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As more and more of these charities arise, I am becoming more and more concerned with where the actual dollars are going to. I myself am extremely careful and try to investigate fully before ever releasing my own hard-earned dollars. However I am also concerned for the amazing people out there with kind hearts that are seeing these and opening up their hearts and wallets and possibly being scammed.
Now everyone is completely free to donate wherever, whenever and however much you want. But please take the time to investigate and make sure that these donation requests are legitimate. If it makes you feel good and you have the dollars, then fine. I am not trying to tell anyone who to donate to. What I am trying to do is make some stop and think before you donate your hard-earned dollars. I see all too often people donating who truly don’t have an extra dollar, but because they want to help they send anyway. Again, if this is what you wish to do, this is awesome but please make sure these requests for money are legitimate and the cash is truly going to where it is claimed to be going.
I am seeing so many people asking for dollars now and for so many different reasons, that it is getting harder and harder to figure out who is legit and who isn’t. My own dollars are very limited and I only donate to birds in need and I make sure that the request is valid. The main problem with donating to charity is that the world is full of scam artists happy to falsely pose as a charity in order to collect your “charity budget” for themselves. Other scam artists will collect money in the name of legitimate charities but keep the lion’s share of donations for themselves, rather than give it to the charity in question. When I do donate, I also only donate directly to the source in need.
As we near the Christmas Holiday it is even easier for the con artists to pull at the heartstrings of everyone and we open our hearts and wallets to easily at times. The National Consumers League (NCL), the nation’s oldest consumer advocacy organization, has issued an alert to consumers that con artists will and do take advantage of our generosity this time of year with bogus charities posing as legitimate ones.
I would never say not to help others in need, just make sure that you know for sure where your donations are going. Someone in need…then donate directly to them and that way there is no chance of anyone confiscating the donation for themselves. Any legitimate organization is going to keep records and track where all donations come from and where they are going. They should be able to account for every single dollar when asked and without hesitation.

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As more and more of these charities arise , I am becoming more and more concerned with where the actual dollars are going to . I myself am extremely careful and try to investigate fully before ever releasing my own hard - earned dollars . However I am also concerned for the amazing people out there with kind hearts that are seeing these and opening up their hearts and wallets and possibly being scammed .
 Now everyone is completely free to donate wherever , whenever and however much you want . But please take the time to investigate and make sure that these donation requests are legitimate . If it makes you feel good and you have the dollars , then fine . I am not trying to tell anyone who to donate to . What I am trying to do is make some stop and think before you donate your hard - earned dollars . I see all too often people donating who truly do n’t have an extra dollar , but because they want to help they send anyway . Again , if this is what you wish to do , this is awesome but please make sure these requests for money are legitimate and the cash is truly going to where it is claimed to be going .
 I am seeing so many people asking for dollars now and for so many different reasons , that it is getting harder and harder to figure out who is legit and who is n’t . My own dollars are very limited and I only donate to birds in need and I make sure that the request is valid . The main problem with donating to charity is that the world is full of scam artists happy to falsely pose as a charity in order to collect your “ charity budget ” for themselves . Other scam artists will collect money in the name of legitimate charities but keep the lion ’s share of donations for themselves , rather than give it to the charity in question . When I do donate , I also only donate directly to the source in need .
 As we near the Christmas Holiday it is even easier for the con artists to pull at the heartstrings of everyone and we open our hearts and wallets to easily at times . The National Consumers League ( NCL ) , the nation ’s oldest consumer advocacy organization , has issued an alert to consumers that con artists will and do take advantage of our generosity this time of year with bogus charities posing as legitimate ones .
 I would never say not to help others in need , just make sure that you know for sure where your donations are going . Someone in need … then donate directly to them and that way there is no chance of anyone confiscating the donation for themselves . Any legitimate organization is going to keep records and track where all donations come from and where they are going . They should be able to account for every single dollar when asked and without hesitation .


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Shopify Inc. plans to invest up to $500 million for a downtown Toronto development. This more than doubles the company’s size in Toronto.
The Ottawa-based e-commerce company currently has three offices in Toronto. Early next year, Shopify will move into a 178,000-square-foot space at 620 King Street West.
The plan after that is for Shopify to become the anchor tenant at The Well, a few blocks away from its King Street location.
The Well is a seven-building development project at Spadina Avenue and Front Street. Shopify’s investment in there will more than double its footprint in Toronto, bringing it to more than 500,000 square feet split across its new and existing offices.
“Over six years ago, we opened our first Toronto office, consisting of a small team of marketers, designers, product managers and developers. Since then, we’ve hired hundreds and helped shape the tech and entrepreneur ecosystem of the city through our continued investment,” says Shopify in a news release.
This news comes just after Pinterest announced its first Canadian office will be in Toronto — and after other big tech players, such as Microsoft, Etsy, and Alphabet have announced their new and growing positions in the city.
“We have deep roots in the Toronto entrepreneur community and are committed to helping shape the city’s recognition as a global tech hub.” said Craig Miller, chief product officer at Shopify, based in Toronto.

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Shopify Inc. plans to invest up to $ 500 million for a downtown Toronto development . This more than doubles the company ’s size in Toronto .
 The Ottawa - based e - commerce company currently has three offices in Toronto . Early next year , Shopify will move into a 178,000 - square - foot space at 620 King Street West .
 The plan after that is for Shopify to become the anchor tenant at The Well , a few blocks away from its King Street location .
 The Well is a seven - building development project at Spadina Avenue and Front Street . Shopify ’s investment in there will more than double its footprint in Toronto , bringing it to more than 500,000 square feet split across its new and existing offices .
 “ Over six years ago , we opened our first Toronto office , consisting of a small team of marketers , designers , product managers and developers . Since then , we ’ve hired hundreds and helped shape the tech and entrepreneur ecosystem of the city through our continued investment , ” says Shopify in a news release .
 This news comes just after Pinterest announced its first Canadian office will be in Toronto — and after other big tech players , such as Microsoft , Etsy , and Alphabet have announced their new and growing positions in the city .
 “ We have deep roots in the Toronto entrepreneur community and are committed to helping shape the city ’s recognition as a global tech hub . ” said Craig Miller , chief product officer at Shopify , based in Toronto .


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Aqualung Dimension i3 BCD – SIZE ML ONLY is a feature-rich, back inflation style BC that incorporates Aqua Lung’s patented i3 inflation/deflation system. Its amazing comfort and stability come from the integrated WraptureHarness System. The Dimension i3 is made from durable, fade-resistant materials and comes in a black/charcoal color combination. Integrated weights are held securely in place with SureLock II mechanical weight system.
i3 Control System provides easy, one-touch control for inflation and deflation. Eliminates the traditional inflator that dangles at the end of a corrugated hose. i3 is simple and intuitive – just lift up on the lever to inflate and push down on the same lever to dump air. What’s more, when you push the lever down, all the dumps, upper and lower, open at the same time!

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Aqualung Dimension i3 BCD – SIZE ML ONLY is a feature - rich , back inflation style BC that incorporates Aqua Lung ’s patented i3 inflation / deflation system . Its amazing comfort and stability come from the integrated WraptureHarness System . The Dimension i3 is made from durable , fade - resistant materials and comes in a black / charcoal color combination . Integrated weights are held securely in place with SureLock II mechanical weight system .
 i3 Control System provides easy , one - touch control for inflation and deflation . Eliminates the traditional inflator that dangles at the end of a corrugated hose . i3 is simple and intuitive – just lift up on the lever to inflate and push down on the same lever to dump air . What ’s more , when you push the lever down , all the dumps , upper and lower , open at the same time !


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Fish's sales. There's reason this thread is one of the most viewed - don't miss out!
Junior Brown XSV 2007 Completely rammed full gearbag raffle!!!!!
NEW KIT GEO 3 £500 !!!, ETHA, DM8, ROTORS, GI SPORTS KIT + MUCH MORE !!!
Player Retirement - ALL KIT MUST GO......! ! ! !
ECI Team Kit Clear out updated 5/4/14!!!
Massive Clear out sale! GEOs + EGOS and rare items!
Avalanche Ego10 £675, 1 of 2 Victory £640, Disruption Geo £400.
Massive Emergency Sale Casual And Playing Gear.
!!! Huge Leaving Sale !!! MADNESS !!! +10% OFF and FREE p&p !!!
CLEARING OUT BUNDLE, ONLY £50 FOR EVERYTHING!
Paintball Clear out, everything must go.
lots of kit!! - More added, 6pak, pots, pack,jt strap n frame!!
Massive kit clear out Part 3: Masks, tanks, loaders, packs, DVDs etc Prices Dropped!
DM8, Pack, Ultralite Barrel, Gogs, PRICE DROPS!!
FS : Clearing Out. Everything must go. Will listen to any sensible offers.
Eclipse Etek 2 marker, 3k Psi HPA bottle, Dye rotor hopper.
Everything minus the kitchen sink: Pro jerseys, clothing, hard parts, everything!
Everything under £10 posted - Unitech barrels - Empire headband - S&D grips and more!
Full kit sale, bottle, rotor, mask, tops, packs. All must go!!
Job lot £50! - hoppers, gear masks- quick sale!

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Fish 's sales . There 's reason this thread is one of the most viewed - do n't miss out !
 Junior Brown XSV 2007 Completely rammed full gearbag raffle ! ! ! ! !
 NEW KIT GEO 3 £ 500 ! ! ! , ETHA , DM8 , ROTORS , GI SPORTS KIT + MUCH MORE ! ! !
 Player Retirement - ALL KIT MUST GO ...... ! ! ! !
 ECI Team Kit Clear out updated 5/4/14 ! ! !
 Massive Clear out sale ! GEOs + EGOS and rare items !
 Avalanche Ego10 £ 675 , 1 of 2 Victory £ 640 , Disruption Geo £ 400 .
 Massive Emergency Sale Casual And Playing Gear .
 ! ! ! Huge Leaving Sale ! ! ! MADNESS ! ! ! +10 % OFF and FREE p&p ! ! !
 CLEARING OUT BUNDLE , ONLY £ 50 FOR EVERYTHING !
 Paintball Clear out , everything must go .
 lots of kit ! ! - More added , 6pak , pots , pack , jt strap n frame ! !
 Massive kit clear out Part 3 : Masks , tanks , loaders , packs , DVDs etc Prices Dropped !
 DM8 , Pack , Ultralite Barrel , Gogs , PRICE DROPS ! !
 FS : Clearing Out . Everything must go . Will listen to any sensible offers .
 Eclipse Etek 2 marker , 3k Psi HPA bottle , Dye rotor hopper .
 Everything minus the kitchen sink : Pro jerseys , clothing , hard parts , everything !
 Everything under £ 10 posted - Unitech barrels - Empire headband - S&D grips and more !
 Full kit sale , bottle , rotor , mask , tops , packs . All must go ! !
 Job lot £ 50 ! - hoppers , gear masks- quick sale !


text: North County Motor Works is an independent BMW repair shop, specializing in BMW service, BMW repair, and BMW performance tuning. We offer competitive pricing without sacrificing quality. Our BMW Master Technicians have over 35 years of combined factory trained experience in BMW repair and BMW service.

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Apple’s acquisition was a big news for the music industry. This multi-billion dollar deal gave Hip-Hop its first billionaire in Dr. Dre. There were no clear directions though as to what the company was planning to do with the popular audio equipment brand. Looks like the first step in the Apple-Beats saga is about to unveil itself. Financial Times reports that the Cupertino-based tech giant will be integrating Beats Music app on all the iPhone and iPads.
Beats Music is a subscription-based music service that uses algorithms to curate music according to your interests. Beats also has tie-ups with some of the major labels in the music industry and thus, has a huge library of songs that you can listen. The songs are downloadable, so you can listen to the tunes when you are not online. The service will be a part of the default offerings of Apple such as iMovie, Garageband amongst others.
By forcing the Beats Music on its customers, Apple will be benefitting a lot. The company already has iTunes that let you buy music, but with this music streaming service, the company can take on market leaders like Spotify. Be ready for some Apple power, dear music industry.

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Apple ’s acquisition was a big news for the music industry . This multi - billion dollar deal gave Hip - Hop its first billionaire in Dr. Dre . There were no clear directions though as to what the company was planning to do with the popular audio equipment brand . Looks like the first step in the Apple - Beats saga is about to unveil itself . Financial Times reports that the Cupertino - based tech giant will be integrating Beats Music app on all the iPhone and iPads .
 Beats Music is a subscription - based music service that uses algorithms to curate music according to your interests . Beats also has tie - ups with some of the major labels in the music industry and thus , has a huge library of songs that you can listen . The songs are downloadable , so you can listen to the tunes when you are not online . The service will be a part of the default offerings of Apple such as iMovie , Garageband amongst others .
 By forcing the Beats Music on its customers , Apple will be benefitting a lot . The company already has iTunes that let you buy music , but with this music streaming service , the company can take on market leaders like Spotify . Be ready for some Apple power , dear music industry .


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5 starMike is awesome! I'd recommend Sage Home Furnishings to anyone looking for a quality mattress set for a great price. Bought a Queen Euro-Pillow Top and it's the best EVER. So comfortable, I can't get out of it in the morning. ;-) He even delivered the mattress FREE.
Thanks Mike, you're a life saver!
5 starWe were looking for a full size mattress for our son, but did not want to spend a lot of money. I saw a sign for Sage and we decided to check it out. Mike was very nice to work with. Mike was extremely knowledgeable about mattresses. We got a great deal and next day delivery. We will definitely be recommending Sage to others!
5 starI've now purchased 2 mattresses from Mike the most recent for my daughter. After realizing the new mattress was a lot higher than her old one he ordered her a low profile box spring for no additional charge. The quality of his product and his customer service are top notch. Would definitely recommend him to friends and family.
5 starWe got our new mattress at Sage yesterday. The store is unassuming from the outside but inside the staff are friendly and knowledgeable The mattresses are excellent and there is no pressure or rush. Spent last night on the new mattress and it is so nice. We got the somerton, I have chronic pain issues and this is the best sleep I have had in a long time. When we figure out what we need for furniture Sage will be where we go! Keep up the good work, Mike!
5 starIf you want OUTSTANDING customer service and the absolute BEST price for a quality mattress, I strongly recommend Mike Sages's Home Furnishing store! Wow! So completely impressed!
5 starGREAT customer service and great prices! Mike takes the time to explain all of your options so you know what you are buying beforehand. He is very informative and never pushy - I felt completely comfortable the entire time. His prices are unbeatable and his service is outstanding! I would highly recommend Sage Home Furnishings!!
5 starAbsolutely love this place, friendly and help me with the mattress I wanted. I absolutely would buy more.
5 starI had a truly awesome experience at Sage Home Furnishings. I got exactly what I wanted for a lower price than everywhere else I looked, including the delivery. Even better, the quality of the mattress I bought was even better than I remembered it from the show floor. I will definitely purchase from Mike again, and highly recommend Sage Home Furnishings.
"Fantastic service, excellent selection of mattresses. Great prices. My wallet & back both thank Sage Home Furnishings! :)" Jay Mitchell Jr.
We love the new bed, it was VERY comfortable and we slept really well through the night and woke up with no more pain. The service with Mike is wonderful. He was willing to take time to help us to understand the finance works and making sure we understand without no confusion. He is a wonderful man to work with and I recommended the new customers to Mike and he will guide you to the right place.
"I think that I was one of Mike's first customers. I found his ad on Craigslist, and figured I would try a vendor outside of the standard retail establishments. I am glad I did.
The prices on his post were quite competitive compared to everything else that I saw online. My wife and I had just purchased a new home, and needed new furniture, so this seemed to be an obvious fit.
Mike made it clear right out of the gate that he has plenty of experience in furniture retail, but doesn't agree with many of its standard practices. He walked us through the products on his (then still in development) showroom floor. He has a range of products, but made it clear that the range is focused on price with a default towards quality.
Once we decided on the right king-sized TLC mattress, Mike worked with us on the pricing and delivery. CC payment was no problem. Mike and his teammate showed up a couple of days later and carefully delivered the mattress and box spring, and into a great night's sleep we went.
The interesting part was a couple of days later when I ran to BJ's Wholesale to grab a cheapo queen set for the guest room. Their prices were easily twice what Mike's were! Having seen his products already, I walked out of BJ's, called Mike, and asked him to add a queen set to the order. Mike showed up again a couple of days later with the second set, and I couldn't be happier with the purchase.
I recently had the pleasure of purchasing a new mattress and box spring. Mike was knowledgable about his product and answered all of my questions. Financing was easy. I had been to a few other mattress locations and found their high pressure approach bothersome when I told them I was just looking. I felt just as comfortable with my sales experience as my new purchase.
My boyfriend and I recently moved to Syracuse from Washington DC and were search of a good mattress for our guest bedroom. Because it was a spare bedroom, we were not trying to pay a fortune.
We ran across this store and was pleasantly surprised by the owner and his dedication to selling quality mattresses. He guided us through the entire purchase. I had so many questions- and he answered every single one!
It was a very new experience for us and we were not familiar with the area. He even delivered the mattress!
Moving has been stressful. But this store was one less hassle and I felt very confident about our purchase.
If you are in search of a good quality mattress- this is the place you need to be!

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5 starMike is awesome ! I 'd recommend Sage Home Furnishings to anyone looking for a quality mattress set for a great price . Bought a Queen Euro - Pillow Top and it 's the best EVER . So comfortable , I ca n't get out of it in the morning . ;-) He even delivered the mattress FREE .
 Thanks Mike , you 're a life saver !
 5 starWe were looking for a full size mattress for our son , but did not want to spend a lot of money . I saw a sign for Sage and we decided to check it out . Mike was very nice to work with . Mike was extremely knowledgeable about mattresses . We got a great deal and next day delivery . We will definitely be recommending Sage to others !
 5 starI've now purchased 2 mattresses from Mike the most recent for my daughter . After realizing the new mattress was a lot higher than her old one he ordered her a low profile box spring for no additional charge . The quality of his product and his customer service are top notch . Would definitely recommend him to friends and family .
 5 starWe got our new mattress at Sage yesterday . The store is unassuming from the outside but inside the staff are friendly and knowledgeable The mattresses are excellent and there is no pressure or rush . Spent last night on the new mattress and it is so nice . We got the somerton , I have chronic pain issues and this is the best sleep I have had in a long time . When we figure out what we need for furniture Sage will be where we go ! Keep up the good work , Mike !
 5 starIf you want OUTSTANDING customer service and the absolute BEST price for a quality mattress , I strongly recommend Mike Sages 's Home Furnishing store ! Wow ! So completely impressed !
 5 starGREAT customer service and great prices ! Mike takes the time to explain all of your options so you know what you are buying beforehand . He is very informative and never pushy - I felt completely comfortable the entire time . His prices are unbeatable and his service is outstanding ! I would highly recommend Sage Home Furnishings ! !
 5 starAbsolutely love this place , friendly and help me with the mattress I wanted . I absolutely would buy more .
 5 starI had a truly awesome experience at Sage Home Furnishings . I got exactly what I wanted for a lower price than everywhere else I looked , including the delivery . Even better , the quality of the mattress I bought was even better than I remembered it from the show floor . I will definitely purchase from Mike again , and highly recommend Sage Home Furnishings .
 " Fantastic service , excellent selection of mattresses . Great prices . My wallet & back both thank Sage Home Furnishings ! :) " Jay Mitchell Jr.
 We love the new bed , it was VERY comfortable and we slept really well through the night and woke up with no more pain . The service with Mike is wonderful . He was willing to take time to help us to understand the finance works and making sure we understand without no confusion . He is a wonderful man to work with and I recommended the new customers to Mike and he will guide you to the right place .
 " I think that I was one of Mike 's first customers . I found his ad on Craigslist , and figured I would try a vendor outside of the standard retail establishments . I am glad I did .
 The prices on his post were quite competitive compared to everything else that I saw online . My wife and I had just purchased a new home , and needed new furniture , so this seemed to be an obvious fit .
 Mike made it clear right out of the gate that he has plenty of experience in furniture retail , but does n't agree with many of its standard practices . He walked us through the products on his ( then still in development ) showroom floor . He has a range of products , but made it clear that the range is focused on price with a default towards quality .
 Once we decided on the right king - sized TLC mattress , Mike worked with us on the pricing and delivery . CC payment was no problem . Mike and his teammate showed up a couple of days later and carefully delivered the mattress and box spring , and into a great night 's sleep we went .
 The interesting part was a couple of days later when I ran to BJ 's Wholesale to grab a cheapo queen set for the guest room . Their prices were easily twice what Mike 's were ! Having seen his products already , I walked out of BJ 's , called Mike , and asked him to add a queen set to the order . Mike showed up again a couple of days later with the second set , and I could n't be happier with the purchase .
 I recently had the pleasure of purchasing a new mattress and box spring . Mike was knowledgable about his product and answered all of my questions . Financing was easy . I had been to a few other mattress locations and found their high pressure approach bothersome when I told them I was just looking . I felt just as comfortable with my sales experience as my new purchase .
 My boyfriend and I recently moved to Syracuse from Washington DC and were search of a good mattress for our guest bedroom . Because it was a spare bedroom , we were not trying to pay a fortune .
 We ran across this store and was pleasantly surprised by the owner and his dedication to selling quality mattresses . He guided us through the entire purchase . I had so many questions- and he answered every single one !
 It was a very new experience for us and we were not familiar with the area . He even delivered the mattress !
 Moving has been stressful . But this store was one less hassle and I felt very confident about our purchase .
 If you are in search of a good quality mattress- this is the place you need to be !


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In the second half of 2017, Estonia takes the helm of the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months and in 2018, it will celebrate its 100th anniversary. For that period of time, the country will arrange a series of events throughout Europe to show what Estonia is about and to give local talents a venue to introduce themselves to the rest of the continent.
Initially, the Estonian centenary and the country’s EU presidency were supposed to both take place in 2018. Estonia celebrates its 100th year of independence on 24 February 2018, and the presidency was supposed to take place in the first half of the same year. Since the United Kingdom, however, decided to leave the EU, Estonia’s presidency got bumped up by half a year, it was decided to start with the international programme earlier than initially planned.
According to Jorma Sarv, the head of the international programme for the country’s EU presidency and centenary, the purpose of the events is to demonstrate Estonia as a tourism destination that has something to offer for everyone, but also give a chance to Estonian talents who deserve to be introduced outside the country.
When the year 2017 mostly concentrates on Europe, then in the year after that, Estonia will try and reach farther destinations. “At the end of January, the Estonian Museum of Art and the National Gallery in Washington, DC, will arrange an exhibit of Michel Sittow’s artwork; the ERSO orchestra and the Estonian National Men’s Choir go on a tour in China; Toronto will host a week dedicated to the Estonian music; etc. I hope there will be more such activities in farther destinations,” Sarv declared.
Restart Reality: Digital Street Art – All over Europe, unique and distinctively Estonian characters from about a hundred years ago are brought to new life by Edward von Lõngus and augmented reality technologies, exploring life & people around them.
All Around Europe: Kaustinen festival – The Estonian band, Trad.Attack!, is celebrating the grandest event in Estonian history with a concert tour “All Around Europe”, performing in every EU member state – including Finland at the Kaustinen festival.
A virtual reality conference in Helsinki – The aim of the conference is to connect different VR developers, investors, incubators, accelerators and enthusiasts from Estonia and other Nordic countries.

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In the second half of 2017 , Estonia takes the helm of the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months and in 2018 , it will celebrate its 100th anniversary . For that period of time , the country will arrange a series of events throughout Europe to show what Estonia is about and to give local talents a venue to introduce themselves to the rest of the continent .
 Initially , the Estonian centenary and the country ’s EU presidency were supposed to both take place in 2018 . Estonia celebrates its 100th year of independence on 24 February 2018 , and the presidency was supposed to take place in the first half of the same year . Since the United Kingdom , however , decided to leave the EU , Estonia ’s presidency got bumped up by half a year , it was decided to start with the international programme earlier than initially planned .
 According to Jorma Sarv , the head of the international programme for the country ’s EU presidency and centenary , the purpose of the events is to demonstrate Estonia as a tourism destination that has something to offer for everyone , but also give a chance to Estonian talents who deserve to be introduced outside the country .
 When the year 2017 mostly concentrates on Europe , then in the year after that , Estonia will try and reach farther destinations . “ At the end of January , the Estonian Museum of Art and the National Gallery in Washington , DC , will arrange an exhibit of Michel Sittow ’s artwork ; the ERSO orchestra and the Estonian National Men ’s Choir go on a tour in China ; Toronto will host a week dedicated to the Estonian music ; etc . I hope there will be more such activities in farther destinations , ” Sarv declared .
 Restart Reality : Digital Street Art – All over Europe , unique and distinctively Estonian characters from about a hundred years ago are brought to new life by Edward von Lõngus and augmented reality technologies , exploring life & people around them .
 All Around Europe : Kaustinen festival – The Estonian band , Trad . Attack ! , is celebrating the grandest event in Estonian history with a concert tour “ All Around Europe ” , performing in every EU member state – including Finland at the Kaustinen festival .
 A virtual reality conference in Helsinki – The aim of the conference is to connect different VR developers , investors , incubators , accelerators and enthusiasts from Estonia and other Nordic countries .


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Want to sponsor this brat for the Army Run?
I've been in Ottawa for the past 19 years and have no plans to ever move.
As a good little brat, I do my duty to support the troops ever year by running the Army Run 5k. I took June and July off from running, and recently unpacked my inhaler to pick it up again. The humidity is killing me, but I'm determined to run a good race and hopefully achieve a PB (personal best for the non-runners reading this).
I usually fundraise for one run a year. In the past it's been the Ottawa Half Marathon, the Run for the Cure, and this year I'm fundraising for the Army Run. According to the site, the money goes to "support the Canadian Forces Personnel Support programs (CFPSA), including Soldier On and the Military Families Fund."
Help a Sister Out: Sponsor me! So here's the sales pitch: if you're interested in sponsoring me, please check out my sponsor page on the Running Room site.
If not, then please consider sending speedy thoughts my way or even come out to the run. There are cheering sections for spectators and truly, watching the disabled vets run is inspiring. They start 15 minutes before the main races, and some of them are crazy fast (See Rick Ball's profile).
Have you run the Army Run? Are you in training? Doing any other runs this Fall? Leave a comment!

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Want to sponsor this brat for the Army Run ?
 I 've been in Ottawa for the past 19 years and have no plans to ever move .
 As a good little brat , I do my duty to support the troops ever year by running the Army Run 5k . I took June and July off from running , and recently unpacked my inhaler to pick it up again . The humidity is killing me , but I 'm determined to run a good race and hopefully achieve a PB ( personal best for the non - runners reading this ) .
 I usually fundraise for one run a year . In the past it 's been the Ottawa Half Marathon , the Run for the Cure , and this year I 'm fundraising for the Army Run . According to the site , the money goes to " support the Canadian Forces Personnel Support programs ( CFPSA ) , including Soldier On and the Military Families Fund . "
 Help a Sister Out : Sponsor me ! So here 's the sales pitch : if you 're interested in sponsoring me , please check out my sponsor page on the Running Room site .
 If not , then please consider sending speedy thoughts my way or even come out to the run . There are cheering sections for spectators and truly , watching the disabled vets run is inspiring . They start 15 minutes before the main races , and some of them are crazy fast ( See Rick Ball 's profile ) .
 Have you run the Army Run ? Are you in training ? Doing any other runs this Fall ? Leave a comment !


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A quick clip from our trip this weekend to XiaoLiu Qiu. This was taken with my gopro mounted on my hot-shoe while I was photographing them..
Totally awesome experience with such graceful creatures, especially when they are chill enough to let you join them.
Thanks to Paul & the Scubar, Fulong for setting the trip up.
This Sundays River South Africa video – Xiao Liu Qiu – turtles – was automatically curated and published with WP Robot plugin – CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for WordPress – a massive time and money saver.

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A quick clip from our trip this weekend to XiaoLiu Qiu . This was taken with my gopro mounted on my hot - shoe while I was photographing them ..
 Totally awesome experience with such graceful creatures , especially when they are chill enough to let you join them .
 Thanks to Paul & the Scubar , Fulong for setting the trip up .
 This Sundays River South Africa video – Xiao Liu Qiu – turtles – was automatically curated and published with WP Robot plugin – CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for WordPress – a massive time and money saver .


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Public Forum: What is the Role of Government in the Nation’s Economy?
Liberals argue that government intervention can promote economic advancement and that regulations are critical for the protection of society. Conservatives on the other hand, complain that the U.S. economy can’t be a free market with government intervention and that regulation and taxation only stifles economic growth and opportunity.
In an effort to explore whether agreement can be found on this enduring argument, the Common Ground Committee, a non-profit group dedicated to changing our culture by promoting civil discourse on controversial policy issues made this the topic of its first-ever public forum in Greenwich, CT in 2010.
The Committee assembled an all-star lineup of panelists representing different points of view, and covered the role of government in several key areas including jobs and business climate, taxes, Wall Street, banking and housing.
In many regards the debate showed clearly that all panelists recognize a series of basic principles in regards to the government’s role in the nation. Those principles include the necessity for the government to protect its citizens, to ensure a healthy and fair economic system, to create a reasonable taxation system, and to respond to a national crisis with purpose and determination.
It is the government’s role to ensure the country’s well-being, while also protecting the citizens from harm.
Citing the 2008/2009 financial crisis as an example the panelists agreed that an exceptional situation can require the government to take exceptional measures in order to preserve U.S. property, lives, and interests. In that sense a crisis situation can justify an increased action by the government and a bigger role than under usual circumstances. The panelists also added another point of agreement, which stated that under ideal circumstances the government needs to acquire a stable financial and economic situation during good times and consequently be able to respond to an upcoming crisis with the required resources.
When it comes to spending, favoritism by any political party is doing damage to the nation.
Steven Moore brought up a point that much money is wasted yearly due to both political parties spending funds on their respective support groups or constituencies. This money then is missing when it comes to the creation of viable infrastructure for example. Overall, it is important for the government to take the country as a whole into account when making decisions.
The policy response to the financial crisis was good. Every government should protect its national economic system and make sure that it stays fair, healthy, and competitive. The financial system needs a series of sensible and sound rules. It was also recognized that balance is preferable to exponential growth. In order to follow through with these points, common ground was reached on ideas such as ensuring that banks are given consistent regulations and that capital and liquidity levels should be raised.
A major point of agreement in regards to the question of taxation was that it is important to lower tax rates and broaden the base. It was also clear that the tax system needs to be easy, simple, and efficient, taxing everybody to a fair amount.
The panel agreed that there should be no Fannie and Freddie. Government can provide catastrophic insurance – government backing of the mortgage market– so we can offer affordable mortgages.
How big a role government should play in the economy has become one of the most dividing political issues in our nation today.
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Public Forum : What is the Role of Government in the Nation ’s Economy ?
 Liberals argue that government intervention can promote economic advancement and that regulations are critical for the protection of society . Conservatives on the other hand , complain that the U.S. economy ca n’t be a free market with government intervention and that regulation and taxation only stifles economic growth and opportunity .
 In an effort to explore whether agreement can be found on this enduring argument , the Common Ground Committee , a non - profit group dedicated to changing our culture by promoting civil discourse on controversial policy issues made this the topic of its first - ever public forum in Greenwich , CT in 2010 .
 The Committee assembled an all - star lineup of panelists representing different points of view , and covered the role of government in several key areas including jobs and business climate , taxes , Wall Street , banking and housing .
 In many regards the debate showed clearly that all panelists recognize a series of basic principles in regards to the government ’s role in the nation . Those principles include the necessity for the government to protect its citizens , to ensure a healthy and fair economic system , to create a reasonable taxation system , and to respond to a national crisis with purpose and determination .
 It is the government ’s role to ensure the country ’s well - being , while also protecting the citizens from harm .
 Citing the 2008/2009 financial crisis as an example the panelists agreed that an exceptional situation can require the government to take exceptional measures in order to preserve U.S. property , lives , and interests . In that sense a crisis situation can justify an increased action by the government and a bigger role than under usual circumstances . The panelists also added another point of agreement , which stated that under ideal circumstances the government needs to acquire a stable financial and economic situation during good times and consequently be able to respond to an upcoming crisis with the required resources .
 When it comes to spending , favoritism by any political party is doing damage to the nation .
 Steven Moore brought up a point that much money is wasted yearly due to both political parties spending funds on their respective support groups or constituencies . This money then is missing when it comes to the creation of viable infrastructure for example . Overall , it is important for the government to take the country as a whole into account when making decisions .
 The policy response to the financial crisis was good . Every government should protect its national economic system and make sure that it stays fair , healthy , and competitive . The financial system needs a series of sensible and sound rules . It was also recognized that balance is preferable to exponential growth . In order to follow through with these points , common ground was reached on ideas such as ensuring that banks are given consistent regulations and that capital and liquidity levels should be raised .
 A major point of agreement in regards to the question of taxation was that it is important to lower tax rates and broaden the base . It was also clear that the tax system needs to be easy , simple , and efficient , taxing everybody to a fair amount .
 The panel agreed that there should be no Fannie and Freddie . Government can provide catastrophic insurance – government backing of the mortgage market – so we can offer affordable mortgages .
 How big a role government should play in the economy has become one of the most dividing political issues in our nation today .
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The Colombian international arrived at the Emirates Stadium in the summer after making more than 200 appearances and 500 saves for French side Nice.
Although he has to wait for his opportunity to impress in the Premier League behind Wojciech Szczesny, the 26-year-old custodian has now grabbed it with both gloves; keeping successive clean sheets against Stoke, Manchester City and Aston Villa.
Ospina's form has been recognised by Arsenal legend Jennings, who made 327 appearances for the Highbury side from 1977-85. And the 69-year-old believes he has earned the right to start against arch rivals Tottenham at the weekend.
"Who would I pick for the derby? I’m quite happy with either, but with the way Ospina has played, he’ll probably stay in," Jennings - a League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup winner with Spurs - told FourFourTwo.
Ospina adds valuable experience to the Gunners' ranks, capped 49 times by his country and helping them reach the World Cup quarter-finals last year.
And Jennings feels Arsene Wenger no longer needs to search for a truly world-class goalkeeper, as the current pair provide healthy competition for the No.1 spot.
"I’ve really liked the look of Ospina in the games he has played, I’ve got no worries about him," he said.
"And Szczesny is a brilliant player as well. Arsenal are fortunate to have good competition for the place, so I wouldn’t say they need to sign anyone else."
Pat Jennings is urging local communities to recognise a #GrassrootsHero and nominate them for the 2015 Community Awards, presented by McDonald's. For more information and to nominate a club, league, coach or volunteer, click here.

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The Colombian international arrived at the Emirates Stadium in the summer after making more than 200 appearances and 500 saves for French side Nice .
 Although he has to wait for his opportunity to impress in the Premier League behind Wojciech Szczesny , the 26 - year - old custodian has now grabbed it with both gloves ; keeping successive clean sheets against Stoke , Manchester City and Aston Villa .
 Ospina 's form has been recognised by Arsenal legend Jennings , who made 327 appearances for the Highbury side from 1977 - 85 . And the 69 - year - old believes he has earned the right to start against arch rivals Tottenham at the weekend .
 " Who would I pick for the derby ? I ’m quite happy with either , but with the way Ospina has played , he ’ll probably stay in , " Jennings - a League Cup , FA Cup and UEFA Cup winner with Spurs - told FourFourTwo .
 Ospina adds valuable experience to the Gunners ' ranks , capped 49 times by his country and helping them reach the World Cup quarter - finals last year .
 And Jennings feels Arsene Wenger no longer needs to search for a truly world - class goalkeeper , as the current pair provide healthy competition for the No.1 spot .
 " I ’ve really liked the look of Ospina in the games he has played , I ’ve got no worries about him , " he said .
 " And Szczesny is a brilliant player as well . Arsenal are fortunate to have good competition for the place , so I would n’t say they need to sign anyone else . "
 Pat Jennings is urging local communities to recognise a # GrassrootsHero and nominate them for the 2015 Community Awards , presented by McDonald 's . For more information and to nominate a club , league , coach or volunteer , click here .


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 Jorge López Muñoz " EL CLOT "
 Siegfried Modola " RITES OF WOMANHOOD "
 Dimitri Mellos " AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO GREECE "
 can also catch up with Kristina Varaksina , whom we brought back from the last issue for this issue ’s Portfolio of One ( page 32 ) . Our team and editors from our parent magazines , PDN and Rangefinder , meticulously pored over each entry to put together this issue , which is distributed to creatives and at photo festivals around the U.S. We hope you enjoy learning about these talented photographers , and we ’re certain it wo n’t be the last time you see their names in print .
 granddaughter of Roald Dahl , photographed for Out magazine 's Portfolio of Love 2015 . See more from the series by Benedict Evans on page 4 .
 BONA - FIDE . The lens for the high mega - pixel era . A large aperture standard lens delivering outstanding resolution , exquisite images with beautiful bokeh . A bona - fide classic .
 SIGMA USB Dock Update , adjust & personalize . Customization never thought possible . Sold separately .
 true passion lay in photography .
 of the images was manipulated digitally after it was shot .
 Photography ( ICP ) in New York City in 2014 .
 the South Brooklyn chapter of the Latin Kings to take photographs at a party .
 Photo © JUCO , “ Salvation Mountain ” fashion editorial , shot for the Spring 2015 issue of PAPER ( Winner , 2015 ) .
 Visit pdnphotoannual.com for a complete list of awards and prizes !
 and medium - format film photographs of what he saw there .
 pitable present . “ The goal was to capture the beauty and richness of the culture without exposing the negative sides .
 His first impression of the reservation left him with questions .
 juring the better life Maysa is determined to achieve .
 RECEIVE A FREE WPPI 2016 FULL PL ATFORM PASS WITH PHOTO+ MEMBERSHIP .
 of Visual Arts of Madrid , where he recently completed his M.F.A.
 of El Clot and their ongoing turmoil with the Municipality of Valencia .
 Siegfried Modola ’s passion for photography was inspired by a long - held desire to document contemporary issues . After finishing his degree in journalism , he went on to earn a master ’s in photojournalism and documentary photography .
 poetic , kind of melancholy and surreal , ” Mellos says .
 ships , from hierarchy to the inexorable pull each has on the other .
 space , examining behavior and social constructs in a delicate and remarkably beautiful manner .
 Portfolio of One is presented by Duggal Visual Solutions ( www.duggal.com ) . Visit Duggal 's partner site www.yourartgallery.com , a unique global community of artists and art lovers that share , buy and sell fine - art photography .
 ... there was a 24/7 gallery space that allowed you to price and sell your own artwork without the hassle .
 THE POWER OF THE MOMENT .
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It is the characteristic of mind to be capable of improvement. An individual surrenders the best attribute of man, the moment he resolves to adhere to certain fixed principles, for reasons not now present to his mind, but which formerly were.1 The instant in which he shuts upon himself the career of enquiry is the instant of his intellectual decease. He is no longer a man; he is the ghost of departed man. 'There can be no scheme more egregiously stamped with folly than that of separating a tenet from the evidence upon which its validity depends. If I cease from the habit of being able to recall this evidence, my belief is no longer a perception, but a prejudice: it may influence me like a prejudice; but cannot animate me like a real apprehension of truth. The difference between the man thus guided and the man that keeps his mind perpetually alive is the difference between cowardice and fortitude. The man who is, in the best sense, an intellectual being delights to recollect the reasons that have convinced him, to repeat them to others, that they may produce conviction in them, and stand more distinct and explicit in his own mind; and, he adds to this a willingness to examine objections, because he takes no pride in consistent error. The man who is not capable of this salutary exercise, to what valuable purpose can he be employed? Hence it appears that no vice can be more destructive than that which teaches us to regard any judgement as final, and not open to review. The same principle that applies to individuals applies to communities, There is no proposition at present apprehended to be true so valuable as to justify the introduction of an establishment for the purpose of inculcating it on mankind. Refer them to reading, to conversation, to meditation; but teach them neither creeds nor catechisms, either moral or political.
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It is the characteristic of mind to be capable of improvement . An individual surrenders the best attribute of man , the moment he resolves to adhere to certain fixed principles , for reasons not now present to his mind , but which formerly were.1 The instant in which he shuts upon himself the career of enquiry is the instant of his intellectual decease . He is no longer a man ; he is the ghost of departed man . ' There can be no scheme more egregiously stamped with folly than that of separating a tenet from the evidence upon which its validity depends . If I cease from the habit of being able to recall this evidence , my belief is no longer a perception , but a prejudice : it may influence me like a prejudice ; but can not animate me like a real apprehension of truth . The difference between the man thus guided and the man that keeps his mind perpetually alive is the difference between cowardice and fortitude . The man who is , in the best sense , an intellectual being delights to recollect the reasons that have convinced him , to repeat them to others , that they may produce conviction in them , and stand more distinct and explicit in his own mind ; and , he adds to this a willingness to examine objections , because he takes no pride in consistent error . The man who is not capable of this salutary exercise , to what valuable purpose can he be employed ? Hence it appears that no vice can be more destructive than that which teaches us to regard any judgement as final , and not open to review . The same principle that applies to individuals applies to communities , There is no proposition at present apprehended to be true so valuable as to justify the introduction of an establishment for the purpose of inculcating it on mankind . Refer them to reading , to conversation , to meditation ; but teach them neither creeds nor catechisms , either moral or political .
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The historic house that South Africa's national hero Nelson Mandela and his family used to live in from 1946. It is located in Soweto, the black township on the edge of Johannesburg that also has many significant historical connections with the story of apartheid and the struggle against it. And there are a few more points of interest related to that as well in the area other than Mandela's House.
More background info: The founding of the settlements of Soweto goes back to before the introduction of apartheid proper, but was still a result of segregation. It was deliberately created as a residential area for blacks only, to separate them from whites and get them out of white quarters. The collective name Soweto, short for South-West Township, however, wasn't used until the early 1960s.
Small, squat, brick four-room houses (also known as “matchboxes”) were provided in the 1940s, and it was into one of those, originally built in 1945 and located in an area of Soweto called West Orlando, that then 28-year-old Nelson Mandela moved in 1946 together with his first wife. After their divorce he continued living there with his second wife Winnie Mandela from 1958. He was practising law at the time but had also already become a pivotal figure in the ANC's struggle against apartheid. After his arrest and imprisonment (see Robben Island), his family continued living in this same house, even after Winnie Mandela's own exile to Brandfort from 1977.
After the abolition of apartheid when Nelson Mandela was released from prison, he briefly came back to this house in Soweto, if only for just 11 days. He then moved on to a bigger place elsewhere, namely in Houghton (see under Johannesburg). Some of the family stayed on in Soweto, but in 1996, when Winnie and Nelson Mandela divorced, they left and in 1997 Mandela donated the house to the newly formed Soweto Heritage Trust and it was declared a public heritage site. In 2008 the site was temporarily closed and reopened to the public in 2009 after 10 months of comprehensive restoration work.
But back to Soweto as such: during the apartheid era Soweto grew to become the largest black township in South Africa. It was not yet incorporated into Johannesburg (that came only in 2002) but was a separate entity, yet provided the black workforce for white businesses in Johannesburg and the surrounding mines. With well over a million inhabitants it became a low-rise city in itself, yet one with only small houses, like the Mandelas', as well as vast areas of makeshift shacks that were, and still are, actually a shanty town, if not a slum, without electricity or running water.
Soweto naturally also became a hotbed of protest against apartheid and a stage for civil unrest. As such Soweto also became a household name in the West. Especially so after the Soweto uprising of 1976, when students went on strike and marched in protest against the introduction of Afrikaans as the language of instruction in schools (a measure intended to further disenfranchise the black population). The police reacted with violence. They opened fire on the protesters, killing at least 176, and injuring over a thousand. Throughout the 1980s, Soweto remained a centre of resistance and, in return, a target of police reprisals.
Besides Nelson Mandela, another key human-rights figure in the struggle against apartheid, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu (see under apartheid and the Apartheid Museum), also had his residence in Soweto, in fact on the same street. He continued living in Soweto even after he'd become archbishop and could have moved to much more privileged accommodation provided by the church. Instead he decided to stay put in Soweto as a sign of solidarity. His house, though not open to the public, has become a firm fixture on tours of Soweto as well.
Another such element is the Hector Pieterson Memorial, which was established in early 1990, and the museum joined it in 2002. It's named after the first victim of the Soweto uprising of 16 June 1976 (see above and, again, under apartheid and the Apartheid Museum), a 12-year-old schoolboy, who was shot dead by the police just a few blocks from here.
The cooling towers used to be part of the old Orlando power station, which dated back to the 1930s, though it wasn't completed until 1955. It was a coal-fired power station serving Johannesburg until it was decommissioned in 1998. Most of the plant has been demolished, but the iconic towers were retained. They now serve as giant billboards and you can also go bungee-jumping from a bridge that has been installed between the two towers.
What there is to see: When I went to Soweto it was as part of a longer day tour from Johannesburg, which first (and foremost) included the Apartheid Museum, before we carried on to Soweto.
We entered Soweto at one of the more recently developed affluent parts, where well-to-do black families have built multi-bedroom two-storey houses, often with double garages as well, that wouldn't look out of place in any middle-class residential area anywhere in the West. So it wasn't the expected slum-like look that was my first impression. However, we did carry on to such areas – and ones in between. So we saw both less posh two-storey houses and long rows of workers' hostel housing, and also large shanty-town areas with nothing but the simplest, makeshift shacks built from wood, corrugated metal sheets and cardboard. It's here that the very poorest of Soweto's inhabitants live in squalid conditions still today.
It is also those parts that have given rise to so-called slum tourism … being guided around by locals through these poorest of areas to get a glimpse of the kind of life they lead in these parts. My guide also offered getting us on such a walking tour with a local guide as an add-on to his tour (and at extra cost). However, I felt uncomfortable with the idea, said so, and declined.
I was a bit torn, though, to be honest. On the one hand, going on such a tour would have given me insights on the basis of which I could have evaluated this form of tourism from first-hand experience. So it could have been useful. On the other hand, though, I've spoken out against the inclusion of 'slum tourism' under the banner of dark tourism so often (see also here under beyond dark tourism proper), that I thought it would be hypocritical of me to then jump on such a tour at the first opportunity. I'm still not quite sure if I made the right decision, but I know for certain that I would have felt very uncomfortable with the unavoidable element of voyeurism that necessarily comes with such tours. So from a personal, emotional point of view, I'm happy to have declined, while from a more distanced, pure research point of view I feel I may have lost out on valuable insights. It's a dilemma.
Anyway, we continued to the main stop on our Soweto tour, where we got out of the car and walked, namely up Vilakazi Street, towards Mandela's House. It became instantly apparent that this is tourist central in Soweto. Nowhere in Soweto had I seen so many white people, all tourists, and there were (black) souvenir vendors everywhere so you had to fend off a lot of hassling.
But once at Mandela's House, everything is very orderly indeed. Visitors have to go on a guided tour of the house, which lasts approximately 20 minutes. When it's busy you may have to wait a bit for the next tour to become available, as the maximum number on the tour is 20.
The interior of the house is filled with both original (presumably) furnishings as well as with all manner of Mandela-related memorabilia, from certificates, diplomas, awards and other documents to sculptures, posters and photos from all stages of Mandela's life.
Outside in the backyard stands a symbolic tomb stone with the words “RIP Tata 1918-2013” (“Tata” is one of the many nicknames given to Mandela, this one meaning 'father' in Xhosa). On the back wall of the house you can also still see bullet holes and scorch marks from Molotov cocktails … evidence of troubled times. But today it's a peaceful place (the brisk tourism trade these days notwithstanding).
Incredibly, and uniquely, there's another Nobel Peace Prize winner's house just down the road, namely that of Desmond Tutu (see above and under apartheid). It's said to be the only location in the world where two Nobel laureates lived on the same street. Unlike Mandela's house, however, Tutu's house is not open to the public. But there is a historical marker plaque just outside.
On my tour we also passed the Hector Pieterson Memorial that commemorates the Soweto uprising of 16 June 1976 (see above). But we didn't stop to also visit the attached museum. So I cannot say much about that. It's said to feature audio-visuals, testimonies, photos and historical documents illustrating those events and its aftermath. I wish I had known about this before, then I would have asked to visit the place (instead of the slum tour – see above). It would probably have been quite interesting. Shame.
All in all, even though I don't think this visit to Soweto was a massive highlight of my time in Johannesburg, it was still a worthwhile addition to the trip to the Apartheid Museum. Mandela's House, though very small, is certainly a moving and worthwhile spot, and I guess the Hector Pieterson Museum would have been too, had we had time for it. If ever I go back to Jo'burg, I'll try and see it then.
Location: Soweto's location is kind-of in its name: to the south-west of Johannesburg (South-West Township); more precisely the area is roughly 12 km (18 km) from the city centre (by car).
Mandela's House is on Vilakazi Street, number 8115 Orlando West. Tutu's house is just down the road on the corner of Bacela Street. The Hector Pieterson Memorial is a few hundred yards to the north at the intersection of Pela Street and Khumalo Road, while the former cooling towers are south of Orlando East, just off the main road, Nicholas Street.
Access and costs: far from Johannesburg city centre, but tours to Soweto are a well-established feature of the city's tourism industry. Prices vary.
Details: It would be tricky, and not necessarily to be recommended, trying to get to Soweto on an independent basis, though it wouldn't be impossible (as the relevant parts of Soweto are connected to the public transport system). But there are various operators offering guided tours of Soweto. In fact these have become a very common and regular thing with much competition.
Tours vary in length and nature, from half day to full day, and from private, by car, or group tours, including by bicycle. Prices vary accordingly, and widely, from ca. 400 to over 2000 ZAR. So it's best to shop around. For me the Soweto leg was part of a longer day tour of Johannesburg, which had been organized by the operator who I booked my whole 2018 St Helena, South Africa and Zimbabwe trip with, so I can't say what just this single component would have cost on its own.
Admission to Mandela's House, including a 20-minute guided tour, costs 60 ZAR for international visitors (less for students, senior citizens, African Union members and children), opening times: daily from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (but closed on a few public holidays).
Admission to the Hector Pieterson Museum is 30 ZAR (senior citizens and students: 10 ZAR); opening times: daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (only to 4 p.m. on Sundays).
Time required: Just about half an hour for Mandela's house, and only a few moments for a look at Tutu's house and the cooling towers, but how long the Hector Pieterson Museum would take I cannot say, because I didn't have a chance to go inside, but I would guess under an hour. Add to all that driving and walking time and/or cycling.
Combinations with other dark destinations: Obviously the Apartheid Museum has to be the most fitting combination here. In fact it is en route to Soweto from Johannesburg city centre, so combines geographically/logistically well too.
For more see under Johannesburg.
Combinations with non-dark destinations: see under Johannesburg and the Apartheid Museum.

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The historic house that South Africa 's national hero Nelson Mandela and his family used to live in from 1946 . It is located in Soweto , the black township on the edge of Johannesburg that also has many significant historical connections with the story of apartheid and the struggle against it . And there are a few more points of interest related to that as well in the area other than Mandela 's House .
 More background info : The founding of the settlements of Soweto goes back to before the introduction of apartheid proper , but was still a result of segregation . It was deliberately created as a residential area for blacks only , to separate them from whites and get them out of white quarters . The collective name Soweto , short for South - West Township , however , was n't used until the early 1960s .
 Small , squat , brick four - room houses ( also known as “ matchboxes ” ) were provided in the 1940s , and it was into one of those , originally built in 1945 and located in an area of Soweto called West Orlando , that then 28 - year - old Nelson Mandela moved in 1946 together with his first wife . After their divorce he continued living there with his second wife Winnie Mandela from 1958 . He was practising law at the time but had also already become a pivotal figure in the ANC 's struggle against apartheid . After his arrest and imprisonment ( see Robben Island ) , his family continued living in this same house , even after Winnie Mandela 's own exile to Brandfort from 1977 .
 After the abolition of apartheid when Nelson Mandela was released from prison , he briefly came back to this house in Soweto , if only for just 11 days . He then moved on to a bigger place elsewhere , namely in Houghton ( see under Johannesburg ) . Some of the family stayed on in Soweto , but in 1996 , when Winnie and Nelson Mandela divorced , they left and in 1997 Mandela donated the house to the newly formed Soweto Heritage Trust and it was declared a public heritage site . In 2008 the site was temporarily closed and reopened to the public in 2009 after 10 months of comprehensive restoration work .
 But back to Soweto as such : during the apartheid era Soweto grew to become the largest black township in South Africa . It was not yet incorporated into Johannesburg ( that came only in 2002 ) but was a separate entity , yet provided the black workforce for white businesses in Johannesburg and the surrounding mines . With well over a million inhabitants it became a low - rise city in itself , yet one with only small houses , like the Mandelas ' , as well as vast areas of makeshift shacks that were , and still are , actually a shanty town , if not a slum , without electricity or running water .
 Soweto naturally also became a hotbed of protest against apartheid and a stage for civil unrest . As such Soweto also became a household name in the West . Especially so after the Soweto uprising of 1976 , when students went on strike and marched in protest against the introduction of Afrikaans as the language of instruction in schools ( a measure intended to further disenfranchise the black population ) . The police reacted with violence . They opened fire on the protesters , killing at least 176 , and injuring over a thousand . Throughout the 1980s , Soweto remained a centre of resistance and , in return , a target of police reprisals .
 Besides Nelson Mandela , another key human - rights figure in the struggle against apartheid , Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu ( see under apartheid and the Apartheid Museum ) , also had his residence in Soweto , in fact on the same street . He continued living in Soweto even after he 'd become archbishop and could have moved to much more privileged accommodation provided by the church . Instead he decided to stay put in Soweto as a sign of solidarity . His house , though not open to the public , has become a firm fixture on tours of Soweto as well .
 Another such element is the Hector Pieterson Memorial , which was established in early 1990 , and the museum joined it in 2002 . It 's named after the first victim of the Soweto uprising of 16 June 1976 ( see above and , again , under apartheid and the Apartheid Museum ) , a 12 - year - old schoolboy , who was shot dead by the police just a few blocks from here .
 The cooling towers used to be part of the old Orlando power station , which dated back to the 1930s , though it was n't completed until 1955 . It was a coal - fired power station serving Johannesburg until it was decommissioned in 1998 . Most of the plant has been demolished , but the iconic towers were retained . They now serve as giant billboards and you can also go bungee - jumping from a bridge that has been installed between the two towers .
 What there is to see : When I went to Soweto it was as part of a longer day tour from Johannesburg , which first ( and foremost ) included the Apartheid Museum , before we carried on to Soweto .
 We entered Soweto at one of the more recently developed affluent parts , where well - to - do black families have built multi - bedroom two - storey houses , often with double garages as well , that would n't look out of place in any middle - class residential area anywhere in the West . So it was n't the expected slum - like look that was my first impression . However , we did carry on to such areas – and ones in between . So we saw both less posh two - storey houses and long rows of workers ' hostel housing , and also large shanty - town areas with nothing but the simplest , makeshift shacks built from wood , corrugated metal sheets and cardboard . It 's here that the very poorest of Soweto 's inhabitants live in squalid conditions still today .
 It is also those parts that have given rise to so - called slum tourism … being guided around by locals through these poorest of areas to get a glimpse of the kind of life they lead in these parts . My guide also offered getting us on such a walking tour with a local guide as an add - on to his tour ( and at extra cost ) . However , I felt uncomfortable with the idea , said so , and declined .
 I was a bit torn , though , to be honest . On the one hand , going on such a tour would have given me insights on the basis of which I could have evaluated this form of tourism from first - hand experience . So it could have been useful . On the other hand , though , I 've spoken out against the inclusion of ' slum tourism ' under the banner of dark tourism so often ( see also here under beyond dark tourism proper ) , that I thought it would be hypocritical of me to then jump on such a tour at the first opportunity . I 'm still not quite sure if I made the right decision , but I know for certain that I would have felt very uncomfortable with the unavoidable element of voyeurism that necessarily comes with such tours . So from a personal , emotional point of view , I 'm happy to have declined , while from a more distanced , pure research point of view I feel I may have lost out on valuable insights . It 's a dilemma .
 Anyway , we continued to the main stop on our Soweto tour , where we got out of the car and walked , namely up Vilakazi Street , towards Mandela 's House . It became instantly apparent that this is tourist central in Soweto . Nowhere in Soweto had I seen so many white people , all tourists , and there were ( black ) souvenir vendors everywhere so you had to fend off a lot of hassling .
 But once at Mandela 's House , everything is very orderly indeed . Visitors have to go on a guided tour of the house , which lasts approximately 20 minutes . When it 's busy you may have to wait a bit for the next tour to become available , as the maximum number on the tour is 20 .
 The interior of the house is filled with both original ( presumably ) furnishings as well as with all manner of Mandela - related memorabilia , from certificates , diplomas , awards and other documents to sculptures , posters and photos from all stages of Mandela 's life .
 Outside in the backyard stands a symbolic tomb stone with the words “ RIP Tata 1918 - 2013 ” ( “ Tata ” is one of the many nicknames given to Mandela , this one meaning ' father ' in Xhosa ) . On the back wall of the house you can also still see bullet holes and scorch marks from Molotov cocktails … evidence of troubled times . But today it 's a peaceful place ( the brisk tourism trade these days notwithstanding ) .
 Incredibly , and uniquely , there 's another Nobel Peace Prize winner 's house just down the road , namely that of Desmond Tutu ( see above and under apartheid ) . It 's said to be the only location in the world where two Nobel laureates lived on the same street . Unlike Mandela 's house , however , Tutu 's house is not open to the public . But there is a historical marker plaque just outside .
 On my tour we also passed the Hector Pieterson Memorial that commemorates the Soweto uprising of 16 June 1976 ( see above ) . But we did n't stop to also visit the attached museum . So I can not say much about that . It 's said to feature audio - visuals , testimonies , photos and historical documents illustrating those events and its aftermath . I wish I had known about this before , then I would have asked to visit the place ( instead of the slum tour – see above ) . It would probably have been quite interesting . Shame .
 All in all , even though I do n't think this visit to Soweto was a massive highlight of my time in Johannesburg , it was still a worthwhile addition to the trip to the Apartheid Museum . Mandela 's House , though very small , is certainly a moving and worthwhile spot , and I guess the Hector Pieterson Museum would have been too , had we had time for it . If ever I go back to Jo'burg , I 'll try and see it then .
 Location : Soweto 's location is kind - of in its name : to the south - west of Johannesburg ( South - West Township ) ; more precisely the area is roughly 12 km ( 18 km ) from the city centre ( by car ) .
 Mandela 's House is on Vilakazi Street , number 8115 Orlando West . Tutu 's house is just down the road on the corner of Bacela Street . The Hector Pieterson Memorial is a few hundred yards to the north at the intersection of Pela Street and Khumalo Road , while the former cooling towers are south of Orlando East , just off the main road , Nicholas Street .
 Access and costs : far from Johannesburg city centre , but tours to Soweto are a well - established feature of the city 's tourism industry . Prices vary .
 Details : It would be tricky , and not necessarily to be recommended , trying to get to Soweto on an independent basis , though it would n't be impossible ( as the relevant parts of Soweto are connected to the public transport system ) . But there are various operators offering guided tours of Soweto . In fact these have become a very common and regular thing with much competition .
 Tours vary in length and nature , from half day to full day , and from private , by car , or group tours , including by bicycle . Prices vary accordingly , and widely , from ca . 400 to over 2000 ZAR . So it 's best to shop around . For me the Soweto leg was part of a longer day tour of Johannesburg , which had been organized by the operator who I booked my whole 2018 St Helena , South Africa and Zimbabwe trip with , so I ca n't say what just this single component would have cost on its own .
 Admission to Mandela 's House , including a 20 - minute guided tour , costs 60 ZAR for international visitors ( less for students , senior citizens , African Union members and children ) , opening times : daily from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ( but closed on a few public holidays ) .
 Admission to the Hector Pieterson Museum is 30 ZAR ( senior citizens and students : 10 ZAR ) ; opening times : daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ( only to 4 p.m. on Sundays ) .
 Time required : Just about half an hour for Mandela 's house , and only a few moments for a look at Tutu 's house and the cooling towers , but how long the Hector Pieterson Museum would take I can not say , because I did n't have a chance to go inside , but I would guess under an hour . Add to all that driving and walking time and/or cycling .
 Combinations with other dark destinations : Obviously the Apartheid Museum has to be the most fitting combination here . In fact it is en route to Soweto from Johannesburg city centre , so combines geographically / logistically well too .
 For more see under Johannesburg .
 Combinations with non - dark destinations : see under Johannesburg and the Apartheid Museum .


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It's no problem, I'm always wanting more feedback not much goes on in this sub so topics will inevitably be resurrected.
Manhs, thanks for making a video, I'm about to check it out now!
You probably didn't know this, but the necro rule has often been suspended in mod sub-forums and related topics. Although this is kind of eh. Still, probably doesn't make sense to make a new topic for it either.
I did, but I thought it was only suspended in CQ Discussion and Forum Games.
You should upload this to /idgames, a lot of people on these forums neglect to do so and their mods end up disappearing once the link breaks. Plus it'll help it get around more too.
I actually plan on sharing this with the Doom community whenever I get around to doing some edits, and that means possible uploading there. Basically I'm using some texture resources I probably shouldn't be using, so I'll need to replace those somehow. Hopefully that'll happen around the end of May, when school lets up.
True, I can't download The Final Fight because of this.
Wait, is that an actual rule?
IIRC fan projects and early development were exempt at one point but I can't seem to find the post(s) that said so, so I might just be remembering it wrong.
Also one thing I wanted to mention for a while, I gave people a hard time for bumping fan projects, but personally I'm not sure if an official, hard line "no bumping" rule is necessary.
Good news, everyone! I have decided to release a small update for this project! Since version 1, I have created a large number of textures meant to replace ones used from other mods. These include light textures and computer textures. I'm not completely done with the overhaul, but I decided it's been long enough. I also updated the maps with some changes that have been suggested, such as various art-related improvements and monster trap adjustments. For the full changelog, please visit the first post of this thread. Since screenshots are always fun, here are a couple taken to showcase improvements made to these respective areas.
I hope you enjoy the changes made, and as always I'm open to feedback!
Moderators: apologies if this is considered necroing, since this thread is old. If there is a better way to do this, please let me know!
Not necroing. Since it's your mod and your topic, it's fine if you post updates and such.

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It 's no problem , I 'm always wanting more feedback not much goes on in this sub so topics will inevitably be resurrected .
 Manhs , thanks for making a video , I 'm about to check it out now !
 You probably did n't know this , but the necro rule has often been suspended in mod sub - forums and related topics . Although this is kind of eh . Still , probably does n't make sense to make a new topic for it either .
 I did , but I thought it was only suspended in CQ Discussion and Forum Games .
 You should upload this to /idgames , a lot of people on these forums neglect to do so and their mods end up disappearing once the link breaks . Plus it 'll help it get around more too .
 I actually plan on sharing this with the Doom community whenever I get around to doing some edits , and that means possible uploading there . Basically I 'm using some texture resources I probably should n't be using , so I 'll need to replace those somehow . Hopefully that 'll happen around the end of May , when school lets up .
 True , I ca n't download The Final Fight because of this .
 Wait , is that an actual rule ?
 IIRC fan projects and early development were exempt at one point but I ca n't seem to find the post(s ) that said so , so I might just be remembering it wrong .
 Also one thing I wanted to mention for a while , I gave people a hard time for bumping fan projects , but personally I 'm not sure if an official , hard line " no bumping " rule is necessary .
 Good news , everyone ! I have decided to release a small update for this project ! Since version 1 , I have created a large number of textures meant to replace ones used from other mods . These include light textures and computer textures . I 'm not completely done with the overhaul , but I decided it 's been long enough . I also updated the maps with some changes that have been suggested , such as various art - related improvements and monster trap adjustments . For the full changelog , please visit the first post of this thread . Since screenshots are always fun , here are a couple taken to showcase improvements made to these respective areas .
 I hope you enjoy the changes made , and as always I 'm open to feedback !
 Moderators : apologies if this is considered necroing , since this thread is old . If there is a better way to do this , please let me know !
 Not necroing . Since it 's your mod and your topic , it 's fine if you post updates and such .


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We use various databases across the web to consolidate all the information we have on the phone number 7028578343 . Any feedback you leave will help others . You can leave feedback with a comment or mark the number unsafe or safe .
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Uzma Hameed is a writer, director and dramaturg in theatre and dance. Victoria is her first collaboration with Cathy Marston and Northern Ballet.
As a child, Uzma took classes in ballet and ballroom dance and subsequently trained in classical Indian Kathak with Alpana Sengupta and Sushmita Ghosh. Having graduated from Cambridge University with a First in Modern and Medieval Languages, she worked as a dancer, actor and arts programmer, going on to form her own theatre ensemble, The Big Picture Company, in 1997. Established in response to the dearth of sophisticated roles for second generation Asian actors, the company also brought together Uzma’s interest in different performance languages and quickly gained a reputation for innovative visual theatre which combined new writing with choreography and film. For Big Picture, she wrote and directed plays such as Prophetess, Taj and A Dark River, which toured extensively around the UK and enjoyed London seasons at The Young Vic, BAC and Riverside Studios.
From 2002-2005 Uzma was Associate Director at Derby Playhouse, where she brought her distinctive cross art form style to productions of Shirley Valentine, Dracula (co-directed with Stephen Edwards), Frankenstein (with former Royal Ballet Principal Sarah Wildor in the role of Elizabeth) and her own controversial adaptation of Schiller’s Mary Stuart, which drew parallels between the threat to Elizabethan England from Catholic Rome, and the fear of Islamist terrorism today.
Uzma also directed for Kali Theatre, led projects at the National Theatre Studio and taught on workshops and courses for a variety of organisations including the LPO and the International Institute of Performing Arts, Paris. Collaborators in her theatre work include: composers Paul Clark (The Clod Ensemble) and Gary Yershon; choreographers Claire Russ and Arthur Pita; designers Leslie Travers, Jon Bausor and Sarah Blenkinsop; and lighting designers Lucy Carter and Chris Davey.
After becoming a mum in 2006, Uzma took a break from theatre and co-wrote a novel The Kinship of Djinns with her sister Ambreen. Recently she has returned to dance as dramaturg to Wayne McGregor on The Royal Ballet’s productions of Woolf Works, Obsidian Tear and Multiverse, and on Company Wayne McGregor’s Autobiography.
She has presented dance programmes for BBC Radio for Schools, been a speaker at Dulwich Picture Gallery, the Royal College of Art and the Woolf 2017 conference, and written for Dance Theatre Journal, Dance Now and Animated. She has served on the Board of the Foundation for Community Dance and was for many years a Trustee of Studio Wayne McGregor.

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Uzma Hameed is a writer , director and dramaturg in theatre and dance . Victoria is her first collaboration with Cathy Marston and Northern Ballet .
 As a child , Uzma took classes in ballet and ballroom dance and subsequently trained in classical Indian Kathak with Alpana Sengupta and Sushmita Ghosh . Having graduated from Cambridge University with a First in Modern and Medieval Languages , she worked as a dancer , actor and arts programmer , going on to form her own theatre ensemble , The Big Picture Company , in 1997 . Established in response to the dearth of sophisticated roles for second generation Asian actors , the company also brought together Uzma ’s interest in different performance languages and quickly gained a reputation for innovative visual theatre which combined new writing with choreography and film . For Big Picture , she wrote and directed plays such as Prophetess , Taj and A Dark River , which toured extensively around the UK and enjoyed London seasons at The Young Vic , BAC and Riverside Studios .
 From 2002 - 2005 Uzma was Associate Director at Derby Playhouse , where she brought her distinctive cross art form style to productions of Shirley Valentine , Dracula ( co - directed with Stephen Edwards ) , Frankenstein ( with former Royal Ballet Principal Sarah Wildor in the role of Elizabeth ) and her own controversial adaptation of Schiller ’s Mary Stuart , which drew parallels between the threat to Elizabethan England from Catholic Rome , and the fear of Islamist terrorism today .
 Uzma also directed for Kali Theatre , led projects at the National Theatre Studio and taught on workshops and courses for a variety of organisations including the LPO and the International Institute of Performing Arts , Paris . Collaborators in her theatre work include : composers Paul Clark ( The Clod Ensemble ) and Gary Yershon ; choreographers Claire Russ and Arthur Pita ; designers Leslie Travers , Jon Bausor and Sarah Blenkinsop ; and lighting designers Lucy Carter and Chris Davey .
 After becoming a mum in 2006 , Uzma took a break from theatre and co - wrote a novel The Kinship of Djinns with her sister Ambreen . Recently she has returned to dance as dramaturg to Wayne McGregor on The Royal Ballet ’s productions of Woolf Works , Obsidian Tear and Multiverse , and on Company Wayne McGregor ’s Autobiography .
 She has presented dance programmes for BBC Radio for Schools , been a speaker at Dulwich Picture Gallery , the Royal College of Art and the Woolf 2017 conference , and written for Dance Theatre Journal , Dance Now and Animated . She has served on the Board of the Foundation for Community Dance and was for many years a Trustee of Studio Wayne McGregor .