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System Center Universe (SCU_DACH) live blog
Blogging live from SCU_DACH in Bern
During the next two days I'll be busy in Bern (Switzerland) attending the "System Center Universe DACH" event in Bern.
I'll try covering all the System Center Configuration Manager, Orchestrator and Powershell tracks. Not much of formatting, just what I hear and deem interesting goes into the article.
Travis Wright (Principal PM Manager at Microsoft) talks about 'The Cloud OS' and Microsoft's strategy to solve Cloud problems. Did you hear about Microsoft's latest transition? Microsoft is becoming a major "Devices and Services" company.
Challenges to Cloud computing:
- regulations (Data Access)
- Connectivity
- slow connection speeds
- unreliable
- Loss of Control
- costs
- infrastructure
- outage of datacenter
- data
"Cloud computing is not a location. It is a method of computing."
Project 'Katal'
- provides services for
- websites
- databases
- service bus
- VMs
- virtual networks
- New name of Katal -> Windows Azure Pack -> shipping with R2 release next month
- Windows Azure is now running on the same version of hypervisor as Windows Server 2012 is now on
- Windows Azure Pack demo by Travis Wright showing a user deploying a new SQL database via "Azure-like" web portal
- System Center vNext
- software designed for the cloud
- drive consistency of Azure and on prem IaaS / PaaS
- deliver value add services from the cloud
- it doesn't matter if you use "Cloud" or not, you can have all the benefits of Cloud in your own datacenter
14 tips for building your Orchestrator workflows
Pete Zerger (MVP) and Anders Bengtsson (Microsoft PFE) hands out nice tips and tricks to build your Orchestrator runbooks:
- functions as runbooks
- focus on modularity
- reuse runbooks in other runbooks
- use variables, no hard-coded values
- identify those processes that are worth automating
- Orchestrator runbook tester
- runbooks run on local machine
- context: user executing the runbook tester
- build fault-rolerance into runbooks
- error handling
- Implement logging
- don't use logfiles
- don't use send platform event
- don't use activity specific logging
- these would fill up your database with information you never need
- use a Log Database for logging
- use one dedicated runbook for logging of technical runbook events
- Monitoring
- SCOM management pack
- Infront Orchestrator MP for SCOM 2012 (FREE!!!)
- Develop a runbook promotion process
- while exporting runbooks with variables, the export process exports ALL variables in the environment, not only the ones used in the runbook
- alternative: don't use global variables, use variables in SQL Database
- implement permissions on runbooks
- you can only set permissions on runbooks, nothing else * Publish permission means "Start Runbook" * use SCSM to optimize self-service * implement source control & versioning * Orchestrator does not do built-in versioning * Use Powershell! * Orchestrator vNext (the one after R2) will be a Powershell Engine * RUnbook Commander * integrate runbooks as right-click tools in ConfigMgr 2012 admin console * available on TEchNet Gallery * Use community tools * Microsoft does not support them, but helps you as best as they can! * check for best practices * Runbook best Practices Validator (community) * www.contoso.se ## SCVMM Networking
- implement permissions on runbooks
- alternative: don't use global variables, use variables in SQL Database
I'm now in the SCVMM Networking: From Zero to Hero in two hours session with Thomas Maurer (MVP), Michel Luescher (Microsoft), Damian Flynn (MVP) and Kevin Greene (MVP).
- Official support for NIC Teaming in Windows Server 2012
- Network QoS policies
- new in Windows Server 2012 R2
- SMB Bandwidth limit in 3 categories
- default
- VMs
- live migration
- deploy VMM agents to existing hosts
- the agent learns the host's config and doesn't even need a restart after install
- Networks:
- logical network
- configuration of physical network
- VM networks
- networks the VMs talk to
- like father and child
- Father: Logical Network
- Son: VM Network
- Logical Switch
- consist of
- Uplink & Port Profiles
- Classification
- Virtual Switch
- Network Teaming
- try using the predefined templates and go on from there
- QoS: recommendation using weights, but not exceeding a weight of 100
- Logical switches combine QoS, port profiles, teaming, uplink profiles all in one place
- consist of
- IPAM (IP Address Management)
- centralized management of all DNS / DHCP servers
- integrates with VMM R2 to manage virtual IP address spaces
- create a new Network Service in VMM for IPAM
- audits server configuration changes
- ability to create virtual network in IPAM and automatically create them in VMM
- like father and child
- networks the VMs talk to
What's new in ConfigMgr 2012 R2
Lunch break is over and although I liked the SCVMM part 1, as a ConfigMgr person, I have to attend [Kent Agerlund's](http://blog.coretech.dk/
- configure database placement during initial site setup
- I agree that's nice, but it's better, like Kent said, to pre-create the DB in SQL
- client reassignment
- "move" client from Site A to Site B
- no disaster recovery
- both sites need to be working
- ConfigMgr calculates the "speed" it can use sending out content to distribution points and prioritizes the fastest in following distributions
- cancel content distribution from the console
- in case you sent out content to places you don't want it to be
- distribution point usage report
- enables you to see how much data has been requested on a DP
- VHD management
- create a VHD file to upload from the ConfigMgr Console to SCVMM
- needs the console to be installed on a Hyper-V host
- asked if Kent heard anything about plans on supporting "remote creation of VHD files", because I know customers who don't want to install the admin console on their Hyper-V hosts
- nothing planned (at least nothing known)
- three former MDT steps now integrated into ConfigMgr Task Sequence
- set dynamic variables
- run powershell script
- check readiness
- new deployment type
- web application
- Trigger VPN connection from ModernStyle applications
- requires a VPN profile being deployed to the device
- only for Windows 8.1 (RT) and iOS and Android
- Role based administration for reports
- built-in
- nothing to configure
Managing Microsoft Updates with ConfigMgr 2012 R2
Kent Agerlund is doing another ConfigMgr session about configuring Update Management in ConfigMgr 2012.
- Coretech shutdown tool
- based on last reboot date this tool "forces" a restart
- http://blog.coretech.dk/kea/new-version-of-the-coretech-shutdown-tool/
- Coretech Update Manager 2013
- tool to deploy Software Updates in a specific order to different collections
- link follows
- Kent showed some best practices on collection design for Update Management
- You want to know how many updates your ADR will download?
- in R2: There's a preview button in the ADR creation wizard
- pre R2: look at the ruleengine.log
- it will show you in clear text how many updates it will download
- SCUP - System Center Updates Publisher
- Publishing Tool
- Kent has a blog article describing how to configure SCUP and how to deploy 3rd party app updates
- Secunia Corporate Software Inspector 7 can fully integrate into ConfigMgr console and help you easily deploy update packages
Day 2 at SCU_DACH
Yesterday closed with a great networking party. I'd like to thank all sponsors and speakers for an awesome first day. Today starts for me with Pete Zerger's and Anders Bengtsson's session "Iron Chef Cloud", where they are showing some cool demos of Orchestrator and Service Manager.
- how to copy notes from one Service Manager manual activity to another
- use Orchestrator runbooks
- how to update a SLA
- You should try implementing SCSM along with Orchestrator, at least as a "Orchestratror UI"
- don't use the Orchestrator Web Console, it's crap
- you can't validate any user input in the web console
- How to Schedule Server Reboots
- requires SCSM Integration Pack
- demo of a Service Request which reboots a server at a given time, plus checking the server after reboot
My second session is a german (well, swiss guys talking german 😉 ) one where a customer is talking about his real-life experiences with System Center 2012 and Hyper-V virtualization. Heard some interesting figures.
Thomas Maurer now shows us '10 tools every IT Pro should know about'.
- OneNote
- use OneNote to share notes with your colleagues
- able to search for text even in pictures and audio files
- Windows Password Recovery
- replace Utilman.exe in windows\system32 with cmd.exe to reset forgotten password
- boot into WinRE
- after that boot into OS and the lower left icon now starts cmd.exe
- net user changes password
- how to extend the Win + X menu
- User Account Control
- use icacls.exe to change integrity level of files
- test-netconnection to test a lot of properties of your network connection
- Powershell script to update your sysinternal installation
- desktops.exe to launch parallel desktop processes
Lunch done and next up on stage is Jeff Wouters talking about Powershell Desired State Configuration.
Powershell Desired State Configuration
What is DSC?
- based on MOF files
- requires PS4.0 with DSC Engine
- Jeff showed some nice demos where he did some DSC configurations
- install Web-Server Features via DSC to multiple nodes at once
- he plans on writing DSC to provision his whole demo environment
- DSC looks really powerful to enforce configurations in your environment
- this could easily help with compliancy settings in ConfigMgr in the future
- if you're starting with DSC, have a look at the Powershell DSC Cheat Sheet http://blogs.technet.com/b/stefan_stranger/archive/2013/08/26/powershell-v4-desired-state-configuration-cheat-sheet.aspx
Configuration Manager automation with Powershell and Orchestrator
There has been a cancellation of a session and I jumped in. A huge opportunity to speak at such a large event.
Thanks to Marcel Zehner and itNetX for organizing this great event. There will be a SCU_DACH next year again. It was great meeting so many experts on System Center topics and talking with them. As far as I know all the sessions got recorded and will be put online soon.

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What are the small toes for?
The small toes are important in walking, especially when pushing off with the foot towards the next step. They share the pressure with the big toe and the ball of the foot.
Why do they become deformed?
Toes become deformed when the pressures on the toe are stronger than their joints can resist. This may because the joints are weak or the pressures strong, or both.
The joints may be weak because they have been damaged by injury or arthritis. The muscles that control them may become unbalanced, so that one set pulls harder than others and causes the toe to bend. In some people the tissues in the lower part of the joint at the base of the toe become weak, allowing the base of the toe to drift upwards and unbalancing it.
The main pressures that cause toes to become deformed, come from shoes which press on the tip of the toe, either because the shoe is tight or because it has a high heel, which tends to force the toes into the tip of the shoe.
Sometimes, these toe deformities occur because of a bunion (hallux valgus) that pushes against the 2nd toe and starts to cause the other toes to become deformed.
Examples of lesser toe problems
What problems do deformed toes cause?
The main problem with deformed toes is that they tend to rub on shoes, either on the top, at the tip, or both. This rubbing may simply be uncomfortable, or the skin may be rubbed raw.
Sometimes the toe may press down and cause pain in the ball of the foot ("metatarsalgia").
Bent toes may rub on one another or on the big toe, especially if the big toe is bent towards the second toe (hallux valgus or bunion).
My toes are curled and rub on my shoe. Is there anything simple I can do?
The most important thing is to buy shoes that have enough room in the toe area for your toes to fit comfortably. Avoid high heels, which tend to force the toes down into the tip of the shoe. Small pads on the top or end of the toe may improve the discomfort.
Can chiropody help with deformed toes?
A chiropodist can give advice about shoes and insoles, and can treat the hard or raw skin that develops over some deformed toes. Chiropodists in Britain and most parts of Europe do not operate to straighten toes.
Do I need an operation?
If your toes are interfering with your daily activities and the problem is not helped by the simple measures outlined above, it may be best to have an operation to straighten the toes.
Your GP can refer you to an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon who will listen to your problems, examine you and advise you on the best method for straightening your toes.
There are a number of different operations that can be done, depending on the shape of your toes and how stiff they are:
Any of these operations may be held straight with a metal pin inserted into the toe, which is later removed.
Are the results of surgery good?
Yes. Over 80-90% of toe operations correct the problem for which they were done.
Most people are satisfied with their toe surgery and "terrible" results are rare. Toe surgery is not easy, however, and it is important to have it done by someone with proper training and experience.
Complications of surgery
As with any operation, there are always potential complications associated with this sort of surgery. The risk of complications is very low but can include:
How long will it take for me to fully recover?
Most patients after their operation take between 6 weeks to 6 months to recover fully. Driving can usually start after 6-8 weeks. If all has gone well, you will usually be discharged from clinic somewhere between 3 and 6 months or so.


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New York Fashion Week: Wonderful wizardry at Rodarte
Kate and Laura Mulleavy are the rare designers showing in New York who really have the power to transport a jaded audience to a magical place.
This season, they took us to the Great Plains, with romantic prairie looks on fresh-faced models with windswept hair.
The back-to-nature nostalgia that drove their Rodarte spring collection had evolved into an equally charming back-to-the-land naivete.
The concept started with the impulse to make prairie coats, Laura Mulleavy said after the show. The Pasadena sisters were also interested in creating silk prints depicting wheat fields at different times of day (sunrise, sunset etc.).
The show began with a long, maize-color boucle wool coat with triangle cutouts on either side, as pretty from the back as the front, thanks to neat rows of stitching at the small of the back.
The throughline to the prairie girl story was a sensual draped, crinkled silk gown that came in five different versions, with amber waves of grain pictured at dawn, midday, dusk, under stormy skies and Technicolor skies.
Romantic blouses were key pieces. One style was pieced together from several different varieties of cream floral lace, and paired with a lace circle skirt.
Sleeveless tops in cream and light yellow had folded collars and triangle cutouts, and the matching high-waist pants came with slant flap pockets.
Staying true to their craftsy aesthetic, the Mulleavys showed sweaters knit in Amish quilt motifs, and collagey tulle and sequin skirts as light as corn silk.
The two sparkly firecracker red looks toward the end were a take on the famous ruby red slippers from the "Wizard of Oz," they explained.
Then, just like that, the show was over and it all seemed like a beautiful daydream.
-- Booth Moore in New York
Photos: Looks from the Rodarte fall-winter 2011 runway collection shown during New York Fashion Week. Credit: Jonas Gustavsson and Peter Stigter / For The Times.


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L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition is published by Rockstar Games and was developed by shattered game studio Team Bondi. The porting of L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition to the PC and OnLive was handled by Rockstar Leeds. The game is priced at $49.99 and PlayPack subscribers can get the game off for additional 30%, so the price for them is $34.99. Gamers in the UK will have to wait three more days, till friday November 11th 12:01am BST, when the game releases in the UK.
The story of L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition follows Cole Phelps amid the post-war boom of Hollywood's Golden Age. He is an LAPD detective thrown headfirst into a city drowning in its own success. Corruption is rampant, the drug trade is exploding, and murder rates are at an all-time high. In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, racketeering conspiracies and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department to uncover a secret that could shake the city to its rotten core.
Using groundbreaking new animation technology that captures every nuance of an actor's facial performance in astonishing detail, L.A. Noire is a violent crime thriller that blends breathtaking action with true detective work to deliver an unprecedented interactive experience. Search for clues, chase down suspects and interrogate witnesses as you struggle to find the truth in a city where everyone has something to hide.
Sadly, L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition currently doesn't feature a demo on OnLive, but it's only a matter of time when OnLive will enable the demo, like with the Homefront demo.
Another unfortunate omission for L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition is, that two big OnLive features, namely gameplay spectating and brag clips have been disabled at the request of the game publisher Rockstar Games. Upon launching the game for the first time, users will be presented with the following prompt: "To avoid giving away plot twists and spoilers, spectating and Brag Clip videos have been disabled by request of the publisher." I don't think this is such a smart move by Rockstar, they should have let the gamers decide if they want to see others playing or not. I hope that Rockstar rethinks this decision and lifts this ban, if not now, at least after the game has been on the OnLive service for some time.
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One of the biggest questions in housing finance is how to revive the securitization market. During the housing boom of the early 2000s, banks earned massive amounts of fee and commission income by packaging mortgages into mortgage-backed securities. These securities were often sliced and diced into CDOs, CDOs squared and what not, in order to further entice investors (and speculators). What happened next is all too well known. The banks, eager to bulk up low-risk fee revenue while offloading lending risk, thought that if writing a lot of mortgage loans was good, then writing a shipload more would be even better. Lending standards dropped, to the point where banks didn't always document borrowers' incomes, as if to avoid learning that they shouldn't extend the loan. There were plenty of times when they shouldn't have, but did anyway.
That insouciance toward prudence dug a very deep grave for investor interest in securitized loans. Today, just about the only mortgage-backed securities that can be sold carry explicit U.S. government guarantees. Housing finance has become a federal program, and today's housing stock enjoys what is effectively a federal price support policy.
Needless to say, taxpayers can't support housing values indefinitely. In the view of bankers and many regulators, securitization must be improved and revived. The two potential improvements most often discussed are (a) requiring the banks that package mortgages to keep some of the lending risk, or (b) improving underwriting standards without requiring underwriting banks to keep some "skin in the game." The first concept is intended to keep the banks honest. But banks holding increased amounts of lending risk also must increase their capital levels. That is likely to lower profits, anathema to their executives suites and also not to the liking of some bank regulators, who seem to equate lower bank profits with greater aggravations for themselves. The second notion--improved underwriting standards--is clearly necessary, but insufficient by itself. Investors aren't prepared to put down their money with just promises of improvement.
The problem is the discussion focuses on what the banks (and regulators) want, not what investors would like. This is donkey-backwards. A revival of a private securitization market depends on the willingness of investors to plunk their cash onto the barrelhead. There used to be a notion in American business that the customer is always right. A little fillip of customer service--i.e., investor protection--needs to be added to the mix.
First, there's the issue of trust. Trust is the true foundation of the financial system. Investors no longer trust the banks at the heart of the securitization process. That's why the only mortgage-backed securities acceptable to investors today bear a federal guarantee. Banks hoping to securitize on their own seem to be viewed as little more than potential scofflaws. Serious regulatory reform--of both banking and the derivatives market--is essential. Consumer protection must be greatly strengthened, lending standards bearing a reasonable resemblance to prudence have to be enforced, and the derivatives market must become much more transparent. But the scope of reform evolving in current legislative proposals may be inadequate to reassure holders of capital.
Second, the securitization market as it existed in the early 2000s ceased to be risk-sensitive. Investors had no effective way to discern that they were buying bags of digestive waste, and banks securitizing loans ceased to care that they were selling the same. The absence of risk sensitivity created grotesque market distortions that resulted in millions of bad loans being made, which may have enriched underwriting banks but also led to the defaults and foreclosures that have been driving down real estate prices.
Risk insensitivity is the problem that the skin-in-the-game requirement is intended to fix. The continued desertification of the securitization market is a signal that not enough is being done. Further product development is required. Perhaps banks should agree to limit investor losses to a predetermined number of cents on the dollar invested. After that, the underwriting bank would bear all losses. The less the investment resembles a pig in a poke, the more likely people will buy. Such a provision would improve the quality of mortgages in the pool, which would benefit investors--and homeowners. Fewer low quality loans would be made. Even if home ownership levels fall, bad loans do not, in the medium (let alone, long) term, increase home ownership. They do, however, drive down real estate values when borrowers default and end up in foreclosure.
Another improvement would be for banks to open up their databases concerning the underlying mortgages to credit rating agencies, and indeed, investors, for analysis. People are more likely to buy if they can kick the tires and lift up the hood. Any competitive issues would be unimportant if all offerings are subject to inspection. Of course, this may make pricing more accurate, or, stated otherwise, fairer to investors. And that's the idea. People will pay a fair price for what they understand, but not a penny for the opaque, black box CDOs of yore. Bank profits would be lower. But the current miserly dialogue about minimizing the extent of improvements to the securitization process may be holding down underwriting banks' costs, at the expense of expunging investor interest.
The bank-centric orientation of reforming the securitization market isn't even leading investors to water, let alone inducing them to drink. However, if banks and regulators would give a nod to the holders of capital who've been taking it on the chin for the last few years, maybe they'd see the phoenix rise from the ashes.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
The Donkey-Backwards Housing Finance Debate
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My Review
Anytime I see the name Beverly Lewis, I just know I'm going to like the story. She is such a wonderful story teller and I have yet to meet a book of hers I didn't enjoy. I will say that this wasn't one of my favorites, however I still enjoyed the storyline and found myself engrossed in the book!
Beverly's writing style has always grabbed my attention. She has the perfect mix of dialogue and narration to keep my attention on every page. Her words are descriptive enough that I can imagine the scenes vividly in my head, but not so descriptive that I just want to skip over the paragraph on go onto the next. While there were times I felt Leona had a tad too much self pity, the characters in this book were well executed and I enjoyed reading about all of them.
I do wish there had been more information about Gloria's father and his decisions behind moving. Although it did touch on it a little later in the story, I would have liked to see his side of the story, maybe given a reason as to why those things happened, and perhaps seen this storyline come to full circle. I felt although the main story was about Leona and Gloria and their paths, Arkansas Joe didn't get the attention I felt his character deserved. And while I cannot give specific information because of spoiling the book, I did not care for how his storyline ended.
I did enjoy how Beverly wove Gloria's story and felt a connection to her character. Sometimes in life we have to choose whether to go with Gods direction for us, or go with family. It is certainly not an easy decision for anyone to make and I appreciated Beverly making that clear for Gloria. I do not feel she made any hasty decisions which made the story that much more believable. I also liked seeing her point of view throughout the book, rather than just Leona's. It always nice to see what the other characters are feeling and experiencing.
I think any Amish Fiction reader will enjoy this book as well as Beverly Lewis fans. Once you dive in, I think you'll want to just spend the entire afternoon getting to know Leona, Gloria, and their families. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review which I have given.
Purchase your copy here!
About The Book
Leona Speicher got the "sister" she'd always dreamed of the day Gloria Gingerich and her family moved to Lancaster County Amish farmland. The Arkansas newcomers seem to be everything a devout Plain family should be, and Leona can't help comparing Gloria's engaging young parents to her own.
Leona's cousin shows a romantic interest in Gloria around the same time as Gloria's older brother expresses his fondness for Leona–it seems likely the two young women will marry into each other's families, remaining close friends for life. Thus, Leona is shocked when the Gingeriches suddenly pack up and disappear after being expelled from the church for reasons no one will discuss. Despite Leona's pleas, Gloria goes with them, leaving more than one broken heart behind.
When Gloria unexpectedly contacts Leona after a silence of several years, Leona makes up her mind to persuade her friend to return to Lancaster County and the Amish ways. Leona's fiancé, the deacon's son, is alarmed when Leona decides to go after Gloria. Will Leona's dearest wish lead to her own undoing?


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Peter Kessler has long been heralded as the premier voice of golf and sports broadcasting for decades. Following a recent resurgence in social media, Peter joins the show to share his thoughts on the current state of golf media and the golf ball distance debate.
Follow Peter on Twitter at @peterkessler.
Casey McCourt is the co-founder and CEO of Clublender.com, a full-service, high-end club rental service. Casey and Adam discuss the background of the company, its benefits compared to traditional club renting, and more.
Reed Howard is a mini-tour player and inventor of the new golf swing training aid, the SteadHead. Reed and Adam talk about the background of the SteadHead's design and how it can benefit your golf game.
Visit rdgolf.net to learn more about the SteadHead.
We are back with another Golf Stories episode as listener Freddy shares his experience working for the PGA of America, his thoughts on the PGA Merchandise Show, and much more.


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Seaside camping in the South of France
What if you took a break from your everyday busy life to relax and enjoy the best the South of France and the Mediterranean sea have to offer? Beacause that's exactly what we have to offer ! So come to Les Mediterranées, seaside camping South of France, and discover the true meaning of the words "holidays" and "pleasure". You will return to your everyday life and to the office totally regenerated, that is more than a promise - a guarantee!
Relax at a campsite by the Mediterranean sea, in France
Campsites Nouvelle Floride and Beach Garden give you direct access to a long fine sand beach, which means you can bathe in the sea or build a sand castle with your kids any time of the day thanks to your seaside camping in the South of France. If going to the sea and the beach is not your favourite leaisurely activity, just take a revitalizing sunbath all day long on a deckchair next to the pool while your kids make new friends and have a great time at the numerous water amenities. Going seaside camping in the South of France at one of our 3 sites guarantees you will spend water-centered vacations in the sun!
Combine sports and fun activities
An active stay is also within your grasp: tennis, pétanque, aquafit, table tennis, and many sports events and tournaments will delight those searching for exercise and a taste of sheer fun. You can practice and organize sessions with fellow campers yourself or you can join the tournaments set by the sites' professional staff, whichever you prefer. Our 3 campsites, each one with its own atmosphere and identity, will surely meet all your holiday needs. So, what's your opinion now, feel like going seaside camping South of France? Come on, you're just a few clicks away!
Toutes nos thématiques de vacances
Les Méditerranées, luxury campsites with water parks
Family holidays in the South of France! To each its own at les Méditerranées! Paddling pool, water slides and games…
Seaside camping in the South of France
Feel like enjoying the pleasures and the beauties of the Mediterranean sea and the South of France? Come to Les Méditerranées campsites and discover the best of seaside camping in the South of France.
Campsites with dogs allowed
At Les Méditerranées pets are welcome !
Rent a mobile home at Marseillan
Air-conditioned cottage at the seaside. Opt for the luxury of a completely equipped mobile home with private terrace for your holiday at Marseillan-Plage campsite.
Seaside camping holiday with pool in Marseillan
Your campsite with pool in Marseillan. Make the most of our campsite facilities with the heated pool, water slides and games – there's plenty to do in Marseillan-Plage!
Seaside camping in Hérault
Beaches, caves, nature park, pretty villages, vineyards and French food – seaside camping in Herault is the vacation of a thousand delights
Motor home holidays in Languedoc
Book a pitch for your motor home. Take a stop-over at our campsites and discover Marseillan-Plage. Service point for motor homes plus water and electricity supply, all's sorted for your holidays!
Camping by the Mediterranean seaside
Get the best from your holiday by the Mediterranean sea. Rent a pitch or a holiday home facing the sea, with heated pools, activities and discover 3 unique destinations!
Heated swimming pool at Mediterranean campsite
Looking for perfect water temperature all year long? You've come to the right place! Les Méditerranées heated swimming pools : the perfect choice for guaranteed family fun!
Campsite with activities in Hérault, Languedoc
How about spending dynamic holidays in a campsite with activities in Hérault, in Languedoc? Nautical sports, kids clubs, shows…Les Méditerranées campsites, at the heart of the South of France, offer you many fun lively things to do.
Marseillan seaside campsite with kids club
Choose a Marseillan seaside campsite with kids club thanks to the Méditerranées for fun for the little ones and security and peace of mind for Mum and Dad!
Campsites in Languedoc-Roussillon
Enjoy the best sites in Languedoc-Roussillon at Les Mediterranées!
Campsite near Vias in Marseillan - Les Méditerranées
Set out to discover the charms of the South of France while staying with Les Méditerranées in a campsite near Vias, a gorgeous beachfront Mediterranean town in Marseillan.
3 seaside campsites in Herault
Take the opportunity to discover the beautiful pristine beaches from the South of France thanks to a holiday at Les Méditerranées seaside campsites in Herault!
Les Méditerranées, campsites near the Canal Du Midi
Stay at one of our sites at Les Méditerranées in Marseillan and discover the Canal Midi. Enjoy a historical and natural break in a campsite near Canal du Midi.
5-star campsite Languedoc-Roussillon
Discover the best of a 5-stars campsite in Languedoc-Roussillon with the Charlemagne, the Nouvelle Floride and the Beach Garden, and enjoy a 5-stars holiday at the heart of the Mediterranean Sea.
Last minute camping in Herault
Benefit from the last minute camping offers in Hérault and fly off to lovely holidays at the heart of the Mediterranean Sea.
Campsite close to Cap d'Agde
How about taking a holiday in a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere? A campsite close to Cap d'Agde fulfils all your needs! Les Mediterranées welcome you to their water parks and nearby beaches!
Wellness campsites in the South of France
Bubbles, whirlpools, spa, heated indoor pool… just name it! Les Méditerranées, wellness campsites in the South of France promise a relaxing, stimulating stay with your friends, family or partner.
Seaside camping in the South of France
The best camping experiences in the Languedoc thanks to our 3 seaside campsites in the heart of Languedoc Roussillon!
Seaside campsite in South of France
Discover our star campsites in the South of France. Beach Garden and Charlemagne are seaside campsites with indoor pool, spa and wellness centre.


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It is very special, we've loved being here. Thank you!
- Chris and Helen, Norwich.
A very comfortable stay in this new B&B, a lovely, calm space to relax in. Most hospitable welcome, and great patience with our endless queries. And yet more....some goodies for the garden to boot! Many thanks Mary
- Kevin & Robin, Brecon Beacons.
Lower Severalls Farmhouse, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA187NX, 01460 73234


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Naran Shogran Neelum Valley 09Days Tour
One Package two valleys with so many serene locations feature in Naran Shogran Neelum Valley 09Days tour. First of all, Naran Kaghan tours along Neelum Kashmir tours are most famous destinations of Pakistani Tourist. The ever-growing demand for tourist is the benchmark of successful tourism season in Pakistan. Moreover, facilities are improving by every passing day. Furthermore, Northern areas of Pakistan are a heavenly region in Pakistan with a landscape like no other. Most amazingly, jeep rides, dedicated Car, experienced Driver along fuel makes it comfortable. Tour Plan features family hotels on nice places in Naran Kaghan shogran as well as Neelum Valley Azad Kashmir.
Neelum Valley Azad Kashmir contains Keran Valley, Kutton Valley, Upper Neelum, Sharda, Kel and Most beautiful Arrange Kel. Moreover, the local guide having local knowledge ensures easy trekking and exploration of northern Arrange Kel region. Naran Kaghan Shogran covers Siri Paye meadows, Lake Saiful Malook, lake Lulusar and most famous Babusar Top with signature services of Pakistan Tour And Travel.
Tour Price : 155,000 Pak Rupees
Season Price: 135,500 Pak Rupees
Day 01: Pick From Islamabad and move towards Muzzafferabad City and reach Neelum in 6-7 Hours , Check in to Hotel
Day 02: Breakfast and move towards Sharda, Reach there in 3 Hours, then reach Kel in 1.5 Hours, Final Destination Arrang Kel
Day 03: Explore Beauty of Arrang Kel with Local Guide, Full Day excursion and Bonfire in Arrang kel in Evening
Day 04: Move from Arrang Kel towards Sharda, Explore and Visit Sharda University and Do Rafting in Sharda, Then Visit Keran Areas and Night stay in Kutton Valley
Day 05: Breakfast and reach Shogran in 6 hOurs , then check in hotel, Short Stay at Kewai Waterfalls before Shogran
Day 06: We shall Visit Siri PAYE Meadows on Private Jeep with Expert local Driver- spend few hours there in Meadows
Day 07: Breakfast and MOVE Towards Naran Valley and then Visit Lake Saiful Malook on private Jeep and back to Hotel
Day 08: Breakfast and Visits Lulusar Lake, Short stay at Babusar Top (13700ft) Back Hotel in Naran Valley
Day 09: Breakfast and move towards Islamabad For End of Tour
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- Naran Kaghan Sightseeing Tour
- Neelum Valley Visit Included Till Kel and Arrang Kel
- One Family Room in Reputed Family Hotels & Resorts
- Quality Dedicated Private Transportations with Air conditioned Toyota GLI Corolla
- Dedicated Driver and Fuel for Tour included
- Visit Saif ul Malook Lake on Private Jeep (one Jeep Included)
- jeep Ride to Siri Paye meadows on Jeep
- Dedicated Experienced Driver
- Fuel and Tolls Included
- Pick and drop from Islamabad
Things Not Included:
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Any Refreshments
- Anything other then Agreed
Hotel Stay:
- Neelum Villages Lodges Azad Kashmir
- Private Guest House in Arrang Kel
- Pinehills Resort Shogran or Friday Hotel Shogran
- Hotel land Mark Naran or Hotel Rose Valley Naran


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Come See Our Booth During BreyerWest at the 2019 Northwest Horse Fair and Expo
|March 13, 2019
|Posted by aidanstoytrove under Model Horse
Come See Our Booth During BreyerWest at the 2019 Northwest Horse Fair and Expo
We will have a booth in the Willamette building at BreyerWest (the first building on the right when you enter) and will have HUNDREDS of Breyers and related merchandise spanning 3 booths. We will be setup to take cash or credit. We will be offering a cash discount. We won't be at the swap meet or room sales. We will be open to purchasing large groups of Breyer and Peter Stone Horses, please email us at email@example.com if you have a bulk lot or collection to sell. We will also have a fun selection of Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty, Squishies, Unicorn: plushies, slap bracelets, slime and everything unicorn, dinosaurs, cars, Lego minifigures, stress & fidget toys, musical jewelry boxes and more!
BreyerWest is held at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo in Albany, Oregon on March 22nd – 24th 2019
This is a small sampling of what we will be bringing:
– 2019 NIB Breyers: Cascade & Caspian, Catch Me, Best of British Foal Set, Truly Unsurpassed, Protocol Gift Set, Dominante, Enzo, Thunder, Cloud's Legend Set, Cupcake, Malik, Paint & Play Unicorns
-Other current run NIB Breyers: Lil Ricky Rocker, Xavier, Valegro, Secretariat, Justify and more
-Retired Porcelain Horses (if you have a specific want, please let me know)
-Stablemate Blind Bags including Spirit, Unicorn & Mystery Surprise (Mystery Surprise Foal boxed sets as well)
-BreyerFest 2017 & 2018 Single Day Stablemates
-Breyer Mini Whinnies & Pocket Animals
-Collecta Horses
-Recently and long discontinued NIB Breyers some include: Illuminati, Rhapsody In Black, Zena, American Pharoah, Celestine, Sugarmaple, many older NIB
-Breyer Stablemate Club Horses many NIB
-Hundreds of loose Breyer in all sizes in all conditions
-Simple Breyer Customs Shelf Quality to LSQ (nothing high dollar unless requested)
-Breyer Barns, Dolls, Tack & Accessories new and used
-Older Breyer dealer catalogs
-Breyer Pony Pouches
-Retro Style My Little Ponies
Here is what we WON'T be bringing but can upon request:
*Free delivery of any model purchased privately or on the website*
-Breyer raffle model Truffles
-Breyer Glossy Banks Vanilla, Glossy Totilas, Glossy Grullo Pinto Ethereal, Glossy Gypsy Vanner, Glossy BHR Bryant's Jake, Glossy Hickory Hills Wall Street
-Breyer Vintage: Glossy Grey Appaloosa PAF, Glossy Alabaster PAM Night Light, Glossy Alabaster PAM, Glossy Honey Bay PAM, Alabaster Indian Pony, Glossy 4 Eyed Misty
-Breyer Glossy Grulla 1730 Anniversary AQHA
-Breyer Gettysburg, Rialto, Acadia, Juniper, Eldora & Sol, Hawthorn, Murphy, Charlie, Ivy
-Breyer Premier Club: Duende, Croi Damsha (possibly other PCs please send wants)
-Breyer YHS Phar Laps
-BreyerFest NIB Nazruddin, Imperador, Brass Hat, Old Ironsides, Icabad Crane, Lonesome Glory, Glossy Foiled Again, Dali and Spanky, Diablo DC
-BreyerFest Diwali, Haute Couture
-BreyerFest Stablemate Anniversary Commemorative Set NIB
-Breyer NIB Blossoms complete set
-Breyer Fruitcake Fillies all colors
-Breyer Customs from our personal collection. Some are located in NJ and cannot be brought but others can be
-Unpainted Resin Fritz & Orinocco
-Unpainted Cube Equine & Feral Mare Medallions by Sarah Minkiewicz
-Nikon 3200 SLR Camera with extras
Breyer Santa Surprise – 2018 Christmas Day Special Run
|January 7, 2019
|Posted by aidanstoytrove under Model Horse
Breyer Santa Surprise – 2018 Christmas Day Special Run
Historically, Breyer has released a Special Run for Collector's Club members on Christmas day. This year was no different. Collectors were treated to the Breyer Santa Surprise 711259. The mold was Wintersong as a Unicorn who's current release is Xavier. The Santa Surprise was limited to one model per Collectors Club membership but sold out quickly. The release time was somewhere around 5:00am est and the Santa Surprise models were all gone by 11:06am est. This was especially disappointing for west coast collectors who were largely still asleep. I would like to see Breyer split the release for runs like this at different times throughout the day and would love to hear other ideas on how to make a sale like this fair to all.
Of note, this particular model was more expensive than past years. The Santa Surprise was priced at $150. Past year's Christmas Day Special Runs have been $85. Free shipping was included but it appears that international shipping was glitched and international customers are receiving partial refunds for the cost of shipping. Domestic shipping was calculating correctly and was free. Combining shipping with something like the Stablemate Club Darley voided the free shipping. I could write a whole blog post about Breyer's new website but that's a discussion for a different day! I personally do not feel that the price tag of $150 was out of line but understand the shock and dismay of those who had budgeted for $85. The Wintersong mold is highly desirable and like it or not, unicorns are 'in' right now. To top it off, the size of the Wintersong mold makes it both more expensive to produce and more expensive to ship because of the extra weight. Rumorsare flying that the Santa Surprise is repainted overstock of Xavier but I personally feel that this information is false.
The Santa Surprise was offered in 3 colors: green, gold and blue. These decorator colors were pearly with glitter in the manes and tails. The rarest model of this run was not in fact a unicorn at all but rather a glossy black Brighty who was aptly name Coal. 12 Coals were blindly distributed. 350 of each of the Santa Surprise decorator colors were produced making a run total of 1062. Breyer seemed to have taken more care in sending different colors to people who ordered multiples and avoiding another Fruitcake fiasco.
Here is what Breyer had to say about Santa Surprise 712259:
Have you been good this year? Or perhaps you're wondering if you've earned a place on Santa's naughty list? There's only one way to find out. Purchase the Breyer Santa Surprise to find out whether you'll receive one of three magnificent unicorns on the Othello sculpture: one pearly blue with a silver horn and hooves, one pearly green with a silver horn and hooves, and one pearly gold with golden horn and hooves, Unicorns are symbols of goodness, so you better be on your best behavior! If not, you may be one of twelve (12) purchasers who will find themselves on Santa's naughty list, and will randomly receive for Coal: a glossy solid coal-black Brighty!
Comes in a Breyer mail order box. Model is a blind draw and will be chosen at random by Breyer. And shipping for this item is on us!*
Limited to 350 pieces of each color Unicorn, plus twelve (12) of the coal-black Brighty. Model chosen at random (you cannot choose which one you will receive). Limit one (1) model per Collector Club member, while supplies last.
Breyer Wish and Wonder – History of the Breyer Christmas Mare and Foal Set
|November 17, 2018
|Posted by aidanstoytrove under Model Horse
Breyer Wish and Wonder – Christmas Mare and Foal
A few pictures of a grey Breyer Misty appeared in the Back In the Saddle catalog and some other places. Now, that Misty is officially available for purchase directly from Breyer's website! She is being released with the Stormy foal in a set called Breyer Wish and Wonder 712279. A number of collector's have expressed distaste for the look of the unpainted plastic that Breyer typically uses for white markings. This was an especially big problem with Dundee who's mapping sometimes looked downright strange alongside the bare plastic. I noted that Emerson, the latest Breyer 2018 Premier Club model that the white markings were painted. The Breyer Wish and Wonder appear to be chalky, meaning that their white is painted on and is not bare plastic. Bravo Breyer! I personally do not collect the Breyer Christmas Mare and Foal sets but I might make an exception for Wish and Wonder. They look really nice! Misty is a lightly dappled grey and Stormy is and adorable sooty buckskin or bay pinto. The chalky white basecoat compliments their fuzzy hair and make me want to hug them!
The Breyer Wish and Wonder set is available for anyone to purchase on Breyer's website. You don't need to be a member of any Breyer's Clubs. Here is the direct link to Wish and Wonder. The description from Breyer's website in its entirety reads:
Every child (or child-at-heart) wants a pony for the holidays, and now you can bring home two! With their chalky coats, this delightful mare and foal set will bring joy to collectors of all ages.
Chincoteague Ponies can have many different coat colors and patterns, just like the ones seen on this island-dwelling pair. The windswept mare Wish has a beautifully-shaded dapple-grey coat, and her sweet filly Wonder has a sooty buckskin pinto coat.
This set comes in a festive satin gift bag, making it a beautiful gift to give and receive! One per order.
Ages 8+
The Breyer Wish and Wonder set is priced at $50. Domestic shipping is FREE <gasp>. Historically, Breyer has offered Free Shipping on the Gambler's Choice Christmas Decorator but not on the Christmas Mare and Foal Sets. The Christmas Mare and Foal sets also came with cute winter blankets (including realistic working buckles!) but Wish and Wonder do not have blankets but they do come with a festive cloth bag.
2014 was the first year that Breyer offered the Christmas Mare and Foal set. The first offering was the Vixen and Blitzen set. Sadly, this set seemed to have a lot of staining from the horses being shipped with the blankets on despite that protective plastic layer (Athos and Kris Kringle anyone?!). They were the Breyer Running Mare and Running Foal molds in matching bay pinto.
The 2015 Christmas Mare and Foal were Eve and Claus. They featured the Breyer Thoroughbred Mare and Nursing Foal molds in strawberry roan. https://www.ebay.com/itm/323522766140
The 2016 Christmas Mare and Foal were Vixen and Blitzen. The were Breyer Running Mare and Running Foal. The mare was a beautifully shaded dapple grey and the foal was solid grey. https://aidanstoytrove.com/product/breyer-crystal-and-crispin-712184/
I will leave the Christmas Decorators for another blog post but 2 of the decorators are:
Ivy who was released alongside Holly. https://aidanstoytrove.com/product/breyer-ivy-712167/
Emerald who was released alongside Amethyst and Sapphire. https://aidanstoytrove.com/product/breyer-emerald-712233/
Breyer 2019 Stablemate Club Open For Enrollment
|November 15, 2018
|Posted by aidanstoytrove under Model Horse
Breyer 2019 Stablemate Club Open For Enrollment
I know that a number of you have been waiting for the Breyer 2019 Stablemate Club enrollment to open and enrollment is officially open! This beautiful glossy Mirado model was featured in Breyer's promotional email and I'm fairly certain that he will be a Breyer 2019 Stablemate Club Special Run. I personally was not overly fond of the grulla pinto Mirado but I do like this chestnut!
Here is the link to join the Breyer 2019 Stablemate Club https://www.breyerhorses.com/products/2019-stablemates-club-welcome-kit
Here is the Stablemate Club description taken directly from Breyer's Website:
If you find Breyer's Stablemates impossible to resist, then the Breyer Stablemates Club is for you! These small wonders are hand-crafted with great detail and their decorations share the finesse of their larger Traditional counterparts!
Deposits must be made by 11:59pm EST December 31, 2018
2019 Stablemates Club Deposit
Become A Member of the Breyer Stablemates Club
You must be a 2019 Collector Club member to access the buy box. Once you have purchased the club, you will no longer have access to the buy box.
International Customers: Click here to join the 2019 Stablemates International Club
Benefits include:
- (6) new members-only Stablemates Club models in beautiful colors exclusively designed for the club.
- Each model is packaged in a miniature version of Breyer's iconic yellow window box.
- Includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
- A brand-new Stablemates sculpture will debut each year in the Club!
- All Stablemates Club members are eligible to be entered into a raffle for a unique collectible!
- Access to Stablemates Club Forum
2019 Stablemates Collector's Club Member Terms & Conditions:
Each model is only $20, and is shipped to your home in a miniature Traditional-style window box. To join, you must have a valid 2019 Collector Club membership and sign up by December 31, 2018with a non-refundable deposit of $30. We'll deduct $5 from each model when it ships, so you pay $15 per model (plus S&H). This program is a continuity club which means you are obligated to purchase all six models. First Shipment for US members is in February 2019, with subsequent shipments every other month.
International members will receive two consolidated shipments of three (3) models ($45 per shipment plus $25 S&H) each following the third and sixth releases. You must purchase an International Membership in order to receive the consolidated international shipments.
Please note: Reeves International, Inc. reserves the right to terminate any membership at any time and refund the applicable pro-rated deposit or membership amount. If member elects to cancel their membership, deposit and membership fees are non-refundable.
Finn the Breyer 2018 Stablemate Club Gambler's Choice Mule
|October 10, 2018
|Posted by aidanstoytrove under Model Horse
Finn the Breyer 2018 Stablemate Club Gambler's Choice Mule
The Breyer Stablemate Club began in 2016. Each year features a Gambler's Choice Special Run. 4 different colors on the same Stablemate mold are offered once per year, these are referred to as Gambler's Choice models as the color you receive is random. The Breyer 2016 Stablemate Club featured Diesel, tbe G4 Reiner. Diesel was offered in Glossy Grulla, Glossy Bay Appaloosa, Dun and Wedgewood. At the time, we had 4 separate Stablemate Club Memberships and were thrilled to receive 1 of each color (unlike the Bouncer Christmas Pony, eek!)
The Breyer 2017 Stablemate Club featured Fylkir, the Icelandic Pony. Fylkir was offered in Glossy Silver Black, Bay Splash Pinto, Dunalino and Bay Roan Appaloosa. I had my heart set on the Glossy Silver Black but received a Bay Splash Pinto (trade anyone??)
For 2018, Breyer offered Finn on the mischievous mule mold. Finn is offered in Grey Grulla Pinto, Dun Appaloosa, Glossy Sorrel and a Rainbow Pinto. Finn is the model many were waiting for and at long last, he is now available for Breyer 2018 Stablemate Club Members to purchase. The total cost of Finn shipped to any US address is $25.95. Here is the pricing breakdown:
Cost of model: $15
Credit Applied For Club Deposit: $5
US Shipping: $5.95
I love my Breyer Prism and I'm hoping for the Glossy Rainbow color on Finn as well!
Finn must be paid for by 10/22/18 (for procrastinators like me!)
Breyer 2018 Stablemate Club Members can access Finn's page directly using this link. Here is what Breyer says about Finn:
Meet Finn! He is offered as a gambler's choice, as four exciting colorways grace this delightful mule. You will randomly receive one of the following: A shaded grey grulla pinto with a matte finish, a shaded dun appaloosa with matte finish, a shaded chestnut with a high gloss finish, or a shaded rainbow pinto decorator with a high gloss finish. Finn comes in a miniature Traditional-style window box.


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Xaris Alexiou
Xaris Alexiou top 20 songs
Xaris Alexiou biography
Haris Alexiou (Χάρις Αλεξίου) appeared in the Greek musical scene in the early '70s. Her charismatic voice, combined with a unique way of performing and a strong scenic presence, very soon led her to the top. Today she is still at the top, always working hard, always seeking new ways of expression and always giving prestige and value to the contemporary light and popular Greek music. She has worked with the most important Greek songwriters, has performed at the greatest musical theatres in all five continents and has received several important awards. She has had over thirty her own albums recorded, has participated in albums of other artits, either renowned or young and promising, being always open to new ways in music. The first important step in her career was her participation whith George Dalaras in the album "Mikra Asia" (Asia Minor") written by Apostolos Caldaras and Pythagoras in 1972. A historic album, the biggest hit of the '70s and rightfully included in "MINOS-EMI's 100 Greatest Hit of the Century". In 1973 Haris participates in the albums "Kalimera ilie" ("Good Morning, Sun") by Manos Loizos and Lefteris Papadopoulos,"Byzantinos Esperinos" ( "Byzantine Vesper") by Apostolos Kaldaras and Lefteris Papadopoulos and Odos Aristotelous"("Aristotelous Street") by Yannis Spanos and Lefteris Papadopoulos. Meeting Manos Loizos was the beginning of a lifelong friendship and a prolific cooperation. In 1975, her first personal album "12 'Laika' Songs" is released. One of them, "Dimitroula" becomes an all time standard. The same year, she appears in "boites" in Plaka, imposing a new way of presenting songs, completely different from the conventional big night clubs. It is the first year after the fall of the military junta, a time for the political songs and the revival of "rebetika" songs, and Haris Alexiou sings traditional songs, ballads, modern songs, folk songs and rebetika. For long periods of time, she appears with George Dalaras, Dimitra Galani, Basilis Papakonstantinou and Yannis Parios. Her concerts in stadiums and theatres, with songs written by Loizos, Papadopoulos, Nikolopoulos, Spanos, Theodorakis, Kuyumdjis and others, are extremely successful. Her popularity reaches its peak. Since then, she is "Haroula of Greece". In 1979, the album,"Ta tragoudia tis Haroulas"( "Haroula's Songs") is released. Manos Loizos had written the music and the lyrics were written by Manolis Rassoulis and Pythagoras. From this album,"o Fantaros" ( "The Soldier") immediately becomes a big hit, while " Ola se thymizoun"("All Things Remind Me of You") is considered one the most beautiful Greek ballads of all time. The '80s start with two enormous hits: "Fevgo" ( "I'm Leaving") and "Ximeroni" ( "The Day Breaks"). "Songs of Yesterday", her album together with Dimitra Galani includes ballads which fascinate the public. At the same time she records traditional and folk songs, rebetika and laika, and gives concerts both in Greece and abroad. 1983 is the year of the album "Tsilika", a collector's item, with old rebetika songs written between 1900 and 1935. 1986 is the year of her first cooperation with composer Thanos Mikroutsikos. The album is entitled "I Agapi ine zali" ("Dizzy with Love") with lyrics by Alkis Alkeos, Nikos Kavadias, Andreas Mikroutsikos and Babis Tsikliropoulos The title song becomes an enormous hit. "Eleni" and "Erotikon" from the same album, are also extremely successful. The same year Haroula conquers the French public appearing in "Theatre de la Ville", getting dithyrambic reviews from the French press. After that she gives concerts in Cyprus, Tunisia, Germany and many towns all over Greece. In 1987, world famous Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis invites her to appear in his club "Sirius" with the "Unpredictable Songs". He directs her and later he goes to the recording studio with her. The summer of this year, she sings in Hadjidakis' concerts in many Greek towns. In 1988 she works with "Fatme" a group of young and talented artists. She also works with Paolo Conte, well known Italian singer ang songwriter. They appear together at the Palace Theatre of Athens. She has two of his songs recorded with Greek lyrics by Lina Nikolakopoulou. In 1989, "The Show in on". It is the musical show which she presents for two years, together with Dimitra Galani and Yannis Parios, in Athens and Thessaloniki. An album with the same title resulted from this work. In 1989, "The Show in on". It is the musical show which she presents for two years, together with Dimitra Galani and Yannis Parios, in Athens and Thessaloniki. An album with the same title resulted from this work. 1990 begins with her second cooperation with Thanos Mikroutsikos. The album is entitled "This Cologne Lingers on for Years" with lyrics by Lina Nikolakopoulou. In October of the same year, she participates in the most Important concert of the decade in Peace and Friendship Stadium of Athens. In this festive concert, called "Our Own Night", all the big names of the Greek show business are present. Yannis Parios, Thanos Mikroutsikos, Dimitra Galani, Chris Nikolopoulos. Alkistis Protopsalti, George Sarris, George Zambetas, Lakis Lazopoulos and the legendary Melina Merkouri. In 1991 she appears in Attikon Theatre of Athens with a special show Called "In Three Acts". In the first act she sings songs by Hadjidakis, Loizos, Mikroutsikos and Brecht-Weill. In the second act she hosts certain groups of modern Greek music and presents songs written by herself. The third act is a medley with her hits, old and new. She then presents this show in the State Theatre of Northern Greece, which for the first time accepted a Greek singer in its stage. With her concerts, sets new standards for musical shows, using state of the art sound and light equipment and impressive decors. In autumn 1991, together with Costas Hadjis, presents a show directed by Maouro Bolognini at Rex Theatre in Athens and Radio City in Thessaloniki. "Alexiou Sings Hadjis" is the album that follows. In 1992 she starts her cooperation with Polygram, successfully presenting a new style in her songs. The album"Di' efchon"( "L'orale" )with music by Nikos Antypas and lyrics by Lina Nikolakopoulou comes as something quite fresh in the Greek discography, giving a new thrust to Haroula's already long career. 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Living Large in a Long Term Rental: Granada, Nicaragua
For $550 USD per month, plus electricity we are now living large at Vista Mombacho Apartments. Our brand new studio apartment is centrally located in the beautiful colonial city of Granada. We are just four blocks from La Colonial Supermercado and about seven blocks from Calle la Calzeda.
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LifeSouth Increases Impact in Metro Atlanta
ATLANTA -- With the arrival of 2011, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will begin supplying three new hospitals in Metro Atlanta with blood products.
The additions are all part of Tenet Healthcare Corporation:
* North Fulton Regional Hospital (3000 Hospital Boulevard, Roswell, 30076)
* Spalding Regional Medical Center (601 South 8th Street, Griffin, 30224)
* Sylvan Grove Hospital (1050 McDonough Road, Jackson, 30233)
LifeSouth now serves 21 medical facilities in and around Metro Atlanta.
"This is an opportunity to serve more people, help more patients and save more lives," said LifeSouth Georgia district director Ted Schwartz.
LifeSouth supplies blood components to more than 100 hospitals in Georgia, Alabama and Florida.


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