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€183,000 Ski Apartment La Plagne
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LODGES 1970. New build, "classic purchase" FINAL APARTMENT for sale in Plagne Centre, La Plagne, Paradiski; 1 bedroom, 204,000 euros.Ski room, cave/cellar, fitted kitchen and bathroom included in the price so just add your own furniture. 10 year new bui
Property Features
- In ski resort
- Mountain views.
- Ski locker or storage
- Balcony, terrace or garden.
Property Description
This 1 bedroom apartment (36,23m2) for sale in Plagne Centre, La Plagne, Paradiski is part of the new build Lodges 1970 development. Construction is well under way and delivery is planned for the final quarter of 2018. There are a total of 35 apartments from 1 to 3 bedrooms, all with cave/cellar, terrace/balcony and access to a heated ski room. Garages can be purchased at extra cost. This apartment is in Batiment A and has a balcony of 4,83 m2 ( facing N.E.) and a cave of 1,72m2. Co-ownership charges are estimated to be around 35 euros per m2; water and heating are included in the charges.
WHY WORK WITH LEGGETTS? We are on hand to help you with visits, liaise with the developer and give advice on everything from mortgages, currency exchange, notaries, ski schools and even local bars and restaurants. Having first worked in La Plagne in 1993 and lived out here since 2002 we think our independent, advice is invaluable. Please contact us so we can register you with the developer and arrange your visit.
PLEASE NOTE. These are not leaseback apartments; they are "classic purchase" Plagne Centre ( 1970m) is at the heart of the La Plagne ski area which is linked to Les Arcs to form Paradiski, one of the world's great ski areas. Price Information: 1 bedroom apartments from 183-214,000 euros. 2 bedroom apartments from 270-410,000 euros 3 bedroom apartment. 498,000 euros. Garages can be purchased for 19-37,000 euros depending on size. Key Points. New build 10 year guarantee. Staged payments; final payment on delivery. Reduced notaire's fees. Latest energy efficiency standards with biomass collective heating, thermal and phonic insulation and electric shutters. Videophone entry system. A choice of standard finishes for tiles and flooring. Fitted kitchen with ceramic hob, built in oven, dishwasher and fridge. Fitted bathrooms. High altitude location (1970m) at the foot of the slopes and close to all shops, bars and restaurants. Possible rental contract for as many weeks as you wish---not leaseback.
La Plagne is one of France's best known ski resorts with over 70% of the slopes over 2,000m. The amazing Vanoise Express cable car link to Les Arcs has created Paradiski, one of the world's great ski areas with over 425km of slopes. Plagne Centre is undergoing a transformation. The shopping centre has already been refurbished and these apartments are part of a wider redevelopment that will see a new bus station, tourist office, bowling alley, ice rink and restaurant with panoramic terrace. Thus,it is an excellent time to buy into the resort. In summer la Plagne has a busy season in the months of July and August with walking, cycling, mountain biking, parapenting and white water rafting just some of the activities on offer. Travel Info. Self drive; it is an approx 10-hour drive from the main channel ports. By rail; the nearest station is Aime La Plagne approx 25mins away by bus, car or taxi. A direct Eurostar service runs to Aime in the winter season. By air; Chambery, Geneva, Lyon and Grenoble are the main airports serving the resort.
Paradiski Ski Area
Paradiski is the name of the joint La Plagne, Les Arcs, ski area linked together by the Vanoise Express cable car. Opened in December 2003,the Vanoise Express is currently the world's largest single span cable car; in fact there are two of them both capable of ferrying 200 people across the Ponthurin valley that divides the two areas. The journey and the views make for a spectacular 4-minute ride.
In total Paradiski offers a HUGE 425 km of piste. Individually, La Plagne (225 km) and Les Arcs (200km) are significant ski areas in their own right and are both made up of different villages. In La Plagne the high altitude villages are Aime 2000,Plagne Centre, Belle Plagne, Plagne Bellecote, Plagne Soleil, Plagne Villages and Plagne 1800. These are all situated between 1800m and 2100m and offer snowsure high altitude ski in ski out convenience.
Lower down the delightful villages of Montchavin, Les Coches, Montalbert and Champagny en Vanoise all offer the charm and cosy comfort of village life, with their own tree lined local slopes and easy access to the high altitude slopes of La Plagne.
In Les Arcs the high altitude villages are Arcs 1600, Arcs 1800, Arcs 2000 and, the latest development, Arcs 1950. Again these all offer a ski in ski out experience. Great cruising runs through the trees lead to the lower villages of Plan Peisey, Vallandry and Villaroger for a more traditional mountain experience.
Both La Plagne and Les Arcs offer something for everyone. Early intermediate blue and red run skiers can soon explore the area and travel around the mountain enjoying some of the good value mountain restaurants.
However with two glaciers at over 3,000m, a wealth of "between the piste" and off piste and long runs through the trees, there really is something for all levels of skier---and let's not forget you boarders out there—both resorts offer a choice of snowparks with jumps, rails and the ,all important, music. La Plagne, Les Arcs, Paradiski—one of the world's great ski areas.
La Plagne Ski Resort
La Plagne is one of France's largest and most popular ski resorts. It is also extremely popular with British skiers and boarders who make up around 35% of the visitors to this great resort. With some 225 km. of piste, continual upgrading of the lift facilities and slopes for all standards of skier there is something for everybody. If this is not enough for you the amazing Vanoise Express double decker gondola link to Les Arcs opens up another 200km. of slopes.
The joint La Plagne, Les Arcs, PARADISKI ski domain is one of the world's truly great fully linked ski areas. La Plagne is not just one resort but a collection of ski villages, 6 at high altitude and 4 further down the mountain, each with their own shops, restaurants, bars and ski schools.
At high altitude the 6 villages are; Aime La Plagne (2100m),Belle Plagne(2050m),Plagne Villages/Soleil(2050m),Plagne Bellecote(1930m),Plagne Centre(1970m) and Plagne 1800(1800m). Of these the pitched roof chalet style of Belle Plagne, Plagne Villages/Soleil and Plagne 1800 are the most attractive to British eyes. However the other three are not without their fans and offer ski in ski out convenience and some great value accommodation.
The original la Plagne, Plagne Centre, is undergoing a considerable facelift and next year work begins on the indoor shopping and restaurant areas. Lower down the mountain there are more traditional villages. Les Coches at 1450 m has been purpose built in a pleasing chalet style and recent lift improvements have transformed access to the higher slopes.
Champagny en Vanoise (1250m) and, in particular, Montchavin(1250m) and Montalbert(1350m) have retained their rustic farming charm and have a strong following amongst British clients. Between them the villages of La Plagne offer something for everyone. There are wide, cruising blue slopes for the less confident or those "hot chocolate" skiers amongst you with tough blacks and a wealth of off piste for the stronger /more adventurous skier. Boarders have not been forgotten with a variety of Terrain parks on offer.
Accommodation varies from simple, great value, ski in ski out studios and apartments to luxury new build apartments and chalets.
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Compared to jazz greats Betty Carter, Nat Cole, Nina Simone, and Milton Nascimento, vocalist and scat sensation J.D. Walter has become a singular phenomenon on the music scene. Respected and lauded by the great musicians of the contemporary circuit, J.D. has shared the stage with many legendary artists including: saxophonist Dave Liebman, singer/songwriter Bob Dorough, drummer Billy Hart, trumpeter Nicholas Payton, pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, saxophonist Bill Evans, bassist John Benitez, singer Mark Murphy, drummer Greg Hutchinson, drummer Ari Hoenig, drummer Bill Goodwin, trumpeter Randy Brecker, saxophonist Tim Warfield, pianist Jim Ridl, trumpeter John Swana, bassist Taurus Mateen, pianist Orrin Evans, trumpeter Randy Brecker, singer Miles Griffith, and Poet Sonia Sanchez. J.D. is grateful for his childhood introduction to the world of music. A product of his familial church boychoir, J.D. went on to sing with the renowned 'American Boychoir'. He attended the University of North Texas via a vocal jazz scholarship and became a featured soloist on university recordings. After receiving various awards from the International Association of Jazz Educators, he left the United States to live in Amsterdam, Holland to study with acclaimed recording artist Deborah Brown. J.D. has currently recorded 4 CD's. 'Sirens in the C-House' (Encounter/Dreambox media Records 2000) brought him much critical acclaim. His second CD, the innovative and experimental 'Clear Day' (Doubletime Records2001) is a collaboration with master musician Dave Liebman. Two recent releases 'Dedicated to You' with the Steve Rudolph trio (PACT records 2004), and '2Bass, a Face and a little skin' (to be released) are starting to garner rave reviews. His first two recordings made it to the 'Top 25 Jazz Release' list of internationally syndicated jazz DJ Bob Parlocha. Moreover, both cds helped expand J.D.'s listening audience from the shores of America to Europe, Russia, and the Far East. JD is also a featured member of pianist Orrin Evans'/Luvpk band, on Imani Records (Feb 2004 release). JD has appeared on many international radio and television broadcast stations including: NBC television; National Finland Radio; and Radio Extreme, Helsinki. He has appeared on live Russian television and radio broadcasts as well as having served as guest host on various American radio stations. J.D. has been a featured artist at countless American jazz festivals and clubs, performed at numerous festivals in Europe and the Middle East, and toured Russia 10 times, performing in over 80 cities. A vocal coach for many emerging artists, J.D. is in demand as a clinician at schools and universities. He has performed numerous clinics for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, The Music Educators National Conference, and has taught at the prestigious Sibelius/Kuopio Conservatory in Finland, The University of North Texas, The Moscow Music Consort, and the Kazan Music Conservatory in Russia. J.D. was the vocal coach for MCA/Motive recording artists 'The Jazzy Fatnastees', jazz singer Roseanna Vitro as well as "American Idol" runner up, Justin Guarinni. He was also formerly on the faculty of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. JD Currently resides in New York City, and can be heard at many major jazz clubs and events.
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Founded by a coalition of community organizations in 2005, Spark (now a program of the Canadian CED Network – Manitoba) creates opportunities for professionals in Winnipeg to make an important skill-based contribution to groups solving some of the most urgent and complex challenges in our communities.
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You can't get much closer to the beach than the H10 Tindaya Hotel, and hotels don't come much more stunning. That's why it's just perfect for laid back holidays spent almost entirely on a sun lounger admiring the view.
With its luxurious 4-star comfort and beautiful vistas, the H10 Tindaya Hotel is one of the best and most peaceful hotels in the area. You'd be forgiven for staying within a few metres of the hotel for the duration of your holiday thanks to its fantastic location and facilities.
Access to the beach is a big plus, of course, but there's even more on offer here. The hotel caters to couples and also to families, with plenty of kids' activities to keep them occupied as well as lots of elegant touches for the adults.
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Enjoy fine dining and a spa and wellness centre all without leaving the grounds, and for people who want to expend a bit more energy there's also a fitness centre and paddle court.
Thanks to its modern and stylish design both inside and out, relaxing in the hotel is easy. It's a splendid base and you'll enjoy wandering through the lobby and terraces as much as strolling on the beach.
Rooms are modern, comfortable and very spacious, with TVs, air conditioning, mini-bars and fridges. They all have a terrace of their own and bright decor that makes the rooms feel peaceful and cool.
For convenience, the hotel offers wake-up service, medical care (fee), a safe (fee), laundry service (fee), maid service, room service (fee) and ironing service (fee). Internet access is provided at wifi-hotspots. This family friendly hotel offers 2 children's pools, a child club and child animation to ensure a comfortable stay for parents as well as young guests. Reception hours: 24h Service.
2 Children's' swimming pools, Daisy Mini Club for ages 4 – 12 years with games, activities and entertainment and a playground. There's also a splash park and a pirate boat in the pool with slides.
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All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.
Grab a bite to eat at Restaurante Betancuria, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 4 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
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Full Front Desk Service, housekeeping, a kiosk and boutique, an internet corner, WiFi service free at the reception hall, and a laundry service.


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Primitivo - Villa Schinosa - IGP Puglia Primitivo
North of Bari - Contrada Schinosa - Trani to 70mt. s.l.m
North of Bari - Contrada Schinosa - Trani to 70mt. s.l.m
100% Primitivo
Planted in espaliers with spurred cordon on clay tending calcareous rich soils, density of 4500 plants per hectare.
Harvest takes place between late August and the first two weeks of September. The maceration lasts 8-10 days with frequent pumping over to hepl oxygenation, fermentation temperatures are costants.
After a few months in cement vats, the wine is aged in Slavonian oak 35 Hl barrels. Bottle aging lasts till three months before commercialization.
Alcohol 14% Vol.
Residual sugar 1,8 g / l
Total acidity 4,9 g / l
Sulphur (total / free) 75/15 mg / l
Red color tending to purple. fruit bouquet with black berries with spicy notes. Soft, balanced and well structured.
strong and well-structured wine suitable to accompany rich and tasty dishes such as red meats, game and aged cheeses. It is advisable to uncork at least 20 minutes before you serve it, preferably at a temperature of 18 ° C.
Villa Schinosa, Trani, Barletta-Andria-Trani, Apulia, Italy.
The history of Villa Schinosa is based on ancient wine traditions that have been passed down for generations. With tenacity and great determination, the last of the heirs, Corrado Capece Minutolo, is continuing their journey towards achieving new goals by coexisting tradition and innovation with the strength and the foresight to believe in their work.
Villa Schinosa extends over 200 hectares at the entrance of Trani. It is a fascinating structure that the visitor can see at the bottom of an oak boulevard. In addition to the old cellar built in 1884 and partially excavated into Trani Stone, the vineyards and the wine factory were renovated with technologically advanced oenological equipment. Around the company's body with the ancient Masseria, extraordinary during the blooming of the buganville, where the owners live, besides the vineyards, stretch modern intensive olive groves alongside secular olive groves to obtain extra-virgin olive oils of great quality. The company's production is complemented by cherry trees and almonds with organic certification.
Along with the experience of his father Ferdinando, Corrado deals with every aspect of production and commercialization of the Farm, while the commercial relations of the Villa Schinosa Wines abroad are followed by Mother Maria.
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This publication is part of the BIOMASS FUTURES project (Biomass role in achieving the Climate Change & Renewables EU policy targets. Demand and Supply dynamics under the perspective of stakeholders - IEE 08 653 SI2. 529 241, www.biomassfutures.eu) funded by the European Union's Intelligent Energy Programme.
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Delivered to her owner as recently as autumn 2014, the 47m (154') tri-deck motor yacht Entourage is available for charter in the Mediterranean this summer.
An abundance of space and light aboard reinforces a theme of indoor/outdoor living and she features a modern, minimalist interior. Accommodation is for 10 guests in five cabins including a master suite on the main deck with a full beam shower room and dressing room. Also on the main deck is a fully fitted gymnasium and Turkish steam room. There are a further four guest cabins – two VIP suites and two convertible double cabins - on the lower deck, all with en suite shower facilities.
The sundeck stretches to 134 square metres and hosts a Jacuzzi spa, a television, wet bar and a selection of sun pads. The beach club in the stern is entirely separate and is equipped with a wet bar and shower. There is a state of the art audio/visual system throughout, all run from mini iPads and there is Wi-Fi internet access.
A fleet of water toys includes, two tenders, jet skis, SeaBobs, kayaks and a range of towables.
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A good Father or Mother: (it just happens to be Fathers Day)
"They (parent or child) want someone who's going to motivate them...someone who's responsive to their needs.
Someone who's creative... who will think out of the box, to use a cliche.
Someone who cares about them"
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Stacy and Alex's wedding at Pomeroy Farm was everything you could image from a farm wedding. A rustic farmhouse, a variety of farm animals, and an old barn you only see in the movies.
When I arrived everyone was getting ready in the farm house. While Stacy got her hair done you could look out the window and see birds eating the small berries off the trees.
Stacy and Alex spent their first moments together outside the old Black Smith building for an emotional first look. As Stacy walked up to see Alex for the first time on their wedding day tears of joy welled up in her eyes. They embraced with a tight hug and Alex brushed a few of her tears away.
The biggest reason Stacy and Alex wanted their wedding at Pomeroy Farms was because of the amazing old wooden barn, with wide wood slates. When the light came in at just the right angle it created the most beautiful scene you could image. I had a blast shooting portraits with the two of them inside the old barn. Together we got some really creative photos.
Pomeroy Farm's large open field and large tree created the perfect covered area away from the sun for their summer wedding ceremony. The ceremony was performed by Alex's friend, as Stacy and Alex shared their emotional vows in front of their family and friend.
Their reception was a lot of fun with lots of great dancing. Everyone let loose on the dance floor and enjoyed a drink of two of beer brewed by one of their friends. The best part was the spontaneous nerf gun fight between the adults. A fun little nerf battle right in the middle of the dance floor between all their dancing guests. Something I'd now recommend for all weddings.
Please enjoy reliving their special day through Stacy & Alex's Pomeroy Farm Wedding Photos.
All Photos By Seattle & Destination Wedding Photographer Logan Westom


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Every year, the Parent Teacher Association at Kent Gardens Elementary School comes up with a new way to welcome new parents, students and teachers to the school. This year's plan is a newcomers' treasure hunt.
"It was the idea of our new PTA president, and I think it's absolutely wonderful," said Robyn Hooker, principal at Kent Gardens.
The treasure hunt is just one of many activities planned for the coming school year. The Kent Gardens event list includes International Night, Legislative Day, a technology fair and a student-faculty basketball tournament to name a few.
"This is a very busy place," said Hooker, laughing.
Hooker, who has been principal at the school for more than two decades, is also proud of her diverse student body.
"This is a very international school, and every culture that you find in downtown McLean, you will also find here," she said.
Adding to the school's international flavor is its long-time French Immersion program, which teaches students the French language and culture, and also brings in French interns who teach at the school and stay with local families.
"It's a very powerful cultural exchange," said Hooker.
Kent Gardens also boasts its special "Think Tank" classroom, which is a space devoted to providing students with a variety of learning methods.
"It basically takes different intelligences and puts them to different activities," said Seth Alberts, a third grade teacher at Kent Gardens. "So if you have 20 kids that all think differently, it gives all of them the opportunity to apply their way of thinking because there's really no right or wrong answer with these activities… we're kind of tricking them into learning because they all think they're coming in here to have fun and play."
CHESTERBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL also knows how to make learning fun during the school year. The teachers and students always look forward to the annual GRECO (Greek Roman Egyptian Chinese and Other cultures) day in the spring, as well as its Cinco de Mayo celebration. In addition, the students also enjoy the school's PTA Passport program.
"We're always doing cultural events," said Bob Fuqua, who started as the new principal at Chesterbrook this year.
For "Passport Days," the PTA arranges cultural performances and guest speakers. Students are given passports and are able to receive stamps for the featured countries.
"The students actually get to take their passports home at the end of the year," said Fuqua.
Chesterbrook also celebrated its centennial over the summer, and Fuqua said it was a treat to welcome students to the school's 101st opening.
"I'm excited to be the new principal," said Fuqua. "It's really been great.... I enjoy working in a school that really strives to look at individual students and how to move them forward — the community support we have is amazing."
The school lost power for two hours on the first day of school, but Fuqua said classes kept running with no problems whatsoever.
"Everything was under control," he said.
GREAT FALLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL welcomed new principal Ernest Leighty this year. As Leighty was previously principal at Colvin Run Elementary School, he is familiar with the Great Falls community. Leighty said that thus far, things have been going very well in his new position.
"We had a wonderful, smooth opening," he said.
Great Falls Elementary is currently in the planning phase for building improvements. Leighty said that the school can probably expect a better library, redesigned office spaces and enhanced technology facilities.
"It's an old building, but it has a lot of character," he said.
This year, Great Falls Elementary has also added a Gifted and Talented learning center to its classrooms, which means that students in the Gifted and Talented program will no longer have to travel to Colvin Run Elementary school for their classes.
"They still have the option to go over there if they like," said Leighty.
He added that the school is also hoping to integrate its Gifted and Talented program with its long running Japanese Immersion program. Leighty calls Great Falls Elementary "a wonderful community of learners, staff and parents," and said that he is looking forward to "building on the wonderful things already happening in Great Falls."


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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Vatican II document Declaration on Religious Liberty (Dignitatis Humanae, Of Human Dignity). These reflections and articles are intended for daily use during the Fortnight for Freedom, and the readings and the questions that follow can be used for group discussion or for personal reflection.
The theme of this year's Fortnight will focus on the "freedom to bear witness" to the truth of the Gospel. The Fortnight for Freedom: Freedom to Bear Witness will take place from June 21 to July 4.
"In turn, where the principle of religious freedom is not only proclaimed in words or simply incorporated in law but also given sincere and practical application, there the Church succeeds in achieving a stable situation of right as well as of fact and the independence which is necessary for the fulfillment of her divine mission. This independence is precisely what the authorities of the Church claim in society. At the same time, the Christian faithful, in common with all other men, possess the civil right not to be hindered in leading their lives in accordance with their conscience. Therefore, a harmony exists between the freedom of the Church and the religious freedom which is to be recognized as the right of all men and communities and sanctioned by constitutional law."
- Declaration on Religious Liberty (Dignitatis Humanae), no. 13 December 7, 1965
Reflection for Day Thirteen
While insisting upon the religious freedom of the Church, the Council Fathers do not wish to give the impression that in some manner the Catholic Church is special when it comes to religious liberty. Thus, the Council first states above that where the principle of religious liberty is present, the Church is able to peaceably fulfill her divine mission. It is this amicable relationship between herself and civil authorities that the Church always wishes to pursue and ensure. In the light of this, the Church also champions the religious and civil rights of all so that all people can live "their lives in accordance with their conscience." In this way there is no conflict with what the Church demands for herself and what she demands for others—the freedom to follow one's conscience in matters religious. This religious freedom for all is what the Council once more believes should be acknowledged and sanctioned within the constitutional law of countries. In the United States, religious freedom is protected in the Constitution, as the Council desires. Are those constitutional protections enough? Are they growing stronger or weaker in our society today? What else, apart from the law, can strengthen or weaken religious liberty? What should Catholics do to defend and foster religious liberty in America today? What have Catholics done in the past when religious liberty was threatened?


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Verona, WI based Certco Femrite Cooler required addtional space to meet the growing demand for their natural, organic, specialty and refrigerated offerings made available throughout the Midwest. Vulcraft's value-based joist and deck system provedided the right solution for Certco's addtional 150,000 SF of refrigerated warehouse space.
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I believe having good representation after a home contract has been is accepted is just as (if not more) important than it is before a purchase agreement is accepted. Here's why.
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In my opinion, your representation after you execute a purchase contract on a property is just as important (if not more important) than your representation when you first buy a home and negotiate a contract. Most people don't even consider the representation afterward.
I've personally seen tens of thousands of dollars saved that would have otherwise gone out the window if there had been bad or no advice given to the client. There are two main points for this: the inspection period and the appraisal. Today, we'll just talk about the inspection period. We'll cover appraisals next time.
As for the inspection period, the buyer will do all their due diligence. When they do this, they have the right to as many inspections as they want. When they're done at the end of the 10-day inspection period, they'll submit a report of what they want the seller to fix in writing. Many sellers don't want the deal to fall through, so they capitulate and give the buyer most of what they want—this can be a grave mistake due to all the money riding on those repairs.
That's why it's good to have someone in your corner representing you who has contacts with good contractors and vendors so they can get estimates for the costs of these repairs. That way, you'll have everything at your disposal to make an informed decision. Secondly, you want great representation for their ability to negotiate and ask open-ended questions to the other agent and find out whether the buyer truly loves the house or they're on the fence about it. This can also help you get a sense of how important certain repairs are to them.
These are all things that a good agent will do for a seller after the contract has been accepted. If you have any other questions about this topic, I'd love to help you out. Negotiation can be fun and there's a level or art and skill to it, so give me a call or send me an email soon and let's get the conversation started!


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Home Learning
Here at Sandy Lane, we recognise parents as the child's first teacher, and are committed to supporting learning at home.
We provide a number of activities, such as home learning bags, which a wide range of activities to promote learning, such as cooking, jigsaw puzzles and planting. We also provide library books, which are changed weekly by staff, and a lending library to parents are able to borrow books as frequently as necessary.
Below, we have provided some useful links to educational websites that parents and children can enjoy at home too.
(Please remember to always supervise your children when accessing the internet.)


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skirt: French Connection
necklace: BEBE
ring: solid perfume by Marc Jacobs
Inspired by colorful collection for Spring I had to wear something bright, not ready for full outfit quite yet though...
Basic top, this time yellow but can be easily changed for some different color for next outfit.
Ohh and the ring! Absolutely in love with it, it's a new version of solid perfume by Marc Jacobs, a must have for Marc fanatics <3


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Wake up your taste buds with this Sweet Spicy Cinnamon Fudge. It's not the typical flavor of fudge that you've seen coming and going, year after year.
If you're like me and will be walking the straight and narrow when it comes to making better food choices in the new year, then there's still time for you to make this fudge before the clock strikes midnight…but you'd better hurry!
I'm sharing this recipe for fudge that I haven't made for many, many years. I first found the recipe in some woman's magazine probably close to 20 years ago, and it's name is Fantasy Fudge.
A few weeks ago a friend of mine contacted me and asked me about the fudge that I used to make every Christmas while our kids were young. She had wanted to compare it to a fudge recipe she had of her sisters and asked my opinion about the ingredients. I told her that I hadn't made the Fantasy Fudge she was asking about for a long, long time. I commented to her what a coincidence it was that she had contacted me as I had been thinking of making it this year, but hadn't yet looked for my recipe. I asked her if she would she mind sending me the copy of the recipe (since she had it handy), and it would save me the time and exasperation of rummaging around trying to find mine.
Not long afterwards, I received a photo on my phone from my friend with the exact recipe card I'd hand written and shared with her those oh-so-many years ago. As you can see from the photos, I was very festive with my red and green penmanship back then. LOL I wish I would have dated the card, but I'm guessing that it's probably from the early 90's.
I treasure the fact that she shared these photos with me as it brings back so many memories. Not only of the fudge but of the days when our kids were little and the good times we've all shared.
Thanks for being so sweet, Bridget!!!
As you can tell from the recipe card, I've adapted the original Fantasy Fudge recipe ever so slightly by using cinnamon chips instead of the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Other than that, everything is exactly the same…including my festive penmanship that hasn't changed a whole lot over the years.
Makes: 9″ x 13″ pan Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour
3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 package (12 ounces) cinnamon chips
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
baking spray
9″ x 13″ baking dish
-In a heavy bottom saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and evaporated milk. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue to stir constantly for 5 minutes.
-Remove from the heat and stir in the cinnamon chips, vanilla extract and marshmallow creme until thoroughly combined.
-Spray the baking dish with the baking spray and carefully pour the cinnamon fudge mixture into the pan. Evenly smooth the top. Chill the fudge until set (at least one hour).
-Cut into squares. Serve and enjoy!
You're going to love the flavor of this fudge. While the cinnamon flavor is mild, it's enough to be noticed but doesn't hit you over the head with too much spiciness. To me, it's a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, and everything nice.
And since we're talking about all things sweet; this is a special request tea towel (one of seven) that I painted for a customer this past holiday. Please always remember to bee kind, bee nice, and bee sweet! That's the buzz for today!
If there is ever anything I can paint for you, from fabrics (tea towels and aprons) to glassware, please contact me or visit my shop on Etsy and Wazala. Special request orders (as shown above) are always welcome. I will happily work and design from any photo or description you send my way.


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What: Shares of Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) fell 11.7% last month, according to S&P Capital IQ data. The retail giant is facing rising labor costs and declining profits, as well as concerns that the company's current struggles could be a sign of more to come.
So what: During Wal-Mart's investor day meeting on Oct. 14, management warned that higher wages, price cuts, and investments in e-commerce would lower earnings by as much as 12% in fiscal 2017. As one of the companies most exposed to the "Living Wage" movement, Wal-Mart has felt pressure to raise its pays for store employees.
The company also faces intense competition from the e-commerce space, as well as dollar stores, discount chains, and grocery stores, all of which continue to make it difficult for Wal-Mart to raise prices.
Management believes its investments in its people will help to improve customer service and the overall in-store shopping experience. It also hopes that its e-commerce initiatives will allow the company to "build deep digital relationships with customers".
Investors, however, were unimpressed -- even the announcement of a $20 billion share repurchase program wasn't enough to stem a 10% drop on the day of the investor meeting -- the largest one-day decline for Wal-Mart's stock in 25 years.
Now what: While it will be interesting to see how management's new strategy will play out, the core problem continues to be that Wal-Mart, like other primarily brick-and-mortar retailers, finds itself on the wrong side of a powerful trend: the relentless growth of e-commerce. Juggernauts like Amazon continue to take share from less innovative rivals, and that's a trend that's likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Even after this decline, Wal-Mart's stock may still be a riskier investment than many investors currently believe.


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Transitions are when a student moves from one activity to another in the classroom. Going from small group work time to large group work, lining up for lunch, going home and going to P.E. are all examples of transitions.
Transitions are commonly a time when children who experience autism struggle. Wait time, uncertainty, and needing to go from preferred to non-preferred activities all contribute to this breakdown. Staying one step ahead of the curve and supporting the student with autism will help the school day go smoothly. Here are some tips for creating success with transitions during the school day.
Give ample warning for transitions: Use a visual timer and gently alert the child verbally about the upcoming transition. Why I love My Time Timer for Visual Support
Minimize wait time during transitions Hurry up and wait should not be the motto for your transitions. Waiting in line for example can exacerbate anxiety, frustration and uncertainty for students with autism.
Make the transition fun: For younger children find something fun to focus on as a form of distraction. Songs are easy and fun ways to transition with younger students. A familiar song will act as a natural cue if used consistently. You can make up your own tune or use common transition songs.
Use visual supports such as daily schedules: Provide a pictorial schedule of the daily schedule. Visual Support : Picture Schedule For Students With Autism. Spend time reviewing the schedule in the morning. Create the schedule so each picture can be removed and given or shown to the student prior to and during the transition. Showing a picture of the next activity will serve as a visual "warning" or reminder of the upcoming transition.
Give the student a transition job: Being in charge of carrying the heavy class backpack commonly used for emergencies is a way to embed sensory needs for children with autism. Any weighted item should be discussed with the team (Occupational Therapist) and removed after 20 minutes. Check out my post about The Importance Of Classroom Jobs-Community Building.
Use a transition object to support transitions Bring the item needed for the next activity to the student so they have a tangible item to bring to the next center or activity. If they are transitioning from individual workbooks to playing a small group math game, have the student bring the dice over to the table to share with their friends.
Here is another idea:
"Allow the student to use materials related to special interests while completing non preferred activities to increase motivation to make a transition….If the student will be able to use dinosaur pencils at the writing center, then give the student a dinosaur pencil to hold during the transition to that center" -(Adapted from Behavior Support for Students with ASD, by Debra Leach)
Helping students with autism during transitions goes a long way in helping support inclusion. The more successful transitions are, the longer and more rewarding the school day will be for the child who has autism. Share your success and tips for transitions in the comments.


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Syrian rebels have launched a fierce offensive against President Bashar al-Assad's troops in four northern provinces, aiming to reverse a string of defeats, an NGO and rebels said Monday.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon, meanwhile, said humanitarian access to Syrians remains "extremely challenging" a month after the world body demanded a lifting of sieges and bombardments of residential areas.
The rebel offensive follows several victories for the regime along the Lebanese border -- in the Qalamun region, north of Damascus, and around renowned Crusader castle Krak des Chevaliers, west of the central city of Homs.
On Monday, the rebels and their jihadist ally Al-Nusra Front seized a key area on the border with Turkey, gaining full control of the Kasab frontier crossing, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
The takeover came even as the air force bombarded rebel positions in Kasab, in Latakia province, the heartland of Assad's Alawite sect, a day after Turkey shot down a Syrian warplane in the area.
"It is clear that the opposition factions launched a fierce offensive in northern Syria after the battle for Qalamun," said Observatory director Rami Abdel Rahman.
The assault has focused on Latakia, Idlib and Aleppo provinces, as well as in the north and west of Hama province.
"The rebel fighters have advanced in all these areas, while the regime has clearly retreated," Abdel Rahman told AFP.
In Idlib province in the northwest, rebels have taken over 15 army checkpoints in recent days.
In Aleppo, the rebels have advanced inside the city and in parts of the neighbouring countryside.
In the Hama province town of Morek, which lies on a key supply route linking the centre of Syria to Aleppo, rebels have fought off repeated attempts by the army to break through their lines, the Observatory said.
In Latakia province, opposition fighters launched a surprise offensive on Friday.
Rebels say the advances are connected.
"After the battle for the coast (Latakia) began, the army withdrew many of its fighters from Idlib to go fight there," said Colonel Afif al-Suleimani, an officer who defected from the army and now heads Idlib's rebel Military Council.
"This opened a gap here in Idlib and we took advantage of it, and went on the offensive," he told AFP by Skype.
According to rebel spokesman Ibrahim al-Idelbi, a key factor behind rebel factions taking the initiative was the withdrawal around two weeks ago of the jihadist Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) from most of northern Syria.
A broad coalition of moderate and Islamist rebels has been fighting ISIL since January 3. Thousands of fighters on the two sides have been killed.
ISIL and Syria's rebels were once allied in the fight against Assad, but mounting allegations of serious abuses by the jihadists turned the rest of the opposition against them.
"ISIL's exit from the area is a key factor in the advances. Now, rather than having two enemies, the rebels have one (Assad's regime)," Idelbi told AFP.
The developments come a day after Turkey shot down a Syrian warplane that Ankara said had breached its airspace.
Damascus described the downing as a "flagrant act of aggression".
Omar al-Jeblawi, an activist in Latakia, said: "The regime is very angry. They are using all their force -- army and paramilitary -- to try to stop the rebels, who in turn are trying to advance towards the sea."
Kasab's majority Armenian Christian residents have fled the village because of the violence, the Observatory's Abdel Rahman said.
After three years of war, Syria's government now controls only eight of the 19 official land border crossings with its neighbours Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Turkey.
In New York, the UN chief called on both the Syrian government and opposition to take measures to ease the delivery of relief supplies to 9.3 million Syrians in need.
"One month after the passing of Security Council resolution 2139, humanitarian access in Syria remains extremely challenging," he said.
The resolution passed unanimously on February 22 called for the lifting of sieges and an end to bombardments of residential areas with barrel bombs.
But it provides no sanctions against those who fail to respect it.


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I actually did a little jig when I found out this line had arrived. I have been so excited to see this. In part because I love Lotta's aesthetic, and in part because I ordered the line complete. I have not ordered a full line in a long time. I love, love, love seeing what designers have intentioned for their work. It's like downloading music, it gives you the option of picking and chosing which songs you want off an album. When you purchase just one song, or a few from an album I feel like you miss out on what the whole picture was that the musicians painted for us. On very rare occasion do I purchase only select songs, but more often than not, I order only bits and pieces of fabric lines, pieces that I think are the strongest, most interesting and will be the most appealing to all of you. This group however, was all so lovely and easy to say yes to. I hope you enjoy it as well!
Other new arrivals include the lastest issue of Stitch Magazine--all sorts of great gift ideas, many projects revisited from past issues, so if you missed out on something, here's another chance.


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It has become a standard part of every organization's marketing plan to have a database of customer emails. Millions of companies and institutions are sending out email newsletters, promotions and solicitations everyday, both for consumers and the trade. You're probably receiving many of them yourself and if you're anything like me, you probably delete all but a few as soon as you see them land in your email box. More often than not, these are emails from companies you know or may even have requested information from. The others end up in your junk folder.
About 20% of these emails get opened but a much lower number are actually read — click through rates are about 5%. Another way of saying that is 80% of these emails are never opened and 95% are never read. When you think of it that way, you have to ask how you can improve?
At Futureshift, we have a different approach on how to make databases work harder and we put them to work for our clients. Here are 10 tips for improving your database performance:
1. Have a database strategy.
Think of it this way: Would you advertise without an objective, creative strategy and message? Database marketing is no different. What do you want your database to do for you? Who do you want to reach? What do you know about them that tells you what they want to hear from you? Do they all want to hear the same thing or should you segment them by interest or need and address them accordingly? Think these things through and write a strategy that keeps your database use focused, disciplined and integrates it with your other marketing programs. Otherwise, say hello to junk folders.
2. Think of your database as a community.
If you think about databases as numbers of files and demographic fields, you're working with an outdated framework. Imagine that you're the mayor of a town and each member of your database is a resident. They live in separate areas that may have demographic and psychographic markers but more importantly, they have different needs. Some areas may want better schools, some more security or different zoning. Databases are no different. They can be grouped by needs and then you can address your database members with just the information that they're looking for.
3. Don't buy. Build!
You can build your database more quickly by buying names from list brokers. You also can alienate a lot of potential customers and get labeled as spam. It's better to build one by one, if necessary, even if you're starting at zero. There are a number of techniques that can raise awareness of your company and you'll add prospective customers who actually are interested in learning more. For one of our clients, we began at zero several years ago and now have 8,000 members of their trade and nearly 100,000 loyal consumers signed up. Click-through and open rates are higher than industry averages and unsubscribes are lower. The reason is that people want to be there.
4. One size does not fit all
Perhaps the biggest mistake companies make with the information they send to their database members is that they send the same information to everyone. That's a fast way to increasing the number of unsubscribes. People want information that pertains to their needs. Email is similar to advertising in that you have only a few seconds to attract the reader's attention. It's a quick trip to the delete key. A singular approach, whether in e-newsletters, promotions or other announcements will speak to only one group. Over the years, the amount of competition and market clutter has fragmented both trade and consumer markets. You can think of it like cable TV. We now have access to more than 1,000 channels with most focused on a specific area of programming to meet specific viewer needs (history, cooking, discovery, shopping, etc.) When programming doesn't address needs, people change the channel…or they hit the delete key.
5. If you can only know one thing about your customers, know their frustrations.
A frustration is simply an unmet need. If you can fulfill unmet needs, you'll have a customer. How do you learn what frustrates people about your product? Ask. Your first email to a prospective database member should be to ask questions about their frustrations and needs. There are some easy ways to use either closed- or open-ended questions to do this. Once you understand unmet needs, you'll see that people can be moved into needs-based segments. You'll also learn that many of the demographic and psychographic markers you used to use are really not an accurate guide to predicting what customers and non-customers want to know.
6. Your job is to listen, not tell.
Most databases are used to broadcast information about companies and products, and the goal of most database acquisition programs is to build quantity rather than quality. The conventional wisdom goes that since conversion percentages run so low, you'll need larger and larger databases so that very small number of customers will continue to grow. But at the same time, you're making yourself vulnerable to a competitor who is better at building database size than you and has more resources to offer incentives. The old adage that it's better to talk to people not at them is true with database marketing too. Ask questions, find out what people need, and what they really want to hear from you. We often ask "What is it about this product that companies tell you that is of no use to you?" and "What would you like to know that nobody has asked you in the past?"
7. Tell them what you heard.
Whether trade or consumer, the first question people ask is "What do other people like me think?" B2B customers want to know how their peers are dealing with the same issues they have. Consumers want to know how others, just like them, solved the same problems or used certain products. This is why early chat rooms were immediately successful and led to the growth of social media. After you ask your customers about their needs, report back to them on what you learned. This says that you listened to them and that you have an understanding of who they are, how they are distinct and what they share with others like them. It pays off.
8. Involvement = Loyalty
This is the payoff. Build by asking, then listen, acknowledge and then ask again. Stop giving a monologue to your customers and build a dialogue with them. Do this enough and you'll be able to get them to help you add qualified people to your database through friends and family or associates programs, join advisory boards or participate in regular feedback panels. Over time, you can turn them into your brand ambassadors and expand your marketing reach. Isn't this the real goal of marketing?
Two other commonly misunderstood caveats need to be kept in mind:
9. Facebook likes are not a customer database.
Social media has its uses. It's a like a TV channel that goes out to the masses. It can be great for raising awareness but it does not acquire an audience that you can always reach nor does it help you segment customer needs. Social media is like shooting a shotgun and hoping you'll hit your target. They're out there but you don't know where they are nor when they're paying attention to you. Database marketing is a completely different marketing tactic and one is not a substitution for the other.
10. Using successive emails to qualify people.
Many companies capture emails from people who visit their websites. Then they begin a series of successive emails and key future marketing based on which email garners a response. However, it doesn't work that way because customers don't give you that many chances. Keep in mind the environment in which your email is one of dozens or even hundreds your customers or prospects receive each day. Your first email has to give them a reason to respond. Draw them into a dialogue and then you can qualify them along the way.
Follow these ten tips and you'll improve the performance of your database. More importantly, you'll get closer to your customers and create relationships that generate sales and referrals. While I'm advocating asking a lot of questions of your database members, note that I didn't mention market research once. Market research will tell you what people think at a point in time and that information can be a good evaluative mechanism. But this is about having a conversation and using some digital tools to allow you to engage your customers in very large numbers. While we have our own proprietary tools for increasing customer involvement and loyalty, we can also help you do it on your own. The important point is to stop looking at database marketing as a linear process and see it as a relational part of your marketing program.
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3 Holiday homes for sale in historic city center
The suite has a fully equipped kitchen on the ground floor.
On the first floor there a living room . On the level of the salon you will also find a bedroom and a full en-suite bathroom with shower and heated towel rack. The bedroom has views of the stained glass windows of the cathedral.
On the second floor there is a bedroom and also a full en-suite bathroom with shower and heated towel rack. The bedroom has views of the stained glass windows of the cathedral and the Parc des Bénédictins. This level features a medieval walkway with a table and two chairs to enjoy the magnificent view of the cathedral. The walkway connects with another suite to the central tower.
Adjacent to the ground floor, off the kitchen of this suite, there is a private outdoor courtyard.
Apartment 2
You will access this 77.5 m2 gîte up a flight of circular stone stairs in the medieval tower. This one- level gîte has two bedrooms, one bathroom with shower and separate toilet room, spacious living room and dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. The patio for the gîte is private and has a table that seats six comfortably. Enjoy your meals outside, while admiring the magnificent view of the neighbouring cathedral.
Apartment 3
You will access this 110 m2 gîte up two flights of circular stone stairs in the medieval tower. This two-level gîte has two bedrooms, two bathrooms with showers, living room, dining area, fully equipped kitchen and patio at the top of the tower.
The spacious living room and dining area has exposed stone walls and oak beams. There is a dormer window with a wonderful view of the cathedral next door. The first bedroom is to the front of the property and has two sets of double glazed windows which open out onto Grande Rue.
The second bedroom has a private entrance to this room from the tower which also gives access to the terrace which looks out over the church and rooftops of La Charité-sur-Loire.
Each bathroom has a shower, basin, toilet and heated towel rack.
The patio on top of the tower seats four comfortably. It is reached via 'a short ship's ladder' with metal railings on either side. Enjoy your meals or an aperitif outside, while admiring the magnificent view of the neighbouring cathedral.
Apartment 4
This studio is under construction. All the architectural drawings are available. It will consist of an open kitchen and living room, bedroom and a shower room with W.C. This studio can be entered from the main entrance and the back of this property.
This property has a rental lease for the shop down stairs. Underneath the property a renovated cellar which is now in use for wine tastings.
This property can be purchased separate but is also for sale under reference number LB4774N as a larger business opportunity.
A great investment opportunity considering the rising popularity of this area. The apartments will be sold fully furbished.
Property# LB5068N
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When I first delved into the world of holistic health as a young mother, I felt empowered by a new awareness of information.
I just knew that with my new library of how to herb books, I could forever say good-bye to ear infections, fevers, stomach bugs, and the pink medicine that always seemed to accompany trips to the pediatrician.
In the years since my journey into natural motherhood, I can honestly say that trips to the doctor have indeed become an infrequent occurance.
But that doesn't mean my kids never get sick.
Much to my surprise as a newbie "natural mama", my kids still suffered with ear infections, pink eye, seasonal allergies, flu viruses, and other common maladies just like any other mother's children.
In fact, we've even had our fair share of "bad stuff", like walking pneumonia, Fifth's disease, a baby who failed to thrive as an infant, and a strange (but benign) mole that had to be surgically removed from our four-year old daughter's face.
The truth is, herbs, whole foods, and eco-friendly products do not immunize my children from sickness.
Natural mothering is so much more than simply not running to the doctor over every runny nose; for me, it is part of being a good steward of my health and the health of my children.
As much as I love my children, I am not in control of their health. Many physical issues are beyond my control to prevent or change.
But that doesn't mean I can't learn and grow in my role as natural mama!
The gift of natural motherhood is that, despite humanity's proneness to illness, I seldom have to rely on allopathic medicine to "cure" my little ones. Yes, trips to the doctor are necessary from time to time, but it is the exception and not the rule.
(Finding a pediatrician who supports my preferences as a naturally-minded mother has been a huge blessing to boot!)
As a new mom, my biggest hurdle was the fear factor.
I was afraid to NOT go to the doctor if my child was sick.
Today, I am armed with a continually growing knowledge base of holistic remedies, nutrition facts, and healthy lifestyle habits.
Over the years, I've found that many of our health issues have improved or completely disappeared as a result of our improved lifestyle and diet. (For example, my youngest two children have never had an earache or infection!)
Yes, my kids still get sick.
Thankfully, I get to be Doctor Mom most of the time! When we do need a doctor, we go.
Knowledge is the key, and the information to empower yourself as a natural mama is right there for the taking. If I can learn, you can too!
Are you a natural mama? What do you do when your kids get sick?


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So what is the plantar fascia?
- The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue which runs along the bottom of the foot. It connects bones together and helps form the arch of the foot.
- It provides the foot with energy storage and propulsion through elasticity when you are walking or running
There are some risk factors of developing plantar fasciitis, these include:
- High impact activities or weight bearing activities (e.g. prolonged standing, running)
- Improper shoe fit
- Increased BMI
- Diabetes Mellitus (and/or other metabolic conditions)
Patients with this condition often experience the following symptoms:
- Heel pain in the morning
- Tenderness on the inner side of heel
- Reduced range of motion of the ankle
- Tightness in achilles tendon
- Pain is worsened when walking barefooted or when climbing stairs
What can I do to help me if I experience the symptoms mentioned above?
- You should try to avoid aggravating activities, like running or high impact exercises. However, it is importnant to still remain active. Consider taking shorter walks, trying other physical activities to help you.
- Use pain relief - this can be an ice pack, wrapped in a few layers of towel to help reduce pain and inflammation
- Receive physiotherapy treatment


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Summary of the Group Discussion on Rankine Source Methods Chairman: A. J. Musker Admiralty Research Establishment Haslar, England Co-cha~rman: S. Ogiwara Ishikawajima-Har~ma Heavy Industries Co. Yokohama, Japan The Groupe Discussion on Rankine Source Methods was attended by approximately 50 leading researchers from 12 nations. Attention was focussed on the following items, although there was necessarily a high degree of overlap between the topics: (i) Radiation condition and its application (ii) Resolution of divergent waves -higher order panels (iii) Water-line problem -effect on stability (iv) Calculation of wave resistance (v) Existance and uniqueness Three different approaches to satisfying the radiation condition were discussed: Dawson's approach, involving a one-sided finite difference operator (eg Larsson,Musker), staggered collocation points (Jensen, Ando, Nakatake) and a hybrid approach, first suggested by Gadd, involving a Kelvin source density distributed on the hull and a Rankine source density distributed on the free- surface but confined to the nearfield (Yim). The errors associated with various formulations of a four-point Taylor series operator were discussed (Van). A recent study had drawn the same conclusions as Dawson, namely that the 2nd and 4th derivatives should be eliminated in its formulation. 719 The method of staggered or shifted collocation points was discussed at some length. Jensen described the change in wave pattern resulting from different ways of staggering the free-surface grid. Waves were found to propagate upstream and downstream depending on the chosen configuration. The question remained as to whether a regime could be identified for which the results were realistic as well as being insensitive to small changes in mesh geometry. The lack of rigour in treating the radiation condition used in the more popular methods described in recent years was criticised by Bail Suggestions that the approaches were nearer to art than science were quickly refuted by the more pragmatic users of the methods since the experience has been that the methods do provide good engineering predictions provided the algorithms remain stable. There was general agreement about the desire to use higher order panels to resolve the divergent wave system and to better model the larger gradients in the bow region (Yim, Larsson, Mori, Baubeau). Larsson referred to the 1977 paper by Hess which addressed the two dimensional problem of the flow over a submerged vortex. His conclusion was that a higher order line source method was required. For ship- flows, the case for higher order panels is not as strong if the panels are not positioned in the calm-water plane (Baubeau, Musker), although the stability
of the solution algorithms does seem to improve. Larsson made a strong case that the higher order method is more economical in terms of computing requirements and that an additional benefit arose in that the pressure integration around the body, required in the caluculation of resistance, was more accurate. It was the general feeling that the resistance should be calculated by pressure integration and not by momentum considerations. This recommendation was largely the result of experience in comparing both methods with experiment rather than a rigorous appraisal of the numerical issues involved. Numerical damping in the far-field probably accounts for the disparity. Difficulties remain in the vicinity of the water-line. Whilst the available methods behave reasonably well with the Wigley and Series 60 hulls, great difficulties have been experienced with the HSVA tanker (Jensen, Larsson). In Jensen's case, the collocation points near to the water-line were suppressed to achieve convergence. The existence of solutions to the potential flow formulation of the wave resistance problem was discussed at some length in the context of instabilities near the water-line. In the real world, we know that spray and wave-breaking occur -especially near the bow; both viscous and surface tension effect are present (Jensen). Thus the potential flow model cannot be expected to cope with these complexities and it is then necessary to consider whether, when these (non-linear) regimes are being approached in a Rankine-Source calculation, a solution exists at all. Divergence of a scheme may then be truly reflecting the mathematics - not the numerical techniques invoked (Musker,Larsson), in which case it might be possible to identify an upper limit in terms of the utility of such methods. A consensus on this issue could not be reached. Notwithstanding the above difficulties, however, it was agreed that Rankine-Source methods had a very definite role to play in ship design to predict wave resistance and that they should also be used, in conjunction with NavJer-Stokes methods, to investigate the wave-viscous interaction problem (Yin). 720


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In Hawaii, a stockholder has the right, upon demand, to inspect corporate books and records. Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 414-302 (2010). Corporate records include meeting minutes, accounting records, list of members, articles of incorporation, by-laws, and the most recent annual report. Id. § 414D-301. The corporation can charge a reasonable fee to cover labor and materials to provide copies of records. Id. § 414-303(b)-(c).
A corporation that denies access to records, a court in the county where the corporation is located (or in Honolulu if none exists) can order inspection and copying of the records at the corporation's expense. Id. § 414-304(a). The court may also order the corporation to pay the stockholder's reasonable attorney's fees and court costs unless the corporation shows it denied access based on a good faith belief that the stockholder did not have the right to inspect the records requested. Id. § 414D-304.
Hawaii courts presume that when a stockholder has the right to inspect the books of the corporation, the stockholder's purpose is proper. Wong Buck Kam v. Lee Chee, No. 1640, 29 Haw. 508, 1926 WL 3052, at *2 (Haw. Terr. Dec. 20, 1926). If the corporation alleges that the stockholder has an improper purpose, the corporation bears the burden to show that improper purpose. Id.
Hawaii law provides for involuntary dissolution of a corporation by its shareholders if the "directors or those in control of the corporation have acted, are acting, or will act in a manner that is illegal, oppressive, or fraudulent" or corporate assets are "misapplied or wasted." Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 414-411(2)(B),(D).
To have standing to bring a derivative suit, the shareholder must own shares in the corporation when the act complained of occurred. Id. § 414-172. Before bringing a derivative suit, the shareholder must first make a written demand on the corporation. The corporation then has 90 days to act on the demand before the shareholder can file suit unless the corporation rejects the demand or the shareholder can show irreparable injury to the corporation if the shareholder has to wait 90 days. Id. § 414-173. After the derivative suit is filed, the claim may not be "discontinued" or settled without court approval. Id. § 414-176.
The court can order the corporation to pay reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees if the court finds that the proceeding "resulted in a substantial benefit to the corporation." The court can also order the plaintiff to pay the corporation's expenses if the suit was filed without reasonable cause or for an improper purpose. Id. § 414-177. Limited partners can maintain a derivative suit against general partners if the limited partnership refuses to do so. Phillips v. Kula 200, 629 P.2d 119, 210 (Hawaii App. 1981).
If the shareholder has an individual claim rather than a derivative action, he may, with other shareholders, bring a class action suit. Chambrella v. Rutledge, 740 P.2d 1008, 1013-14 (Haw. 1987). However, shareholders can bring direct and derivative suits together. Id. at n.6.
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Did a little minor office redecorating this week – thanks to some art from Hugh MacLeod and his Gapingvoid Gallery.
I like the new art! Gotta keep things fresh!
Did a little minor office redecorating this week – thanks to some art from Hugh MacLeod and his Gapingvoid Gallery.
I like the new art! Gotta keep things fresh!
I'm a third generation Boy Scout. Like my father and grandfather before me, I chose to stay the course and complete the requirements to become an Eagle Scout. Each Eagle must complete, as a part of the requirements for the rank, a project involving community service and leadership of others. While my own project isn't really worthy of mention this Memorial Day, the project of Michael Foor, the older brother of a classmate of mine is relevant today.
Michael, who was the first Eagle Scout in our new troop, endeavored to visit the various cemeteries throughout Fountain County, Indiana and map the location of every veteran's graves. Annually, each weekend before Memorial Day, our scout troop received a large shipment of American flags from the government and proceeded to place a flag 12 inches in front of each veteran's graves throughout our county.
It remains one of the single most impressive Eagle Scout projects that I've come across. And it served to a young man like me as a poignant reminder of what many families have sacrificed – even then, half a lifetime ago, my thoughts were with them on Memorial Day.
I haven't written much lately – been involved in a project at work that has been quite involved – but my current team has been bugging me to provide them with something to read on here… so inspired by Lex's post, here's something new:
Kimber Ultra CDP II with Wilson Magazines at Bill's Gun Shop & Range North.
Get a Kimber. Compromise somewhere else.
Completely unexpected to me, the new Powerbook arrived around 8:15am yesterday morning. Pretty impressive since I had ordered it on Thursday, it was in China on Saturday, and made it to my doorstep on Tuesday.
I'm not complaining, mind you, just impressed.
So here's some pictures of the unpacking & process:
I used Apple's transfer process to move over all of my applications and settings from my 3 year old Powerbook over to the new one. Took about two hours in total and I was up and running. Nothing needed to be reinstalled from scratch.
So far, very very happy with the new machine. Really enjoying the fact that the screen isn't wobbly like my old broken one was.. the lighted keyboard rocks as well.
More to come….
Chap recently reminded me through one of his posts about this man:
A very long time ago, I described him as quite possibly the bravest man that I had ever seen.
I just hope that if the time ever came, that I would have the courage to do as he did.
So predictable…
And now for some scotch.
Too tired and busy last night to post the final update on the 1400 mile drive, but here is the update.
I made it to Woodbury, Minnesota around 430pm CST yesterday, having followed the path below:
One sees many interesting things on a 1400 mile drive, but the only one I took a picture of was outside of Madison, Wisconsin at a rest area. It's the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial:
I've now bought the new washer and dryer and a new grill – looked at some other things and have much to do. Closing is tomorrow at 10am.
You might have also heard of that bitch, Katrina? Yeah, thought you had. That's on my mind too tonight.
Pulled out of Boston's Nine-Zero Hotel this morning at 5:45am EST, pulled into the Residence Inn in Toledo Ohio about 7pm EST. The cat managed to not puke until we got to the hotel, so that's an improvement over what has happened in the past.
Here's the map for you Google Geeks out there:
It's about 774 miles – I drive a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid, and averaged 40.4 MPG for this trip, so my fuel used was only around 19.16 gallons so far.
In fact, at 500 miles, I took this picture with the Treo 650:
Now for pizza, some old James Bond on the telly, and out the door by 6am for the remaining 660 miles to go to the new home in Minnesota. Closing is Monday morning….


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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A collared, usually ruffled covering for the neck and shoulders, popular in Europe in the 1500s and worn especially by women.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A garment for the neck and shoulders, especially for women.
- noun A hen.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun obsolete A covering for the neck, and sometimes for the shoulders and breast; originally worn by both sexes, but later by women alone; a ruff.
- noun A hen; -- so called from the ruffing of her neck feathers.
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
Counterbalancing this is the quasi-Egyptian inscrutability of her eyes; the mask-like ivory oval of her face; the light blue halo effect around her head; the shield-like rigidity of her bodice; and the chain-mail of her pearl and gold partlet.
Nathalie: One could make a good argument for the Elizabethan partlet being a proto-dickey.
Nathalie: One could make a good argument for the Elizabethan partlet being a proto-dickey.
Catherine Seyton presently exclaimed, "They were bearing the dishes across the court, marshalled by the Lady Lochleven herself, dressed out in her highest and stiffest ruff, with her partlet and sleeves of cyprus, and her huge old-fashioned farthingale of crimson velvet."
The angels minister to the tyrants; or the gentle, hen-pecked husband cowers before the superior partlet.
A smudge of black marred her cheek and the ribbon on her partlet was undone.
She moved in front of Fayth, adjusting the partlet that hid her modest bosom—as well as the rack of ribs and jutting collarbones stretching her translucent skin.
With her partlet gone it peeked out the top of her bodice.
A partlet filled the square neck of her gown, not allowing him the tiniest glimpse of skin.
Beneath the cloak her chest was covered with a partlet and flattened by her stays and bodice.


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Level 1, Suite 107, 17 Bolton Street, Newcastle 2300
Somerville Legal has been a leading law firm for more than 35 years. Established in Sydney, Somerville Legal now has an office in Bolton Street Newcastle. The Newcastle office is headed up by Cooks Hill resident Stephen Lynch. Stephen is one of NSW's top wills and estates lawyers – a Law Society Accredited Specialist in wills & estates, and named in the prestigious Doyles Guide as a recommended lawyer for both estate planning and wills & estates litigation.
Somerville Legal specialises in estate planning, probate and administration of estates, and estate disputes including contested wills and Family Provision claims. The firm also provides expert advice in employment law, family law and commercial litigation.


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Jim Walker is managing director of Brighthelmstone Promotions. In 2017 he started a festival in his hometown of Hassocks, West Sussex featuring two of our greatest loves – Americana music and good beer. The Mid-Sussex Americana beer festival is running for a third year at the Hassocks hotel in East Sussex on the 24th of August and involves a range of established and emerging talent such as William The Conqueror, Danny George Wilson (of Danny and the Champions of the World), Trevor Moss and Hannah Lou, Lucas & King, Jamie Freeman, Loud Mountains, Noble Jacks, Porchlight Smoker and Ben Featherstone. Mark Underwood of Americana-UK caught up with Jim to talk about plans for the festival and the promotions business. Continue reading "Interview: Jim Walker, Brighthelmstone Promotions"
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Mid Sussex Americana & Ale Festival returns for third year
Back for a third time is one of Americana UK's favourite summertime events – the Mid Sussex Americana and Ale festival. Hosted by James Walker (managing director of Brighthelmstone Promotions and At The Helm records), a number of acts announced for the festival last Friday were Noble Jacks, Danny George Wilson of Danny and the Champions of the World (performing a solo set), Trevor Moss and Hannah Lou, Porchlight Smoker and Ben Featherstone. Today, in an AUK exclusive we can announce that the second wave of acts to appear, include headliners William The Conqueror, alongside Lucas & King and Loud Mountains.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO IF AN INSURER IMPROPERLY REFUSES TO PAYYou faithfully pay your premiums on time. Each year you renew your policy praying that you will never have to file a claim. Then something awful happens that requires you to notify your insurance company of a covered loss that could cause you to lose all of your hard earned assets. You rightfully expect the insurance company to honor the policy provisions and pay your losses or defend you in court. Instead of paying right away, the insurance company refuses to pay, or delays in making payment. You may be forced to pay out of your pocket for legal fees and judgments that should have been paid by the insurer. Worst case is that you can be forced into bankruptcy or lose a substantial part of your assets. Earlier in this century, the only remedy against the insurance company was to file a breach of contract claim against the insurer. The insured, if the insured were to win, would be to receive only what the insurer promised to pay in the policy. The insurer was not responsible for punitive damages or liability for the insured's emotional distress. Today, the courts of California treat these unfair claim practices as a tort and give the insured the opportunity of recovering tort remedies against the insurer for breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. While most causes for breach of the covenant still lies in contracts, an exception can be made under contracts involving a "special relationship", characterized by elements of public interest, adhesion, and fiduciary responsibility. The insurance contract contains all of these elements. At the first sign that your insurer is improperly refusing to pay, or is delaying retaining an attorney on your behalf, consult with an attorney who practices in insurance law. The faster you advise your insurer that you are willing to pursue your legal remedies, the faster your insurer will honor its obligations under the contract. To contact me, you may email me at email@example.com, find me at www.nemlawyer.com, or call me at 562-799-1379, to discuss the particulars of your concerns or case.
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