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• Thessaloniki to Chania, Kavala Kerkira, Kos, Heraklion, Ioannina, Larissa, Lemnos, Mykonos, Mytilini, Rhodes, Samos and Santorini.
There are also services to the Greek Aegean Islands (including Cyclades, Dodecanissa, North Aegean Sea and the Sporades).
It is both inexpensive and easy to travel around the islands. There are ferry services on numerous routes, with sailings most frequent during the summer. The main ports are Attica, Rafina and Piraeus, although there are regular sailings to the islands from the smaller ports of Alexandroupolis, Igoumenitsa, Patras, Kavala, Kyllini, Thessaloniki and Volos.
Tickets can be bought from the shipping lines’ offices located around the quaysides. In major ports the larger lines have offices in the city centre. There are two classes of ticket Economy Class and First Class) which offer varying degrees of comfort; couchette cabins can be booked for the longer voyages or those wishing to avoid the sun. Nearly all ships have restaurant facilities. During high season it is wise to buy tickets well before hand, as inter-island travel is very popular.
Routes from Piraeus: There are regular sailings to the following ports: Dodecanese: Astipalaia, Chalki, Karpathos, Kassos,Kalymnos, Kastelorizo, Kos, Leros, Lipsi, Nissiros, Patmos, Rhodes, Symi and Tilos. Cyclades: Aegiali and Katapola (both on Amorgos), Anafi, Donoussa, Folegandros, Heraklia, Ios, Kimolos, Koufonissia, Kythnos, Paros, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos,Santorini, Schinoussa, Serifos, Sifnos, Sikinos, Siros and Tinos. Peloponnese: Kithira, Gytheion, Hermioni, Methana, Monemvassia and Porto Heli. Saronic Gulf Islands: Aegina, Hydra, Poros and Spetses. Crete: Heraklion, Kastelli, Agios Nikolaos, Chania,Rethymnon and Sitia. Samos: Karlovassi and Vathi. North Eastern Aegean Islands: Chios, Evdilos (Ikaria), Limnos,Agios Kirykos (Ikaria), Mitilini (Lesvos) and Psara. Northern Greece: Kavala and Thessaloniki.
Confirm sailing times either with individual lines, the Greek/Hellenic National Tourist Organisation, or in Piraeus upon arrival in Greece.
Routes from Rafina: There are local services from Rafina (near Athens) to: Amorgos, Andros, Agios Efstratios, Chalkida (summer only), Chios, Donoussa, Kavala, Koufonissi, Karistos (Evia), Kythnos, Limnos, Marmari (Evia), Milos, Mykonos, Heraklia, Naxos, Schinoussa, Serifos, Sifnos, Syros, Thessaloniki and Tinos.
Other routes: These include Agia Marina–Nea Styra; Aedipsos–Arkitsa; Perama–Salamis; Rio–Antirio; Eretria– Oropos; Glifa–Agiokambos; Patras–Ithaca; Patras–Kefalonia (Sami); Patras–Corfu; Patras–Paxi; Preveza–Aktion; Igoumenitsa–Corfu; Corfu–Paxi; Kyllini–Zante; Kyllini– Cephalonia (Poros); Kavala– Thassos (Prinos); Kavala–Thassos (Limenas);Keramoti–Thassos; Alexandroupolis– Samothrace and Lavrion–Kea.
A hydrofoil service (also called the Flying Dolphins) offers a speedy and efficient service from Piraeus, travelling to many of the nearby islands. Though this is somewhat more costly than travelling by ferry, journey times are cut drastically. There are also fast hydrofoil services from Agios, Gytheion, Kimi (Evia), Konstandinos, Lavrion, Thessaloniki, Volos and Zea Marina (Piraeus).
For further information on various ferry and hydrofoil timetables, visit www.gtp.gr.
Many types of yachts and sailing vessels can be chartered or hired with or without crews. ‘Flotilla holidays’ are popular, and the Greek/Hellenic National Tourism Organisation (see Contact Addresses section) has a full list of companies running these types of holidays.
The two main railway stations in Athens are Peloponnissos (with trains to the Peloponnese)and Larissa (with trains to northern Greece, Evia and Europe).
Information and tickets are available from the Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE) in Athens (tel: (210) 529 7313 or 529 7777) or in Thessaloniki (tel: (310) 599 143).
Travelling north, there are regular daily trains from Athens to Thessaloniki, Livadia, Edessa, Florina, Seres, Drama,Paleofarsala, Larissa, Plati, Komotini and Alexandroupolis (connections from Thessaloniki and Larissa).
Travelling south, there are regular daily trains from Athens to Kiato, Xylokastra, Diakofto, Tripoli, Patras, Olympia, Argos, Megalopolis and Kalamata.
Inter Rail Cards are open to all European residents for unlimited rail travel in 2nd class in numerous European countries. Passes are valid for 16 or 22 days or 1 month.
Euro Domino Cards are open to passengers of all ages and offer rail travel in either 1st or 2nd class travel in one or more European countries. Passes are valid for 3 - 8 days and do not have to be taken consecutively.
Vergina Flexipass offers unlimited rail travel in Greece for 3, 5 or 10 days within 1 or 2 months in either first or second class, depending on the choice of ticket.
Greek Flexipass offers unlimited rail travel in Greece for 3 or 5 days within 1 month in first class.Students may be entitled to a 25 % reduction in the price of domestic rail fares. Travel is limited to certain routes and times. For more information on the above schemes, contact the Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE).
Greece has a fine quality road network on the whole, totalling approximately 116,150km (72,174 miles), mostly paved. Traffic drives on the right.
Examples of some distances from Athens: to Corinth, 85km (53 miles); to Igoumenitsa, 587km (365 miles); to Thessaloniki, 511km (318 miles); and to Delphi, 165km (103 miles).
Buses link Athens and all main towns in northern Greece, Attica and the Peloponnese. Service on the islands depends on the demand, and timetables should be checked carefully. Some islands do not allow any kind of motorised transport, in which case islanders use boats, or carts and donkeys to travel around. Fares are low. The Greek/Hellenic Railways Organisation Ltd (OSE) runs bus services to northern Greece from the Karolou Street terminus and to the Peloponnese from the Sina Street station.
Bus information: There are two long-distance bus terminals in Athens-Terminal A and Terminal B. For detailed information on long-distance buses, run by KTEL, from Athens to the provinces, enquire at Terminal A, 100 Kifissou Street, Athens (tel: (210) 512 4910) or Terminal B, 260 Liossion Street, Athens. Additional information can be obtained from KTEL offices.
Rates are per km and are very reasonable, with additional charge for fares to/from stations, ports and airports. Taxis run on a share basis, so do not be surprised if the taxi picks up other passengers for the journey.
There is an additional charge from 0100-0600, with double fare from 0200-0400.
Most car hire firms operate throughout Greece. For details, contact the Greek/Hellenic National Tourism Organisation (see Contact Addresses section). Reservations can be made either in writing or by telephoning the car hire agency direct.
Minimum age for driving is l8. Children under 10 must sit in the back seat. Seat belts must be worn at all times. There are fines for breaking traffic rules and regulations.
The maximum speed limit is 120kph (70mph) on motorways, 110kph (60mph) outside built-up areas and 50kph (31mph) in built-up areas. There are different speed limits for motorbikes. It is against the law to carry spare petrol in the vehicle. EU nationals may import a foreign-registered car, motorcycle, caravan, boat or trailer for a maximum of six months. This period can be extended to 15 months for a fee and further paperwork.
A national driving licence is adequate for EU nationals. EU nationals that are taking their own cars to Greece are advised to obtain a Green Card, to top up the insurance cover to that provided by the car owner’s domestic policy. It is no longer a requirement by law for visits of less than 3 months, but without it insurance cover is limited to the minimum legal cover in Greece. The car registration documents must be carried at all times. Nationals of non-EU countries may need an International Driving Permit and must contact ELPA (Automobile and Touring Club of Greece).
A breakdown service is available on main roads, conditions of which have improved. For details, contact ELPA, Athens Tower, Messogion 2-4, 115 27 Athens (tel: (210) 779 1615; fax: (210) 778 6642; e-mail: elpa@techlink.gr). Emergency breakdown services can be contacted toll-free-dial 104. There are good repair shops in big towns and petrol is easily obtainable.
There are numerous services around Athens and Attica. The terminal at Mauromateon Street, Areos Park, Athens has regular services to Amfiaraio, Nea Makri, Porto Rafti, Marathonas, Ramnous and Sounio. Trolley buses ILPAP) and regular buses (ETHEL) have frequent links to tourist sights and places of interest. Tickets for buses and trolley buses can be bought from the Athens Urban Transport Organisation (OASA) at various booths and kiosks situated around the city. For more information contact OASA at 15 Metsovou Street, 106 82 Athens (tel: (210) 883 6076; fax: (210) 821 2219; e-mail: oasa@oasa.gr).
Athens has a consistent underground system (ISAP) that consists of three major lines. The old line runs north–south between Athens (suburb of Kifissia) and Piraeus daily 0500-0015. There are also two new lines: Line 2 runs between Aghios Antonios and Aghios Dimitrios and line 3 runs between Monastiraki and the airport. Tickets can be bought at every Metro and ISAP station. Information on timetables and schedules are available from Athens Metro or OASA (see address details above).
A new tram system in Athens cuts through the city from Syntagma Square right through to the coast and runs a pleasurable route from Peace and Friendship Stadium all the way to the most southern point of Glyfada. Tickets can be booked at all stations and trams connect with the Metro at Neos Kosmos and Neo Faliro (website: ww.tramsa.gr).
The following chart gives approximate travel times (in hours and minutes) from Athens to other major cities/islands in Greece.
*The travel time by road to Corfu includes a sea crossing from Patras.

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• Thessaloniki to Chania , Kavala Kerkira , Kos , Heraklion , Ioannina , Larissa , Lemnos , Mykonos , Mytilini , Rhodes , Samos and Santorini .
 There are also services to the Greek Aegean Islands ( including Cyclades , Dodecanissa , North Aegean Sea and the Sporades ) .
 It is both inexpensive and easy to travel around the islands . There are ferry services on numerous routes , with sailings most frequent during the summer . The main ports are Attica , Rafina and Piraeus , although there are regular sailings to the islands from the smaller ports of Alexandroupolis , Igoumenitsa , Patras , Kavala , Kyllini , Thessaloniki and Volos .
 Tickets can be bought from the shipping lines ’ offices located around the quaysides . In major ports the larger lines have offices in the city centre . There are two classes of ticket Economy Class and First Class ) which offer varying degrees of comfort ; couchette cabins can be booked for the longer voyages or those wishing to avoid the sun . Nearly all ships have restaurant facilities . During high season it is wise to buy tickets well before hand , as inter - island travel is very popular .
 Routes from Piraeus : There are regular sailings to the following ports : Dodecanese : Astipalaia , Chalki , Karpathos , Kassos , Kalymnos , Kastelorizo , Kos , Leros , Lipsi , Nissiros , Patmos , Rhodes , Symi and Tilos . Cyclades : Aegiali and Katapola ( both on Amorgos ) , Anafi , Donoussa , Folegandros , Heraklia , Ios , Kimolos , Koufonissia , Kythnos , Paros , Milos , Mykonos , Naxos , Santorini , Schinoussa , Serifos , Sifnos , Sikinos , Siros and Tinos . Peloponnese : Kithira , Gytheion , Hermioni , Methana , Monemvassia and Porto Heli . Saronic Gulf Islands : Aegina , Hydra , Poros and Spetses . Crete : Heraklion , Kastelli , Agios Nikolaos , Chania , Rethymnon and Sitia . Samos : Karlovassi and Vathi . North Eastern Aegean Islands : Chios , Evdilos ( Ikaria ) , Limnos , Agios Kirykos ( Ikaria ) , Mitilini ( Lesvos ) and Psara . Northern Greece : Kavala and Thessaloniki .
 Confirm sailing times either with individual lines , the Greek / Hellenic National Tourist Organisation , or in Piraeus upon arrival in Greece .
 Routes from Rafina : There are local services from Rafina ( near Athens ) to : Amorgos , Andros , Agios Efstratios , Chalkida ( summer only ) , Chios , Donoussa , Kavala , Koufonissi , Karistos ( Evia ) , Kythnos , Limnos , Marmari ( Evia ) , Milos , Mykonos , Heraklia , Naxos , Schinoussa , Serifos , Sifnos , Syros , Thessaloniki and Tinos .
 Other routes : These include Agia Marina – Nea Styra ; Aedipsos – Arkitsa ; Perama – Salamis ; Rio – Antirio ; Eretria – Oropos ; Glifa – Agiokambos ; Patras – Ithaca ; Patras – Kefalonia ( Sami ) ; Patras – Corfu ; Patras – Paxi ; Preveza – Aktion ; Igoumenitsa – Corfu ; Corfu – Paxi ; Kyllini – Zante ; Kyllini – Cephalonia ( Poros ) ; Kavala – Thassos ( Prinos ) ; Kavala – Thassos ( Limenas);Keramoti – Thassos ; Alexandroupolis – Samothrace and Lavrion – Kea .
 A hydrofoil service ( also called the Flying Dolphins ) offers a speedy and efficient service from Piraeus , travelling to many of the nearby islands . Though this is somewhat more costly than travelling by ferry , journey times are cut drastically . There are also fast hydrofoil services from Agios , Gytheion , Kimi ( Evia ) , Konstandinos , Lavrion , Thessaloniki , Volos and Zea Marina ( Piraeus ) .
 For further information on various ferry and hydrofoil timetables , visit www.gtp.gr .
 Many types of yachts and sailing vessels can be chartered or hired with or without crews . ‘ Flotilla holidays ’ are popular , and the Greek / Hellenic National Tourism Organisation ( see Contact Addresses section ) has a full list of companies running these types of holidays .
 The two main railway stations in Athens are Peloponnissos ( with trains to the Peloponnese)and Larissa ( with trains to northern Greece , Evia and Europe ) .
 Information and tickets are available from the Hellenic Railways Organisation ( OSE ) in Athens ( tel : ( 210 ) 529 7313 or 529 7777 ) or in Thessaloniki ( tel : ( 310 ) 599 143 ) .
 Travelling north , there are regular daily trains from Athens to Thessaloniki , Livadia , Edessa , Florina , Seres , Drama , Paleofarsala , Larissa , Plati , Komotini and Alexandroupolis ( connections from Thessaloniki and Larissa ) .
 Travelling south , there are regular daily trains from Athens to Kiato , Xylokastra , Diakofto , Tripoli , Patras , Olympia , Argos , Megalopolis and Kalamata .
 Inter Rail Cards are open to all European residents for unlimited rail travel in 2nd class in numerous European countries . Passes are valid for 16 or 22 days or 1 month .
 Euro Domino Cards are open to passengers of all ages and offer rail travel in either 1st or 2nd class travel in one or more European countries . Passes are valid for 3 - 8 days and do not have to be taken consecutively .
 Vergina Flexipass offers unlimited rail travel in Greece for 3 , 5 or 10 days within 1 or 2 months in either first or second class , depending on the choice of ticket .
 Greek Flexipass offers unlimited rail travel in Greece for 3 or 5 days within 1 month in first class . Students may be entitled to a 25 % reduction in the price of domestic rail fares . Travel is limited to certain routes and times . For more information on the above schemes , contact the Hellenic Railways Organisation ( OSE ) .
 Greece has a fine quality road network on the whole , totalling approximately 116,150 km ( 72,174 miles ) , mostly paved . Traffic drives on the right .
 Examples of some distances from Athens : to Corinth , 85 km ( 53 miles ) ; to Igoumenitsa , 587 km ( 365 miles ) ; to Thessaloniki , 511 km ( 318 miles ) ; and to Delphi , 165 km ( 103 miles ) .
 Buses link Athens and all main towns in northern Greece , Attica and the Peloponnese . Service on the islands depends on the demand , and timetables should be checked carefully . Some islands do not allow any kind of motorised transport , in which case islanders use boats , or carts and donkeys to travel around . Fares are low . The Greek / Hellenic Railways Organisation Ltd ( OSE ) runs bus services to northern Greece from the Karolou Street terminus and to the Peloponnese from the Sina Street station .
 Bus information : There are two long - distance bus terminals in Athens - Terminal A and Terminal B. For detailed information on long - distance buses , run by KTEL , from Athens to the provinces , enquire at Terminal A , 100 Kifissou Street , Athens ( tel : ( 210 ) 512 4910 ) or Terminal B , 260 Liossion Street , Athens . Additional information can be obtained from KTEL offices .
 Rates are per km and are very reasonable , with additional charge for fares to / from stations , ports and airports . Taxis run on a share basis , so do not be surprised if the taxi picks up other passengers for the journey .
 There is an additional charge from 0100 - 0600 , with double fare from 0200 - 0400 .
 Most car hire firms operate throughout Greece . For details , contact the Greek / Hellenic National Tourism Organisation ( see Contact Addresses section ) . Reservations can be made either in writing or by telephoning the car hire agency direct .
 Minimum age for driving is l8 . Children under 10 must sit in the back seat . Seat belts must be worn at all times . There are fines for breaking traffic rules and regulations .
 The maximum speed limit is 120kph ( 70 mph ) on motorways , 110kph ( 60 mph ) outside built - up areas and 50kph ( 31 mph ) in built - up areas . There are different speed limits for motorbikes . It is against the law to carry spare petrol in the vehicle . EU nationals may import a foreign - registered car , motorcycle , caravan , boat or trailer for a maximum of six months . This period can be extended to 15 months for a fee and further paperwork .
 A national driving licence is adequate for EU nationals . EU nationals that are taking their own cars to Greece are advised to obtain a Green Card , to top up the insurance cover to that provided by the car owner ’s domestic policy . It is no longer a requirement by law for visits of less than 3 months , but without it insurance cover is limited to the minimum legal cover in Greece . The car registration documents must be carried at all times . Nationals of non - EU countries may need an International Driving Permit and must contact ELPA ( Automobile and Touring Club of Greece ) .
 A breakdown service is available on main roads , conditions of which have improved . For details , contact ELPA , Athens Tower , Messogion 2 - 4 , 115 27 Athens ( tel : ( 210 ) 779 1615 ; fax : ( 210 ) 778 6642 ; e - mail : elpa@techlink.gr ) . Emergency breakdown services can be contacted toll - free - dial 104 . There are good repair shops in big towns and petrol is easily obtainable .
 There are numerous services around Athens and Attica . The terminal at Mauromateon Street , Areos Park , Athens has regular services to Amfiaraio , Nea Makri , Porto Rafti , Marathonas , Ramnous and Sounio . Trolley buses ILPAP ) and regular buses ( ETHEL ) have frequent links to tourist sights and places of interest . Tickets for buses and trolley buses can be bought from the Athens Urban Transport Organisation ( OASA ) at various booths and kiosks situated around the city . For more information contact OASA at 15 Metsovou Street , 106 82 Athens ( tel : ( 210 ) 883 6076 ; fax : ( 210 ) 821 2219 ; e - mail : oasa@oasa.gr ) .
 Athens has a consistent underground system ( ISAP ) that consists of three major lines . The old line runs north – south between Athens ( suburb of Kifissia ) and Piraeus daily 0500 - 0015 . There are also two new lines : Line 2 runs between Aghios Antonios and Aghios Dimitrios and line 3 runs between Monastiraki and the airport . Tickets can be bought at every Metro and ISAP station . Information on timetables and schedules are available from Athens Metro or OASA ( see address details above ) .
 A new tram system in Athens cuts through the city from Syntagma Square right through to the coast and runs a pleasurable route from Peace and Friendship Stadium all the way to the most southern point of Glyfada . Tickets can be booked at all stations and trams connect with the Metro at Neos Kosmos and Neo Faliro ( website : ww.tramsa.gr ) .
 The following chart gives approximate travel times ( in hours and minutes ) from Athens to other major cities / islands in Greece .
 * The travel time by road to Corfu includes a sea crossing from Patras .


text: The use of propaganda practices is deeply embedded in the Chinese political system and is a key aspect of how the Party-state exercises power in contemporary domestic politics. In one sense this is visible in the way that the political bodies linked to the central propaganda authorities form a vast network of institutions that operate at all levels of the political system, from the elite central leadership down to the level of village and neighborhood organizations, and control all areas of public discourse. In terms of the practical exercise of power, however, we can also see that propaganda practices have remained an integral component of the Party-state’s day-to-day repertoire of governance techniques, despite changes to the context in which it implements such techniques. As the communicative and technological aspects of globalization have challenged the Party-state’s ability to control public discourse in China, the Party-state has not given up on its use of propaganda practices but has instead adapted them to ensure their continuing utility. Thus far it has been remarkably successful at achieving this objective, although the task is ongoing and requires significant attention and resources.

tokenized: The use of propaganda practices is deeply embedded in the Chinese political system and is a key aspect of how the Party - state exercises power in contemporary domestic politics . In one sense this is visible in the way that the political bodies linked to the central propaganda authorities form a vast network of institutions that operate at all levels of the political system , from the elite central leadership down to the level of village and neighborhood organizations , and control all areas of public discourse . In terms of the practical exercise of power , however , we can also see that propaganda practices have remained an integral component of the Party - state ’s day - to - day repertoire of governance techniques , despite changes to the context in which it implements such techniques . As the communicative and technological aspects of globalization have challenged the Party - state ’s ability to control public discourse in China , the Party - state has not given up on its use of propaganda practices but has instead adapted them to ensure their continuing utility . Thus far it has been remarkably successful at achieving this objective , although the task is ongoing and requires significant attention and resources .


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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight to electricity. Our Solar Power Plant Design course has been developed to meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards. The Solar PV course is designed to provide already practicing electrical installers with all the skills and knowledge required to enable them to select the most appropriate solar PV system for a building based on consultation with the client about their needs and demands, to install any of the common types of PV systems in a safe and workmanlike manner. It also provides training in the maintenance and servicing of PV systems.
The Advance Electrical Design & Engineering institute Solar PV course only use accredited centers providing certificates which are recognized by all the current type solar power plant like roof top solar power plant, land based solar PV plant, off grid solar system(Battery bank system) complete the e requirement of nation.
Successful completion of the Solar Power Plant Design course training and assessment will provide training evidence for suitably qualified individuals to include with their application for registration on a Solar power plant design Course Certification.

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Solar Photovoltaic ( PV ) systems convert sunlight to electricity . Our Solar Power Plant Design course has been developed to meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards . The Solar PV course is designed to provide already practicing electrical installers with all the skills and knowledge required to enable them to select the most appropriate solar PV system for a building based on consultation with the client about their needs and demands , to install any of the common types of PV systems in a safe and workmanlike manner . It also provides training in the maintenance and servicing of PV systems .
 The Advance Electrical Design & Engineering institute Solar PV course only use accredited centers providing certificates which are recognized by all the current type solar power plant like roof top solar power plant , land based solar PV plant , off grid solar system(Battery bank system ) complete the e requirement of nation .
 Successful completion of the Solar Power Plant Design course training and assessment will provide training evidence for suitably qualified individuals to include with their application for registration on a Solar power plant design Course Certification .


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In this interview with Matt Peterson, President of Mills Insurance Group and Snow Removal Insurance Brokerage, we’ll discuss risk management and insurance for the snow and ice management industry.
Bracing for the effects of significant snowfall is a critical responsibility of every facility manager. This doesn’t just include how to best prepare the property physically, but also monetarily. Here are six insurance lessons learned from the 2014-2015 season.

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In this interview with Matt Peterson , President of Mills Insurance Group and Snow Removal Insurance Brokerage , we ’ll discuss risk management and insurance for the snow and ice management industry .
 Bracing for the effects of significant snowfall is a critical responsibility of every facility manager . This does n’t just include how to best prepare the property physically , but also monetarily . Here are six insurance lessons learned from the 2014 - 2015 season .


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The Common Council met in a special session at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on September 19, 2018 at 7:01 P.M. Alderpersons J. Rave, M. Rave, Olson, Busse, GearingLancaster, Ross, Redbird, and Brown were present. Mayor Jay Eddy presided.
There were 4 citizens in attendance for an agenda item.
ORDINANCE 844 – an ordinance creating Section 2.06 to the Code of Ordinances to set the compensation for Mayor and City Council members as recommended by the Committee of the Whole was presented. This was the 1st reading. The City Administrator recommended language changes to include replacing “the third Tuesday in November, 2018” in paragraph 2.06 A. to “the November 6, 2018 election”. The City Administrator questioned whether or not the Council wanted to increase the Mayor’s compensation to match the proposed increase in Council compensation. Alderperson Olson recommended changing the Mayor’s compensation from $625.00 to $700.00 per month and there were no objections. The ordinance will be presented with the recommended changes at the October Common Council meeting for a 2nd reading and possible action.
All four citizens in attendance were in favor of approving the requests from Carpi’s Bar LLC to temporarily modify their premises for two events planned at their place of business. There was discussion on emergency vehicle access and whether or not the Council had the authority to approve the request. The City Administrator acknowledged that this had been done in the past and while fire and EMS vehicles do not enter alleys, there would be access to emergency staff, and a similar request was previously approved by the Council for a street event. There were no objections.
It was move by Alderperson J. Rave, seconded by Alderperson Redbird to approve the request from Carpi’s Bar LLC for premises to be temporarily modified for an event on September 22, 2018. Motion carried.
It was move by Alderperson M. Rave, seconded by Alderperson Brown to approve the request from Carpi’s Bar LLC for premises to be temporarily modified for an event on September 29, 2018. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Redbird, seconded by Alderperson Ross to adjourn. Motion carried.

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The Common Council met in a special session at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on September 19 , 2018 at 7:01 P.M. Alderpersons J. Rave , M. Rave , Olson , Busse , GearingLancaster , Ross , Redbird , and Brown were present . Mayor Jay Eddy presided .
 There were 4 citizens in attendance for an agenda item .
 ORDINANCE 844 – an ordinance creating Section 2.06 to the Code of Ordinances to set the compensation for Mayor and City Council members as recommended by the Committee of the Whole was presented . This was the 1st reading . The City Administrator recommended language changes to include replacing “ the third Tuesday in November , 2018 ” in paragraph 2.06 A. to “ the November 6 , 2018 election ” . The City Administrator questioned whether or not the Council wanted to increase the Mayor ’s compensation to match the proposed increase in Council compensation . Alderperson Olson recommended changing the Mayor ’s compensation from $ 625.00 to $ 700.00 per month and there were no objections . The ordinance will be presented with the recommended changes at the October Common Council meeting for a 2nd reading and possible action .
 All four citizens in attendance were in favor of approving the requests from Carpi ’s Bar LLC to temporarily modify their premises for two events planned at their place of business . There was discussion on emergency vehicle access and whether or not the Council had the authority to approve the request . The City Administrator acknowledged that this had been done in the past and while fire and EMS vehicles do not enter alleys , there would be access to emergency staff , and a similar request was previously approved by the Council for a street event . There were no objections .
 It was move by Alderperson J. Rave , seconded by Alderperson Redbird to approve the request from Carpi ’s Bar LLC for premises to be temporarily modified for an event on September 22 , 2018 . Motion carried .
 It was move by Alderperson M. Rave , seconded by Alderperson Brown to approve the request from Carpi ’s Bar LLC for premises to be temporarily modified for an event on September 29 , 2018 . Motion carried .
 It was moved by Alderperson Redbird , seconded by Alderperson Ross to adjourn . Motion carried .


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text: "QRorschach’s Journal: October 12th, 1985. Tonight, my face turned into a QR code. I dare you to scan it." For the second one.

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The only thing I don't like about decking the halls is the huge mess we have to work our way through first. Pine needles, boxes upon boxes of decorations, and where to put it all? Okay, so I don't put it all anywhere, we purged a lot of unloved items last year and I only put out what I have room for and we still love, but still, it's always challenging for those first couple of days. Especially since Thanksgiving fell late and then we got sick (stomach flu followed by a nasty cold chaser, yay!) I feel like all the decorating is happening at once this year. We're almost done though and our Yule tree is up, outdoor lights are lit, we still have more snowflakes to cut (all twenty-one of our windows receives the snowflake treatment), and I'm finding places for Adam's nutcracker collection and Olivia's matroska dolls and my vintage fruit cake tin collection. I still have greens to hang (and finish embellishing) and let's not even talk about sewing, crafting and baking!
I love your collect of fruit cake tins! Are you growing paper whites?
Thanks, Anet! Yes, paperwhites. Lots. I love them. I did start them late this year, but then again, they never require the 8 weeks that some books say you need. If we'd just get some sun, they'll shoot up.

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The only thing I do n't like about decking the halls is the huge mess we have to work our way through first . Pine needles , boxes upon boxes of decorations , and where to put it all ? Okay , so I do n't put it all anywhere , we purged a lot of unloved items last year and I only put out what I have room for and we still love , but still , it 's always challenging for those first couple of days . Especially since Thanksgiving fell late and then we got sick ( stomach flu followed by a nasty cold chaser , yay ! ) I feel like all the decorating is happening at once this year . We 're almost done though and our Yule tree is up , outdoor lights are lit , we still have more snowflakes to cut ( all twenty - one of our windows receives the snowflake treatment ) , and I 'm finding places for Adam 's nutcracker collection and Olivia 's matroska dolls and my vintage fruit cake tin collection . I still have greens to hang ( and finish embellishing ) and let 's not even talk about sewing , crafting and baking !
 I love your collect of fruit cake tins ! Are you growing paper whites ?
 Thanks , Anet ! Yes , paperwhites . Lots . I love them . I did start them late this year , but then again , they never require the 8 weeks that some books say you need . If we 'd just get some sun , they 'll shoot up .


text: Cat manages the qualification and brand discovery process for candidates looking to purchase an existing location from a current Winmark franchisee. Cat’s career with Winmark began in 2014 as a Field Operations Manager with Play It Again Sports. In 2016 she assumed the role of Training and New Store Development Manager where she assisted both Play It Again Sports and Style Encore franchisees. Cat’s extensive operation and training background helps in facilitating communication with all parties in the transfer process including the candidate, Winmark and the Franchisee.

tokenized: Cat manages the qualification and brand discovery process for candidates looking to purchase an existing location from a current Winmark franchisee . Cat ’s career with Winmark began in 2014 as a Field Operations Manager with Play It Again Sports . In 2016 she assumed the role of Training and New Store Development Manager where she assisted both Play It Again Sports and Style Encore franchisees . Cat ’s extensive operation and training background helps in facilitating communication with all parties in the transfer process including the candidate , Winmark and the Franchisee .


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Dipartimento di Ingegneria Industriale e dell'Informazione e di Economi, Università degli Studi dell'Aquila.
Multiconductor transmission lines have found a wide range of applications, as power lines, as high‐speed interconnects, and as on‐chip interconnects. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can be described in terms of plane waves that couple to these lines, leading to unwanted disturbance. This paper presents a delayed spectral formulation for the analysis of plane‐wave coupling to multiconductor transmission lines in both the frequency and time domains, called the DeRaG‐EMI model (short for “delay‐rational model based on Green's functions for electromagnetic interference”). The model is based on Green's functions and is described in terms of delayed differential equations in the time domain. The model is suitable for studying the EMI on multiconductor transmission lines in the case of incident fields. The coupling of a plane wave to a line is described in terms of equivalent sources that account for both the delay of the line and the delays of the incoming plane wave. The delay is explicitly extracted and incorporated into the model with hyperbolic functions. The DeRaG‐EMI model does not require any segmentation of the line. Numerical results confirm its accuracy and its improved performance compared with the previous spectral model and with the inverse fast Fourier transform technique.

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Dipartimento di Ingegneria Industriale e dell'Informazione e di Economi , Università degli Studi dell'Aquila .
 Multiconductor transmission lines have found a wide range of applications , as power lines , as high‐speed interconnects , and as on‐chip interconnects . Electromagnetic interference ( EMI ) can be described in terms of plane waves that couple to these lines , leading to unwanted disturbance . This paper presents a delayed spectral formulation for the analysis of plane‐wave coupling to multiconductor transmission lines in both the frequency and time domains , called the DeRaG‐EMI model ( short for “ delay‐rational model based on Green 's functions for electromagnetic interference ” ) . The model is based on Green 's functions and is described in terms of delayed differential equations in the time domain . The model is suitable for studying the EMI on multiconductor transmission lines in the case of incident fields . The coupling of a plane wave to a line is described in terms of equivalent sources that account for both the delay of the line and the delays of the incoming plane wave . The delay is explicitly extracted and incorporated into the model with hyperbolic functions . The DeRaG‐EMI model does not require any segmentation of the line . Numerical results confirm its accuracy and its improved performance compared with the previous spectral model and with the inverse fast Fourier transform technique .


text: This course uses the lives of the rich and famous as a template to better understand the realm of estate planning. In discussing familiar names such as Jackie Kennedy, Joan Rivers, Jimi Hendrix, James Gandolfini and Leona Helmsley, the course examines the pitfalls and best practices surrounding famous estates. Even Abraham Lincoln, it turns out, did not have a will. We may not have their fame or fortune, but we can certainly walk the red carpet when it comes to estate planning.

tokenized: This course uses the lives of the rich and famous as a template to better understand the realm of estate planning . In discussing familiar names such as Jackie Kennedy , Joan Rivers , Jimi Hendrix , James Gandolfini and Leona Helmsley , the course examines the pitfalls and best practices surrounding famous estates . Even Abraham Lincoln , it turns out , did not have a will . We may not have their fame or fortune , but we can certainly walk the red carpet when it comes to estate planning .


text: Are you planning to buy your Dream House with all modern amenities? Then this is the right time, Shapoorji Pallonji Group launching their new project. Pre-Launch Project Shapoorji Pallonji Pokhran Road Thane is an outstanding development of developer that establish in Pokhran Road Thane in Mumbai. You can book 2 BHK, 2.5 BHK, and 3 BHK Luxurious Flats for Sale in Shapoorji Thane. This can be the most feasible choice to stay with the family that is wrapped with best options proper ventilation, ample area, world-class inside comforts & Luxurious Amenities. This is the Great Opportunity to buy Your Dream House at most Desirable Location Thane in Mumbai. Buy 2 BHK Homes in Shapoorji Pallonji Thane & Live a Luxurious Life with Your Families.

tokenized: Are you planning to buy your Dream House with all modern amenities ? Then this is the right time , Shapoorji Pallonji Group launching their new project . Pre - Launch Project Shapoorji Pallonji Pokhran Road Thane is an outstanding development of developer that establish in Pokhran Road Thane in Mumbai . You can book 2 BHK , 2.5 BHK , and 3 BHK Luxurious Flats for Sale in Shapoorji Thane . This can be the most feasible choice to stay with the family that is wrapped with best options proper ventilation , ample area , world - class inside comforts & Luxurious Amenities . This is the Great Opportunity to buy Your Dream House at most Desirable Location Thane in Mumbai . Buy 2 BHK Homes in Shapoorji Pallonji Thane & Live a Luxurious Life with Your Families .


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Do you teach one to one?
Oxford University Press are presenting a 3-part series from this week (3/3/2015) specifically on the adult one-to-one teaching context. The first article relates to Business English.
Click on the link below to see OUP’s webpage for Teaching Adults.
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Do you teach one to one ?
 Oxford University Press are presenting a 3 - part series from this week ( 3/3/2015 ) specifically on the adult one - to - one teaching context . The first article relates to Business English .
 Click on the link below to see OUP ’s webpage for Teaching Adults .
 This entry was posted in Business and professional , Teaching tips , Teaching with Homelingua and tagged 1 - 1 teaching , Business and professional , Essentials , Lesson planning , Materials , Professional development , Teaching basics , Training , Websites . Bookmark the permalink .


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Duke Energy mobilizes additional personnel to join power restoration effort in N.C.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - More than 1,000 additional personnel are responding to Duke Energy's hardest-hit areas today -- restoring power to thousands in North Carolina affected by an overnight snowstorm.
A total of 3,500 personnel are working to restore power to 78,000 customers (as of 5:45 p.m. EST), down significantly from earlier today when outages peaked at 224,000. Durham and Wake counties were the hardest hit and have the greatest amount of damage.
"We've made good progress today, and the additional resources moving into the area will help our momentum," said Brett Carter, senior vice president of Duke Energy Carolinas Delivery Operations. "Customers should still be wary of downed or sagging power lines - and be careful where power crews are working."
Estimated times of restoration are posted on the Duke Energy website. Most customers should be restored by 11:45 p.m. Friday or sooner. In isolated cases of extreme damage, the company will call customers whose outages may exceed that timeframe.
Customers without power can call to receive restoration times and get an update on their specific outage by viewing the current outage map or opting in to receive a text message.
Based on the estimated time of restoration, families who have special medical needs or elderly members should consider making alternate overnight arrangements as needed.
Additional information is on the company's outage map.
When using an emergency generator in your home, it is safer to plug appliances or devices directly into the generator. Duke Energy does not recommend connecting a generator directly to a breaker panel or fuse box. If your generator has previously been connected to your panel, you MUST turn off or disconnect your main breaker to ensure the safety of our line technicians working to restore your service.
Once your power is restored, please wait a few minutes before turning your equipment back on. For a graphical explanation of power restoration, go to: http://www.duke-energy.com/pdfs/How-Duke-Energy-Restores-Power.pdf.

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Duke Energy mobilizes additional personnel to join power restoration effort in N.C.
 CHARLOTTE , N.C. - More than 1,000 additional personnel are responding to Duke Energy 's hardest - hit areas today -- restoring power to thousands in North Carolina affected by an overnight snowstorm .
 A total of 3,500 personnel are working to restore power to 78,000 customers ( as of 5:45 p.m. EST ) , down significantly from earlier today when outages peaked at 224,000 . Durham and Wake counties were the hardest hit and have the greatest amount of damage .
 " We 've made good progress today , and the additional resources moving into the area will help our momentum , " said Brett Carter , senior vice president of Duke Energy Carolinas Delivery Operations . " Customers should still be wary of downed or sagging power lines - and be careful where power crews are working . "
 Estimated times of restoration are posted on the Duke Energy website . Most customers should be restored by 11:45 p.m. Friday or sooner . In isolated cases of extreme damage , the company will call customers whose outages may exceed that timeframe .
 Customers without power can call to receive restoration times and get an update on their specific outage by viewing the current outage map or opting in to receive a text message .
 Based on the estimated time of restoration , families who have special medical needs or elderly members should consider making alternate overnight arrangements as needed .
 Additional information is on the company 's outage map .
 When using an emergency generator in your home , it is safer to plug appliances or devices directly into the generator . Duke Energy does not recommend connecting a generator directly to a breaker panel or fuse box . If your generator has previously been connected to your panel , you MUST turn off or disconnect your main breaker to ensure the safety of our line technicians working to restore your service .
 Once your power is restored , please wait a few minutes before turning your equipment back on . For a graphical explanation of power restoration , go to : http://www.duke-energy.com/pdfs/How-Duke-Energy-Restores-Power.pdf .


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S&S tires in Surprise AZ is your headquarters for all your Tires & Auto maintenance needs.
With high quality brand names like BF-Goodrich, Michelin, Pirelli and Yokohama, S&S Tire can keep your vehicle rolling whether you take it on long road trips or off road in the Arizona desert. By offering you a total of three locations across the valley, they make sure that you have access to professional, quality tire and car care no matter where you happen to be at the moment. They have worked hard to ensure that the experience at S&S Tire in Surprise, AZ is unrivaled in customer service and excellence in repair. In 2012 and 2015, S&S Tire were BBB Business Ethics Award finalists.
Join S&S Tire and Auto Service Center as a valued member of their team. They offer competitive salary, benefits, and S&S is an equal opportunity employer.
If you're interested in working at any one of their three locations, call 623-979-5001.

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S&S tires in Surprise AZ is your headquarters for all your Tires & Auto maintenance needs .
 With high quality brand names like BF - Goodrich , Michelin , Pirelli and Yokohama , S&S Tire can keep your vehicle rolling whether you take it on long road trips or off road in the Arizona desert . By offering you a total of three locations across the valley , they make sure that you have access to professional , quality tire and car care no matter where you happen to be at the moment . They have worked hard to ensure that the experience at S&S Tire in Surprise , AZ is unrivaled in customer service and excellence in repair . In 2012 and 2015 , S&S Tire were BBB Business Ethics Award finalists .
 Join S&S Tire and Auto Service Center as a valued member of their team . They offer competitive salary , benefits , and S&S is an equal opportunity employer .
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LOAD WEIGHT - 4,000 lbs. LOAD SIZE - Maximum 56"W x 56"L x 80H. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - 120V/1/60 15A. MACHINE DIMENSIONS - 51W x 106½L x 93H Machine height can exceed by up to 8 when carriage in upmost position. TURNTABLE: - 52" X 52" X 3/8" formed steel octagonal table- (4) 6" x 3 phenolic support casters c/w side thrust bearings 2,000 lbs.
CONTROLS: - Allen Bradley Micrologix 1000 PLC- 24V control system- Current overload protection- NEMA 4/12 control cabinet mounted on tower- Autoheight sensing photoeye with on/off switch- Power indicator light- Start/stop push button- Large emergency stop (push pull type)- Manual carriage up/down switch- Variable table speed (12 RPM)- Up/down carriage speed- Separate top and bottom wrap selectors (1-3)- Reinforced wrap/manual rotation control- Positive turntable alignment. Wulftec (WHP-150) Stretch Wrap Machine with Turntable.
Machine is 15 year old used pallet wrapper in great working condition. The plastic casing that sits on top of the Film Carriage drive is cracked and has a piece broken off on the left side, as you can see in the pictures. The only reason we are moving on from the machine is due to the need for increased wrap height.
The item "Wulftec (WHP-150) Stretch Wrap Machine with Turntable" is in sale since Tuesday, February 5, 2019. This item is in the category "Business & Industrial\Material Handling\Packing & Shipping\Filling & Sealing Machines\Strapping Machines". The seller is "michaegoin78" and is located in Texarkana, Arkansas. This item can't be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

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LOAD WEIGHT - 4,000 lbs . LOAD SIZE - Maximum 56"W x 56"L x 80H. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - 120V/1/60 15A. MACHINE DIMENSIONS - 51W x 106½L x 93H Machine height can exceed by up to 8 when carriage in upmost position . TURNTABLE : - 52 " X 52 " X 3/8 " formed steel octagonal table- ( 4 ) 6 " x 3 phenolic support casters c / w side thrust bearings 2,000 lbs .
 CONTROLS : - Allen Bradley Micrologix 1000 PLC- 24V control system- Current overload protection- NEMA 4/12 control cabinet mounted on tower- Autoheight sensing photoeye with on / off switch- Power indicator light- Start / stop push button- Large emergency stop ( push pull type)- Manual carriage up / down switch- Variable table speed ( 12 RPM)- Up / down carriage speed- Separate top and bottom wrap selectors ( 1 - 3)- Reinforced wrap / manual rotation control- Positive turntable alignment . Wulftec ( WHP-150 ) Stretch Wrap Machine with Turntable .
 Machine is 15 year old used pallet wrapper in great working condition . The plastic casing that sits on top of the Film Carriage drive is cracked and has a piece broken off on the left side , as you can see in the pictures . The only reason we are moving on from the machine is due to the need for increased wrap height .
 The item " Wulftec ( WHP-150 ) Stretch Wrap Machine with Turntable " is in sale since Tuesday , February 5 , 2019 . This item is in the category " Business & Industrial\Material Handling\Packing & Shipping\Filling & Sealing Machines\Strapping Machines " . The seller is " michaegoin78 " and is located in Texarkana , Arkansas . This item ca n't be shipped , the buyer must pick up the item .


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It was announced today that Diamond Select Toys will be acquiring Gentle Giant Ltd.. A move that will certainly bolster DST on the statue market front. See the press release below: Both Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd. have long been known for delivering high-quality busts, statues and action figures to collectors worldwide. Now, fans can get the best of both worlds, as DST finalizes the purchase of select assets of Gentle Giant, taking over manufacturing and distribution of many of the company’s key lines. Beginning February 1, Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles, LLC, will assume operations for all of Gentle Giant’s existing licenses, and release previously developed and newly created busts, statues and scaled-up vintage action figures. Any in-progress and future products will be offered to retailers through the Previews catalog, published by DST’s sister company Diamond Comic Distributors. Gentle Giant’s collector club, the Premier Guild, will continue to operate, with exclusive items for members and reserved access to certain products. DST has pledged to fulfill any outstanding exclusives and rewards to current members, and to expand on the club’s scope going forward. “This is a great moment for DST,” said Diamond Comic Distributors owner Steve Geppi. “The unification of many of Gentle Giant’s licenses and built-in fan base with DST’s sales and distribution channels is a recipe for success. Two wonderful companies uniting talents to produce the best of the best. I am confident the final product will be well received by both companies’ wonderful supporters and customers.” "It is a great honor for Gentle Giant to continue our strong creative relationship with Diamond,” said Karl Meyer, VP of Entertainment at 3D Systems. “With great pleasure, I am personally thrilled to have DST uphold the Gentle Giant Ltd brand and work with our artists in bringing entertainment magic from the screen to the collectors’ hands." “I have been a longtime fan of Gentle Giant’s products, and I am excited to continue their legacy,” said DST president Chuck Terceira. “Once we’re up and running, we plan to deliver seamless service of existing product lines, so expect to see the same level of quality, with the added bonus of DST’s broad distribution.” In addition to resin busts and statues, DST produces Gallery PVC Dioramas, Select action figures, Minimates mini-figures, Vinimates vinyl figures, D-Formz PVC figures, prop replicas and vinyl banks. Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles, LLC, was formed in 1999 by sister company Diamond Comic Distributors as a source of collectibles for all ages, developed primarily for the collector’s market. It has enjoyed relationships with a number of content producers, including Lucasfilm, Disney, Marvel, Warner Bros., Sony, CBS, Legendary, PopCap, EA and many more. Here is a FAQ list that DST has released as well: What will change when DST takes over Giant Gentle? Very little. Most products already developed will move forward, and new products will be developed to follow them. Many of the existing designers, sculptors, painters and factories will continue to be involved. You can expect to see some new artists that DST has worked with in the past start to work on traditional Gentle Giant Ltd. products. Convention attendance will remain largely the same, and the Premier Guild will continue to operate as it did. Will Gentle Giant be changing its name? Gentle Giant Studios are not involved in this acquisition and will continue to operate, performing sculpting services for a variety of clients, including DST. The Gentle Giant Ltd. brand will be joining the DST family. Will DST take over Gentle Giant’s licenses? Including Star Wars? Yes, DST will take over the majority of the Gentle Giant Ltd licenses and will continue the existing lines that Gentle Giant has started, releasing already-developed items and developing new items. Each license will be reviewed and discussed, and we will update you as soon as possible on their status. What should fans of Gentle Giant look forward to? A continuation of everything that they know and love about the company, with the addition of some new product categories, an injection of new artistic talent, and more ways to get the products they care about.
New Star Wars Exclusives Coming to Celebration 2019!Gentle Giant Ltd. Is traveling to Chicago, IL this month to attend Star Wars Celebration April 11-15, and they’re bringing two popular Clone Wars characters – Hera Syndulla and Darth Maul – as this year’s exclusive offerings! The captain and heart of the Ghost crew, Hera Syndulla was a gifted pilot and leader. While Hera was a strong commander – and especially adept at dogfighting with TIE fighters – she was also warm and nurturing. The Twi’lek could bring out the best in her team, which consisted of very different personalities, making them believe in themselves, each other, and their struggle against the Empire. Hera will be made available as a 1:6 scale resin bust, for a price of $120.00. A deadly, agile Sith Lord trained by the evil Darth Sidious, Darth Maul was a formidable warrior and scheming mastermind. He wielded an intimidating double-bladed lightsaber and fought with a menacing ferocity. Though he fell in battle against Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Zabrak from Dathomir would prove to be much harder to destroy than originally believed. Darth Maul will be depicted with his Force-constructed spider legs in a 1:8 scale Collector’s Gallery statue, available for $200.00. Star Wars Premier Guild members will be able to pre-order the busts beginning March 25. All others can come by the Diamond Select Toys/Gentle Giant Ltd. booth between April 11 and 15th! See you in Chicago!
https://jediinsider.com/8-20210 DARTH VADER ESB COLLECTOR'S GALLERY STATUE $159.99 Expected release date is Q3, of 2019 Something emerges from the fog… something that should not be here. A sinister shape forms and you cannot believe your eyes! Master Yoda told you not to take any weapons with you into the cave. He warned you that inside you would find “only what you take with you.” You are young and impulsive and you have not completed your training, so you charge in regardless and now, standing before you, is a figure that shouldn’t be here, the menacing shadow of the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader!! Can it be? No…this apparition is something darker still… this is the pure dark side of the Force! Moreover, It is coming right at you! Sculpted by Gentle Giant's master artisans, this new Collector’s Gallery statue recreates the scene from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back where Lord Vader suddenly appears before Luke Skywalker in the boggy Dark Side cave of Dagobah and silently challenges him to their first confrontation. Vader, surrounded by the denizens of the swamp, ignites his fearsome red lightsaber and advances on our young hero! Each limited edition, hand-painted 1:8th scale Collector Gallery Statue is cast in high quality polyresin with crisp details. This statue also comes individually numbered with a matching Certificate of Authenticity. This Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Darth Vader Collectors Gallery statue continues our popular line of 1:8 scaled releases of a figure on a detailed, themed base and celebrates the last 40+ years of the Star Wars saga. LIMITED EDITION OF ONLY 750 PIECES!
Gentle Giant has two new statues coming based on the new Star Trek: Discovery TV series. Michael Burnham in Starfleet Long-haul Space SuitStar Trek: Discovery Collector’s Gallery Statue - $185 Commander Michael Burnham was born in 2226 to human parents that were killed by Klingons. She was raised by the Vulcan ambassador, Sarek, and his human wife on Vulcan, where she studied at the Vulcan Science Academy. All her life, she felt the pressure to prove herself to her father and to be more Vulcan, however her mother often counseled her to not lose touch with her humanity. Burnham joined Starfleet and served aboard the U.S.S. Shenzhou under Captain Philippa Georgiou as her First Officer. The captain became Burnham’s mentor, surrogate mother and dear friend. The Shenzhou encountered a strange object in space that their sensors could not scan. Burnham was determined to find out the object’s origin, so she devices a plan, dawns a Starfleet long-haul space suit and goes out into deep space to lay eyes on whatever it was that destroyed their probe. What she finds in the darkness of deep space catches her completely off guard and changes the course of her life. Gentle Giant’s artists worked directly with production to obtain original concept models, reference photos and authentic production files to accurately match and recreate the costume worn by actor Sonequa Martin-Green for our first Star Trek: Discovery Collector’s Gallery 1:8th scale statue. The detail in this piece has to be seen to be believed and looks stunning from every angle. Every detail of the costume has been captured from the insignia shaped mesh, to the clear visor, to the jets, vents and scribe-lines of the suit. You can display her alone or have her facing off against our in-scale Klingon Torchbearer statue (also available for pre-order). This limited edition statue of First Officer Michael Burnam in her Starfleet long-haul space suit is hand-cast, hand-painted and hand-numbered with a limited edition Certificate of Authenticity. Klingon Torchbearer Star Trek: Discovery Collector’s Gallery Statue - $195 The TORCHBEARER is a Klingon ceremonial position, whose role is to activate the Beacon of Kahless to summon the 24 Great Houses foretold in the great Klingon prophecy. The Torchbearer must be a fierce warrior and be of noble birth. Rejac was the Klingon Torchbearer that faced off against Starfleet First Officer Michael Burnham of the USS Shenzhou in the pilot episode of Star Trek: Discovery. Gentle Giant’s artists worked directly with production to obtain original concept models, reference photos and authentic production files to accurately match and recreate the costume worn by the Torchbearer for our second Star Trek: Discovery Collector’s Gallery 1:8th scale statue. The team at Gentle Giant Studios have a personal connection with this character as we helped 3-D print and prototype the costume used in production. The detail in this piece has to be seen to be believed and looks stunning from every angle. Every detail of the costume, designed by Neville Page and Glen Hetrick, has been captured from the intricate armor plating, to the Klingon insignia to his Klingon bat’leth. You can display the Klingon Torchbearer statue alone or have him facing off against our in-scale First Officer Michael Burnham statue (also available for pre-order). This limited edition statue of the Star Trek: Discovery Klingon Torchbearer is hand-cast, hand-painted and hand-numbered with a limited edition Certificate of Authenticity. Look for these to be released in Q2 of 2019. Check out images for both statues below.

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 It was announced today that Diamond Select Toys will be acquiring Gentle Giant Ltd .. A move that will certainly bolster DST on the statue market front . See the press release below : Both Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd. have long been known for delivering high - quality busts , statues and action figures to collectors worldwide . Now , fans can get the best of both worlds , as DST finalizes the purchase of select assets of Gentle Giant , taking over manufacturing and distribution of many of the company ’s key lines . Beginning February 1 , Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles , LLC , will assume operations for all of Gentle Giant ’s existing licenses , and release previously developed and newly created busts , statues and scaled - up vintage action figures . Any in - progress and future products will be offered to retailers through the Previews catalog , published by DST ’s sister company Diamond Comic Distributors . Gentle Giant ’s collector club , the Premier Guild , will continue to operate , with exclusive items for members and reserved access to certain products . DST has pledged to fulfill any outstanding exclusives and rewards to current members , and to expand on the club ’s scope going forward . “ This is a great moment for DST , ” said Diamond Comic Distributors owner Steve Geppi . “ The unification of many of Gentle Giant ’s licenses and built - in fan base with DST ’s sales and distribution channels is a recipe for success . Two wonderful companies uniting talents to produce the best of the best . I am confident the final product will be well received by both companies ’ wonderful supporters and customers . ” " It is a great honor for Gentle Giant to continue our strong creative relationship with Diamond , ” said Karl Meyer , VP of Entertainment at 3D Systems . “ With great pleasure , I am personally thrilled to have DST uphold the Gentle Giant Ltd brand and work with our artists in bringing entertainment magic from the screen to the collectors ’ hands . " “ I have been a longtime fan of Gentle Giant ’s products , and I am excited to continue their legacy , ” said DST president Chuck Terceira . “ Once we ’re up and running , we plan to deliver seamless service of existing product lines , so expect to see the same level of quality , with the added bonus of DST ’s broad distribution . ” In addition to resin busts and statues , DST produces Gallery PVC Dioramas , Select action figures , Minimates mini - figures , Vinimates vinyl figures , D - Formz PVC figures , prop replicas and vinyl banks . Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles , LLC , was formed in 1999 by sister company Diamond Comic Distributors as a source of collectibles for all ages , developed primarily for the collector ’s market . It has enjoyed relationships with a number of content producers , including Lucasfilm , Disney , Marvel , Warner Bros. , Sony , CBS , Legendary , PopCap , EA and many more . Here is a FAQ list that DST has released as well : What will change when DST takes over Giant Gentle ? Very little . Most products already developed will move forward , and new products will be developed to follow them . Many of the existing designers , sculptors , painters and factories will continue to be involved . You can expect to see some new artists that DST has worked with in the past start to work on traditional Gentle Giant Ltd. products . Convention attendance will remain largely the same , and the Premier Guild will continue to operate as it did . Will Gentle Giant be changing its name ? Gentle Giant Studios are not involved in this acquisition and will continue to operate , performing sculpting services for a variety of clients , including DST . The Gentle Giant Ltd. brand will be joining the DST family . Will DST take over Gentle Giant ’s licenses ? Including Star Wars ? Yes , DST will take over the majority of the Gentle Giant Ltd licenses and will continue the existing lines that Gentle Giant has started , releasing already - developed items and developing new items . Each license will be reviewed and discussed , and we will update you as soon as possible on their status . What should fans of Gentle Giant look forward to ? A continuation of everything that they know and love about the company , with the addition of some new product categories , an injection of new artistic talent , and more ways to get the products they care about .
 New Star Wars Exclusives Coming to Celebration 2019!Gentle Giant Ltd. Is traveling to Chicago , IL this month to attend Star Wars Celebration April 11 - 15 , and they ’re bringing two popular Clone Wars characters – Hera Syndulla and Darth Maul – as this year ’s exclusive offerings ! The captain and heart of the Ghost crew , Hera Syndulla was a gifted pilot and leader . While Hera was a strong commander – and especially adept at dogfighting with TIE fighters – she was also warm and nurturing . The Twi’lek could bring out the best in her team , which consisted of very different personalities , making them believe in themselves , each other , and their struggle against the Empire . Hera will be made available as a 1:6 scale resin bust , for a price of $ 120.00 . A deadly , agile Sith Lord trained by the evil Darth Sidious , Darth Maul was a formidable warrior and scheming mastermind . He wielded an intimidating double - bladed lightsaber and fought with a menacing ferocity . Though he fell in battle against Obi - Wan Kenobi , the Zabrak from Dathomir would prove to be much harder to destroy than originally believed . Darth Maul will be depicted with his Force - constructed spider legs in a 1:8 scale Collector ’s Gallery statue , available for $ 200.00 . Star Wars Premier Guild members will be able to pre - order the busts beginning March 25 . All others can come by the Diamond Select Toys / Gentle Giant Ltd. booth between April 11 and 15th ! See you in Chicago !
 https://jediinsider.com/8-20210 DARTH VADER ESB COLLECTOR 'S GALLERY STATUE $ 159.99 Expected release date is Q3 , of 2019 Something emerges from the fog … something that should not be here . A sinister shape forms and you can not believe your eyes ! Master Yoda told you not to take any weapons with you into the cave . He warned you that inside you would find “ only what you take with you . ” You are young and impulsive and you have not completed your training , so you charge in regardless and now , standing before you , is a figure that should n’t be here , the menacing shadow of the Dark Lord of the Sith , Darth Vader ! ! Can it be ? No … this apparition is something darker still … this is the pure dark side of the Force ! Moreover , It is coming right at you ! Sculpted by Gentle Giant 's master artisans , this new Collector ’s Gallery statue recreates the scene from Star Wars : The Empire Strikes Back where Lord Vader suddenly appears before Luke Skywalker in the boggy Dark Side cave of Dagobah and silently challenges him to their first confrontation . Vader , surrounded by the denizens of the swamp , ignites his fearsome red lightsaber and advances on our young hero ! Each limited edition , hand - painted 1:8th scale Collector Gallery Statue is cast in high quality polyresin with crisp details . This statue also comes individually numbered with a matching Certificate of Authenticity . This Star Wars : The Empire Strikes Back Darth Vader Collectors Gallery statue continues our popular line of 1:8 scaled releases of a figure on a detailed , themed base and celebrates the last 40 + years of the Star Wars saga . LIMITED EDITION OF ONLY 750 PIECES !
 Gentle Giant has two new statues coming based on the new Star Trek : Discovery TV series . Michael Burnham in Starfleet Long - haul Space SuitStar Trek : Discovery Collector ’s Gallery Statue - $ 185 Commander Michael Burnham was born in 2226 to human parents that were killed by Klingons . She was raised by the Vulcan ambassador , Sarek , and his human wife on Vulcan , where she studied at the Vulcan Science Academy . All her life , she felt the pressure to prove herself to her father and to be more Vulcan , however her mother often counseled her to not lose touch with her humanity . Burnham joined Starfleet and served aboard the U.S.S. Shenzhou under Captain Philippa Georgiou as her First Officer . The captain became Burnham ’s mentor , surrogate mother and dear friend . The Shenzhou encountered a strange object in space that their sensors could not scan . Burnham was determined to find out the object ’s origin , so she devices a plan , dawns a Starfleet long - haul space suit and goes out into deep space to lay eyes on whatever it was that destroyed their probe . What she finds in the darkness of deep space catches her completely off guard and changes the course of her life . Gentle Giant ’s artists worked directly with production to obtain original concept models , reference photos and authentic production files to accurately match and recreate the costume worn by actor Sonequa Martin - Green for our first Star Trek : Discovery Collector ’s Gallery 1:8th scale statue . The detail in this piece has to be seen to be believed and looks stunning from every angle . Every detail of the costume has been captured from the insignia shaped mesh , to the clear visor , to the jets , vents and scribe - lines of the suit . You can display her alone or have her facing off against our in - scale Klingon Torchbearer statue ( also available for pre - order ) . This limited edition statue of First Officer Michael Burnam in her Starfleet long - haul space suit is hand - cast , hand - painted and hand - numbered with a limited edition Certificate of Authenticity . Klingon Torchbearer Star Trek : Discovery Collector ’s Gallery Statue - $ 195 The TORCHBEARER is a Klingon ceremonial position , whose role is to activate the Beacon of Kahless to summon the 24 Great Houses foretold in the great Klingon prophecy . The Torchbearer must be a fierce warrior and be of noble birth . Rejac was the Klingon Torchbearer that faced off against Starfleet First Officer Michael Burnham of the USS Shenzhou in the pilot episode of Star Trek : Discovery . Gentle Giant ’s artists worked directly with production to obtain original concept models , reference photos and authentic production files to accurately match and recreate the costume worn by the Torchbearer for our second Star Trek : Discovery Collector ’s Gallery 1:8th scale statue . The team at Gentle Giant Studios have a personal connection with this character as we helped 3 - D print and prototype the costume used in production . The detail in this piece has to be seen to be believed and looks stunning from every angle . Every detail of the costume , designed by Neville Page and Glen Hetrick , has been captured from the intricate armor plating , to the Klingon insignia to his Klingon bat’leth . You can display the Klingon Torchbearer statue alone or have him facing off against our in - scale First Officer Michael Burnham statue ( also available for pre - order ) . This limited edition statue of the Star Trek : Discovery Klingon Torchbearer is hand - cast , hand - painted and hand - numbered with a limited edition Certificate of Authenticity . Look for these to be released in Q2 of 2019 . Check out images for both statues below .


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French President Emmanuel Macron has quickly followed through on his campaign promise to pursue economic reforms. But critics call him authoritarian and the “president of the rich.” In an email interview, George Ross discusses Macron’s reform plans, his chances for success and the implications for EU politics.
On March 12, thousands of farmers in the Indian state of Maharashtra marched 112 miles to the state capital, Mumbai, demanding government action to address concerns ranging from land transfers to loans. In an email interview, Surupa Gupta discusses the farmers’ demands and the obstacles in their way.
Amid rising populist sentiment in the European Union, the system of “posted workers” has come under fire as member states seek to protect their workers from being undercut. In an email interview, Matthias Busse explains what is at the heart of the posted workers debate and what the EU is now doing to resolve it.
Can Duterte Deliver on His Promise for Better Labor Conditions in the Philippines?
Will Labor Reforms in the UAE Improve Life For Migrant Domestic Workers?

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French President Emmanuel Macron has quickly followed through on his campaign promise to pursue economic reforms . But critics call him authoritarian and the “ president of the rich . ” In an email interview , George Ross discusses Macron ’s reform plans , his chances for success and the implications for EU politics .
 On March 12 , thousands of farmers in the Indian state of Maharashtra marched 112 miles to the state capital , Mumbai , demanding government action to address concerns ranging from land transfers to loans . In an email interview , Surupa Gupta discusses the farmers ’ demands and the obstacles in their way .
 Amid rising populist sentiment in the European Union , the system of “ posted workers ” has come under fire as member states seek to protect their workers from being undercut . In an email interview , Matthias Busse explains what is at the heart of the posted workers debate and what the EU is now doing to resolve it .
 Can Duterte Deliver on His Promise for Better Labor Conditions in the Philippines ?
 Will Labor Reforms in the UAE Improve Life For Migrant Domestic Workers ?


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Two months are about the limit in Thailand before you have to start extending visas and that sort of thing so when our time was up we decided Vietnam would be a good place to head for. We both know Vietnam pretty well but there were a few areas that neither of us had visited so the trip we designed was a mishmash of destinations we liked and wanted to re-visit and others that we had not seen on previous visits.
Our flight from Bangkok took us to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), commonly known as Saigon. A place we had both been to before on several occasions, we still felt we didn’t know it that well and so decided to spend a few days exploring the city and sampling the nightlife. The cheap/backpackers area is in District 1. A well-located area and like any good backpacker centre, it caters to all your needs; namely cheap accommodation, good food and cold, inexpensive beer. As Kirsty has already posted a blog about beverages in Vietnam I will not dwell on the matter but I must point out at this early stage in my blog that not only is the beer in Vietnam very cold and inexpensive, it is in fact stupidly inexpensive and in some areas, including District 1 it is very easy to get ‘merry’ on $1 and at the ‘staggering home, where the hell am I?’ stage for less than $5. So whatever niggles come your way in Vietnam, most of them can easily be forgotten after a couple of cold ones at sundown.
We stayed in HCMC for three days and had great weather for all of it. We took in all the usual sites such as Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum and we also had enough time to visit the city’s Chinatown. Known locally as Cholon, this was an interesting excursion that took us to a very different part of the city and was well worth the effort of working out the city’s bus system (which actually ended up not being complicated at all).
After a fun New Years Eve in District 1 with an American friend from China whom we met in Mongolia (see comments above on the price of beer to work out how that went), we left HCMC and flew up the coast to the seaside resort of Quy Nhon.
More popular with Vietnamese than overseas tourists, there wasn’t a great deal to do in Quy Nhon but none the less we had still had the great weather and it was a good place to visit for a few days. We spent our time cycling around the town and drinking strong Vietnamese iced coffee, better known as Cafe Sua, which Kirsty has talked about in her blog. Continuing up the coast, this time by bus we stopped off for the night at Quang Ngai. In itself, a small dusty town with nothing to offer but nearby is a place called Son My, which for those that are either old enough to remember or have an interest in the Vietnam War will know it as the site of the 1968 My Lai Massacre. It was a sombre place to visit even if somewhat kitsch in places (the Vietnamese are good at kitsch) and by the time we arrived the weather had become overcast and miserable which was somewhat appropriate given where we were.
After a sleepless night in a small hotel opposite the bus station, we headed further north to the delightful colonial port town of Hoi An. Both of us had visited Hoi An on more than one occasion and were looking forward to a lazy few days wandering through the back streets of the town and cycling out to the beach and further afield but unfortunately the overcast and miserable weather that we had at Son My decided to follow us up the coast and remained with us for the rest of the week. Hoi An in the cold and the rain is certainly not as enjoyable as Hoi An in the heat and sunshine but we still managed to enjoy ourselves, eating well and of course drinking plenty of coffee in the morning and beer in the evening plus wandering through the streets when there was a break in the weather, which we did get now and then.
Hoi An was as far north as we were heading on this trip and we headed back down to HCMC via the Central Highlands, an area of Vietnam that neither of us had visited before. Our first stop was a town called Kom Tum. The journey inland was uneventful and after walking across a road that had not yet set (have you ever tried getting tar off the bottom of your shoes??) we found a decent enough hotel and went out to explore. The first thing we noticed was the lack of hassle and the second was that we were paying the same price as the locals. Both a byproduct of a lack of tourists and a welcome respite after touristy Hoi An. Furthermore, the weather improved almost the minute we arrived and as we were now in coffee growing territory the coffee we were drinking was the best we had drunk so far so all in all things were going well.
The following day we hired a guide and a couple of motorbikes and headed out to see the surrounding countryside. The area around Kom Tum is hill tribe country and although you don’t really see many tribal people around (they are all out working I guess?), you do see plenty of nice scenery, lots of coffee and rubber plantations and most interestedly their graveyards. The main tribe in the area are the Bahnar and they are animists so the graves were very similar to those that we saw in Sulawesi (Indonesia) even to the extent that a white buffalo is worth a small fortune and the dead are buried with everything they might need in the next world, including microwaves and bicycles (you never know?).
So we enjoyed our stay in Kom Tum and after an overnight in Buon Ma Thuot (pronounced ‘boon me tote’), a town synonymous with Vietnam War and the Ho Chi Minh Trail and now famous for its coffee plantations, we spent our last few days in the Central Highlands in the hill station of Dalat. This was a good place to while away a couple of days and we took in the sights, rested up a bit and strolled around the lake which dominates the town.
A further six hours on a bus brought us back to where we started in HCMC and after catching up with some friends we knew from our time at Bales, a bit of pampering (I had my first manicure and pedicure!) and of course several dollars worth of cold beer we left Vietnam for Singapore and a few days with my oldest friend, Howard and his family prior to the ‘calm’ and ‘serenity’ that is India (not!).
Liquid Refreshment in Vietnam – What’s Your Poison?

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Two months are about the limit in Thailand before you have to start extending visas and that sort of thing so when our time was up we decided Vietnam would be a good place to head for . We both know Vietnam pretty well but there were a few areas that neither of us had visited so the trip we designed was a mishmash of destinations we liked and wanted to re - visit and others that we had not seen on previous visits .
 Our flight from Bangkok took us to Ho Chi Minh City ( HCMC ) , commonly known as Saigon . A place we had both been to before on several occasions , we still felt we did n’t know it that well and so decided to spend a few days exploring the city and sampling the nightlife . The cheap / backpackers area is in District 1 . A well - located area and like any good backpacker centre , it caters to all your needs ; namely cheap accommodation , good food and cold , inexpensive beer . As Kirsty has already posted a blog about beverages in Vietnam I will not dwell on the matter but I must point out at this early stage in my blog that not only is the beer in Vietnam very cold and inexpensive , it is in fact stupidly inexpensive and in some areas , including District 1 it is very easy to get ‘ merry ’ on $ 1 and at the ‘ staggering home , where the hell am I ? ’ stage for less than $ 5 . So whatever niggles come your way in Vietnam , most of them can easily be forgotten after a couple of cold ones at sundown .
 We stayed in HCMC for three days and had great weather for all of it . We took in all the usual sites such as Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum and we also had enough time to visit the city ’s Chinatown . Known locally as Cholon , this was an interesting excursion that took us to a very different part of the city and was well worth the effort of working out the city ’s bus system ( which actually ended up not being complicated at all ) .
 After a fun New Years Eve in District 1 with an American friend from China whom we met in Mongolia ( see comments above on the price of beer to work out how that went ) , we left HCMC and flew up the coast to the seaside resort of Quy Nhon .
 More popular with Vietnamese than overseas tourists , there was n’t a great deal to do in Quy Nhon but none the less we had still had the great weather and it was a good place to visit for a few days . We spent our time cycling around the town and drinking strong Vietnamese iced coffee , better known as Cafe Sua , which Kirsty has talked about in her blog . Continuing up the coast , this time by bus we stopped off for the night at Quang Ngai . In itself , a small dusty town with nothing to offer but nearby is a place called Son My , which for those that are either old enough to remember or have an interest in the Vietnam War will know it as the site of the 1968 My Lai Massacre . It was a sombre place to visit even if somewhat kitsch in places ( the Vietnamese are good at kitsch ) and by the time we arrived the weather had become overcast and miserable which was somewhat appropriate given where we were .
 After a sleepless night in a small hotel opposite the bus station , we headed further north to the delightful colonial port town of Hoi An . Both of us had visited Hoi An on more than one occasion and were looking forward to a lazy few days wandering through the back streets of the town and cycling out to the beach and further afield but unfortunately the overcast and miserable weather that we had at Son My decided to follow us up the coast and remained with us for the rest of the week . Hoi An in the cold and the rain is certainly not as enjoyable as Hoi An in the heat and sunshine but we still managed to enjoy ourselves , eating well and of course drinking plenty of coffee in the morning and beer in the evening plus wandering through the streets when there was a break in the weather , which we did get now and then .
 Hoi An was as far north as we were heading on this trip and we headed back down to HCMC via the Central Highlands , an area of Vietnam that neither of us had visited before . Our first stop was a town called Kom Tum . The journey inland was uneventful and after walking across a road that had not yet set ( have you ever tried getting tar off the bottom of your shoes ? ? ) we found a decent enough hotel and went out to explore . The first thing we noticed was the lack of hassle and the second was that we were paying the same price as the locals . Both a byproduct of a lack of tourists and a welcome respite after touristy Hoi An . Furthermore , the weather improved almost the minute we arrived and as we were now in coffee growing territory the coffee we were drinking was the best we had drunk so far so all in all things were going well .
 The following day we hired a guide and a couple of motorbikes and headed out to see the surrounding countryside . The area around Kom Tum is hill tribe country and although you do n’t really see many tribal people around ( they are all out working I guess ? ) , you do see plenty of nice scenery , lots of coffee and rubber plantations and most interestedly their graveyards . The main tribe in the area are the Bahnar and they are animists so the graves were very similar to those that we saw in Sulawesi ( Indonesia ) even to the extent that a white buffalo is worth a small fortune and the dead are buried with everything they might need in the next world , including microwaves and bicycles ( you never know ? ) .
 So we enjoyed our stay in Kom Tum and after an overnight in Buon Ma Thuot ( pronounced ‘ boon me tote ’ ) , a town synonymous with Vietnam War and the Ho Chi Minh Trail and now famous for its coffee plantations , we spent our last few days in the Central Highlands in the hill station of Dalat . This was a good place to while away a couple of days and we took in the sights , rested up a bit and strolled around the lake which dominates the town .
 A further six hours on a bus brought us back to where we started in HCMC and after catching up with some friends we knew from our time at Bales , a bit of pampering ( I had my first manicure and pedicure ! ) and of course several dollars worth of cold beer we left Vietnam for Singapore and a few days with my oldest friend , Howard and his family prior to the ‘ calm ’ and ‘ serenity ’ that is India ( not ! ) .
 Liquid Refreshment in Vietnam – What ’s Your Poison ?


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 I started smoking in vitro . Not by choice mind you .


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ISO and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) on 6 July 2011 signed a cooperation agreement on international Standards related to the trade of animal and animal products. The ISO-OIE agreement was signed at the ISO Central Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, by ISO Secretary-General Rob Steele and OIE Director General Bernard Vallat.
ISO, a nongovernmental organisation with a membership comprising the national Standards bodies of more than 160 countries, is the world's largest developer of voluntary international Standards, with a current portfolio of more than 18600.
The OIE is an intergovernmental organisation with 178 member countries developing international standards concerning the safety of trade in animals and products of animal origin. OIE's aim is to improve animal health and welfare worldwide. The OIE is one of the so-called 'three sisters', along with the Codex Alimentarius Commission and the International Plant Protection Convention, whose standards, guidelines, and recommendations are specifically recognised in the World Trade Organization's Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement.
Areas of ISO's work of potential interest to the OIE include Standards for food products, microbiology, animal feeding stuffs, fisheries and aquaculture, conformity assessment, tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry, quality management, biological evaluation of medical devices, consumer policy, ships and marine technologies, packaging, and social responsibility.
The agreement focuses on a targeted exchange of information on issues of mutual interest, provides for participation in each other's work and encourages the use and reference of each organisation's standards, in accordance with their respective standards development rules and commercial policies.

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ISO and the World Organization for Animal Health ( OIE ) on 6 July 2011 signed a cooperation agreement on international Standards related to the trade of animal and animal products . The ISO - OIE agreement was signed at the ISO Central Secretariat in Geneva , Switzerland , by ISO Secretary - General Rob Steele and OIE Director General Bernard Vallat .
 ISO , a nongovernmental organisation with a membership comprising the national Standards bodies of more than 160 countries , is the world 's largest developer of voluntary international Standards , with a current portfolio of more than 18600 .
 The OIE is an intergovernmental organisation with 178 member countries developing international standards concerning the safety of trade in animals and products of animal origin . OIE 's aim is to improve animal health and welfare worldwide . The OIE is one of the so - called ' three sisters ' , along with the Codex Alimentarius Commission and the International Plant Protection Convention , whose standards , guidelines , and recommendations are specifically recognised in the World Trade Organization 's Sanitary and phytosanitary ( SPS ) agreement .
 Areas of ISO 's work of potential interest to the OIE include Standards for food products , microbiology , animal feeding stuffs , fisheries and aquaculture , conformity assessment , tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry , quality management , biological evaluation of medical devices , consumer policy , ships and marine technologies , packaging , and social responsibility .
 The agreement focuses on a targeted exchange of information on issues of mutual interest , provides for participation in each other 's work and encourages the use and reference of each organisation 's standards , in accordance with their respective standards development rules and commercial policies .