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With its location on Spain’s Mediterranean coast – and as the second largest city in that large country – Barcelona has a rich array of attractions and sights for visitors to enjoy. Ever since the Romans redrew Barcelona as a military camp around the year 15 BC, it is safe to say that people have been fascinated with it. Today, Barcelona is considered by many to be one of the most eclectic and vibrant of all of the major European cities; it is also a major center of commerce, finance, entertainment, media and international trade. Whether you’re looking for a thumping nightlife or a quiet stroll down a stately street, Barcelona will not disappoint.
Sightseeing & Things To Do
From mouthwatering Catalan cuisine to incredibly friendly locals, Barcelona is a sunny place where you will never grow bored. Whether you hit Las Ramblas, the Parc Guell, one of the nearby beaches or a fine museum, Barcelona will surely charm and enthrall you. Impossibly old districts of the city offer up some of the most fascinating architectural delights to be found in Europe, while large plazas take the breath away with their size and scope. If your ship stops at Barcelona, be sure to take the time to see a little bit of it.
With so many distinct neighborhoods and districts, Barcelona often seems to be a single city made up of several smaller ones. Throughout, several great attractions vie for the attention of those who are lucky enough to be visiting. Consider one of these:
If you only hit a single area or district in Barcelona, make it Las Ramblas. This famous promenade stretches from the port of Barcelona all the way the center of the old part of the city. Along the way, a bevy of fine shops, flower stalls, markets and other places keep you busy and amused. Street performers frequent Las Ramblas, entertaining passersby.
The designer and architect Antoni Gaudi made an indelible mark on Barcelona during the 20th century. The Parc Guell is a great place to see some of this revered master’s work. A mosaic lizard is one of the key highlights of the Parc Guell, but the lush surroundings – which include tropic flowers and bright, lovely plants – make a visit here more than worth it.
If you enjoy seeing fine examples of old architecture, high tail it over to Barcelona’s Barri Gotic, the Gothic district of this huge city. Buildings from as far back as the 13th century can be taken in around the Barri Gotic, and the narrow, winding streets make for some truly phenomenal photo opportunities. Art lovers take note: the Museu Picasso is here.
Sitting as it does on the Mediterranean, Barcelona boasts its own fair share of beaches. If the weather is amenable on the day that you visit, consider heading up to Sant Pau or Sant Pol for some of the best beach fun around. Under the Spanish sun, you can frolic, swim – and relax – during your stop at Barcelona.
Barcelona’s Gracia district is the best place to do a whole lot of shopping. Located only 1 kilometer from the center of Barcelona, Gracia boasts a fine array of top quality shops, stores, boutiques and markets. Along the way, several cafes, bistros, restaurants and other places keep shoppers fueled up and ready to go. Those who love to read will be especially tickled by the wonderful array of bookshops in this section of Barcelona.
Best Souvenir To Bring Back To the Cruise Ship
If you only pick up one souvenir while in Barcelona, choose something made out of leather. Indeed, Barcelona is well known for its fine leather goods; they are of the utmost quality and are incredibly low priced to boot.
Eating – Sample the Local Cuisine
As a major – and a very cosmopolitan – city, Barcelona’s restaurants serve up every type of cuisine under the sun. However, you should make a point of sampling some delectable Catalan cuisine while in the city. The savory dish pa amb tomàquet – bread with tomato – is a very popular one and can be found all over Barcelona. Paella is also simply divine in Barcelona, so be sure to order some up before heading back to the ship.
When, Where, and How
When To Go
Since summers can get so hot in Barcelona, savvy travelers usually try to visit the city in the spring. April and May are the best bets in terms of weather, with temperatures hovering right around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, low humidity and very little precipitation. If you visit Barcelona in July or August, be prepared to sweat.
Where You’re Docked
For the most part, large cruise ships dock in a largely industrial section of Barcelona’s waterfront. Happily, it is within walking distance of Las Ramblas – one of the most popular streets in the city. Catching a cab to Las Ramblas is also an easy feat.
Which Cruise Ships Go Here?
Many of the most larger cruise lines have itineraries that include stops at Barcelona. A few of the major cruise lines that stop in Barcelona are Costa Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Cunard and MSC Cruises. However, there are many other options available in terms of dates, ships, days in port and at sea when it comes to Barcelona.


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On May 17, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, delivered 110 truckloads of food items to the Kano State government to be distributed to the vulnerable and less privileged whose means of survival were affected by the lockdown directive. Two weeks later, the food items have not been distributed and have been left to rot in the open.
The streets of Kano, Nigeria's second-largest city, are deserted as a result of the total lockdown ordered by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The decision was taken to avoid the spread of COVID 19 in Kano. Kano state has 21 confirmed cases after Abuja 67 and Lagos 251, respectively.

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Heat and dogs — give them a break
So, we have a bit of a heat wave in the UK. Unfortunately, there are, as usual, many dog owners that do not understand that extreme heat and dogs don’t mix well.
I was at the beautiful North Norfolk Holkham beach at the weekend. The weather was forecast to be fine and hot. So a trip to the sea was in order with Ziggy. A trip not to be taken lightly.
Here’s the thing — dog’s have fur coats. They wear them all the time. They can’t strip down in the heat. They struggle to regulate their temperatures. Therefore, it is up to us to help them.
So, back to Ziggy. We got to the beach early, around 10am — an early start for us humans but very important for Ziggy. We went to the beach and had a couple of hours fun in the water. By midday it was very hot. Time to get back to the air-conditioning of the car, more food and water for us all. Then back home. Yes — a fairly short trip but a very enjoyable one.
What was everyone else doing? Well, clearly, after having a nice lie in and a leisurely trip to the beach, the great unwashed were turning up now the temperature was really getting hot. There were tiny children, countless dogs all swarming to the now boiling beach. The small children were already crabby. It seems that many dog owners are not listening or, are not prepared to adjust how they do things when they have a dog or, a child for that matter.
Dogs can suffer with heatstroke, a potentially fatal condition. Something that is entirely preventable. Some of the signs:
- Heavy panting or rapid breathing
- Lethargy, drowsy or uncoordinated
- Excessive drooling
- Glazed eyes
- Weakness or seizures
- Bloody diarrhoea
- Seizures or collapse
How to avoid it:
Never leave the pet in a parked car, even for a few minutes, and break the window if you see an animal trapped in a vehicle who is clearly in trouble (you might be in a little bother with the law but, you may save the dog’s life) .
Walk your dog before the sun comes up in the morning or after sunset and, if they are outside in the day make sure they have access to complete shade and plenty of water.
Avoid long car journeys.
Stay off hot pavements. As well as burning your dog’s paws, heat rising off concrete and asphalt can overheat smaller breeds.
Limit the walks. Too much physical exertion in hot weather can cause heatstroke.
Make sure your dog has plenty of drinking water to stop them becoming dehydrated and ensure they are drinking it.
Gently hose or sponge them down with cool water to lower their body temperature.
Consider using a rectal thermometer to take your dog’s temperature
If your dog is showing signs of heatstroke, do the following:
The RSPCA say for the best chance of survival, dogs suffering from heatstroke urgently need to have their body temperature lowered gradually.
- Move him/her to a shaded/cool area.
- Immediately douse the dog with cool (not cold) water, to avoid shock. If possible, you can also use wet towels or place him/her in the breeze of a fan.
- Allow the dog to drink small amounts of cool water.
- Continue to douse the dog with cool water until his/her breathing starts to settle but never so much that he/she begins to shiver.
Once the dog is cool, take him/her to the nearest vet as a matter of urgency.
Failure to act promptly could result in the dog’s death.
Final thought — prevention is better than cure. Think about your dog before venturing out on hot days.
I make no apologies for posting this again. Only yesterday, I saw 3 large dogs in the back of an enclosed truck – the sliding windows a few inches open. It was extremely hot, however, the dogs owners – a few yards away, were queuing for coffee, while the’re dogs were, clearly, overheating.
THINK ABOUT YOUR DOGS!
Time – 11.30 – Temp – 30C. This is NOT the time to take dogs out. I have seen multiple idiots today with their dogs – walking them in extreme temperature on hot pavements, in the blazing sunshine. NO! NO! NO!
I make no apologies for posting this article again. What is it that idiot dog owners do not understand – heat can KILL a dog. In temperatures like we are experiencing at the moment – take your dog out early or a lot later in the evening – when it is COOLER. Better still. get of your butts and take you dog to the nearest river, stream or sea and get them in the water to cool down.
C’mon people, THINK!

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This East Village seafood shack has an Upper West Side sister as well, and both offer delicious lobster sandwiches.
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They give you a fish after your meal. Place fish in palm of the hand and its movements will indicate various personality traits about yourself. Too real fish, too real.
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Union, SC (September 2-3, 2018) – After missing the previous round to be introduced as a member of Puerto Rico’s Motocross of Nations team during last month’s Unadilla National Motocross, Ryan Sipes returned to action in the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro Series with an overall win over Labor Day weekend at the Big Buck Sprint Enduro in Union, South Carolina.
The Rockstar Energy/Leatt/Maxxis Husqvarna-backed Sipes won seven tests en route to his fifth overall victory of the season.
In addition to winning all six of the Cross tests, Sipes won the first Enduro test of the weekend, which is a rare feat for the Kentucky rider, who is more at home on the faster cross tests than in the woods.
“The track was dusty at the start of the day on Saturday so I knew if I won the first Cross test it would make me the first rider out on the course for that first Enduro test, which gave me a big edge,” admitted Sipes.
After the fourth test a hard rainstorm moved in over the area, leaving the course wet and slippery for the remainder of the day.
Sipes went on to win Sunday’s event by 14 seconds over Tely Energy Racing’s Grant Baylor, with Coastal Racing Husqvarna’s Layne Michael, Tely Energy Racing’s Steward Baylor and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Josh Strang rounding out the top five in a close formation.
On Monday, Steward Baylor would get the win, followed by Michael, Grant Baylor, Sipes and SRT Racing Husqvarna’s Evan Smith, however the times were so close that Sipes still managed to take the overall win ahead of Grant.
“Overall, it was a good weekend,” said Sipes. “I was able to get in some time in the woods this week and I felt really good in the Enduro tests this weekend. Even in the Enduro tests I didn’t win, I was pretty close to the leader and I felt like I was riding better than I have in the past for the woods.”
Grant Baylor edged Layne Michael by two seconds to claim the overall runner-up position. Grant won one of the Enduro tests on Sunday, but it was his consistency that landed him in the second position on the podium. Grant finished in the top three in eight of the 12 tests.
“It was a good weekend and I felt like I was riding pretty good,” said Grant. “Everybody was so close all weekend so it just came down to who made mistakes in the mud.”
Layne Michael has upped his game in 2018, and the Big Buck marked the Husqvarna rider’s second overall podium in a row. The North Carolina rider finished third in Sunday’s results and second in Monday’s results and managed to edge Steward Baylor for third overall by two seconds.
Steward Baylor rode a 2019 KTM 450 SX for the first time at the Big Buck and managed to take four test wins, including all three Enduro tests on Sunday. The South Carolina rider threw on his 2018 suspension and said it took the first day of racing to get used to the setup.
“I threw on this year’s suspension and I didn’t have time to really set it up to the bike,” said Steward. “I was just too slow on Sunday. On Monday, I rode well, but I was just unprepared considering I was on the new bike and didn’t have any time on it.”
Steward re-took the points lead from Strang with his fourth overall finish.
“Overall, I’m happy with the weekend and I liked the way the 2019 feels, but I needed more time on the bike,” said Steward.
Evan Smith rounded out the top five on his SRT Racing Husqvarna. Smith was a minute off of Baylor’s total time and 30 seconds ahead of Beta USA’s Jordan Ashburn, who finished sixth.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Josh Strang had an off weekend in seventh, while KR4 Husqvarna’s Liam Draper won the Pro2 class with an eight overall finish.
Craig DeLong brought his Coastal Racing Husqvarna home for ninth, while Braxton McGee finished second in the Pro2 class with a 10th overall finish.
AirGroup/Enduro Engineering Husqvarna’s Logan Lowrey was 11th overall and third in the Pro2 class, his first podium finish of the season.
KR4/Husqvarna’s Tayla Jones won the Women’s Pro division by nearly two minutes over Bonanza Plumbing/Trail Jesters KTM rider Mackenzie Tricker. Jones won every test except for one, and Tricker won that one.
Brooke Cosner finished third after recently switching to KTM. South Carolina’s Kendall LaFollette finished fourth.
Henry Symanski won the Lites A division over Zachary Davidson and Devin Byer. Meanwhile, Larry Silvia topped the 40A class ahead of Kenny Hawkins and Mark Loyd.
The Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro Series resumes action with the eighth and final round of its 2018 series at Hidden Valley Golf Course in Glen Daniel, West Virginia on October 20-21.
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Council leaders said the council should stick to the role it could best fill--social leadership. But instead of spearheading a drive to improve quality of life, the council showed its maddening inability to do anything that the student body wanted.
Three times the council attempted to line-up a spring concert, and three times it failed. If Harvard can pull in visiting scholars and speakers who students have actually heard of and the Hasty Pudding can attract top Hollywood talent to award each year--the least the student body can expect is a few rock concerts from known groups.
The council's agenda must be overhauled in order to effectively guard student interests and back student efforts. As a nominal representative, the council has an entree to meetings with top administrators; but because it sought to avoid taking stands on controversial political issues, these meetings have effectively relegated important issues to Yard protests. In order for these contacts to be effective, the council must show that it is actually acting on the students' mandate. If the council is to be a catalyst, rather than a hindrance for change, members should be elected more for their platforms than for their popularity.
To extend the democracy of a diverse campus and to energize the half-dead social life, the college needs to move swiftly. One key proposal is a student center with room for campus organizations, bands, pubs, and gathering--open to all students. The center would boost campus cohesion and activity, just as house life has fragmented it. While the houses offer an important range of artistic and tutorial services, a campus-wide student center would provide benefits they cannot offer. As student tuitions continue to rise beyond inflation to fund the growing budget, now is a key time to accommodate student interests in spending that budget.
Concerns for democracy go beyond an opened and improved social life. The administration must recognize that the diverse student body it admits has needs that have not been addressed by the traditional hierarchy. In a tenured faculty of 7 percent women and 6 percent minorities, role models for a majority of the student body are few and far between.
The administration did react to new student groups by forming committees to respond to them. The minority student report spurred administrators to appoint a panel to bolster recruitment efforts. The University also formed a committee to address gay rights issues.
But these were mere tiptoed steps toward reform. They also represent a way for the administration to put off action in favor of yet more years of study and vague goals. The Law School protest was met with a vow to "continue to give high priority to minority hiring" and promises to consider ways to encourage minorities to teach law--no concrete actions. The problems are clear--there are not enough women and minorities being hired and not a conducive climate towards keeping them here. It's up to the University to stop pontificating from on high and take direct action.
And there needs to be more direct dialogue between administrators and students. Officials rarely met with the student groups issuing complaints this year; they simply responded in terse, written statements when student groups, such as the Minority Students Alliance, asked them to listen. This is no way to conduct relations and certainly no way to democratically accommodate and act on student concerns.
The Corporation refused a council request to annual meetings with students. The request certainly was not much to ask; the refusal shows how adamantly opposed to dialogue the administration is As a reflection of the white male-run Corporation that runs this school, this attitude makes sense. But now students are showing that they expect more. And having deigned to admit a diverse student body, Harvard has a responsibility to accommodate their concerns.


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In novels, “stage directions” are sections where the author begins listing a character’s visible actions without giving the thoughts or feelings associated with them. As a result, the reader is bombarded with useless information, unable to discern which actions are meaningful.
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“Scene and sequel” doesn’t have to be mysterious writer talk. This simple formula will help you create the lean exciting plotlines readers crave. By mastering this technique, you can cut out all the dead weight and unlock your story’s true potential.
The love interest is an integral part of contemporary plot structure. But too often that character is little more than a pretty face designed to be the main character’s dream girl. Today’s love interest needs to be more than just a skirt waiting to be rescued. Make sure your love interest is a person who matters.

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“We are thrilled to be offering our brand-new Discover Amalfi tour so travelers can discover the very definition of La Dolce Vita, the sweet life, in Italy’s dramatically beautiful, daring, and romantic Amalfi Coast”
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Discover Amalfi takes travelers through Amalfi’s coastal towns, starting in charming Minori, founded in the 7th Century B.C., where travelers enjoy a walking tour, a visit to a Limoncello factory for a tasting of Italy’s famous lemon-flavored liqueur, and take part in an afternoon cooking class at their hotel, Villa Romana. The tour then departs for a full day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage towns of Amalfi and Ravello, where travelers explore Amalfi’s medieval architecture, as well as the famous gardens of Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo in Ravello.
The tour then continues with a day trip to Pompeii, Positano, and Sorrento. Discover Pompeii’s ancient history and remarkably preserved ruins of the city’s temples, homes, and gardens, buried in volcanic lava and ash 2000 years ago. From there, travelers visit the town of Positano to explore the elegant boutiques, craft stores, and famous pastel-colored houses. In Sorrento, travelers have lunch, and are then free to explore the town on their own with a leisurely stroll, gelato, or shopping. On the way back to Minori, visit the Emerald Grotto, named for the colors that fill the cave.
Travelers then head to the fabled Isle of Capri via jetfoil boat for a day of exploration. Lastly, visit the lively port town of Salerno, the site of the Allied landing in 1942, for a full-day excursion. Here, travelers visit Paestum, one of the best collections of Greek temples in Western Europe, and a buffalo mozzarella factory to learn about the cheese making process and sample some of the cheese.
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text: Last night, Wynonna Judd and Andy Dick ended up in the bottom two on Dancing With The Stars. Wynnona did not do well at all on Monday, but I figured her fan base of country music lovers and those 3 or 4 people who like Ashley Judd would call and vote for her. They didn't and Wynnona was eliminated. For her part, the singer said that she is a singer and not a dancer but gave it her best shot. It is tough to go on the show and know you are probably going to get ridiculed. Her partner was Tony Dovolani who finally won it all last season.

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Wednesday, October 12th 2016, 04:09:07 AM Published at Amanda Holguin, Artistic Home after Refurbished Apartment. Look at the picture! The picture is showing the living area part of the house. This house is actually has small space, so, instead of using simple furniture, the designers using artistic home decor as the main point to cover the small space in this house. The living room has unique bed‐shaped sofas in yellow and black color, peanut‐shaped chair in black color, colorful carpet, an art painting like owl eyes, and black walls. This house has the same color for the ceilings and floors, its white color. But the walls are using different color and concept in some rooms.
Home Design Amanda Holguin, Friday, March 10th 2017, 05:36:51 AM. A strong and stunning home called Hideg House designed by Beres Architects has surprisingly amazing interior selection, which is minimalist interior design style. This masculine living space got reckoned in Koszeg, Hungary. The combination between wood and stone as exterior material support in dark tones screamed out loud for everyone’s attention.
Living Amanda Holguin, Thursday, March 09th 2017, 04:46:51 AM. Showing modern twist of fine wooden floor and white walls and ceiling makes this loft feels homey and friendly after all. Couple of decoration such as blue wall painting, leave-less flower vases and couple of more framed wall painting represents the owner high taste of artwork and philosophical identity. There is also dark grey custom cabinet in the hallway filed with book collection and lightened up with small LED light to make them more attractive and eye catching.
Decorating Ideas Amanda Holguin, Wednesday, March 08th 2017, 04:38:42 AM. There’s this thing that people reckon in home design that happens to have outstanding visual appeal. The thing that people do is see the exterior design and just kind of judging the entire design with the highly first impression they’ve caught. Actually, there’s something more than that. When we saw a magnificent house design, why don’t we just greet the owner and ask for a tour instead to have a better look?
Home Design Amanda Holguin, Monday, March 06th 2017, 07:40:04 AM. As you may know, gray is the hot neutral of this season. By appearing less harsh and stark than the black and white on either end of its color spectrum, gray lends a subtler feel to your space.
Apartment Amanda Holguin, Friday, March 03rd 2017, 06:40:53 AM. Having your own closet, even a small one, is always a great advantage because you can store all your things and accessories in order and with style.
Decorating Ideas Amanda Holguin, Thursday, March 02nd 2017, 06:42:27 AM. It’s hard not to love contemporary home. Not only does the style characteristic, which focuses on sophisticated and stylish latest trend, there is also different concept in different country. It becomes so popular and such a hit that a home building design could represents the latest issue such an environmental issues. Your favorite home design concept may be different with me but in this article you’ll know why contemporary style got really popular and engaged everyone’s heart.
Decorating Ideas Amanda Holguin, Wednesday, March 01st 2017, 03:20:29 AM. The private living room located nearest to the sliding door so it gets the breeziest and warm circulation through the outdoor environment. With a classic green army armchair and double orange cushions, this area rather has a spacious without any obstacle. There is also lower cabinet next to the sliding door which later leads us into exterior space for enjoying afternoon gardening or fresh air or endless views of Barcelona’s skies.
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El Conde de Torrefiel will be at the Maison des métallos for a month to present MANIFIESTO SONORO. The piece’s common thread is sound, ranging from voices, soundwaves, frequencies, energy, acoustics and phonetics… Sound, in all of its inherent immateriality, will be taking over the different spaces as part of a vibrating and expanding whole.
Taking on different forms or non-forms, including the climax’s piece Guerrilla, the performers and text of this "sound manifesto", vary according to where the performance takes place. But sound, like text or moving bodies, is also an opportunity to experiment with the conventions that govern theatrical representation. Accordingly, in Se respira en el jardín como en un bosque – "in the garden you breath like you do in a forest" – the same person takes on the role of performer and spectator. As part of this sound-based occupation, the Maison des métallos building becomes Un lugar sin límites – "a place without limits" – a space whose boundaries are brought into question by a project entitled Cuerpos celestes. The latter also takes place outside its walls, and an audio guide is used to move audiences from one place to another. Rather than mere spectators, these experiences bring together "bodies connected on the same frequency".


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- 2.5 5. Everygame – The Best Selection of Virginia Online Poker Banking Methods.
- 3 More on gambling in Virginia…
- 4 Online Poker Virginia – The Top Sites Compared
- 5 Is Online Poker Legal in Virginia?
- 6 Virginia Poker Laws
- 7 Virginia Online Poker Laws
- 8 Virginia Online Poker – Why Play at Virginia Poker Rooms Online?
- 9 Poker in Virginia – Live and in Person
- 10 Making Deposits at Online Poker Real Money Virginia Sites
- 11 Playing Virginia Online Poker
- 12 Tips for Playing at Online Poker Real Money Virginia Sites
- 13 How to Play at Online Virginia Poker Rooms
- 14 Conclusion – Online Poker Virginia
- 15 FAQs
The Best Sites for Online Poker Virginia
Card sharks looking to play Virginia online poker will have to register at an offshore site. Fortunately, there is a tremendous selection of quality online Virginia poker rooms to choose from. Our team has selected a list of operators that excel when it comes to game selection, tournaments, bonuses, and banking. These are widely considered the best Virginia online poker sites around.
- BetOnline – The Best Virginia Online Poker High-Limits Game Options.
- Bovada – Top Selection of Anonymous Poker in Virginia.
- SportsBetting.ag – The Best Selection of Virginia Online Poker Freerolls.
- Ignition – Leading Online Tournaments for Poker in Virginia.
- Everygame – The Best Selection of Virginia Online Poker Banking Methods.
- Tiger Gaming – Best Tournament Buy-Ins for Poker in Virginia.
Virginia Online Poker Sites Reviewed
We’re sure that you are eager to find out what sort of entertainment you can enjoy from our preselected online poker Virginia sites. Explore the section below and read through our mini-reviews of the top 5 operators. Each overview includes valuable information regarding the games, banking, tourneys, and promotions on offer at each website.
1. BetOnline – The Best Virginia Online Poker High-Limits Game Options.
In business since 2011, BetOnline has garnered loads of experience in the poker world. As such, it provides one of the safest (SSL secured) and most seamless Virginia poker software platforms around.
The Chico Poker Software provides smooth gameplay, whether you are enjoying one of the no-limit cash games or loading up to play one of the many tournaments on offer from month to month. You can take part in progressive frenzies, bad beat jackpots, sit & go’s, $1 million jackpot windfalls, and more. BetOnline supports popular Omaha and Holdem game types.
Banking is a cinch. Not only can you use most American-friendly card options, but you have access to 11 cryptocurrencies to make your deposits with. This way, you play with a certain degree of anonymity. But don’t complete your deposit without claiming your welcome bonus. The operator offers a first deposit match of 100% up to $1,000 when you enter the code NEWBOL prior to completing your first payment.
You can deposit up to $500K with Bitcoin and withdraw up to $100K in winnings per week. The withdrawal procedure is a little on the slow side, taking up to 48 hours to approve the cash-out.
|· Freeroll tourneys available||· Slower withdrawal timeframes|
|· Accepts 11 crypto payment options||· Lacks anonymous poker tables|
|· No-limit poker options|
|· Exclusive mobile poker app|
2. Bovada – Top Selection of Anonymous Online Poker in Virginia
Bovada is easily the most recognizable gambling site on our list. In business since 2011, the operator clearly shows that its platform has over a decade of experience behind it. From desktop navigation to its exclusive mobile app, Bovada remains a top contender for online poker Virginia.
When it comes to poker games, Bovada is difficult to beat. It provides a wide selection of cash tables with limits averaging between $2 and $250 per round. You can enjoy Texas Holdem, Omaha, and Omaha Hi/Lo on the platform. Some of the games can be enjoyed in anonymous mode too, so you can escape the regulars that follow you from table to table.
There is a formidable lineup of tournaments on offer from week to week. In fact, there are rarely fewer than 8 options on the go at one time. These include knockout tournaments, weekend leaderboards, monthly millies, jackpot sit & go’s, $2 million guarantees, and way more.
First-time depositors using card, bank wire, or crypto can claim a decent bonus match of 100% up to $500. You will need to play through the rollover requirement by accumulating sufficient loyalty points before you can withdraw any winnings. Once you are ready to withdraw, you can look forward to limitless cash-outs that are processed within 24 hours of the request.
|· Quick withdrawals||· Lowest welcome offer|
|· Special features||· No freeroll tourneys|
|· Anonymous gaming modes|
|· Frequent promos|
3. Sportsbetting.ag – The Best Selection of Virginia Online Poker Free Rolls.
Sportsbetting.ag is the older sibling of BetOnline. Its history extends back as far as 2002. As such, you can expect a solid online poker Virginia experience that competes with all the best sites in the business. Not only is it safeguarded by the latest secure socket layer encryption to keep your data safe, but its Chico Software ensures uninterrupted gameplay.
As an expert in hospitality, Sportsbetting.ag provides a lucrative welcome bonus of up to $1,000 when you use the promo code: NEWSB. The operator will double any deposit you make between $50 and $1,000. Simply deposit your funds using one of the pre-paid vouchers, e-wallets, credit card options, or cryptocurrencies to qualify. Bitcoin offers the best limits. These include a $100k deposit cap and a $100K withdrawal limit.
When it comes to poker options, there are certainly enough. While it has the least number of tournaments on the list, you can still enjoy a regular $1 million windfall sit and go tourney or $2 Million in Guarantees. Both cash and tourney players can enjoy No-Limit Texas Holdem, Omaha Poker, and Omaha Hi/Lo.
|· Large selection of fiat payment methods||· Fewest leaderboards|
|· Intuitive downloadable poker app||· Slower payouts|
|· Freeroll tourneys available|
|· 24/7 live chat support|
4. Ignition – Leading Online Tournaments for Poker in Virginia.
Established in 2016, Ignition is a newer site that boasts all the modern conveniences you could ask for in a Virginia online poker platform. As a sister site to Bovada, you can only expect the highest quality security and software from the operator.
If it’s a large selection of tournaments and leaderboards that you are after, Ignition should be your operator of choice. It has the largest selection of the bunch, offering anywhere up to 15 tourneys at a time. Enjoy the Monthly Milly, knockout tournaments, weekly Bitcoin freerolls, jackpot sit & go’s, normal sit & go’s, $2 million guaranteed, and way more. You can also enjoy cash games with limits of between $2 and $250 per hand.
One of the most exciting prospects at Ignition is the welcome bonus offer. New players using mainstream currency can claim a 100% Bonus of up to $2,000. This is then split 50/50 between poker play and casino games. However, if you use Bitcoin to make your deposit, the operator will boost the bonus to 150% up to $3,000 split evenly between the two platforms.
When it comes to making deposits, you are limited to $5,000, however, you can claim an unlimited withdrawal amount with Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, or Litecoin.
|· Anonymous poker tables||· Lowest deposit limit|
|· Quick cash-outs||· Few fiat payment methods|
|· Biggest diversity of tourneys|
|· Boosted Bitcoin welcome offer|
5. Everygame – The Best Selection of Virginia Online Poker Banking Methods.
Everygame may sound like an unfamiliar Virginia online poker brand to you, but it has years of experience behind its operation. That’s because the renowned Intertops casino rebranded as Everygame towards the end of 2021. As such, it offers all of the same quality entertainment from a fresh skin.
Everygame competes with all the Virginia poker rooms in this list when it comes to game selection and tournaments. In fact, next to Ignition Poker, it offers the largest selection of leaderboards. Cash games include Omaha and Texas Holdem, which can be played for limits of between $5 and $150 per round.
Like all the other Virginia online poker sites on this list, Everygame competes aptly when it comes to welcome bonus offers. In fact, it has the highest match ratio of 200% up to $1,000. So, if you deposit $1,000, you can play with $3,000. Use bonus code 100EGP to claim the credits and clear the bonus by collecting sufficient frequent player points. Unlock $5 of the bonus for every 83.335 points you earn.
Depositing and withdrawing funds is an easy affair at Everygame, thanks to the wide selection of both fiat currency and crypt banking options. It is one of only two sites that accept e-wallets like Neteller and Skrill. Withdrawals take less than 24 hours to process.
|· Largest selection of e-wallet options||· High wagering on the welcome offer|
|· Large selection of tournament options|
|· Quick cash-outs|
|· 200% deposit match bonus|
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- Virginia Sports Betting
- Virginia Real Money Online Casinos
- Virginia Online Gambling
- Virginia Horse Racing
Online Poker Virginia – The Top Sites Compared
It’s far easier comparing brands when you can see their highlights side by side. It’s for this reason that we present you with the table below. Compare each of our competitive offshore Virginia poker rooms by weighing up the poker game options, bonuses, tournament variety, and table limits.
|Online Poker Virginia Site||Poker Options||Poker Bonus Promos||Online Poker Tournaments||Online Poker Table Limits||Free Roll|
|BetOnline Poker||Texas Holdem, Omaha Hi/Low, Boost Poker, Windfall Poker, Six Plus Poker||100% Bonus up to $1000
Bonus Code: NEWBOL
(Release $5 towards freeing the bonus for each $50 rake you earn)
|Sunday Majors, Nightly monsters, $1 Million Windfall, Progressive Bounties, Rebuy Frenzy, Windfall Sit and Go’s, Bad Beat Jackpot.||$5 to No-Limit||✅|
|Bovada Poker||Texas Holdem, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, Caribbean Stud, Tri-Card Poker, Let’em Ride||100% Bonus up to $500
Bonus Code: PWB500
(Release bonus in $5 increments by earning 150) rewards points.
|The Monthly Milly, 12 Days of Turbos, Million Dollar Weekend, Knockout Tournaments, Jackpot Sit and Go, $150,000 Guaranteed, $100, 000 Guaranteed, $2 Million Guaranteed||$2 to $250||❌|
|SportsBetting.ag Poker||Texas Holdem, Omaha Hi/Lo, Let it Ride, 3-card poker||100% Bonus up to $1,000
Bonus Code: NEWSB
(Release $5 towards freeing the bonus for each $50 rake you earn)
|$150,000 Guaranteed, $1 Million Windfall Sit and Go, Bad Beat Jackpot, $2 Million in Guarantees.||$5 to No Limit
|Ignition Poker||Texas Holdem, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, Caribbean Stud, Tri-Card Poker||150% Bonus up to $3000 in BTC
100% Bonus up to $2000 in C/Card
50/50 Split for Poker and Casino
(Unlock poker bonus by $1 for every 30 Ignition Miles you earn)
|The Monthly Milly, Knockout Tournaments, Weekly Bitcoin Free Roll, Jackpot Sit and Go, Normal Sit and Go, $150K Guaranteed, $ 2 Million Guaranteed, Wild Wednesday, Festival of Felt, Super Saturday, Progressive Knockouts, Super Millions, Monster Stack.||$2 – $250||✅|
|Everygame Poker||Texas Holdem, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo.||200% Bonus up to $1,000
Promo Code: 100EGP
(Bonus released in increments of $5 each time you earn 83.335 frequent player points)
|Bounty tournaments, Sit and Go, Wipeout Series, Summit Series, Depositor Free Roll, Daily Free Roll, Sundowner Tourneys.||$5 – $150||✅|
Is Online Poker Legal in Virginia?
Online poker in Virginia is not yet legalized in the state. In fact, all forms of commercial casino and poker gaming are outlawed. Only online sports betting is allowed online, which means there are some tremendous betting sites to choose from in the state. There have been some hard pushes to legalize land-based gambling in the region. Should a bill be passed, it could lead to the eventual condoning of online gambling in Virginia.
Until then, Virginian players must seek their poker fix from offshore gambling sites. These sites operate unhindered because of the lack of legislation on online gaming in the state. Players can enjoy first-class cash games and tournaments at sites like BetOnline, Bovada, Sportsbetting.ag, Ignition Poker, and Everygame.
Video Poker in Virginia
Video poker is very popular at online casinos in Virginia. It differs in style and format from traditional poker. While the game is still based on traditional poker rankings, it is played like a slot machine. Instead of competing against other opponents, the goal of the game is to make the best five-card hand from the cards you are dealt. Any valid poker hand from a pair of jacks or better will win you rewards in conjunction with a set paytable.
Video poker comes in several variants, including Deuces Wild, Joker Poker, and others. As an online casino game, you will not be able to play legally regulated video poker in Virginia.
Casual Poker in Virginia
Playing casual poker in Virginia at home with your friends is legal under Virginia code S.18.2-334. These games are only considered legal if nobody benefits from hosting the games in question and as long as all participants are 18 years of age or older.
Virginia Online Poker – Why Play at Virginia Poker Rooms Online?
While both land-based and online poker provides fun and excitement, the experience is quite a bit different. Let’s explore the perks of playing Virginia online poker with the points below.
1. Virginia Poker Game and Tournament Options
Both top land-based and online poker in Virginia provides players with the option of playing in exciting tournaments for various buy-ins. However, our selection of online sites offers way more leaderboards from week to week. In fact, the selection is so great, that you might have trouble trying to choose the correct one to play in. These range from smaller pot tourneys to those with massive $2 million prize pools.
2. Around the Clock Access to Poker in Virginia
Playing live poker is certainly socially immersive, however, your options are limited to specific times and days. At Virginia online poker sites, you can play 24/7. If you play from your mobile phone or tablet, you can play from anywhere, as well. Many land-based players in Virginia must travel long distances to play at their nearest legal Virginia poker rooms.
3. Virginia Poker Rooms Player Privacy
The more you play at land-based poker venues, the more familiar the regulars become with you and your play style. This can often work to your detriment, as they begin to learn your tells and pick up on your gaming habits. When you play online, your player base is much bigger, so the chances of playing with the same people are less likely. Also, sites like Bovada and Ignition provide anonymous game tables for those who want to mask their identities.
4. Online Poker Virginia Bonuses and Promotions
Virginia online poker sites provide their players with awesome bonuses and promotions. These provide a helpful boost to your bankroll when you need it most. You can also earn rewards points and Rakeback. Land-based poker in Virginia is not yet at the place where they offer VIP programs.
Poker in Virginia – Live and in Person
There is a little bit of contention when it comes to legal poker in Virginia. A bill was passed to allow charitable Texas Holdem tournaments at established bingo halls. However, the final approval was not made because of disagreements regarding the laws that would govern charitable poker. As such, poker is not technically legal yet.
Nonetheless, a few bingo halls and charitable gaming venues have already started operating, offering weekly tournaments and cash games. Hopefully, the number of Virginia poker rooms increase soon with the rollout of legitimate licenses.
1. Poker Virginia Beach – The Beach Poker Room
Address: 444 S Lynnhaven Rd, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23452, United States
Located inside the Bingo Palace venue since 2020, the Beach Poker Room is open daily from noon for live Texas Holdem Poker. They run various charitable tournaments on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Buy-ins vary from tourney to tourney. Cash games include blinds for every budget.
2. Virginia Poker in Richmond – Pop’s Poker Room
Address: 210 Giant Drive, Richmond, VA 23224, United States
Pop’s Poker Room is one of the premier Virginia poker rooms. Run from the Pops Bar and Grill establishment, you have access to great food while you play. There is also plenty of entertainment on the 60+ TV screens.
Pop’s Poker offers regular tournaments and cash games, with freerolls each Monday. All cashiers and dealers are professionally trained and provide efficient game management throughout your stay.
3. Virginia Poker Rooms in Portsmouth – Victory Poker Lounge
Address: 4040 McLean St, Portsmouth, VA 23701, United States
The Victory Poker Lounge offers daily cash games and nightly tournaments from Sunday through to Thursday. The environment is smoke-free, and the staff and player base is known to be very friendly. Enjoy a great mix of tournaments from month to month, including bounties, tag-team competitions, freezeout tournaments, single re-entry, and double re-entry tournaments.
4. Virginia Poker in Fairfax – Centreville Moose Lodge
Address: 3529 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States.
Sunday afternoons and Tuesday evenings attract poker players from all over the area to come and play Texas Holdem tournaments and cash games. The lodge has a full itinerary every week, which includes dining, betting, bingo, and charitable poker events. Keep up to date with monthly events via the weekly calendar at one of the premier Virginia poker rooms.
Making Deposits at Online Poker Real Money Virginia Sites
Online banking is an important part of the experience at Virginia online poker sites. As such, we present an overview of the payment options, banking limits, and cash-out speeds for our recommended offshore Virginia poker rooms in the table below. Browse through the stats at your convenience.
|Online Poker Virginia Site||Payment Method Options||Cryptocurrency Options||Deposit and Withdrawal Limits||Cash Out Speeds|
|BetOnline||Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Person to Person, Money Order, Bank Wire Transfer, Cashier’s Check, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Cardano, Chainlink, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Ripple, Stellar, USD Coin, Tether.||✅||Deposit: $500,000
Withdrawal: $100,000 per week
|Up to 48 hours|
|Bovada||Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Voucher, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Zelle, Match Pay||✅||Deposit: $15,000
Unlimited with Crypto
|Up to 24 hours|
|SportsBetting.ag||Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Money Order, Check, Bank Wire Transfer, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoin.||✅||Deposit: $100,000
|Up to 48 hours|
|Ignition||Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Voucher, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Zelle.||✅||Deposit: $5,000
Limitless withdrawals with BTC, LTC, and BCH
|Up to 24 hours|
|Everygame||Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Skrill, Ecopayz, Bank Wire Transfer, Paysafecard, Check by Courier, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin.||✅||Withdraw up to $110,000 per week||Up to 24 hours|
Playing Virginia Online Poker
There really is no reason for you to lack anything when playing poker at our 5 recommended offshore Virginia online poker sites. While there is no one perfect site, the combination of operators excels in different areas. Here is what you can expect from each Virginia poker room.
When it comes to signing up, you don’t have to worry about which operator to choose, as they all provide an easy registration process with similar steps and procedures. The number of banking options at each site differs though.
If you want to make a deposit with cryptocurrency, you’ll have the biggest selection at BetOnline. They currently support 11 decentralized banking options. Everygame, followed by Sportsbetting.ag have the most mainstream payment options. Each of these accepts several e-wallets, vouchers, and card options.
Each of the 5 sites offers an exciting bonus offer. Bovada’s is the smallest with a 100% match up to $500. All the other providers extend at least $1,000 in credits. Everygame’s offer is the best by a small margin. The provider offers a 200% match up to $1,000, whereas most of the other deals include a 100% or 150% match.
When it comes to cash games, all the sites offer similar Holdem and Omaha games. The limits vary from site to site, with both BetOnline and Sportsbetting.ag offering no limit options. Bovada and Ignition provide the chance for players to play at anonymous tables. This is an ideal game option when you are trying to mask your identity from your regular opponents.
Finally, there is a huge selection of leaderboards and tournaments on offer from month to month between the Virginia online poker sites. The outright leader in this category is Ignition Poker, which boasts between 10 and 15 different types of tournaments from month to month. It is seconded by Everygame and then by Bovada.
Tips for Playing at Online Poker Real Money Virginia Sites
We want to ensure that you not only find the best site to play poker in Virginia but that you enjoy each gaming session to the max. As such, we’ve noted down some valuable tips that will enhance your basic online poker gameplay.
✅ Know the Game Rules Prior To Taking a Seat: A serious poker player will always find out the buy-in or the limits at the table before they pull up a seat. Be sure to familiarize yourself with all the table rules, including the site’s terms on Rakeback, etc.
✅Fold on a Dud Hand: Do not try to play the hero on every hand. If you are not currently playing the blind, then we advise that you fold on a weak hand. This way you mitigate your risks completely and leave money in your pot for the next round.
✅Play the Person: Poker is a game of skill that requires you to read the way your opponents play. Make notes on your opposition and try to see if you can get a read on their pattern of play. Players who do not change their gameplay are easy to predict, thereby giving you the upper hand in the decision-making process.
✅Avoid Forming Habits: Do not allow your opponents to get a read on you and the way you play. The best way to do this is to change your strategy every few hands.
✅Use Available Bonuses: Welcome Bonuses are a great tool for increasing your bankroll and limiting your risk. Be sure to capitalize on these promotions the first time you register an account.
How to Play at Online Virginia Poker Rooms
If you’d like to play at one of our suggested sites for online poker Virginia, you can set up an account and start playing within a few minutes. Be sure to follow the 4 simple steps we’ve laid out for you below to get underway with ease.
Firstly, follow one of the links provided on this page to navigate to your Virginia online poker site of choice. When you are there, select the “Join Now” tab at the top of the screen to start the registration process.
Step 2: Fill in the Form
A submission form will appear on the screen. Fill out all the information it asks for. This will include details about your email address, contacts, date of birth, and more. Once complete, click on “Create Account.” An email with a verification link will be sent to your email address. Open the mail and click on the link to validate your registration.
Step 3: Deposit Your Virginia Poker Bankroll
Your profile will now be active. You can now deposit funds to top up your account so you can play real money online poker in Virginia. Simply head to the cashier’s page and select a supported payment method of choice. Select the amount you wish to deposit and then enter your banking details. Claim your welcome bonus on the page prior to completing the transaction to make sure you can claim your bonus credits.
Step 4: Play Your Favorite Virginia Poker Games
The funds should reflect within a few minutes. Once the credits are showing, you can use the menu system to navigate to the Virginia online poker cash game or tournament of choice.
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Conclusion – Online Poker Virginia
There are a number of options for those wanting to play real money poker in Virginia. There are several charitable Virginia poker rooms offering cash games and tournaments from land-based venues. You can also enjoy stacks of entertainment at one of the top-5 recommended Virginia online poker sites, including BetOnline, Bovada, Sportsbetting.ag, Ignition, and Everygame.
Use the easy guide above to register your account for online poker Virginia and get started. This way, you can enjoy playing on some of the top leaderboards or cash tables available. For seamless play on your mobile, we suggest that you download the operator’s mobile app for an enhanced gaming experience.
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John Hill (b. date unknown, d. Abt. 1810)John Hill (son of Thomas Hill and Miss Hamlin) was born date unknown in Germany, and died Abt. 1810 in Kanawha County, Virginia (now WVA).He married Elizabeth "Betsey".
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Family tradition says he came from Germany.Has not been located in passenger records-he may have had a German name such as Hugel or Heigal.
He d. between 2 Oct 1809 and 9 Oct 1810 Kanawha Co.VA.
Before 1700-John Hill came to PA from Germany.
Married Betsey and had first children in PA.
Supposed to have fought with George Washington at Yorktown-no proof.
Moved to Montgomery Co.VA ca 1784.
Moved to Kanawha Co.VA before 1803
Died ca 1810 Kanawha Co. VA.
I've taken the names of his children from a book by Clara Hill "Some Hills of West Virginia"There is no documentation in that book that lists his children thus I have no proof that Benjamin was a son of John.
Micheal Hill says John's father was a Thomas Hill and his mother a Miss Hamlin.
The information I have that I was quoting from, I got from the Culture Center in Charleston, WV back in the 1980's before computers. Also, it was when I first started really seriously getting into genealogy so I did not document as well as I wish I could have. However, after checking in my old folders I found that I got this info from what I believe to be a series of book called "Kith and Kin of Boone County, West Virginia" it is published by the Boone County Genealogical Society in Madison, WV. There are several Volumes and I do not think I wrote down which volume the Hill info came from. A lot of this info was gathered by a man named Sigifus Olafson and his daughter Jean Olafson Harmon. Mr. Olafson has passed away. I do not know about his daughter. This particular information on the Hill family was written by Jean Olafson Harmon and goes from page 125 to 157.....a whole lot of Hill info.
I also have another sheet that is two pages long on the Genealogy of the Hill Family of Boone County, West Virginia. It states that the writer has definite proof that John and Elizabeth Hill moved to Montgomery County, Virginia about 1784 (from PA about 1784) and that several of their children were born in that county whaich ar rhr rime beside its present area, included much of western Virginia as well as several West Virginia counties that border on or lie near the Virginia line. Somewhere between the years 1799 and 1805, they moved to Kanawha County, settling near the Forks of Coal River. John died either in 1809 pr 1810/ The records of Kanawha County show that in 1810 , his widow, Elizabeth Hill, was appointed executrix of his estate, thus indicating that he had died a short time before. The security on her bond was ____ning Manning??), a neighbor, lived on Mannings Branch of Coal River. The wodow, Elizabeth (or Betsy) Hill, married Jacob Du Bois (sometimes called De Boy)on Sep[tember 8, 1812.We have no record of her thereafter. It also states that the list of Hills was compliled almost entirely from US census records and from birth, death, and marriage records of Boone and other counties. It was carried down to about 1870 amd does not show descents born after that date.
I will try to read all my info to refresh my self but as of this moment the only thing I have on Benjamin is that he was a son of John and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hill. I glanced at some census records and saw a few names of their children that I will pass on to you if you like. Maybe if he moved to IN that is why I don't have a lot of info on him from my area. I live just outside Charleston and I have visited old home sites and even thought I don't go to the Cultural Center like I used to (computers!!) I can. I am descentded from a coupld of John and Betsy's children. George Hill b. 1786 in PA m. Elizabeth Nance and George's sister Margaret Hill b. 1795 in Montgomery Co. and m. Vernon Price. I have a feeling that this Benjamin is probably your ancestor. I will be more than happy to share everything. I think I would need to fax or scan it in because there is so much of it. Please let me know if I can be of any further help. My personal e-mail is firstname.lastname@example.org.
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Children of John Hill and Elizabeth "Betsey" are:
- +Benjamin Hill, b. August 10, 1796, Montgomery County, Virginia ?, d. May 26, 1849, Randolph County, Indiana.

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Very cute and imaginative! Reminds me of molecules!
They're pretty awesome!!!
Oh my gosh!! Those are amazing!! Seriously, I want an embroidery machine just for jeans back pockets.
those will make a very nice butt.
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Crop Circles, Ho! They are adorable!
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The pockets look great! Really nice!
Love them! Especially the ones on the left!
Very fun! They look like a science project.
WOW!!! They're fabulous! I never thought I'd want an embroidery machine, but now I've seen what you can do with one I do! They'd look really cool on a jean jacket too.
As I said, I am so "sharing" your idea. Already downloaded the font.But seriously, these look awesome on your pockets. Excellent placement and color choices! No one else will have them...except me...someday...if I ever...stitch out the designs on something...someday.
Definitely look like something seen from outer space. Too cute!
UNIQUE! I had my eyes on that same design. I am still admiring it.
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Three events for oenophiles
Wine classes at Center for the Arts: The Wichita Center for the Artsat 9112 E. Central is putting on three wine classes through October and November. The first is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and will feature wine expert Whitney Post talking about grape varieties, wine vocabulary and more. Attendees will be able to sample six wines. Post will offer the same class from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 19.
And on Oct. 22, a class from 6 to 8 p.m. called Entertaining with Wine will include tips about planning parties that include wine. It’ll also include six samples. Tickets to the classes are $45 for Wichita Center for the Arts members and $55 for nonmembers. Enroll at www.wcfta.com.
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Larkspur wine dinner: Also on Tuesday, Larkspur Bistro & Bar at 904 E. Douglas will be putting on a wine dinner featuring Foley Family Wines. It’ll offer five courses and four wines and will cost $65 a person. It’s at 7 p.m. For reservations, call 316 262-5275.
Wichita Wine Opener On Oct. 24, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will put on the fourth annual Wichita Wine Opener from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Abode Venue, 1330 E. Douglas. It will feature wine tasting and food from several Wichita restaurants, including Larkspur, Freddy’s, Oeno, YaYa’s Euribostro and more. Tickets are $60 per person at www.cff.org.
Stephan buys Caffe Moderne, puts Hopping Pita on hold
Melad Stephan’s Empire Restaurant Management group is in flux at the moment as he tries to prioritize the needs at his various businesses, he said. About two weeks ago, he said, he finalized a deal to completely buy out Janet and Grant Rine, the founders of Caffe Moderneat 300 N. Mead. Stephan partnered with them in June of 2011 and has been running the restaurant ever since. Now that it’s all his, he’s going to start using its kitchen for his Empire catering business and stop using the one at Revolution Rock Bar.
Another change: He’s put the Hopping Pita, a food truck he started with chef Roni Attari in April, on hold. He wants a bigger, more efficient truck, he said, and he’s put his original truck on Craigslist, asking for $20,000 or the best offer he can get. Stephan says he plans to reopen the Hopping Pita eventually but that it’s not at the top of his priority list right now.
“I’m so busy, I don’t know which direction I’m going these days,” he said.
As for Caffe Moderne, Stephan said he plans to keep the name and the concept the same. He may eventually get a new sign and plans to add new menu items for fall. Stephan also owns Sabor and Oeno Wine Bar in Old Town Square. He closed his fine dining Italian restaurant, Luca Italian Kitchen, in August.
Byblos axes dinner hours
People who want to have Byblosdelicious Lebanese cuisine for dinner are going to have to start planning ahead at lunch. The restaurant at 3088 W. 13th St., owned by Ilham Saad, no longer has evening hours. It’s open just for lunch – from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Saad said that she cut back on her hours at the urging of her daughters. They all are grown and have families and jobs of their own now, she said, and none are able to be in the restaurant. Saad and her husband and restaurant co-owner, Kamal, opened the restaurant in 1989. He died in 2009. Saad works alone in the kitchen now and needs to slow down, she said.
“I love my job. I love my work,” she said. “But I’ve been doing this for 24 years.”
For more information, call Byblos at 316-943-3999.
Newest food truck serves ‘cue
Rip’s Rib Shak is among the latest additions to the ever-growing food truck fleet in Wichita.
This one is owned by Steven Pittman, who has worked at several barbecue restaurants over the years, and his father-in-law, Kevin Smith. It’s been running since August and for now has a regular parking spot. Pittman opens the truck from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Builder’s Inc. in Parklane Shopping Center at Lincoln and Oliver.
Eventually, Pittman said, the truck might be open more often, move around and participate in food truck gatherings around town. Pittman serves St. Louis-style spare ribs, pulled pork, hotlinks and more. One of his specialties is chicken legs cooked on a Himalayan salt block.
For more information on the truck, look up Rib’s Rib Shak on Facebook.

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The education research world must urgently get its house in order because few results are replicable and many researchers are not even using the scientific method, a top academic has said.
Professor Barbara Oakley said that many education academics refuse to share their research data and instead ask for their findings to be taken on “trust”.
Professor Oakley is a professor of engineering at Oakland University in America. She launched the world’s most popular Mooc (massive open online course) on the topic of learning how to learn, and has written extensively about the connections between neuroscience and education.
Speaking in London on Friday, Professor Oakley voiced her concerns about the “replicability crisis”, which she said was a “huge problem” affecting physical and social sciences.
“It costs millions to do some of these studies – and then they find that somebody else has tried to repeat it and they don’t get the same results,” she said. “In other words, that first finding in all probability was in error."
The replicability crisis is a "huge problem in hard science", she said, but is even more acute in fields such as psychology, which “has a terrible, terrible problem”.
“[In] social psychology – they found that 30 per cent of all research findings can be replicated. So that tells you that if a social psychologist comes up and tells you ‘here’s what this finding is’, you can be pretty sure they’re wrong.”
But while she commended psychology for facing up to these problems, Professor Oakley accused education of failing to do so.
“I have to give a lot of credit to psychology as a discipline because they’re putting their house in order. They’re publically admitting they have a problem and they’re doing something about it. Education is not.”
She continued: “There is a real challenge. Few results are replicable, many major researchers… do not do research that is founded on the scientific method.
“They won’t make their original data available, even though it must be available if it’s been done by the scientific method. They will be from major research institutions and they’ll say ‘trust me’. So there is truly a problem in education.”
Professor Oakley is not the first person to warn about the replicability crisis in education.
The situation is compounded by the fact that researchers are rewarded for original research, and therefore have little incentive to attempt or publish replication exercises.
Professor Larry Hedges, chair of the department of statistics at Northwestern University in America and winner of the $4 million Yidan Prize for “outstanding accomplishments” in education, is using half of the money he received from the prize to tackle the issue.
He plans to create ways to evaluate whether tests actually do replicate each other and how to design studies to allow replication.


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bodyexcellence got their new logo design by running a design contest:
create an eye catching logo for a company that promotes health&fitness for all
Check out bodyexcellence's Logo design contest…
Does: Fitness,personal training,physical rehabilitation,pilates, health, exercise, training, nutrition, losing weight, changing lifestyle, coaching, training trainers to be=teaching Audience: High Profile Clientele,politics, bankers,Ceo's, + their children but looking to reach further as in others sectors/type of people. Sport people mayority over 40 year old both men and women
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It has to be something cool, even appealing to children I.e. something that will look really groovy on a printed t-shirt, so when you look at it you are incentivated to move, eat well and enjoy life!
Every design category has flexible pricing for all budgets. Logo design starts at $299.
Full copyright with production-ready files for digital and/or print.
It all began with a design brief.
A quick, interactive guide helped them understand their design style and captured exactly what they needed in their logo design.
Designers across the globe delivered design magic.
bodyexcellence collaborated with designers to refine their ideas
When design entries come in, you can rate them so designers know what you’re looking for in your logo design.
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Consultation opens on guidance for prosecuting in cases of assisted dyingBMJ 2009; 339 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.b3909 (Published 22 September 2009) Cite this as: BMJ 2009;339:b3909
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Friends or relatives who help a loved one to commit suicide will not be prosecuted if the would be suicide has a clear and settled intention to die and the helper does not encourage the suicide but assists out of compassionate motives, say guidelines issued this week by the director of public prosecutions for England and Wales.
The policy statement from Keir Starmer comes after a legal victory by Debbie Purdy, who has primary progressive multiple sclerosis. The ruling, from the UK’s highest court, required the director of public prosecution to clarify …


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Affiliation: Research Center of Urban and Regional Development, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta
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Andy Simarmata is a certified urban planner who is also a lecturer and researcher in Universitas Indonesia. His professional and academic works focus in examining the linkage between spatial planning, urban resilience, and sustainable development. Currently, as a PhD candidate at Zentrum für Entwicklungforschung (ZEF) Universität Bonn, he examines how locally embedded adaptation pathway of urban poor has been constructed and institutionalized in their community. He has a deep interest in the discourse of micro-sustainability, especially on how the locally embedded adaptation planning can be a driver to the transformation process of urban sustainability.


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Beautiful Square Persian Bakshaish Rug 49200, Country of Origin: Persia , Circa 1880's.
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By establishing a color palette that is more earthy than volcanic, this breathtaking antique Persian Bakshaish rug can simultaneously invite and comfort the viewer, resulting in a flawlessly combination of tones and design motifs. Small touches of cool colors dominate the exterior borders of this antique rug, with the center most one surrounded by beautiful smaller frames that features warmer colors to better create a sense of contrast and movement. At the very heart of the Persian rug, a bright orange field draws the viewer in, where the dancing petals and vase shapes add a touch of humanity to the earthy scene. The square rug size proportion make this piece ever more desirable and rare.
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I am sitting here reading about Obama coming to Ohio pushing healthcare and my thoughts turned to what do the people in Ohio really want?
Of course, it then came to me, with 10% unemplyment (plus in some areas), those in Ohio want what those in South Carolina want and what those in California want and what pretty much EVERYBODY in this Country wants – a better economy!
Then it occured to me, why have we not seen more of the Bill Clinton response to George Bush when the focus of the election campaign moved away from the recession and slow recovery? Is not everyone wanting a return to a better economy?
I constatnly read that when it comes to what Americans want, that Obama is “tone deaf.” I think they are right.
So with over 10% unemployment in Ohio, and people wanting the economy to improve, Obama instead comes to the state wanting us to support a TRILLION dollar new spending program with NO MONEY to pay for it!
Maybe if “someone” who attends one of these photo ops on healthcare stood up and yelled, “It’s the economy stupid!” that maybe Obama would FINALLY get it!
It’s the economy stupid!
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BJH - volume 3, issue 4, december 2012
A. Janssens MD, PhD, E. Van den Neste MD, PhD, W. Schroyens MD, PhD, M. André MD, PhD, A. Van Hoof MD, PhD, V. De Wilde MD, PhD, G. Verhoef MD, PhD, F. Offner MD, PhD, D. Bron MD, PhD
Tremendous improvements in treatment outcome have been obtained over the past decade but for most of the patients chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) still remains an incurable disease. We eagerly await tools incorporating patient related, disease related and treatment related factors, in order to balance efficacy and toxicity and to personalise treatment in a more rational manner. No treatment is necessary for patients without active and/or advanced disease, regardless of prognostic factors. When treatment is indicated we recommend fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, rituximab (FCR) as front-line strategy for fit patients, bendamustine, rituximab (BR) for patients unfit for FCR and chlorambucil for older patients with a geriatric profile or patients with major comorbidities or a reduced performance status. The choice of treatment for patients with recurrent advanced and/ or active disease depends on the duration of response to the previous treatment and on the type of treatment refractoriness. Reduced intensity conditioning allogeneic stem cell transplantation should be considered for patients with a de novo or an acquired 17p deletion, for patients refractory to F, or F and alemtuzumab, or for patients with an early relapse after chemo-immunotherapy.
We encourage patients to enter clinical trials exploring new agents. Among these new approaches, the signal transduction inhibitors have shown remarkable activity in very advanced disease, independent of genetic aberrations.
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BJH - volume 3, issue 2, june 2012
S. Debussche MD, A. Van Hoof MD, PhD, A. Sonnet MD, PhD, C. Bonnet MD, PhD, A. Janssens MD, PhD, G. Verhoef MD, PhD, D. Dierickx MD, PhD, V. De Wilde MD, PhD, D. Bron MD, PhD, W. Schroyens MD, PhD, E. Van den Neste MD, PhD, F. Offner MD, PhD
Follicular lymphoma is an indolent lymphoma that has occurred more frequently over the last decades. In this article we present an overview of the diagnosis and initial work-up, prognostic scoring system and choice of therapy. For limited stage disease radiotherapy is the treatment of choice, and may have a curative potential. For advanced stages treatment should be initiated upon certain criteria, and is essentially based on immunochemotherapy, rituximab plus chemotherapy. The choice of chemotherapy depends on age, frailty, and specific toxicities of chemotherapy. Maintenance therapy with rituximab after induction has become standard practice. Since virtually all patients relapse eventually, an overview of the treatment in the relapsed setting is given. The treatment is then again based on immunoche-motherapy but there is also a place for radio-immunotherapy, or immunotherapy alone. For young patients, high dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell rescue should be considered. A brief overview on novel agents, and agents that are in the pipeline, is given. We conclude with some recommendations for follow-up.
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Hello, friends! Hannah here to help with your Halloween costume search. It can seem like a daunting task to find your perfect Halloween costume. The struggle is so real.
With 13 days left until Halloween, the Shaped By Style girls are here to share with you our favorite non-store bought costumes from Halloween pasts. Hopefully they will inspire you to dig through your closet and see costume potential in your everyday clothes.
Kristina dresses with such whimsy in her everyday life that it makes sense for her costumes to be filled with just as much fun and imagination. Her take on the Queen of Hearts, from Alice in Wonderland, is such a scream!
It’s simple to recreate for yourself with lots of fanciful red clothes and killer hair & makeup skills.
Get a closer look of Kristina’s costume on her blog, if you dare.
Wearing a bold red lip wasn’t much of a departure from her everyday outfits which made this costume easy to put together.
Track down this costume on The Outfit Repeater.
Skye has an eye for weird & wonderful clothes which is why it makes sense that her costume is the Mad Hatter. (Her and Kristina should trick’or’treat together, eh?)
She completely captured the over-the-top personality of the Hatter and was still true to her personal style.
View this costume in all it’s glory by clicking here.
Deer Lyndsey, your makeup skills never cease to amaze us. Signed, everyone.
You know what makes this beautiful deer look better? The fact that Lyndsey made a step-by-step video tutorial so you can get this same face. Watch the full video on Dressed in Mascara.
What are you going to be for Halloween? We’d love to know what costume you’re scheming. Also, let us know in the comments if there is a future pattern, look, or style you’d like to see covered in the next How We Wore It Post. Have a great week and a Happy Halloween!


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Population health consists of analyzing population-based outcome patterns influenced by where people are born, grow, work, and age (Nash et al., 2021). Population-focused care explores the influence of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) on health-related outcomes as well as patient motivation to engage in care.
Healthcare professionals will understand the differences between population health and medical care/episodes of care and learn problem-solving approaches and tools to incorporate population analytics and informatics for actionable responses to change population health outcomes. The two-day experience will end with a problem-solving team experience to practice utilizing tools to incorporate patient data analysis in actionable responses to change population health outcomes.
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Day 1: Introducing Value-Based Care
Day 2: Integrating Value-Based Care
Any interprofessional healthcare worker responsible for point-of-care encounters (i.e. nurses, social workers, physicians, physician assistants, primary care professionals, etc.) will benefit from this program.


Sunday 26th November 2023
Location: Cleeres Bar and Theatre, 28 Parliament Street, Kilkenny
Carsie Blanton is that rare artist who knows how to combine savvy stagecraft and airtight songs with a revolutionary spirit. Take her latest hit, “Rich People,” which swept TikTok by storm with over 3 million views and, true to its name, laid bare wealth inequality in the process. Songs like “Shit List” and “Dealin’ with the Devil” lampoon neo-Nazis and Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, respectively, and indicate why she has been hailed as an artist who creates “beautiful, militant anthems,” with the ability to make ”revolution desirable to your body, even if your head resists it” (NPR, American Songwriter).
Despite the struggles she readily acknowledges, Blanton retains a sense of hope, which shines through in her songs and performances. “When you spend your time watching the news or social media, people seem cruel and stupid,” she says. “But I think that by a wide margin, people are good, and want to take care of each other.” Her songs “Be Good” and “Lovin’ is Easy” are steeped in that spirit, inviting us to “love everybody alive.”
After keeping her band afloat throughout lockdown with live-streamed ‘Rent Parties’, going viral with a song memorializing John Prine (“Fishin with You), and releasing a critically acclaimed mid-pandemic album (2021’s Love and Rage, “fighting fascism with big hooks and an even bigger heart” – American Songwriter), Blanton chose to bring some nuance to her success, with her recent exposé in The Nation, laying bare the economics of the modern-day music industry.
The galvanizing spirit of her work is backed up by expertise. Blanton and her impeccably dressed “Handsome Band” bring skills betraying their long tenure as live musicians. Accompanied by Joe Plowman on bass, Patrick Firth on keys, and Sean Trischka on drums, their performances are a rich musical gumbo of genres, meandering from Americana and rock to cocktail jazz, Motown, and pop punk. With three-part harmonies thickening their sound, and kazoos leavening it, her dynamic sets range from slapstick jokes to call-and-response protest songs, making Blanton and her band “a festival presenter’s secret weapon, guaranteed to win over the crowd” (Promoter Roger Menell).
Blanton makes no attempt to disguise her far-left political leanings, but at the heart of her music is love, and her songs are capable of tethering us to our shared humanity across socio-political lines. No matter where they begin, every audience leaves her show transformed into friends and comrades, united in laughter, camaraderie, and hope.
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The New Year’s Eve party is just days away!
Keep calm fashionistas, there is still time for you to find the perfect evening glam outfit combination for New Year’s Eve party or dinner.
Get inspired by these glam looks from Chicismo fashion bloggers…
Katerina is wearing ZARA blouse and Bershka skirt.
Farabian is wearing BLANCO dress.
Lepetiteblonde is wearing Motel Rocks dress.
En tu ormario me cole is wearing ZARA blazer and pants.
Stylelover is wearing Stradivarius skirt and ZARA blouse.
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Finland is hosting this year’s Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting and the Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection. Aker Arctic has been invited to join the panel discussion on June 5th.
The Antarctic Treaty was signed in Washington on 1 December 1959 by the twelve countries whose scientists had been active in and around Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957–58. It entered into force in 1961 and has since been acceded to by a total number of 55 nations.
Specially invited experts
The yearly meeting is attended by the representatives of both Consultative and Non-consultative Parties, observers from scientific committees and many other experts who are specially invited to the meeting, representing both intergovernmental organizations and civil society.
This year, Aker Arctic has been invited. With our vast experience in all kinds of demanding ice-going vessels, we are experts in vessels for commercial, support and research use.
Aker Arctic has designed the majority of the world’s icebreakers. Our success stems from our long experience, skilled designers, R&D activities, local ice model testing and our extensive database with ice measurements and data of full-scale vessel performances in ice.
Actively advancing the Polar Code
We have also been active in advancing the IMO Polar Code, adopted in 2014. The Polar Code was the first mandatory legislation for ships addressing potential hazards unique to the Arctic and Antarctic environment. It provided goals and functional requirements related to ship design, construction, equipment, operations, training as well as search and rescue.
“We saw the Polar Code as an important tool to advance the protection of the polar areas and provide safety to the researchers who transit and work in the extremely demanding conditions,” says Managing Director Reko Suojanen.
Antarctic vessels are required to act as cargo-carrying vessels, people carrying vessels and ocean research platforms. Aker Arctic has designed many highly advanced research and logistic vessels, which have successfully been employed in missions to and from Antarctica. Find out more about our latest designs and projects below.
Antarctic logistics vessel for Argentina. Concept and basic design by Aker Arctic. Once ready, the ship will transport supplies and personnel between Ushuaia, the southernmost city on the South American continent, and Argentina’s thirteen Antarctic stations.
L’Astrolabe. The French polar logistics vessel was delivered in 2017 and has been successfully deployed in missions to and from Antarctica since then. Aker Arctic provided the basic design, performed ice model tests and supported the shipyard throughout the construction.
Xue Long 2. The polar research icebreaker for China was delivered in 2019 and tested in full-scale the same year on her maiden trip to Antarctica. Aker Arctic provided the concept and basic design, ice model tests, support during construction as well as the full-scale tests.
The ice trials were conducted by the team of Aker Arctic:
RRS Sir David Attenborough. Ice trials in Antarctica and calibration of the ice load monitoring system onboard the new British research vessel in 2022.
Agulhas II. Ice trials (page 9) onboard the South African icebreaking polar research and supply vessel, which was built in Finland and delivered in 2012.


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Can we stop with the “As a man” preamble apology bullshit every time some arsehole does something stupid? You might as well say “As a follower of Manchester United” or “As an eater of bourbon biscuits”
Sure, it might make you feel good and you might even think it makes you look all “empathic” but really?
It just makes you look like a bit of an arsehole for trying to take responsibility for something you’ve got zero control over. Most reasonable people know that the crap behaviour of one mindless male individual is not representative of the entire gender. Most reasonable people might also suspect your “apology” is little more than an attempt to ingratiate yourself with womankind.
So instead of being offended “as a man” just resolve not to be the arsehole who prompted the faux apology in the first place. Because, frankly, the way you behave “as a man” is way more impressive than any platitude you could offer.
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