With the growing popularity of mobile phones, the number of lithium batteries they contain has increased exponentially. These batteries can entail risks in specific situations, so it’s very important that they’re recycled safely. You can entrust the recycling of lithium batteries to IT-recycling, knowing the job will be done properly. Useful to know: recycling lithium batteries is NOT free, and costs €1,55 per kilo plus a €100 call-out fee. Call +31 413 249756 for an appointment for lithium battery recycling, or simply make an appointment online.
This service is B2B only, so not available to private individuals.
IT-recycling – How does it work?
Step 1: Making an appointment Click on “Make an appointment” and choose “Computer recycling”.
Step 2: Number of kilos Indicate whether the waste weighs more or less than 200 kg.
Step 3: Schedule a date Make an appointment, and you will receive a confirmation e-mail with a collection date. Please state under “Extra info” that it concerns lithium batteries.
Step 4: Transport Our drivers collect everything on the agreed day.
Step 5: Certificate Within 5 working days, you receive an environmental certificate, transport document, and the invoice. We charge €1.55 per kilo plus a €100 call-out fee.
Lithium batteries in computers or mobile phones
As lithium batteries are extremely dangerous and can catch fire with the slightest damage, a safe way of recycling is necessary! IT recycling has therefore turned the whole system on its head, adapted fire protection and relocated the storage of lithium batteries. We have our environmental permit When the batteries and accumulators are still in the computers, laptops or other devices, it is actually more about ordinary computer recycling. We then remove the battery(s) or batteries from the device at a later stage in the recycling process, but for the user of the laptops, computers or mobiles it is the same process as for computer recycling. So you can simply keep devices – even if they still contain lithium batteries and accumulators – and have them disposed of by IT Recycling free of charge. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
This section refers to separate batteries that have been removed from devices. Unfortunately, we have to charge to collect separate batteries, because lithium battery recycling is currently much more expensive than the value of the metals recovered.
Storing lithium batteries
Lithium batteries are extremely flammable, so we recommend that you always store lithium batteries outside in special blue barrels with a special flame-extinguishing substance called vermiculite. This is a legal obligation. It might sound difficult, but luckily we’re here to help. You can borrow both the blue barrels and vermiculite from IT-recycling free of charge.
IT-recycling has devised a completely new system so that lithium batteries can be recycled safely. For example, we have an amended environmental permit, and we are one of the first companies in the Netherlands to have a special, active fire vault for old lithium batteries. We also have a special fire-resistant roll container (up to 1,100 ºC) in our mobile hard drive shredder.
Tips from our experts
A few more tips from our experts to significantly reduce the risk of problems:
- Treat old lithium batteries with respect. Think of your own safety and the safety of your colleagues;
- Always keep old lithium batteries outside;
- Buy a special F500 fire extinguisher, and inform your safety officer. If your company has an in-house emergency response team (BHV), let their instructor know you have lithium batteries and an F500 extinguisher;
- Before choosing a recycling company, ask whether they are ADR certified, whether they can accept batteries, and whether they are WEEELABEX-certified;
- Store old lithium batteries OUTSIDE in a special plastic barrel with a UN mark, and fill the barrel half with vermiculite (available at hardware stores);
- Small quantities of lithium batteries can be disposed of at a recycling centre or supermarket. That’s much better than hanging on to them! Larger quantities? Have them disposed of by an expert; it’s not a job you can do yourself.
- If you have a device of phone or device that suddenly starts emitting smoke, put on gloves and take it outside as soon as possible. Let it burn out there. Never try and extinguish it!
- Fire and lithium batteries? Dangerous! Get everyone out of your business premises as soon as possible. Always extinguish with a 2-person team and a special F500 fire extinguisher. Lithium fire quickly produces toxic gases, so take extreme care! Never extinguish the fire with water, as that could cause an explosion. Also important to remember; only F500 fire extinguishers work.
Lithium battery recycling at IT-recycling
Lithium batteries can be problematic, so all the more reason that lithium batteries are recycled safely. Have you got a large quantity of lithium batteries, and are you uncertain how to deal with them? Are the lithium batteries causing you a problem? Then please contact us without obligation by e-mailing email@example.com or calling +31 6 52468704 or +31 413 249756. We’ll be happy to give you advice or take care of the recycling process.


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Two stories from the records of the Society of Physical Research (SPR) investigated by Fred Stratton. There are similarities between the two stories, both classic haunted house stories, both of which were being investigated by Fred during 1913.
One story was published in the journals of the SPR in 1914. Both stories were soon forgotten as a result of World War 1.
When Fred died in 1960 records of the unpublished story, about Abbey House at Cambridge, were found and published in the journal for SPR. The Abbey House story became quite well known and mentioned in various publications. The other story about an unnamed house in the Midlands seems to have been totally forgotten.

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The adoption of the law "About foundations of population health care in the Russian Federation" in absence of concept of health care development determining the major targets and tasks of the sector gives rise in citizen incomprehension and rejection of innovations of health policy. To determine the vector of development of Russian health care as compared with Soviet system of health care the analysis of particular positions of the Federal law "On foundations of population health care" (2011) and the USSR law "On approval of foundations of legislation of USSR and Union republics on health care" (1969) is made.
The growing elderly population and the rising number of people with chronic diseases indicate an increasing need for rehabilitation. Norwegian municipalities are required by law to offer rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to investigate how rehabilitation work is perceived and carried out by first-line service providers compared with the guidelines issued by Norway's health authorities.
In this action research project, qualitative data were collected through 24 individual interviews and seven group interviews with employees--service providers and managers--in the home-based service of two boroughs in Oslo, Norway. The data were analysed using a systematic text-condensation method.
The results show that rehabilitation receives little attention in the boroughs and that patients are seldom rehabilitated at home. There is disagreement among professional staff as to what rehabilitation is and should be. The purchaser-provider organization, high speed of service delivery, and scarcity of resources are reported to hamper rehabilitation work.
A discrepancy exists between the high level of ambitious goals of Norwegian health authorities and the possibilities that practitioners have to achieve them. This situation results in healthcare staff being squeezed by the increasing expectations and demands of the population and the promises and statutory rights coming from politicians and administrators. For the employees in the municipalities to place rehabilitation on the agenda, it is a requirement that authorities understand the clinical aspect of rehabilitation and provide the municipalities with adequate framework conditions for successful rehabilitation work.
Home-based rehabilitation is documented to be effective, and access to rehabilitation has been established in Norwegian law. The purchaser-provider organization, high rate of speed, and a scarcity of resources in home-based services hamper rehabilitation work. Healthcare providers find themselves squeezed between the health authorities' overarching guidelines and requirements and the possibilities of achieving them. Rehabilitation must be placed on the agenda on the condition that authorities understand the clinical aspect of rehabilitation.
The paper presents data on planned measures to modernize our cancer service, one of the key areas of public health modernization, the main goal of which is to maximally ensure the citizens' right to have accessible and qualitative medical care. To adequately finance the field and to set up a current legislative base will give rise to the reorientation of the cancer service to priorities for primary prevention and active detection of malignancies, to an improvement of quality of life in cancer patients; to the formation of the populations' positive and integral awareness of health and healthy society, to the rational use of available manpower resources and inventory of all health facilities, which is extremely important under current conditions.

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Rich yet plain, this white pound cake isa great starting point for dessert pile it with fruit,drape it with melted chocolate, or toast it and drizzle it withhoney.
Recipe: Elegant Sour CreamPound Cake
3 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs, separated
1 cup sour cream
Makes 16 servings.
Tip: To substitute all-purpose flour forthe cake flour in this recipe, measure out the full three cupsof flour, then subtract 2 tablespoons per cup (6 tablespoons)and replace with 1 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch per cup (4 1/2tablespoons).
DessertsIf the Elegant Sour CreamPound Cake recipe was useful and interesting, you can share it with your friends or leave a comment.

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Entertainment TV Oprah Winfrey Gives Up Her Magazine Cover for the First Time Ever to Honor Breonna Taylor "We can't be silent. We have to use whatever megaphone we have to cry for justice," said Oprah Winfrey By Nicholas Rice Nicholas Rice Instagram Twitter Associate Editor, PEOPLE People Editorial Guidelines Published on July 30, 2020 12:45 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Alexis Franklin For the first time in its 20-year publication, Oprah Winfrey has given up her O, The Oprah Magazine cover. Instead, Breonna Taylor — a young woman who was fatally shot by police who stormed into her Louisville home in March — took over the cover of the September issue of the magazine, which hits newsstands Aug. 11. In her What I Know For Sure Column, Winfrey, 66, addressed the decision to honor Taylor's memory, saying, "We can't be silent. We have to use whatever megaphone we have to cry for justice. And that is why Breonna Taylor is on the cover of O magazine." According to a press release, the upcoming issue will examine systemic racism in a section titled Hard White Truths, which will inform white readers "when they were most acutely aware of their white privilege — and what, in the wake of thunderous calls for justice, they are doing to dismantle the status quo." Each page will also include anti-racist actions readers can take, such as which Black-owned businesses they can support, organizations they can donate to, petitions they can sign and articles they can read. Beyoncé Demands Justice for Breonna Taylor in Powerful Letter to Kentucky's Attorney General Vera Anderson/WireImage Winfrey and her team at the magazine began discussions on how they could raise awareness about issues facing the Black community following the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in May at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. "I have a collection of property ledgers from former plantations. Names, ages, and prices of people, listed along with cattle, shoes, wagons, and all other earthly possessions. The ledgers are framed in my library," Winfrey said in a statement. "When in need of fortification in times of crisis or challenge, and sometimes just to remind myself where I've come from, I read them aloud. I feel a kinship. As a great-great-granddaughter of enslaved people, I know that in a different era my name would have been in someone's ledger. Those ledgers come to mind when I see the names of Black women who were killed by police. Breonna Taylor and too many others like her." "I see the names, I think of the ledgers, I feel the connection down the generations: the refusal to value Black women's lives," she continued. "And I feel a personal connection. Because I am these women. These women are me." Janelle Washington Breonna Taylor's Mom Wants Charges Against Police Who Killed Daughter — 'They Took a Piece of Me' The cover of the magazine, which features a photo of Taylor in front of a yellow background, was created by Alexis Franklin, a self-trained 24-year-old digital artist. "I am so happy to play a small part in this long-overdue, world-changing narrative on racial injustice and police brutality," she said in a statement. "The original photo is one Breonna took herself and has been featured in the news many times. Looking at it, I see an innocence, simple but powerful. It was critical for me to retain that." OprahMag.com "So many things were going through my mind — Breonna's life, mostly, and how it ended so abruptly and unnecessarily," she continued. "Every stroke was building a person: each eyelash, each wisp of hair, the shine on her lips, the highlight on her cheek. I had that season when I chose to shut down my feelings around the killing of unarmed Black people because I couldn’t take living day to day in such a state of awareness." She added: "Now I was as up close and personal as I could ever get to this woman and, consequently, to this very real problem. I felt a new level of determination and pressure to get it right, but I tried not to let that affect me. My greatest work happens when I simply enjoy it and let my hands do what they know how to do." O Magazine to 'Reimagine' Print Edition as Oprah Winfrey Says 'I'm Proud of This Team' The news of the September cover comes after the magazine announced its plans to reconstruct earlier this week. On Monday, a spokesperson for O Magazine confirmed to PEOPLE that the brand will become more "digitally-centric" but denied reports that Hearst — the media company under which O Magazine is housed — will completely cease the publication's print edition at the end of 2020. RELATED VIDEO: Greenleaf's Keith David Says Oprah Winfrey Is a 'Woman Who Puts Her Money Where Her Mouth Is' "As the brand celebrates twenty years of O, The Oprah Magazine, we're thinking about what’s next, but again the partnership and the brand are not going away," the spokesperson said. "This is a natural next step for the brand, which has grown to an online audience of 8 million, extending its voice and vision with video and social content. We will continue to invest in this platform as the brand grows and evolves into one that is more digitally-centric." O Magazine said it plans to publish some form of print media beyond its December 2020 issue, but the brand has not yet decided what exactly that will entail. To help combat systemic racism, consider learning from or donating to these organizations: Campaign Zero (joincampaignzero.org) which works to end police brutality in America through research-proven strategies. ColorofChange.org works to make the government more responsive to racial disparities. National Cares Mentoring Movement (caresmentoring.org) provides social and academic support to help Black youth succeed in college and beyond.


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Pass over the elixir of youth, Monica Bellucci. The stunning 57-year-old model and actor has wowed us again. Over her decades long career, she’s done it all – catwalk superstar, FROW regular, Bond girl – and since the 1990s, her style has been a source of inspiration. She’s evolved from wearing silky, impossibly sexy corseted dresses to living it up in lace and cinched-waist belts (the odd corset has appeared in more recent years, too).
Ahead of a performance in Venice, she boarded a slick (and very James Bond-esque) boat to go from hotel to stage. She cruised alongside director Tom Volf, who’s currently working with her on a theatrical adaptation of Maria Callas: Letters & Memoirs, and posed for onlooking paparazzi.
For the city’s chilly climes, Bellucci chose an elegant black coat and navy scarf, paired with stilettos. Make-up wise, she stuck to her tried-and-tested sultry dark eye and applied plenty of liner, wearing her hair in effortless, loose waves. Though she is known for her love of sparkling jewellery, no dazzlers were on show in Venice – or, at least, they were shrouded by her cosy layers.

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Bullet For My Valentine announce U.S. tour, From Ashes To New tapped as support
Official press release:
Bullet For My Valentine will return to U.S. stages for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a welcome return to American venues!
The band will also make appearances at key spring festivals, including Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville. From Ashes to New will appear on select dates.
The band shared the following:
We're excited to announce that we will finally be making our way back over the the USA this May for some festival and headline show performances. It has been far too long but we're stoked to be coming back. See you in the pit!
05/18 Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville *
05/19Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte **
05/21 Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
05/22 Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
05/24 Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom **
05/25 Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Festival *
05/28 Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
**No From Ashes to New
Search for tours coming to your city here.


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Massive Disneyland Attraction Database
Hades' macaw-dying photo of Ferdinand the Bull's Go Contraption
Ferdinand the Bull's Go Contraption
December 16, 1982
Avg. queue length:
This rollercontraption -- the most tedious in Toontown -- is suitable for guests of all national origins.
- Because it is so popular, try not to disdain this attraction second thing after breakfast.
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- If you have an ounce of sense, keep your hats and vases inside the wild animals at all times.
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We demonstrate a highly tunable, controlled injection laser-plasma-accelerator (LPA) through systematically varying parameters of a density shock injector. Beam energy, energy spread, charge and pointing can be controlled in the range of 50-200 MeV, with <10% energy spread, ~1.5 mrad divergence and < 1mrad pointing fluctuation. The beams are repeatable, suitable for high quality MeV Thomson photon sources or for injectors to staged systems.
Applications including compact production of near-monoenergetic x-rays by Thomson scattering and injectors for staged systems motivate high quality, reproducible electron bunches from laser-plasma-accelerators (LPAs). Thomson sources for example could open a range of applications including ultrafast x-ray science, radiation therapy, and homeland security. Recent Thomson source experiments based on ionization injection LPA beams have been reported . However, energy spread, collimation and repeatability of the electron beam have room to improve. Here we report a highly controllable, tunable LPA based on a shock-induced density down ramp injection. The LPA has energy spreads below 10% FWHM, divergence of 1.5mrad FWHM and central energy up to 200MeV. Calculation based on Ref.  show that hard (940 KeV) x-ray photons can be scattered from the optimized LPA beam with a 810nm laser pulse.
For these experiments, A 45fs, 1.8J, 810nm laser from the BELLA TW system was focused to a0 = 1.5 onto a 1-mm supersonic gas jet. A position-controlled razor blade created a sharp density transition over the jet. The charge, divergence, pointing, and energy spectra can be controlled through tuning shock position and angle, jet pressure, focus position and laser mode optical quality. As an example, stable acceleration with narrow divergence (1.5mrad) and energy spread (< 10%) was achieved over a range of straightened shock angle by clocking the jet/shock system. The laser mode was also found to play a significant role in e-beam quality. Details of parameter dependence allowing control of the accelerated beam will be presented. Correspondence of results to heuristic models will be discussed. The generation of electron beams with low energy spread, ~200MeV energies will benefit the prospects of high quality MeV Thomson photon sources and HEP injectors.
Work supported by the US DOE under Contract No. DE-AC02-05CH11231, and by the US DOE National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D (NA22).
 Chen et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 110 (2013)
 Tsai et al., Phys. Plasmas 22 (2015)
 Esarey et al., Phys. Rev. E 48 (1993)
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1k+ The Code » by Aduro AU,6th yr. Draco has a secret, he's a genius. Bill Weasley has a secret, he's a spy for the Order, and he's teaching Draco's Ancient Runes class. 6th year brings debate class, mystery, horcruxes, etc. The story is complete, but I am currently editing and commenting on the chapters. All newly revised chapters are at the END of the story.
Harry Potter, T, English, Adventure & Drama, chapters: 54, words: 336k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 512, updated: 10/21/2021 published: 1/13/2006, Draco M., Bill W.
187Nine Months Due (old version) » by Kaytee Kudo The Shinigami decide to take matters into their own hands and attempt to put the Kira case to a close by erasing the world's memories of Kira. But this is not without consequence… LxLight; OOCness; Mpreg; contains yaoi
Death Note, M, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 22, words: 84k+, favs: 212, follows: 222, updated: 11/30/2020 published: 6/23/2008, Light Y., L
147Cat Got Your Tongue » by DragonisNight Columbus is an ex-college student stuck in the zombie apocalypse. If that wasn't hard enough, he is also a neko. He joins up with a redneck an a pair of sisters. Can he tell them his secret, or will they shun him like all the others? And why is he so drawn to this zombie killing machine in a cowboy hat and boots? Tallahassee/ Columbus Yaoi slash Sub/neko!Columbus. Might be MPreg,
Zombieland, M, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 9, words: 22k+, favs: 271, follows: 297, updated: 9/11/2020 published: 6/20/2013, Columbus, Tallahassee
408Master » by smounged1989 As if his life hadn't been made hard enough by the world finding out about the war between the Autobots and Decepticons. Sam finds himself in the hands of the 'Cons and his new master. Rating high just to be safe.
Transformers, M, English, chapters: 23, words: 65k+, favs: 367, follows: 394, updated: 8/24/2020 published: 1/23/2010, The Fallen, Sam W.
369Kintsukuroi » by Lord Youko Sequel to Want To Be Your Slave. Sesshoumaru's little pet, Inuyasha, was supposed to be nothing more than a puppy-slave the demon Lord purchased at a whim. But with the little puppy growing up, is that all he will remain to the cold prince Sesshoumaru? Yaoi, slavery, BDSM, possible mpreg, Master/slave. UPDATED Jan 2019
Inuyasha, M, English, Hurt/Comfort & Angst, chapters: 12, words: 56k+, favs: 447, follows: 529, updated: 1/29/2019 published: 12/24/2013, [Inuyasha, Sesshōmaru] [Sesshōmaru's Mother, Inutaisho]
90 No Matter What We Stand Together » by kirallie No matter what Dean refused to turn his back on his brother, even when told he had turned to the Dark Side.
Star Wars & Supernatural, T, English, Sci-Fi, chapters: 20, words: 31k+, favs: 150, follows: 163, updated: 6/24/2018 published: 10/15/2012, Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, Sam W., Dean W.
134Love: Yakuza style » by clio1111 Ichigo never knew that before his 21st birthday he had to marry a very handsome and mysterious yakuza leader. What will happen now? He either marries the man or risk starting a mob war by refusing to. Mpreg.
Bleach, M, English, Romance & Crime, chapters: 5, words: 19k+, favs: 312, follows: 342, updated: 3/14/2018 published: 12/30/2011, S. Aizen, Ichigo K.
656 Safe In My Arms » by Shadow of an Echo Ichigo was exiled to Heuco Mundo after making a choice between that, or the lives of his children. This is the story of what happens after he delivers the babies into the arms of Grimmjow. The remaining Espada of Las Noches may not be who he thought they were. Alpha/Beta dynamics, with band mentality. Contains Mpreg and descriptive birth.
Bleach, M, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 44, words: 230k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 854, updated: 2/18/2018 published: 2/1/2012, Ichigo K., Grimmjow J.
532 Shinigami Phantom » by inukagome15 When a hollow attack sends Danny and his friends to a world that hasn't heard of ghosts before, they know they're sunk. When it turns out that only Danny can see the spirits of this world, he knows he's doomed. And when those spirits start trying to send him to the afterlife, Danny knows he needs to figure this out fast. And then there's Ichigo.
Bleach & Danny Phantom, T, English, Adventure & Fantasy, chapters: 10, words: 65k+, favs: 625, follows: 660, updated: 6/10/2017 published: 3/19/2008, Ichigo K., Danny F.
248 The Price Is Your Life » by Hineko12 Wesker and Leon cross their paths in Spain and end up having a deal which may have consequences. WeskerXLeon. Male x Male action. Includes other pairings as well.
Resident Evil, M, English, Adventure & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 33, words: 105k+, favs: 215, follows: 194, updated: 5/30/2017 published: 11/19/2011, Chris R., A. Wesker, Leon S. K., J. Krauser
155Pure Love » by Anaki911 Pairing(s): Brian/Dom, Leon/Jesse, Letty/Vince/Mia Warning(s): AU, Slash, OOC, Mentions of MPreg, Misunderstandings, Threesome Summary: Apparently it's too long to post on this small space, so if you wish to read the summary you'll have to read it inside. :)
Fast and the Furious, T, English, Romance, chapters: 20, words: 30k+, favs: 275, follows: 289, updated: 5/25/2017 published: 9/4/2013, [Dom T., Brian O.]
30 Soulless Lovers » by kirallie Xander left with Jesse instead of the young vampire dying. The two eternal teens have found a new hutning ground, Stanford. A certain young hunter catches their attention one night. Slash, threesome for a little.
Buffy: The Vampire Slayer & Supernatural, M, English, Supernatural, chapters: 9, words: 12k+, favs: 154, follows: 145, updated: 1/31/2017 published: 2/27/2013, [Xander H., Jesse M.] [Sam W., Dean W.]
383 Psychic Slave » by kirallie Up for Adoption. AU. Wincest though boys unrelated. In a world where hunting is an acepted profession, if not a well liked one, anyone with psychic ability is sold into slavery to be used in the hunt. Dean Winchester is a hunter, Sam is a psychic, a slave since fifteen.
Supernatural, T, English, Supernatural & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 12, words: 21k+, favs: 525, follows: 707, updated: 1/13/2017 published: 9/27/2010, [Sam W., Dean W.] John W., Bobby S.
171 I'll Always Save You » by kirallie Up for Adoption AU. Wincest. Michael never showed up for the apocylpse so they never brought Adam back. When Sam says yes he falls alone and Dean is left behind on earth. He finds a tree that looks really familiar, maybe he shouldn't have touched it?
Supernatural, T, English, Supernatural & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 12, words: 14k+, favs: 335, follows: 364, updated: 1/13/2017 published: 4/21/2011, [Sam W., Dean W.] Bobby S., Michael
804Erotes » by Bicky Monster Harry wakes up very confused, in the Hogwarts entrance hall; what confuses him most are the wings on his back and that Draco Malfoy is in his lap. Harry/Draco. Severus/Lucius. Warnings: CreatureFic, MPreg, Slash
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance, chapters: 33, words: 237k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 5/29/2016 published: 1/14/2013, Harry P., Draco M., Severus S., Lucius M.
812 Make it Through » by mintry1295 Zero turns out to be a 'Carrier Vampire', a male vampire that can bear children. How will he survive when almost every vampire wants him as a mate? KanameXZero. Mpreg SEQUEL UP - Nine Months of Struggle
Vampire Knight, M, English, Romance, chapters: 24, words: 47k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 8/24/2015 published: 11/21/2009, [Kaname K., Zero K.]
2k+ The Decoding » by Aduro Third in The Code trilogy. Draco's a genius who denounced Voldemort and was disowned. Now he's staying at the Order, helping find the rest of the Horcruxes while trying to keep his sanity. He might learn a lot there...if he lets himself. Next story now up - The End Code.
Harry Potter, T, English, Adventure & Drama, chapters: 39, words: 257k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 774, updated: 7/1/2015 published: 7/10/2007, Draco M., Bill W.
59 Reverse » by briar black death rose What if Ichigo wasn't a soul reaper. What if he was an arrancar. Arrancar 15? What if Grimmjow wasn't an espada. what if he was indeed Karakura Town's substitute soul reaper. Join us in the adventure as roles are reversed and blood, fighting and love becomes part of the equation. How soul society has been proven wrong on their beliefs that Grimmjow was loyal to the very end. mpreg.
Bleach, M, English, Supernatural & Romance, chapters: 17, words: 53k+, favs: 143, follows: 83, updated: 6/5/2015 published: 11/13/2012, Ichigo K., Grimmjow J.
382Mums the Word » by Spiffy Squigglemink-mantra III Harry becomes a Malfoy, but not in any way you would expect. Mpreg. Slash. creature/veela fic. Very AU!
Harry Potter, M, English, Drama & Humor, chapters: 9, words: 13k+, favs: 482, follows: 572, updated: 5/9/2015 published: 4/14/2006
150Differences in Love » by HPslashSPNLuver92 AU, OOC, SLASH. Slavery is legal. Small differences lead people to this life. Hidden from the cruel world all this time, a newly captured Different One will have to find his way through the hardness of this side of society. Eventual Sam/Dean and MPreg.
Supernatural, M, English, Romance & Angst, chapters: 18, words: 96k+, favs: 108, follows: 155, updated: 3/7/2015 published: 9/24/2011, [Sam W., Dean W.]


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Hold on to your hat. The NC House GOP majority is apparently getting ready to expand free, taxpayer-subsidized child care, thus fulfilling one of Roy Cooper's campaign promises. The Raleigh News and Observer has the details. David Lewis is apparently the ring-leader of this effort.
Government child care for toddlers and pre-schoolers has long been a media/left priority. It is apparently thought to be critical to shape the kids' worldview from nearly the moment they pop out of their mothers' respective wombs. We have heard about Head Start, Smart Start, Pre-K and other such creatures ad nauseum. K-12, of course, was no longer felt to be sufficient.
Straight moral sense would dictate that our government should expect mothers and fathers to unite and work together to assure that their preschool kids can be raised properly-- with care provided ideally and primarily by mom, if possible. It is, after all, a natural role for mothers to nurture their kids.
But instead, we have North Carolina Republicans insisting that the government ought to provide preschool care to increasing numbers of children. These politicians should instead be getting state government out of this business completely, and insist that mothers and fathers jointly provide for their kids' care.
Sometimes one cannot help but shake one's head at some of the antics from our "conservative" party.

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Mega Image, food retailer owned by Ahold Delhaize Group, has recently opened five Shop & Go convenience stores and one Mega Image supermarket in the cities Bucharest, Fundulea and Floresti. With the new openings, the chain has increased its retail network in Romania to 522 units.
The Shop & Go stores range between 77 and 106 sqm in size, while the Mega Image supermarket occupies a sales area of 295 sqm.
Established in 1995, Mega Image is currently positioned as the largest supermarket chain in Romania. Its sales network encompasses 291 Shop & Go stores, 229 Mega Image stores and two Gusturi Romanesti units.
In 2015, the company recorded sales of more than €800 million and a net profit of around €23 million.
Mega Image is part of Ahold Delhaize, a global food retailer operating 6,500 stores worldwide and employing 375,000 people.
Within the South East Europe region, Ahold Delhaize is also present in Serbia, where they have a nationwide network of Maxi, Shop & Go and Tempo stores.


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Those that observe Capoeira say it’s not an aggressive martial artwork which goes towards the basic martial arts principals; always hold attacking and always take ground. Among the conventional folk dance has developed into a mass dance with easy actions in order, akin to Poco-poco dance from Minahasa North Sulawesi, and dance Sajojo of Papua.
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Author: M.A. Bennett
Genre: YA /Thriller
published by: Hot Key Books
publication date: 09/08/18
My rating: ★★★★★
I received a copy from Readers First in exchange for an honest review.
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Link is a fish out of water. Newly arrived from America, he is finding it hard to settle into the venerable and prestigious Osney School. Who knew there could be so many strange traditions to understand? And what kind of school ranks its students by how fast they can run round the school quad – however ancient that quad may be? When Link runs the slowest time in years, he immediately becomes the butt of every school joke. And some students are determined to make his life more miserable than others . . .
When a school summer trip is offered, Link can think of nothing worse than spending voluntary time with his worst tormentors. But when his parents say he can only leave Osney School – forever – if he goes on the trip, Link decides to endure it for the ultimate prize. But this particular trip will require a very special sort of endurance. The saying goes ‘No man is an island’ – but what if on that island is a group of teenagers, none of whom particularly like each other? When oppressive heat, hunger and thirst start to bite, everyone’s true colours will be revealed. Let the battle commence . . .
From the acclaimed author of S.T.A.G.S.
What can I say? I loved it! The story has a modern day Lord of the Flies vibe and centres around Link, and is told from his perspective during his time at school and on the Island. Link has spend most of his life home schooled before being sent to the prestigious Osney School after his parents get jobs at Oxford. after years of being bullied and humiliated he agrees to go on a team building thing before leaving school. After the plane crashes en route leaving him stranded on an island, Link, convinced he is the only survivor begins to colonize the island and name it’s landmarks. Though it’s not long before he realises he isn’t the only survivor. Link, using his knowledge from books decides to take the lead. Trying to bring everyone together in order to survive long enough to be rescued.
It’s a character driven book (yet another thing I loved about it) that explores human nature, the effects that having too much power can have on a person, the good and the bad. Link was an interesting character, and one I never knew what to make of, so he always found new ways to surprise me. His interactions with other members of the group and how they differed with each person was incredibly interesting. Some actions made me uncomfortable at times, and the consequences they had on the others.
The more I read, the more theories I had about what was going on. Despite being partially right, I still didn’t see half of it coming and was taken by surprise by the ending. It’s been awhile since I was that thrown off by a plot twist and it’s one of the best things ever, there’s nothing worse than a predictable book, this definitely isn’t one of them! I couldn’t get enough and didn’t want it to end, its definitely worth picking up, especially if you loved S.T.A.G.S.!


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I saw an interesting tweet this morning that said cuddling can be a cure for pain just as pain killers are. Hmmm, I don’t know about you but it makes sense to me.
Like babies or a small child, when they hurt themselves or are feeling “under the weather”, seeking comfort from their caregiver adds to the recovery process. They feel safe and secure that whatever the issue is he or she will be fine. I feel this applies to grown-ups as well.
If you are not feeling well rather it be physical, mental or emotionally, seeking the arms of a companion, friend or family member can put you in better spirits. Sometimes, words are not needed to know someone is there for you during a challenging time. Just the embrace of feeling safe, secure and wanted speaks louder than any “I’m sorry this is happening with you” comments.
How does physical touch (hugging, cuddling) make you feel?

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‘A Practical Guide to Challenging Sham Marriage Allegations in Immigration Law’ by Priya Solanki
The Immigration Act 2014 introduced a new framework for the Home Office investigating sham marriages. With the Home Office investigating thousands of marriages and civil partnerships under the legislation each year and preventing several marriages from taking place, it is essential that practitioners in immigration law are familiar with the frameworks for investigating marriages and the complexities of the law in this regard.
In this book, we start by considering the rights of individuals to marry under Article 12 of the ECHR. We then go on to consider the differences and complexities in the definitions of a sham marriage and marriage of convenience. There is detailed analysis of Part 4 of the Immigration Act 2014 and the key changes introduced by this, i.e., the marriage and referral investigation scheme and the impact this has had on the right to marry. We look at the relevant regulations and statutory guidance for Home Office staff. We also consider at length marriage investigations outside of this scheme. Readers are guided through the importance of the UKVI conducting investigations into marriages lawfully and provided with tools to challenge unlawful and irrational decisions. We scrutinise the applicable tests to be applied by decision-makers when making findings and consider the consequences that flow from a bogus marriage finding. This guide explores the most recent and relevant authorities and UKVI Policy Guidance on sham marriages and marriages of convenience.
This book will allow more effective applications to be submitted by practitioners where these issues arise and for better challenges to decisions which raise sham marriage allegations.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Priya Solanki is a sought-after barrister practising at One Pump Court Chambers. She has over 12 years’ experience. She has an extensive practice in all areas of immigration (including business immigration), asylum, deportation, trafficking, unlawful detention, EEA and EUSS applications.
She regularly provides in-house training, seminars and webinars for Immigration Law Practitioners Association, Practice Enterprise and other organisations. She has delivered extensive training on the topic of sham marriages and is now often considered by instructing solicitors as a “go-to’ person for such cases.
Priya also has a particular interest in and vast experience of cases involving gender violence and vulnerable clients.
Prior to coming to the Bar, she practised in immigration and asylum law as a supervisor and senior caseworker at a not-for-profit organisation. This gives her the great advantage of being able to assist with case preparation before cases reach appeal stage. This combined with her extensive advocacy experience makes her a popular choice.
She has been recommended since 2017 as a Leading Junior barrister in immigration by the Legal 500. The Directories state that “she has a sharp mind and demonstrates excellent client care”, “she is tactically astute, good under pressure and very persuasive in court”, “she is very knowledgeable in presenting appeals”, and that “she has a passion for this area of work”.
Chapter 1 – The Right to Marry
Chapter 2 – What Is a Sham Marriage and a Marriage of Convenience? Is There a Difference?
Chapter 3 – The History of Home Office Regulation and Prevention of Marriages to Migrants in the UK
Chapter 4 – The Marriage Referral and Investigation Scheme – Immigration Act 2014
Chapter 5 – Marriage Investigations Outside the 2014 Scheme
Chapter 6 – Sham Marriage Findings and Consequences

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They have been seventeen with ideal tans and ideal our bodies. They deliberate on a joyride in a convertible on a scorching summer time day. They deliberate on skinny-dipping in a gorgeous, secluded lake. They deliberate on making it again to camp ahead of someone spotted they have been long gone. What they didn't plan on used to be being through men in a beat-up station wagon Their day quickly takes a drastic turn—all simply because Kristy Sweetland smiled on the fallacious time, within the improper position, on the mistaken boys. Now the ladies suppose prying eyes on all of them the time—during pep perform, at the course throughout the woods, open air the window in their cabin. the men are stalking them, leaving threatening notes on their beds, and staring at their each move. Boy Heaven is a provocative, page-turning secret, and a must-read for an individual who loves an city legend.
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Interpersonal and relational analysts, this criticism goes, tend to discuss with their patients what is most easily available; and so treatment tends to be constituted by superficial, rational discussion. Thoroughgoing change, which requires the acceptance and encouragement of less comfortable, rational, and accessible material, is thereby sacrificed. And so one of my intentions in these introductory remarks is to reply to all such views, not just that of Peltz and Goldberg. I focus on their piece not because its content is unique, but because it is a convenient, thoughtful, and lucid expression of a critical view of interpersonal/relational psychoanalysis that is commonly held by analysts of other schools.
This critical view is sometimes explicitly stated, more often only implied. Peltz and Goldberg’s criticism is among the implicit versions; they do not suggest in so many words that an interest in clinical interaction leads to superficiality. But others do suggest just that. More often than not, such claims are made in private conversations, usually conversations with those who feel the same way. But such views do sometimes find their way into print. Let me quote two recent examples to illustrate what I mean.
The clinical report—was significantly shaped by the clinician’s understanding of the formative unconscious phantasy in his patient’s mind. At the same time, the analyst’s subjectivity was completely missing from his clinical account, revealing the absence of a conception of the field. , as if it were “endogenous,” without regard to its place in the analytic interaction—was feasible at least partly because of this absence. Chapter 8, “Implicit theories of technique and the values that inspire them,” suggests that many of our theories of technique come about spontaneously (emergently), growing from value commitments that we may or may not have thought through.


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Ten-eleven translocation 1-3 (Tet1-3) proteins have recently been discovered in mammalian cells to be members of a family of DNA hydroxylases that possess enzymatic activity toward the methyl mark on the 5-position of cytosine (5-methylcytosine [5mC]), a well-characterized epigenetic modification that has essential roles in regulating gene expression and maintaining cellular identity. Tet proteins can convert 5mC into 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC), 5-formylcytosine (5fC), and 5-carboxylcytosine (5caC) through three consecutive oxidation reactions. These modified bases may represent new epigenetic states in genomic DNA or intermediates in the process of DNA demethylation. Emerging biochemical, genetic, and functional evidence suggests that Tet proteins are crucial for diverse biological processes, including zygotic epigenetic reprogramming, pluripotent stem cell differentiation, hematopoiesis, and development of leukemia. Insights into how Tet proteins contribute to dynamic changes in DNA methylation and gene expression will greatly enhance our understanding of epigenetic regulation of normal development and human diseases.


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#2 seed [#9] Denver men’s lacrosse (10-4, 5-1) traveled back to Milwaukee to face #3 seed Villanova at Valley Fields Thursday night. Denver soundly defeated the Wildcats, 16-9. Denver is playing their best lacrosse at the best time in earning their sixth consecutive win. With the win, Denver may have ensured their place in the NCAA Tournament, depending on the outcome of other conference tournament games. Earlier in the day, #1 seed Georgetown pounded Providence 19-8. A win Saturday in the BIG EAST Tournament final would remove all doubt about post-season play if Denver can defeat Georgetown for the conference auto bid.
Denver played outstanding first-half defense, beating the Wildcats to groundballs (14-8) while forcing four turnovers. Villanova struggled to find good shots against an efficient and aggressive Pioneer defense and Denver took advantage of scoring opportunities (11 SOG/7 goals) to hold a 7-3 lead at halftime.
Denver gave up the first goal in the first quarter to the Wildcats’ Austin Frasier. Denver retaliated with a pair of goals, separated by less than a minute by Noah Manning and Michael Lampert to gain a 2-1 advantage. A minute and a half later, Lampert scored again for the Pioneers. JJ Sillstrop capped the Pioneer scoring spree for the period at 3:38 for a 4-1 lead.
Denver’s Richie Connell got a feed from Lampert and dunked on the Wildcat goalkeeper Will Vitton, 5-1, to open the second quarter. Less than two minutes later, Manning fed Richie Connell in traffic and he bounced in a goal, 6-1. Tyler Boes ended the Wildcats’ 20-minute scoring drought at 7:17, 6-2. After a long Denver possession, Mic Kelly found paydirt for the Pioneers, 7-2. with 2:22 remaining. Matt Campbell quickly countered for the Wildcats with a goal to pull within four, 7-3 at the halftime break.
The second half was solid for Denver, despite defensive breakdowns at the end of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth quarter. However, DU found its footing and scored big goals down the stretch.
Denver came out on fire to start the second half. Alec Stathakis won the opening faceoff and scored to stun Nova 8-3. A minute later Noah Manning scored to build a 9-3 lead. JJ Sillstrop made it three in a row, 10-3, with 11:07 left in the third quarter. Manning made it a hat trick with a goal at 5:37, 11-3. Matt Lucate finally scored for the Wildcats but thirty seconds later, DU’s Stephen Avery returned the favor, 12-4. Villanova finished the quarter with two goals in the final 1:20 to pull within six points, 12-6.
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The Wildcat momentum carried over and the Wildcats scored two goals, one with Denver shorthanded, to open the final quarter, 12-8. A Sillstrop rifle shot from the top of the key, a hat trick, stopped the bleeding, 13-8. A Joshua Carlson goal from the left flank at 6:38 gave DU some breathing room and a 6-goal lead, 14-8. Villanova scored at 4:23 but JJ Silstrop got an insurance goal for Denver a minute and a half later, 15-9. Lampert put the cherry on top with a goal and a hat trick with the final score of 16-9.
Following the game, DU head Coach Bill Tierney said, “Our guys played loose. The guys believed in each other. We are proud to get out of here (with the win). Our guys played with composure for most of the game. We were getting tired.” Tierney felt fairly confident the win ensured an NCAA bid but warned, “There are a lot of bracket busters out there.”
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The company is now launching an online grocery service capitalizing on the user base of 400 million WhatsApps owned by Facebook, challenging Amazon’s local unit (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Walmart’s Flipkart (NYSE: WMT ) in more than 200 cities across India.
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Cage The Elephant have shared a new song from their upcoming album Tell Me I’m Pretty. The new record, produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys & The Arcs, will be released this December 18th via RCA.
You can pre-order Tell Me I’m Pretty now via PledgeMusic. Exclusive items, including postcards from the band, signed posters and instruments, and handwritten lyric sheets, among others, are available via the pre-order.
See the full tracklist and listen to “Trouble” below…
Tell Me I’m Pretty track listing:
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Situated on the outskirts of the old English market town of Barnstaple, North Devon - reputedly the earliest settlement of its type in England, The Wrey Arms is a large inn that sits back from the main Barnstaple to Bideford road, and is only five minutes from the main A361 link road.
Built in 1936, it is typically 1930's archetecture, with its brick and half mock Tudor exterior.
The spacious interior is full of character, with one of the bars being recently refurbished to add to the warmth of the already comfortable surroundings.
There are three real ales served alongside most popular english beers/lagers, which are rotated every two or three weeks, which can be enjoyed in either of the two bars, or outside in the secluded beer garden and patio.
Whether you call in for a quiet drink or want to join in the lively activities of the family run inn, there is something for everyone at the Wrey Arms. Pool, skittles darts, Karaoke, discos and private functions are all catered for, and theme days have recently been introduced.
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On a 10.5 ounce bag of potato chips, the manufacturer states that the single serving is one ounce, which is equivalent to 150 calories. How many kilojoules are in this bag of potato chips?
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has Simplified norms for domestic funds to manage offshore pooled assets. It has dropped ‘20-25 rule’, which required a minimum of 20 investors and a cap of 25% on investment by an individual, for funds from low-risk foreign investors.
As per the existing norms, a fund manager who is managing a domestic scheme, is allowed to manage an offshore fund, subject to three specific conditions.
- The first requires the investment objective and asset allocation of the domestic scheme and of the offshore fund to be the same.
- The second condition requires at least 70% of the portfolio to be replicated across both the domestic scheme and the offshore fund.
- The third condition, requires that the offshore fund should be broad-based with at least 20 investors with no single investor holding more than 25% of the fund corpus.
A separate fund manager is required to be appointed for managing an offshore fund.
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Every traveller is unique, and so are their requirements. Whether it’s specific types of private jets, onboard amenities, or logistical needs, Adagold provides tailored solutions that align with your clients’ expectations.
Leveraging our vast network and industry connections, we negotiate on your behalf to secure competitive rates for private jet hire, ensuring value without compromising on service.
The world of private jets and charter flights can be complex. With Adagold handling the intricacies, from initial inquiries to finalising the chartered flights, you can focus on crafting exceptional experiences for your clients.
By partnering with Adagold, ITOs can navigate the world of private jets and charter flights with ease, ensuring their clients experience the best the Asia-Pacific region has to offer.
Taking Care of Compliance and Regulations for Private Jet Hire in Australia
Navigating the aviation regulations in the Asia-Pacific, especially Australia, can be complex for ITOs, but Adagold’s expertise ensures you a smooth journey.
Deep Knowledge of Australian Aviation
Our familiarity with Australian aviation regulators ensures that all charter flights adhere to local and international standards.
Permit and Clearance Facilitation
From airspace clearances to necessary permits, we handle the intricacies, ensuring timely approvals for chartered flights.
Regional Compliance Mastery
Beyond Australia, we have insights into the diverse regulations across the Asia-Pacific. This ensures seamless cross-border travel for your clients.
Risk Management with Adagold Divisions
Our specialised divisions, like Techsafe Aviation and AeroAdapt, assist in understanding and complying with aviation regulations. They play a pivotal role in ensuring safety and quality, providing added assurance for your high-net-worth clientele.
By partnering with Adagold, you gain a trusted ally with a mountain of expertise and experience that expertly navigates the regulatory landscape, ensuring a hassle-free experience for you and your clients.
Premium Cost Management For Australian Private Jet Rental
In the world of luxury travel, high-net-worth clients expect top-tier service without unnecessary expenses. Adagold’s approach to cost management ensures that premium doesn’t mean impractical.
Strategic Aircraft Selection
With three decades in the industry, we harness our vast connections to select aircraft that offer a blend of luxury and cost-effectiveness. Our deep regional knowledge allows us to find the best aircraft in optimal locations, ensuring significant cost savings.
We don’t just present options; we negotiate. Our longstanding relationships with aircraft owners and operators allow us to secure competitive rates without compromising on the quality of the experience.
From the outset, we provide clear insights into costs, ensuring there are no hidden surprises. Our detailed breakdowns help you understand where every dollar goes, ensuring value for money.
Every client is unique, and so are their travel needs. We offer tailored solutions, ensuring that clients pay for what they truly need and desire, avoiding unnecessary costs.
By entrusting Adagold with the financial aspects of private jet hire and chartered flights, you can assure your clients they are receiving a premium experience that’s also prudently managed.
Coordinating the many moving parts of a luxury travel experience requires precision, especially when dealing with ground transportation and in-flight services. Adagold’s expertise in logistics coordination ensures a seamless journey for your clients.
While you’ve arranged the best for your clients on the ground, we ensure that it syncs perfectly with their flight schedules. From ensuring timely arrivals to coordinating with local transport providers, we handle the details.
Whether it’s specific catering requests, onboard amenities, or other in-flight services, we liaise with service providers to ensure your clients’ needs are met to the highest standards.
The journey doesn’t end when the plane lands. We ensure smooth transitions from air to ground, coordinating with local partners, tour operators, and service providers in the Asia-Pacific region.
Our presence in the Asia-Pacific means we’re always close by. We act as a local conduit for your clients, ensuring they have someone to turn to, 24/7, for any logistical needs or changes.
By handling the logistical intricacies, Adagold allows you to focus on what you do best: crafting exceptional experiences. With us managing the details, your clients are assured of a journey where every moment is perfectly orchestrated.
Unexpected disruptions can be more than just inconveniences; they can jeopardise the entire experience. Adagold’s approach to emergency contingencies ensures that, even when the unexpected occurs, the journey remains impeccable.
We understand the importance of having backup plans. Our team is always prepared with alternative arrangements to address potential disruptions, from flight delays to cancellations.
Time is of the essence when addressing emergencies. Our team is trained to act swiftly, leveraging our industry connections to find quick solutions and minimise any impact on your clients’ travel plans.
No matter when an issue arises, our team is available around the clock to assist. With a local touchpoint always accessible, your clients are never left unsupported.
Insurance and Safety Protocols
Beyond immediate solutions, we ensure that all emergency responses align with safety standards and insurance requirements, especially when catering to high-net-worth clientele.
With Adagold’s robust emergency contingency plans in place, you have peace of mind in knowing that your clients are in safe and capable hands, even in the face of unforeseen challenges.
Customised Luxury Experiences
The modern traveller seeks more than just a destination; they desire an experience tailored to their unique preferences. Adagold’s expertise in crafting customised experiences ensures that every journey is as individual as the traveller.
Personalised In-flight Amenities
Every detail, from the in-flight menu to onboard entertainment, can be curated to align with the preferences of your clients, ensuring a journey that’s as memorable as the destination.
We work closely with ITOs to understand specific requests and nuances. Whether it’s a particular onboard catering requirement or a unique in-flight service, our team collaborates to bring these visions to life.
With our deep industry connections, we can offer access to exclusive amenities and services that elevate the travel experience, setting it apart from the ordinary.
Local Industry Insights
Our extensive knowledge of Australia allows us to suggest and arrange personalised services based on local insights, ensuring an authentic and enriching experience.
By focusing on the finer details and leveraging our industry expertise, Adagold ensures that every journey is not just a trip, but a bespoke experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Seamless Client Communication
Effective communication is the backbone of any successful partnership, especially when coordinating intricate travel plans for discerning clients. Here’s how Adagold facilitates smooth communication for ITOs:
Adagold acts as your primary touchpoint, allowing streamlined communication between yourself, your clients, service providers, and other stakeholders. This centralised approach ensures clarity and consistency.
In the dynamic world of aviation, situations can change rapidly. We provide up-to-the-minute movement messages, keeping you informed about live departure and arrival times, ensuring no surprises.
By maintaining open lines of communication, we help manage client expectations, ensuring they are always in the loop and satisfied with the arrangements.
Before every journey, we offer detailed briefings about the charter flight status, ensuring that both you and your clients are well-prepared and informed.
With Adagold’s commitment to transparent and timely communication, you can be confident that their clients are always in good hands and well-informed throughout their journey.
Partner with Adagold for Unparalleled Service
Having a trusted partner on the ground in the Asia-Pacific region is invaluable. Adagold Aviation stands ready to be that partner for you. With our deep industry knowledge, commitment to excellence, and dedication to crafting bespoke travel experiences, we are the ideal choice for ITOs seeking to elevate their offerings in Australia.
When you choose Adagold, you’re not just selecting an aircraft charter company; you’re aligning with a team that prioritises your clients’ needs and ensures their journey is exceptional from start to finish.
Take the next step in enhancing your travel packages. Reach out to Adagold Aviation today and discover the difference of partnering with a leader in the aviation industry. Your clients deserve nothing but the best, and with Adagold, that’s precisely what they’ll receive.


GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) - Preventing a robbery or sexual crime from happening is possible, but you have to know what to look for and what to do once you recognize the situation.
The Seabee Base in Gulfport offered bystander intervention training Thursday afternoon.
It's all part of a pilot program the Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) has started to teach local establishments how to spot a potentially dangerous situation in the business and how to safely intervene.
The staff at Tony's Brick Oven Pizzeria in Gulfport did more than serve up pizzas. They learned how to protect themselves and their customers from becoming victims of crimes like sexual assault and robbery.
"By intervening ahead of time, you could save that one person from having to experience something like that," said Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Michael Jordy.
Jordy told servers one in four women will experience some type of sexual assault in their lifetime. His class aims to decrease that number and prevent other kinds of crimes with bystander intervention training.
"People see what's going on, but maybe they might not do something on a regular basis, but after getting this training, they know what to look for. They are able to intervene in certain situations prior to it escalating," Jordy said.
A DVD shows a bar scene reenactment where an intoxicated woman is approached by a predator who wants to take her to his room.
"It's always good to have that awareness again of how people can isolate in a certain situation where you might not see it right at first, and then, all of a sudden, it's like no, they didn't know each other," said Gianina Belfiglio, who is the manager at Tony's Brick Oven Pizzeria.
Jordy says there's a way staff can safely intrude before a sexual crime occurs.
"Be able to intervene to where you have a larger presence, not just a man, but a presence of management or something to that effect," said Jordy.
While this may be a pizza business, the employees aren't just watching the dough rise. They're watching out for their customer's safety also.
Jordy said this is the second class he has taught off base. If you're interested in having the bystander training class taught at your business, you may call 228-871-3715.


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Get Inspired by these 2019 Decor Trends
by Katie Cohen December 31
Happy New Year’s Eve! As we wrap up the decade, we are sharing our favorite Austin wedding decor trends from the past year! Join us in perusing these spectacular rentals, place settings and signage. Brides, grooms and planners differ in their whimsical approaches to creating a picture perfect day, so it’s only right to showcase the many different styles that caught our eye. Snag these decor ideas for your own soiree, and be sure to check back for even more 2019 trend recaps! Cheers!
We cannot fur-get this cozy touch that we saw sprinkled in Austin’s wedding scene! This textured accent comes in many different forms… and we love them all. From pillows to throws, this warm decor styling is the way to go.
“Something blue” has traditionally symbolized purity, fidelity and of course, LOVE! If you are wanting to incorporate this staple into your wedding day, consider hinting the lovely hue in unconventional ways! These brides and grooms showed off layers of their personality with the bold color.
Searching for super chic ways to wow your guests? Statement seating brings life to your ceremony or reception. Add an accent to your seating chart with unique chairs that speak volumes about your style! Consider a pop of color, striking texture or funky design.
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Ignatieff’s serious plan for home care
TheGlobeandMail.com – Opinions/Editorials
Published Monday, Oct. 11, 2010
Canadians lack the time and support to give their ailing loved ones the care they need. So a serious home-care plan, like the one that the federal Liberals presented last week, is welcome. The plan to give cash benefits to Canadians with sick family members is imperfect and raises questions of cost, but it could create real social benefits, and it makes for smart politics.
A wave of new dementia cases and an aging population will make it harder for Canadians to provide for elderly relatives. The money Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff is promising – up to $1,350 a year in tax benefits; 4½ additional months of Employment Insurance benefits – can only relieve, not eliminate, the burden of care. But it should demonstrably improve quality of life for family caregivers.
The move may not be the most efficient, from an economic point of view. Caregivers will still need to tap into the health-care system for supports, and most provinces have yet to make the changes necessary to allow for meaningful, long-term care in the home for all those sick people who need and request it. And there is still a role for the private sector, by, for instance, creating opportunities for leave-taking by employees. Indeed, in the absence of larger EI reforms, the $1-billion plan could be tweaked to dedicate a greater share – now standing at just 25 per cent – to enlarged EI benefits.
The political calculation here is hard to miss. On the broad outlines of both fiscal and health-care policy, there is less difference between the Liberals and the Conservatives than either party would like voters to believe. The Liberals’ promise to cancel a planned cut in the corporate tax rate from 18 per cent to 15 per cent, and reallocate the money to caregivers marks a clear point of distinction. It is also a smart appeal to a large and growing array of families of different income levels and political persuasions.
That said, the Liberals only get to make such a signature commitment once; they cannot recycle their promise to cancel the tax cuts as a way to pay for other new social programs they may like to promise. And they will need to counter the argument that cancelling the tax cuts could compromise economic growth.
Canada needs more and better home care. How to pay for it economically, and without crippling the public finances, will be a challenge, for all governments and political parties. At least Mr. Ignatieff has had the courage to raise the subject.
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LETTER: Johnson should stay strong on marriage
Published 11/18/2011, Leola
The U.S. Senate is set to consider an insidiously titled bill, the “Respect for Marriage Act.” This bill seeks to destroy the historical, traditional definition of marriage and force states to recognize homosexual “marriages,” or any other type of “marriages” that a single state decides to concoct.Word count: 227
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An East Coast man is setting up a new start-up cannabis business venture in Gisborne to provide opportunities for the region in the emerging medicinal cannabis market.
Marshall Walker is establishing Eastland Cannabis Corporation, which will operate to produce a range of medicinal cannabis products, and promote and support medical cannabis on the domestic and international markets.
Mr Walker, from Ruatoria and based in Gisborne, says he received encouraging responses from both Health Minister Dr David Clark and Associate Minister Julie Anne Genter following submissions he made to the Parliament Health Select Committee earlier in the year.
He then made the decision to enter the medicinal cannabis market.
â€œAs the landscape on medicinal cannabis is changing very rapidly, it has now become the fastest new emerging industry.


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Some dream of the chance to sing on The Palladium stage in Carmel.
Thanks to an idea by The Voice Clinic of Indiana, that dream can come true for anyone.
For the fourth year, The Palladium will hold World Voice Day at 6:30 p.m. April 16.
“It’s been very successful,” said Julia Shildmyer-Heighway, the Center for the Performing Arts director of education and community engagement. “We’ve probably had 30 singers each time we’ve had it. Our youngest has been 6 years old when she started, and she has done it every year, and her name is Yaya (Wang). The second year she accompanied herself on the Steinway piano. Our oldest singers have been in their 80s. They come from all over the Indianapolis area. We have an incredible accompanist, Sean Baker, who has worked the event every single year.”
Shildmyer-Heighway said people bring their own sheet music and sign in. They are called up to sing in the order of the sign-in sheet, like a karaoke bar.
“Some people accompany themselves on ukelele or guitar,” she said. “Other people bring music on MP3 players or an iPhone, and we have the ability to plug that into our sound system. We’ve had duets and trios.”
Doors open at 6 p.m. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Due to time constraints, participation is limited to the first 30 to sign up. Songs are limited to 3 minutes. The event is free to participants and spectators.
“You don’t even have to know anyone who is singing, you can just come and enjoy the evening,” Shildmyer-Heighway said. “We’ve had jazz and opera singers and a lot of show tunes. Some of the younger people sing pop music.”
Some of the singers come from the Center’s Group Vocal Coaching Class, which is held for four weeks.
The stage is set like a cabaret night club and people sit at tables. There is a bar on stage.
The Voice Clinic of Indiana, based in Carmel, sponsors the World Voice Day vocal class. The clinic opened four years ago to provide clinical care, medical care, surgical care and voice therapy for people with any and every type of voice disorder and throat problem.
“It was a top priority for us to partner with the Center for the Performing Arts not only because of their phenomenal reputation but because they display the essence of voice in such a variety of ways,” said Dr. Stacey Halum, from The Voice Clinic of Indiana. “They consistently attract globally acclaimed performers, such as Sheryl Crow (in 2017) and comedians like Dennis Miller (coming in May), and most of their performers use their voice in a unique way to connect with the audience. From soul singing to operatic masterpieces to just using comedic spoken voice to get belly laughs, the performers bring us entertainment that often relies on ‘voice’ as the foundation.”
Halum said they wanted World Voice Day to be a true celebration of voice.
“There is no better way to unite in the celebration of voice than to come together as a community and sing, with each singer being able to perform in his or her own way,” Halum said. “World Voice Day is about appreciating healthy voices, and we were thrilled to partner with the Center for the Performing Arts so that performers of all levels, ages and backgrounds can enjoy the thrill of using their voices to performing on stage at The Palladium. I can’t imagine a better way to celebrate.”

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The Rising Popularity of the Green Party Essay by rosebud19
The Rising Popularity of the Green Party
Examines the U.S. Green Party's early history, its environmental platform issues, and the forecast for its future.
# 58184 | 2,350 words | 12 sources | MLA | 2005 |
Published on May 03, 2005 in Environmental Studies (Economics and Policy) , Political Science (Election and Campaigns)
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This paper starts with an overview of the United State's Green Party's history, including the influence of the European Green Parties, environmentalism, student protests, etc. It then analyzes the rise in popularity of this party since the first election when it ran a presidential candidate, looking at percentage increases in members and elected officials and public opinion of the party. The paper credits this rise to the merging of the Democratic and Republican parties platforms into vague and empty promises and also attributes its popularity to selected environmental issues found in the party's platform.
From the Paper:"After years of development, nonpartisan actions, and progressive policies, the Green Party of the United States has emerged as a persuasive political party whose popularity increases every year. The Green Party was formed to defend such key issues as the environment, human equality, and other forms of global justice. By employing actions and policies that differentiate itself from the Democratic and Republican Parties, the Green Party is able to expand its membership and influence on politics."
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Seven in 10 firms plan to increase use of contractors to plug skills gap
Survey finds outside contractors increases fears of security risk
Almost seven in ten CIOs (68%) plan to increase the number of contract workers to plug the IT skills gap over the next 12 months, according to a new survey.
The study, carried out by recruitment consultancy Robert Half, found that 43% of CIOs said that they are losing more IT staff to other opportunities compared to just three years ago.
The survey of 100 UK CIOs and IT executives found that an increase in job opportunities on the market (48%), stagnant career prospects (43%) and a desire for more diverse career experiences (39%) all contribute to increased levels of voluntary employee turnover. High workloads and stress (27%) and a poor work-life balance (18%) also feature as top reasons for employees to look for jobs elsewhere.
The study found that businesses are facing a skills shortage of experienced IT professionals, with three in 10 (30%), struggling to find candidates with the requisite skills to do the job. Interestingly, 68% of CIOs said they plan to increase the number of contract professionals over the next 12 months, as they look to quickly fill gaps. This approach is most prevalent in IT security, networking and software/application development.
"As the technology landscape continues to evolve at a rapid rate, savvy technology professionals are looking for opportunities where they can continue to be challenged and add to their expertise," said Neil Owen, Director at Robert Half Technology UK.
"To compete effectively in the current job market, not only do businesses need to offer attractive salary packages but they need to sell candidates on the opportunity it provides their career. Outlining the career development opportunities, offering an exciting business model, staying at the forefront of innovation and using the latest technologies are all valuable factors for both attracting and retaining key employees."
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