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After navigating issues related to the winter storms throughout Oklahoma that have caused power outages and water issues and prompted Gov. Kevin Stitt to request a state of emergency declaration from the federal government, the Thunder are in Memphis set to play against the Grizzlies.
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s original flight was delayed, according to ESPN. The Portland Trail Blazers, who were scheduled to leave the city after the Tuesday night game hosted at Chesapeake Energy Arena, also had a flight delay.
The Thunder arrived in Memphis on Wednesday and went straight to FedExForum to change and warm up, head coach Mark Daigneault said during the pregame press conference.
OKC arrived to the arena at 6:15 p.m., according to Fox Sports Oklahoma. The game tips off at 8 p.m.
The weather has had some effect on the Thunder’s practices over the past week. Some practices were moved back so players wouldn’t have to arrive as early for coronavirus testing and to allow the roads to thaw before driving, Daigneault said Monday.
“Our operations people, security, it’s kind of all hands on deck — our organization, a lot of invisible people did a lot of really good work yesterday and over the next couple days to make sure that our team can just focus on basketball,” he said at the time.
This has been a complication to a game that wasn’t even originally on the schedule. On Jan 30, the NBA added this game to the schedule to adjust for the several coronavirus-related postponements of the Grizzlies.
Memphis missed five games in a row in mid-January.
Even with the change, Daigneault said on Monday that the Thunder, who have had two game postponents due to COVID-19, weren’t taken aback by the alteration.
“We were aware of it early enough and it was on the radar,” he said. “From a logistical standpoint, you gotta get a plane, you gotta get a hotel, so the league alerted us early enough that that would be happening. We knew going into the season that canceled games and makeup games were both possibilities.”
Now, the matchup between the Thunder and Grizzlies is set to begin.
“There’s a lot of forces outside of our control right now. We’re just trying to get the direction (from the league) and march, and the guys are great. In good spirits,” Daigneault said. “We’re excited to compete.”

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With no Saint to honor today, we note that today is the anniversary of the first day of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, and the date upon which my father died in 1998.
The Battle of the Little Bighorn (also known as Custer’s Last Stand and, by the Native Americans involved, the Battle of Greasy Grass Creek) was an armed engagement between combined forces of Lakota and Northern Cheyenne against the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. The battle was the most famous action of the Great Sioux War of 1876 – 1877 (also known as the Black Hills War). During the 1876 U.S. Military Campaign against the Native Americans, on June 22nd, 1876, Brig. Gen. Alfred Terry ordered the 7th Cavalry, composed of 31 officers and 566 enlisted men under Custer (fourteen officers (including the regimental commander, Col. Samuel D. Sturgis) and 152 troopers did not accompany the 7th during the campaign, remaining at Fort Abraham Lincoln south of present-day Mandan, North Dakota) to begin a reconnaissance in force and pursuit along the Rosebud, with the prerogative to “depart” from orders if Custer saw “sufficient reason.” Custer had been offered the use of Gatling guns but declined, believing they would slow his command. While the column of the main army was marching toward the mouth of the Little Bighorn, on the evening of June 24th Custer’s scouts arrived at an overlook known as the Crow’s Nest, 14 miles east of the Little Bighorn River. At sunrise on June 25th, Custer’s scouts reported they could see a massive pony herd and signs of the Native American village roughly fifteen miles in the distance. After a night’s march, the tired officer who was sent with the scouts could see neither, and when Custer joined them, he was also unable to make the sighting. Custer’s scouts also spotted the regimental cooking fires that could be seen from ten miles away, disclosing the regiment’s position. Custer contemplated a surprise attack against the encampment the following morning of June 26th, but he then received a report informing him several hostiles had discovered the trail left by his troops. Assuming his presence had been exposed, Custer decided to attack the village without further delay (unknown to Custer, the group was actually leaving the encampment on the Big Horn and did not alert the village). Custer accepted the Army intelligence estimate that there were some 800 warriors in the village in the valley; however, the number of warriors in the village had increased to something between 900 and 2,500 fighting men. Custer had 647 men in twelve companies; he placed three companies under the command of Major Marcus Reno, three companies with Captain Frederick Benteen, one company with Captain Thomas McDougall and the slower pack train, and kept five companies under his own command. Reno’s companies were ordered to attack the village, while Benteen was to cover the left flank to the south, and Custer and his men would hold the hill to the north to capture fleeing non-combatants from the Indian camp, on a total front about three or four miles. Custer’s overriding concern was that the Native American group would break up and scatter, and he wanted to capture sufficient non-combatant hostages to compel the Native Americans to surrender. The command began its approach to the village at noon and prepared to attack in full daylight. Reno’s companies were nearly destroyed when they attacked the village, and retreated back up the ridge, a few miles south of Custer’s position. Benteen’s column then arrived from the south. This force had been on a lateral scouting mission when it had been summoned by Custer’s messenger, Italian bugler John Martin (Giovanni Martini) with the hand-written message “Benteen. Come on, Big Village, Be quick, Bring packs. P.S. Bring Packs.” Benteen’s coincidental arrival on the bluffs was just in time to save Reno’s men from possible annihilation. Their detachments were reinforced by McDougall’s Company B and the pack train. The 14 officers and 340 troopers on the bluffs organized an all-around defense and dug rifle pits using whatever implements they had among them, including knives. Despite the message from Custer, and despite hearing heavy gunfire from the north, including distinct volleys at 4:20 pm (rifle volleys were a standard way of telling supporting units to come to another unit’s aid), Benteen concentrated on reinforcing Reno’s badly wounded and hard-pressed detachment, rather than continuing on toward Custer. Benteen’s apparent reluctance to reach Custer prompted later criticism that he had failed to follow orders. Meanwhile, on what later was called Last Stand Hill, the five companies with Custer (along with two of his brothers, a brother-in-law, and a nephew) were totally annihilated, with no survivors; by almost all accounts, the Lakota annihilated Custer’s force within an hour of engagement. Around 5:00 pm, Benteen ordered Capt. Thomas Weir and Company D to move out to make contact with Custer. They advanced a mile, to what is today Weir Ridge or Weir Point, and could see in the distance native warriors on horseback shooting at objects on the ground. By this time, roughly 5:25 pm, Custer’s battle may have concluded. The conventional historical understanding is that what Weir witnessed was most likely warriors killing the wounded soldiers and shooting at dead bodies on the “Last Stand Hill” at the northern end of the Custer battlefield. Benteen and other troops also headed towards Weir’s position but when the warriors, having destroyed Custer’s command, returned to confront them, all the cavalry retreated back to Reno’s original position on the bluffs, still not knowing what happened to Custer. Reno and the companies with Benteen and McDougall remained under fire until the next day, June 26th, and were only relieved by the main army column’s arrival on June 27th; they were horrified to hear about the annihilation of the companies with Custer. It was an overwhelming victory for the Lakota and Northern Cheyenne, led by Sitting Bull (Tȟatȟáŋka Íyotake). The total U.S. casualty count included 268 dead and 55 severely wounded (6 died from their injuries later), including 4 Crow Indian scouts and 2 Pawnee Indian scouts. Americans were deeply shocked by Custer’s defeat and by the death toll, although it was not the highest inflicted by Native Americans on the United States Army. Sympathy for the widowed Elizabeth Bacon Custer suppressed active research of the battle (and potential criticism of her husband). Numerous participants decided to wait for her death before writing and publishing their accounts of the battle. However, Custer’s widow outlived almost all of those with personal knowledge of the battle and wrote three popular books that upheld her husband’s reputation; no serious fact finding about the battle started until after she died in 1933, some fifty-seven years after the battle. Thus, perception of the fight at the Little Bighorn was recreated along tragic Victorian lines in numerous books, films and other media until the middle of the 20th century. The site was first preserved as a United States national cemetery in 1879, to protect the graves of the 7th Cavalry troopers. In 1946 it was redesignated as the Custer Battlefield National Monument, reflecting its association with the general. In 1967 Major Marcus Reno (died 1889) was reinterred in the cemetery with honors, including an eleven-gun salute. Beginning in the early 1970s there was concern within the National Park Service over the name Custer Battlefield National Monument, recognizing the larger history of the battle between two cultures; hearings on the name change were held in Billings on June 10th and during the following months in 1991 Congress renamed the site the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument near Crow Agency, Montana, is unique in that, when the dead were taken from the field of battle, it was noted where each man had fallen, so now the battlefield is dotted with some 268 white marble markers showing where each individual soldier (and scout) fell, and some 10 red granite markers showing where Lakota and Northern Cheyenne warriors fell. My father would have found it most ironic that he died (in 1998) on the same day as Custer’s Last Stand.
I did my Book Devotional Reading, and on our way to work I did my Internet Devotional Reading. After the Pre-Shift Meeting, Richard was the Relief Dealer for the second Mississippi Stud table, Mississippi Stud, and Three Card Poker, while I was on Mini Baccarat. On his breaks Richard signed a Surveillance Notice about an error he had made yesterday on Three Card Poker.
On our way home from work we stopped at Wal-Mart, where Richard got flea stuff to put on Bobby Brown. Once home I set up my medications for next week (no prescriptions to renew), then I read three fourths of the morning paper (the comics section was missing). I then went to the Adoration Chapel to do my Weekly Hour of Eucharistic Adoration. During my Hour I started reading the June 20th – June 27th, 2016 issue of my America magazine. On my way home I got a paper from the machine in front of the local bakery; I was going to run the car through the car wash, but the car wash was not working. Once home I read the last fourth of the paper, then I got on the computer to do my Daily Update for today; and when I finish my Daily Update, I will go to bed early
Tomorrow is the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time; we once again have no Saints to honor, so we will instead note that tomorrow is the anniversary of the introduction of the Universal Product Code in 1974. Tomorrow is also the birthday of one of my Internet friends, Lori in Wisconsin (1954). We will work our eight hours on the last day of the current two-week pay period, and after lunch I will make my lunch salads for Monday and Tuesday before doing my Daily Update and going to bed.
Our Parting Quote this Saturday afternoon comes to us from Dame Margaret Tyzack, British actress. Born in 1931 in Essex, she grew up in West Ham (now Greater London), attended an all-girls Ursuline school, and was a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1962, and played Winifred Dartie in the TV mini series of The Forsyte Saga in 1967. She appeared in two films directed by Stanley Kubrick: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and A Clockwork Orange (1971); between the two films she was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1970. In 1976 she played the character of Antonia in the TV mini-series I, Claudius, and in the late 1970s she spent three years on stage at Stratford, Ontario, where she played Mrs. Alving in Ibsen’s Ghosts, Queen Margaret in Richard III, and the Countess of Roussillon in All’s Well That Ends Well. Tyzack received an Olivier Award in 1982 for a revival of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in which she played Martha, replacing Joan Plowright who was ill, and a Tony award in 1991 for the play Lettice and Lovage, in which she appeared in both the London and Broadway productions opposite Dame Maggie Smith. The American Actors’ Equity initially refused permission for Tyzack to join the New York production, but Smith refused to appear without Tyzack because of the “onstage chemistry” she believed the two women had created in their roles. In the 1990s she played a major role in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles television series as the young Indiana Jones’ strict Oxford-educated tutor, Miss Helen Seymour. Tyzack also appeared in Woody Allen’s 2005 film Match Point. In 2008 she was acclaimed for her portrayal of Mrs. St. Maugham in a revival of Enid Bagnold’s The Chalk Garden at the Donmar Warehouse, London, for which she won the Best Actress award in the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in 2009. In 2009 she appeared alongside Helen Mirren in Phedre at the Royal National Theatre. In the 2010 New Year Honours she was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). In 2011 she joined the cast of soap opera EastEnders, playing Lydia Simmonds, but had to withdraw from the series due to ill health (died 2011): “If you watch TV or listen to the radio for a week, you would get the impression that everyone over the age of 60 has no control over their faculties. I don’t want us to be treated with kid gloves, but a fraction of respect would come in handy.”

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It was a North Carolina governor's debate like we haven't seen before with no audience and plexiglass separating the candidates. And the first 30 minutes were spent debating COVID-19 and the state's response.
The debate comes as the state has seen an uptick in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations after transitioning to a Phase 3 reopening.
Gov. Roy Cooper, who largely disposed of his typical calm and reserved public persona, arrived as the aggressor -- blasting his challenger, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, for flouting the state's coronavirus restrictions on the campaign trail.
WATCH: Joel Brown breaks down the debate:
"The last eight months, including last night, Dan Forest has been having in-person events with no masks or social distancing. That's reckless," Cooper said. "It endangers North Carolinians including the staff in this room."
With most statewide polling showing Forest trailing Cooper in the polls, the lieutenant governor held his own on stage. The first and only gubernatorial debate was his best chance at giving North Carolina voters the chance to envision him as the state's next chief executive. He pushed back against claims he was weak on COVID-19.
"I'm not personally against people (wearing masks) at all. I've never said that. In fact, I've always said it should be a personal choice," Forest said. "It doesn't need to be a governor mandate. We don't need a governor that treats us like 5-year-olds."
Forest pledged again to repeal the state's mask mandate and painted Cooper's pandemic-response as the source of the pandemic's economic pain.
"We need to make sure we can do two things at once in America," Forest said. "We can protect the most vulnerable and we can allow the healthy folks to get back to their livelihoods."
Cooper responded, "Now, you're not just ignoring science -- you're ignoring common sense. You cannot wish the pandemic away!"
Forest's campaign to ascend to the Executive Mansion has focused largely on his criticism of the shutdowns tied to the coronavirus.
"Remember the beginning, it was just close for two weeks and everything will be OK. Then, two weeks turned into a month. A month turned into two months and four months. And four months turned into eight months."
Cooper argued he relied only on data and science to make "tough decisions" that ultimately saved lives. At one point in the debate, he told Forest, "you complain about the economy but you won't do the simple things you need to do to fix it. And that's slow the spread of this virus."
The governor defended his phased approach to school reopenings while his challenger insisted local districts need more power to reopen on their own.
And when the debate turned to the months of racial unrest, peaceful protests and riots -- the candidates were asked, do they believe systemic racism is a problem?
"No, I don't think there is systemic racism," Forest said. "There is racism. And we should reject it at every single turn."
Cooper said, "We need to listen to people who lift up their voices for equality and justice. But we cannot tolerate violence and destruction."
When the hour-long debate concluded, ABC 11's Steve Daniels and Tisha Powell moderated a post-debate analysis that aired on the ABC 11 North Carolina App.
"There was a lot of substance on both sides. And I think viewers got a sense of how the two candidates differ," said NC State Economics Professor, Dr. Michael Walden - one of the night's four panelists.
The governor's race is likely to set the pace for Democrats in the South, as Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden could benefit from a Cooper victory.
After the debate, Steve Daniels and Tisha Powell hosted a post-debate analysis featuring a panel of policy and political experts including:
Dr. Alexa Mieses Malchuk, UNC Health Equity
Dr. Mike Walden, NCSU Economics Professor
Marian Lewin, NC League of Women's Voters
Dr. Irving Joyner, NCCU Law
Mary Ann Wolf, Public School Forum NC

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There is good news for all fans of Attack on Titan because It is expected to be released in late 2020. The fourth installment will be the last season of this best anime across the world.
According to Crunchyroll, “season 4 is coming at the end of 2020, but the name of the titan attack is not listed yet by Animate. “ Animate is the channel where you can find all the news and updates regarding the upcoming anime.
Release Date of Attack On Titan Season 4
The series will release at the end of 2020 may become out between October and November. For watching the previous seasons, they are accessible on Funimation and Crunchyroll. These platforms are totally free, and if you want to get ad-free streaming and other exclusive features, you can go for their paid subscriptions.
Characters in Attack on Titan Series 4
The expected characters in the season 4 are Sandra Gorden, Erwin Smith, Flotch, Dik Thomas, Levi, Christa, Jean, Eren Yaeger, Armin Arlet, Mikasa Ackerman, Hange Zoe, Conny Springer, Sasha Braus, and Historia
What Will Happen in Season 4?
Attack of Titan season 4 will follow the story from the previous season. The Japanese manga artist Hajime Iseyama said he wants to complete his best selling manga at the end of this year. The fourth season will revolve around Eren and the team. There is a new environment, and new scenery bears a resemblance to the World War-battleground.
There would be some new titans that will not play an important role in the upcoming season. Titans have control over the battle with Marley. According to gossips, there will be new titan ability that will play a crucial part in the final season.
Stay with us for the further latest updates. We will share as we receive any news regarding it.


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What is Trafficking?
The Trafficking in Persons is “the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation.”
(cfr. UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children supplementing the Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime)
Counter Trafficking Training Course for Religious Women of East Africa
Talitha Kum Coordination Meeting.
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Holly is a lovely hostess and her Captain's house is terrific! We had her lower floor suite and our rooms were spacious and spotless and the bed comfy. Both days we had the joy of breakfast on the garden patio and the food Holly prepared and served was superb.
Holly is an excellent host and extremely accommodating. Her breakfasts are great and she is very attentive to any food preferences you may have. The rooms are very comfortable and charming, with the right mix of modern and old-fashioned feel. She knows a lot about the area and was able to make several great suggestions about restaurants or things to do during the day. We were looking to do a cruise for the day and Holly surprised us by making calls for us while we ate to get information as well as putting our names on a list for one, so all we had to do after breakfast was be on our way since she took care of all of the legwork for us. What really stood out for us was how thoughtful and concerned she was. My girlfriend sprained her ankle before our stay and when Holly learned about this, she made sure there was an ice pack in the freezer each night for her to use. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend it.
I have been to coming to the Village Inn off and on for most of my 50 years. It has been a family tradition, and it has consistently held the same wonderful charm and hospitality through the years. The staff is warm and welcoming, the food is terrific and very accommodating to my limited palate. The rooms are comfortable, and the house filled with everything you could want from a Cape Cod B 'n B. The Mid-Cape location is perfect for excursions to either Providence or Boston. One of the Cape's best-kept secrets.
We spent the holiday weekend at Blushing Oyster and loved being there. It's cosy, and has a beautiful setup. Holly, our inn keeper was great at making us feel at home. We loved the room we were in, the delicious breakfasts...all in all a great experience. We will definitely be staying there again if we are back in the area.
Stayed here for a week in June 2014. Loved the location for exploring the Cape. For a historic house, everything is fresh and updated. No detail is too small for Holly. The room was perfectly appointed without being fussy. The bed and bathroom have plush linens. The shower was great. Breakfast was amazing. Everything was beautifully seasoned, sauced, garnished, and served.
I finally arrived at the King's Inne from the UK, late in the evening, tired and slightly spacey but was greeted with such warmth that I instantly relaxed and went into holiday mode on the spot. My room in this beautiful period B&B was huge, incredibly comfortable, spotlessly clean and had everything you could need, including very reliable and free wifi. I came down the next morning to the most incredible and delicious breakfast (catering for my pescetarian diet with ease) and this daily provision pretty much set me up for the entire day, food-wise. The innkeepers Carina and Paul were friendly, incredibly conscientious hosts and really understood the individual needs of every guest. The location of the inn on the Old King's Highway (route 6A) was perfect for touring this area of the Cape, and there were some great walks and running routes straight out of the door - I had seen both osprey and deer within five minutes - not to mention some excellent restaurants and the wonderfully eccentric Edward Gorey Museum all within walking distance. Carina and Paul have an encyclopaedic knowledge of 'what, when and when' in relation to the Cape and are happy to share information, give out brochures, maps etc. I very much look forward to staying here again in the future!
This was our second time staying with "Mac" and we LOVED it both times. The staff makes you feel like family! Sonny, our waiter, was fabulous, and the food is wonderful (We recommend the London broil), You are treated so happily to any request by anyone. Only negative we didn't have more time for a longer stay. Thank You for great memories, hope to be back soon. Tim & Alice
First let me start with the best part of this place...the innkeepers. John and Kris are two of the greatest people I met on my trip through New England this November. My mother and I were greated by John and showed around only after being offered one of Kris' cookies! Yummo! Our room, Cranberry, was perfect. Perfectly arranged, clean, decorated...just perfect. The living room of this house is beautiful and comfortable. Breakfast was out of this world and the advice was spot on for tours, dinner and exploring. Thank you John and Kris for an amazing stop in Yarmouth. My mother and I had a wonderful time and we look forward to visiting again!
We had an amazing time at The King's Inne. We stayed in the Balmoral suite and it was more than enough room, and the king bed was very nice. Paul and Carina were fantastic hosts, and the breakfasts were easily the best I've had at any B&B. The location can't be beat as it's centrally located on the Cape. We are looking forward to when we can return! S. Coates
This rounded off our trip to New England, prior to going back to our son in NJ and then back to England. Our room was very comfortable and very clean. Holly was a very good innkeeper and full of ideas were we could go around the area, and also to eat in the evenings. On the only full day we went for a walk suggested by Holly and then returned to relax in the garden amongst the flowers. Breakfast was delicious and was a surprise each morning. We had breakfast on the patio each morning as the weather was warm. It was a shame that my wife and I only had two nights here. No problem with the road outside. But is we return to Cape Cod would stay here again.
After over 20 years of visiting the Cape on a budget, my husband and I have stayed at a variety of B and B's and motels from Sandwich to Dennis. For some reason, we overlooked this lovely old home, but this year, we found it! After experiencing the friendliness and hospitality of the owners, along with the charm of the accommodations, and the wonderful breakfasts, we will no longer need to look! Thank you, Karen and Mac, for a delightful stay, and we hope to be back soon.
We highly recommend The Village Inn Cape Cod. This is a wonderful, historic home. The rooms are clean and comfortable with a/c- which we are eternally grateful for having visited during a particularly muggy July weekend. Karen, Mac and their staff are super nice and helpful with wayward powercords! It was so nice to chat with Karen and Mac about the property's history and Cape Cod. All around a great experience.
Great location, great value, and very friendly service! Karen and Mac do a wonderful job with their traditional inn that has been in their family for many years. Perfect place for an affordable stay in a glorious part of the Cape!
My wife and I loved this place. It is in a great position for exploring Cape Cod. Our room was beautifully furnished and even had fresh flowers. The garden was a lovely place to sit out and relax when we didn’t feel like exploring. Breakfasts were amazing with a real variety of foods. Thanks Holly for making us feel so welcome.
We stayed in this delightful inn for three midweek nights. Our room with a queen bed was cozy,clean and reminded us of ''grandma's place''. We enjoyed the meals and the wine was not overpriced as can happen. Mac and company were very polite, interesting to talk with and informative regarding sights in Cape Cod. Some people may not appreciate the homelike environment- they should stay at a Best Western...
Searched through many B&B’s on the Cape for a one-night stay and found the Village Inn on this site. It was by far the most reasonable and did not require a 2-night stay, as so many on the Cape do this time of year. . Karen answered my e-mails promptly. I was impressed with the cleanliness and our room was spotless. Had a window AC and TV. The king-size bed was comfortable and we opted for a private bath which had a good size shower considering the size of the room. The breakfast is made to order by Karen and served from 8:30 to 9:30 in a lovely dining room with separate tables. Varied selection and something for everyone. Easy walk to the bay and fantastic views. Right off Route 6, very quick on and off the highway. We had a front room and were concerned about traffic noise, but overnight there is no traffic so it was not an issue. Karen and Mac are the perfect hosts and should we be in the area again we’ll return here. I would highly recommend it.
The room we stayed in at The Blushing Oyster was absolutely lovely. Holly, the innkeeper, went above and beyond in making sure we had a comfortable stay. The breakfasts were exceptional. My only regret was that I could not stay longer. I highly recommend this bed and breakfast for any traveler.
Lovely comfortable relaxed house full of character. We were made to feel very welcome by the family and Karen gave us some great advice that ensured we were able to make the most of time on The Cape and recommended fabulous restaurants.
I can't say enough good things about Karen Hickey and her bed and breakfast. The house and grounds are beautiful, the rooms neat and clean, the breakfast fresh, hot and made to order. The hosts are exceptionally accommodating, allowing us to borrow beach equipment and to chill wine in their fridge. The location is great for those looking for a quaint Cape Cod town: Yarmouth has antique and book shops, good dining and beautiful beaches all within a 5 mile radius. Plus, Hyannis is only 4 miles away if you want to do the touristy or night life thing. We will be staying here every time we visit the Cape.
This inn is located in a great spot for seeing the Cape, and has the best atmosphere of any Inn I've been into. It's a warm ,welcoming place at the end of a day and chats with Karen enabled us to see the Cape thru her eyes. Her knowledge of the best routes to take, restaurants etc. we're much appreciated. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely peaceful Inn.
Very comfortable, great breakfasts cooked to order, central to many locations in the Cape and hosts very knowledgeable! The rooms were very clean and daily housekeeping within the rooms was appreciated with exchange of towels.l Just a short walk down the street beside the B&B allows a spectacular view of the water. Would definitely recommend this B&B and if I ever visit the Cape again, will be calling for my reservation!
My boyfriend and I stayed at the Crook Jaw during a recent long weekend and picked it because of it's great location. We quickly realized the charming and intimate five room inn was a great place to stay in general. When we arrived, the innkeeper Brian was helpful and accommodating, giving us directions to places he thought we'd enjoy, and providing excellent dining recommendations. The rooms he keeps are cute and cozy, and the breakfasts are delicious and varied. Another couple staying there was on their fourth stay at the Crook Jaw, and it's so easy to see why. I wished we could have stayed there longer but hope to one day go back.
Great place & great service from innkeeper Brian...he greets you with questions as to your culinary needs & continues with invaluable information about Cape Cod...the room was clean, quaint and comfortable as was the bathroom...baked cookies were offered in the evening and a delicious and varied home cooked breakfast in the morning (one morning a yummy veggy frittata, the next a delicious and interesting breakfast Soufflé)...I can't recommend the Crook Jaw Inn more strenuously...a wonderful bed and breakfast experience and at a reasonable price!!
Every time I visit New England, I find tme to spend a few days at the Colonial House Inn. It's like staying in your Grandmother's or Great Aunt's home, not new and modern, but homey, clean and decorated lovingly; and the staff makes you feel like family. The rooms are "elegantly old-fashioned" and the meals are out of this world. Mac Perna, the innkeeper was a History major in college, and really makes the local and family history part of the ambiance. I get my fill of my favorite New England foods while I'm there like Indian Pudding and fresh fish. Evenings in the "Pub room" is fun, a favorite libation and meeting other guests. Mac has an encyclopedic knowledge of local history, and can help his guests find places all over Cape Cod. Before her final illness and passing, it was one of my mother's favorite places. My late college roommate loved the place, and when she was on dialysis, they accommodated her needs. I have a girlfriend who goes with me now, every time I'm in New England. Some rooms are "pet friendly" with advanced notice. Other rooms are never occupied by pets to accommodate those with allergies. Go mid-week during the season, and four days are like two weeks rest. There are special event weekends for holidays, and other special off-season events like "History Weekends," "Mystery Weekends," and an educational "So You Want to be an Innkeeper Weekends." Also, it's located next to the Edward Gorey House and Museum. (The late Edward Gorey was a frequent diner.) Open to the public for lunch and dinner. Betty Cordoza, Sonora, CA.

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Chinamans Beach (SH 19) lies just 500 m south of the Spit and is a very different environment. The 230 m long beach faces northeast and is bordered by rocks and rising slopes at each end. The beach fronts a small partially filled valley, with the flat grassy area behind... Read more
Chinamans Beach (SH 19) lies just 500 m south of the Spit and is a very different environment. The 230 m long beach faces northeast and is bordered by rocks and rising slopes at each end. The beach fronts a small partially filled valley, with the flat grassy area behind the beach, formerly a Chinese market garden, now occupied by 3 ha Rosherville Park. This is a popular recreational park with the surrounding locals as well as visitors. However parking is limited and you need to be early in summer to obtain a relatively close parking spot. The park provides amenities and shade, while the beach receives usually low wind waves. Be careful if swimming as the beach slopes into deep water.
All the northern Sydney Harbour beaches are relatively safe under normal low wave to calm conditions. Some like Sandy Bay and Sirius Cove never receive ocean waves, while Washaway, Reef and Obelisk commonly receive low swell. The biggest hazard to children and non-swimmers is the often deep water off many of the beaches, and boating activity off some of the beaches.
None, except during huge outside swell when surfers head for Dobroyd Point, Grotto Head, Edwards and Balmoral beaches.
The entire harbour shoreline attract thousands of anglers, with most fishing from the relatively safe rocks and many jetties, as well as off the beaches fronted by deeper water.Read less
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SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarantee that all translations will be accurate.


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THQ has delayed their upcoming RPG, South Park and will now come out in 2013.
The game is being developed by Neverwinter Nights 2 and Fallout: New Vegas developer Obsidian Entertainment and will have a major involvement from series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who are writing the script, performing the dialogue and will oversee development of the game.
The delay was revealed in THQ’s financial results for for the fourth quarter and fiscal year.
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The maximum sentence the 46-year-old could have faced was two years.
"Mr Coulson on the jury's verdict has to take the major blame for the phone hacking at the News of the World," judge John Saunders said. "He knew about it and encouraged it when he should have stopped it."
Read MoreEx-Murdoch exec Brooks not guilty in hacking trial
Three other senior journalists from the paper Greg Miskiw, Neville Thurlbeck and James Weatherup, were also sentenced on Friday. Miskiw and Thurlbeck were sentenced to six months in jail while Weatherup was given a 4 month suspended sentence.
Glenn Mulcaire, the former private investigator who conducted much of the hacking, was given a six month suspended sentence.
Coulson's one time lover Rebekah Brooks, another former News of the World editor who later ran News Corp.'s British newspaper arm, was found not guilty of phone-hacking and other allegations last week by the jury.


|Country of origin||Soviet Union, Russia|
|Type|| space surveillance (Dnestr) |
Early warning radar (Dnestr-M, Dnepr, Dnepr-M)
|Frequency||154–162 MHz (VHF)|
|Pulsewidth||0.8 ms long|
|Range||3,000 kilometres (1,864 mi) 1,900 kilometres (1,181 mi) for targets with an area of 1 m2 :75|
|Diameter||Each array is 244 metres (801 ft) long, 20 metres (66 ft) high and 12 metres (39 ft) wide|
|Azimuth||30°, 30 per transmitter giving 120 in total :75|
|Elevation||5° to 35° :75|
|Precision||± 1 km range, 10 min azimuth, 50 min elevation, 5 m/s range rate :75|
|Power||peak power of 1.25 MW per transmitter :75|
Radiating power 200 kW :75
Consumed power 2100 kW :75
|Other Names|| NATO: Hen House |
GRAU: 5N15 (Dnestr), 5N15M (Dnestr-M), 5N86 (Dnepr)
Dnestr radar (Russian : Днестр) and Dnepr radar (Russian : Днепр), both known by the NATO reporting name Hen House are the first generation of Soviet space surveillance and early warning radars. Six radars of this type were built around the periphery of the Soviet Union starting in the 1960s to provide ballistic missile warnings for attacks from different directions. They were the primary Soviet early warning radars for much of the later Cold War. In common with other Soviet and Russian early warning radars they are named after rivers, the Dnestr and the Dnepr.
The Dnestr/Dnepr radars were intended to be replaced by the newer Daryal radars starting in the 1990s. Only two of the planned Daryal radars became operational, due to issues such as the dissolution of the Soviet Union. As of 2012, the Russian early warning network still consists of some radars of this vintage. It is likely that all the existing radars will be replaced by the third generation Voronezh radars by 2020.
The Dnestr radar came from work on ballistic missile defence undertaken in the late 1950s and early 1960s. System A, the prototype for the A-35 anti-ballistic missile system, was set up in the Sary Shagan testing grounds, in the Kazakh SSR. 123 Work on the system was led by design bureau KB-1 which proposed using VHF radar RTN (Russian:РТН) and the Dunay-2 UHF radar. Other alternatives were sought from Soviet industry and RTI proposed using VHF radar TsSO-P (Russian:ЦСО-П) and UHF radar TsSS-30 (Russian:ЦСС-30).:
TsSO-P (standing for Russian:центральная станция обнаружения – полигонная meaning central detection station – test site) was selected for further development, together with the Dunay-2. TsSO-P had a long horn antenna 250 metres (820 ft) long and 15 metres (49 ft) high. It had an array with an open ribbed structure and used 200 microseconds pulses. Hardware methods were designed for signal processing as the intended M-4 computer could not run. It was built at area 8 in Sary Shagan and was located at . It first detected an object on 17 September 1961.
TsSO-P took part in the 1961 and 1962 Soviet Project K nuclear tests above the Sary Shagan range to examine the effects of high altitude nuclear explosions on missile defence hardware.
TsSO-P was effective at satellite tracking and was chosen as the radar of the Istrebitel Sputnikov (IS) anti-satellite programme. This programme involved the construction of two sites separated in latitude to form a radar field 5,000 kilometres (3,100 mi) long and 3,000 kilometres (1,900 mi) high. The two sites chosen were at the village of Mishelevka near Irkutsk in Siberia, which was called OS-1, and at Cape Gulshad on Lake Balkhash near Sary Shagan, which was called OS-2. Each site received four Dnestr radar systems in a fan arrangement. :421 :433
A Dnestr radar was composed of two TsSO-P radar wings joined together by a two-story building containing a joint computer system and command post. Each radar wing covered a 30-degree sector with a 0.5 degree scanning beam. The elevation scanning pattern was a 'spade' with a width of 20 degrees. The radar systems were arranged to create a fan shaped barrier. Of the four radars, called cells (Russian:РЛЯ, tr. RLYa roughly radio location cell), two faced to the west and two faced to the east. All scanned between +10 degrees and +90 degrees in elevation.
Construction at the two sites started between 1962 and 1963 with improvements in the TsSO-P test model being fed back into the deployed units. They gained an M-4 2-M computer with semiconductors, although the rest of the radar used Vacuum tubes. The radar systems were completed in late 1966 with the fourth Dnestr at Balkhash being used for testing.In 1968 the Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik target satellite, DS-P1-Yu, was used to test the ability of the system.
The Dnestr radars were accepted for service by the Soviet Air Defence Forces in April 1967 and became part of the space surveillance network SKKP. 434:
Parallel with the implementation of the Dnestr space surveillance units, a modified version of the original Dnestr units, Dnestr-M radar, was being developed to act as an early warning radar to identify attacks by ballistic missiles. The first two were built at Murmansk in northern Russia (Olenegorsk – RO-1) and near Riga in the then Latvian SSR (Skrunda – RO-2). They constituted the beginning of the Soviet SPRN network, the equivalent of the NATO BMEWS. 421:
The first Dnestr-M at Olenegorsk was completed by 1968.In 1970, the radars at Olenegorsk and Skrunda, and an associated command centre at Solnechnogorsk, were accepted for service. According to Podvig (2002), it seems they were positioned to identify missile launches from NATO submarines in the Norwegian and North Seas.
The Dnestr-M included many improvements over the previous versions such as an increase in the pulse length from 200μs to 800μs which increased the range of objects identified, more semiconductors, and many other scanning and processing changes.
A version of this radar was built at the Sary Shagan test site and was called TsSO-PM (Russian:ЦСО-ПМ). After this had completed tests in 1965 it was decided to upgrade nodes 1 and 2 of the two OS sites to Dnestr-M, keeping nodes 3 and 4 as Dnestr. These radars remained as space surveillance radars which scanned between +10 and +90 degrees, comparative to scanning between +10 and +30 degrees for the missile warning radars. A space surveillance network of four Dnestrs and four Dnestr-Ms, and two command posts was formally commissioned in 1971.
Work to improve the radar continued. An improved array was designed which covered 60 degrees rather than 30. The first Dnepr radar was built at Balkhash as a new radar, cell 5. It entered service on 12 May 1974. 422The second was a new early warning station at Sevastopol. New Dneprs were also built at Mishelevka and another at Skrunda, and then one at Mukachevo. The remaining radars were all converted to Dnepr with the exception of cells 3 and 4 at Balkhash and Mishelevka which remained space surveillance radars. :
All current operational radars are described as Dnepr, and have been updated incrementally.
Each Dnepr array is a double sectoral horn antenna 250m long by 12 m wide.It has two rows of slot radiators within two waveguides. At each end of the two arrays, there is a set of transmitting and receiving equipment. It emits a signal covering a sector 30 degrees in azimuth and 30 degrees in elevation, with the scanning controlled by frequency. Four sets mean the radar covers 120 degrees in azimuth and 30 degrees in elevation (5 to 35 degrees).
The Dnepr involved the horn antenna being reduced from 20 to 14 metres in height and the addition of a polarising filter
These radars have been installed at six different radar stations and as of 2012 are operational at three – Balkhash, Mishelevka and Olenegorsk. 129 :65 :426The 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty required that early warning radars were located on the periphery of national territory and faced outwards. This caused problems when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 as many of the radar stations were now in newly independent states. The first station to close was Skrunda, in newly independent Latvia. A 1994 agreement between Russia and Latvia agreed that the two Dnepr radars there would stop working in 1998, and would be fully demolished by 2000. :
Russia signed an agreement with Ukraine in 1992 allowing it to continue using the Dnepr radars at Sevastopol and Mukachevo. The stations were run by Ukrainian personnel and data was sent to the headquarters of the Russian early warning system in Solnechnogorsk. 76 The Ukrainian government announced that the stations were to be used part-time for space surveillance.In 2008 Russia announced that it was pulling out of the agreement with Ukraine and that the last data given to Russia from the stations would be in 2009. :
The remaining stations in Russia and abroad are being replaced by the Voronezh radar. The Dneprs in Mishelevka, Irkutsk will close once the second array of the new Voronezh radar is operational.The Dnepr at Olenegorsk, Murmansk will be replaced by a Voronezh as well. It is planned to start construction there in 2017.
|OS-1||Mishelevka Radar Station, Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia||70, 200||Dnepr||1972–1976||Operational.|
|135||Dnestr-M||1964–1970||Dismantled 1970s. Replaced by Dnepr radar at the new position.|
|265||Dnestr||1964–1968||Modernised to an incoherent scatter radar. Used for research since 1993.|
|265||Dnestr||1964–1968||Decommissioned 1990s. Dismantled.|
|135||Dnestr-M||1967–1972||Modernised to Dnepr 1976. Operational.|
|OS-2||Balkhash Radar Station, Sary Shagan, Kazakhstan||270||Dnestr||1964–1967||Decommissioned September 1995. Dismantled.|
|270||Dnestr||1964–1967||Decommissioned January 1984. Dismantled.|
|60||Dnestr-M||1964–1971||Modernised to Dnepr 1974. Decommissioned January 1984. Dismantled.|
|60||Dnestr-M||1964–1971||Modernised to Dnepr 1974. Decommissioned September 1988. Dismantled.|
|180, 124||Dnepr||1968–1972||Decommissioned 2020.|
|RO-1||Olenegorsk-1, Kola Peninsula, Russia||323, 293||Dnestr-M||1965–1968||Modernised to Dnepr 1978, works with the Daugava radar. Operational.|
|RO-2||Skrunda-1, Latvia||323, 293||Dnestr-M||1965–1969||Modernised to Dnepr 1979. Demolished 1999.|
|8, 248||Dnepr||1968–1976||Demolished 1999.|
|RO-4||Sevastopol Radar Station, Crimea, Ukraine/Russia||172, 230||Dnepr||1968–1979||Closed 2009. To be replaced by Voronezh radar.|
|RO-5||Mukachevo Radar Station, Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine||196, 260||Dnepr||1968–1979||Closed 2009. Derelict?|
Sary Shagan is an anti-ballistic missile testing range located in Kazakhstan.
The Russian Space Forces are a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces, that provides aerospace warning, air and space sovereignty, and other related protection for Russia. Having been reestablished following August 1, 2015 merger between the Russian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces after the independent arm of service was dissolved in 2011. The Russian Space Forces were originally formed on August 10, 1992, and the creation of the Russian Armed Forces. The organization shared control of the Baikonur Cosmodrome with the Russian Federal Space Agency. It also operated the Plesetsk and the Svobodny Cosmodromes. However the Russian Space Forces were dissolved in July 1997 and incorporated into the Strategic Missile Forces.
The A-135 is a Russian anti-ballistic missile system deployed around Moscow to intercept incoming warheads targeting the city or its surrounding areas. The system was designed in the Soviet Union and entered service in 1995. It is a successor to the previous A-35, and complies with the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
The ABM-1 Galosh was a Soviet, nuclear armed surface-to-air anti-ballistic missile. The Galosh was a component of the A-35 anti-ballistic missile system. Its primary mission was to destroy U.S. Minuteman and Titan intercontinental ballistic missiles targeting Moscow.
Joint CIS Air Defense System is a unified system that comprises air defense units and elements of the former Soviet republics under control of the Coordination Committee on Air Defense of the Council of Ministers of Defense of the CIS. Currently there are 6 de facto members of JADS: Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan. 70% of all expenditures of the military budget of the Commonwealth of Independent States are directed to the improvement and development of the unified air defense system.
The Daryal-type radar is a Soviet bistatic early-warning radar. It consists of two separate large active phased-array antennas separated by around 500 metres (1,640 ft) to 1.5 kilometres (4,921 ft). The transmitter array is 30 m × 40 m and the receiver is 80 m × 80 m in size. The system is a VHF system operating at a wavelength of 1.5 to 2 meters. Its initial transmit capacity was 50 MW with a target capacity of 350 MW.
Voronezh radars are the current generation of Russian early-warning radar, providing long distance monitoring of airspace against ballistic missile attack and aircraft monitoring. The first radar, in Lekhtusi near St Petersburg, became operational in 2009. There is a plan to replace older radars with the Voronezh by 2020.
Oko, is a Russian missile defence early warning programme consisting of satellites in Molniya and geosynchronous orbits. Oko satellites are used to identify launches of ballistic missiles by detection of their engines' exhaust plume in infrared light, and complement other early warning facilities such as Voronezh, Daryal and Dnepr radars. The information provided by these sensors can be used for the A-135 anti-ballistic missile system which defends Moscow. The satellites are run by the Russian Aerospace Forces, and previously the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces and Russian Space Forces. As of December 2015, it is being replaced by the new EKS system.
Pechora Radar Station is an early warning radar near Pechora in the Komi Republic, northern Russia. It is a key part of the Russian early warning system against missile attack and was built by the Soviet Union, becoming operational in 1984. It is run by the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces.
Mishelevka Radar Station is the site of three generations of Soviet and Russian early warning radars. It is located in Irkutsk in Siberia and provides coverage of China and missile launches from submarines in the Pacific Ocean. There have been seven radars at this site and it is run by the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces. In 2012 a new Voronezh-M radar is being built at the site.
Balkhash Radar Station is the site of two generations of Soviet and Russian early warning radars. It is located on the west coast of Lake Balkhash near Sary Shagan test site in Kazakhstan. Although it was used for monitoring satellites in low Earth orbit it was mainly a key part of the Russian system of warning against missile attack. It provided coverage of western and central China, India, Pakistan and submarine missile launches in the Bay of Bengal. There have been six radars at this site, the last one was removed from service on 1 June 2020, and it was run by the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces.
Olenegorsk Radar Station is the site of a Soviet and Russian early warning radar. It is located near Olenegorsk on the Kola Peninsula, north of the Arctic Circle in north west Russia. It is considered to be a key part of the Russian early warning system against ballistic missile attack, and provides coverage of ballistic missile launches in the Norwegian Sea and North Sea. The station is operated by the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces.
Lekhtusi Radar Station is an early warning radar near Lekhtusi in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It is a key part of the Russian early warning system against missile attack, going on combat duty on 11 February 2012. It is run by the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces.
Armavir Radar Station is an early warning radar station near Armavir in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. It is a key part of the Russian early warning system against missile attack and is run by the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces. There are two radars here - one faces south west and one south east. They provide radar coverage of the Middle East.
Yeniseysk-15 was the site of a disputed Soviet phased array radar near Yeniseysk in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Siberia. The never operational Daryal radar installation was demolished in 1989 after the United States claimed it was in breach of the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
The 820th Main Centre for Missile Attack Warning is the Russian early warning network against ballistic missile attack. It has headquarters in the village of Timonovo near Solnechnogorsk outside Moscow and is part of the Russian Space Forces. The centre consists of a network of early warning radar stations which transmit their data to the control centre near Solnechnogorsk. Other information comes from the early warning Oko and EKS satellites as well as the Don-2N missile defence radar. Information from the centre could be used for a launch on warning nuclear missile attack or to engage the A-135 anti-ballistic missile system.
Sevastopol radar station was a Soviet radar station providing early warning of ballistic missile attack. It is located between the Cape of Chersones and the auxiliary airfield "Chersones" in Sevastopol and was part of the Soviet missile attack warning system. Information from this station could be used for a launch on warning nuclear missile attack or to engage the A-135 anti-ballistic missile system.
Mukachevo radar station is a Ukrainian radar station, originally built during the Soviet period for providing early warning of ballistic missile attack. Currently it is the property of the State Space Agency of Ukraine. It is located in Shipka in the far south west of Ukraine and was part of the Soviet, and then Russian missile attack warning system. Information from this station could be used for a launch on warning nuclear missile attack or to engage the A-135 anti-ballistic missile system.
The 821st Main Centre for Reconnaissance of Situation in Space is the headquarters of the Russian military's space surveillance network, SKKP. The centre is part of the Russian Space Forces and receives intelligence from a network of reporting stations which includes the Russian missile attack early warning network as well as some stations only used for space surveillance such as Okno and Krona. The purpose of SKKP is to detect satellites, identify them and to discern their orbits. It maintains the Russian catalogue of space objects and provides data which could be used to support space launches, feed an anti-satellite programme and provide intelligence on hostile military satellites. It is the Russian equivalent of the United States Space Surveillance Network.
Space Command was the part of the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces responsible for military space-related activities. It was formed on 1 December 2011 when the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces were created as a merger of the Russian Space Forces with part of the Russian Air Force. Responsibilities of the command included missile attack warning, space surveillance and the control of military satellites. The use of the term Space Command may be influenced by the United States Space Command.
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How to Search: visit www.alaskaair.com and select “Use Miles” in the search. This will allow you to search for partner award tickets such as Emirates. Make sure when you select the flight that it isn’t a mixed (Economy & First) cabin flight as I ran into many flight combinations that didn’t include First Class in every segment.
Cost: 90,000 miles one-way from US to Dubai (DXB) or 100,000 miles one-way from US to Asia via Dubai. For the extra 10,000 miles it makes sense to maximize the value and to extend your trip to Asia with a stop in Dubai. Taxes and fees totaled $90.30 for my booking.
For 100,000 Alaska Airlines miles and $90.30, I can now enjoy this for 28 hours of flying:
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|My Favourite Planet > Blogs > Edwin Drood's Column >
|Edwin Drood's Column
|28 September 2010
|Hang onto your Rembrandts
|The Drood decides not to take on the Iranian pocket dictator this week, but rather to turn his mind
to higher things: the calorific value of the arts and the question of whether "noblesse" obliges one
to put up with draughty accommodation and a yapping press.
Rembrandt's philosopher meditates on
the cost of heating his draughty abode.
In these still uncertain times, not only the housing market is depressed. Now is not the time to sell your ’57 Telecaster, your burgundy Gordon Keeble
, your Maurice Utrillo watercolour, your Patek Philippe or your collection of Rembrandt sketches. Or is it? Well, if you can forge an interesting link, then yes. Now is
the time to sell your Telecaster if Bruce Springsteen has signed it. Now is the time to sell your Gordon Keeble if it once belonged to Roger Moore. Now is the time to sell your Utrillo if it happens to be one of the three views he painted of Victor Hugo’s house on Guernsey, and now is the time to sell your Patek Philippe if it is a Nautilus model currently celebrating its thirtieth birthday ... but the Rembrandts? Better to hold on to them. That would be my advice to the Queen just now, and probably also the advice of her newly appointed online collections curator Jemima Rellie
Of course a Rembrandt, even a sketch, will fetch a very high price at any time: enough to heat Windsor Castle for a year or two at any rate. Her Majesty owns many such, while holding many more in trust for the nation. She also has no less than 600 sketches by Leonardo da Vinci, vastly more than any other collection in the world. Ms Rellie may very well advise her employer to auction off a few dozen of the less interesting ones if push comes to shove, at least before a hot water bottle becomes an essential bedtime accessory at Buckingham Palace. I'm certain that an online auction of royal Leonardos on e-Bay (some of them are tiny scraps to be had for a few hundred thousand) would raise the sympathy level for the Royals at least as much as it would diminish the threat of chilblains. Such an auction would certainly be a lot simpler than having to fill out those complicated application forms for government subsidies (in triplicate) to implement a Community Energy Scheme under the terms of the 2004 act, one for each residence perceived as a community in need of assistance: Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle (the world's largest residential castle), Sandringham, Clarence House, St James' Palace, The Palace of Hollyrood (the house and the abbey), Kensington Palace, Frogmore House, Balmoral Castle ... that's a lot of boxes to tick!
Now back in 2004, when Her Majesty's bursary was tentatively inquiring into this course of action, the relatively swift refusal by the New Labour government to countenance the idea of heating palaces with money intended for schools and hospitals (albeit after a brief period of hesitation: those sycophants would have loved to oblige, but feared what the press would say) might have made those sketches a feasible option, as they could have secured a significantly higher price than today. The fact that such a course was not followed shows one of two things: either that art in the purest sense is more valuable to the Windsors than a few chilly breakfasts in woolly socks, or that the situation was not yet as grave as they were making it out to be. I fancy the former to be the truer interpretation. Today the subject has emerged from the time vault, thanks to the terms of the freedom of information act; otherwise we would be none the wiser. Of course, those slavering hounds who mangle the profession of journalism for the British tabloids are having a field day!
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Windsor Castle. Detail of an 1838 engraving by William Miller after J.M.W. Turner.
So, what bothers me more, as a Brit in self-imposed exile: that the Royal Family tried to get a bunk-up on their spiralling energy bill at the expense, not only of the taxpayer, but also of the poorer quarters of our towns and cities? Or that my Monarch is sitting in a draught and putting her health at risk in palaces that are very far from conforming to even the most basic energy standards? To tell the truth, both are a cause for concern.
As one of the most consistent supporters of the weaker members of society, the Queen could hardly choose a better way to lose popularity than by siphoning off funds from the disadvantaged. The fact is, she should have other sources available to her: because if Elizabeth Windsor can't balance her budget, it's not for lack of trying. Her farms and estates are among the best run in Europe. Her real estate portfolio, in terms of rented accommodation and leasehold property alone, is a model of fiscal propriety. The Royals and all those around them are some of the hardest working people on what is traditionally an island of slackers, an island that occasionally experiences a fevered decade of till-jangling à la Pink Floyd before returning to its natural torpidity.
The Queen drove ambulances through the Blitz as a young girl. How many of you did that? She sent her kids to tough schools to learn integrity, endurance, initiative, responsibility and how to make decent porridge. Can you? She quite rightly, despite a history of problems in the family, is not ashamed to remind her people of the values that matter. She has never made a claim to be innately better than anyone else and will shake hands with just about anyone, including Morrissey. She has opened a lot more day-care centres, hospitals, science-wings of universities, bridges, motorways etc. than you or I have had cold lasagnes. She has launched whole navies full of noble ships and made everyone proud. She has suffered fools as prime ministers without reproaching them unduly for their folly and has even survived the occasional genius with an appropriate attitude of long-suffering. In the modern world she has made a towering success of the Commonwealth which, as the European hour was sounding, was considered by most to be an utter anachronism. How wrong they were! And she has contributed, through a highly astute policy of collecting, patronage and exhibition, to a dramatic increase in the value the Royal Collections
bring to the nation's artistic patrimony (just calculate an average of 10% per annum over nearly six decades and you begin to, literally, “get the picture”).
Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci.
Galleria dell' Accademia, Venice.
The Queen's domestic financial advisors should not have needed to figure out ways of making ends meet. The government should have gone to them long ago to ask what their reasonable needs are and how they can be most efficiently taken care of. If that means selling a Leonardo or two or renting out Clarence House to a Russian: so be it, but if it can be done without... all the better. Put bluntly: Elizabeth is an asset, a net creator of wealth, rather than a consumer of the same, while also being one of Britain's most consistent importers of tourist dollars. Two phrases from the Gospels come to mind: “render unto Caesar” and “the poor are always with us”. Albion, however perfidious, is lucky enough to have a Caesar worth rendering something to. One who has often served her people a deal better than they have served her. I’m not suggesting we should cosset the Royals: believe me, they would simply hate that. They are far more frugal than most of us; always ready to get a few more miles out of a tweed jacket, a Burberry, a pair of gumboots, a Land Rover or a favourite suit. What I am
suggesting is that we should be concerned to ensure that the great mansions housing some of the nation's finest assets are as sustainable as possible, as well as being congenial workplaces for their hundreds of sometimes highly-skilled employees; neither cold nor damp nor dingy, as is currently the case for large tracts of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle as well as for some of the “grace and favour” wings at Hampton Court, to name but three places in need of an energy makeover.
I was going to spend this week's post on smacking down that whining idiot Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for the load of offensive tripe he vomited at the UN. But he's simply not worth the pixels. I prefer to pick a fight with Fleet Street any day. Give me someone closer to my own weight to punch the lights out of. Send the monkey back to Teheran, they'll spank him there soon enough, God willing.
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Jhajjar/Jayal/Pali: In a frontal attack on Gandhi family, Narendra Modi yesterday raked up Robert Vadra's controversial land deals issue, alleging that farmers were forced to sell land at throwaway prices and that Congress gave "damad (son-in-law) power" in place of development.
Addressing a series of rallies in Haryana and Rajasthan, the BJP's PM candidate questioned why Congress was silent on the issue and asked Rahul Gandhi to explain the policies "through which you have given land to your jijaji (brother-in-law)". He said the Congress will suffer a rout as it did after the Emergency.
"The central government's defeat is certain. It is time to decide how to give them a farewell. We should give Congress such a farewell that India does not see such a government in seven generations," Modi said.
Addressing a rally in Rathkudia area in Pali constituency, Modi said "there is nuclear power, hydro power, wind power and solar power but for the first time, 'damad power' is beign heard of in Rajasthan".
"Thousands of acres of land belonging to farmers was given to 'jijaji' (brother-in-law) of Shehzaade (Rahul Gandhi) in the name of solar power. Board of Solar power was put up but what happened actually is that it became 'damad power' in Rajasthan," he said without naming Vadra, son-in-law of Sonia
Gandhi, while accusing the Congress party of not giving answer on the issue.
He accused Congress governments in the states as well as at Centre of taking the farming community for a ride by "usurping" their property to sell it off at "dirt-cheap" prices.
"If in Haryana, it is the father-son duo who are doing the business, in Delhi, it is the mother-son duo. As if it was not enough, so the son-in-law (damadjee) has also entered the scene," Modi said in Jhajjar.
"Farmers have to sell their land at throw away prices due to deeds of your jijaji (brother-in-law)," he said. Modi said due to land policies of Haryana government, "a person without even single paisa could earn Rs 50 crore in next three months...."Is anyone among you a magician who knows such a trick. This trick is known only to Shehzaade's family," he said.
Accusing Congress of failing the country's farmers and soldiers, he said, "During former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri's time Indian was proud of its "jai jawan, jai kisan" slogan.... now its (UPA government's) new slogan is 'mar jawan, mar kisan' (die soldiers, die farmers)."


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What is dance in Spanish?
baile. More Spanish words for dance . bailar verb. spin, jig, prance. la danza noun.
What are Spanish dances called?
2 Top Traditional Spanish Dances . 2.1 Sardana. 2.2 Paso doble. 2.3 Bolero. 2.4 Flamenco.
Do you know how do you dance bachata in Spanish?
¿Sabes bailar bachata ?
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What does it mean to dance with someone?
To get into a physical altercation with someone .
Is salsa dancing Spanish?
The roots of salsa originated in Eastern Cuba (Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo) from the Cuban Son (about 1920) and Afro-Cuban dance (like Afro-Cuban rumba). There, Spanish and Afro-Cuban musical elements were combined, both in terms of rhythm and the instruments used.
What dances are home to Spain?
Traditional Spanish Dances Jota Aragonesa. This typical dance hails from the north of Spain, namely Aragón, and features a fast tempo as couples dance with their hands raised high above their heads playing castanets. Sardana. Muñeira. Zambra. Bolero. Fandango. Pasodoble. Flamenco .
What is the most popular Spanish dance?
Are Spanish dancers poisonous?
Just as other nudibranch display bright colors as a warning to predators the Spanish Dancer’s red coloration serves as a danger warning. Toxins from the Halichondria sponges, which the Spanish Dancer consumes, are stored within this its body and make it a highly toxic snack!
What is the most famous dance in Spain?
What is slang for dancing?
boogie – boogy – break – bust a groove – bust a move – crunk – cut a rug – dance up on – footwork – freak – get (one’s) groove on – get (one’s) swerve on – ghost ride the whip – gig – groove – head-bang – juke – mosh – pogo – skank – slam dance .
What are the purposes of dance?
dance created with the intent to express or communicate emotion, feelings, ideas (ballet, tap dance , modern dance , dance created and performed in a concert and/or theatrical setting or an audience).
What does dancing symbolize?
Dance can signify joy, celebration, and/or possession by a higher power, be it good or evil. The act of dancing is also linked with rhythm and transforming time into motion.


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The United Nations special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions said the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi bears the hallmark of an extrajudicial execution, and those who orchestrated his murder "are high enough to represent the state".
A statement published by the company on Thursday acknowledges the apparent murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate offices in Istanbul.
Will Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman [MbS] owned-up for being responsible for the forceful attempted repatriation and kidnapping of Jamal Khashoggi back to Saudi Arabia to be silenced for ever by 15 killing "rogue elements" squad and was "choke-up" when "interrogation gone wrong"?
Trump has also insisted that killing will not interfere with USA arms sales to Saudi Arabia, citing a $110bn deal with Riyadh he announced a year ago.
Turkish officials have discounted the ability of Saudi Arabia to conduct a credible investigation, given suspicion that the royal court was behind the operation.
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir says in an interview with Fox News on October 21 that the operation was not ordered by the crown prince.
But striking a defiant tone, the crown prince told global investors at the three-day conference on Wednesday that the furore would not derail the kingdom's reform drive.
US President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that Saudi Arabia's handling of the death of Saudi journalist and US resident Khashoggi is one of the worst cover-ups in history.
The U.S. has always been Saudi Arabia's most important partner and Trump has made the kingdom the centerpiece of his efforts to isolate Iran.
Trump also said the USA has sent officials to Saudi Arabia to get more information on the killing, which has spiraled into a crisis.
Turkish sources alleged that body parts and a disfigured face had been found in the garden, Sky News reported, but the discovery has not been confirmed.
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'She said the Home Secretary is taking action against all suspects in the murder of Mr Khashoggi to prevent them entering the UK.
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March 9. NC State’s Jenkins Professional Online MBA program in the North Carolina State University Poole College of Management is No. 18 among the Top 20 programs worldwide, according to the Financial Times’ 2017 ranking of global online MBA programs. NC State placed 11th among U.S.-based institutions and was the only North Carolina-based MBA program listed in the ranking. This is the first year NC State’s program was eligible for the ranking.
Among top global business schools – including IE Business School, The Indiana University Kelley School of Business and Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business – NC State was among the Top 10 in the following categories:
- No. 8 Career Service rank, defined as effectiveness of the school’s career service in terms of career counseling, personal development, networking events, and recruitment, as rated by their alumni;
- No. 9 Career Progress rank, defined as progression in the alumni’s level of seniority and the size of company they now work for, versus three years ago on graduation;
- No. 10 Online Interaction rank, defined as the extent to which alumni rate the interaction between students, teamwork and the availability of faculty.
In addition, NC State was ranked the 12th best Value for Money, based on students’ ability to complete the degree for less than $50,000 and an average salary increase of 21 percent three years following graduation. The rankings are at:
“This recognition of our Jenkins MBA program as one of the top online MBA programs worldwide reflects the NC State Poole College of Management’s commitment to excellence and innovative programming,” said Annette L. Ranft, dean and Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. chair of NC State’s Poole College of Management.
“Over the past two years, we have improved the program through the introduction of our Customized MBA option, which allows online students to seamlessly enroll in face-to-face courses, and we implemented a major MBA curriculum redesign, emphasizing experiential learning and leadership development for our online students. During this time, we have also seen our number of completed applications increase by 99 percent,” said Steve Allen, associate dean for graduate programs and research at the Poole College of Management.
This is the fourth year that Financial Times has ranked online MBA programs, publishing the top 20 programs worldwide. To be included, a business school must have accreditation from AACSB and/or EQUIS and have had online programs for at least four years. Although flexible/hybrid MBA programs are included in the ranking, at least 70 percent of an MBA program’s curriculum must be delivered online to be considered.
The ranking was based on data provided to Financial Times by alumni of the MBA programs being ranked and by the MBA program staff. The alumni survey accounted for 65 percent of the ranking. The most important criteria included salary today, which accounts for 20 percent of a school’s ranking; salary increase since graduation (10 percent); online interaction (10 percent); and FT research rank (10 percent), which is calculated according to the number of articles published by each school’s full-time faculty.


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Discussing minerals and vitamins with most individuals often leads to questions on vitamin dietary supplements. Make sure this contains pure forms of vitamin E rather than the artificial versions. The first vitamin that comes to thoughts for most people is vitamin E, a vitamin that’s important to improving the overall well being of your coronary heart. Vitamin D helps the immune system battle illnesses like cancer, heart problems, diabetes, arthritis, and different autoimmune diseases. It is important to not self-diagnose a vitamin deficiency, as a result of some vitamins can be toxic if taken incorrectly.
The B-group vitamins do not provide the physique with fuel for power, even though complement commercials usually declare they do. It is true though that with out B-group vitamins the physique lacks power. In observational studies (case-control or cohort design), folks with excessive consumption of antioxidant vitamins by regular weight loss plan sometimes have a lower danger of coronary heart attack and stroke than individuals who do not devour sufficient. All users are urged to all the time seek advice from a registered health care skilled for prognosis and answers to their medical questions.
You can take round 500 mg of it twice a day, and be sure that your coronary heart remains wholesome. You’ll nonetheless need to take care of a nutritious diet, regardless that you might be taking vitamins. Symptoms embody pale or grey pores and skin, cracked sore tongue, despair, hallucinations, irregular coronary heart actions, loss of urge for food, nausea, dry pores and skin and scaly dermatitis, hair loss, muscle ache, and weakness and fatigue.
Probiotics assist to take care of the integrity of the lining of the intestines, which help to spice up immunity. Deficiency: Symptoms include chelosis, glossitis, stomatitis, dermatitis (all just like vitamin B2 deficiency), nervous system problems, sleeplessness, confusion, nervousness, depression, irritability, interference with nerves that supply muscle tissues and difficulties in movement of these muscle mass, and anemia. Although you may be following a healthy diet, you won’t obtain everything your body needs to carry out day by day features.
If you’re on a macrobiotic food regimen, which is fixed on ideas in regards to the types of meals drawn from Zen Buddhism, you may be poor in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin D and different nutrients. Even although some individuals might not realize it, food does not offer you the entire vitamins and nutrients your physique needs. It can even forestall most cancers, cease growing older, ease arthritis, and help with plenty of other conditions with vitamins.

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