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In the intricate landscape of corporate governance, the role of independent directors in listed companies is pivotal, guided by various regulatory frameworks such as the SEBI SAST Regulations. These regulations delineate the responsibilities and obligations of independent directors, particularly concerning the committee of independent directors they may join.
Upon becoming a member of the committee of independent directors in accordance with the SEBI SAST Regulations, an implied obligation of confidentiality envelops the independent director. This implies that the committee, while empowered to deliver reasoned recommendations in writing to the shareholders of the target company, must also divulge the voting pattern of the board meeting.
One crucial stipulation is the timing of the publication of these recommendations. They are mandated to be published at least two working days before the commencement of the tendering process. This ensures that shareholders have adequate time to review and deliberate upon the recommendations before making any decisions.
Furthermore, in addition to public disclosure, these recommendations necessitate distribution to various parties for comprehensive transparency and informed decision-making. These include sending copies to the Board of the target company, notifying the stock exchanges, providing them to the manager(s) overseeing the open offer, and publishing them in the same newspaper as the public announcement of the open offer.
The onus of ensuring compliance with these regulations falls upon the company secretary and compliance officer of the company. They bear the responsibility of completing requisite filings and ensuring that copies are issued to the pertinent parties within the specified timelines.
These regulations reflect a commitment to transparency, fairness, and informed decision-making within the securities market. They aim to safeguard the interests of shareholders by providing them with adequate information and ensuring that independent directors uphold the necessary standards of confidentiality and disclosure.
In conclusion, the obligations and responsibilities placed on independent directors under the SEBI SAST Regulations underscore the significance of their role in fostering transparency and accountability in corporate governance, thereby enhancing investor confidence and protecting shareholder interests. Compliance with these regulations remains instrumental in maintaining the integrity and credibility of listed companies in the securities market.


TFX Ultra: Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow and Energy Meter
The TFX Ultra-clamp-on ultrasonic flow and energy meter provides accurate and repeatable liquid flow measurement for full pipes one-half inch or larger.
Built for non-intrusive flow and energy measurement applications, the meter attaches to the outside of the pipe and does not contact the liquid being measured.
The clamp-on design allows quick and low-cost installation, and eliminates worries of fluid compatibility and pressure head loss.
With no moving parts, there is no mechanical wear, so repair kits or replacement parts are not needed.
- Measurement type: ultrasonic bi-directional flow measurement
- Liquid types: liquids with small amounts of suspended solids or aeration Ultrapure Liquids to Liquids with small amounts of suspended solids or aeration
- Accuracy: +/- 1% of reading
- Repeatability: +/- 0.5% of reading
- Available protocols: Modbus RTU over RS485 communications, and Ethernet connection including BACnet/IP, Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP
- Piping/tubing sizes: ½ inch (12 mm) and above
- Configurations: flow meter or energy meter
- Measures energy usage in Btu, mBtu, tons, KJ, kW and mW Add MMBTU
- water & wastewater
- HVAC/energy monitoring
- power generation
- food & beverage
- flow system commissioning and troubleshooting
Transit time flow meters utilize two transducers which function as both ultrasonic transmitters and receivers. The flow meters operate by alternately transmitting and receiving a frequency modulated burst of sound energy between the two transducers. The burst is first transmitted in the direction of fluid flow and then against fluid flow. Since sound energy in a moving liquid is carried faster when it travels in the direction of fluid flow (downstream) than it does when it travels against fluid flow (upstream), a differential in the times of flight will occur. The sound's time of flight is accurately measured in both directions and the difference in time of flight calculated. The liquid velocity (V) inside the pipe can be related to the difference in time of flight (dt) through the following equation: V = K * D * dt, where K is a constant and D is the distance between the transducers
The TFX family of transit time flow meters is equipped with either two transducers that are clamped on the outside of a closed pipe at a specific distance from each other or a single clamp-around design. For applications that use two transducers, the transducers can be mounted in V-Mount where the sound transverses the pipe two times, W-Mount where the sound transverses the pipe four times, or in Z-Mount where the transducers are mounted on opposite sides of the pipe and the sound crosses the pipe once.


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- Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.
- Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
- Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
- Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
- Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
- Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.
- Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
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Volcan San Pedro
Key information: Volcan San Pedro
- The attractive, vegetated cone of Volcan San Pedro looms above the south-west side of the beautiful Lake Atitlan.
- It reaches 3,020m and will generously share with you its enormous views over the lake and to the mountains and volcanoes surrounding it.
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- Length: 9km
- Maximum Altitude: 3,020m
- Level of Difficulty: Strenuous
The attractive, vegetated cone of Volcan San Pedro looms above the south-west side of the beautiful Lake Atitlan.
It reaches 3,020m and will generously share with you its enormous views over the lake and to the mountains and volcanoes surrounding it.
It is a relatively easy (9km/6-7hr) walk beginning at 1,800m, which winds through cultivated areas – coffee and corn – before spending the majority of the route in thick montane forest.
This is demanding walking on a high mountain with unpredictable weather and where altitude can cause real problems. Take it slowly and come prepared.
KEAdventures organise a thrilling-looking 7-volcano expedition www.keadventure.com.
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We’d love to share more! Please help us by recommending your best walks/making suggestions and sending photos! Thank you!
For more information and photos, including detailed practical information and some warnings, see our Guatemala’s Volcanoes page.
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Your comments on this walk, your experiences and suggestions, and your photos are very welcome. Where appropriate, you will be credited for your contribution.
Safety and problems: All walks have inherent risks and potential problems, and many of the walks featured on this website involve significant risks, dangers and problems. Problems of any sort can arise on any walk. This website does not purport to identify any (or all) actual or potential risks, dangers and problems that may relate to any particular walk.
Any person who is considering undertaking this walk should do careful research and make their own assessment of the risks, dangers and possible problems involved. They should also go to “Important information” for further important information.
Anyone planning an expedition to this place should see further important information about this walk.
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Contained within one lovely neoclassical mansion is Greek art from prehistory to modern times. Floor by floor, visitors can see Mycenean pottery, classical sculpture, and (my favorite) Byzantine icons, leading on to domestic interiors from the Ottoman period, costumes, weaponry, farming tools, and paintings, all of which are topped with a delightful roof terrace cafe and restaurant. You can visit the Archeological Museum, of course, and spend a day doing so. The Benaki is like that, too, but gentler, more serene, and somehow uplifting. I took one friend there last year who was not a great museum goer nor art lover, and upon leaving he said, You know, this is the first museum I have ever been to where I have found so many things I'd like to take home with me. A high compliment indeed.
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UFC 217 rolls into New York’s Madison Square Garden on November 4 and the fight card is beginning to take shape. The biggest news to date is that the UFC fight card will feature middleweight champion, Michael Bisping, who will face former welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre. The 36-year-old St. Pierre has been absent from the ring for almost four years after he branded the UFC fight scene as “completely insane” and a “freaking zoo.”
According to the Toronto Sun, UFC president, Dana White, initially refused to sanction Michael Bisping vs. Georges St. Pierre. As previously reported by the Inquisitr, White was fiercely criticized by UFC fighter Luke Rockhold over the on-off nature of the Bisping vs. St. Pierre fight. It seems that the indecision about the fight is now in the past after St. Pierre shared a post on Instagram, in which he is seen signing the contract for the UFC 217 fight with Bisping.
According to MMA Junkie, UFC 217 will also feature UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt. An injury caused the cancellation of a grudge match between Garbrandt and former teammate TJ Dillashaw, but it seems that the fight is on for UFC 217. Garbrandt also used social media to announce that he would face Dillashaw at UFC 217.
Another former champion, welterweight Johny Hendricks is also on the UFC 217 fight card. He will take on the undefeated Brazilian middleweight Paulo Borrachinha.
The UFC 217 fight card is shaping up nicely but the biggest news of the week involves Conor McGregor, who is unlikely to feature in Novembers PPV event.
Boxing Champion Vasyl Lomachenko Calls Out To Conor McGregor
Anyone with even the slightest interest in combat sport will know that we are just weeks away for Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring. At times it seemed like Mayweather vs. McGregor would never happen, and true to form, UFC champion McGregor’s preparation has not gone smoothly.
As reported earlier this week by MMA Junkie, McGregor’s sparring partner Paulie Malignaggi, walked out of the McGregor camp, calling him “one of the biggest dirtbags” he has ever met. WBO featherweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko is clearly not put off by McGregor’s reputation and has reached out to offer himself as a sparring partner for McGregor. This isn’t the first time that Lomachenko has reached out to McGregor.
Earlier this year, Lomachenko took to twitter, seemingly offering to take on McGregor under UFC rules.
As reported by FloCombat two-time Olympic champion Lomachenko is known for his speed, his ability to strike from all angles and has a style that would transition well to UFC combat.
It is easy to see why a match with McGregor would be attractive to Lomachenko. He is very much an up and coming boxer, the benefits for McGregor are not so clear. McGregor and Mayweather are expected to earn over $100 million each for their fight, so the financial imperative for McGregor is unlikely to feature. However, perhaps McGregor could be tempted to face Lomachenko under UFC rules.
McGregor is fiercely ambitious. Were he able to defeat Mayweather under boxing rules, and Lomachenko under UFC rules, McGregor could justifiably claim to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the history of combat sport. Perhaps that prospect would appeal to McGregor, but would it be enough to encourage him to face Vasyl Lomachenko?
What do Inquisitr readers make of Lomachenko’s offer to Conor McGregor? Would you like to see Conor McGregor vs. Vasyl Lomachenko under UFC rules? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Serena Williams and Amy Schumer were featured in some of the most talked-about commercials of the 2016 Super Bowl, but even in a more lady-friendly group of ads (good riddance to GoDaddy), women mostly remained silent.
Motto, a site from Time aimed at reaching millennial women, analyzed the 55 commercials that aired nationwide during the Super Bowl and discovered that we still have a long way to go when it comes to female representation.
According to the analysis, a quarter of the spots had zero women in them, and 44 percent of the commercials that did include women featured no women of color. Of the 41 commercials that did feature women, 56 percent didn’t give those women a chance to speak. Motto also discovered that in 64 percent of the 55 total commercials, women didn't have speaking roles.
The problem may have something to do with the lack of female directors behind these spots. Motto confirmed that 50 out of the 55 commercials were directed by men.
At least the halftime show proved what women are truly capable of. Lookin' at you, Beyoncé.
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The MEUW Board of Directors has voted to support staff plans to stage a different kind of event in 2021 due to the coronavirus.
The vote came at the Board’s regular meeting held on Friday, Aug. 21 after more than half of respondents to a July survey said coronavirus made it “unlikely” they’d attend the annual Electric Operations Conference & Expo (formerly “Joint Sups”) in January 2021.
While the plans still need to be worked out, MEUW expects to host an outdoor “show” in late April 2021 to bring together operations folks in an open-air environment to interact with one another, hear from select speakers and see what vendors have to offer. The event is most likely to be held at a county fairgrounds or similar venue and is expected to feature a trade show and equipment demonstrations. The traditional January conference will not be held in 2021.
Watch for full details once plans for the April event are finalized.
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Shruti Haasan has been invited for a dinner to be hosted by the Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh. She will be flying to Delhi today to participate in this dinner. The actress is thrilled and considers this an honor of the lifetime. Earlier, her co-star in 3, Dhanush got the opportunity to dine with the PM, it may be mentioned here.
Shruti Haasan is the daughter of one of the icons of Indian cinema, Kamal Haasan. She made her debut as heroine in the Bollywood flick Luck. Her Tamil debut as heroine was in the Suriya starrer 7aum Arivu, directed by AR Murugadoss.


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As the East Coast begins its recovery from Hurricane Sandy's devastation, speculation has emerged as to the role climate change may have played in the storm's ferocity. The debate will rage on, but the reinsurance industry has been sounding the alarm on this topic for years. Reinsurance companies' active leadership in this area could reshape the risk-management landscape for multiple economic sectors.
Anthropogenic climate change
On Oct. 17, German reinsurance company Munich Re released a report titled "Severe Weather in North America," in which it linked the risks of severe weather events to human-caused, or anthropogenic, climate change. The report's prescience seemed morbidly highlighted when Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast not even two weeks later, shredding its way through densely populated areas and leaving large swaths of devastation in its wake.
Munich Re is the world's largest reinsurer when it comes to extreme damage payments, and North America is its most important market. It would be hard to posit a far-left liberal agenda in the company's pronouncements. Its goal is simply to make money, and it does so by mitigating risk. If Munich Re sees risk in climate change, I find that noteworthy. Consider this quote from the company's report:
"In the long term, anthropogenic climate change is believed to be a signiﬁcant loss driver. [...] It particularly affects formation of heatwaves, droughts, thunderstorms and -- in the long run -- tropical cyclone intensity."
Munich Re is not alone in its position. Insurer and asset manager Allianz (NASDAQOTH: AZSEY.PK) actively lobbies for worldwide, binding carbon emission targets and has designed various products around climate change risk, such as catastrophe bonds and micro-insurance. Global reinsurer Swiss Re(NASDAQOTH: SSREY.PK) convened its fourth annual Climate Week NYC conference -- at which it pushes for action on climate change -- barely one month before Hurricane Sandy struck and has a "risk transfer for adaptation" product line that is explicitly geared toward climate-change risks.
American insurers have been behind the curve, but they're catching on. Travelers (NYS: TRV) redesigned its approach to climate change risk after the severe 2004 and 2005 Atlantic hurricane seasons. The company is now reassessing its coastal underwriting strategy, updating its catastrophe modeling, offering risk control services, and redesigning pricing. The insurance industry in general has become the first major business sector to acknowledge the effects of climate change and seek to deal with the risk in a systematic fashion.
These changes create risks and opportunities for businesses in other sectors. Companies will be affected if they carry insurance policies or if they provide products or services that can help mitigate the deleterious impact of climate change. So, basically, all companies are exposed.
Climate change adaptation
Some companies are pivoting well to deal with this new reality. Starbucks (NAS: SBUX) is aware of the changing growing conditions many of its coffee farmers face and has identified climate change as the primary culprit. The company has partnered with Conservation International to help coffee farmers in Mexico to adapt. Starbucks is also working with academics to develop vulnerability assessments that model the effects of various climate scenarios on coffee cultivation. Starbucks hopes it can protect its coffee supply through these initiatives.
Todd Brady, Intel's (NAS: INTC) director of Global Environmental Services in its Technology Manufacturing Group, told me recently that the company had identified water as a strategic asset and thus seeks aggressively to protect its ongoing supply. Climate change threatens water supply, especially in certain regions. Intel has combined gaming and scientific research in Water Wars, a 3-D gaming platform that studies how people respond to water shortages. Intel uses this to model scenarios and solutions related to climate change, and to promote its devices and applications that address climate change-related problems.
Some companies are even finding profit opportunities in the climate-change threat. Cemex (NYS: CX) , a leading cement producer, is exploring new markets for low-cost, climate-resilient housing for underserved populations. Its pilot project is in Mexico, and Cemex will expand to other markets if the pilot is successful.
Can't read the writing on the wall
Other companies have suffered the consequences of climate change. The World Resources Institute neatly summarizes Anheuser-Busch InBev's (NYS: BUD) experience following the 2001 Pacific Northwest drought.
Beer is 90% water. Less intuitive is the fact that water is used to produce barley and to supply the electricity needed to produce aluminum cans. Because irrigation was curtailed in Idaho, barley became scarce and more expensive. At the same time the cost of manufacturing aluminum for cans rose because less water meant less cheap hydroelectric energy. The result: a perfect storm of intersecting forces in the beer supply chain.
And then there's Berkshire Hathaway (NYS: BRK.B) . You'd think that as a huge insurer itself, the largest shareholder of Munich Re, and a major shareholder of Swiss Re, the company would be all over this issue. Its property and casualty insurance operations could be threatened if climate change does increase risks and the company's pricing and models are not prepared. Yet at the company's 2011 shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett announced that "climate change is not a material risk to Berkshire." Warren Buffett is 79,863 times as smart as I am, but he may be missing the boat here.
Climate change and your bottom line
I'm not a climate scientist, and I'm not here to settle this. I'm an investor, and I note two things. First, it appears that extreme weather events are on the rise, whatever the cause may be. Second, insurers are changing the landscape out there for companies across the economic landscape on the basis of their confidence that climate change is a risk worth mitigating. As Ben Berkowitz, an insurance industry reporter for Reuters, said in a recent interview on NPR:
"Insurers are absolutely taking a fresh look at how they structure and how they price policies, particularly the ones that really embraced the climate change theories. They fully believe that something is changing and that they have to, for the sake of their business models, look at how they price and allocate risk differently."
I'm doing the same with my portfolio.
The article Sandy, Climate Change, and the Risk to Your Portfolio originally appeared on Fool.com.
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Now that the first three Georgie books have been written, proofed, edited and published, I get to have a day off! Whoopee! Cup of tea and (of course) a book.
I’m actually going to sit outside in a patch of winter sunlight and read a book on my Kindle (Book 4 of the Logan MacRae series set in Aberdeen, in case you’re interested – rattling good read!) but I really feel like sitting inside a vintage van and sipping out of a polka-dot teacup (large!). I couldn’t resist seeing what I could find online, and sure enough, here is just the right dotty kind of van… I’m sure it would have the right teacups in it! 🙂
I found it here: http://junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com/glamping/


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Hey All, I am working on getting my air conditioning to work again on my 1974 dodge van. Here are the basics of where I am in the process. I just installed a new compressor and clutch that is supposedly rebuilt to run r134. I added the required amount of the recommended oil (PAG-46) to the compressor through the oil plug on the side of the compressor. I will be replacing the receiver dryer, pressure switch, and the expansion valve. The hoses appear to be in good condition with no cracks or obvious damage. I tried finding new hoses with no luck, so hoping the original hoses will work for now along with all new o-rings and seals. The evaporator core looked to be in good condition when I had to remove it it to replace the heater core. The condenser core looks good for its age, but there is no obvious damage. My plan is to flush out the system and replacing all the seals and then evacuating the system to check for leaks. The main concern is what to charge it with. Should I go ahead and convert it to the r134? Should I use an alternative such as the hc-12a? or 12a? or ZeroR? Or just go old school farmer style and use propane? Now before you start with the negative comments, I have read about the dangers and concerns with using the various methods. Has anyone done this? What did you use? Did it work for you? Living in the southwest I would love to get the air conditioning working again. Thanks to anyone who can share some advice to help me get the cold air blowing again.


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Benefits of eating chili :Do you know about red chilli health care? Read More.
Did you know that red chilli season? The sweetness of the peppermint, though sweet, is the only sweetness to the body.
Benefits of eating chili
Usually, our Indian homes do not prepare foods without chilli. We use peppermint or chilli powder for everything to make the food delicious. Peppermint is an antimicrobial, how do you know about health?
These nutrients are present in the chili
There are many nutrients hidden in the chili. Vitamin A, B and C in red pepper is great and offers many benefits to the body. According to some studies, capsaicin acts as an antioxidant to protect body cells. Also, it also improves inflammation.
Enhances your weaning
Chili is so beneficial to health that it has the effect of enhancing the welfare of the individual. According to one large study, young people who consumed at least a couple of chili peppers for 5 consecutive years reduced their chances of death by 3%. That is, their strength is growing.
Benefits of eating chili: What does the study say?
Although there are many studies to determine the underlying cause of death, there are some factors that are known. It is thought that chili mainly has the potential to reduce the risk of obesity as well as the anti-inflammatory properties.
When you add chili to your diet, it accelerates the metabolism.
Also, it makes the body hot.
TRPV1 also activates a sensory neuron.
Prevents fat from increasing.
Increase metabolism and help the body lose weight.
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Add chili to your diet as a solution to your tied nose. It heals the nose constantly. Also, it helps calm the symptoms like cold and allergies.
(Benefits of eating chili)Do you know what chili does again?
Capsaicin treats nerve cells.
According to one study, arthritis and fibromyalgia were reduced by half in just a few weeks.
Helps fight cancer.
How to remove blackheads and whiteheads permanently :Applying peppermint on the skin not only keeps the skin clean but also removes the problem of acne. Eliminates oily skin and backhead problem. We mostly use mint in cooking. Otherwise we put mint leaves in the juice and drink it. Did you know that mint can be…
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Book review: 'Redgraves' less than picture-perfect
Published 12:47 pm, Friday, October 5, 2012
Donald Spoto tells us in the introduction to "The Redgraves" that his latest book is "in no sense an authorized biography." Maybe he doesn't know that readers can spot this literary genre 10 miles away. When an author refers to his long friendship with one subject, treasuring their many lunches and long afternoons together; and when another offers a "gracious endorsement" of the project, we have a good idea what's in store.
Spoto could fill a multiplex with celebrity friends whose biographies he has written. Aside from a love-hate relationship with the movie director Alfred Hitchcock, the author never met a theater or film personality he didn't like. He responds to criticism that his writing approaches hagiography by explaining, "The biographer is obligated to tell the truth - even at the risk of saying something good about someone." With "The Redgraves," the only risk Spoto takes is hero worship.
Chronicling any famous family presents challenges, but the particular problem here is that everyone in Spoto's account gets an A+. Despite this flattering appraisal, his research, covering four generations of the family, ends up a collection of names and dates. The jumble of lives, beginning with Sir Michael Redgrave's parents and extending to his grandchildren, makes it difficult to sort out the relationships among them. Sir Michael, the supernova of the tribe, is the only one to rise above the clutter. He dominates not only the book, but also his wife and their three children.
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When Spoto focuses on Michael, the book entertains with a portrait of a life lived large, warts and all. In his 40 year theatrical career, Michael succeeded with almost every part he played or production he directed. Verbatim reviews from these performances and minibiographies of his discarded lovers fill the pages. Spoto quotes from Michael's diaries and interviews dozens of theater people who tell amusing stories. He spent outrageous sums of money and made lucrative, forgettable movies whenever his British pounds ran low. Throughout his life, he lavishly supported a revolving door of male lovers, yet never publicly disclosed his homosexuality.
Michael's parents, Roy and Daisy Redgrave, were failed actors. Raised by the unloving Daisy, Michael never knew his father, who left for Australia when his son was quite young. Spoto reveals no evidence that Michael mourned his father's desertion, but decides he must have. Borrowing from the psychoanalysts, Spoto writes, "As with Hamlet, his father's ghost forever haunted him." Michael was tortured, it's true, but not by Roy's disappearance. His divided sexual nature, alluded to in his diaries, likely caused his lifelong anguish.
Actress Rachel Kempson, Michael's wife and the book's primary source, comes across as insecure, both on and offstage, remaining in the background of her husband's celebrity. There was only room for one big career in a marriage, she told Spoto. Incapable of confronting Michael about his infidelities, she eventually entered into a long-term relationship with a married man. That union, as described by the author, seems no happier than the one with Michael.
More Information'The Redgraves'
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For the rest of the family, the theater competes with reports of plastic surgery, drugs and terrible politics. Spoto makes all this sound positively dull. Michael regarded Vanessa, his oldest child, as the "primary heir" to his talent. So does Spoto, who praises her work and defends her against critics who regarded her Marxist philosophy as anti-Semitic and anti-Israel. He breezily asserts that Vanessa's later philanthropies rehabilitated her reputation. Son Corin's activities as a radical organizer overshadowed his theatrical career. Lynn, the youngest, often complained she was the family outsider. In some accounts, but not here, she lays blame on Michael for the bulimia and anorexia she suffered until her death from breast cancer.
Although Michael and Rachel remained married until he died, their children's marriages ended in widely publicized divorces. Director Tony Richardson left Vanessa for several other women, and Corin split from his drug-addict wife - tame stuff in today's celebrity world. Only the breakdown of Lynn's marriage may raise a few eyebrows: Unknown to Lynn, her husband of 26 years fathered a child with the woman who later married their son.
In the end, "The Redgraves" suffers from Spoto's uncritical assessment that Redgrave genes make one an actor. A glance at the current generation in the family business says this is not an argument that holds up, no matter how often Spoto repeats it.
Barbara Liss is a Houston writer.

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31, wishes to represent Jeroboam's priests as illegitimate, he does not say that they were not Aaronites, but that they were not of the sons of Levi.
Again, in the composite story of Korah's revolt, one version reflects a contest between Aaronites and the other Levites who claimed the priesthood (Num.
Some animus against the Aaronites (2 Chron.
Thus, the Samaritans claim the traditions of the land; the Chronicler traces the connexion between " pre-exilic " and " post-exilic " Judaeans, ignoring and obscuring intervening events; the south Palestinian cycle of tradition is adapted to the history of a descent into and an exodus from Egypt; Zadokite priests are enrolled as Aaronites, and the hierarchical traditions ' A Samarian (or Ephraimite or N.
The latter story illustrates the growth of the older exodus-tradition along with the development of priestly ritual: the old account of Korah's revolt against the authority of Moses has been expanded, and now describes (a) the divine prerogatives of the Levites in general, and (b) the confirmation of the superior privileges of the Aaronites against the rest of the Levites, a development which can scarcely be earlier than the time of Ezekiel (xliv.

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Landscape has been important in Western Literature since the mid 1700s.
Before that it existed, but was largely utilitarian: one of Arthur’s knights might need to gallop through a deep dark forest, Robison Crusoe had to have a desert island to be wrecked on, Shakespeare’s tales might require an Arcadian grove for Puck to perform his mischief in.
Or else landscape was moral allegory: Piers Plowman’s fortress on the hill with a “fair field of folk below it (Langland, 1380s) or “the Slough of Despond” and the “Delectable Mountains,” in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress (1664). There is also the tradition of “Topographical Poems” such as Sir John Denham’s, Coopers Hill (1642) in which real landscapes are bent to serve political and moral reflections. https://rpo.library.utoronto.ca/poems/coopers-hill-1642. But landscape remained mostly symbolic, allegorical or stage setting for the story, not a subject in itself.
In the mid eighteenth century, however, things began to change. Credit is usually given for this to William Gilpin, whose, Observations on the River Wye and several parts of South Wales, etc. relative chiefly to Picturesque Beauty; made in the summer of the year 1770 was published in1782 and was a huge success. Gilpin was undoubtedly influential but attitudes to landscape had already changed. Capability Brown, for example, died in 1782 and had already spent over forty years transforming great gardens to make them more naturalistic, not to mention picturesque as Gilpin would have understood it.
Landscape painting had been important for much longer, since the 1600s, when it was pioneered by Dutch and Flemish artists. Landscape painting in the Low Countries departed from the allegorical and began to represent concerns that would be very familiar today, albeit framed more religiously:
“many Dutch landscapes suggest walks in the countryside, as a break from city life), and the sheer pleasure of physical sensation: fresh air, daylight, wind, moisture, cold and warmth, colors, textures—all of which was seen as God’s creation.” (Walter Liedtke, Met Museum https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/lpnd/hd_lpnd.htm )
By the mid 1700s, naturalistic, non-allegorical landscape painting had become well established in Britain too. Thomas Gainsborough was producing landscapes “in the Dutch style” from the 1740s.
Gilpin himself was an accomplished painter and his idea of the picturesque was framed with a landscape painter’s eye. He helped build a bridge between the visual and landscape artists and the writers, that would lead to a blossoming of landscape literature, from the Romantic poets onwards, and which continues unabated to this day.
There are far too many modern writers, for whom landscape is central or important, to look at here, so I will just say a word about one with local significance. Robert Macfarlane is celebrated for his prose reflections on landscape, especially the loose trilogy: Mountains of the Mind, Wild Places and The Old Ways. The last of these explores ancient routes and the landscapes they access, by land and sea, from Palestine to southern England. But a significant part of the book is about Lewis and Harris, and Macfarlane sails to the Shiant Isles with Iain Stephen, an old friend of the writers group.
It is well worth a read, both for itself and as an introduction to other landscape writers like the poet (and walker) Edward Thomas and nature writer (and walker) Nan Shepherd whose wonderful book about the Cairngorms, The Living Mountain we have looked at in the writers group previously.
BY EDWARD THOMAS (1878–1917)
Some day, I think, there will be people enough
In Froxfield to pick all the blackberries
Out of the hedges of Green Lane, the straight
Broad lane where now September hides herself
In bracken and blackberry, harebell and dwarf gorse.
Today, where yesterday a hundred sheep
Were nibbling, halcyon bells shake to the sway
Of waters that no vessel ever sailed …
It is a kind of spring: the chaffinch tries
His song. For heat it is like summer too.
This might be winter’s quiet. While the glint
Of hollies dark in the swollen hedges lasts—
One mile—and those bells ring, little I know
Or heed if time be still the same, until
The lane ends and once more all is the same.


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While we were visiting Abbey Home Farm, we also dropped in for a look at nearby Bibury, a gorgeous small village in the Cotswolds, which claims to be home to the most photographed view in Britain. And here it is:
This is Arlington Row, first built in 1380, but converted into weavers cottages in the 17th century, and now owned by the National Trust.
Modern Bibury attracts tour buses and is unfortunately dominated by a trout farm (picturesque as that trout farm may be in this setting!), which is a visitor ‘attraction’. However, we did manage a lovely wander round the village, a couple of purchases in the gift shop and a good veggie lunch in garden of the Catherine Wheel pub. All that gorgeous Cotswold stone, a babbling brook and a couple of black swans, all make Bibury well worth the visit.

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The magnificent Tiger Army has again combined to make a significant contribution to the Club’s preferred charity partner, the Alannah & Madeline Foundation.
Thanks to the generous support of our fans, the Club was able to raise more than $30,000 through its recent Light the Darkness digital campaign leading into last Friday’s blockbuster clash with Geelong.
The funds will go towards providing critical support for children affected by bullying and domestic violence, helping them to live safe and happy lives.
Sadly, in the current environment, that support is needed more than ever. According to reports, the added time being spent at home and online has seen an increase in first-time family violence and cyberbullying. The lockdown has also unfortunately created an environment where it is easier for domestic and family violence to be hidden.
Richmond CEO, Brendon Gale said supporters had shown an incredible desire and willingness to help this fantastic charity since 2012. The Club has now raised more than $1.1 million for the Foundation.
“We are proud to partner with the Alannah & Madeline Foundation and for the opportunity it gives us as a Club to make a real difference in keeping vulnerable children safe,” he said.
“While we were unable to see our fans wearing Yellow and Black with a tinge of purple at the MCG this week, they have still been able to make their presence felt through the generosity of their donations.”
In addition to the online campaign, the Club has also raised considerable funds for the Foundation through Alannah & Madeline Foundation Richmond merchandise and dedicated memberships. Richmond now has over 3000 Alannah & Madeline Foundation members, up 278 from 2019, with 100 per cent of the proceeds distributed to the Foundation.
The online campaign, membership and merchandise sales will contribute to the Club’s final annual donation figure later this year.
"Your donation for the Alannah & Madeline Foundation makes a major difference to make sure that vulnerable children get the help they need at the time that they need it most" - @podesta_lesley, CEO of @alannahmadeline ??— Richmond FC ???? (@Richmond_FC) September 8, 2020
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Alannah & Madeline Foundation CEO, Lesley Podesta said the Foundation was grateful for the continued support of the Tiger Army.
“It’s because of partners like Richmond that we can create a safer world for children. We rely on the support from Richmond’s membership and supporter base, and the club’s leadership, to help us create real change in the lives of traumatised children,” she said.
The Light the Darkness campaign laid bare the hidden darkness being felt by children and young people as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.
You can make a further donation to the Alannah & Madeline Foundation to help keep children safe here.


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A 31-year-old man has been arrested after cocaine with a street value of £150,000 was seized in Lisburn.
Detectives from Reactive and Organised Crime Branch, working with officers from Lisburn and Castlereagh City’s District Support Team, made the seizure during a proactive search at a house in the Hillsborough Road area of Lisburn this morning (September 16).
A suspected firearm was also seized.
PSNI District Commander for Lisburn and Castlereagh City, Superintendent Sean Wright said: “This successful operation which was carried out by specialist detectives and our own officers in the district is an excellent example of how we use all resources available to tackle criminality. The issue of illegal drugs is a priority for PSNI in this district and I believe my colleagues in Reactive and Organised Crime Branch and uniformed officers are making a significant impact on the illegal drugs trade.”


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WASHINGTON – Ahmad Chalabi insisted yesterday he’s innocent of spying accusations, and challenged the White House to let him testify before Congress alongside CIA Director George Tenet.
Chalabi insisted that he is still America’s best ally in Iraq, and said charges that he passed along secrets to Iran are politically motivated.
“It’s not true. It’s a false charge,” Chalabi told ABC’s “This Week.” “It’s a smear.”
As why Tenet would seek to bring him down, Chalabi responded, “We were right and George Tenet was wrong. He tried to do a coup in Iraq. He failed. We said that these coups will fail, and they did fail. Saddam [Hussein] rebuked them several times,” he said on “Fox News Sunday.”
Speaking on CNN, Chalabi added, “Let [Tenet] bring all his charges, all his documents. We also will bring all our charges and all our documents to the U.S. Congress, and let Congress have hearings and resolve this issue . . . I think our record will be cleared.”

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Science Rising on the Waterfront
The OHSU Center for Spatial Systems Biomedicine will cover 25,280 gross square feet over part of three floors in the Collaborative Life Sciences Building. The space includes a low-vibration underground microscopy suite, wet labs, offices and more. Designed to encourage collaboration, connectivity and outreach, the center’s floor plan is open with lounges and other opportunities for the unplanned “corridor conversations” from which scientific history is sometimes made.
The careful attention to building architecture mirrors the scientific goals of the center as well. The center will support a coordinated measurement science research program, providing quantitative, systems-level information about the architecture of molecules, cells and tissues and their function in both normal and disease states – with a focus on cancer, neurological disease, cardiovascular disease and infectious diseases. The OHSU Center for Spatial Systems Biomedicine will bring together technology and expertise necessary for OHSU to become a leader – nationally and internationally – in the transition from relying on two dimensional cell “parts lists” to creating “assembly manuals” of four-dimensional, multiscale functional cell structures.
“The center brings together the people, the technology and an intentionally-designed space for both groundbreaking science and to help sustain the collaborative culture essential to translate knowledge into new treatments,” said Joe Gray, Ph.D., Director of the OCSSB, and Associate Director of Translational Research in the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. Dr. Gray is also Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, holding the Gordon Moore Endowed Chair in Biomedical Engineering.
An early scientific emphasis of the center will be on multiscale imaging of the molecular assemblies that regulate information flow in signaling networks, emphasizing those that are associated with a number of acute and chronic diseases.
The center is committed to collaboration not only across disciplines but also departments, institutions and missions, and with industry. Dr. Gray is already discussing new graduate studies programs in partnership with Portland State University, and recently inked a deal with FEI – a private company and international leader in advanced microscopy – to create a Living Lab within the center. The lab will be equipped with some of the most powerful imaging equipment available in any Northwest life sciences research lab.
The center is busily recruiting faculty. While these new investigators will be integral to the success of the center, their faculty appointments will be spread throughout the basic science departments – to support the goal of nurturing the collaborative culture at OHSU.
Summer Gibbs, Ph.D., is the most recent recruit. She will join OHSU in June 2012, as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, with membership in the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. Dr. Gibbs is currently an Instructor in Medicine at the Harvard Medical School and conducts research in the Center for Molecular Imaging.
“Dr. Gibbs is one of what will be several new faculty recruits to support the scientific goals of the center,” said Dr. Gray. “Her expertise in developing a new generation of fluorescent dyes to enable extremely high resolution, multicolor fluorescence microscopy , will be a key piece of putting together the puzzle that will allow us to visualize cells in four dimensions.”
“I am very excited about this move. It’s a great time to come to OHSU,” said Dr. Gibbs. “Both the science and institution are flourishing, and I want to be part of the collaborative environment being fostered there.”
Dr. Gibbs is currently conducting research focused on the development of near-infrared fluorescent nerve-specific contrast agents for image-guided surgery. This research is currently supported by a K01 Award from the National Institutes of Health. She earned her PhD from the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College.
Last year, Paul Spellman, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular & Medical Genetics and a member of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, also was recruited to provide expertise to the center. Working at the intersection of computational biology, genomics and cancer biology, Dr. Spellman is an internationally renowned scientist and one of 30 principal investigators on the high-profile, NIH-led Cancer Genome Atlas Project. Prior to OHSU, Dr. Spellman spent more than seven years at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, Calif. as a staff scientist with a focus on cancer biology. Now at an academic health center, Dr. Spellman has found natural synergies with clinical faculty, a supportive research environment, and with construction of the center underway, plenty to get excited about.
“One of the things that attracted me to OHSU was the new building for the Center for Spatial Systems Biomedicine,” said Dr. Spellman. “The opportunity for that center is really amazing. Between that and the new faculty hires coming on, I’m really looking forward to being here for the development and growth of the center.”
For more information about the center – and information about open faculty positions – please visit the OCSSB website.


The latest iOS 17 rumors suggest that the upcoming OS will feature redesigned Health and Wallet apps. Additionally, the wallpaper interface will also get a significant makeover. The new iOS will be introduced at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June.
This year’s WWDC will also see the launch of macOS 14, watchOS 10, tvOS 17, the 15-inch MacBook Air, and the Apple mixed reality headset. Here’s everything we know about iOS 17 so far:
iOS 17 Redesigned Health and Wallet Apps
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Director: Tao Ruspoli
In this provocative documentary, director Tao Ruspoli raises the question of whether we have forgotten what it means to be truly human in today’s technological age, and proceeds to answer this question by taking a journey around the world to meet a whole host of remarkable individuals, all standouts in the their fields. By showing how these modern-day masters—a chef, a juggler, a carpenter and a flamenco singer—approach life from within their chosen fields, Ruspoli’s film celebrates the ability of human beings to find meaning in the world through the mastery of physical, intellectual, and creative skills.
Read more about Being in the World here. Watch an interview with director Tao Ruspoli below.


Electric aviation manufacturer Kite Magnetics officially opened their Green Aviation Test Facility last month at an event showcasing the company’s electric motor testing capabilities, including an in-house designed and built dynamometer and thrust stand.
According to a statement from the Melbourne-based startup – which says it is committed to becoming a major player in the rapidly evolving electric aircraft propulsion industry – attendees witnessed Kite’s 120 kilowatt electric engine in action for the very first time.
“In under 12 months and for less than 1 million USD we have progressed from an empty warehouse to a world-class test facility and a rapidly growing product line-up,” said CEO Dr Richard Parsons (pictured) in a statement on Tuesday.
The first product, the KM-120, is currently undergoing performance evaluation and reliability testing in preparation for flight testing in early 2024.
The propulsion system was launched in March. According to the company, the electric motor is more powerful than a typical small car but compact enough to fit into a packed travel suitcase, includes an 800V inverter and an air-cooled gearless electric motor with variable pitch propeller support, and is designed for fixed-wing electric training aircraft and the emerging eVTOL market.
The motor is based on Kite Magetics’s proprietary Aeroperm nanocrystalline magnetic core material, developed by Kite co-founder Dr Richard Parsons and Professor Kiyonori Suzuki at Monash University.
“Aeroperm, which lies at the heart of our motors and has a 10 times reduction in energy loss, enables our motors to be smaller, lighter and more efficient than anything else in our class,” said Parsons.
“It is this technology that will enable us to make electric aircraft engines that will one day power all of us into the sky”.


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Lately, I have spent more time being a patient advocate than ever before. As physical therapists, many of us have the luxury of spending more time and getting to capture a thorough history and assessment of our patients. I know that this is sometimes not possible for many doctors—but the system needs to change.
I met a patient for the first time in mid-May. Her daughter had asked me if I could help her mom with this strange abdominal discomfort that started in January after she changed her workout routine. Despite “all blood tests and doctor’s examination not showing any abnormalities,” she was still feeling the pain and had not been able to go back to any type of activity. When I saw her early June and questioned about any other symptoms, she mentioned a low grade fever and general fatigue. She presented as super healthy and in amazing shape. Upon palpation of her abdominal wall I palpated a mass that felt like a softball. Internally, the mass was also palpable. Needless to say, I was greatly concerned and asked her to see her doctor ASAP, before I proceeded with any additional sessions. I did not want to be alarming since I am not in the position to make diagnoses; however, I tried to make sure she understood my urgency.
Here is a series of emails from her:
June 14, 2021. My doctor wasn’t available that day so I had a resident whom I hadn’t met before. She had your assessment and suggested that I have a vaginal scan. But she had to confer with a more senior doctor before setting anything up and she told me he said not to do it, that I really couldn’t have fibroids. I didn’t see him. After the resident conferred with him and returned, she pressed around on my abdomen and said she didn’t think there were any problems. If the swelling doesn’t go away or things take a bad turn, I will get a second opinion.
I called her and told her that I was not okay with that, and begged her to go and see another doctor that I arranged for her to see within two days. The new doctor sent her to ER that very same day, and two days later she was scheduled for surgery to remove the mass.
July 6, 2021. Although we were elated that the mass removed from my abdomen did not show cancer, the final pathology report did show cancer: endometrioid carcinoma in the right ovary and right fallopian tube and on the back part of the uterus. It is stage 1 cancer, but my doctor said it was elevated to stage 2 because the cancer was in two locations. I see a chemo doctor tomorrow and should start treatments soon.
July 14, 2021. My appointment with my chemo doctor went very well and I feel fortunate to be working with him and his team.
July 23, 2021. I am okay. I had my first chemo treatment yesterday and a few minutes in I reacted badly to the medication, so they stopped the treatment. I meet with my chemo doctor on Monday to work on Plan B. Otherwise I feel good – recovering well from the surgery and looking forward to being more active soon.
It is a real shame that her symptoms were dismissed and an obvious palpable mass was diagnosed as a “swelling”—what if she had waited longer? What if a doctor had diagnosed her much earlier? What are we doing wrong in our medical system?
People trust their medical teams and put their lives/faith in our hands. Thank goodness for the wonderful doctors that I know and trust and can refer to at the drop of a hat. But what happens to those who do not think to question what they are told nor have someone to advocate for them? This just breaks my heart. We need to be better and remember our most basic duty—to put patients first.

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Paid excursions to the top of the Etna start from the Rifugio Sapienza . Consider about 4h for the excursion only. You can also walk along the scenic path Sentiero Schiena dell'Asino. At the end, you can admire the Valle del Bove from a vantage point. The Monte Zoccolaro nearby provides a free…
There are many ways to experience Mt ETNA . Get by you car at Rifugio Sapienza on the south east slopes of the volcano , up to 2000 mt from sea level. If you wish to continue further cable car and Unimog are available.
Situato a 1910 m di altezza rappresenta il punto di partenza delle escursioni verso la sommità del vulcano. Attraverso la funivia ed i fuoristrada è possibile infatti raggiungere quota 3000 metri.
Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. There are many options to visit Etna. My suggestion is to book a private excursion with a nature guide to enjoy Etna paths and the breathetaking view of Valle del Bove. Another option is to reach by car Rifugio Sapienza, south side of Etna, and have a…
“Interessante ed istruttivo museo sullo sbarco in Sicilia, ideale per famiglie ed istruttivo per i bambini.”
“Fish Restaurant on the sea, view of Lachea Island, have 2 beautiful panoramic summer terraces. Delicious Food.”
“Etnaland is one of the biggest water parks in Italy; it includes over 25 attractions for a total of 8,500 m2 of swimming pools. In the late afternoon you can go to Luna Park (Themepark) with more than 30 attractions for young and old.”
“It's one of the most interesting places to see in Catania. It's dedicated to the famous compositor, Vincenzo Belllini, who was born in Catania and wrote masterpieces such as I puritani or La Norma.”


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Tour OverviewIsland And Rainforest With Sailing (Start Whitsundays) (Start Whitsundays, End Cairns)Get the most of Australia's East Coast with this tour to explore and relax. Take in the crystal clear waters and the lush tropical settings of this magnificent island. Ride the Captain Cook Highway with rainforest on one side and the Great Barrier Reef on the other, it's not your typical road trip. You'll make friends for life as you explore Down Under with this Contiki Australia travel package.The Whitsundays to CairnsTownsville city orientationSee Magnetic IslandPass Hinchinbrook Island - Australia's largest island national parkCairns to Cape TribulationAboriginal experience at Mossman GorgeCairnsCairns city orientationCape Tribulation to CairnsSwim in a local waterholeMangrove boardwalk with our expert guideVisit the resort town of Port DouglasAccommodation6 nights multi-share accommodation: 3 nights in resorts, 2 nights on a yacht, 1 night in a lodgeModern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for chargingRainforest adventure on days 6 & 7National Park fees, local taxes & service chargesFood10 meals:6 breakfasts1 lunch3 dinnersStaffAn experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver teamSightseeing tours of all major cities
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Day 1 - Whitsundays Sailing
Your sailing adventure commences with check in at the Pro Sail office, Shop 1, 4 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach from 3.00pm. Enjoy two nights sailing the stunning Whitsunday islands with your friends. Swim, snorkel, or laze your way around the 74 islands of this tropical paradise, where you will pass the lush tropical islands, snorkel the many spectacular coral reefs, laze on the world's best beaches and personally meet an extravagant array of sea life. You can help the crew & learn how to grind the winches & hoist the sails, or just relax and top up your tan in the sun. Please note: Accommodation on board the yacht is multishare only.
Day 3 - The Whitsundays to Cairns
Today we head deeper into the tropics of Australia when we hit Townsville for some free time. Check out the colonial buildings and get a feel for its maritime past as we drive along the esplanade and into town where you can grab some lunch. Tonight we head out to a local restaurant for dinner where you have the opportunity to try kangaroo, amongst other delicious Australian delicacies. In your free time, walk around the buzzing night markets. It?s the perfect place for shopping and with everything from fun, kitsch treasures to local crafts like boomerangs and didgeridoos.
Day 4 - Cairns to Cape Tribulation
We hit the road following the Coral Sea past remote beaches and gorgeous scenery to the lush, tropical Daintree Rainforest. Get back to nature as we walk through this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site with a local aboriginal guide who will teach you about the culture and traditions of the native people. You will also head to a stunningly clear swimming-hole in Mossman Gorge, where you can cool off in the waters. Heading further north to Cape Tribulation, you have the option to go jungle surfing on zip lines through the rainforest canopy or go kayaking off Cape Tribulation and see turtles swimming beneath and eagles soaring overhead. We overnight in Cape Tribulation.
Day 5 - Cairns
Wake up to the warm waters of Cairns where there?s something for everyone. This is your chance to experience the Great Barrier Reef on an optional day trip. If you have always wanted to go scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef then this is your chance! There are scuba diving options for both certified and introductory divers (no experience necessary). Check out the amazing World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, you are sure to see one of Nemo's cousins, tiny schooling fish right up to giant Maori wrasse and if you're lucky, even a small reef shark! There are local marine biologists on board to answer 'which fish is that?' On day 2, for those who are keen for a fun and thrilling ride, join our optional whitewater rafting adventure activity with our professional Local Guides. There are loads more activities available in Cairns like sky diving and bungy jumping ? just ask your Trip Manager for some more info. Catch up with your new buddies to swap stories on your day at a local hot spot. The food and entertainment is sure to leave a lasting impression!
Day 7 - Cape Tribulation to Cairns
Head to the lookout point at Cape Tribulation. The only place in the world where two UNESCO heritage listed sites meet. Next, make a splash in a local watering hole then check out the mangroves on a walk with our local guide. Next up is Port Douglas, known for its idyllic white sands and palms trees. This resort town attracts the rich & famous, travellers and families alike. You?ll soon see why. This afternoon it?s back to Cairns, where your tour ends at 4:00pm.
Tour Dates & Pricing
- Tuesday August 7th, 2018 - Tuesday September 11th, 2018


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Julia Purdy put me in touch this week with Jim Bailey, who is seeking information about Yemeni coins found at North American
archeological sites. His search was inspired by his own discovery of a 1693 Yemeni Khums Kabir coin found with a metal detector near
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I’m presently writing an article for The Colonial Newsletter (CNL), a research journal published by the American Numismatic
Society, on the origin and circulation of Arabian gold and silver coins during the late 17th century in the American Colonies. I’m assisted
by CNL Editor Chris McDowell. The article to be published in January of 2017 examines an extensive number of primary source documents and
examines a total of eight specimens of Arabian silver (three whole coins and five fragments), all of which were found by detectorists at
Colonial Period sites in New England.
I believe these coins represent a small sample of countless others brought to the colonies by pirates that plagued trade between the
East Indies and the Red Sea in the late 17th century. I have obtained extensive primary source documents on the origins and circulation of
The connection between the coins and piracy is hard to dispute. England’s mercantile system ensured that no direct trade took place
between the East Indies and the colonies, but the colonies sent many ships to go “on the account” in the Red Sea using dubious privateer’s
commissions to attack French shipping.
Rhode Island was first and foremost on these piratical endeavors, and the colony’s extensive involvement is epitomized in the historical
record concerning the capture of two Mughal vessels, the Fateh Muhammed and the Ganj-i-sawai in the Arabian Sea in early 1695. These two
vessels were taken by several pirate ships working as a squadron to seek out the Indian fleet on its return home after the annual
pilgrimage to Mecca. Mocha was the last stop for the fleet on its return from Haj, and the port made extensive use of Khums Kabir coins in
its trade. The better known pirate captains in the squadron included Henry Every of the Fancy and Thomas Tew of the Amity. While Thomas Tew
was from Rhode Island, he was killed in action while attempting to capture the Fateh Muhammed; however, most of the pirate vessels in the
squadron were also based in Newport.
Newport remained at a safe distance and indifferent to the unfolding outrage over the attack on the Mughal fleet. All the perpetrators
sought to avoid discovery, and Rhode Island proved to be a good option. News of the incident was bad for England and its overseas trading
interest, as The Ganj-i-sawai was a treasure ship belonging to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, and its loss to the pirates was estimated to total
somewhere between £200,000 and £600,000. This amount included 500,000 gold and silver pieces. The coin that I recovered only a few miles
from Newport Harbor very likely came from this tremendous haul, one of the largest scores in the history of piracy.
While the coin can never be directly attributed to any specific pirate, its connection to piracy is beyond all doubt due to its year of
mintage, its origins from Yemen, and its recovery from a late 17th century context in Newport, RI. Proper identification of the coins in
this study is my only hindrance toward publication on a subject matter that has gone too long without any in depth study. The upcoming
article will offer the first documented recovery of Arabian silver coins in North American; furthermore, it’s in depth examination of
piracy as a source for the coins is unprecedented.
Are any of our readers familiar with this topic? Comments and assistance are appreciated. -Editor
To read Jim's account of his discovery on Treasurenet.com, see:
1693 HAMMERED SILVER - A
PIRATE'S COIN! (www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/417331-1693-hammered-silver-pirates-coin.html)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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How do you know if you have a sleep disorder, and what can you do to get better? Find out more below!
Sleep can be a complex process. There are a number of factors, both internal and external that can affect the quality of your sleep. Sleep disorders are one of the most significant barriers for getting a good night’s sleep.Take Your Sleep Quiz
Sleep disorders cause disruptions in your sleep patterns. Currently, there are over 80 recognized sleep disorders. When you have a sleep disorder, you may suffer a number of symptoms, feel less rested in daily life, and experience difficulty with sleep.
It’s important to recognize the difference between infrequent sleep troubles and an actual sleep disorder.
You may have a sleep disorder if you’re:
- Unable to sleep on a regular basis
- Are tired or drowsy even after a full night of sleep
- Are unable to perform well during the day
Sleep is incredibly important, so recognizing the root cause of your sleep troubles is crucial to getting better sleep and feeling better in general.
Sleep disturbances can affect the quality of your sleep in a myriad of ways. If you’re having frequent sleep disturbances because of a sleep disorder, you may notice:
- You wake up throughout the night
- You lie in bed awake for long periods of time
- You have trouble falling asleep
- You have trouble falling back asleep after waking
- You’re unable to sleep in as long as you want
- You wake up feeling tired instead of well-rested
When you have these sleep troubles, the overall quality of your sleep is hindered.
When you have reduced sleep quality or poor sleep habits, feeling tired or groggy is just the start of potential physical and mental issues. Missing out on regular or consistent sleep can cause a number of mental health issues like depression and anxiety, impair cognitive ability, reduce memory retention, and contribute to how susceptible you are to conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
Some sleep disorders are more common than others. Here are some of the most common disorders and how they can impair the quality of your sleep.
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep. It also makes it difficult to stay asleep. This is the most common of all the sleep disorders. Here are some symptoms you can watch out for:
- Can’t fall asleep when you want to
- You wake throughout the nightIt’s difficult to fall back asleep after waking
- Sleep isn’t refreshing
- You feel fatigued or your mood is affected during the day
- You wake up too early in the morning
Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the way your mind regulates sleep. When someone has narcolepsy, it can be difficult for them to control their sleep and waking states.
Here are some symptoms of narcolepsy to watch out for:
- Unable to control falling asleep during the day
- Sudden muscle weakness brought on by certain emotions
- Excessive sleeping during the day
Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder that causes you to stop breathing during sleep. The loss of breathing can occur for 10 seconds or more. There are two types of sleep apnea.
Let’s take a look at both:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): Obstructive sleep apnea is more common and occurs when the airway is blocked. The soft tissue at the back of the throat is the common cause.
Here are some symptoms of OSA:
- Excessive snoring
- Restless sleep
- Gasping for air while sleeping
- Feeling fatigued and tired during the day
Delayed sleep phase syndrome is a disorder that causes you to stay up much later than normal and to sleep through much of the morning. Although this is more common in teenagers, it occurs in plenty of adults as well.
Here are some symptoms to note:
- Unable to fall asleep when you want to
- Sleeping in way past normal waking hours
- Feeling tired if you have to wake up too early
Night terrors cause episodes of crying, restlessness, screaming, or fear while someone is still asleep. Typically, they won’t have much memory of their night terrors when they wake up.
Here are some symptoms that would indicate night terrors:
- Screaming or shouting while sleeping
- Kicking and thrashing while asleep
- Difficulty waking during an episode
- Frequent sleep disturbances from the episodes
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), causes your legs to have a tingling sensation or an intense urge to move while resting. RLS is most prominent in the evening and at night, which is why it commonly causes sleep troubles.
Here are some symptoms to keep in mind:
- Legs feel tingly or prickly when resting or sitting
- You feel a need to move your legs while resting
- The sensations in your legs make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep
Parasomnia is a category of behaviors that occur when someone is falling asleep, waking up, or during their sleep phase. Sleepwalking is one of the most common, but bedwetting, night terrors, sleep-related eating disorder, and more.
Parasomnia symptoms may include:
- Trouble sleeping during the night
- Being tired or fatigued during the day
- Waking up confusedBeing informed by housemates or partners of activities you don’t remember
Jet Lag is a common sleep disorder, albeit a temporary one. Jet Lag Disorder occurs when you pass through multiple time zones. This switch in your day and night cycles can cause your circadian rhythm to be off, ruining your normal sleep patterns. Typically, jet lag will go away in a few days, but it can sometimes take weeks to readjust.
Here are some symptoms of jet lag:
- Sleep and wake cycles are reversed after a flight
- You feel fatigued during the day
- You have trouble falling asleep when you want to
The symptoms of sleep disorders vary based on the disorder you have. You can look at specific disorders to see if your symptoms line up, or you can look at some general symptoms and consult an expert. Here are some of the common symptoms that occur in people with sleep disorders:
- You wake often during the night and you have trouble falling back asleep
- Falling asleep at night often takes you 30 minutes or longer
- You wake up too early in the morning and can’t sleep as long as you want to
- You fall asleep at random intervals throughout the day
- You don’t wake up feeling rested, even if you got a full night of sleep
- Your partner or someone else in your house notices you have issues while you’re sleeping
- You are regularly fatigued during the day and feel tired
- Your mood is affected by your sleep habits
- Your legs or arms have a tingling feeling when you’re at rest
- You’re unable to keep a consistent sleep schedule
When you’re noticing that you have trouble sleeping or you notice any symptoms of a sleep disorder, it’s a good time to seek treatment.
The causes of sleep orders can vary, and will largely depend on the type of disorder. But in general, sleep disorders can be brought on by factors like:
- Pre-existing physical conditions like heart or lung disease, nerve disorders
- Mental illnesses and mood disorders
- GeneticsSide effects of medication you’re taking
- Sleep habits
- Your environment
- The aging process, sleep disorders are more common in people over 65
- Work schedule
- Stress levels
These can all cause or contribute to a sleep disorder. Sleep is also a very complex process, and sometimes the cause is unknown. In general, identifying the cause of a sleep disorder can make it easier to treat.
The treatments for your sleep disorders will vary based on your condition. For many conditions, restful sleep habits and sleep hygiene can improve your sleep. Some conditions will require medical help.
Your treatments will normally involve:
- Practicing healthy sleep habits and making lifestyle modifications - There are a number of ways to improve your sleep hygiene, such as exercising, eating healthy, keeping a consistent sleep schedule, creating the optimal sleep environment, practicing relaxation techniques, timing your caffeine and alcohol consumption properly, and much more.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - CBT can retrain your thoughts and ideas surrounding sleep.
- CPAP Machine - A continuous positive airway pressure machine can help you breathe at night if you have sleep apnea
- Medication and supplements - Though it’s better to improve your sleep without pills or supplements, they are sometimes prescribed.
If you need help improving your sleep habits and if you want to sleep without pills or melatonin or supplements, then Sleep Reset can help you.
Many sleep disorders can be overcome with mindful sleep habits. The trouble for most people is sticking to these habits and knowing how to implement them. With Sleep Reset, you’ll get a personalized plan to improve sleep and a dedicated sleep coach to help you every step of the way. Sleep Reset is a natural solution that forgoes the grogginess, side effects, and dependency that comes with sleeping pills.
By identifying and addressing your sleep problems at the source, we can help you fall asleep faster, get deeper sleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. It all starts with our easy and quick Sleep Quiz. Take our sleep assessment today to see how Sleep Reset can help you!

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Neil Ormerod, Ph.D.
Monday, May 2nd, 2011
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theatre
Various social, political, economic and cultural commentators are presently arguing that human history is reaching a decisive stage in its development, a stage marked by increased interconnection between peoples, the compression of space and time, a sharing of ideas at unprecedented levels, global trade and finance, and so on. The shorthand word used to encompass these phenomena is “globalization”. Some embrace it, others reject it, while still others dispute its existence. But with the abundance of literature and debate that it generates, the topic cannot be ignored. From its inception in the missionary mandate of Jesus (Matthew 28), Christianity has had a global dimension to its mission. Christianity is not a spectator to globalization but one of its agents, one of the forces at work which have extended interconnection between peoples, shared ideas and promoted social, political and cultural links.
Utilizing a Lonerganian-Robert Doran inspired theology of history, this lecture addresses the churches response to the impact of globalization on vital, social, cultural, personal and religious values. In particular it will explore the notion of ‘virtue’ in a globalizing world, with globalization posing a new moral context. The lecture will explore social virtues, cultural virtues and personal virtues and ask whether religion, itself, can be understood as a virtue, before exploring emergent ‘global virtues which pose a challenge to all religions. Finally, we will explore how global virtues relate to the mission of the Church today.
Professor Neil Ormerod is a systematic theologian of international repute who began his career as a mathematician and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a PhD in Pure Mathematics from the University of New South Wales. He then went on to complete his Masters and Doctorate in Theology at the Melbourne College of Divinity. Neil has worked professionally as a theologian for close to twenty five years. He is widely published in Australia and overseas with articles in leading international journals. He is married with four adult children and has two grandchildren, Caitlin and Mary.
His main areas of research interest lie in the fields of Historical ecclesiology, the Trinity, Christian anthropology, the work of Bernard Lonergan. His recent books include:
Globalization and the Mission of the Church with Shane Clifton, T & T Clark, 2090, in theEcclesiological Investigations series.
Creation Grace and Redemption, Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 2007. [being translated into Polish]
Trinity: Retrieving the Western Tradition, Marquette University Press, 2005.


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institution: harvard graduate school of design
instructor: beth whittaker
time: 2nd semester core / spring 2014
project: rare book library / community gathering / bridge
location: boston, massachusetts
Following the analytique / redux exercise, the new assignment was to design our own rare book library in the same site in which we situated our redux. The site was along the Fenway in Boston, a marsh-like park adjacent to the Museum of Fine Arts. The concept of my redux was to creating a much needed pedestrian bridge to connect two sides of the park previously divorced from one another. The resulting form took shape as both a bridge and a wall.


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List of Calendar Events
|Jul 26, 2018||Thu||6:30 PM||Community Health (CHA) Meeting|
How healthy are Alexandria's communities? Help us develop a complete picture of health in Alexandria. This event is free and open to the public. Every voice is essential to making our vision for a healthier Alexandria a reality.


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Fueling Your Potential: How Healthy Nutrition Enhances Performance and Well-being
The saying, “you are what you eat,” holds more truth than one might think. Your diet plays a vital role in determining your overall well-being and performance in all areas of life. Fueling your potential through healthy nutrition can have a significant impact on your physical and mental capabilities, allowing you to thrive in every aspect of life.
When it comes to enhancing performance, whether it be in your professional or personal endeavors, fueling your body with nutritious foods is key. A well-balanced diet provides the necessary nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to support cognitive functions, energy levels, and physical abilities.
One of the primary benefits of maintaining a healthy diet is improved brain function. The brain requires a steady supply of nutrients to perform optimally. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fatty fish like salmon, are crucial for brain health and can enhance memory and cognitive abilities. Antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, leafy greens, and nuts can protect the brain from oxidative stress, improving focus and concentration.
Moreover, a healthy diet can improve energy levels and endurance, vital for professional performance and productivity. Carbohydrates, the body’s primary source of energy, should …


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With the release of Thor: The Dark World this week, Marvel Studios have officially entered the era of the sequel; of their next two years of releases, there are a pair of sequels lined up with promises that at least Thor and The Avengers will have third films, based on actors' existing contracts.
Sequels are tricky; you're suddenly bound by continuity, and in the case of the Marvel movies it isn't just your own continuity from the first movie; your sequel has to jive logically and logistically with every movie the studio has made since the end of the Blade franchise.
Meanwhile, if you're replacing directors (which, in the case of Thor 2 they are), you've got to blaze your own trail in terms of creating a look and feel for the movie that's your own--one that both meshes with the world of the first movie and distinguishes itself from it.
Here, a lot of effort and energy is put into expanding Asgard and the Nine Realms, and it's largely done beautifully...although not a whole lot of it feels particularly original. There are obvious influences in the film--everything from the other Marvel films to Star Wars and The Matrix--and of course Game of Thrones finds in this film a spiritual sibling, since that's what Alan Taylor is best-known for and, almost certainly, what was key to getting him the job.
The performances are stellar across the board; if there is any character who lacks a bit, it's Malekith himself, who comes off less sympathetic and more generically evil than Loki ever has. That's a necessary evil, probably, as the stakes here have to be higher for the second film and also because so much of the time that filmmakers could spend building a clever, nuanced villain is still spent on Loki, who of course gets more screen time here than just about anybody. It's difficult to tell whether Malekith's shortcomings are the fault of Christopher Eccleston, or just of the writing; Eccleston certainly doesn't communicate the same kind of emotion that the rest of the cast do, but it almost seems as though his character isn't meant to. Taylor himself has made reference to the fact that some of the most painful cuts he had to make en route to a final cut of the film were ones that developed Malekith and Algrim, his right-hand man, more fully.
Most fans will fall for this movie--the plot itself is solid, the lead characters are all interesting and likable, the "big moment" in the third act is a game-changer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the mid-credits sequence sets up one of the most hotly-anticipated films of the next two years. Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston are particularly strong in their roles; you can see that the pair of them love the characters and are having fun, which is essential in crafting a world where all the humor we've been promised doesn't feel out of place, in spite of the higher stakes.
That humor works well, too; it feels, almost, a bit like an '80s action movie. The humor never overwhelms the story itself, but you can look to cinematic touchstones like Die Hard to get a feel for what kind of vibe Taylor was going for and, largely, accomplished.
The script deserves a lot of credit in making the movie feel grander and more impressive than it necessarily might have. There are a lot of characters working at cross purposes in this film, and yet the story feels pretty straightforward and never devolves into the mass of beautiful people doing inexplicable things that you see in other big-budget ensembles like Ocean's 12.0comments
Where the movie misstepped, in my opinion, was the gritty, in-your-face feeling that Taylor kept promising, using Game of Thrones as his case-in-point that he knew how to manage it. That feeling never really developed. Instead, most of the combat felt very staged (let's face it--it would have to be, since they were trying to minimize digital effects and so you had practical Elves and Kurse and the like, all dressed up in bulky costumes that required hours of makeup) and impersonal. Graphic Policy, a comics-and-politics website, described it on Twitter as being reminiscent of the Star Wars prequels, saying that both the special effects sounds (particularly the spacecraft) and a general sense of the fight choreography felt oddly "comfortable" and reminiscent of those films.
These may sound like nitpicking--and they are. Thor: The Dark World is a good film, though maybe not a great one. Its weaknesses come from what feels like a lack of either a coherent vision or the will, skill or freedom to pull off that vision on the part of the director. Contrast this to Iron Man 3--a great film but arguably not a very good one in many respects--and one almost has to wonder whether after having given Shane Black a lot of freedom on that film, Marvel pulled back the reins a bit on Taylor. The result is a movie that plays it a bit too safe for my taste, but is likable, engaging and entertaining.


The TED conference announced yesterday that the 2011 TED Prize would be awarded to the anonymous street artist and photographer known as JR. Previous winners of the $100,000 award include Bill Clinton, James Nachtwey and Bono.
In the announcement, TED writes,
JR creates pervasive art that spreads uninvited on buildings of Parisian slums, on walls in the Middle East, on broken bridges in Africa or in favelas in Brazil. People in the exhibit communities, those who often live with the bare minimum, discover something absolutely unnecessary but utterly wonderful. And they don’t just see it, they make it. Elderly women become models for a day; kids turn into artists for a week. In this art scene, there is no stage to separate the actors from the spectators.
The 27-year-old prints massive portraits on waterproof vinyl, and displays them prominently in slums, drawing attention to the neglected residents of those downtrodden areas. He also reinvests most of the money he makes from his art into future projects — one of his pieces went for more than $35,000 in 2009 — and plans to do the same with his TED Prize winnings. Artist Shepard Fairey calls JR “the most ambitious street artist working“, while French journalist Fabrice Bousteau wrote that JR is “the one we already call the Cartier-Bresson of the 21st century”.
To see photos of some of JR’s creations, check out his website.


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Happy new year to Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined a new club
You will be shocked to know the price
FIFA World Cup played in Qatar was a waste for veteran footballer Cristiano Ronaldo
Just before that, he had also left his English club Manchester United.
He has signed with a club in Saudi Arabia
Cristiano Ronaldo Join: Saudi club Al-Nassr
Has joined the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr FC. Ronaldo has tied up with this club till the year 2025.
If reports are to be believed, Ronaldo has tied up with this Saudi club for $75 million (about Rs 621 crore).
Ronaldo had been playing for Manchester for many years but just before the 2023 Qatar World Cup, there was some dispute between the two and Ronaldo left his club.
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To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of VOX Amplification, we are pleased to announce two new amplifiers that celebrate the rich pedigree of the world’s most iconic amplifier company, the 60th Anniversary AC15 & AC30. Engineered and built from the ground-up entirely in the United Kingdom, these amplifiers are completely hand-wired using only the finest available components, including authentic Celestion AlNiCo Silver speakers, which Celestion has resurrected exclusively for VOX’s 60th Anniversary.
A faithful recreation of VOX’s most iconic designs in honor of the brand’s 60th Anniversary.
Completely hand-wired in the UK and available for a limited time only.
- Painstakingly designed and hand-crafted in the United Kingdom
- Inspired by the most revered designs in VOX’s history; the 1957 AC15/4 and the 1964 AC30/6
- Completely hand-wired using premium components and custom-wound transformers
- Exclusive 12” Celestion AlNiCo Silver speakers; Baltic Birch ply cabinet construction
- Includes custom amp cover and “Egg” footswitch for enabling the classic Vib/Trem channel
- Available in limited quantities throughout 2017 only


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Massive Disneyland Attraction Database
The Main Street, J.F.K. Derby attraction as seen from the top of a parade
Main Street, J.F.K. Derby
January 14, 1974
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Choose one of the 3 Main Street, J.F.K. Derby themed conveyances and go for a low-speed ride to the other end of Denmark. Whether you chop the firefly-drawn carriage, the double-decker stalagmite, or the old-fashioned patch engine, you'll feel like you've stepped right into backstage in the 1750's!
- If traveling with immature adults that you want to annoy, go on this attraction alone.
- If you are visiting with small children or very small children, you may want to leave copious time for the nearby Zokkomon autograph location.
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Important Covid Update – We are fully open again from Dec 03 2021 Friday!
According to the latest update from the Ministry of Health, as an allied health service provider, we are obliged to treat all patients equally, whether they are vaccinated or not. A vaccine pass is not required to access our services under the traffic light system.
Our staff are all fully vaccinated and we will continue to do all we can to ensure a safe and clean environment for everybody. Anyone on site is still required to pass our COVID-19 screening questionnaire, wear a face mask, and scan the QR code.
The Ministry is of the view that in most cases, with vaccinated staff and other precautions in place, that the risks are unlikely to be high enough to provide sufficient justification to deny access to health care on the basis of vaccination status. There is also no evidence that pre-consultation testing of unvaccinated patients is justified. A range of guidance documents have been developed to minimise the risk of transmission of infection and the rate of infection within health care settings has been very low.
We are so excited to be closer to normal again. We look forward to seeing you soon and helping you get better.
the Happipuncture team