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Frequently Asked Questions
My pets vaccination is due about the time of our booking should we get it done early?
It's up to you, we will accept a vaccination card which is a month or so out of date, much more than that would not be acceptable.
What will you feed my pet?
We carry a range of common Complete Feed for all ages from Puppy/Kitten to Senior, Light and Hypoallergenic. We also stock tins and pouches and various mixer biscuits. You can bring special/veterinary diets.
Can I bring in my own food and save some money, then?
If we do not have your food we will use a suitable alternative. Bringing in your own food is not an option unless it is important for the health of the pet. We may charge extra for using food not supplied by us.
My pet is on medication is that a problem?
As long as you give us full details of the treatment, and bring in the medication, this should be fine.
Is it alright to bring some treats?
Yes, we do provide biscuits, but by all means bring a few chews and a toy (Please note toys may not be returned).
What about exercise?
We have extensive grounds and exercise the dogs on very long extendable leads. Dogs are walked individually, we don't walk 'strange' dogs together. We also have an exercise compound for off-lead play. Once again we don't mix them up with other dogs in the yard.
I don't let my cat out, do you have inside runs?
Yes, we have a number of units with no access to an outside veranda.
What do you do if my pet gets sick?
Our fees include vet insurance for most conditions not previously treated. If we are in the slightest concerned we will take your pet to Wards Vets for a check-up. They can contact your regular vet if required. We will consult with, and authorise, the vet to take whatever action they consider in your pets best interest.
For most minor cases we will advise you of this treatment on your return. Where we consider the case serious, or an emergency, we will immediately try to get in touch with you, or ask the vet to phone you, on the contact numbers you leave.
The dogs were noisy when we went for a look around, is it like that all the time?
No! They just like to 'meet and greet' and settle down after a short while.
We occasionally have an excitable dog who can get the others wound up when we have visitors. We usually try to move them to a quieter unit, so that they are less inclined to carry on. This helps the other boarders and benefits the 'culprit' as well!
I don't want my cat to be disturbed by dogs.
The cattery is not in the line of vision of the kennels, and when you are inside it is quite peaceful.
Can you brush my Persian/long haired cat?
We do not 'deep' groom cats who are knotted and heavily undercoated as this can take hours. However we will try to maintain the coat as best we can. We have stopped grooming and clipping ourselves, but K9 Clippers share our premises, and you can ask Dawn directly (07747 863 732) or on arrival. Her charge is paid directly to her.
We might stay an extra night on holiday/come home a day early will this be alright?
Coming home early is fine – but you may be charged for any unused stay. Staying away longer can be tricky during the school holidays. In both cases it is important to phone us as soon as you know so that we can try to accommodate your requirements.
Someone else might pick up our pets, is this ok?
No problem, just let us know when you bring them in, you will probably be asked to pay in advance, as we do not send out invoices.


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We stayed in the town of Olema, which is a board over the creek away from the park. There was no phone and no internet, which was at first disconcerting, but became refreshing in time. Our room opened up onto a wide lawn and garden with lots of adirondack chairs facing west toward the afternoon sun. We sat out there in the early evening and read our books. That's what you do when there is no internet.
The weather was perfect--early morning fog which burned off into beautiful days. We hiked both days we were there. The first day we stopped for sandwiches in the town of Inverness and hiked out to the coast. We had our lunch on a mostly deserted beach looking out at the ocean. The hike back was uphill almost all the way, but it was pretty, so we didn't mind.
Today we hiked up a hill to the old Coast Guard cemetery. It is in a stand of trees, and has lovely views in all directions.
Drake's Estero, looking out toward Drake's Bay. It is presumed that Sir Francis Drake landed here in 1579 to repair his ship after failing to find the Northwest Passage.
The cypress tree tunnel, leading to the old RCA/Marconi telegraph station, where they would send out messages to the ships at sea. One of the old buildings is used by National Park Service gardeners.
Two explorers resting on the way back from the coast.


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This card was made using one of the Sale-A-Brations sets which ends March 31 so better hurry with those orders! Sorry the picture is a little blurry - camera needs recharging. I love that little flower set! I fashioned this card after the sample in the catalog. Thanks for stopping by. Until next post Happy Stampin' & Scrappin' Nancy
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Listen to the Capitol Hill Block Party Full Announcement
Planning a neighborhood festival must be so interesting...
Capitol Hill Block Party 2019 is here, and as usual, the lineup is packed full of new music discovery and local/regional music.
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plus: Amine, Big Wild, Jungle, Snakehips, Mitski, Cuco, jpegMafia, Chelsea Cutler, Yves Tumor and like a zillion more. Full lineup here.
Sure, it's a blast to go and drink some drinks and take in a long day of music on many stages and inside venues, but the whole notion of putting together a festival intrigues me. Check out this chat with Jason, Eli, and Evan from CHBP. We get into what they love about it, booking and planning a show, and ultimately turning a neighborhood into a weekend-long hotspot for culture.
I'm fascinated by how the city is coming after festivals of all types and the challenges something like Capitol Hill Block Party will face in the future. Jason was totally willing to address that and how much more community-oriented they're leaning over the years.
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Hello! I am Vuth Vanna, a 2nd year scholarship student at JWOC attending USEA university. I want to tell you how volunteering with the Free Classes Program at JWOC has helped my studies. It is a wonderful feeling to be studying both at JWOC and at university because I feel as though I am constantly increasing my capacity and knowledge in my field. What I love about JWOC is the hands on training I receive through teacher development workshops each month, as well as receiving workshops in study skills, health, first aid and so on. They are so useful, allowing me to sharpen my knowledge and have new experiences in life
Frankly speaking, if JWOC hadn't sponsored me to study at university I would never have had the opportunity. I wouldn't have had access to all this knowledge and new experiences; life would have
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Recently, I feel delighted with myself because I have a better job and I have the ability to support myself and even a little extra to help my family improve their lifestyle and living conditions.
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Take a moment and read through our blog post below. We will be posting stories, experiences, and photos as often as we possible can. So sit back, grab a drink, and enjoy!
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There is no place like Rome. It is one of the most famous cities in the world with great reason. The culture, the atmosphere, and the phenomenal history make this big city a place you can't resist falling for. Being home to the Vatican, the Coloseum, the Pantheon, and so much more Rome truly is the most amazing historical city I've ever visited. The fact of the matter is Rome is a place you could spend years and never learn or see all the wonders it has to offer, but in a couple of days you'll find the urge to see as much as you can.
The Colosseum, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is a monumental ruin found in the center of Rome. As you walk down the road nearing closer and closer to this structure you cant help but stand in awe…and immediately think of the Gladiator. The Roman Colosseum was completed in 80 AD by Emperor Vespasian for his successor, Titus, and built to hold 50,000 people. It it considered to be the greatest work of Roman architecture and engineering. In 847 a devastating earthquake caused the collapse of the southern side, and the marble facade and stones were later used in the construction of St. Peter's Basicila. The Colosseum was used for gladiatorical contests and public spectacles, such as animal hunts, mock sea battles, executions, and dramas.
The Trevi fountain is the largest and most famous baroque structure in all of Rome. The gorgeous fountain origins go back to ancient Roman times by Augustus, and the water sorce was first found and used to provide water for thermal baths. Later in the 18th century Pope Clement XII decided to restore the Trevi district and begin work on the fountain we know today. It took three centuries to complete and is attributed to Bernini, but for the most part the work was done by the Roman architect Nicola Salvi. When visiting the fountain you must keep the traditional legend alive, by throwing in a coin so that you are ensured to return to Rome.
The Pantheon, considered as a temple to all gods, is said to be built in 27 AD but no one knows the exact age of this well preserved structure. The structure optimizes the achievements of the Ancients with it's open dome creating a mystical presence inside the structure. The Pantheon was built according to the wishes of Marco Agrippa son-in-law of Emperor Augustus to glorify the sobering family and was the first temple built for the common people. Michelangelo, a legend himself who not easily impressed, expressed his opinion of the Pantheon to be "angelic and not human design", and at the time the structure was already more than 1,350 years old. Today, 500 years later, the Pantheon is still standing strong.
Last but not least, The Vatican, which was our favorite historical site to see during our visit to Rome. Vatican City is actually a small city state which is governed and run by the Pope and is a completely separate from Rome and Italy. Executive power over the area is in this hands of a commission of cardinals appointed by the Pope. The Vatican city territory consisted of a walled enclave of 110 acres, and has a population of around 800 people. Within Vatican City there are the famous Vatican museums, Saint Peter's Basilicia, and Sistine Chapel.
The Sistine Chapel, where the conclave takes place, was by far the most impressive part of visiting Vatican City. We actually took the early morning tour of the Vatican twice with different family members in town and were really able to enjoy the meaning and significance of the work in the Sistine Chapel before thousands of tourists packed inside. The Chapel was built between 1475 and 1483 for Pope Sixtus IV. Some of the greatest artists of all time who designed the walls of the Sistine Chapel were Sandro Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Pinturicchio, and Luca Signorelli. The walls consist of stories drawn from the life of Jesus Christ and Moses. As impressive as the works of art on the walls are, the ceiling, done by Michelangelo, is the considered to be one of the greatest works of all time. Michelangelo himself was considered to be one of the most powerful painters in the Italian high renaissance era. As it is well known, he did not want to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, sculpturing was his true passion. However, Pope Julius' dictatorial power forced Michelangelo to paint the chapel. In the vault on the ceiling there are nine scenes from the book of Genesis. Surrounding these paintings in historical order are various images of the prophets and various old testament subjects. In all, 336 figures were counted on the 1,300 square meters that were painted by Michelangelo. In creating these frescoes perfectly on the ceiling with energy and depth depth Michelangle created a scaffolding to cover his work and he painted the entire ceiling in four years standing, despite the myths of him lying on his back. After three decades of being finished with the ceiling Michelangelo was one again commissioned to come back and paint the second coming of Christ, or the Final Judgement. All of Michelangelo's work in the chapel is truly magnificent and has been an inspiration for artists throughout the entire world.
With all of our amazing site seeing experiences we did have a little time to enjoy some of the amazing restaurants and fun areas of Rome. After a couple afternoons wandering around the Spanish steps we quickly discovered it was our favorite area. The trendy little boutiques and sidewalk cafes created the best ambience in the city. We also came across a delicious restaurant, La Taverna die Fori Imperiali, which quickly became another one of our favorite Italian meals! We also stopped by for a drink at the well known Harry's Bar, famous after being in the 1960's classic film La Dolce Vita. Great times with the family in town!
That's it for now, next stop Tuscany, for some great wine and relaxation!
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Resolving File Conflicts in the Ficus File System
|Resolving File Conflicts in the Ficus File System
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Ficus is a flexible replication facility with optimistic concurrency control designed to span a wide range of scales and network environments. Optimistic concurrency control provides rapid local access and high availability of files for update in the face of disconnection, at the cost of occasional conflicts that are only discovered when the system is reconnected. Ficus reliably detects all possible conflicts. Many conflicts can be automatically resolved by recognizing the file type and understanding the file's semantics. This paper describes experiences with conflicts and automatic conflict resolution in Ficus. It presents data on the frequency and character of conflicts in our environment. This paper also describes how semantically knowledgeable resolvers are designed and implemented, and discusses our experiences with their strengths and limitations. We conclude from our experience that optimistic concurrency works well in at least one realistic environment, conflicts are rare, and a large proportion of those conflicts that do occur can be automatically solved without human intervention.


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The artist who created the unique tattoo image around Mike Tyson's left eye sued Warner Bros. for copyright infringement in connection with the display of such image on Ed Helms' face inThe Hangover, Part II. The judge determined that the artist possessed a valid claim, and this case was ultimately settled on undisclosed terms. Source: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Ten-Famous-Intellectual-Property-Disputes.html


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Spirit Fire Radio with Hosts Steve Kramer & Dorothy Riddle: Balancing Intuition and Critical Thinking
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August is serving up a nice mix of learning opportunities for L&D professionals across Australia, New Zealand and online.
Topics you can choose from to develop your skillset over the coming weeks include:
- Needs analysis & evaluation
- PR6 Certified Resilience Coach
- Building learning culture
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- Instructional design
- Facilitation skills
- Presentation skills
- Designing learning spaces
- Virtual classrooms
- Extended DISC Accredited Practitioner
- Adult learning.
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You may feel daunted or even inspired but you don't know where to begin. Perhaps you've made a start and want to accelerate progress. Learning, Organisation Development, Talent Management, Human Resources, Digital, Transformation, Innovation, senior executives and business leaders – if you are ready to take action this program is for you.
Throughout the program we will:
- Explore the elements of a learning culture
- Identify solutions that will enable you to build learning culture
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- Start to implement your plan immediately
- Get feedback and support in early implementation stages – and beyond if you choose.
Program includes introductory webinar, self-assessment, one day workshop, two support webinars and a copy of Nigel's book Workplace Learning.
Running in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland, this program is led by two outstanding practitioners who understand where you are coming from. We will share our experience inside learning organisations and help you create momentum to build learning culture.
Nigel Paine works with companies around the world on leadership, creativity and innovation. He was Head of Learning and Development at the BBC where he built one of the most success L&D operations in the UK. He is the author, amongst other books, of Workplace Learning. How to build a culture of continuous employee development. www.nigelpaine.com
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- Then join in a demo session using the incredible LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology. This is your time to experience first-hand just what can be achieved using this internationally renowned process to build strong teams, on-board team members effectively, refresh organisational values – and so much more.
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Important: This event is extremely popular and we have limited seats, so please register your interest to attend and expect a confirmation email within 3 working days. Your seat is only confirmed once you receive this.
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Kmart has recalled its wooden train toy because the screws in the train roof could fall out if the product is dropped. Small screws can pose a choking hazard.
The product has the keycode 42412144 and was sold at Kmart stores between January 2017 - April 2017.
Stop using the toy train and return it to your nearest Kmart store for a full refund.
For more information, contact Kmart on 0800 945 995 between 9:00am - 9.00pm, Monday - Friday.
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U.N. seeking access to China's re-education camps in Xinjiang: Bachelet
GENEVA - The top United Natiοns human rights official Michelle Bachelet said οn Wednesday that her office is seeking access to China's Xinjiang regiοn to verify "wοrrying repοrts" of re-educatiοn camps holding Uighurs and other Muslim minοrities.
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Since its release, the Canon m50 has gone from strength to strength within the vlogging community and although its price tag places it between the beginner and intermediate price ranges, its sales continue to grow exponentially. Many people who have previously used the Canon G7X for their vlogging needs have upgraded and not recommend people go straight to the m50.
Due to this, we keep seeing people reaching out and asking about camera accessories that they can purchase to add to their vlogging set up. We all know that vlogging is a competitive space in this day and age and implementing some tips and tricks or using accessories to improve your video quality can help you stand out from your competition and help your channel grow.
Due to this, we have decided to publish what we feel are the 8 best things you can do to improve your Canon m50 vlog setup. There is no need to do them all as some are more important to specific vlogging niches but have a quick look through them and implement the ones that you think are most important.
Learn The Basics
The video above is a decent starting point on what you are able to do to help improve your vlogging set up and help get you up to speed. So many people try to blag it and work it out along the way but there is so much free content out there on how you can get better at vlogging in this day and age that to us, it is a no brainer to spend a few hours geeking upon it.
That said though, if you do want to massively up your vlogging game, you can sign up for the free Skillshare trial and enroll in one of the best vlogging courses available to help improve your vlogging skillset without spending a cent.
Invest In A Decent Vlogging Lens
The Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 (Click here to check for product prices and availability) is considered to be one of the better vlogging camera lenses on the market right now for the m50 but it is a little pricey if you are just getting started. Due to this, the Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 (Click here to check for product prices and availability) is usually one of the first upgrades that people purchase for their m50 when it comes to vlogging lenses.
The video below offers some excellent insight into the three main lenses for the m50 as well as shows you a number of examples. It is less than ten minutes in length and is definatley worth watching in our opinion.
Up Your Audio Quality
If you are one of our regular readers, you may have already read our article on the best Rode mic for the Canon m50. In that article, we recommend the Rode Video Micro to our readers. Since publishing that article, there have been a number of supply issues with the Video Micro resulting in some vendors more than doubling the price tag trying to capitalize on the situation.
Due to this, we would now recommend that you consider the Rode Video Mic Go (Click here to check for product prices and availability) for your m50 until the video micro supply issues are over and the price returns to normal. The video mic go comes in at a very similar price point to where the video micro should be and offers the same quality only in a larger size. If you don't mind the larger size of the microphone, then it can be a better overall microphone anyway.
Invest In A Gimbal
We would highly recommend that you check out this article when it comes to gimbals for your Canon m50 as it goes into great depth covering the three best gimbals on the market for the camera.
It offers you plenty of payload capacity to support the weight of your Canon m50 with a bunch of accessories mounted on it as well as has a pretty low price tag for a gimbal of this quality. The video below offers some great sample footage that was recorded using the Canon m50 and the Zhiyun Crane V2 giving you an idea of what the combo can achieve.
Keep A Set Of Spare Batteries
Again, we have a dedicated article on what we feel are the best batteries for the Canon m50 but to save you time, we would recommend that you use the BM Premium LP-E12 (Click here to check for product prices and availability) battery pack. They have an excellent reputation within the community and offer a great battery life considering they are a budget-friendly third party brand of batteries.
Get A Hold Of A Suitable Selfie Stick
I'm guessing you already know how useful a selfie stick can be when vlogging but many people still think selfie sticks are too flimsy to support the weight of heavier cameras. Although this is true for the vast majority of sticks out there, the Fugetek FT-568 (Click here to check for product prices and availability) has been specifically designed to be able to support the weight of your camera.
There are already a bunch of people using the stick with DSLR cameras that are heavier than your Canon m50 without having issues. The Fugetek FT-568 is also very cheap and can make an excellent addition to your vlogging kit to help you get the footage you want with your m50.
Make Sure Your Settings Are On Point
Pick Up Some Form Of Tripod
We really do feel that it is without a doubt one of the best tripods available right now due to its low price tag, excellent performance, great build quality, ease of use, and monopod functionality. It offers pretty much everything a vlogger could ever want in one product! It also came out on top in our article on what we felt the best tripod for the Canon m50 was.
That said, some niches can get away with using a mini tripod like a Gorillapod, we also have an article on what we feel the best Gorillapod is for the Canon m50 that can help you if you want to take this route.
Wrapping It All Up
That brings our Canon m50 vlog setup article to a close, we hope that you have found it helpful and that some of our suggestions help you to scale your YouTube channel in the future.


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The Boeing X-45 unmanned combat air vehicle is a concept demonstrator for a next generation of completely autonomous military aircraft, developed by Boeing's Phantom Works. Manufactured by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, the X-45 was a part of DARPA's J-UCAS project.
Boeing developed the X-45 from research gathered during the development of the Bird of Prey. The X-45 features an extremely low-profile dorsal intake placed near the leading edge of the aircraft. The center fuselage is blended into a swept lambda wing, with a small exhaust outlet. It has no vertical control surfaces — split ailerons near each wingtip function as asymmetric air brakes, providing rudder control, much as in Northrop's flying wings.
Removing the pilot and its associated facilities dramatically reduces the aircraft's cost. Operators may remotely command the aircraft, but the actual piloting is autonomous.
Boeing built two of the model X-45A; both were scaled-down proof-of-concept aircraft. The first was completed by Boeing's Phantom Works in September 2000.[1] The goal of the X-45A technology demonstrator program was to develop the technologies needed to "conduct suppression of enemy air defense missions with unmanned combat air vehicles."[1] The first generation of unmanned combat air vehicles are primarily planned for air-to-ground roles with defensive air-to-air capabilities coupled with significant remote piloting.
The X-45A had its first flight on May 22, 2002, and the second vehicle followed in November of that year. On April 18, 2004, the X-45A's first bombing run test at Edwards Air Force Base was successful; it hit a ground target with a 250-pound inert precision-guided munition. On August 1, 2004, for the first time, two X-45As were controlled in flight simultaneously by one ground controller.
On February 4, 2005, on their 50th flight, the two X-45As took off into a patrol pattern and were then alerted to the presence of a target. The X-45As then autonomously determined which vehicle held the optimum position, weapons (notional), and fuel load to properly attack the target. After making that decision, one of the X-45As changed course and the pilot-operator allowed it to attack the simulated antiaircraft emplacement. Following a successful strike, another simulated threat, this time disguised, emerged and was subsequently destroyed by the second X-45A.[2] This demonstrated the ability of these vehicles to work autonomously as a team and manage their resources, as well as to engage previously-undetected targets, which is significantly harder than following a predetermined attack path.
After the completion of the flight test program, both X-45As were sent to museums, one to the National Air and Space Museum, and the other to the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where it was inducted on November 13, 2006.[1][3]
The larger X-45B design was modified to have even more fuel capacity and three times greater combat range, becoming the X-45C. Each wing's leading edge spans from the nose to the wingtip, giving the aircraft more wing area, and a planform very similar to the B-2 Spirits'. The first of the three planned X-45C aircraft was originally scheduled to be completed in 2006, with capability demonstrations scheduled for early 2007. By 2010, Boeing hoped to complete an autonomous aerial refueling of the X-45C by a KC-135 Stratotanker. Boeing has displayed a mock-up of the X-45C on static displays at many airshows.
The X-45C portion of the program received $767 million from DARPA in October 2004, to construct and test three aircraft, along with several supplemental goals. The X-45C included an F404 engine.[4] In July 2005, DARPA awarded an additional $175 million to continue the program, as well as implement autonomous Aerial refueling technology.[5]
On March 2, 2006, the US Air Force decided not to continue with the X-45 project. However, Boeing submitted a proposal to the Navy for a carrier based demonstrator version of the X-45, designated the X-45N.
The X-45N was Boeing's proposal to the Navy's Unmanned Combat Air Systems demonstration project. When it became known that the US Air Force would end funding to the Joint Unmanned Combat Air System program[6] (which included the X-45 and X-47), the US Navy started its own UCAS program.[7] Requirements were defined over the summer of 2006, and proposals were submitted in April 2007.[8]
The first flight of the X-45N was planned for November 2008, had Boeing won the contract.[9] The contract was eventually awarded to Northrop Grumman's proposed naval X-47, thus ending the X-45 program.[10]
The software Boeing developed to allow the X-45N to land and takeoff autonomously on aircraft carriers has recently been installed on the first F/A-18F, which has used it to perform autonomous approaches. All autonomous approaches ended with a wave-off by design. This Super Hornet is expected to be able to hook the carrier's arrester cables autonomously by the 2009 timeframe,[11] setting the stage for carrier-borne UAV operations.
Boeing planned to develop and demonstrate an unmanned flying test bed for advanced air system technologies. The internally funded program, called Phantom Ray, uses the X-45C prototype vehicle[12] that Boeing originally developed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)/U.S. Air Force/U.S. Navy Joint-Unmanned Combat Air System (J-UCAS) program. The UAV was not aimed at any particular program or competition.[13] However, Boeing may plan to use a design based on the Phantom Ray for the Navy's unmanned carrier-launched surveillance and strike (UCLASS) program.[14]
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Waratahs 51-27 Rebels
The Waratahs walloped a highflying Rebels side when the two sides met in their Super Rugby fixture on Sunday.
The Tahs, who have won just one match this season, ran six tries past their visitors, handing them their first defeat of the season.
Jaguares 7-18 Reds
The resurgent Reds defended magnificently to defeat Jaguares 18-7 in Argentina and record three consecutive Super Rugby victories for the first time in five years.
Earlier on Saturday, reigning champions Canterbury Crusaders suffered back-to-back losses for the first time in three years after going down 25-17 to Otago Highlanders in Dunedin.
There were also wins for the ACT Brumbies, Western Stormers and Golden Lions, who held off a brave attempt by the Tokyo-based Sunwolves to win on the road the first time since their 2016 debut with a 40-38 win in Johannesburg.
Lions 40-38 Sunwolves
The Lions made hard work of a Sunwolves team they were expected to beat easily when the two sides met in their Super Rugby encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Read our blow-by-blow report here.
Stormers 37-20 Blues
The Stormers bounced back from a string of disappointing results when they beat the Blues at Newlands on Saturday. It was a good effort from the hosts, who kept the pressure on a potentially tricky Blues side and who had to contend with being knocked down by a virus in the lead up to their match.
Read the full match report here.
Read our blow-by-blow report here.
Brumbies 24-17 Sharks
The Brumbies held on for a scrappy win over the Sharks in Canberra on Saturday.
Things were tense from the get-go with Wharenui Hawera slotting a penalty in the sixth minute.
Read the full match report here.
Read our blow-by-blow account here.
Highlanders 25-17 Crusaders
Two late penalties by Lima Sopoaga sealed a dramatic 25-17 victory for the unbeaten Otago Highlanders over the Canterbury Crusaders in a bruising Super Rugby clash in Dunedin on Saturday.
In a frantic finish, the All Blacks' fly-half, who shifts to England at the end of the season, stepped up after the Crusaders had narrowed the gap to two points with 25 minutes remaining.
Read the full match report here.
Chiefs 41-28 Bulls
The Bulls let a strong position slip against the Chiefs and were beaten 41-28 in their Super Rugby outing on Friday.
Despite leading for much of the match – and controlling much of it – poor discipline and a relentless Chiefs side saw the side from Pretoria suffer their third loss on the trot.
Read the full match report here.
Read our blow-by-blow account of how it happened here.


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Precious Okoyomon - embodied exorcism of the poetic body. I can be whatever the f*** people want me to be.
Precious Okoyomon is a Brooklyn based poet and artist. She is the author of Ajebota (Bottlecap Press, 2016). Her writing has been performed and exhibited at the Baltic Triennial in Lithuania, the Contemporary Art Center in Cincinnati, Exo Exo in Paris and MoMA PS1 in New York. Her writing has been published in Hobart, Fanzine, New York Tyrant and elsewhere.
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Daniel Bailey, organiser of the Selsey 10k Race held on 16th March 2014, presented a cheque for £500 to the crew of the RNLI Selsey Lifeboat. The race attracted 380 runners and took place in almost perfect weather. This generous donation will be used to fund the new Shannon Class All Weather Lifeboat for Selsey Lifeboat Station scheduled to be on station in late 2015. Daniel is well known to the lifeboat crew being a member of Selsey Volunteer Coastguard who work closely with them.
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North of Ireland: Brexit and the Irish border
One phone call from Arlene Foster to the British Prime Minister Theresa May was enough to halt a deal between the European Union and British government, already agreed on Monday 4 December. Arlene Foster is the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in Northern Ireland: a right-wing party with its roots in the anti-Catholicism of its former leader Ian Paisley. It is also pro-life, anti-gay and deeply reactionary.


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May 2020
We inadvertently put the incorrect information in the lodge roster list that came out in the April Fraternal Herald. Lodge No. 48, Milwaukee, WI has a new secretary and correspondent, Sheryl Bellin. If you need to reach her, please call, email, or write to: 920-303-1462, email@example.com, 2805 Ruschfield Dr. Oshkosh, WI 54904.
December 2019
Our meeting was December 11, followed by a Christmas luncheon. We had 15 members and guests present. Members were pleased by the amount of food and eye glasses donated to help those in need. Lou brought the glasses to the Lions Club and Jarka took the food to the Hungry Task Force. Ernie and Sherry delivered greeting cards and 130 stamps to the veterans who live at the vet's home in King, WI.
We donated money to the Milwaukee VA Fisher House, who provide a place to veteran's families while their loved ones are in the hospital.
Our next meeting is February 11 at the Brass Key Restaurant, 4952 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee.
October 2019
Our October 9 meeting went well with many fall activities finalized. Please join us at any upcoming event.
On November 22–24, we will be baking with Sokol Milwaukee members for the Holiday Folk Fair.
Our Christmas party will be on December 11 at 11 a.m., luncheon at Brass Key, 4952 W. Forest Ave., Milwaukee. Contact Jarka at 414-483-6799 for more information.
During December, we will continue to provide warm winter socks to the residents of Walker's Point.
September 2019
Members met September 10 at the Spring Garden Restaurant.
We received a matured endowment certificate for Ed Houdek. We will contact the family to schedule a time to present Ed his certificate.
A thank-you note was read from Frieden's Food Bank for the cash and in-kind donations we made from the State Meeting food drive.
Members planned to bring unwanted eye glasses to the October 9 meeting for the Hales Corner Lion's Club. Lou will deliver them for us.
Delegates who attended the National Convention in July gave a report.
Plans were made for various volunteer projects this fall. On October 16, the Unity Lutheran Church soup kitchen, arrive at 4 p.m. and serve at 5 p.m. On October 29, No. 48 will host the Halloween party for the Sokol kids at Bless Sacrament Church. Our lodge provides the beverages and desserts, along with a treat bag filled with candy to take home. On November 7, from 12:30–3:30 p.m., we will bake kolache at the Grobschmidt Senior Center. The center then sells the baked goods as a fundraiser on November 9. On November 22, the Holiday Folk Fair is at the State Fair Park. We will again provide a table with Czech words work sheets and answer questions about Czech heritage. Plans are being made for our December luncheon meeting/party on December 11.
June 2019
We met on June 11 at the Spring Gardens Restaurant to discuss the June 1 State Meeting we hosted. Only 9 of the 22 lodges were present. The delegate count was down. We raised money for the state scholarship through the generosity of members and guests present.
The Sokol Czech Dancers did a wonderful job entertaining us after dinner. Ernie Bellin was the lucky winner of the Czech crystal vase donated by the Home Office.
Fall projects were discussed, such as volunteering at the soup kitchen, Halloween party for the Sokol kids, and hosting a Czech Language class at the Holiday Folk Fair.
Our next meeting is September 10 at the Spring Gardens Restaurant.
May 2019
Members met at the Spring Garden Restaurant on May 14. We finalized plans for the June 1 WI/Upper MI State Meeting. We had 37 registered delegates. Attendance is declining, but we had a great time sharing ideas with those who are able to attend.
The Sokol youth group was excited to have us host the year-end party on May 28. We provided all the food and drinks and help with the last performance.
Members also made a monetary donation to the WI State Scholarship raffle.
We put a deposit to hold the Grobsmicht Senior Center for the 2020 District Meeting on April 19, 2020 with Racine as the host lodge.
April 2019
Members met April 7 at the Grobschmidt Senior Center after the District 1 Meeting. State President Pam Thompson gave a brief talk about the benefits of raw honey. She produces honey and will have some for sale at the State Meeting.
Our lodge hosted the District 1 Meeting and with everyone's help, it was a success. We held a raffle with items donated by members for the WI Scholarship Fund.
We will again host an end-of-year party for the Sokol gymnastics on May 28. John and Brandi will get the ice cream, cookies, and juice. Everyone is welcomed to attend.
Members continue to work on the June 1 State Meeting, which will be at the Milwaukee Elks Lodge 46, 5555 West Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223. A block of rooms are reserved at the Four Points by Sheraton North Shore and Courtyard by Marriott Brown Deer. Each lodge president was mailed an information packet in March.
The next meeting will be at 11 a.m. on May 14 at the Spring Gardens Restaurant.
February 2019
Members met on February 19. Our regular meeting was cancelled due to a winter storm. District 1 Meeting plans were finalized. Our 50 and 75-year members were honored at the District 1 Meeting.
The following officers were elected as follows: President John Kozlik, Vice President Ernie Bellin, Secretary Susan Chapman, Treasurer Vera Frazier, and Correspondent Sherry Bellin.
We volunteered at the Milwaukee Sokol Czech dinner on February 24 and baked kolache on February 22 and 23. We also provided an informational booth with agent Sherry Bellin explaining membership benefits.
District 1 baked with Sokol Milwaukee for the jaternice dinner and the Czech dinner.
We are planning the State Meeting for June 1 at the Milwaukee Elks Lodge 46, 5555 West Good Hope Rd., Milwaukee, WI. Doors open at 9 a.m. with continental breakfast. Meeting starts at 10 a.m. Lunch, dinner, and entertainment is included with a $70 registration fee paid on May 1. Packet information was sent to lodges in March. A block of rooms are reserved at the Four Points by Sheraton North Shore and Courtyard by Marriott Brown Deer. Please contact Sherry or Vera with questions.
Members displaying Western materials at the Czech dinner in Milwaukee.
Members met March 12 at the Spring Gardens Restaurant. We selected four delegates to the National Convention as follows: Sherry and Ernie Bellin, Brandi Fitzgerald, and John Kozlik.
Members will host the end-of-the-year party for the youth of Sokol Milwaukee on May 28. This is their last performance. Refreshments will be provided by us.
Our next meetings are at 4 p.m. on April 26 at the Elks Club, and at 11 a.m. and on May 14 at Spring Gardens.
January 2019
The January 8 meeting was held at the Spring Gardens Restaurant. Members worked on details for the State Meeting, which is June 1 in Milwaukee. A registration fee was set, blocks of hotel rooms secured, menu, and entertainment plans made.
Ernie Bellin with item donations for Fond du Lac Food Pantry in November.
Our next meeting will be 11 a.m. on February 11 at Spring Gardens Restaurant.
November 2018
District I taught kolache baking to seniors at the Groschmidt Senior Center on November 9.
Mary Ann Laurence, Joe Kuzma, Jarka Axtell, Susan Chapman, and Janet Kuzma.
We donated WI government books to middle school libraries (West Allis Library) on September 19.
October 2018
On October 16, a meeting was held at the Spring Garden Restaurant. Members hosted a Halloween party for Sokol gymnasts, baked with Sokols on October 27 for the Holiday Folk Fare, and volunteered at the Oklahoma Unity Lutheran Church soup kitchen.
Secretary Susan Chapman discussed where we stand with the points for the end of the year.
Our Christmas party was December 11 at Meyer's Family Restaurant.
September 2018
The September 18 meeting was at the Spring Gardens Restaurant. Members discussed the State Meeting in Black River Falls. We decided to donate money to the scholarship fund, and to bring items for the raffle.
The 2019 State Convention in Milwaukee will be June 1, at the Milwaukee Elks Lodge (55th and Good Hope Road).
Members discussed our activities for the following two months, distribution of the book, The Framework of Your Wisconsin Government, holiday folk fair baking, working the Unity Church soup kitchen, and hosting a Halloween party for Sokol Gymnasts.
June 2018
The June 19 meeting was held at the Spring Gardens Restaurant at noon with a meeting to follow.
Congratulations to Alina Siodlarz, third place winner in the annual Western Youth Art Contest.
Our one-day State Convention will be held in Black River Falls on October 6. Delegates from No. 48 are Ernie and Sherry Bellin, Susan Chapman, Vera Frazier, and Jarka Axtell. Members discussed locations for the 2019 State Meeting to be held, such as Milwaukee, before the National Convention in Green Bay.
The book, The Framework of Your Wisconsin Government, will be distributed to middle school libraries as one of our lodge youth activities.
On June 29, we held a meeting at Elks Lodge to review a sight for the State Meeting.
May 2018
The May 15 meeting was held at the Spring Gardens Restaurant after lunch. Members discussed donating 7th grade WI government books to school libraries as a youth activity. We will buy 50 books to donate to middle school libraries.
A committee was formed to investigate a location site and a time for our 2019 WI State Meeting, hosted by us and No. 357.
March 2018
Members met on March 20 at the Spring Garden Restaurant. We kept April 8 as our District 1 Meeting date. Letters were sent to 50 and 75-year members.
On April 6 and 7, members baked for the Sokol Czech Dinner and Bazaar held April 7 at the Blessed Sacrament Church. We had a Western display there. Volunteers were John Kozlik, Susan Chapman, and Agent Sherry Bellin. They helped bake desserts and sponsored a Western table with a raffle.
Members met on April 8 at the Grobschmidt Senior Center after our District 1 Meeting. We discussed a time and location for the State Convention to be held in June 2019, before the July National Convention in Green Bay.
Our next meeting will be May 15, Spring Garden Restaurant at 1 p.m.
Colin Krewson won first place in the derby race for Troop 400 Whitefish Bay. Abby Krewson took first place in a recent swim meet (see Spotlight for photos).
February 2018
Members met on February 20 at the New Spring Garden Restaurant. Officers were elected as follows: President John Kozlik, Vice President Fran Marlenga, Treasurer Vera Frazier, and Correspondent Jarka Axtell.
We met on March 20 and the District 1 Meeting was April 8 with No. 357 hosting.
Call 877-935-2467 to speak with a Western Fraternal Life Representative.


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Mr Liang Eng Hwa, Holland-Bukit Timah GRC
To ask the Minister for Education (a) how many primary and secondary schools currently have class sizes of 40 students and above; (b) what is the Ministry's targeted class size for primary and secondary schools; and (c) when the target can be achieved.
Most primary and secondary schools have classes of 40 students or fewer, while Primary 1 and 2 classes have 30 students or fewer. We plan on the basis of 30 students per class at primary 1 and 2 and 40 students per class at the other primary and secondary levels.
While a smaller class size may be intuitively appealing, empirical evidence on the benefits of a smaller class size remains inconclusive. Studies have shown that teacher quality is the most important factor in achieving better student outcomes. Hence, MOE's focus is on raising the quality of teachers, even as we increase our recruitment of teachers.
Without compromising teacher quality, our approach has been to progressively deploy more teachers to the schools while giving schools the flexibility to decide on how best to deploy their teachers to meet the needs of their students. This may involve reducing class size for certain subjects or student profiles. For example, in Design & Technology and Home Economics, where students may be required to operate machinery or equipment, the class size is usually 20. Learning support programmes for Primary 1-2 students with difficulties in basic literacy and numeracy skills are conducted in small groups of eight to 10 students. Some schools also deploy two teachers in a class of 40 students—one teacher brings the class through the curriculum, while the other teacher assists specific students who may have difficulty understanding the materials being covered.
Thus, while the Ministry does not mandate targets for class size, we plan to improve the pupil teacher ratio from 18 and 15 at the primary and secondary levels to 16 and 13 by 2015 when the Education Service grows to 33,000 Education Officers. This will ensure that our schools are well-resourced so that they can organise learning to best meet the needs of our students.
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The good quality and elegance of solid wood furniture has been valued for many years. Wooden furniture can be handed down from generation to generation. Some pieces are exclusive and, thus, very expensive.
Furniture made of wood is available for bedroom, study room, children's room, kitchen etc. It does not only decorate homes but also looks elegant in hotels, amusement centers, business offices, and other places.
Homeowners shopping for furniture commonly search for beauty, comfort and high quality. Furniture should look good in space for which it is produced, be comfortable and long-lasting.
Although oak is kind of wood known to majority of people for use in solid wood furniture, there are a great many other kinds of wood which are used to produce beautiful pieces of furniture. Maple, oak, cherry, mahogany and walnut are known as 'hard' types of wood. These kinds of wood are resistant to scratching. 'Soft' kinds of wood, such as pine and cedar, look different. type of wood chosen is dependent on intended use of furniture. A table made of pine is likely to scratch in result of everyday use, but a long-lasting finish can make even pine a feasible wood for a table.
The color of a piece of wooded furniture depends on both sort of wood and finish. When considering solid wood furniture, buyers should get a test sample of selected type of wood and try various finishes on test sample to assure they will get color required for finished piece.
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Last Updated on 13th August 2019 by Sophie Nadeau
I'm going to preface this post by acknowledging that Paris in August often gets plenty of poor (unfair in my opinion) press! The city is too hot. The city is too crowded. Everything in Paris is closed. These are just a few complaints that many visitors and locals alike purportedly make about the French Capital during the High Summer.
However, if you give Paris a chance during the month of August, then you'll soon discover that there's still plenty of attractions and things to do that will make your time in the City of Light simply fly by. Here's your ultimate guide to the best of Paris in August, including insider travel tips, attractions you'll love, and event's you can't miss!
Does Paris really shut down during August?
Before we delve into the best of Paris during August, it's important to talk a little bit about the most common misconception of the French capital city during the high summer. While it's true that some of Paris does indeed shut down during August, this is typically smaller family-run businesses and restaurants. Visiting the city for yourself and you'll soon discover that all of the major attractions and hotels are still open for business and operating as usual!
Paris weather in August
The average temperature for the month of August is from the late teens to the early twenties in Celsius, meaning generally great weather for exploring. While summer showers are always a possibility, August sees some of the most sun of all the year, meaning longer days for exploring.
It's worth noting, however, that in the past few years, Paris, France, and Europe in general, have seen more and more instances of heatwaves. If there's a heatwave during your Paris visit, then it's important to be prepared- keep hydrated and wear cool clothing. I would also consider reserving a hotel that has air-conditioning as this amenity in Europe is not always a given, particularly in older B&Bs and hotels.
What to wear in Paris in August
There is simply one word for the month of August in the French capital: hot! As such, you'll want to bring plenty of breathable and lightweight clothing, as well as sunglasses, a hat, and plenty of suncream! I personally love light cotton dresses like this one (I wear this one all the time)!
I personally love these sandals as they're oh-so-comfy, they're versatile (and will easily take you from day to night), and pretty stylish. In fact, I love them so much that I own them in several colours! Otherwise, these fashion trainers are the most comfortable I've ever owned and are much easier to navigate in cobblestones than stilettos!
Finally, Evenings can get a little cool so you may well want to also want to pack a pashmina or light cardigan/ jacket. I always bring a shawl as this can double up as a blanket for travel. If you want to enter any religious buildings, bear in mind that you might need to cover your shoulders and knees.
What to do in Paris in August
Listen to live music at the Festival Rock en Seine
In 2019, the Rock en Seine festival will take place from the 23rd – 25th of August. Held in the ever-so-pretty André le Nôtre designed gardens of Domaine National de Saint-Cloud to the West of Paris, this annual festival sees live performances across several days. Find more details here.
Enjoy the Paris Plages
Originally, the Paris Plages (Paris beaches) were held in just one location. Today, these pop-up sandy stretches can be found across several different locations in the city, including at Parc Villette and along both banks of the River Seine. If you're looking to escape the heat and want to eat ice cream, be sure to frequent the Paris Plages!
Enjoy a movie outdoors
Thought that grand screenings were a thing of the past? Think again. In Paris, each summertime sees the free screening of plenty of movies, including cult classics and more modern films, the majority of which are shown in Parc de la Villette. Movies tend to be screened in their original language and so, even if you don't speak French, you may well be able to see an English language film! Find more details here.
Escape the city for a day
For those who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of the summer crowds (as well as the summer heat), there is perhaps no better way of doing this than taking a day trip from Paris. After all, unlike in the winter, everything is actually open, including many of the Grand Châteaux of the Loire Valley and the little towns to be found on the fringes of the French capital.
Explore Paris on foot
Thanks to an abundance of sun and long days, there's perhaps no better time to enjoy the best that the city has to offer on your own two feet. Just be sure to bring along a bottle of water and some confy walking shoes. I also highly recommend bringing along your Here are my best free Paris walking tours.
Enjoy panoramic views of Paris from above
Come summertime, the best way to enjoy the ambience of summer Paris is from above. Thankfully, Paris boasts an abundance of rooftop bars and terraces from which you can enjoy the sunset or simply sip on a cocktail together with friends. Here's my ultimate guide to the best of Paris rooftops.
Have a French picnic in the park
For those who are looking to enjoy Paris on a budget, soak up some sunshine, and simply enjoy a French-style lunch, be sure to have a picnic in the park! Head to one of the Parisian markets for picnic supplies (baguette, cheese, wine, and the like), and wander to one of the best picnic spots in Paris to enjoy your déjeuner en plein air…
Things to know before visiting Paris in August
You should know before visiting Paris that, while many of the larger attractions and monuments will remain open for the months of August, many smaller shops, boutique, and restaurants close up shop during this time. As a result, have a few options ready when it comes to mealtimes in case your first choice is closed!
Otherwise, while the city is fairly quiet in terms of residents, August is one of the most popular months for tourists, meaning many queues for the top Parisian attractions. Luckily, with a little bit of planning, you can avoid most of the queues by booking attractions in advance online with services like GetYourGuide. For example, book your Louvre tickets here, book your Arc de Triomphe tickets here, and book your Versailles tickets here.
Finally, if you truly want to make the most of your time in the city, then you'll want to book a Paris hotel close to all of the main attractions and not too far away from the city centre. Check here for my accommodation guides to hotels in Montmartre, here for the best of Le Marais accommodation, and check here for places to stay in the Latin Quarter. Wherever you choose to stay, just be sure to book well in advance (check the best prices for all of Paris here) as the top accommodation fills up fast!


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Cheap Parcel Collection
Can I have a parcel collected today?
That's a question we get asked a lot when it comes to our cheap parcel collection service. We imagine that this is quite a common question that gets asked to all parcel couriers, especially on the run up to the busiest time of the year that we're fast approaching. As we live in a world where we have everything at our fingertips at the touch of a button, we anticipate other services, like parcel delivery and collection, to be just as quick and easy.
The answer is that it all depends on the time. The usual practice across the various typical couriers is that there is a cut off time as to when they'll stop receiving bookings for a parcel collection on that particular day. The likes of Parcelforce, UPS and Collect+ will all have a time when they stop receiving bookings for parcel collection. This can be seen in the table below;
|Cut off Time
|Collected from Sender
|Dropped of by Sender
|UPS Express (Sameday collection)
|Yes (find your local store)
|UPS Express (Drop off)
|Yes (find your local store)
|Parcelforce (drop off at Post Office)
|Yes (find your local Post Office)
The parcel collection service that you choose will completely depend on the characteristics of each individual parcel. This includes the size and the weight of the item as well as how quickly you want the item to arrive to the receiver.
If you're looking for something quick and convenient, you can use Parcelforce who operate on a next working day service or 2 working day service. This is provided that your booking is organised before 12pm but the courier will collect from yourself. If 12pm is slightly too early, UPS also provide a next working day service in regards to parcel collection. However, with UPS you would have to find your local store to drop your parcel off at for collection.
Finally, if speed isn't something you're overly concerned with and are in no rush, Collect+ provide a 3-5 working day service. Giving you a cheap parcel collection option that is much more flexible. Their cut off time is 5pm and all you need to do is find your local store to drop off parcels, perfect to fit around your parcel deliveries around your personal time.
As the above table and descriptions show, you have lots of options when it comes to parcel collection and delivery. Here at collectmyparcel, we like to show you all of your possible options alongside quotes so that you can choose the best option to suit you and your lifestyle. There are no contracts that need to be put into place, this can be used on a one-off basis or repeated if you prefer.
Parcel Collection Quote
Whether you're new to regularly sending parcels or you just want to shop for the best deal to suit you, you can receive a parcel collection quote today using our online calculator. All you need to do is fill in where it's coming from, where it's going along with any weights and dimensions and you'll be met with a number of options for you to choose from.
These parcel collection quotes can be used for both single parcels and for multiple destination deliveries. You can also utilise your tracking system that allows you to follow your parcel's journey. For any questions regarding any of our services, please feel free to get in touch via our contact page.


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BIG BANG MECA-10 P2P45 mm USD$25,000 OR EQUIVALENT IN BITCOINS
Introducing the 210-piece limited edition watch that can only be purchased with bitcoin. The Big Bang Meca-10 P2P pays homage to both the Big Bang series and Blockchain technology, the watch features Big Bang's signature industrial design as well as aesthetics inspired from cryptocurrency. To no surprise, '210' was chosen for a reason. This watch was created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of this epochal invention including the fact that only 21 million bitcoins will ever exist in this world. A token for contributor of the cryptocurrency community, a fusion between top-notch Swiss watchmaking and cutting-edge FinTech, this Big Bang limited edition is a solid representation of "Art of Fusion".
The union between Hublot and OSL, the sole Official Broker of the Big Bang Meca-10 P2P promises customers a safe and secure shopping experience when purchasing the timepiece with cryptocurrency.


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'Legacy of Narcissus' to open at AMSET
Kudos to the Art Museum of Southeast Texas.
It seems there's always something new to see at this downtown gem.
Opening Saturday is "The Legacy of Narcissus."
Prince Varughese Thomas' exhibit explores in the intersection of social media, art and politics. The immersive exhibition will fill the entire gallery space of the museum and will include photography, video, drawings and three-dimensional installations.
Thomas, currently a professor at Lamar University, has been featured in more than 200 solo and group exhibitions.
The museum will host a free public reception for Thomas 6-8 p.m. Friday.
"The Legacy of Narcissus." will be on view through Dec. 1.
While you're at the museum, check out Craig Odle's "Experiments and Evolution."
This fun exhibit features the pop-surrealist paintings of Odle, who grew up in Beaumont. Inspired by day-to-day life, Odle calls his art a 'living thing' that evolves as it is nourished.
What to see
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
Where: 500 Main St.
Admission: Free
Information: 409-832-3432, amset.org
Stark Museum of Art
Where: 712 Green Ave., Orange
Admission: Free
Information: 409-886-2787, starkculturalvenues.org
Museum of the Gulf Coast
Where: 700 Procter St., Port Arthur
Admission: $8
Information: 409-982-7000, museumofthegulfcoast.org
Galveston Arts Center
Where: 2127 Strand, Galveston
Admission: Free
Information: 409-877-7666; galvestonartscenter.org
The exhibit will be on view through Nov. 17.
Stark Museum of Art
Duck season is in full swing at this Orange museum, where "Conservation Art: Federal Duck Stamps & Prints" is now on view.
Started in 1934, the Federal Duck Stamp program links hunting with conservation. The exhibit will present stamps and prints from the program's first year through 2001. And don't miss the exhibit's virtual duck hunt.
Two things to know: Admission is always free at the Stark Museum and "Conservation Art" is on view through Jan. 4, 2020.
Museum of the Gulf Coast
The impressionist-style paintings in "Doug Jackson: An Impressionable 55 Years" are lovely and all the more remarkable when you discover who painted them. Groves resident Doug Jackson has cerebral palsy and paints with a brush attached to a headband.
The exhibit is on view through Oct. 26.
Galveston Arts Center
When in Galveston, I never miss an opportunity to stop by the galleries in the historical 1878 First National Bank building.
The center's current exhibits area "Exchange Rate" and "Erin Curtis: Night and Day."
This eclectic "Exchange Rate" features artists who use currency in their artwork. Among them: Phillip Pyle II, Rene Cruz and Dan Tague.
The Art Guys, the quirky Houston-based collaborators Michael Galbreth and Jack Massing, are represented by "Credit Where Credit is Due." The work is filled with the all credit cards the pair amassed during a year when they accepted every bank offering that hit their mailbox.
"Exchange Rate" is on view through Oct. 6.
Erin Curtis' layered, cut-canvas works are rooted in landscape and domestic iconography, often sourced from textiles, and inspired by the artist's experience as a new mother.
The Austin-based painter is known for her large-scale, site-specific installations and public art projects.
"Night and Day" is on view through Nov. 17.


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Topless Stephen Bear and Charlotte Crosby 'cuddle up in BED together in shock Snapchat' as they fuel romance rumours
The reality stars have worked together on TV projects but always denied they were more than friends
STEPHEN Bear has fuelled romance rumours with Charlotte Crosby after appearing to share a Snapchat clip of them in BED together.
Eagle-eyed fans captured the moment the reality stars were seen giggling and cuddling up together under a duvet, with Bear deleting the snap just minutes after posting it.
While it was only live for around 15 minutes, Twitter users immediately captured the photos and shared them, appearing to confirm the pair have taken their relationship to the next level.
While Charlotte has the duvet pulled up to her chin, Bear has toothpaste on his eyebrow and appeared topless in the snap.
A source exclusively told The Sun Online: "Bear kept the Snapchat up for around 15 minutes before deleting it.
"He was giggling about the toothpaste on his face and Charlotte cuddled up to him the whole way through."
One fan shared a snapshot of the post and wrote: "@Charlottegshore get that toothpaste off his eyebrow" @stephen_bear."
While another added: "My two favourite people in bed together! go on!! @stephen_bear @Charlottegshore."
And one wrote: "@Charlottegshore and @stephen_bear in bed together? Okay these are legit SO bloody cute!"
While another added: "Brilliant snap, deleted pretty quick. Not surprised to see @Charlottegshore in bed with @stephen_bear. We've all be wanting it to happen."
Neither of the stars have commented on the brief social media offering, and The Sun Online has contacted both of their reps for comment.
Charlotte previously denied she was dating her co-star, despite them spending a lot of time together filming recently.
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She told Heat magazine: "We're just very good friends. Just good friends. We spent a lot of time together, but that was just filming 16 hours a day for Just Tattoo of Us.
"When we were filming, we were constantly play-fighting with each other, or doing something to wind each other up," she added.
However she admitted she can see why other girls would find her friend attractive.
Charlotte added: "He is very funny, and he has a lot of charm," she said, "so yes, I can see the attraction."


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Whether you are a newbie or a pro, if you are looking for gears to protect you from any sport, you have to do thorough research.
There are a lot of brands and different tools and equipment out in the market. With each having unique features, which one do you actually choose?
If you are looking for a boxing headgear and if you are after an original, old school design that promises an optimal result without compromise, try the Rival RHG2 Traditional Headgear.
The Brand
Rival Boxing Gear is a Canadian-owned brand name offering stylish and innovative products developed specifically for boxing market.
It creates and distributes a variety of products ranging from boxing apparels, aqua bags, body protectors, footwear, gloves, and various boxing accessories.
It distributes its products worldwide.
Users have reported the Rival Traditional Boxing Gear to have great padding that is very comfortable.
Its padding covers the cheeks, head, as well as the back of the head to offer maximum protection from potential injuries that may occur during a fight.
A good thing about this is, even though the padding is quite thick and thorough, the whole gear feels very lightweight still.
Ultra sleek and thinner design
Preferred by many veteran ring fighters, this protective headgear has an ultra sleek and more lightweight design.
This feature makes the gear lighter and easier to carry. Players will not have a hard time carrying in on their heads.
Another advantage of using this kind of protective gear is that it does not make your head appear bigger.
In fighting, you do not want to be an available and open target as much as possible to avoid being hit by your opponent.
Moreover, this ultra sleek and thinner design allows the fighter to have the maximum mobility that will let him move quickly.
This way it will be more possible and more comfortable to avoid hits and punches from the opponent.
Micro Suede leather
This gear is made of leather with a microsuede interlining. This is designed so to help absorb moisture produced by this face during the fight.
Reduced cheek guards
One of the general concerns expressed by fighters regarding using headgears is that their visions are blocked because of too much coverage on the face.
This is true especially when you are using a full-face gear that is designed to keep your whole face protected.
To solve this usual problem, the RHG2 is designed with reduced cheek guards. The gear is not completely covered on the cheeks, nor it is bare.
Because of this reduced cheek guard, the vision of the player is increased.
It also follows that because of this, players will have better peripheral vision. You will be able to see correctly both left and right, up and down.
Although there are cheek protections, these do not hinder the fighter from seeing when the hooks from the opponent are coming up.
Chin Strap
The chin strap that is used to lock the hear is fully adjustable. So it is not really a problem when it comes to differing sizes of users.
Because of this, the chin strap will not go too far back to the point that it is already choking you around the throat.
In fact, it gets right underneath on your chin, giving you just the perfect fit.
Another plus point of the chin strap is the fact that it uses a leather strap instead of Velcro.
So, you will see that it has a leather strap standard belt buckle. Moreover, it also has a flap cover to cover the metal belt buckle.
Ear holes
This gear is also designed with ear holes that are nicely located on a proper level.
Users have shared that the ear holes do not feel light they are off-placed (i.e., too high or too low).
Apart from this, the ear holes are also designed with protector so in case you received a hit on the side, it will protect you from trauma because of the padding.
This gear does not use the typical donut ring that you can see on some headgear that is designed to protect the player.
However, it gives a generous amount of padding.
Physical appearance
The gear uses a minimalist design. You will initially notice the stitched logo on the top and the screen printed logo on both of the sides.
This gear uses a lace-up closure which can be found on the top. This will make it easier for any user to adjust the fit according to his / her preference.
At the back of the gear is the standard Velcro strap to lock it and easily adjust according to the width of your head as well.
You will also notice that the back part if securely padded to offer good protection in case you got him from the back or fell down.
Like most boxing headgear, this one also has a nice tapered neck so that if you use it, it will feel comfortable. It will also allow your head from freely moving around.
Wrap Up
The Rival RHG2 Traditional Headgear is loved by many fighters because of its optimal features.
It is able to protect the player from possible superficial elements because of its padding, cheeks guards, ear holes/protection and padding.
Another factor about this gear that makes it a perfect protective gear is its lightweight, resulting in maximum mobility.
Despite the generous amount of padding, it remains to have a sleek and ultra-thin feature. It caters both protection and function.
Our Rating


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VANCOUVER, B.C - The Vancouver Whitecaps added some much-needed depth just before the MLS primary transfer window closed on Monday night. The Caps were able to acquire Bernie Ibini from Belgian Pro League side, Club Brugge KV. The 24 year-old Nigerian born and Australian raised Ibini was on loan with A-League side, Sydney FC.
Ibini has spent most of his young career playing in Australia. He has 31 goals and 11 assists in 142 matches with A-League sides Central Coast Mariners FC and Sydney FC. On the international stage, Ibini has a pair of senior caps with Australia.
"Bernie's a young, athletic, forward player," said Coach Carl Robinson. "He can play in multiple positions. Obviously he's got a decent background in relation to the clubs he's been at and what he's done. I still think he's got a huge upside. I think he fits into what we're trying to do here. Obviously we're delighted to get him."
NEWS: #VWFC acquire winger/forward Bernie Ibini from Belgian Club Brugge KV
READ: https://t.co/atkaXChGTB pic.twitter.com/8q1qZxUcYc
— Vancouver Whitecaps (@WhitecapsFC) May 9, 2017
NEWS: #VWFC acquire winger/forward Bernie Ibini from Belgian Club Brugge KV
READ: https://t.co/atkaXChGTB pic.twitter.com/8q1qZxUcYc
Carl Robinson has not actually watched Ibini live in person. He is putting his trust in his scouts and research department. The 6-foot-2 Ibini has fantastic size, pace, and strength. Robinson sees a bright future for the speedy new target man.
"I haven't seen him play live," admitted Robinson. "People I know that have. Obviously he's been making lots of impact off the bench over there. He missed the grand final unfortunately over there on the weekend, but I think he's ready for a new challenge. We're delighted to have him."
Ibini has been on the Caps radar for the past six months. It was only in the previous three months that negotiations ramped up. Vancouver has signed Ibini through to the end of the 2018 MLS season. Vancouver also has a club option for the following season.
tbh re: Bernie Ibini. If he can stay fit, take pressure off Fredy, and has strength and ability to play on his own up top: I'm happy. #VWFC
— Drayton van As (@draytonvanas) May 9, 2017
tbh re: Bernie Ibini. If he can stay fit, take pressure off Fredy, and has strength and ability to play on his own up top: I'm happy. #VWFC
Fans looking to see Ibini in the lineup right away will have to wait. He is dealing with a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the conclusion of the A-League season. Reports suggest he could be sidelined for 10 weeks. Robinson is hoping for a shorter term, but won't know for certain until Ibini has his medical in Vancouver.
"I think he's got a slight hamstring issue which kept him out of the grand final on Sunday. We'll get him over here and we'll assess him. I don't think he'll be too bad, but I'm sure he'll fit in with the group."
Ibini will look to get his belongings and arrangements sorted before flying out to join his new team. When that's exactly going to happen is unknown. The Whitecaps have his all- important ITC (International Transfer Certificate). What can supporters expect to see from Ibibi when he does make his Vancouver Whitecaps FC debut?
"I think they'll see an exciting young player," said Robinson. "Power, strength, he's direct. He's quite an exciting player to watch when he's in full flow, and fully fit. He'll fit into the group very well."
You might see Ibini playing on the right-wing, and also relieving striker Fredy Montero late in matches or if he needs a break during a congested part of the season. The Caps gaffer will also at times play Montero and Ibini together on the pitch in tandem.
With all the injuries that have stricken the Whitecaps squad of late. It was important that the club make a move before the MLS primary transfer window shut. Once Ibini gets fit, and settles in. Vancouver could have another brilliant top winger in the mix.
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Kęsţutis Sadauskas, was born in 1969 in Lithuania. In 1994 graduated Vilnius University where he obtained Master Degree in International Relations at the Institute of Political Science and International Relations and Master Degree in Geography at the Faculty of Natural Science. He started his professional career in September 1993 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, Vilnius, in the sector of Government's foreign relations, dealing with Lithuanian policies on Council of Europe, Human Rights, UN, OSCE, NATO. At the end of 1996, Kęsţutis Sadauskas joined the Permanent Mission of Lithuania to the United Nations, New York, as Deputy Permanent Representative-Counselor responsible for general political affairs, UN Security Council activities and reform, international security. At the beginning of 2000, he went back to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Vilnius, as Head of Unit of the EU Department, and later as Director, responsible for Lithuanian policy towards EU, EU accession negotiations of Lithuania, Convention of Future of EU. In August 2002, he joined the Permanent Representation of Lithuania to EU, Brussels, as Minister-counsellor responsible for coordination of EU accession negotiations of Lithuania, general coordination of activities in the COREPER, negotiations of Financial Perspectives 2007-2013. In September 2006, Kęsţutis Sadauskas was appointed Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Vilnius, Lithuania. In February 2010, he joined the European Commission as a member of the Cabinet of Commissioner Šemeta and from 1st of April of the same year, he became the Head of the Cabinet.
Kestutis Sadauskas, Director, DG ENV, European Commission (EC)
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You have to give credit to David Hasselhoff - he's managed to spin a TV show that ran for four seasons into a continuing pop-culture phenomenon.
In a brief interview with THR, the Hoff talked about - you guessed it - Knight Rider and its enduring appeal, but also brought an interesting tidbit of information. Namely, that he's spoken to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 director James Gunn about a possible reboot.
"I've given some ideas to James (Gunn) for Knight Rider, and he responded in a big way. If it does go forward, I don't want it to be spoofed like Baywatch or 21 Jump Street. Those films lose what it's about, and you have to respect the fans," said Hasselhoff.
Considering how 21 Jump Street was a huge success and lampooned its format, whereas Baywatch tried to adapt it relatively po-faced, there's little point in seeing a straight remake of Knight Rider.
Not only that, the TV show itself has aged horribly and the idea of a talking car nowadays isn't all that exciting or engaging, so how do you take it on other than to make fun of it?
Via THR