicate effectively. Ask questions. Get technical and find out project limitations. Keep lines of communication open. Meet regularly with the client. An hour of meetings can save hours and hours of miscommunication.
5. Leverage Talent
Whether you're one person, or part of a design team, know your strengths. You can't be everything to everyone. Know what you do best, and use other people's talents for what you need help with. Whenever I am stuck, I ask other developers for help. They are much better at logic than me. On the flip side, they ask questions about design tips that keep me on my toes.
6. Be Open to Feedback
Miscommunication can make the design process that much harder. Don't take feedback personally. Make sure you understand feedback given to you. If you're the one giving the feedback, make sure it's clear and detailed to avoid any miscommunication. Emailing, texting, and Skyping do not always result in the intended meaning. They may not understand you are being jovial, for example. So, be open to feedback, and be clear with your feedback.
7. Review What You've Learned
At the end of a long project meet with your team and ask, what have we learned? We find this is the best eliminate issues in the next project. We can see what went wrong, and how to fix it. We also see what went right and how to replicate it.
Another great idea is to identify course elements for reuse. Not everything has to be created from scratch. Archive icons, diagrams, graphics, etc. Copy shortcuts, templates, or code for future projects. This is a great tip and has helped us speed up our workflow.
In conclusion, what are your eLearning strengths and strategies? What are some of your habits that work for you in your process? Share with us your comments and ideas below.


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I am Amir of the desert
I fly come run through you
To ascend in the nighttime I brings the camel
And I've come to rock you, eh
lllllllpa lllllpa lllllllpa lllllpa lllllpa llllllpa
Come to my tent
I'm gonna circumsize you
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0General Commentheh heh.
0General Commentwasn't this wrong written for that dude from Orgy?fallen_degenerateon July 19, 2002 Link
0General Commentif Amir Derakh is the same guy from orgy than yes.It was written for like the producer of the cd or some shit like thatreverand_chrison August 07, 2002 Link
0General Commentyeah he is, Amir Derakh helped CC quite a bit...
0General Commentbtw, the second line doesn't look quite right. are we sure that's what it is? because i hear "I come fly round to you"
0General CommentCoal chamber rocks. Amir is awesome and I cant belive u people dont know who he is. Check out orgy. They are awesome and vert attractive indeed.coalchamber31on September 13, 2002 Link
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No more meetings! No more technically challenged people! Well, maybe. I'll do some consulting to them in future but charge enough that they don't take advantage.
Speaking of websites, I moved mine, Breaking Orbit, to Weebly so that I can make quick and easy updates. In fact now that I don't have to use obsolete software on a virtual old OS to change anything, it's all up-to-date! Yay! Redoing all the pages manually was a nice distraction at the time - and I finally got round to reformatting Vila Restal's Emails so that I could also post them to AO3.
The op is tomorrow; here's hoping it will all go smoothly and I'll be home in 3 days or so. It's at a private hospital where the food (they have menus online) actually looks palatable, and I have my own room with en suite and TV. Not that I watch much live TV. Anyway, I'm all set with my Kindle and some cool digital art phone apps plus a huge library book (the third of Brian McClellan's superb Powder Mage trilogy). I will not have my laptop despite the free wifi as I'm just going to relax and take it easy.
So, until next week! When I will once again sign up for intoabar and try to write my outstanding trope bingos. Also posted on Dreamwidth, with comments.


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Diane Lane Net Worth
Diane Lane net worth: Diane Lane is an American film actress who has a net worth of $35 million. Diane Lane was born and raised in New York City. She started her movie career at the age of 13 in George Roy Hill's 1979 film "A Little Romance" opposite Sir Lawrence Olivier. Even though she earned critical appraisal for her performance as a bright American girl living in Paris, it was her roles in such 1980s movies as Rumble Fish and The Outsiders that put her on the map. But then followed a lean period throughout the 1990s when she struggled with parts in low-rated movies like Chaplin and Judge Dread. Nevertheless, she managed to reestablish her career with her dynamic performance in 1999's A Walk on the Moon. Next, Diane landed more critically acclaimed roles like in 2000's The Perfect Storm and 2002's Unfaithful, in which her portrayal of a wayward wife fetched her Academy Award, Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. Later, she went on to star in 2005's Must Love Dogs, 2006's Hollywoodland, 2008's Jumper, as well as 2011's TV movie Cinema Verite. As for her most recent project, it's fantasy adventure movie, Man of Steel, set to premiere on 14 June 2013.
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Diane Lane Earnings
- Must Love Dogs$6,000,000
- Under the Tuscan Sun$5,000,000
- Unfaithful$3,000,000


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Easter is just around the corner and for some of us that means egg hunts, hidden chocolates and sneaky treats to our furry friends. Many of us have heard the saying "chocolate isn't good for dogs" but do you truly … Continue reading


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Gabrielle Union is responding to Stacey Dash's opinion that U.S. television network BET promotes segregation.
Dash questioned the black-oriented network's very existence last week, saying it lies to black people.
When asked about Dash's comments Monday at the Sundance premiere of "The Birth of a Nation" Union first replied, "Who's that? Who's Stacey Dash? Is she like related to Dame Dash? Was she on Roc-A-Fella (Records)?"
READ MORE: Stacey Dash keeps it up, now says BET Channel 'lies to black people'
She went on to say, "I heard of a crazy lady once, maybe last week but I don't know what her name is. Yeah, it's like why there is a need for (her movie) 'The Birth of a Nation' and why there is a need for the Country Music Awards and the ALMA Awards."
"If you don't see yourself reflected in mainstream awards, you tend to create your own. And until there's no longer a need for that I celebrate the ALMA's the same way I celebrate the Country Music Awards and the same way I celebrate the BET Awards and the (NAACP) Image Awards which, you know, we'll all be at in a couple weeks. The more that we focus on inclusion and a true representation of this country, I think that crazy lady will have less to say"
Dash's comments stemmed from a "Fox and Friends" interview last week when she was asked about the lack of black nominees for Academy Awards.
READ MORE: Stacey Dash: There should be no Black History Month or BET Channel
The former "Clueless" star said people need to make up their minds between segregation and integration, "and if we don't want segregation, then we need to get rid of channels like BET and the BET Awards and the (NAACP) Image Awards, where you're only rewarded if you're black."
Dash then wrote on her website that BET lies to black Americans by telling them the rest of America is racist. "And they're absolutely mortified that someone like me – and independent-thinking black woman – dares call their bluff."
Union has a TV series on BET called "Being Mary Jane."


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In this title, Robert Kuczera guides you through his character animation process from beginning to end. He first describes how to prepare the Maya Workspace to improve and optimize your workflow. Next, he shows how to prepare a scene for animation and animate the character. He discusses the timeline, Graph Editor, Dopesheet, layers, shelves, hot keys and MEL scripts. Robert demonstrates how to use filmed reference material to identify the key poses and place the breakdowns and in-betweens. The lecture is focused on showing you how to animate precisely and quickly through the camera. Robert presents an insider's view of how professional animators work, showing workflow and techniques with supporting discussions on the principles of animation.
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Fitness: Dynamix is Dynamite
The last day of the week it is an option to take a rest day. If you are feeling good and not hurting too bad, I really recommend you do the Dynamix workout. It is not demanding and is so good for working out the kinks. After a week of P90X3 I was sore all over, not too bad, but I was feeling it. However, I really wanted to explore this DVD so I popped it in and I am glad I did. This is the final workout of the first cycle and it works outs out all your kinks and helps with mobility. It is a recovery workout, giving you a break and not working you too hard. However, I was sweating by the end of it because you do some isometric moves for your core. Dynamix again is all new stuff, and it is based on the latest research about stretching – it is more effective to dynamically stretch your muscles than static stretching alone and that is what this workout teaches you. The cast is great as always. Two people from the test group and an olympic sprinter from England who helped Tony develop this routine.
After the first week, I must say I am really impressed with P90X3. I do hope the next set of workouts will focus a little more on the arms, as I feel that is lacking in these workouts. However, I think I may be wrong about how much my arms were involved, because they are sore after the week, clearly being worked.
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Mitchell Parker, Houzz Editorial Staff
The term "home office" is kind of misleading. It suggests that the room is all about being an extension of a day at the office. Though that can be a part of what happens in them, home offices also are a place to do so much more. This is where people manage finances, organize family paperwork, keep track of schedules, plan events and corral digital photos.
A review of recent popular photos uploaded to Houzz between July and September 2016 reveals some design tips that can help you set up your own home office — whether you're building a business, managing family affairs or looking for a quiet, contemplative space in which to be creative.
Related: 12 Desks That Boost Creativity
1. Find the Power Position
Positioning a desk in a room to face either the entrance or the area where guests or clients sit has a variety of benefits. It makes whoever's sitting at the desk feel secure because he or she can become aware of when someone enters the room. And it signifies to guests entering the room that the person sitting at the desk is in a position of authority. It's a good arrangement for anyone who works on sensitive material at home, needs privacy or wants to convey the aforementioned feeling when meeting with clients.
Here, a Dallas office takes on contemporary style with a desk situated in the power position. A contrasting color scheme of black and white-gray exudes a sense of sophistication, as do the complementary textures in the rug and center wall covering.
The power position doesn't always have to face the entrance, but the desk shouldn't face away from it. Here, well-scaled furniture lets guests or clients know where they're supposed to go: to one of the chairs opposite the desk.
Curtain fabric: Custom, Caroline Cecil Textiles
2. Embrace Multitasking
Working from home isn't always just about checking and replying to email. The following rooms take into account various tasks, such as crafting, printing, meeting with clients and more with things like large or multiple desks and item-specific storage.
This former children's bedroom became a postproduction office for a professional photographer, with a separate desk area for processing photos and another for meeting with clients or viewing printouts.
Computer desk: Ikea; floor tiles: Flor
A family art studio constitutes an office in the Georgetown, Kentucky, home of Travis and Amanda Hervey, a freelance writer.
3. Go for a Quiet Study
Sometimes work is silent and contemplative. From writing a letter or a novel (or reading one) to learning a new subject to preparing for an important meeting or presentation the following day, a quiet, simple spot can be incredibly beneficial to productivity.
Dark walls, gray stone floors and minimal furnishings set the moody tone in this London office, which opens to an inspiring patio courtyard.
A brightly lit corner desk is sure to get creative juices flowing. In this office in Santa Barbara, California, crisp white walls, picture frames and a desk, plus a clear Lucite chair, help enhance light and clear the mind.
Chair: similar on Houzz; desk: similar on Houzz
4. Consider a Niche
A home office need not take up an entire room. The following homes prove that a little creativity can turn tight nooks and crannies into productive spaces.
In the same home as the previously mentioned family art studio, homeowner Amanda Hervey also carved out a more private, miniature space in which she can work, read and write posts for her blog, Our Storied Home.
This bedroom niche holds court as a command center, with drawers and bins for organizing important documents and mail in a space that's large enough to get things done yet compact enough to keep tidy on the fly.
5. Get Down to Family Business
Oftentimes people need an office-like space to manage family schedules, budgets, chores, events and more. And it's vital to have a carved-out space for such family business.
Related: Stay on Track With a Nearby Wall Clock
A built-in desk in this new Philadelphia home creates a spacious quiet corner office for catching up on email, organizing family photos and more without distraction.
Two people can get things done simultaneously in this Orange County, California, home office thanks to a wall-spanning built-in unit.


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The Loop series is characterized by its elegant and futuristic design language. The soft, yet geometric lines have a Scandinavian design reference, but also reminiscent of metal furniture of the Bauhaus era. All furniture in the series follow the same design principle. The only 6 mm thin aluminum frame is cut from a metal sheet and then bent. This gives it its stability and forms its characteristic, loop-like silhouette. This consistent design principle and craftsmanship make the Loop series so unique. Small embedded plastic gliders are discreetly integrated in the frame without disturbing the overall impression.
The frame and seat of the Loop Stool are welded to one, only 3.2 kg lightweight furniture. The very stable and versatile aluminum furniture can be used both indoors and outdoors.
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'Punk'd' Returns and Even the Kardashians Are Not Safe
'Punk'd' Returns and Even the Kardashians Are Not Safe
Popular mid-2000s celebrity prank show, "Punk'd" has returned, except this time its host and co-creator Ashton Kutcher is not part of the mix.
According to the Huffington Post, the season premiere will on Monday, March 19, on MTV. Whereas before Kutcher would appear at the end of the episode, the new "Punk'd" is a reboot and will feature a different celebrity host each episode. A few early hints at who the hosts are: Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Bam Margera, and Dax Shepard.
In a statement from MTV, they claim the pranks are bigger and better than before, and promises viewers a look behind the scenes to see what goes into setting up the unknowing celebrities.
President of MTVN Music Group, Van Toffler said, "There's a new generation of unsuspecting suckers just waiting to be 'Punk'd' by their famous friends, and fans will once again have a front row seat to see the shock on the faces of their favorite celebs."
One of the first gags of the new season happens to Khloe Kardashian Odom as she is having a party with her conspirators, Cyrus and Kelly Osborne.
The trio orders pizza, and when the delivery guy gets there he asks if he may use the bathroom–this is where the real fun begins. Watch the clip below to see what happens.
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It is unclear as to why Kutcher is not directly involved with this project, but many speculate it is because of his increased celebrity status, the demands of "Two and a Half Men," or possibly the divorce he is going through with Demi Moore. Kutcher was the host of the show from its first run in 2003 up until its last run in 2009 appearing in 104 episodes according to IMDB.com.


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Fresh off a successful first Collectors' Expo in September, a second Collectors & Artisans Expo has been scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10, in the historic Buffalo Irish Center, 245 Abbott Road, South Buffalo.
"We're very excited to be bringing the Expo back to Buffalo's Irish Heritage District just one week before the city celebrates St. Patrick's Day," said Joe Kirchmyer of West Seneca, organizer of the event. "We are currently accepting new vendors who can bring interesting items to the Expo such as sports memorabilia, coins, stamps, antiques, original artwork, handcrafted goods, trains, toys, bottles, comic books, music and theatre memorabilia, and more."
Popular event to feature Food Truck Rodeo, expanded Tavern, Brian Moorman's P.U.N.T. Foundation and 40 new artisans
An iconic Western New York tradition like no other, the Christmas in the Country Holiday Artisan Market will celebrate its 33rd season when it returns to the Hamburg Fairgrounds Nov. 2-5. Patrons will discover more than 400 artisans spread out over five buildings, a Food Truck Rodeo for dining and The Tavern featuring handcrafted beverages, wines and spirits. Patrons can also connect and interact with the creators of countless product lines at the event.
Once again this year, Christmas in the Country will offer complimentary return passes so patrons can enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of this one-of-a-kind shopping experience all weekend long.
Explore Buffalo is excited to offer another year of the Buffalo Architecture Course and Adventures in Buffalo History Fall Speaker Series!
FALL 2017 ARCHITECTURE COURSE: BUFFALO INTERIORS 1017 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24Meet: Explore Buffalo's headquarters in First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo (across from Kleinhans Music Hall). Parking is available in the church lot, which can be accessed from Pennsylvania Street, or on any surrounding side streets.Cost: General $40, Student $35, Explorer Pass $35
The Church of the Annunciation, 7580 Clinton St., Elma, will host singer and songwriter Chris Wilson for a concert featuring songs of faith and Christmas songs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. This will be Wilson's second visit to Annunciation following a very successful concert in April.
A New York native, Wilson has gained celebrity status for his vocally driven songwriting and passionate live performances. His career brought him to Los Angeles for an MTV show called "The Cut," where he became one of only 10 artists to win their way to the finals from a field of 160 competitors and over 10,000 hopefuls from around the world. Wilson went on to win MTV's Viewers Choice Award for his performance in the finals.
Even with the calendar nearly ready to turn to October, there's no slowdown in the amount of quality tours being offered by Explore Buffalo!
TURN OF THE CENTURY TREASURES9:30 a.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27Meet: Western New York Book Arts Center, 468 Washington St., Buffalo, corner of Washington and Mohawk streets. Two-hour parking is available on surrounding streets, and the Mohawk Parking Ramp is on the opposite corner. The Lafayette Square Station of the Metro Rail is around the corner on Main Street.Cost: General $15, Student $5, Explorer Pass Free
Cheektowaga artist Ken Newton, owner of Ken Newton Studios, has entered into a partnership with the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) located in Gainesville, Florida. As part of the partnership agreement, Newton will provide original artwork to be auctioned off at three Conservancy fundraisers each year. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Newton's sea turtle art will also benefit sea turtle conservation by contributing to the activities of the Conservancy, the world's oldest and most accomplished sea turtle research and conservation organization.
"I am very excited to begin contributing to the Sea Turtle Conservancy, a cause that's near and dear to my heart. I cannot wait to play a role in conserving wildlife," said the self-taught artist.
A wide variety of interesting classes and exhibits are upcoming during the fall season at Enjoy The Journey Art Gallery, 1168 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca.
"One Trip and Three Rooms" is an exhibit of collages created using painted papers by artists Paulette Krakowski and Suzanne Borowicz. This exhibit takes collage artwork to another level; it was a year in the making after the artists took a summer workshop last year from internationally known artisan Elizabeth St. Hilaire. The opening reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, and the exhibit will remain on display through Sept. 30.
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Sunderland Software City in collaboration with the NECA Urban Traffic Management Control (UTMC) launched a competition to design and build a new travel app in December 2015. Over 50 applications have been submitted that use Open Data published by the UTMC in their design.
Voting has now opened to find the top 3 ideas who will each receive £5000 to develop their idea into an app. The final apps will then be released onto Apple, Google or Windows Stores. The app which receives the greatest number of downloads within the first 4 weeks will win an additional £2000.
Please visit www.datamovement.co.uk/entries. First stage of voting closes 12/02/16.


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FashionPhotographyBlog.com brings us a great BTSV of Melissa Rodwell. Check it out to see what goes into large set design. Correct me I am wrong but she appears be shooting with a Nikon D3X and 85mm 1.4.
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I believe she shoots w/ a D2X, normally. She mentioned on one of her BTSV that great pictures don't take the most-up-to-date gear. She usually shoots w/ 85mm and 28mm primes on her videos.
Lee, this is the shooter I told you about, who is moving from LA to NYC. A great photographer, a great person. We have to do a welcoming meet up once she gets settled. Maybe I'll set up another game night.
Saw this a while ago and thought it was amazing. Anyone have tips for getting those ambient lights and candle flames to look so perfectly exposed and still use strobe?
She told me to quit buying gear. ; )
@ Richard Grebby, It's the strobes that make it possible.
Look at the candle flame in the video, it's just a fuzzy ball because the video camera is exposing for the ambient light. Exposing for the higher light intensity of the strobes allows the candle flames to look like they do to your eye, i.e. no flare. It's all a matter of balance.
Besides the imagery and styling, I love the attention to details such as the spotlight on the empty bird cage and use of the feathers and smoke. The balance in contrasts and lights on the subject while using the window lights to fill is well done. As always, Melissa, I love how you show the beauty within your gothic and dark sense of style and imagery.
Awesome shoot, very nice shots!!!
Just me stepping in here....thanks for the article and the nice words about the shoot! For this shoot I used a Nikon D3 and I switched between my 85mm and 24mm lenses. Both are fixed lenses. I never use zooms, just prefer the fixed lenses at all times. Can't wait to meet the FStoppers in NYC!
Sure! When would you like to? I'm still in LA for another month but will be living in NY soon!! (....and can't wait...)
Love the video and melissa's blog as well as the whole fstoppers site. :)
quick question: is the beauty dish gridded or not? (5:06-5:15 min mark) in the final photo the light fall off on the wall around the model is very quick/controlled. it looks tight enough that i would guess gridded but then again since the light is so high and angled down i could be wrong. any ideas?


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The telecoms companies had argued that the law, which calls on internet service providers (ISPs) to block illegal file sharing from accessing the internet, had been rushed through parliament in the "wash up" period before May's general election.
A High Court judge on Wednesday granted a review of the Act on the grounds that it may conflict with European Union privacy laws. The Government may be forced to amend the law following the review, which is due to take place in February.
The law, which would force ISPs to police illegal file sharing and suspend the broadband connections of repeat offenders, was due to be implemented by Ofcom, the telecoms regulator, next year.
Andrew Heaney, executive director of strategy and regulation at TalkTalk, said the Act had serious flaws, and the debate that saw it passed in to law was attended by only 6pc of MPs.
"The provisions to try to reduce illegal file-sharing are unfair, won't work and will potentially result in millions of innocent customers who have broken no law suffering and having their privacy invaded," he said. "We look forward to the hearing to properly assess whether the Act is legal and justifiable and so ensure that all parties have certainty on the law before proceeding."
A spokesman for the BPI, which represents the music industry, accused BT and TalkTalk of putting self-interest ahead of plans to bolster Britain's digital economy.
"It's disappointing that a couple of internet service providers are trying to frustrate [plans to promote the digital economy] and resist any action being taken to reduce illegal file-sharing on their networks.
"We continue to believe that their case is misconceived and will fail. The Act remains in full force and we will continue to work with Government, Ofcom and other stakeholders to implement it."
Google and Facebook had also voiced opposition to the law.


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Caitlin McCormack is a Philadelphia-based artist who crochets delicate skeletons using cotton string stiffened with glue. Her brittle creations—which include birds, small mammals, and bizarre hybrids—resemble archeological specimens, pressed in the earth and decayed by time. They writhe, unravel, and cluster together, embodying both the despair of extinction and the persistence of memory.
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Sheila McClear, one of Gawker.com's three writers, has been fired.
Ms. McClear told us her layoff was characterized to her as part of a budget cut at the Web site, and was told that her page-views were lacking. She learned the news after she heard rumors that there would be further cuts at the company (19 people were let go back in October, and a few more last month) and asked her bosses directly if she had anything to be concerned about. After that, she was summoned to a conference room and told that she'd be let go starting in January.
She said she was told there would be no more layoffs at the Gawker Web site in this round of cuts.
We've been hearing some more rumors about belt-tightening at Nick Denton's network of Web sites; no doubt you can expect a long memo to go up shortly describing some of them.
Update, 12:07 p.m.: Mediabistro's Hunter Walker has some more details.
Also worth noting: On November 30th, The Frisky's Susannah Breslin nominated Ms. McClear for Best Female Blogger of 2008, writing, "McClear is more interested in covering the news than caterwauling about the patriarchy." Ms. McClear has also contributed to The Observer's Daily Transom.


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Good Morning!
I attended Blogpodium on Friday as part of the Interior Design Show. There were close to 100 design bloggers in attendance to start a series of conversations on blogging. This series is the brain-child of the amazing Jennifer Flores (and my roomie from Alt) and Lindsay Stephenson. They saw a lack of organized conversation and learning for bloggers in Canada and decided to do something about it. We are such a supportive community, always willing to help each other and prop each other up, but other than social media we have very few opportunities to learn. I think this is an amazing initiative and they really pulled out all the stops for thier first event, Blogs and Media.
The founders! Photo by Jason Hudson
The panel of experts consisted of Kimberley Seldon, design editor for Chatelaine and Editor-in-Chief of Dabble Magazine, Kate Moore, Producer at Cityline, Margot Austin, Senior Design Editor at House & Home magazine, and Jenn herself (a superstar blogger in her own right). The panel was moderated by Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault, Colour and Design Specialist at Benjamin Moore and regular guest expert on Cityline.
Photo by Jason Hudson
There have already been many recaps about this amazing event (you can read some of them here) so I'm not going to go into to much detail on all the fabulous information that was shared, but I'd like to touch on a few pieces of advice that struck a cord with me.
I have just returned from Alt Summit and this exact thing came up over and over again. If you want to get your blog noticed (by both readers and media) you need to write in a way that is unique to you, in a way that people will connect to who you are. Find exactly what your voice is and always provide your perspective. Just saying "I love this picture, it's so cute", isn't enough. It takes time to write a good post that is really "you", but it is essential to success.
photo by Jason Hudson
A well edited blog is important if you want to be noticed by media. These are EDITORS looking at your blogs….they want to know that you are taking time to write properly and present your ideas in an organized way.
Every time you do guest post for another blog and every time you reach out to a new blogger there is a possibility for new oppourtunities. In particular, aligning yourself with and collaborating with large well-respected blogs can really open up doors. You never know who is reading your blog or where the next big thing will come from.
This event was such a crazy success and I'm so looking forward to attending in the future. I dare say this is the beginning of a beautiful thing.
Thanks to Jenn, Lindsay and all the experts and sponsors.


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Website: http://www.innovantennas.com/
InnovAntennas use the very latest in electromagnetic computer design technology in conjunction with Particle Swarm Optimisation methods (considered to be the best in optimisation technology today) to produce some of the most innovative and high performance antenna solutions available today.
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At InnovAntennas we appreciate this fact and aim to deliver the product you want rather than the product that is most profitable for us.
Our antennas are not designed to provide the best 'on-paper' gain figures, instead we design our antennas for the requirements of the band in question and for the specific purpose the antenna will be used.
For example, on many HF bands, optimising an antenna for maximum gain is the way to go in most cases (but not all) provided a near 50 Ohm impedance can be maintained through its bandwidth. However, on most VHF and all UHF bands, optimising in such a way is detrimental to the receive performance of the antenna and therefore inappropriate for the antenna to be designed this way.
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About ASSC
Air Systems Service & Construction was established in 1996 and specializes in fast track complete turn-key mechanical Systems. In 2012 ASSC acquired Heathorn Mechanical Systems located in the Bay Area and in 2015, opened an office in Reno and is now serving clients all over Northern California and Nevada.
Providing more than HVAC services, we have the professional expertise to assist in the design and installation of sophisticated mechanical systems for office buildings, fabrication facilities, commercial and industrial applications.
Over the past decade, we have experienced unprecedented growth. Our desire to Inspire and Deliver Value is reflected in the most competitive rates while maintaining the reputation of providing the best mechanical systems in the industry.
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About PODS
PODS invented the concept of portable moving and storage in 1998. Since that time PODS has
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Our thoughts now are with their daughter, Ayla, who remains in a critical condition, along with both of their families at this difficult time.
After signing for the Ospreys from Toulon in 2009, supporters favourite Collins helped the region to a third league title in his first season in Wales, scoring five tries in 29 games, including the first PRO12 final against against Leinster in 2010 and the Heineken Cup quarter-final versus Biarritz.
Such was his impact in that first season he was voted Players' Player of the Year.
The following season he made a further 27 appearances, his final game in an Ospreys shirt being the PRO12 semi-final defeat in Munster in 2011. He scored 6 tries for the Ospreys.
Capped 48 times by the All Blacks, including three as captain, the 34 year old also played for Hurricanes, Yamaha and, most recently, Narbonne.
He was his own man, a true individual, and a giant of the world game. Jerry made a huge impact during his short time in an Ospreys jersey and will be sadly missed by everybody in rugby, his family and friends.
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The Global White Lion Protection Trust
Our UK Office
Since its early conception the Global White Lion Protection Trust (WLT) has had a strong association with the UK. When Linda Tucker had her life changing experience with the lions in South Africa in 1991 her home and career were both in the UK. Additionally, one of our very first sponsors, who enabled us to rescue the first pride of white lions was also from the UK.
We are proud to have now created a permanent base in the UK. We have a small office and a wonderful team of volunteers who are helping to raise much needed funding to support the work of the trust and to raise awareness about the plight of the White Lions and indeed all lions.
Please contact the UK team if you would like any further information on the Trust, and how you can get involved.
Ann Fowler (shop) and Julie Lines (Headed up UK Office until October 2018.)
Protecting a global treasure:
The Global White Lion Protection Trust (WLT) was founded by author and conservationist, Linda Tucker. It is a South African based non-profit conservation and community development organisation. Operating in the greater Timbavati bush region, the WLT is responsible for protecting lions, especially White Lions and developing the related cultural values that hold them sacred. In 2002, when the WLT was first established, there were no known White Lion individuals remaining in the wild in the Greater Timbavati and this had been the status for the past decade.
With a critical need to supplement the White Lion gene in the wild, the WLT launched its world-first White Lion Reintroduction Programme. Today the Reintroduction Programme is considered a great success as the founding pride hunts self-sufficiently and is reproducing without human intervention. The Reintroduction Program is not a breeding project and the lions are not held in captivity.
Our Philosophy
Preserving an Icon of National Pride,
Hope and Unity:
The critically endangered White Lion has been naturally birthed in one place only on earth – the Timbavati region of South Africa.
Its conservation value is paralleled only by its cultural value to indigenous communities of the region as a national symbol of unity, peace and hope. Many countries honour and protect 'sacred animals' by law: the 'Spirit Bear' of Canada, the 'Brahman Cattle' of India and the 'White Elephant' of Burma. Whilst the White Lion of South Africa is not yet protected by law, concerted conservation efforts are underway to protect this rare national treasure on behalf of all South Africans – and indeed the world.
About the website:
The website was created and donated by Tracey Rissik of The Simple Web Company, her business which supports many small businesses in the UK and abroad with websites and related services.
Tracey is a South African living in London, and is passionate about African wildlife, and the White Lions. She had the good fortune to spend time with some of the White Lions while visiting family back in South Africa in early 2014.


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A huge number of toxins are processed by the digestive system and eliminated as waste products. Due to the digestive system's role as a major detoxification path, it is critical that it is working effectively before a detox is commenced to ensure that toxins are actually eliminated.
The main digestive organs in the detoxification process are the intestines, liver and gallbladder. There are also a host of nutrients that are obtained from whole foods that are essential for these organs to perform their detoxification roles. For the body to obtain sufficient nutrients from food there must be enough hydrochloric acid produced by the stomach.
Amino acids in particular play an important role in the liver's detox role and these are obtained from proteins, which are broken down by pepsin in the stomach. Pepsin requires sufficient HCl to be activated and so really our body's detoxification capacity starts with the stomach. Amino acids are critical in supporting the liver to detoxify and many of these must be obtained from high-quality proteins, namely animal products. Some essential amino acids to detox include glycine, glucuronic acid, glutathione, methionine, cysteine and taurine. Therefore giving up meat for a detox is not the way to go!
Water infused with citrus fruit and mint is an excellent detoxifcation support.
Intestines: The intestines act not only act as a physical barrier to prevent food molecules from entering the blood stream, but they are home to a plethora of bacteria that are also on the body's remove and eliminate team. However, in many people the intestines are not the solid barrier between the digestive tract and the blood stream as they should be. For a variety of reasons the intestinal wall can become permeable, leaky gut, which means that molecules in the GI tract are able to pass through into the body. The bacterial make-up of the intestines also has a big impact on the integrity of the gut wall and the ability of the intestine to break down pathogens.
Liver: We all know the important role the liver plays in detoxification. It acts as the body's main "transformation" site and is responsible for filtering, conjugating (breaking down) and eliminating many toxins. Toxins can be either water soluble or fat-soluble and are carried through and excreted by the blood through the kidneys as urine or bile through the intestines as faeces. Toxins that have been neutralised by the liver and then passed through the gallbladder in bile are carried through the intestines to be excreted in our faeces. Adequate bile production of a thin consistency by the liver and the timely release of this bile by the gallbladder are therefore critical for moving fat-soluble toxins.
Gallbladder: As many fats are directly absorbed into the lymphatic system via the small intestine, proper fat digestion is important for ensuring that the lymphatic pathways flow appropriately. The lymphatic system plays a huge role in clearing toxins and inflammation from around the body and if it becomes clogged due to mal-digested fats in the system then this has a knock on effect to the liver. Healthy bile production to emulsify fats in the first place is therefore crucial.
If any one of these three organs is not functioning optimally or we lack the appropriate supporting nutrients, then our detoxification pathways will be impaired and the risk of toxins being reabsorbed in the body is high.
This can lead to severe symptoms as the body's toxic load is increased and things are not eliminated. If we are speeding up the process of phase I detox, where toxins are mobilised then it is critical that phase II is able to support it.
Digestive dysfunction = detox dysfunction
If digestion, as our body's main pathway of elimination isn't functioning properly, then toxic loads will accumulate. As we learned above, once molecules have been through Phase I detoxification pathways they become more toxic and at this point eliminating them from the body is very important. However, when digestion isn't working properly then these toxins can get reabsorbed into the body.
It doesn't matter if our diet is perfect; if things are not being eliminated appropriately then everything eventually becomes toxic. If the intestines are permeable and foreign molecules (primarily from mal-digested food) are able to escape into the blood stream, this puts the body on high alert as it thinks it is constantly responding to invaders.
Giving your digestive system a break will improve your whole body's ability to detox
We can ensure the digestive system works appropriately by consuming nutrient-dense, whole foods in appropriate quantities and at the right time. Fasting is supportive of detoxification because it gives the digestive system a break from constantly breaking down food, secreting acid and enzymes, initiating peristalsis and the many other jobs that are involved in digesting and releasing nutrients. Ensuring you don't overeat will also support the digestive system in its detoxification role.
To learn more about digestion and each important stage in the process, check out my three part series on digestion. I cover what needs to happen and how to support it.
If you want to learn more about the best, bio-individual way for you to approach detox then working with a nutritional therapist is a great idea. Get in touch with me for more information.


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Sweet 70s funk from the great Oscar Brown – quite a change from his jazz-based work of the 60s, but a great new sitting for all of his wonderful wit and warmth! Brown's still a hell of a songwriter, and one with a very socially-conscious eye – sharper here than before, with lots of comments on the changes in society in the 70s, mixed with a few more heartfelt, personal moments too. There's still a bit of jazz in the mix – thanks to work from Seldon Powell on reeds, and Joe Sample on keyboards – and arrangements are by old friends Floyd Morris, the underground Chicago soul genius – and Sivuca, best known for his Brazilian music, but a great choice here to expand the groove. Brown wrote all the tunes on the record – and titles include "From My Window", "Like A Flower", "Brother Where Are YOu", ""The Lone Ranger", "If You Come Back", and "The Joneses". © 1996-2020, Dusty Groove, Inc.
(Cover has some splitting in the spine.)
If something is noteworthy, we try to note it in the comments — especially if it is an oddity that is the only wrong thing about the record. This might include, but isn't limited to, warped records, tracks that skip, cover damage or wear as noted above, or strictly cosmetic flaws.


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Made in Finland since 1974
Dinolift Oy is a Finnish company that manufactures and sells high-quality DINO MEWPs for different applications, mainly to the rental business, but also to end users. DINO MEWPs allow you to work above ground safely and effectively, while offering an enjoyable user experience from the ground up.
DINO lifts have been sold to more than 40 countries around the world, with exports accounting for 85% of production. The company's main markets are in the Nordic countries and Northern Europe.
Innovation and continuous development
Dinolift Oy is constantly seeking to develop its product range by introducing new lift types and improving existing models in line with customer and market feedback. Recent DINO product launches include the multipurpose boom lift DINO 220XSE with a 350 kg basket capacity, telehandler functionality and optional outriggers, and the battery operated bestseller DINO 120TB in 2016. There is also the new and improved DINO 280RXT – a lightweight boom lift with outriggers, reaching 28 m up and a maximum of 16 m sideways with a total weight below 5 tonnes.
Long-term durability
The entire DINO range is known for its superior build quality and safety, as well as its commitment to manufacturing excellence. Since every DINO is designed and manufactured in-house using only the most durable components, DINO has become a trusted brand in demanding rental applications and difficult weather conditions. Trailer-mounted DINOs are stable to tow and easy to move at the work site, thanks to the powerful driving system and well-balanced chassis.
Self-propelled DINOs are easy to use and maintain, with quick set up and fast boom movements for increased productivity in the work site. Comprehensive stability calculations and loading tests ensure that DINO lifts meet the highest safety standards. The final inspection is performed according to industry standards (EN280). All DINO lifts are CE-certified.
DINO Family around the world
DINO distributors worldwide and the Dinolift factory in Finland provide effective after-sales services and technical support, with emphasis on immediate attention to all enquires. Technical and service training is provided by DINO professionals at our factory or locally at the customer's premises.
Dinolift Oy was awarded the ISO 9001 quality and ISO 14001 environmental certificates in 2000.
To find your nearest DINO distributor, please click here.
Dinolift is a member of IPAF since 1997
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide in the widest sense – through providing technical advice and information, through influencing and interpreting legislation and standards, through safety initiatives and training programs. It is a not-for-profit organization owned by its members who include manufacturers, rental companies, contractors and users.


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By the Beach is a comfortable apartment just a stone's throw from Porthmeor beach and a very short walk from the centre of St Ives with all of its shops, restaurants, galleries and ice-cream parlours! Turn left from your front door, immediately left again, and feel the sand between your toes or keep an eye on the sea's mood from your kitchen window; your hardest choice of the day will be to surf or not to surf! By the Beach makes a great escape for families and friends to enjoy and entertain, at any time of year. St Ives has plenty do and see, for all the family and there is even more to explore further afield.
three steps into the property, leading to:
gas hob and electric oven, fridge with ice box, washer/dryer, dining table and chairs, window with sea views.
two leather sofas, nest of tables, decorative fire place, TV/DVD.
double bed.
twin beds.
bath with shower over, WC, basin, wetsuit hanging hooks over bath.
gas central heating, pretty little forecourt with seating, WiFi, Only one dog allowed, short breaks available.
Very cost but roomy cottage in a great location. We really relaxed and enjoyed our week. Thank you.
Miss Seal October 2020
Great property ideal location close to beach and shops no steep hills to climb comfy beds Will definitely return.
Mr Pye August 2020
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|26 Sep - 10 Oct
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|31 Oct - 12 Dec
|19 December
|26 Dec - 31 Dec
|1 Jan - 6 Feb
|13 February
|20 Feb - 20 Mar
|27 March
|3 Apr - 10 Apr
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|24 April
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The Tate is a must; something everyone should visit at least once, or simply relax and enjoy the view from one of our many self-catering beach-front apartments. Most of the town and all it has to offer is a level walk from Porthmeor, making it many of our guests' first choice of location. Many Porthmeor properties offer parking and most have superb beach views and balconies.
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Spend New Year's Eve in St Ives for an unforgettable evening at the largest fancy dress party in the county. Ring in the New Year with an unbeatable fireworks display by the sea.
TBC 31st December 2020
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Held on the anniversary of the consecration of the Parish Church of St Eia in 1434 AD, Feast Day offers visitors to witness - and even join in with - some centuries-old traditions. A morning precesison led by the Mayor to bless the Well of St Eia. Following this, the Mayor will 'Hurls the Silver Ball' into a crowd of children who assemble on the beach below. The one who returns the ball to the Guildhall steps by midday receives a silver coin. In the afternoon the Mayor then throw pennies from the balcony of the Guildhall for children to collect.
Growing in size and popularity, the St Ives Food Festival features top chefs, quality Cornish goods, sandcastle competitions for children and food demonstrations.
For two weeks only, Adventure 001, supporters of Cornwall Air Ambulance, will be bringing their helicopter experiences to St Ives! Choose from a 6 minute flight from £35 to a 30 minute flight from £96 and take in the incredible views across St Ives bay and beyond!
Dates TBC August 2021
A fun packed day hosted by the RNLI lifeboat Station. See the lifeboats on display and in action on the water with demonstrations featuring one of the HM Coastguard helicpoters!
Now becoming a sellout event, this festival keeps attracting more and more visitors who come to enjoy a wide range of acts, including music, theatre, poetry and visual arts.
We know how important honest reviews are when it comes to booking your holiday. To help you choose the right property for you, we publish all reviews left by guests who have stayed here in the past, with the few exceptions stated in our Review Guidelines. Please bear in mind that some facilities referred to by past guests in reviews can be removed or changed at any time.
Very cost but roomy cottage in a great location. We really relaxed and enjoyed our week. Thank you.
Miss Seal 7 days ago
Great property ideal location close to beach and shops no steep hills to climb comfy beds Will definitely return.
Mr Pye Aug 2020
Mrs Reeves Jul 2020
Good location and well utilised property.
Mrs McDonald Sep 2019
My friend and I stayed at By the Beach for a wonderful week in September. The tiny flat was cosy, comfortable and in a fantastic position with easy access to a local shop and all the facilities.
Mrs Hinton Sep 2019
We found By The Beach beautifully clean and welcoming with some lovely artistic flourishes and features. It was comfortable and had all that we might possibly need. The location, so near to the beach, could not be bettered. We had a wonderful holiday in this fabulous property, thank you!
Mrs Waters Aug 2019
Great location. Good facilities. Suggest extractor fan fitted in bathroom to help ventilate this small space.
Mrs Davidson Jul 2019
Very close to the beach
Miss Leonard Jul 2019
An excellent holiday in charming accommodation - very helpful and friendly staff at Aspect.
Mr Jack Jul 2019
Lovely comfortable flat, although small. The beach is just round the corner which is brilliant.
Mrs Town Mar 2019
If you're looking for a beach location, choose by the beach! Couldn't ask for anything more!
Mrs Ross Feb 2019
Close to the beach however only a glimpse of the sea can be seen through the windows and between buildings to the rear. So a view of the sea rather than a sea view. Flat is generally excellent and dog friendly. A lovely welcome pack of tea, scones, clotted cream, jam, coffee, sugar and milk.
Mr Hunt Oct 2018
Reply from Aspects Holidays
Thanks for your comments. Glad to hear that you liked it there, and enjoyed its fantastic location, with Porthmeor beach quite literally just around the corner! Whilst you can see the sea through the kitchen window; it is a glimpse between a couple of buildings, so we have amended the description to make that a little clearer. Thank you again for your comments, and hope to see you back soon! Tanya, Customer Services
Excellent all round will definatley be back.. Well equipped house. Lovely welcome pack..
Mr Jones Sep 2018
An enjoyable stay in this perfectly-named property, that has some great features to recommend it.
Mr Bailey Apr 2018
Wonderful location! A very relaxing part of St Ives with the beach beach literally in your doorstep. We would definitely recommend!
Mrs Rowland-Hill Apr 2018
Great location. A comfy little flat but no parking - so you need to use town parking which is close by - but almost always full.
Mr Creek Sep 2017
Well located and easy for everything you need for a fab time in St Ives!
Mrs Batchelor Jan 2017
A perfect holiday apartment that feels more like a cottage. Beautifully appointed, gorgeously comfortable and the beach just around the corner, it's a lovely place for a relaxing family holiday. We loved it and will definitely be back!
Mrs White May 2016
By The Beach is the perfect location for having a beach literally on your doorstep. You can pop back with the kids if they need the loo or if you want to grab a BBQ or a flask of tea. Lovely little touch of having the flask mugs. You may not be facing the beach directly but that doesn't matter because you're in the quiet little quaint street right next to it. You don't have to drive anywhere either because you have the whole of St Ives on your doorstep. And because of the location, you come across some great spots to eat. There's a super corner shop with just about everything you need, and I mean everything. Porthmeor beach is beautiful and so is the point where you can walk up and watch the sunset of an evening. Being a dog friendly property meant that myself, my husband, our 5 year old daughter and our mini sausage dog, could relax and have one of the best holidays ever. Thanks Aspect. It was a random lucky find but we'll be most definitely booking with you again.
Mrs Johnson Aug 2015
We have had a most awesome time staying in By The Beach. The apartment has everything anybody could possibly need for a relaxing break. By the beach is quite literally the perfect name for the apartment. Lying in bed listening to the sea was the perfect tonic .
Ms Jewell Oct 2014


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Brexit: PM Johnson & Opposition Corbyn have illegally stopped 8 March 2007 smoking emails from going before civil jury; emails prove politicians ... intended to & did illegally stop freedom of movement in UK (forcing exile) long… before Article 50 & referendum (08.10.2019)
I guess it is strange but true, I do have the 8 March 2007 smoking emails against the two true Brexiteers Corbyn & Johnson, because Brian and myself really did do what we did do.
Corbyn & then Johnson have always illegally sought to stop the smoking emails going before a civil jury because the emails prove they illegally interfered to stop the freedom of movement of our legitimate protest and indeed any movement by us in the UK.
The truth politicians are hiding is peaceniks being exiled from the UK because we had no freedom of movement in the UK.
The crucial legal point is the evidence is politicians... intended to illegally restrict freedom of movement... before the referendum, and indeed before they proposed/invented Article 50.
So, the Article 50 in the Lisbon Treaty of 13 December 2007, which the UK proposed, is demonstrably a 'retrospective' (ie: illegal) response to their smoking emails of 8 March 2007, when Blair was still by the way, clinging on as PM.
The emails are a "known known" that will always exist.
The politicians intended to roll out the free speech ban legislation across the country, that we forced the repeal of, so there was a wider plan by politicians, to restrict freedom of speech & movement etc in the UK on the mainland, more generally, that just started against us.
There is no way Brian would have supported the UK leaving the EU because he had way too much class, style and substance, that is so obviously absent across the political tribes.
Donna 'Black-Cat' Bugat: British monarchy are stopping true free market capitalism with their global centuries old illegitimate landholdings which are not a level playing field (02.12.2019)
I am curious to see what true free market capitalism looks like with a real level playing field.
It is common-sense it is a fundamental human right everyone should have the land security of owning some land so they can build their own shelter which is necessary for their survival.
Love, Peace, Justice For All xx
The truth is free.
- British 'Brexit' politicians & 'Extinction Rebellion' all trying to illegally stop freedom of movement of the public, rather than building clean renewable energy companies (09.10.2019)
- Brexit: PM Johnson the 'journalist', Corbyn, Bindmans Solicitors, police, media & Extinction Rebellion misleading public because protesters (who haven't been exiled) free to protest on Parliament Square for as long as they like (09.10.2019)
- Brexit: PM Johnson & Opposition Corbyn have illegally stopped 8 March 2007 smoking emails from going before civil jury; emails prove politicians ... intended to & did illegally stop freedom of movement in UK (forcing exile) long… before Article 50 & refer
- Donna 'Black-Cat' Bugat: Yes, eugenics was cruelly racist, completely changing a child's identity in what was state sponsored child trafficking (07.10.2019)
- Iraq PM must resign & call new elections overseen by UN after murder of 100+ unarmed protesters (05.10.2019)
- The Melbourne Zombie 'Eco Camp': An 'activist' theatre of duff 'legal advice' & zero passion block free trams in CBD, declining to engage constructively with public -or- be 'first responders' in 'climate emergency' with their own clean renewable energy co
- The Carlton Eco Camp in Melbourne: Another conversation about clean renewable energy where diverse producers don't have to be governments, who gamble billions on fusion (07.10.2019)
- Donna 'Black-Cat' Bugat: Australian politicians legislative cover-up over stolen identities in 'forgotten' children scandal, attempts reversal of civil procedure norms to try & bypass discovery & pre-action protocol along with civil juries (04.10.2019)


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Το διεθνές συνέδριο της ICBA, πραγματοποιήθηκε τον περασμένο μήνα στη Βαρσοβία. Συμμετείχαν 55 μέλη της ICBA από 27 χώρες. Την Credit Insurance εκπροσώπησε η CEO της εταιρίας κα. Ιωάννα Κουϊδουρμάζη.
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Press Release for Immediate Release: October 2018
The Intercontinental Hotel, Warsaw was the venue for the ICBA (International Credit Brokers Alliance) Conference, October 2018. 55 ICBA Members from 27 countries as far afield as Russia, Japan, Korea, South Africa, India, Canada and Australia attended for two days of networking, keynote speeches and intense learning.
The theme was 'Success, Change and Challenge in a Turbulent Global Economy'. Members shared the best practice deployed in their country with success stories and challenges discussed in open forums. Markus Moritz, ICBA Germany presented on 'Why are we winning business?' There was a keynote presentation on GDPR and specialist export credit insurance company Coface was the guest speaker.
Commenting on the conference, Andy Moylan ICBA UK said, "I think I speak for all Members in saying it was an incredible opportunity to come together as a group of like-minded independent brokers to discuss the future of Trade Credit Insurance. We were frank in discussing the challenges given the unsettled global outlook and, as specialist brokers we discussed how we can continue to grow and add value for our clients; those organisation's with an appetite for growth in their own country and for trading overseas, in existing and emerging markets. A number of underwriters have reduced and pulled cover in the last 10 months.
Having a local broker support has never been more important for an organisation embarking on overseas growth given the relationships local brokers cultivate with the underwriters in their country."
Emmanuel Portier, ICBA founder said "We're not advising organizations to avoid trading in countries where the current economic outlook is unstable. We're highlighting the importance of working with the ICBA members in these countries so that an understanding of how to trade effectively can be readily grasped."
"This is our 18th conference in so many years. As usual it was animated, positive and clearly demonstrated why I founded the ICBA. The ICBA Broker Partner in their country speaks the language and understands the economy. They are best placed to provide accurate and up to date intelligence for clients. On the strength of this, a client can make an informed decision. We're a unique, experienced, innovative and agile team dedicated to servicing our clients through creative collaboration."
Source: https://icba.com/