Race Proven With Four Straight Wins and a SCORE Series Championship in 2023, Polaris Factory Racing to Debut New Race UTV at San Felipe 250
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (March 20, 2024) – Gearing up to defend its dominating 2023 SCORE series Championship season, Polaris Off Road, the leader in off-road vehicle innovation, will unleash the second generation of its championship-proven RZR Pro R Factory at the San Felipe 250. The upgraded iteration boasts an all-new one-piece chassis, comprising a stronger, stiffer frame, a wide range of bodywork upgrades, and new and enhanced electronic componentry. The collective upgrades are the result of ongoing testing, development and refinement between the Polaris team and drivers over the course of the team’s 2023 Championship season.
Built upon the revolutionary RZR Pro R platform, the Gen 2 Pro R Factory simply builds on the stock vehicle’s optimized fusion of power, strength, and control. It is the cornerstone of the entire Polaris Factory Racing operation, now poised to continue its dominance in 2024.
“Drawing upon key learnings from ongoing adjustments that we made throughout the 2023 season, our team in Minnesota and California worked succinctly to take the dominant RZR Pro R Factory, refine it and ultimately elevate it with the goal of doubling down and winning back-to-back championships,” said Alex Scheuerell, Polaris Factory Racing Technical Director. “This machine is the ultimate demonstration of Polaris engineering’s expertise and commitment to pushing the boundaries of off-road performance.”
While the RZR Pro R Factory features premium, race-enhanced parts, much of the main componentry on the vehicle remains completely stock, based on the revolutionary RZR Pro R platform. These stock parts include the ProStar Fury 2.0L engine, front and rear drive, transmission, power steering rack, wheel bearings, all CVT components, including belt, plus control arms, front and rear knuckles, ball joints, and trailing arms. This is a statement to the true power, strength, and control of the RZR Pro R that consumers can purchase straight off the showroom floor.
The Gen 2 RZR Pro R Factory includes the following race modifications:
All-New One-Piece Chassis – Using hard-fought lessons gathered from the inaugural season of racing, Polaris engineering set out to improve the strength and ergonomics of the chassis using the latest in CAD and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) technology. These efforts resulted in a weight-neutral frame that is stronger, stiffer, and roomier, with a safety cage that is over two times stronger than the stringent FIA requirements. These enhancements collectively improve ergonomics, comfort and vehicle stability.. After the design was complete, Polaris engineering utilized the expertise of Technique Inc., the sole provider of all NASCAR chassis, to manufacture the one-piece chromoly chassis using production weld fixtures.
Upgraded Front and Rear Bumpers – Equipped with new removable front and rear bumpers manufactured by Technique Inc., these modifications offer increased vehicle protection to handle the unique challenges of North American desert racing, including “nerfing,” a racing term for bumping someone from behind while attempting to make a pass. In addition, the new vehicle features upgraded mounts for spare tire carriers, jack mounts, and tool kits, allowing the factory racers to confidently tackle each racecourse, knowing they can get out of tricky situations when needed.
New Factory Muffler – The Gen 2 RZR Pro R Factory features an all-new lightweight Polaris-engineered race muffler to maximize power, limit volume, and refine the tone of the Prostar Fury 4 banger.
Improved Cage Design – Based on driver feedback, Polaris engineered an all-new cage to provide additional strength and cockpit room for the drivers while also delivering a more aggressive look.
Alcon High-Performance Brake System – With its race-proven technology and world-leading brake systems, Alcon USA will deliver its high-performance complete brake systems, including rotors, opposed-piston calipers, and dual master cylinders to the Polaris Factory Racing team. To allow drivers to push the machine further in the harshest conditions, these high-performance brake components are more durable and designed to resist fade caused by high temperatures and excessive use.
DYNAMIX Suspension Control Module – Delivering maximum control through the roughest terrain, the Gen 2 RZR Pro R Factory features FOX® 3.0 Live Valve X2 Internal Bypass shocks with a new in-house race-tuned DYNAMIX DV Suspension Control Module. This new system is precisely calibrated for open desert racing, providing drivers with four new suspension modes, including Comfort, Baja Soft, Baja Medium, Baja Firm, allowing them to keep the vehicle firmly planted through corners and floating across the roughest whoop sections. These settings were specifically developed based on race driver feedback.
MoTeC Components – The naturally aspirated four-cylinder stock ProStar Fury 2.0L remains at the heart of the RZR Pro R Factory. However, for GEN 2 Polaris partnered with MoTeC, the gold standard in off-road racing, to supply race-tuned electronic componentry, including ECU, electrical power distribution, and switch panels, which provide endless configuration options and proven durability when tackling wide-open desert racing.
Carbon Fiber Prop Shaft – Upgraded from its previous steel design, the Gen 2 RZR Pro R Factory will feature an all-new aluminum and carbon fiber prop shaft to reduce weight and provide a higher torque capacity, and quicker acceleration.
Increased Carbon Fiber Bodywork – In an effort to increase the vehicle’s power to weight ratio and increase acceleration and overall speed, Polaris engineering focused on increasing carbon fiber throughout the vehicle’s body panels.
Increased Fuel System –To minimize the frequency of pit stops, the vehicles will be equipped with an upgraded ATL fuel cell with a range of up to 200 miles.
Upgraded Upper Control Arms – Factory-developed, newly designed upper control arms are stronger and stiffer while allowing for more adjustability for improved handling.
The inaugural 2023 season saw the Polaris Factory Racing team and the first-generation RZR Pro R Factory go undefeated at three SCORE series Baja races, capped off by a highly coveted Baja 1000 victory and a SCORE Pro UTV Open Class Championship for Brock Heger and Manufacturer’s Championship for Polaris Factory Racing. In addition to its success in the SCORE series, the Polaris RZR Pro R Factory continued its success at the start of 2024 with Sebastian Loeb Racing’s victory at the prestigious Dakar Rally and Brock Heger’s victory at the King of the Hammers Desert Challenge.
For the 2024 season, Polaris Factory Racing drivers Brock Heger, Cayden MacCachren, Max Eddy Jr., and Craig Scanlon will all be behind the wheel of a new Gen 2 RZR Pro R Factory machine.
The Polaris Factory Racing team will debut the new generation race machine at this weekend’s San Felipe 250 on March 20-24, followed by the Baja 500 May 29-June 2, Vegas to Reno August 14-17, the Baja 400 September 11-15, and the Baja 1000 November 12-17, 2024.
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris’ high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER®, RZR®, Polaris XPEDITION®, and GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
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1997 White Wine
ValsacroWHITE. VINTAGE 1997
PLACE OF BIRTH: The vineyards are situated in Gravalos village. At a height of 700-800 m. above sea level, with sandy and poor in organic matter soils.
60 % Chardonnay 16 years old pruned with a 2-cord horizontal method, with 6 off shoots each with 2 new buds, and a plantation density of 3000 stock/Hectare.
40 % Viura, 48 years old, pruned in the goblet method, consisting of 4 off-shoots each with 2 new buds and a plantation density of 3500 stock/Hectare.
GREEN PRUNING: This was done at the second alf of june for the first time and at the end of july for the second time. The shoots and leaves were removed so as to allow for ventilation and exposure to the sun. Also in Viura variety the grapes that yield more than the production of 6000 Kg./Hectare were removed. For the Chardonnay was not neccesary because his low yield (less than 4000 Kg./Hectare).
PRECIPITATION: It was rather wet year: 530 litres/m2 falling mainly in spring. During the harvest it was very dry which allowed a perfect ripenning of the grape.
HARVESTING: It was done in stages and according to the grape variety, as they gradually reached their physiological maturity.
Chardonnay: From 10th. to 14th. of September.
Viura: From 1st. to 3rd. of October. The grapes were hand picked, selecting the ripest and the best. And taking them to the winery in boxes.
PRESSING: This was done in pneumatic press.
DEBOURBAJE: We had the must 24 hours in a glass container to separate the clear must from the sediment (lees).
FERMENTATION: This was done with local yeasts in american oak barrels moderately burn, finished the 5th. of October the Chardonnay and the 22nd. of October the Viura variety.
STIRRING: When the fermentation is finished the sediments were stirred (batonage) daily at first, and later more sporadicaly.
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Was done very slowly inside the barrel. Finished the 12th. January 1998.
WITHDRAWAL FROM BARRELS: This was done the 8th. of june. After was done a light fining with isinglass.
BOTTLING: Was done the 6th. of July 1998.
FUTURE: Long lived, a positive evolution is expected for a minimum of ten years.
PACKING: Carried out to avoid sharp changes in temperature, and to ensure it is in perfect condition for a long time.
THIS IS THE RESULT: A wine made with love, lots of effort, science and art to delight the most exquisite palates.
ENJOY IT !
Viticulture - Jesus Escudero
Winemaker - Amador Escudero
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Whether it is participating in one or more of the fun and educational activities or volunteering at the annual community-wide cleanup and celebration, there is something for everyone during Creek Week! Fun for all ages with activities throughout the Sacramento region.
-April 4: Splash Off at Camp Pollock
-April 6: Bufferlands Birds and Blooms Tour at Location TBD
-April 6: Water Wonderful World at Effie Yeaw Nature Center
-April 6: Arcade Creek Exploration at Del Paso Regional Park Natural Area
-April 7: Living in Water at Effie Yeaw Nature Center
-April 10: Bufferlands Evening Talk at Location TBD
-April 10: Steelhead Creek Beaver Pond Walk at Wolfe Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
-April 13: Bear Hollow Nature Tour & Bird Watch at Rancho Cordova’s Bear Hollow Stormwater Basin
-April 13: Creek Week Clean-up and Celebration at Carmichael Park
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When a George W Bush appointed panel’s recommendation of less frequent mammograms to screen for breast cancer was followed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ recommendation of less frequent pap smears to screen for cervical cancer last week, the Fox News story I saw on the issue did a reasonable job of explaining the new guidelines, but when it came to covering the way some Republicans tried to politicize this news in the ongoing health care reform debate, Fox News did a poor job, falling into the trap of covering the so called “rationing” controversy rather than informing viewers of the truth, as I show in this video. The Fox News story from James Rosen, anchored by Martha MacCallum, including the clip of Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, comes from the program “Live Desk” that aired on November 20, 2009 (and I have been unable to find this segment available online). The clip I use of Bill O’Reilly attacking Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in this video come from the episode of his Fox News program “The O’Reilly Factor” broadcast on May 11, 2009 that you can find included in my previous video titled “Calling Murdered Dr Tiller ‘Baby Killer’ Was Wrong?” at www.youtube.com The first two clips from PBS’ “NewsHour with Jim Lehrer” come from the short news story at www.pbs.org The next two clips from PBS’ “NewsHour with Jim Lehrer” come from the news analysis story at www.pbs.org The image from my wife’s Kaiser Permanente webpage can …
any facts to back your statement up?
Looks like you’re the fail here, twerp.
What are you trying to prove, dude. That you are a lying piece of shit leftist? Or just a stupid ignorant plain vanilla piece of shit.
A pack of lies. An ordinary garden variety effort that discredits none but the presenter.
Eat shit and die.
You have nothing. You failed at all points and only succeeded in getting something off your chest. Have a miserable New Year, we both know you will.
I’m having a great new year’s celebration here in San Diego. Weather is awesome, like 56 degrees, no wind, clear sky, full moon, surrounded by people who have their camp fires going and kids playing in the streets with their scooters and skate boards and bicycles. Watching Fox news times square coverge on TV. Just had some black eyed peas for good luck, southern style, for the new year. I’m 73 now and feel blessed to be healthy and ambulatory. Happy New Year, dude.
Good man, I’m sorry for any abuse. You’re a good man and so am I. God bless and let’s make this year better than next. Happy 2010, happy decade to you sir!
78% of conservatives get there news information from FOX NEWS, which explains WHY they are so misinformed in what’s really going on in Government issues!
that’s so sad. . .FOX News should be banned
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I lived in Canada most of my life, and I was advised by my doctor, as any American would have been under the old guidelines, to get a pap smear once every year. Clearly, even countries that already have a government healthcare system in place aren’t “rationing” pap smears.
These republicans that call themselves “Christians” give real Christians a bad name… thanks to them more and more people hate evangelicals and don’t take the path God wants all of us to take… it seems Satan uses the republican party to destroy america from within…
An abortion is far more dangerous than a pap smear. Where are the abortion advocates warning women about these dangers?
@sapofgold Giving birth is far more dangerous than abortion. Where are the pro-lifers warning women about these dangers?
I’m offended on behalf of doctors at the implication by FOX and pretty much all their coverage of all health care controversies that medicine is nothing but a political wedge and doctors are nothing but especially dangerous pundits.
No! Fox news is a company trying to make money by reporting on politics in a conservative manner. I fully agree that PBS and the News Hour does a much better job at reporting real news in a much less biased manner. I love the News Hour! However, that does not make Fox News an awful station nor do they owe the people diddly squat. Take your liberal notion of entitlement and shove it. No one owes you anything buddy.
Secondly, Fox news nor the democrats are attempting to discredit the generally accepted notion by physicians that increased pap smears are bad, but simply addressing the concerns regarding the governments ability to dictate to the people through socialized medicine what is best for them rather than allowing the people to decide for themselves. This is absolutely grounds for politization because of the way it exemplifies the process of socialized medicine whether your are for it or against it.
“Let’s cover the controversy that doesn’t exist and completely overstep the facts!”
That sounds like a creationist.
Why does Faux News hate women?
anyone want to DO THEIR OWN pap smears??? you can buy the tools neede online… send the sample to a lab. paps damaging to the cervix??? LOL yea well they’d LOVE me then!! monthly MEs.
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Fox News and MSNBC are big jokes of news stations. Fox reports things with a very right wing bias, and MSNBC very left.
What a difference a year makes. The first question at the end of this video is rather out of date. If you watch FOX News today, you will see the journalistic fact checking mixed in with the news story, such as what Glenn Beck does multiple times a day, showing exactly where and when they got the information. Sometimes Glenn and Bill will show comparisons between what FOX shows and what MSNBC shows. MSNBC is a prime example of how the White House is starting to control the media.
It’s ironic that people opposed to health reform are actually the ones using a pro-rationing argument. Something along the lines of “more access to healthcare would swamp hospitals”. Limiting access to preserve limited resources through wealth is still rationing…

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Healthy Seas - a journey from waste to wear
Around 640,000 tons of abandoned fishing nets lie around rocks and shipwrecks. They remain there for a long time. Every day these "ghost fishing nets" trap thousands of marine animals, including turtles, dolphins, seals, sharks and crabs. An exhausting struggle, ending in certain death, awaits them...
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I finally got my full cabinet arcade working with the latest Retropie version. I am using a controlblock and player 1 controls work (other than I need to find a way to map escape from game in mame emulator), but player 2 won’t function at all.
Is the issue with the retroarch.cfg file? I didn’t have to mess with it at all for player 1 to work, but I would like to get player 2 stick and buttons to work.
I fixed it!
ok…what I did was manually added the player 2 configuration in the retroarch.cfg file. I’m sorry I can’t give you everything I did because my Pi isn’t hooked up to anything at the moment. So this isn’t exactly what I have but it’s pretty close.
input_player2_up = u
input_player2_down = d
input_player2_left = l
input_player2_right = r
…and so on for all the buttons. worked like a charm!
Now I just have to get my track ball to work and I’m all good.

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Fifty years ago (April 4, 1967) marks the anniversary of the most poignant, courageous and relevant speech in the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., exactly one year to the date before he was murdered. He did so against the advice of his associates in the NAACP. But as King so aptly stated, “My conscience leaves me no other choice.”
With the “Beyond Vietnam” speech he expressed the view that civil rights were more than a black issue. Nobody is free if we allow the rights of anyone to be abused. He championed the potential good in mankind and demanded that Christians live up to their namesake. He also realized that you couldn’t demonstrate against injustice in the cities of America and accept injustice as in our self-interest abroad. This speech showed the maturity in his political thinking, that the civil rights movement can’t be separated from the fight against injustice the world over.
Fifty years ago, King called the U.S. government “the greatest purveyor of violence the world has ever known” (we claim to be the defenders of democracy to justify the violence). He stated, “Silence is betrayal, to not speak out against the forces of racism, extreme materialism and blatant militarism is unconscionable.” He also stated, “A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual death” JFK stated, “those that make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.”
This speech is like ripping today’s headlines from the newspaper. There is no question what Dr. King’s position would be in regards to health care, immigration, and other egalitarian issues. He spoke with such clarity and truth. As a visionary and orator, Martin Luther King Jr. was without equal.
Challenge to the Electoral College is misguided
Nancy Crow of the League of Women Voters’ recent letter on the Electoral College needs to be challenged for a number of reasons. First of all, her letter seems to be advocating that popular vote should determine the outcome of a presidential election. (majority rule). The Founders did not trust a democracy form of government (majority rule). The U.S. Constitution was based on a constitutional republic (read Madison’s Federalist 10 for his rationale).
She contends this can be achieved by simply having state legislatures passing a law to joining other states through National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
Read Article II, Section 1, Clause 3; of the Constitution; “Person having the greatest Number of Votes shall be the President, if such Number be a Majority of the whole Number of Electors appointed”
She further contends that the Electoral College is out of date and “diminishes minority voices in all states.” This interpretation is the complete opposite of the purpose of the Electoral College and the U.S. Senate. Both were instituted for the same purpose: namely, to protect each state to remain sovereign over the federal system of government and dominance of power in large population areas of the country. Also it was intended to insure that no individual or cabal could control the will of the people.
Crow’s letter reveals the motives of liberal activist organizations whose goal is to game the system and diminish the lasting validity of our Constitution and to suppress the will of the people to favor their political agendas.
If the League of Women Voters wants to amend the Constitution by altering functions of the Electoral College, I suggest you read Articles V and VII of the Constitution. Your time and accomplishing your goal would be better served.

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Rishi Sunak can govern the country or manage the Conservative party, but not both. He will probably accomplish neither, for the same reason that it is impossible to move in different directions at once while also standing still.
It is impossible, for example, to build houses and not build them, although that is now the government’s plan. Sunak has yielded to Tory rebels who oppose an annual target of creating 300,000 new homes. Last week the levelling up and regeneration bill was pulled from the Commons when enough MPs backed an amendment scrapping the target. The prime minister has agreed that the number will be merely “advisory”, and that local authorities can discount it if constructions threaten to change the character of an area.
Since many local people and their MPs measure such character by the absence of new-build houses, the target is dead. So is any notion that the government intends to grapple with the housing crisis or prioritise the interests of those who are desperate to own their own homes over those who have one already.
That is a rational choice for Conservatives whose majorities are sustained by comfortably housed older voters. For MPs who need to recruit supporters under the age of 40, the incentives go the other way.
It is common enough for a government’s national agenda to rub against some party interests on the ground. That is where leadership comes in. Downing Street is supposed to whip recalcitrant underlings into line using the familiar arsenal of persuasion and coercion – appeals to the benefits of a united front and the perils of aiding the opposition; offers of promotion, some other favour or the threat of favour withdrawn.
But Sunak has no ammunition. The Tories are unwhippable. After 12 years in government, the backbenches are cluttered with ex-ministers, their forsaken ambitions and their accumulated grudges. Traffic in and out of the cabinet has been especially busy this year, with two regime changes. That double defenestration means pretty much every Tory MP has rebelled against one leader or another at some point. Insurrection is embedded in the culture of the party.
Those misaligned egos could be made orderly by the prospect of election victory, but that looks remote. It is hard to picture Sunak as a winner when he reached Downing Street by way of defeat and default: losing to Liz Truss over the summer, crowned by acclamation in the autumn when his rivals stood down. At least 100 MPs thought it was a better idea to bring Boris Johnson back. Their allegiance is coloured by a view of Sunak as his former patron’s assassin. Friends of Caesar are not loyal to Brutus.
Opinion polls show Sunak is more popular than his party, which suggests that his MPs’ electoral prospects would be enhanced by submission to their leader. Instead, they are forming a vicious circle. Rebellion weakens the prime minister, whose debilitation encourages more demands for policy concessions, to the point where Downing Street has no agenda distinct from survival through the latest crisis, and deferral of the next one.
It is an ailment more familiar in prime ministers without large Commons majorities, and who have been in power for more than two months. Sunak has achieved stasis at speed – an unusual combination. He is also notably inconspicuous for a man with the bully pulpit at his disposal. Attention is one resource a prime minister can command at will and in abundance. There is enough heft in the office that its weakest incumbents can influence the terms of debate by simply turning up. They can invade the news agenda with a press conference or speech. But first they need something to say.
Sunak’s voice doesn’t carry. At first, around the time of the autumn statement, the political agenda was clearly dictated from Downing Street. But that was a function of the set-piece occasion. Westminster clears its diary, and newspapers reserve their front pages for a budget. Since then, Sunak’s time has mostly been spent defending, rejecting, reacting.
He has lost one minister to allegations of bullying while another is under investigation for the same alleged offence. He has been forced to reassure Brexit hardliners that he shares their abhorrence of a “Swiss-style” reintegration with the EU. He has said that stricter control of cross-Channel migration is his “most pressing priority”, which is probably true as diagnosis of a persistent electoral headache in need of treatment but not as an account of his motives for wanting to be prime minister in the first place. Those remain obscure, although he has not lacked opportunities to spell them out.
It doesn’t help that his legislative programme is inherited from discredited predecessors. The levelling up bill is just the first chapter in an anthology of parliamentary pain. There are two Brexit bills in the pipeline. One repudiates the Northern Ireland protocol, thereby flouting international law and undermining any hope of a diplomatic rapprochement with Brussels. The other would erase the legacy of European regulation from the statute book with indiscriminate zeal. That process is abhorred by the very businesses for whose sake the bonfire of red tape is supposed to be lit.
Sunak knows both bills need dilution, and also that amendments will be denounced as heresies by Eurosceptic puritans in parliament. That is a battle he could do without as Britain drifts into a grim winter, where people will be concerned mostly by the struggle to make ends meet, and by the parlous state of public services. As time goes on, the needs of the country and the fixations of Conservative MPs will diverge faster and harder. The prime minister wants to satisfy both. It can’t be done. He will be torn apart if he tries.
Rafael Behr is a Guardian columnist


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Most effective fat burning exercises
In addition to its effective role in weight loss , exercise has been linked to many other benefits, including improving mood, strengthening bones, and reducing the risk of many chronic diseases. Here are exercises that are easy to do, no matter your fitness level:
Walking is one of the best exercises for weight loss, and it’s a comfortable and easy way for beginners to start exercising without feeling overwhelmed or having to buy equipment. It’s also a low-impact exercise, which means it doesn’t strain your joints.
A 12-week study in 20 obese women found that walking for 50-70 minutes, 3 times per week, reduced body fat and waist circumference by an average of 1.5% and 1.1 inches (2.8 cm), respectively.
To start, try walking for 30 minutes 3-4 times a week. You can gradually increase the duration or number of walks as you get fitter.
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2. Jogging or running
Running and jogging both help burn harmful visceral fat, known as belly fat, which is linked to many chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. Jogging and running are great exercises that can be done anywhere and are easy to incorporate into your weekly routine. To get started, try jogging for 20-30 minutes, 3-4 times a week.
Cycling is a popular exercise that improves your fitness and can help you lose weight. Although cycling is traditionally done outdoors, many gyms and fitness centers offer stationary bikes that allow you to do this exercise safely.
People who cycle regularly have better overall fitness and lower risks of heart disease and cancer, compared to people who don’t cycle regularly. Cycling is also great for people of all fitness levels, from beginners to athletes. Plus, it’s a low-impact exercise that doesn’t put a lot of stress on your joints.
Read more: Exercises to activate your body’s metabolism
4. Weight training
Weight training helps build strength and promote muscle growth, which can raise your resting metabolic rate (RMR), or the number of calories your body burns at rest. A 6-month study showed that doing 11 minutes of strength training 3 times a week resulted in a 7.4% increase in average metabolic rate, equivalent to burning an additional 125 calories per day.
5. HIIT training
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a term that refers to short periods of intense exercise that alternate with periods of recovery. HIIT exercise typically lasts 10 to 30 minutes, and can burn a lot of calories. This exercise burns 20-30% more calories per minute than other types of exercise, including weight training, cycling and treadmill running.
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Swimming is a fun way to lose weight and get fit. A 12-week study of 24 middle-aged women found that swimming for 60 minutes 3 times a week significantly reduced body fat, improved flexibility, and lowered many disease risk factors. the heart.

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The fourth in the Rachel Savernake Golden Age Mystery series from the winner of the CWA Diamond Dagger.
Martin Edwards has won the Edgar, Agatha, H.R.F. Keating, Macavity, Poirot and Dagger awards as well as being shortlisted for the Theakston's Prize. He is President of the Detection Club, a former Chair of the Crime Writers' Association and consultant to the British Library's bestselling crime classics series. In 2020 he was awarded the Diamond Dagger for his outstanding contribution to crime fiction. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram (@medwardsbooks) and Facebook (@MartinEdwardsBooks).
Martin Edwards is a true master of British crime writing. * Richard
In treating us to what is as much a thriller as a traditional mystery, Edwards hits all the right notes to create a palpable hit. * Daily Mail *
Highly recommended, with a touch of the gothic. * Ann Cleeves *
PRAISE FOR MARTIN EDWARDS: 'Edwards has managed, brilliantly, to combined a Golden Age setting with a pace that is bang up-to-date.' Peter James. 'Superb - a pitch-perfect blend of Golden Age charm and sinister modern suspense, with a main character to die for. This is the book Edwards was born to write.' Lee Child. 'Liberally spiced with mystery, suspense and action... A thoroughly gripping read.' -- Peter Robinson

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By Stephen Dockery
BEIRUT: When Salma logs on to Twitter as salma17, she is looking for only one thing: What’s the latest message of 140 characters from her favorite politician, former Prime Minister Saad Hariri. She says she reads just about everything Hariri tweets and rarely tweets herself, but when she does its almost always @HaririSaad. Salma, who doesn’t want to use her last name because of family politics, is one of a large number of people in the country flocking to Twitter to follow the missives of their favorite politicians rather than to engage with the Twitter community at large.
A number of politicians have found success communicating via social media, answering questions, sending congratulations and making brief policy statements. President Michel Sleiman has 16,067 followers, Prime Minister Najib Mikati has 25,685 and Hariri has 78,185, making them among the most popular Middle East political tweeters. Their Twitter feeds are clogged with hundreds of general questions and greetings from Lebanese who joined the social media service just to be nearer to them.
Salma says she’s been logging on to check in on the former prime minister since he first joined Twitter with 150 followers. She only follows three other people.
“Other politicians are too formal and they have statements, they don’t chat like he does,” Salma says.
“I don’t ask many questions. I just read his answers and it makes me feel closer to him, it makes him reachable in a way,” she adds about why she follows Hariri.
Her sentiments seem to hold true for many other Twitter users following Lebanese politicians: The emphasis is on connecting with their leader.
But that seems to track a different course than popular wisdom about using Twitter as a positive political tool.
At a social media conference last month in Beirut, local experts emphasized the importance of challenging and debating on mediums like Twitter. Panelists at the event “Social Media Changing Lives” said such active tweeting leads to political accountability, more responsive decision-making and positive change.
What social media followers with a narrow focus means for the political health of the country is still being figured out.
The fact that politicians are going online is seen by some social media experts as at least a positive step, but the effect of one-track tweeters is another matter.
“First of all it’s really healthy to have all these politicians online, but we can judge it by seeing the results,” says Mohammad Najem, co-founder of Social Media Exchange, a social media organization in Beirut.
He says whether one-track users use Twitter to keep politicians in touch with their base and whether the politicians listen makes all the difference.
“To really see if Twitter is creating any change I think we need time,” says Najem, adding that it’s important to distinguish between broadcasting a message and engaging with users.
“I think we can see the results in the attitudes and the reactions and we can see if this is really changed in the propaganda use of either social or normal media,” he says.
Other experts see much more negative processes at work.
They warn that Lebanon’s system of patronage and blind political loyalty could be going digital.
Assaad Thebian, a popular Twitter user and blogger at the website Beirutiyat, said users with only one interest are a negative and unproductive development in the country.
“You are becoming a follower, you are following those politicians,” he says, using the term for subscribing to tweets derisively.
Thebian says people who rely on politicians for their financial future are using Twitter as a way to ask for favors and transfering the country’s patronage networks to the online world.
“It’s because we have fanatic love for those political sectarian leaders in the youth,” Thebian says.
“It’s basically using a new tool in order to ask for more,” he says.
“Whether it’s something financial or emotional,” he continues.
He says Twitter users are putting their priorities in the wrong place; they are ignoring activists in the country who are calling for meaningful change and instead they are reinforcing a broken political system.
“I think the politicians are smarter than the activists,” he says. “We are using Twitter as a tool to be more connected to the same political field.”


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Saturday, September 01, 2012
Today we had Krispy Kreme for breakfast - my DH suggestion in front of our DD. So off to KK (or diet sabatoge), I ate my doughnuts and drank my milk.
Then I got busy - I cooked a SPARK recipe because I NEEDED to. I was looking for some volume but low calorie and high nutrient value (to balance out the empty breakfast choice). It worked to my advantage. I found a new recipe that I liked (and I made DH and DD join me) .

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Global rates of skin cancer are at epidemic levels and golfers are particularly at risk. A new campaign from Melanoma Fund is trying to raise awareness. So how can you play your part?
Perhaps you want a tan, perhaps you don’t want to get your grips greasy, perhaps you just don’t think it’s a problem.
We all know the players, the members or visitors to our clubs, that refuse to put sunscreen on before getting out for their round of golf.
Maybe that person is you? But you don’t have to get burned to damage your skin and as many golfers still refuse to heed the message about the importance of covering up they are storing up potentially huge problems for their future health.
Did you know skin cancer is more common than all others put together? And golfers, a group that habitually refuses to wear sunscreen, are at the highest risk.
Global rates of skin cancer are increasing all the time. Between two and three million non-melanoma skin cancers, and 132,000 melanoma skin cancers, occur worldwide every year.
Awareness campaigns keep pumping out the message but, despite their efforts, incidences have trebled over the last three decades. The trend shows no signs of slowing down.
The Melanoma Fund’s Slip! Slap! Swing! Campaign, supported by nine of the UK’s leading golf organisations, including the GCMA, is urging golfers to take sun protection more seriously.
It’s a golf specific drive, using social media and posters in locker rooms, to try and change habits and club managers can play a vital role in spreading the word.
Why is it so important? We asked Michelle Baker, chief executive of Melanoma Fund, to explain…
What is skin cancer?
Skin cancer is mainly caused by over-exposure to UV light – in particular sunburn – which causes a mutation in the DNA of skin cells.
This is both from ‘normal’ day-today exposure when outside, such as playing sport, as well as from sunbathing or sunbed use.
What kinds of skin cancer are golfers at risk from?
There are three main types…
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is a cancer of the basal cells and accounts for around 75% of all skin cancers in the UK. Most BCCs are very slow growing and rarely spread to other parts of the body.
Occasionally, some BCCs are aggressive and, if left untreated, may spread into the deeper layers of the skin and sometimes to the bones. That can make treatment difficult, so it’s always best to catch them early.
Initially, a BCC can take the appearance of a small ‘pearly’ bump, similar to a flesh-coloured mole or a pimple that doesn’t go away. They can look dark, shiny pink or appear in the form of red patches that are slightly scaly.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is our second most common type of skin cancer. It has a similar growth pattern and treatment outcome to a BCC but is more likely to spread to other parts of the body if left untreated. Occasionally they can also act aggressively and spread at an earlier stage.
A SCC can appear as flat, scaly skin patches, open sores, raised red lumps or look like a wart. While some have crusty, bloody or oozing patches, this type of skin cancer can also resemble mostly normal skin.
Melanoma is less common than the others and behaves very differently. It can grow quickly and therefore needs to be treated as early as possible.
Melanoma develops from melanocytes that start to grow and divide more quickly than usual and spread into the surrounding surface layers of skin. When they grow out of control, they usual look like a dark spot or an unusual-looking mole. If not removed, these cells can grow down into the layers of the skin, reaching tiny blood vessels
and lymphatic vessels which means they can to travel to other parts of the body.
Why are golfers so vulnerable?
People who enjoy being outdoors, have fair or red hair, lots of moles or a family history of skin cancer, are the most at risk. But golfers are particularly susceptible because of three pivotal factors…
When: It’s the time we play our rounds. It can often lead to prolonged sun exposure during the hottest time of the day
Where: Golf courses provide little shade and grass, water and sand is highly reflective for ultra-violet light
How: Re-applying sunscreen is just as important as putting it on in the first place but players will avoid this fearing they will get a greasy grip.
Ultimately, we all love to play this sport in the sun and will spend prolonged time in it when we do – even when we’ve finished the round.
Why is the message still not hitting home?
We’ve carried out lots of research, talking to golfers around the UK regarding their habits and how they feel the sun impacts their health.
Many are in denial of the facts or the need to wear sun protection, which is still a common trend of the general population.
We hear a lot about how applying sunscreen can give a ‘greasy grip’ and this is something we have identified in our campaign.
We are working with Solar Buddies Sport, a sunscreen applicator brand, to encourage golfers to use sunscreen and keep their hands dry.
Lots of golfers have habits that stretch back to childhood. Apart from age spots, rough patches, wrinkles and general sun damage, they feel they are fine.
They do not see skin cancer as a ‘dangerous cancer’, with many believing it is simply a small mole or patch that can be biopsied or burned off. This is not always the case. Skin cancer can be disfiguring, invasive and life-threatening – especially melanoma.
Those who feel their skin is ‘seasoned’ from years of exposure, or protected by a base tan, need to look closely at their skin and see the damage in perspective.
The highest mortality rates from melanoma are in older men, who are less likely to use sunscreen, check their skin, or visit their GP with a concern. There is definitely a message there.
The importance of skin checking
With all skin cancers, the most common sign is a ‘change’ of an existing mole or lesion or a new one, so it’s important to get to know your skin and what it looks like normally. Check your skin on a regular basis when you are in the bath or shower. To see difficult to reach areas use a mirror, or ask your partner or a friend to check these areas of your skin.
Get into the sun protection habit
When you’re focused on your swing, you’re not thinking about your skin, and this is a very real issue. However, reducing your risk of skin cancer, should be just as important as lowering your handicap.
To help you achieve this, the Slip! Slap! Swing! campaign provides the following five key campaign tips:
- Keep sunscreen (SPF30+), sunglasses, a hat and large umbrella in your kit bag.
- Apply SPF30+ at least 20 minutes before teeing off to ensure it is effective.
- Reapply SPF30+ every two hours or around the 8th or 9th hole.
- Use a chubby sunblock stick to protect lips, nose and ears and a sun applicator to avoid a greasy grip.
- Check skin every month or so and if you spot any changes, visit your GP immediately.
How can club managers spread the message?
You have an important role.
Reminders regarding the UV Index and general weather could be printed off each day – as in hotels – and placed in reception.
Information can be sent to members in newsletters, on the club website and on social media, and posters can be pinned in changing rooms.
Offering free sunscreen to players that forget theirs is a good move. They say you never really get skin cancer until you get it, so let’s keep this in mind and become more sun smart.
‘I consider myself lucky and so thankful for going to my GP when I did’
Kenton Wright, head professional at Driffield Golf Club, in East Yorkshire, has spent three decades in the sun. He’d never suffered from extreme sunburn, but had little regard for sun protection.
“In 2015 I noticed a small mole on my right forearm, very slowly increasing in size and shape. Initially I thought nothing of it, however on particularly hot day I’d make sure the area was well protected with sunscreen.
Over time I began to wonder whether to have it looked at; just a niggle at first, but the noise in my head got louder. I saw my local GP and he checked it against a list of possible cancerous moles. Having decided it was worth a second opinion, I was referred to my local hospital, where the specialist removed it and sent it away for analysis.
Some seven days later (which felt a whole lot longer), I was asked to return to the hospital to be informed I had melanoma; the most dangerous form of skin cancer, which if not treated early could travel to my organs. Not a great day. I did my research and realised quickly how aggressive it was and how common it was becoming. I also realised that by simply using sun protection I could have avoided it and wished desperately I’d been more aware.
Surgeons began by removing a larger area to make sure the cancerous skin was completely clear. None of the procedures were particularly uncomfortable, but it was an uncertain and stressful time for both myself, and my family.
On recognition of my condition, I have had consultations with suitably qualified staff to ensure I had no further developing melanomas and to advise me on how I need to be more aware of the risks and also be mindful that it could return.
I now use an SPF50 sunscreen and continue to have regular check-ups, as well as checking my own skin – something I should have got into the habit of years ago.
I consider myself lucky and so thankful for going to my GP when I did. Apparently, the skin has three layers and my melanoma had only penetrated the first; in other words, I caught it early before it travelled, so effectively that trip to my GP saved my life.
My advice is that if you notice a changing mole or are worried about a new lesion, take professional advice, immediately. I also recommend upping your game when it comes to sun protection – why wait until you get a cancer diagnosis to start looking after your skin?”
Launched this year by the Melanoma Fund, Slip! Slap! Swing! is a sun protection campaign for golf, raising awareness of the importance of sun protection and skin checking. Offering advice and tips, the resource aims to educate on the risks of sun exposure, helping keep golf a healthy sport for everyone. For more information on the campaign, visit melanomafund.co.uk/golf-live

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What Mental Health Laws Would You Change?
There are numerous proposals for improving mental health laws, but the question remains: What would you change? The current mental health legislation is incongruous with the CRPD. In particular, the ‘disorder and risk’ framework is discriminatory and ignores patients’ autonomy, feelings and will. It also fails to consider ‘will and preferences’, which are the foundation for any law on mental health. The fusion proposal aims to eliminate both these flaws.
The MHA supports full implementation of insurance parity. Advocacy groups should work with state attorneys general to set up a complaint line and publicize it widely. Mental health consumers deserve to know all the options available to them, and insurance companies must provide accurate information to them. To protect their rights, advocates should focus on ensuring that insurance companies provide complete information about the treatment options. For this purpose, advocates should contact insurance companies and demand accurate information about the costs and quality of care.
Changing the law to allow easier treatment for people with disabilities is one way to combat the epidemic of suicide. The Lanterman-Petris-Short Act was enacted more than 50 years ago and is still struggling with implementation. The law was created to protect patients from involuntary treatments. However, it doesn’t prevent all the deaths and suicides that occur in mental hospitals and other institutions.

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Hi everyone, I have a general question for those of you who are more on the arts end of the crafting business.
I am an illustrator as my main interest (and that is what my returning customers know me for), but I also knit and crochet to sell. I like to try to make my art and my handmade items match in style, and I think that having tangible items at my table brings potential print customers in.
However, I've read a lot of things that say that you should only focus on one item or specialty, so not to distract your customers. Really, the handmade items are a lot less for me income wise, but not everyone wants just art. I don't want to totally go away from selling these items, but I also don't want to confuse people and push them away from my booth.
Personally, I think if your space is not cluttered and has some sort of theme, you're okay to have art integrated with other items.
What is your opinion on this?
Here's some images of my booth from a craft show last spring, my space has evolved into something different, but this will give you an idea of what I mean:


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Mood swings and HIV
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I just wanted to ask if mood swings and irritability are side effects of ARVs. My female relative is on Tenolam and nevirapine (don't know the dosages). Recently other family members have complained about her moods swing. She gets irritable very easily and starts being verbally aggressive towards people around her.
Response from Dr. Fawcett
Tenolam contains tenofovir (Viread) and lamivudine (Epivir). The irritability you describe can be a symptom of depression, which is a known side effect of tenofovir (along with anxiety). Living with HIV can, of course, be extremely stressful and everyone's reaction can be different. Such responses can include increased irritability and changes in personality as people react to both the side effects of the meds and the ongoing stress of living with the virus. I recommend that she speak with her physician regarding these changes in order to be evaluated for possible mental health concerns.
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Scott makes it a Masters double for Australian PGA Championship
Adam Scott will double the number of Masters Champions in the field at the Australian PGA Championship when it tees off on the Gold Coast later this year.
Scott today announced that he will play in his home town tournament alongside good mate Sergio Garcia when the event tees off at RACV Royal Pines Resort from 30 November – 3 December.
“Competing in the Australian PGA Championship on the Gold Coast in front of a home crowd is always such a highlight for me,” said Scott.
“I really appreciate the local support and I am hoping that this year I can add my name to the Joe Kirkwood Cup for a second time.
“It’s great to see Sergio in the field for this year’s event and I am sure he and his family will enjoy all that the Gold Coast has to offer while they are in town.”
Scott and Garcia ensure the Australian PGA Championship will have its strongest field since moving to the Gold Coast.
Tourism and Major Events Minister Kate Jones said Scott would further enhance what was already a world-class field for the event.
“Adam Scott is a hero to so many golf fans so it is fantastic news that he has again chosen to tee it up at the Australian PGA Championship on the Gold Coast,” she said.
“To have two Masters champions battle it out at Royal Pines is a real coup which will help ensure a world-wide television audience and underlines the Gold Coast’s ability to host world-class sporting events.”
A strong supporter of Australian golf and in particular the Australian PGA Championship, Adam Scott is always a fan favourite on home soil.
“Adam Scott is iconic to Australian sport, not just because of his Masters victory but because of his commitment to his Australian fans,” said Gavin Kirkman, CEO of the PGA of Australia.
“Each year Adam comes home to compete and celebrate his international season with Australian sport fans. This year is no different and we are delighted to have him playing the Australian PGA Championship.
“Adam is an excellent ambassador for tournaments on the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia and I am sure that words of encouragement from him helped attract Sergio to the Gold Coast.
“With the current Masters champion and Australia’s only Masters champion in the field, fans are in for a real treat at the Australian PGA Championship this year.”
Australian sports fans will be able to watch Adam Scott and Sergio Garcia in action thanks to fan friendly ticket prices.
General admission to the Australian PGA Championship is $25 when purchased at the gate or via Ticketmaster with children, 16 and under, granted free admission when attending with a paying adult.
Since Sergio Garcia was announced to play the Australian PGA Championship, Sunday tickets to the Lexus Marquee on the Soniq Million Dollar Hole have sold out. Fans who want to join in the festival atmosphere are encouraged to book tickets from Thursday to Saturday quickly due to unprecedented demand.
Tickets to see Adam Scott and Sergio Garcia play in the Australian PGA Championship from 30 November to 3 December at RACV Royal Pines Resort are now on sale at Ticketmaster.
If a marquee is more your style, a number of different corporate hospitality options are also available, please visit pgachampionship.com.au.
For an image of Adam Scott please click here. Please credit Australian PGA Championship.
ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN PGA CHAMPIONSHIP:
The Australian PGA Championship is back at RACV Royal Pines Resort, on the Gold Coast in Queensland from 30 November - 3 December.
Masters champion and World Number 7 Sergio Garcia will headline a stellar list of Australian and international players who will compete for the Joe Kirkwood Cup.
The 2017 tournament will feature an array of entertainment on and off the course, but it’s the Soniq Million Dollar Hole where the tournament really comes alive. While players aim to ace their way to a big pay day, fans will be celebrating in the sun with great food, music and entertainment.
A festival of golf the Australian PGA Championship week also includes the Cobra Puma Orange Crush Kids Day and the Greg Norman Medal; the Aussie PGA is where everyone plays!
The Australian PGA Championship is the PGA of Australia’s flagship event; co-sanctioned by the European Tour and ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia. The tournament honour roll features an incredible list of past champions including Adam Scott (2013) Greg Chalmers (2014 & 2011), Peter Senior (2010) and Geoff Ogilvy (2008).
The Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland as well as the City of Gold Coast and Gold Coast Tourism proudly supports the Australian PGA Championship.
4 September 2017
Glenn Paul joins the team at easyGolf Worldwide Travel & Tours
easyGolf Worldwide travel & tours CEO, Richard Tessel, today announced that Glenn Paul has joined the team at easyGolf Worldwide as their new Ambassador.
Glenn turned Professional in 2005 in Sydney and undertook a Traineeship with the PGA. He competed on the Tarheel Tour (now the eGolf Professional Tour) in the US in 2008 and was based at Pinehurst, NC. Upon returning to Australia Glenn competed in a number of Tour events and Pro-Am's before relocating to Perth in 2011 to be with his wife. He married in January 2016.
Glenn is now the Head Teaching Professional at Carramar GC in Perth and uses his playing experience to help golfers improve their game. Glenn's passion for playing tournament golf has never wavered and he is now able to combine tuition and tournament play, helping to grow the game while also remaining competitive. He will be competing in Pro-Am’s across the May/June circuit in Western Australia and also aiming to get starts in a number of Tour events throughout the year.
Glenn said, "The opportunity to partner with easyGolf Worldwide opens up another avenue to promote and grow the game globally. As a tournament golfer, I have the opportunity to play on some of the worlds best courses. Partnering with easyGolf Worldwide will allow me to offer the same opportunity to my clients and the entire golfing community. I’m looking forward to promoting easyGolf Worldwide’s travel packages and services and helping to tailor additional packages for golfers."
8 February 2017
Ian Baker-Finch joins the team at easyGolf Worldwide Travel & Tours
easyGolf Worldwide travel & tours CEO, Richard Tessel, today announced that Ian Baker-Finch has joined the team at easyGolf Worldwide as their new Ambassador.
Mr Tessel described Ian’s love of sport and his professional career as being a perfect fit for the luxury golf travel company. “Having an ambassador of the caliber of Ian on board is something we are extremely proud of and we look forward to working with him going forward”.
Speaking about his new role as ambassador, Ian said “I'm excited to join easyGolf Worldwide, the leading golf tour group in Australia, as their ambassador. I have longed to join the golf tour industry to help expose Australia’s great golf courses to the world and to bring more visitors to our beautiful country.”
Ian Baker-Finch is one of the PGA Tour’s most recognized names, having made an impact in the golf world in the US and internationally. Ian is known for his expansive golf career that stretches across many countries and he has over 18 professional wins under his belt, as well as more than 15 years in sports television where he is highly regarded for his easy-going manner and his love of the game of golf.
In addition to his accolades on the course and behind the lens, Ian’s Baker-Finch Design has been involved in the design of golf courses around the world for the last two decades. Along with his course design business and television work, Ian has become one of the more sought-after corporate presenters, hosting golf days for many leading corporations and charities all over the world.
Golf is still one of the most important components of Ian Baker-Finch’s life, and his passion for the sport can be seen throughout all aspects of his life.
It is this love of the sport and his professional attitude that make him such a great fit for easyGolf Worldwide.
Established in 2000, easyGolf Worldwide travel & tours has been providing golfers with holidays and excursions to all the world’s best golf courses. Whether you need a private golf day, a corporate or charity golf day or even an International Golf experience, easyGolf Worldwide travel & tours are there to deliver an unforgettable experience.
2 January 2017
Golf technology leader upgrades relationship with Golf Australia!
Australia’s leading golf technology company MPower MSL has extended its relationship with Golf Australia through a new strategic partnership.
Golf Australia will continue using MPower MSL to service the Golf Australia Handicap System, GOLF Link and collaborate on enhancements to the online experience for Australian golfers. From April 2017, golfers will check their handicap via the Golf Australia website.
MPower MSL Managing Director and Chief Executive Craig Kinross said his team was excited by the opportunity to upgrade the relationship with Golf Australia as its technology partner through software development, technical expertise and consulting services.
“Our purpose at MPower MSL is to empower the golf club by delivering solutions that improve the clubs knowledge, understanding and engagement of the golf community to make more money, save money and improve their governance,” Mr Kinross said.
“MPower MSL is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for golf clubs and golfers and with our systems remaining in place, the game will continue to flourish.
“We are delighted to continue our long and successful association with Golf Australia as a trusted partner and world leader in golf technology solutions.”
Golf Australia Chief Executive Stephen Pitt said the ongoing relationship between Golf Australia and MPower MSL ensures the hundreds of thousands of golf members will continue to enjoy a world class online handicapping service.
“The extended partnership with MPower MSL will allow us to better communicate with golfers around the country and make golf stronger in Australia, so it’s a very important milestone,” Mr Pitt said.
Mr Kinross said MPower MSL is now focusing on the coordination of its golf businesses, which will be integrated at both a domestic and international level.
“Our new brand called MPower Golf will be devoted entirely to the golfing industry and is a one-stop-shop combining our market leading products from GOLF Link Partners, iSeekGolf, Golf Computer Systems (GCS), Scandinavian-based GolfBox and Micropower,” Mr Kinross said.
“The consolidation of these technologies and expertise demonstrates our affinity with the culture of Australian golf which is reflected in our products, services and solutions – we create products that golfers love.
“MPower Golf will be an industry innovator providing coordinated, integrated technology solutions to the golf industry.”
The strategic partnership with Golf Australia will further support the investment in Australian golf by Genesis, which recently partnered with both Golf Australia and the Genesis Golf Link Cup.
The Genesis Golf Link Cup will now also be promoted through the Golf Australia website and be Golf Australia’s preferred virtual golf competition.
28 November 2016
World Golf Awards - Winner!
easyGolf Worldwide travel & tours have been awarded the prestigious title of “Australia’s Best Inbound Golf Tour Operator” for 2016 at the 3rd Annual World Golf Awards. Mr Richard Tessel CEO of easyGolf Worldwide travel & tours from Melbourne, Australia also received the coveted award for “Travel Personality of the Year 2016”.
The World Golf Awards, part of the World Travel Awards, serves to acknowledge and reward excellence in golf tourism through their annual awards programme. They recognize world class service and customer experiences and set the benchmark for excellence. To be nominated for the award in itself is an amazing achievement.
Richard Tessel, CEO of easyGolf worldwide travel & tours was overjoyed and humbled at being named the Winner and stated “These awards are a reward for the hard work and dedication of all of us at easyGolf worldwide travel & tours. They reinforce the ideals that we hold dear, that our customer and their experience is always foremost in our mind. We pride ourselves on delivering a highly personalised service with the aim of exceeding our customers' experience. No matter where in the world you want to visit, we will make it happen. We have access to the world’s finest golf courses and have partnerships with golfing organisations that ensure your golfing experience is everything you expect and more. We represent many other sporting organizations across the globe immaterial of where in the world and Australia you wish to visit. I am totally blown away and humbled to the core and I have accepted this honour with sincere gratitude”.
The 3rd Annual World Golf Awards were announced at a black tie function at the spectacular Conrad Algarve, Portugal on Saturday, 12th November 2016.
12 November 2016
Spud Frawley named ambassador for easyGolf Worldwide Travel & Tours
Danny Frawley has been announced as an ambassador for easyGolf Worldwide Travel & Tours.
easyGolf Worldwide Travel & Tour’s CEO, Richard Tessel described Danny’s love of sport and his professional career as being a perfect fit for the luxury golf travel company.
“Having an ambassador of the calibre of Spud on board is something we are extremely pleased about and we look forward to working with him going forward,” Mr Tessel said.
Danny (Spud) Frawley has a long list of achievements to his name in the world of AFL and he is now combining his love of sport and travel as easyGolf’s ambassador.
The longest serving captain of the St Kilda Football Club enjoyed a career which spanned from 1984 to 1995. He was inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame in 2007. Frawley became the senior coach of the Richmond Football Club in 2000, and in 2008 and 2009 Frawley worked at Hawthorn as a part-time coach. He rejoined St Kilda as a backline and key position coach in November 2014.
Since leaving coaching, Frawley has been a special comments man for Triple M. In June 2006 he coached a winning Victorian State of Origin side in the E. J. Whitten Legends Match and became the chief executive of the AFL Coaches Association.
Since retiring from footy, Danny has become a commentator for Fox Footy and is the co-host of After the Bounce with Jason Dunstall, Alastair Lynch and Andrew Gaze as well as being an integral part of the Triple M Footy team on Saturday afternoons.
26 September 2016
World Super 6 Perth set to revolutionise world golf
The ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia and European Tour are set to introduce a revolutionary new format in 2017 as the inaugural World Super 6 Perth features 54 holes of stroke play before the final 24 players battle it out over a dramatic final day six-hole shoot-out.
To be played at Lake Karrinyup Country Club from 16-19 February, 2017 and co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australasia and European Tour, the World Super 6 Perth will be a world-first in professional golf.
The World Super 6 Perth will combine 54 holes of traditional stroke play across the first three days with an exciting knockout match play format for the fourth and final round.
A regular cut will fall after 36 holes before the field is then further reduced to the top-24 players following 54 holes of regulation play, with any ties for 24th place being decided by a play-off. Those remaining players will then earn their places in the six-hole shoot-out.
Any matches tied after the six holes will be decided by playing the new Knockout Hole - a purpose-built 90-metre hole which will be constructed at Lake Karrinyup, with a new tee placed adjacent to the 18th fairway and utilising the 18th green.
The Knockout Hole will be played once and if a winner is still not decided, the competitors will return to the new tee and take on a nail-biting decider, with the victor decided on a nearest-the-pin contest where only the first shot counts.
That player will then progress to the next round of the match play or, in the case of the final match, win the tournament.
The World Super 6 Perth is a revolutionary golf tournament designed to retain the traditions of the game whilst appealing to a broader market.
"This is an exciting day for international golf as we launch the World Super 6 Perth; a golf tournament which is set to change the way people view golf," said Brian Thorburn, CEO of the PGA of Australia and PGA Tour of Australasia.
"Cricket has Twenty20, Netball has Fast5, Rugby Union has Rugby7's and now golf has the World Super 6 Perth."
A huge proponent for golf's need to adapt and find a shortened format, Keith Pelley, Chief Executive Officer of the European Tour, is excited to see the World Super 6 Perth make its debut in 2017.
Pelley said: "This initiative was something that we spoke about at great length to our Tournament Committee, led by Chairman Thomas Bjørn. We are thrilled to participate in this because, at the European Tour, we believe that golf needs to look at new and innovative formats."
The ground-breaking World Super 6 Perth will also showcase the changing face of Perth and attract millions of dollars in exposure for Western Australia.
"I think this type of competition will appeal to all golfers, but especially to a younger demographic, and will encourage competitors to play aggressive and attacking golf," said Western Australian Premier and Tourism Minister Colin Barnett.
"Golf is very popular throughout the world, especially Europe and Asia, and has a high appeal for many people in some of our top tourism markets, including Singapore, China, Malaysia and the UK."
"The World Super 6 Perth will deliver valuable national and international media coverage of WA throughout the four-day broadcast, not only through the stunning scenery at Lake Karrinyup, but also through vignettes and billboards shown throughout play."
This revolutionary golf tournament aims to create an event that West Australians call their own and is a collaborative effort between the PGA Tour of Australasia, the European Tour and the broader West Australian golf community.
"Western Australia has a long and proud history of hosting world-class sporting events. Our vision for the World Super 6 Perth is to create an event embraced by Western Australia that celebrates the WA culture and way of life," added Thorburn.
"To help make this vision come to life we will be working closely alongside Golf WA, the WA Division of the PGA, Lake Karrinyup Country Club and the entire WA golf family."
"The World Super 6 Perth also cements the PGA Tour of Australasia's relationship with the European Tour. Together we now co-sanction three tournaments in the Australasia region, we are working together to grow the game."
The World Super 6 Perth will be played at Lake Karrinyup Country Club from 16-19 February and will form part of both the 2017 European Tour Race to Dubai and the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit.
21 September 2016
Fiji International to expand global reach in 2016
The Fiji International is now part of the European Tour.
The tournament is set to become even more global in 2016 thanks to a new co-sanctioning relationship between the PGA Tour of Australasia and The European Tour.
Professional golfers from all over the world will descend on Fiji when the tournament is played at Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course from October 6–9.
The Acting Prime Minister and Attorney-General Hon. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum welcomed the news of Fiji International being included as part of the European Tour.
“Being part of the European Tour provides Fiji unprecedented level of exposure and we will be able to reach markets where we do not have a presence,” said the Hon. Acting Prime Minister.
“Cyclone Winston has shown our vulnerability, therefore, it is critical that we broaden our economic base and take up opportunities. We need to think outside the box. The Fijian Government a couple of years ago saw the future and took the leap to host a PGA event that opened up a new segment of tourism”, added the Acting Prime Minister.
The Acting Prime Minister further added that the FNPF has committed to upgrading the Natadola Golf Course. He said, “it is important that people not only enjoy the scenic view but also the golf course so that they come back to play the course and recommend it to their friends and families.”
The new co-sanctioning relationship between the PGA Tour of Australasia and The European Tour is set to attract a stronger field, with more nationalities represented than ever before. The Fiji International will also be broadcast live into more homes thanks to European Tour Productions’ global reach.
Close to 400 million homes around the world, including the important Asian, North American and Australian markets, will witness the beauty of Fiji as the Fiji International is broadcast live for 20 hours this year.
“One of the key aims of the Fiji International is to showcase Fiji to the world as not only a beautiful island paradise, but also a golfing mecca,” said Brian Thorburn, CEO of the PGA of Australia which oversees the PGA Tour of Australasia.
“With the PGA Tour of Australasia joining forces with The European Tour this year, we will see the exposure of Fiji significantly increased whilst also securing a deeper pool of talent to compete for the title.”
The European Tour is one of the strongest professional golf tours in the world, and 2016 will see their global presence boosted with their first visit to Fiji.
Keith Pelley, Chief Executive of The European Tour, said: “It is tremendous news that the Fiji International will be played on The European Tour for the first time this year. The tournament will not only increase the playing opportunities for our Members, it will also increase our presence on the world stage.
“The European Tour’s first visit to one of the world’s most beautiful holiday destinations is set to excite our players and Fiji’s golf fans alike, and I’m sure the tournament will be a huge success. Our thanks go to the Fijian Government and the PGA Tour of Australasia, with whom we are forging an ever-stronger relationship through our co-sanctioned tournaments.”
The news of the Fiji International joining The European Tour International Schedule is sure to excite European professional golfers, with the tournament fast earning a reputation as a working holiday.
“One of the key drawcards of the Fiji International is in fact Fiji as a destination. Players are able to bring their families to enjoy a holiday, whilst they compete in a world-class tournament,” added Thorburn.
“Last year, we saw our champion Matt Kuchar’s family enjoying all the spectacular sites of Fiji, whilst Matt was busy winning the title. It makes for a very special week for everyone.”
A minimum of 59 players will come from both the PGA Tour of Australasia and The European Tour, whilst an additional eight tournament invitations will add to the diversity of the field.
This year’s tournament will also see the highest number of positions set aside for Fijian golfers, with a minimum of six places available from qualifying events in Fiji and for Fijian nationals. This ensures Fiji’s leading golfers continue to have the opportunity to compete and enhance their skills in a world-class tournament alongside the best players in the world.
With the PGA of Australia’s continuing relationship with the China Golf Association and the Korean Golf Association, players from both these tours will also be invited to play in the event.
With the involvement of The European Tour, the Fiji International cements its position as one of the strongest tournaments on the PGA Tour of Australasia. The allocation of Official World Golf Ranking points to the tournament is likely to increase as a result of this co-sanctioning.
The inaugural Fiji International in 2014 signalled Fiji’s official arrival onto the global golfing stage, with the Fijian Government, Fiji Tourism and Fiji’s number one player, Vijay Singh, all making a push to put their country on the lucrative world golfing map.
In 2015, the Fiji International established a reputation amongst the world’s best golfers as a must-attend event for themselves and their families.
This year, the Fiji International will expand its global presence and confirm its position as an integral tournament in the South Pacific region.
The tournament also boasts some of the most unique hospitality options in world golf with the par three fourth hole providing the perfect vantage point to watch the golf, whilst socialising on the beach.
More than just a golf tournament, the Fiji International aims to leave a lasting legacy for golf in the Pacific region, with the PGA of Australia supporting initiatives to introduce and grow the game in Fiji.
21 April 2016
New Year's Eve at Huntingdale Golf Club
Simon Homer Managing Director of TaylorMade-Adidas, Sir Vivian Richards, Captain of Huntingdale Golf Club and Peter Quatro played at Huntingdale on New Year's Eve. It was a great day at Huntingdale. Highlights include Sir Vivian Richards enjoying his new TaylorMade Irons and Woods. easyGolf is the corporate supplier of TaylorMade and can manage corporate tours and golf days.
31 December 2014
TaylorMade-adidas Golf and easyGolfWorldwide Travel & Tours Partnership Announcement
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TaylorMade adidas Golf Pacific Players Club (TMaG PPC) is the consumer based membership for TaylorMade Golf Pacific that provides members with exclusive content, keeps them up to date with new TaylorMade Golf products, provides access to member only offers and competition to win prizes money can't buy. For more info visit: www.tmagpacificclub.com/profile-centre/
easyGolfWorldwide will provide our advertised golf tour packages, bespoke golf tours and access to the greatest golf tournaments around the globe to all of the members of the TMaG PPC. We can tailor any golf experience whether that be here in Australia or any of the great golf courses around the world. For more info visit: www.easygolfworldwide.com.au/promotions/taylormade-golf
We will also be establishing golf days at some of the most exclusive and well respected golf courses here in Australia and New Zealand, specifically for the TaylorMade adidas Golf Pacific Players Club.
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This outfit was from my very first shoot ever for Mind the Curves.
It was in a freezing parking garage, with a photographer who patiently waited for me to stop pulling faces and playing the fool, while my stylist sweetly instructed me on how to pose, and ensured that I had a neck in the pictures and that they weren’t all just up-the-nostril shots, on top of doing all of the important stylisty things.
I learned a tremendous amount that day.
When I think back on it, I’m met with a strong wave of insecurity, and recall the mortification of having a camera pointed at me and how uncomfortable I was being the centre of attention for such a long period of time.
But when I look at the pictures, I see other things too. That dress is completely outside my comfort zone, but I dared to wear it. I got over myself, and my fears to take the first step towards a project I really believed in. If I can do that on day 1, what else can I accomplish on this journey?

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Glen Campbell’s daughter, the highly talented singer-songwriter and banjo player Ashley Campbell, told us in 2017 of her great pride in her father and his final album Adiós. The record made a remarkable debut at No.3 in the UK chart. It was Glen’s first time in the British Top 10 since 20 Golden Greats ended its run there in January 1977. On his passing in August 2017, it rose to a new peak of No.2.
“I heard it on the radio as I was on my drive over to the Universal office this morning,” said Ashley. “I’m so proud of my dad, it’s such a beautiful record.” Her father recorded his vocals in Nashville after his diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease in the aftermath of his 2011-12 world tour.
Glen’s former banjo player and close family friend Carl Jackson then directed the completion of Adiós, and you can read more about that role in our two interview features. Ashley sings and plays on the album, as do her brothers Cal and Shannon. She was finalizing her background vocals for the project only two months before release.
‘He’s going back to his roots’
The more traditional sound of Adiós highlights songs Glen admired and had performed live but, largely, never recorded. Ashley added: “I thought ‘It’s beautiful, he’s going back to his roots.’ Just a straight country and bluegrassy sound. I think it’s a nice change.”
A poignant highlight was a new version of “Postcard From Paris.” It’s one of four compositions by frequent collaborator Jimmy Webb and was previously cut for 2013’s See You There album. “I felt very honored to be asked to sing on the album,” said Ashley, “and I think with the particular song ‘Postcard From Paris,’ those lyrics mean a lot, especially now, ‘wish you were here.’ Obviously the song isn’t about Alzheimer’s, but for me it is.”
She says of the choice of material in general: “Some of them were songs that he would play when he was sitting around at home with a guitar, especially after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and started losing some of the newer stuff. If he sat down with a guitar, you could guarantee that the first song he would play would be one of these songs from the album.
“His go-to song was either [Bob Dylan‘s] ‘Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right’ or ‘A Thing Called Love’ [the Jerry Reed song made popular by Johnny Cash]. Those are two of the songs he actually sat down and taught me how to play on guitar, when I started touring with him.”
‘We were sharing their story as well’
The Campbell family have been widely praised for their openness over the singer’s condition. This was searingly depicted seen in the 2014 documentary Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me. “I can’t tell you how many people came up to me after they saw it and said thank you, and that they felt we were sharing their story as well,” says Ashley. “Up until [then], I don’t think it was really very publicly known what Alzheimer’s is and how it affects families.” Carl Jackson speaks in Part 1 and Part 3 of our Adiós interview series.
Ashley Campbell has won widespread praise for her own career in country-pop, as well as a banjo player. She won country airplay with her affecting, personal single “Remembering,” then received a string of four and five-star reviews for her solo debut of 2018, The Lonely One, which she followed in 2020 with Something Lovely.
Buy or stream Adiós.


text: Racism has occurred throughout the history of the world with one of the biggest occurrence happening in South Africa for a majority of the 20th century. Apartheid was a former policy of segregation and political and economic discrimination against non-European groups. This policy was popular in South Africa during the 20th Century after the National Party Of South Africa took power of the country during 1948. The government they placed was purely white and immediately started to enact already existing policies of racial segregation under a system of legislation called apartheid. This made non-white South Africans and the majority of the country’s population completely separated and isolated from the white population with the two populations being forced to live in separate areas and separate buildings built specifically for certain ethnic groups. Massive outcry against these racist policies was common but remained status quo in South Africa’s politics for 50 years until President F.W de Klerk and his government removed most of these policies and legislation in the early 1990’s. New laws were even put in place that supported apartheid and divided the people of South Africa even more. One prime example would be the South African government banning all marriages between whites and all other ethnic groups in the country. This ultimately stops multicultural lovers from getting married to each other stopping or at least significantly hindering the number of mixed children from being born. This can lead to speculation that the government did this to help better separate whites from other groups so they can apply more racist policies in the country and to purify the white population from any “corruption” that they perceive in mixed white children. Favoritism is also shown towards white at this time period as well. Many land acts were created to hand over 80 percent of the country’s land to the white population. Laws were also set in place for any non-whites to carry documents when entering restricted white exclusive land. Apartheid had many forms of resistance starting from non-violent demonstrations to rebellion. When apartheid policies were starting to be put more in place and grew a stronger influence in how the government is run activists groups rose as well to oppose the racist policies enforced by the South African government. One of these groups were called themselves the Congress of the People and in 1955 they adopted a freedom charter asserting”South Africa belongs to all who live in it, black or white.” In response, the government broke up on of their meetings and arrested 150 charging them all with high treason. This ultimately shows that the leaders of the nation at this point in history are extreme authoritarians and did crackdowns on anyone who opposes their views. Five years later in 1960 at the black township of Sharpeville, police fired against a group of unarmed black men associated with another group of activists called the Pan-African Congress killing 67 blacks and wounding 180. This event inspired the PAC and its mother group the ANC established a military resistance. Unfortunately, within a year most leaders of the armed resistance were sentenced to prison or executed with one of these leaders being Nelson Mandela, one of the founders of Umkhonto we Sizwe translating into “Spear of the Nation” in English and the official military wing of the ANC. Mandela was imprisoned and most resistance leaders dead or imprisoned hopes for an apartheid-free South Africa were slipping away with their defeat. However, through their defeat and his imprisonment people across the world began to take notice of South Africa’s racist government and authoritarian rule on the country. This lead to the apartheid of South Africa to become an international issue giving support to Mandela’s cause. Throughout the next couple of decades, resistance against apartheid still occurred across the entire country with one protest during 1976 outside of Johannesburg saw police opening fire with tear gas and guns. Following this, the United States and Great Britain implemented economic sanctions on the country as punishment for their crackdowns and police brutality against non-white ethnic groups. In 1989 massive change within the National Party occurred thanks to people across the world opposing apartheid, F.W De Klerk replaced the more conservative Pieter Botha and repealed the Population Registration Act and much of the other apartheid legislation in the country. On May 10, 1994, Nelson Mandela became the first black president in the history of South Africa. Under his presidency, he improved damaged race relations, formed the multiracial ” Government of National Unity,” and enacted a new constitution based on majority rule that prohibited discrimination against all minorities that made the government a non-white majority ending the apartheid system. In conclusion, apartheid was a big social justice issue in South Africa since it lead to discrimination, racism, and unfair treatment towards those who weren’t white. This ultimately divided the entire country into two and created a us vs them mentality amongst the people which goes against social justice since it promotes equality and fair treatment towards all members of a society.

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THE Commission on Elections (COMELEC) conducted a special registration for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and Senior Citizens on September 5 in all COMELEC offices nationwide.
Lawyer Marino Salas, Provincial Election Supervisor said the program gave priority for the vulnerable sector as part of the gender and development program of the COMELEC
Aside from the special registration day, COMELEC has designated a priority lane for PWDs and Senior Citizens during regular days of registration in all COMELEC offices province wide.
The deadline for registration of voters and updating of data of voters for the May 2019 local and national elections will be on September 29, 5 p.m.
He advised new voters to avoid last-minute registration since his office only has computers that can only serve 300 maximum capacity.
So far, 66,700 new voters have registered from July to August. The number will be added to the 1,791,000 that voted in last Barangay and SK elections.
COMELEC Pangasinan is also preparing for the automated election on May 2019 using the same computers but expects some modifications.
The period for filing of certificates of candidacies is October 1 to October 5. (Nora Dominguez)
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On March 1, 2021 I began my adventure in Diving Atlantis. As a tourism student, I had to do a 12-week internship in a tourist infrastructure. I chose to do it here, in Tenerife, in a diving center. We were three interns, all studying tourism. From our first day, the boss explained his business in detail to us and the whole team showed us how to carry out the tasks that were to be assigned to us. They took the time to make us comfortable so that we felt integrated and comfortable with the various tasks assigned. Diving Atlantis is a place where team members become friends, it only took a few days for us to feel like fish in water. As for scuba diving, only one of us already had his Open Water Diver (Open Water is the first PADI certification). But in addition to acquiring skills for our studies at the level of the practice of different languages, managing customers and reservations, etc ... we were also offered to learn and acquire PADI certifications, up to Dive Master with the instructors of Diving Atlantis, who are very competent, experienced and of exemplary interpersonal skills.
Moreover, Diving Atlantis is not just a dive center. It is also possible to make excursions as a kayak guide to meet dolphins and turtles. Each member of the team should be able to perform these tasks. To do this, training has been put in place to become a kayak guide, which was an additional opportunity for us. As for everyday life, the days are quite busy. We open the dive center at 09:45. A typical day, if we stay at the center, is going to be welcoming customers and handling the cash register, preparing the clients, cleaning the equipment. If we have free time, we can also go diving in front of the dive center which is our main spot the “Rays bay”, where an incredible variety of marine life lives and makes it one of the most beautiful dive sites of Tenerife. Some days we also go to other spots to discover the variety of wonderful aquatic world of Tenerife. All good things come to an end, our internship ended in mid-May, after 3 months with the Diving Atlantis team. It was an unforgettable experience, which allowed us to learn a lot and make great encounters. I can't recommend this adventure enough!

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