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The Ballroom Dancing 6-Pack is the perfect starting point for new ballroom dancers and it's full of easy to learn dances. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary for these dance lessons to take hold. The Ballroom Dancing 6-Pack is filled with hours of easy to learn dances, and set up just for beginners like you!
Take a look below at all the dances you'll learn and think of how much fun you'll be having once you can confidently get out on the dance floor and impress your friends.
This Ballroom Dancing 6 DVD/Video Set contains the best Ballroom Dance lessons on the market. Starting with the Ballroom & Latin Dance Sampler you will be fully enveloped in the basics of 5 all-time great Ballroom dances. Shawn and Joanna will take is slow, teaching you step-by-step throughout each lesson.
From there we recommend you move onto one of our personal favorite's with Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 1. Here you will become a fully efficient dancer as you master the basics of the highly popular ballroom dance, East Coast Swing.
Now get ready to really have some fun with Cha-Cha 101 as you follow along and enjoy the music while you engage in acquiring the skills needed to give the appearance you have been Cha-Cha dancing for years. Be sure to turn your speakers up for this one!
Now enter the world of Waltz 101 where you will need to give your full attention to Shawn and Joanna as they guide you through one of the most graceful yet complicated dances in this set.
Dim the lights and get in the mood... up next is the Slow and Romantic Dance Sampler which is sure to get your heart pumping as you take on the all-time 'must-know' Slow Dancing. Turn the beat up next with Rumba and finish with the basics of Nightclub Two-Step.
Let's get spicy with Salsa 101! Turn up the volume and get ready to blow your sweetheart's socks off after you master this quint essential sexy latin ballroom dance.
"We really enjoyed the dances taught in this one and would recommend this lesson to anyone! As we've recently taken private lessons from the Arthur Murray studio downtown, I'll say this option has many advantages and is a lot more affordable. We like that we can go back and practice as many times as we need to and it doesn't cost us more. It's a private lesson that you can take and repeat anytime. We'll defintely be back for more and we love what you do!"
Besides covering the dance steps in an easy-to-follow way, the instruction for beginners also covers leading and following. The dance videos I checked out of the library showed dance positions, but didn't explain how these positions are used to lead the lady and follow the man. The instructors seem like very nice people. Keep up the good work."
"My wife and I are new to ballroom dancing in the last year. We've taken some lessons, but found that we needed the extra help of videos that we can use on our own schedule in our home and we've tried a bunch of them. This DVD and the whole series of new videos from Shawn Trautman have been a godsend and much more useful to us than the others we've tried. We are actually doing the dances within a short time and having fun, rather than getting aggravated with one another. Trautman's emphasis on the differing roles of leader and follower and the very clear demonstrations of those roles have helped us enormously. These DVDs include much more music and time to practice the new steps than most videos, rather than just watching an instructor do a step and go to another step. We like this video a lot and strongly recommend it. On a side note, the logistics/timing of shipping and subsequent email communications with the company were, after many frustrations with other online outfits, the best we've seen. "
"Before this Ballroom Dancing DVD I didn't realize there are so many common elements in different dances. Little things like how to hold your hands and where to place your hands can be used in more than one dance. I had no idea how important those little things could be, or how easy they can be to master. This is a good starting point for any beginner."
"I came across Shawn's cha-cha video on Amazon and read the reviews. Because I had a multitude of questions, I called the directly to the company and spoke directly to Shawn. The conversation was a long one... he answered every one of my questions... and then some! Now I still take private lessons; but I come home and practice with Shawn. My instructor is amazed how fast I'm progressing now. He keeps asking me what I'm doing... I'm not giving him my ace in the hole."
"This is a wonderful series from a truly talented dance professional. Instruction is incredible, quality and content of the DVDs are outstanding. If you have a passion to learn Cha-Cha, Salsa or Swing, for example, Mr. Trautman and his series is where you need to turn. I wholeheartedly endorse these instructional tapes. You will enjoy/have fun learning these incredible lessons. Customer service -outstanding!"
"I really enjoyed this DVD by Shawn and Joanna. I was new to Salsa and the steps are demonstrated slowly. Then the man's steps and the woman's steps are broken down and explained. I really appreciated the fact that they tried to demonstrate the various steps slowly. One aspect that is often lost in dance DVDs is that moves are explained too quickly. Unfortunately if one cannot do something slow, one cannot do it fast. In tennis, if one cannot hit forehands slow consistently, one will not be able to hit the ball fast consistently. The Salsa DVD explains dance moves in the slower fashion. Only later are the dances done in real time to illustrate what they would look like on the dance floor. I have enjoyed a number of their DVDs because I believe they understand how to teach. Thanks."
"After taking a Salsa class recently, I felt the class did not cover enough moves for me to show at the dance floor. So I decided to get this DVD and I am glad I did. It had enough moves for me to show on the dance floor and they were very well explained and demonstated. Being able to quickly rewind and watch the moves over was a plus."
"My husband and I have been in love with big band music for years. When we find a group that is playing locally, we are there. we enjoy the night out to watch the dancers and the music. We never knew where to begin with the dancing so we enviously watched. Too afraid to make fools of ourselves on the dance floor. Dance lessons at some of the facilities near us were out of our price range. I am so fortunate that I found this collection. I ordered the Swing Dance Volume I and II set. We had so much fun learning comfortably in our own home (and privacy) and it wasn't long before we got up and out on to the dance floor ourselves. AND, we noticed we were NOT the least experienced dancers out there. The fun we have had since being able to listen to the music as well as dance is amazing. and all of it so affordable. The instruction is so simple and easy to follow. We were amazed. We loved it so much we gave Volume I as a gift to our best friends. I can't wait to learn more. I highly recommend Shawn Trautman dance lessons to anyone considering learning to dance. We went from no skill at all to feeling comfortable and having so much fun with it. Shawn and Joanna's step-by-step demonstrations make it fun, easy and so not intimidating. Just do it!!! It's fun!"
"I purchased the Complete Volume Set of Shawn Trautman's Swing Dance Collection and it was a solid investment. He breaks down steps very nicely with a great attention to detail and ease of instruction. I love the "laid back" style, yet professionalism to show that ANYONE can dance and enjoy the benefits of social dancing. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to invest in solid teaching in a nonthreatening, non-intimidating, yet, fun manner. You can use his as a technical tool to enhance dance training or independently to learn new steps. I've been teaching for years and am always looking for different DVDs and teaching materials to enhance my library. I will be purchasing some other of his videos (Slow Dancing, West Coast Swing and others) to continue my training. Great job Shawn and Joanna! Keep up the good work!"
Yea! Thanks to the Trautmans we can now add another dance step to our growing collection as we climb up the beginning dancers' learning curve. Waltz 101 is our fifth Trautman Dvd and it is every bit as good as the other four we've used.
I especially like the organization of instruction(intro/rhythm-timing/connection-style/lead-follow/review)that they have employed across all their 101 Dvd's. It makes for a very clear and easy progression to learn the dance step, and it has proven very useful for easy returns to specific sections of the dvd for repeated study.
Their combined instructional comments are extremely helpful for both partners and are well balanced for both the leader and follower. I enjoy the tasteful decor of their dance studio, the excellent video quality, the nice balance of music audio with their voice instruction, and the excellent camera tracking of their moves with respect to what is being taught at the moment. View it on a large screen tv and you will almost feel like you are right there with them.
The only criticism I can offer is that the Waltz 101 Dvd may not seem as much "fun" as their Swing 101 Dvd that we are concurrently studying. But, I think that just comes with the differences in the rhythms and tempos of the two dances. In contrast, if you are more in the mood to learn how to flow gracefully and elegantly to a dreamy, romantic waltz, rather than to learn the fast footwork and turns of the Swing - then the Trautman's Waltz 101 Dvd will definitely fill the bill. They do their typical great job of teaching all the basics "plus" some extra challenges to get beginners confidently out on the dance floor to have both a "fun and romantic" time dancing.
Shawn & Joanna Trautman's Waltz 101 dance lesson video is perfect for beginners and also for anyone who just wants a review of these dance steps. I especially like the way these instructors actually show you and your partner in close-up view exactly where to position your feet and hands during each step of the waltz. I realized while taking this lesson how important these tips are for the overall gracefulness that you see when you watch people do this dance. The way this waltz lesson is presented makes you feel very confident during the learning process. I truly appreciate this encouragement as a beginner!


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President Buhari's son, Yusuf Allegedly Joins Atiku/Obi Campaign Train
Its Just 14 Days to 2019 General Elections and photo of President Buhari's Son, Yusuf, is breaking the internet as has allegedly abandoned his father to join Atiku/Obi campaign train.
It is not clear when the picture was taken and weather the story is true but he is seen here in selfie with President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki and other youths.
According to reports, he is alleged to have joined because he feels his father is no longer in control of government and that governance has been hijacked by a cabal and wants Nigerians to allow his father to rest.
He is not the only one to have made that comment, his mother Aisha started it all when she said things are not working as expected because a cabal has hijacked the government from President Muhammadu Buhari.
The development seemed to excited Nigerian youths, who have decided to put in one comment or the other.
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And away from the auctions, a quick-round up...
Bentley was the featured marque at this year's Pebble Beach concours d'elegance, which also honoured Bugatti, Morgan and Audi (both celebrating their centenary). Over at the nearby Laguna Seca race track, Porsche celebrated the 40th birthday of the mythical 917K. It doesn't get much better.
The coveted Best of Show trophy at Pebble Beach went, as many expected, to veteran entrant Bob Lee's dramatic Horch 853 Cabriolet by Voll & Ruhrbeck, emerging from a monumental in-house restoration which is rumoured to have included a chroming bill for half a million dollars (there's rather a lot of it). Whoever commissioned this leviathan back in 1937 must have been quite a character- it looks even longer than Bob's Daimler Double Six which took overall honours in 2006. As the L.A Times commented: "The glorious Horch, shining like a Victorian tea service, had all the elements of a Pebble Beach winner: terrific provenance, immaculate restoration and good old-fashioned ostentation, also known as grandeur."
Bentley chose the hallowed winner's ramp at Pebble Beach as the venue for the world premiere of their new Mulsanne, billed as the marque's first 'pure' flagship (ie it's not a Rolls-Royce underneath) since the 8 Litre of 1930. To reinforce the message, Bentley Motors flew the ex-WO Bentley 8 Litre - fresh from a sympathetic refurbishment- from their own collection to Monterey to accompany the new model. I was honoured to be asked by Bentley's chairman Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen to host the launch, and if the comments from the VIPs present at Pebble are anything to go by (not to mention the $550,000 achieved by chassis no.1 at Gooding's auction) the new Mulsanne was received as every bit a 'proper' Bentley.
Other personal highlights included judging the Post-War Preservation class with US antiques expert and TV presenter Leigh Keno and Derek Hill (the late Phil's very affable son), and commentating the various Bentley classes at the concours. When the Speed Six built for my late uncle won its class, for once I was almost lost for words.
Jay Leno and The Governator- Arnold Schwarzenegger- rounded off the afternoon with a charity auction and lottery which included a matching pair of gentlemen's and ladies Rolex watches, handed over to the eager winner by Jay Leno who quipped "This one's for those evenings you feel like a man, and this one...", to which Schwarzenegger deadpanned in his thick Austrian accent "Shut up Jay, you idiot!"
Like I said, there's nothing quite like it.
Photos courtesy: Simon Clay, Ned Lawler, Peter Melissen.


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Our Principles and Our Values
Our Principles
Our Values
The PRINCIPLES which govern our management are:
- A commitment to the mission of the organization and enthusiasm in the work. We are committed to the mission of the organization and we act with initiative and creativity, encouraging team work.
- Working in networks and alliances. We aim to work with other organizations, through networks and alliances, which are committed towards the eradication of poverty and the building of a world of justice.
- Transparency and availability of the accounts. Our rule for management is austerity and strictness in the use of resources, and we act always with complete transparency, giving account to our members, to the beneficiaries of our actions, and to society in general.
In REMAR we work towards:
- A search for equality and social justice as a means of achieving a fairer and more humane world.
- The encouragement of processes of balanced development, of a kind which can become self-supporting beyond our intervention, with the aim of changing structures which, in turn, will bring wider positive repercussions. Solidarity and Commitment with and towards those who are socially marginalized and less favored.
- A deep respect for democratic values.
- A search for the sustainability of natural resources.
REMAR USA is a branch of REMAR INTERNATIONAL. For more information please visit www.REMAR.org.
The culture which orients our organization and the management of resources is governed by the following VALUES:
Ultimate values (relative to the vision):
- The dignity of the individual, the centre and foundation of every social, economic, political and cultural project.
- The universal distribution of wealth, oriented to guarantee decent living conditions for all.
- The common good, which we believe is reached when human rights are guaranteed, respected, and promoted.
- Solidarity, as a firm determination to work towards justice, in an organized and persevering manner, to bring a dignified life to the most impoverished on this planet.
- Acting as subsidiaries, not imposing our way of seeing and doing things, but responding to the demands of the men and women of the nations and sharing with them the responsibility for their own development.
Instrumental values (relative to the mission):
- A volunteer scheme as a culture of service free-of-charge, offering an alternative to economic competition, leading to the transformation of society to one of more justice and solidarity. The volunteer assumes the responsibilities of the organs of government, direction and management.
- Austerity concerning costs and consumer items oriented towards a sharing and development of life styles which can be self-financing, and which respect the environment.
- A culture of peace, based on dialogue, reconciliation, friendship and respect for life, and in no circumstances collaborating with any actions which are warlike, partisan, or which imply violence towards human beings or nature.
- Cooperation and coordination with other organizations in order to attend the needs of all people in a situation of exclusion, with no distinction according to sex, race, country or religion.
- Independence of action in the choice of campaigns of sensitization and in support of development projects.
- Quality and professionalism in all its activities.
- Transparency in the attraction, management and administration of resources, looking to a greater economic independence


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How to Free a Paper Jam in an Aurora Shredder
Aurora shredders are heavy- duty machines designed to shred paper, plastic and CD/DVDs. They come in three cutting configurations, depending on the level of security you need. Though the shredders are designed to function jam-free in most cases, occasionally the shredders can become jammed, especially if you fail to remove staples before feeding pages into the shredder. A quick flick of the shredder's control switch is all that is required to clear the jam in most cases.
Turn the shredder off as soon as possible after it becomes jammed.
Remove the waste basket from the shredder and empty it.
Place the switch in the "R" reverse mode. In most cases this will clear the jam. If necessary, grasp the paper and gently tug on it, making sure to keep your fingers clear of the cutting teeth.
Turn the shredder off and unplug it from the outlet if there is still a jam.
Use a blunt object such as a screwdriver to pry pieces of paper or plastic out from between the cutting teeth. Once you have removed as much obstruction as possible, plug the shredder into the outlet and set it in the reverse mode.
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until the jam is clear.
- Do not place your fingers near the shredder teeth without first unplugging it.
- Use caution when working around the shredder if you are wearing a tie.
- Avoid jams by removing staples and paper clips before shredding and feeding only a few sheets at a time into the shredder.
- Avoid letting the waste basket become too full.
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Safe sex always! So I am never offering bareback sex.
Please don't take it like a warning but like a guarantee you'll be always safe with me!
Please check my massage prices for out-call and in-call massage service in Barcelona.
No bareback
There is much more than general health.
Since I am offering very intimate service I also need to care about specific practices and prevention.
Because sexual health is also fundamental. Not just for you. And even more so if you have a partner you want to keep safe as well. So we all know what safe sex is. It is about using a condom to protect each other both ways from STD.
At this point I guess there is no need for more detailed explanations.
Be safe always!
I am never making exceptions for practising bareback sex though. Please understand it is also for your own safety. So I am not risking my own health status and won't be risking my next customers'.
I am also aware my service is a very special and private one. Because it involves intimacy and some emotional aspects as well.
The health and well-being aspects are also relevant to me. So please be aware of it and respect it.
So if you are looking for bareback sex please look elsewhere!
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My out-call sex massage service is a premium and therefore a luxury service. I will pamper you with my hottest massages taking care of you from minute 0 to the last. This way you'll be saving taxis and your own time traveling around Barcelona city.
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The ocean is about a two hours drive away but that doesn't stop Charlotte from being one of North America's premier destination points for water based sports and activities. The U.S. National Whitewater Center is located near downtown Charlotte, offering the perfect outdoor escape from the city life for locals and tourists alike. Water sports include beginner and experienced level Rafting, Kayaking and Stand Up Paddling while land sports range from Canyon Crossing and Rock Climbing to Eco-Trekking and Zip Lining.
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Married or divorced, a woman may use the title Mrs. with her first and last names.
Tradition held that a married woman should use the title Mrs. only in conjunction with her husband's name, not her own—"Mrs. Arthur Reynolds" rather than "Mrs. Susan Reynolds." A divorced woman used Mrs. followed by her maiden name and former husband's last name: "Mrs. Hughes Reynolds."
But societal changes gradually made this practice seem a relic from another time. Today it is acceptable for both married and divorced women to be referred to by their first names after the title Mrs., as in "Mrs. Susan Reynolds."
A married woman can choose to be addressed as either "Mrs. Susan Reynolds" or "Mrs. Arthur Reynolds."
In the case of a divorced woman, "Mrs. Arthur Reynolds" is no longer an option. If she retains her former husband's last name (and many women do so that their surname will be the same as their children's) then Mrs. [or Ms.] Susan Reynolds is correct. If she reverts to her maiden name, Ms. is the correct title, as in "Ms. Susan Hughes."
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Quartz Channeling Point with Iron Inclusions w/ Optional Intuitive Reading
This magical quartz channeling point with iron, natural and rainbow inclusions is stunning; powerful, get so gentle. It comes with an optional personal intuitive reading to help you harness the medicine of the crystal. It measures 1 1/2 inches tall x 1 inch wide and weighs 34 grams.
"The Japanese called clear quartz, 'the perfect jewel' and viewed it as a symbol of infinite space, purity, perseverance and patience." Robert Simmons
High quality quartz have high recorded frequencies, this means they can raise the frequency of any area of the body they come into contact with. Quartz has a stable and precise ultrasonic frequency. When you bring the quartz to any mass with a lower frequency, it lowers the resonant frequency of the quartz, which then climbs back up as the mass is heated and breaks down. The properties of quartz's frequency allow it to absorb, store, release, regulate and unblock energy.
Iron is known as the Metal of Mars. It is aligned with the Planet Mars, the God of War and Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. It embues qualities of strength, honor, courage, sharpness (of body and mind), tenacity, and confidence.
Mental, Emotional: Quartz aids concentration and can improve memory.
Physical: Quartz stimulates the immune system and can bring the body into balance.
Spiritual: Quartz has been proven to double your biomagnetic field when held in your hand. The mineral quartz contains all colors and has the capacity to raise the energy level of the individual working with it to the highest possible. Working with quartz in meditation can enhance psychic abilities and can help attune you to your spiritual purpose. It raises your vibration to it's highest place, bringing higher perspectives.
"Clear quartz crystals prove that the material plane can and does reach a state of physical perfection capable of containing and reflecting pure white light. Clear quartz crystals are a symbol of coming into alignment with cosmic harmony. They demonstrate that purity and unity in every molecule of their being. Clear quartz radiates with divine white light and by seeing, feeling, or using quartz one can actually work with that light in a physical way." Katrina Raphaell
Natural inclusions found within quartz have absorbed learning from this planet over long periods of time, these healing memories can be accessed thought meditating with the crystal. It helps in meditation to put the past into perspective and points the way towards growth and evolution, it is helpful in seeing the deeper meaning behind any life situation. Multiple inclusions are found in this crystal, just turn in the light to explore it's multidimensionality. Each inclusion can be worked with individually to explore it's message.
Rainbow Inclusions found within quartz crystals stimulates and awareness of universal love, draws off negativity and disperses healing energy to the individual working with it and to the environment it is kept in. Multiple rainbow inclusions are found in this crystal, just turn in the light to explore it's multidimensionality.
A channeling crystal has a seven-sided facet at the front of the termination and a three-sided face at the back. This structure helps to channel healing energy or information from higher sources. To channel can also be described as to direct. This means that when the crystal has formed in this way, it increases the ability for the stone to direct healing energy or information from the divine. This is an excellent stone to use in meditation. This stone can be used for trance channeling with professional guidance.
Optional Intuitive Reading: For select crystals, we offer an opportunity to receive an intuitive reading to help you to work with the crystal and align with it's highest potential.
The Intuitive Reading Process: Meet Our Healer
I am Aimee Rebekah Shea, I write all of our crystal descriptions and I am a holistic therapist and crystal medium. Certain crystals speak out and have so much wisdom bursting forth from them I cannot help but be part of that expression! This crystal was chosen for a reason because it has something to say. I sit with the crystals to deliver a message from the crystal for you aligned with your specific role with this special stone during this important time. I work with Archangels, angels, ascended masters and lightbeings including the Pleiadians as well as the crystal devas to bring forth the wisdom that this crystal holds for you. Once you purchase this option, you will receive an email to ask what type of reading you would like. You can choose from a reading to be typed and printed out for you or you can choose to have an audio recording of the reading on MP3.
Each of our crystals is anointed with our organic therapeutic grade essential oils when you purchase it. The essential oils align the energy of the crystal with a special and sacred intention. When you purchase this crystal, please indicate your anointing choice. Here are the choices available:
Clary Sage - Clarity of Mind
Sandalwood - Realize Unity
Lemongrass - Purification
Cypress - Transcendent Acceptance
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Our crystals are high vibrational crystals sourced with love and hand-picked for the healing arts practitioner. Each crystal is of the highest gemstone quality, specifically, we only source crystals of the highest clarity, rarity, freedom of defects with great attention to valuable healing properties and beauty of the stone.
All crystals are kept in a highly vibrating space in Dartmouth, Massachusetts a small coastal town in southern New England. All of our crystals are continuously cleared; we work with them so that they are at their highest vibration when you receive them. Our lives are dedicated to bringing an awareness of crystal healing to the planet. Every crystal that we ship to you is a part of our fulfillment of this mission.
Our shipping process is sacred. Candles surround our shipping area, and we invoke the highest love and light to facilitate the anointing. Each crystal is anointed individually, charged with Reiki energy and wrapped with love before it begins it's journey to you.
Included in every order are beautiful drawstring hemp medicine bags for your crystal, a sample of our Indigo Lotus Salts, and cards with the specific properties of each crystal.
We have shipped hundreds of crystals since 2011. We have never had a request to return a crystal once it was shipped. Every crystal that we have is even more beautiful in person than we can capture in a photograph. However, if for any reason you are not in love with your crystals, you can return them for free.
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Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas pledged to continue security cooperation with Israel, despite the United States cutting all security assistance to the PA.
In front of a gathering of Israeli and Palestinian activists on Wednesday, Abbas said that Ramallah has a "joint agreement to fight terrorism" with Israel and "will not violate it" because were the P.A. to do so, "nothing will remain."
Abbas's remarks come as the United States officially ceased last week all $60 million in security assistance to the PA in addition to the US Agency for International Development closing its operations in the West Bank and Gaza.
The cut-off in such assistance and the USAID closure occurred in accordance with the Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act (ATCA), signed into law in October, that provides protections for American victims of international terrorism.
Israel has reportedly urged the Trump administration to fix the ATCA to preserve the security assistance.
The PA slammed the move despite Palestinian official Saeb Erekat telling AFP that "we don't want to receive any money if this will take us to court."


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New Flickr Mobile lets you record videos like Instagram
The Yahoo updated the Flickr app for phones and tablets with iOS (iPhone and iPad, both Apple) on Thursday, leading to record videos as in Instagram for image service. Besides the new look of the app, there is a more intelligent search for the photos, according to the company.
The update brings the capture of HD videos using the app, the same filters with photos and direct uploading to the mobile device. The intelligent search tool makes it easy to find files and application from Flickr recognizes the location and time that the photos were taken, and can also detect color, who is the image and what the subject of it.
The application design also changed, looking like Instagram. Yahoo says the new look helps to better navigate through the images and information better visualize them as where the photo was taken, what camera and lenses were used etc.. In 2013, Flickr announced that all its users get 1TB of free storage to register, corresponding to over 500 000 photos.


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Sledging fun on Gornergrat
The sledge run Rotenboden-Riffelberg on Gornergrat is not only the Alps' highest of its kind but also one of the most beautiful having a mountain panorama on all sides; many four-thousanders including the Matterhorn preside over your runs and the Gornergrat Railway takes you from the finishing line to the start again roughly every 10 minutes.
Prices sledging passes on Gornergrat
|Daypass from 08.48
|Half fare card/GA
|children 9-16
|children up to 9
Tobogganing between 29 four-thousand-metre peaks
From 2815 to 2582 m above sea level
The toboggan run starts at the Rotenboden station and leads down to Riffelberg. The rapid ride takes about 10 minutes. The classic sledge ticket includes a ride from Zermatt to Rotenboden and back, plus unlimited rides Riffelberg-Rotenboden.
Just to be a kid again! Sit on your sledge, face down the slope and then let go, feel the wind in your face!
Would you like to go up to the Gornergrat before or after the tobogganing to enjoy the view? Then buy a sledge ticket including the Gornergrat. This includes a ride from Zermatt to the Gornergrat and back, plus unlimited rides Riffelberg-Rotenboden.
No sledge? No problem!
Spontaneous decision to go sledging? Or you don't fancy dragging your sledge all the way from home? We have a solution for these problems: at Rotenboden station you can hire a comfortable Ghosky Sledge and there are sledges fitted out with children's seats so that the kids can safely go down with their parents.
The fees are shown in the following table:
Toboggan rental
|Toboggan rental at Rotenboden station
|1 day from 9.15 am
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Sledding like you've never seen it before!
This is a 'must' for all winter sports enthusiasts. This winter, you can also luge down on a Snooc, on the highest sled run in the Alps. Get personally acquainted with the new technology. Thanks to the Gornergrat railway you can comfortably travel to Rotenboden station and then have a breath-taking run down to Riffelberg station. Snooc is the newest generation of sledding; it's a lightly constructed product, easy to handle and will be an unforgettable experience for both young and old. Thanks to having a ski on the snow it has an excellent grip and the seat provides a relaxed position. Whether steep or flat, piste or powder snow, sunshine or fog the Snooc will take its rider safely to the end of the run.
Like our classic sleds, the Snooc can also be rented at Rotenboden station.
The run is suitable for young and old and makes any family outing an exciting and action-packed day. If you were lacking a little in confidence the first time down you can only get braver on the second, third or fourth run and by the fifth run you could do it with your eyes closed.
Although sledging is great fun it certainly gives you an appetite, and makes you a little bit tired. We suggest taking a break at the Riffelhaus 1853. Try a hot chocolate, a snack or a complete lunch. With the addition of those warming calories you can get back in the Gornergrat Railway and go up to the start at Rotenboden station again.
And then it's ready….steady….…go!…….Again!
Safety first!
Sledging should be fun for everyone and so there are one or two simple rules to follow:
- Show consideration to other people
and make sure your actions do not cause harm or danger to other sledgers.
- Adapt your speed according to your abilities.
Adapt your speed and way of sledging to your ability according to the ground, the snow conditions or weather, as well as the number of other sledgers on the run. Do not tie your sledges or luges together when using the run. Do not go down head first.
- Respect the tracks chosen by other users
Choose your way down so you don't endanger other people on their way down.
- Overtake with a wide margin
You can overtake others on the left or the right but when you do overtake be careful that you don't restrict other users' space.
- When you start or rejoin the run make sure to look up the hill before you go.
Make sure that when you enter the run that you are not in anyone's way, or endangering anyone else when you start off.
- Always stop at the sides of the run
Whenever possible avoid stopping unnecessarily or stopping at a blind spot. Should you take a tumble move out of the way as fast as possible so that other users are not in danger of running into you.
- Get on and off at the sides of the run
Use the perimeter of the run if you need to get on or off your sledge or luge.
- Note signalisation
Pay attention to any markings or signage on the run
- Offering assistance
Should you come across an accident on the slope or be involved in one you must immediately offer assistance.
- Personal information
At the scene of an accident you are required to provide personal information, whether you are a witness or involved, responsible or not for the accident.
The 10 Codes of Conduct for sledging and lugeing, supplied by the Bureau of Advice for the Prevention of Accidents (BFU)
Tips for sledging
For safety when sledging or lugeing your clothing and equipment are extremely important. Here are a few tips so that you can be best prepared for a great – and safe – day on your sledge:
- Have a good sledge (hire at Rotenboden station possible)
- Wear warm clothing with gloves and a hat
- Wear warm, water-proof shoes or boots with a good sole
- A helmet and sunglasses/goggles are highly recommended
And then of course – doing it properly!


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Ultimate protection
Guardian:protect combines all the functionality of Guardian:mark and Guardian:monitor, plus the ability to protect your assets by setting smart rules that trigger proactive alerts directly to vessels' navigation systems.
Guardian:protect is a 24/7 web-based service that proactively intervenes when it detects vessel activity that presents a risk. The solution is constantly monitoring all AIS vessel traffic for breaches of customizable smart rules and automatically alerts both you and the vessel if a breach is detected.
Guardian:protect helps prevent incidents such as collisions between vessels and marine assets that are subsea or on the water surface .
How it works
Widespread Use Cases
Guardian:protect is unique in its ability to differentiate between vessels that are operating normally (and therefore not a risk) and those that are potentially about to damage your asset. It gives both passive and active protection against higher risk activity near:
Oil and gas facilities and pipelines – protecting surface and subsea assets
Electricity cables – preventing accidental damage by fishing, dredging, anchors, etc
Telecommunication cables – prevent damage to near shore as well as deep sea (within range)
Coastal marine zones – detection and prevention of unauthorized activity and enhanced vessel safety
Customer examples
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Guardian:protect Benefits
Automatic and early warning of a potentially damaging situation
All data is securely logged and kept indefinitely
Fast and simple
Everything you need is provided, setup and configuration is easy
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Rewind and playback historical vessel movements for review or rule testing
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Rich features enable customization and control of how assets are marked, how alert rules are configured and what proactive messages are sent to vessels.
Create multiple protection zones around your assets by defining buffer areas or drawing specific coordinates.
Route position lists and asset location coordinates can be uploaded in a variety of coordinate formats.
Set up vessel groups and assign individual vessels to groups: e.g. trusted vessels such as work boats and tenders.
Configure alerts based on smart rules including vessel type and vessel groups, speed over ground, change in speed (sudden slowing), change in direction (veering off course).
Changes to rules can be tested using historical data, rather than waiting months for the next event to test their effectiveness.
Interrogate individual vessel details, track the vessel, and measure the distance from the asset.
Integrate radar information to include non AIS vessels, icebergs, oil spills and other radar enabled targets to determine risk.
Define the type of alarm based upon severity: raise audible and visible alarms within the control room or network operations center and send automatic SMS or email to a defined group of users.


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As the remnants of Hurricane Alex weaken and move inland over northeastern Mexico, the Texas Division of Emergency Management has demobilized the Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) -Type I search and rescue team and the Texas Task Force 2 (Dallas) – Type III team, which were staged in Kingsville. However, the TX-TF1 Type III team and 9 swift water rescue teams will remain in the Rio Grande Valley and continue assessments in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy Counties until at least Saturday.
Two rescues were performed by Task Force members. The water rescue teams will be ready to assist local jurisdictions if needed due to possible flooding as ongoing rainfall in Mexico has the potential of creating heavy flow into the Rio Grande River and its tributaries.
The Texas Rapid Response Task Force (RRTF) Austin, which was staged in San Antonio, has also demobilized. As operations moved into the recovery phase on Thursday, the Public Works Response Team (PWRT) Assessment Strike Team deployed a six-person team to the Rio Grande Valley via the McAllen Disaster District Committee to perform any public works assessments requested by local officials. PWRT demobilized this morning (7/2/2010).
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|Cat & Kristy in Mexico
Publicerad onsdag 16 oktober 2013 av RedaxInnehĂĄll / Filmer
We met two awesome girls on our way trough Central America. They are living their dream as surfers in Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii and The Bahamas, spending their days in the surf, every day. We shared some awesome waves with them, shot some film and it wasn't until now we finally cut it into a 11 minute video. Hope you like it!
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Svar: Cat & Kristy in Mexico Oct 17 2013 13:26:44
"There´s a lot of things u have to give up"
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An evaluation of the transformation of public service delivery through the development of administrative justice in South Africa
Thesis (LLM (Public Law))--University of Stellenbosch, 2007.
In order to test whether South African public service fulfills democratic aims and objectives, this study establishes the limits to and extent of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000 (the PAJA) in promoting the right to administrative justice as a human right (the RAJAH) and thereby transforming public service delivery. To achieve above aim the background to the entrenched right to administrative justice is analysed through a study of principles underlying administrative justice. Both South African common law and Constitutional systems are analysed against the principles underlying administrative justice. Batho Pele principles contained in the White Paper on the Transformation of the Public Service (WPTPS) are also analysed to find out how the South African Public Administration interprets its constitutional duties and to establish the relevance of these principles to administrative justice principles ensconced in the PAJA. The PAJA is then analysed in order to measure the extent to which it affirms the transformation principles ensconced in the Constitution and coinciding with Batho Pele principles. As the public service is a reflection of democracy in action, the public expects it to be professional, representative and proficient. If it does not fulfil these expectations, this may be interpreted as a fundamental failure of democracy. South African democracy in particular is development oriented because it is based on the Constitution that entrenches among others the right to administrative justice. The right to administrative justice as a development tool urges the public sector to recognise and apply constitutionally recognised procedures and processes in every delivery so that the social status of citizens may be enhanced. Such steps, if effectively followed, signify that the public sector has transformed from bad governance practices of the pre constitutional era where there was no requirement for the observance of individual rights in public service delivery. Failures to the adoption of good governance principles by the public sector show the opposite of the expected standards and signify that the public sector is not yet transformed. In the light of the problems caused by the lack of protection of human rights from abuse by the executive under the common law system of parliamentary supremacy, the constitutional era was expected to have changed the position of South African administrative law drastically through its adoption of the principles underlying administrative justice. To develop insight into the extent of the transformation towards administrative justice that is expected to have occurred in South Africa since the advent of constitutionalism the implementation of the PAJA is evaluated through an examination of a selection of cases that deals with public administration decisions in the area of social assistance as a context in which members of the public are most dependent on effective state administration. As the scope of the study limits the number of cases that can be examined, only the most informative cases on social assistance that relates to the KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape provinces are analysed. The research finds that public service is not yet transformed and identifies the causal factors. It recommends steps to be followed so that the expected culture from the public sector is attained.


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This CD, entitled "What The Waves Were Always Saying", will be given away for free to all people attending the concerts in Iceland.
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Google AdWords Tauranga (Now Called Google Ads)Google Ads - Formerly known as Google AdWords is the name of Google's advertising platform. These are the adverts that show up when you type something into Google, For example type Google AdWords Tauranga into Google and it will return a whole bunch of business who can help you with your online advertising. These adverts are extremely powerful when it comes to reaching potential clients. You can put your business, product or service in front of people right when they need you the most and when they are actively searching for a solution. Get a Quote
Is Google Ads (AdWords) right for my Tauranga based business?
Google Search Ads are very effective for many different industries and business types. If you have a product or service where your potential client does information gathering online, then Google Search Ads can be very effective. For example we could run an ad for people that are looking for a business that manages Google Ads. In that case if potential clients are Googling the keywords "Google AdWords Tauranga" we would be able to have our Google Search Ad displayed at the top of their search results. This is all well and good because our product or service is searchable. Some products may not have users searching for them which would mean there is less potential to generate traffic through Google Search Ads. Get in touch for Google AdWords Tauranga
What if people aren't Googling terms related to my business, Will the Google AdWords Tauranga businesses are using compete with mine?
There are other ways to get in front of your potential customers, if the above is the case for you, then you will more than likely need to run some sort of an awareness campaign. This can be done through many platforms. Google offer their own Display Network. These are the ads you see next to news articles, on blogs, or even inside apps on your mobile device. Google Display Network reaches over 90% of all internet uses and utilises well over 2 million websites!
The Google Display Ads can be shown to users in many different locations in the Google Display Network. At a high level the main placements you can choose from are: Google Display Network, Gmail, In Apps/Play Store and many more places around the internet! We run some Google AdWords Tauranga business use to DOUBLE their online sales in one week.
There are also many other options when Google Search Ads aren't the right fit, Social media, Email Marketing and many more tactics can help you, but thats for another page! If you aren't sure if Google Ads are right for you flick us an email and we'll help you out with anything to do with Google AdWords Tauranga!
For more info on what Pay Per Click or PPC is about click here (Wiki). It's a simple rundown in layman's terms.
How does the Google AdWords process work and what does Webbros offer?
We like to break this down into a few steps:
Campaign Setup
Market Research & Campaign Tracking
Before we do anything else, we will conduct the first stage of market research, looking at your target customer profiles for your business and pairing that with a comprehensive keyword research deliverable in order to confidently know which ads we will be delivering to which future customers. We will research by specific areas to ensure that we are building a thorough campaign strategy. We will also need to set up conversion pixels and goals through Google Analytics.
After our research is complete, we will spend time building out all your ad groups, ad types, ad sets and individual ads themselves. Different audiences will be grouped together based on similar characteristics so that each ad shown is as relevant as possible. This saves you money, improves your conversion rate, and gives you insight into which ads and audiences are performing the best.
We always recommend the use of copywriters to curate perfectly persuasive messages for each category you will be advertising, it won't have to be done for every advert as we can reuse the messaging throughout different adgroups and ad segments to yet again maximize relevancy and clickthrough rates. We can organise this. Or alternatively if you think you know the correct language/tone of voice to use with your target audience it is more than fine to have yourself or one of your staff create the ad copy.
Campaign Management
Bid Optimization
We will review your campaign performance in real time. Ads that are performing well for your high revenue items will see increases in their budget allocation, while poor performers will be reduced or even eliminated. Bid optimization will occur across all ad channels, audiences, and keywords.
Keyword Review
Specific attention will be given to keyword performance throughout the campaign. Successful keywords for your firm's campaign will be extensively researched to find even more long-tail variations, with attention given to shorthand and conversational search terms.
Performance Tracking
We will be watching this campaign all the way through, not just on the front end. We will be monitoring your Google Analytics website goals to find out which ads are driving the most leads for your store, and building an ongoing strategy around these winning campaigns.
Campaign Evaluation
Campaign Analysis
We will take a high-level look at all campaign components. We will track visitor behavior at each stage of your product funnel and determine where the most optimization can occur. We will work towards the goal that the majority of leads entering the funnel are interested in your products and that they are converting into customers at a sustainable rate.


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An open slot in the 2012 Republican field
The 2012 presidential field is already crowded with all-but-announced candidates.
But, there is a big slot left unfilled: someone from and for the economic wing of the tea party movement.
While there is a tendency among the media -- and many members of the Republican establishment -- to lump all tea party followers into a single clump, that analysis misses the mark.
As the movement has matured, some tea party activists gravitating far more toward economic issues (TARP, debt, health care etc.) while others have tended to focus far more on the social issue set.
(Worth noting: Being a member of the economic wing of the tea party doesn't mean you don't care or don't share socially conservative viewpoints. Rather, it suggests an emphasis on one issue area over the other.)
While the tea party movement was formed in reaction to economic issues, most of its leading spokesmen and women are more closely identified with the social wing of the movement.
Leading that list is former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the most high profile tea party figure in the country. While Palin has spoken forcefully against President Obama's fiscal policies, her rise to prominence has largely been built on very strong support among social conservatives.
Ditto former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a former pastor who turned into the darling of social conservatives during his run for president in 2008. Others thinking about the race -- Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, Indiana Rep. Mike Pence, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich -- are also more associated with social rather than fiscal issues at the moment.
Given that reality, there is a wide opening for a candidate who embodies the fiscal side of the tea party movement to emerge as a serious contender for the nomination.
"The tea party movement in 2010 was a particularly strong strain of economic conservatism, centered on opposition to bailouts, Obamacare, and runaway spending, and it largely succeeded," said Republican media consultant Jon Lerner who has advised a number of prominent tea party candidates. "It is the unifying center of the GOP today, yet none of the likely candidates in the 2012 presidential field easily represents or captures that cluster of issues."
If you accept the premise -- and we do -- that no candidate regarded by tea party voters as "establishment" can possibly occupy that space due to the antipathy of the tea party toward all things status quo (sorry Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty, Haley Barbour, John Thune, Mitch Daniels etc.), then you are left with two options.
The first is that a candidate not currently in the field (or prospective field) enters the race sometime in the next six months or so.
The most obvious choice is New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie who has, somewhat oddly, turned into a national star among economic tea partiers who have latched on to his no-nonsense speaking style and commitment to closing the state's budget gap.
Christie has said repeatedly he is not interested in running for president in 2012 but did just enough work as a national surrogate during the 2010 campaign to keep the chatter alive -- although it's currently on life support.
(Newark Star-Ledger columnist Tom Moran wrote that a Christie reversal about a presidential bid would make him a "monumental fraud". Ouch.)
If Christie did decide to run, his ability to appeal to the economic element of the tea party would virtually ensure that he would be a serious factor in the race.
Assuming Christie doesn't run, there is a thin bench of people not currently in or looking at the race who could occupy similar space in the primary field. People like South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint or Florida Sen. Marco Rubio could theoretically run as the choice of economic-minded tea party voters but neither seem inclined to make the race. (Of course, minds can change over the next six months.)
Without such a candidate, the second option would kick in: one of the current crop of candidates could move to become a sort of economic/social tea party hybrid.
Palin, who is well liked among both social and fiscal tea party supporters, might have the easiest time bridging the gap due to the fact that she is very well liked by both ends of the movement. But, Palin is the most unorthodox of public figures so it's hard to predict whether she would try to unify all tea party backers behind her or content herself with further cultivating her strong supporters among the social issues wing.
Gingrich could also fit that hybrid role as you could argue -- and Gingrich allies do argue -- that he has his feet as much in the economic camp as the social one already.
Gingrich is the big brain candidate of the race, regularly offering policy proposals and pronouncements on topics economic, social and foreign. That machine-gun approach to policy could allow him to co-opt some of those economic-minded tea party voters.
Pence, too, will try to be that hybrid tea party candidate as he has been an outspoken opponent of legislation like TARP in addition to carrying un-challengeable (or close to it) credentials on social issues.
But, there is strong speculation that Pence will pass on a presidential bid for what amounts to close to a free shot at the open seat governor's race in 2012. (Former Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh and Republican Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman have both removed themselves from consideration, leaving Pence a wide open path.
Huckabee is a less likely choice for fiscal-mind tea partiers given his record as governor of Arkansas, a record that has gotten him cross-wise with the likes of the influential Club for Growth.
The simple fact is that there are few (if any) candidates or potential candidates who can naturally fill the slot of a tea-party affiliated economic conservative.
An opening exists. But who, if anyone, will step forward to fill it?
Chris Cillizza
| January 4, 2011; 11:05 AM ET
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