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Swift Run by Laura DiSilverio is the third in the Charlie Swift humorous mystery series (available November 27, 2012).
Swift Run is an appropriate title for this third installment in Laura DiSilverio’s Swift series. In this fast-paced novel, Charlotte “Charlie” Swift returns to work after suffering a bullet-in-the-tush to help her hapless partner Gigi Goldman find her husband, Les. Lots of running and hijinks ensue.
Gigi takes center stage in this novel when her husband—ex-husband—disappears. The twist is that Les has already disappeared, jumping the marriage-and-family and heading to Costa Rica with a sexy woman named Heather-Anne Pawlusik. So there Gigi is, trying to learn the ropes of private investigation work, keeping what’s left of her fragile family together, when Heather-Anne waltzes into Swift Investigations to hire her to find Les:
“Now, Gigi, I know you were probably a little pissed at me and Les— ”
A little? I blinked at her. I was horribly hurt and depressed. Les leaving was the worst thing that ever happened to me.
“—but these things happen. It’s nothing to hold a grudge over.” She looked at me like I was being unreasonable. I was about to tell her again to get lost, but she withdrew a roll of cash from her purse, and I heard Charlie’s voice in my ear telling me a paying customer was a paying customer and we didn’t have to like everyone we worked for.
While Gigi may not owe Heather-Anne a Decaffeinated Mocha Hazelnut Supremo, Les is the deadbeat father of her children. So she takes the case, much to her partner’s dismay. Charlie Swift comes out of her convalescence (not entirely disappointed to be back to work) to help Gigi—who really, really needs some assistance.
Gigi manages to track Les down to Aspen, but he takes off again. Say one thing for Les Goldman: the boy can make a run for it.
Unfortunately, Heather-Anne is not quite as quick and winds up dead in a hotel room. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect. Including Gigi, Gigi’s ex-husband, and Gigi’s son Dexter. Then there are all the suspects out in the world: Heather-Anne’s roommate, Heather-Anne’s sugar daddies, Heather-Anne’s ex-husbands…and, of course, all of Heather-Anne’s marks.
Now Gigi and Charlie have to figure out the tangled mess of their final client’s past and find her killer in order to clear struggling Swift Investigations of any possible suspicion.
DiSilverio has switched the point of view in this third Swift novel—normally the reader is up close and first-personal with Charlie Swift, the former Air Force investigator. This time it’s Gigi’s stream-of-consciousness, sometimes dizzying thought process we follow. Gigi’s reasoning is fast and furious…and even though the reader can follow every step of her brain some of her insights are amazingly, surprisingly, and delightfully unexpected.
A young woman with her dark hair in an up-do, wearing a wedding dress so tight I could practically read the label on her undies, had her arm tucked into Wilfred Cheney’s arm. There wasn’t so much gray in his beard, and he wasn’t in a wheelchair, but it was the same man. I leaned closer and studied the bride, who was younger and plumper than Heather-Anne, and brunette to boot.
“Do you think that’s Heather-Anne?” Charlie asked, eyeing the photo doubtfully.
The bride’s hand rested on the groom’s arm, and I could make out a flawless French manicure, even in the black-and-white photo. “It’s her,” I said, pointing to the manicure.
Together, Gigi and Charlie work to hunt down the person who murdered Heather-Anne. Between various Goldman family arrests, interviews that result in potential gas-station explosions, confrontations with half-naked men, and all the way around Aspen, Colorado, to Cheyenne, Wyoming, and back down to Colorado Springs they track down the pieces of the puzzle. The story starts twisty and fast…and doesn’t even think of slowing down until the last page.
Jenny Maloney is a reader and writer in Colorado. Her short stories have appeared or are forthcoming in 42 Magazine, Shimmer, Skive, and others. She blogs about writing at Notes from Under Ground. If you like to talk books, reading, publishing, movies, or writing feel free to follow her on Twitter: @JennyEMaloney.


Birmingham libraries to start re-opening
Libraries across Birmingham will start to re-open this month for an order and collect service.
Opening dates will vary depending on local conditions, with the Library of Birmingham opening on Wednesday 5 August.
People will need to place an order online or by calling a library offering the service.
Once the order is confirmed customers will be given a slot to collect their books. Protective measures will be in place to ensure the safety of staff and public and we would remind residents of new government rules on wearing face-coverings.
The Library of Birmingham telephone enquiry line 0121 242 4242 will be open Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm and email enquiries (email@example.com) will be checked regularly with most answered within 24 hours. While library staff on phones will be there to deal with questions related to the order and collect service they will be very happy to respond to all other library-related enquiries.
Cllr Jayne Francis, cabinet member for education, skills and culture, said: “It is wonderful to have our libraries opening up, even though it will be a reduced service initially. I’d like to thank staff for their hard work in making this possible and would reassure our library-users of the safety measures in place to protect everyone. We’ll be announcing the next stage of re-opening as soon as we can but in the meantime, happy reading.”


text: Here are some impressions of our public golf day on Sunday. Despite the heat almost doing me in, on hindsight it all looks like a lot of fun. Maybe because today I have a relaxing day off. Starting out in the garden, as per usual. Harvesting my peas, watering and so on. Spending the hot part of the day inside with the shutters closed to keep the heat out. This is bliss..

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The memories of Gautamiputra Satakarni still lingers on and Krish is getting ready to make another biopic. The director is making a film on the Queen of Jhansi, Rani Lakshmi Bai. For the titular role he has chosen Bollywood's best bet Kanagana Ranaut.
The film will be known as Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi. Krish has announced that the film will be launched this evening (May 4) at Kashi Ghat in Varanasi. The entire unit will witness the Ganga Aarthi.
Manikarnika will be made in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil languages. Penned by Vijayendra Prasad and Prasoon Joshi, it will be produced by Kamal Jain. Music will be given by Shankar Ehsaan Loy.

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Pace Inc.'s MBT 250 is a microprocessor controlled assembly and repair system for surface mount and throughhole applications which can proportionally power up to three handpieces simultaneously with total power of 120 watts. An easytouse key array allows quick entry of idle tip temperature, tip temperature offset and temperature range for each channel into a nonvolatile memory. Set values and true operating temperatures for the channel are displayed on an LED readout, and any recalibration is quickly and easily performed.
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HSTDV is an unmanned aircraft scramjet demonstration aircraft for achieving hypersonic flight which will fly at Mach 6.5 or more. Defence Research and Development Organisation ( DRDO ) of India is running this mission and project.
Boeing and Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) has launched a facility at China that will turn waste cooking oil, (gutter oil) into aviation biofuel. This will be a great advancement towards finding the alternate to ATF.
Airbus has launched a new VIP cabin for A330 aircraft . It offers faster & affordable way to the capacity, luxury, & comfort of a widebody.
The Official aircraft of Prime Minister or President of India..!! It has got everything on board...Check out the features..!!
The MRJ aircraft of Mitsubishi will be flying by 2018. Its a regional jet which will compete against CRJ and ERJ. There will be two variant of MRJ i.e. MRJ70 and MRJ90.
AeroMobil is the flying car which could fly using present infrastructure,take fuel from any regular station and you can park at your existing parking slot of car.
ETHIAD AIRWAYS : Ethiad means “Union” is Abu Dhabi based Airline and was founded in 2003 . It is expanding at a very good pace. Ethiad Airways recorded a massive turn over of $ 6.1 Billion. It has […]
Indigo : India’s largest domestic airline, IndiGo, has placed the single largest order . This is the biggest ever for narrow body aircraft by signing an agreement with Airbus for 250 A-320neo (new engine option) aircraft. The list price for […]
EBOLA SCARE ACROSS THE WORLD. TIPS FOR AVOIDING THE EBOLA : EBOLA is continuously spreading all over the world. Everyday people are dying because of EBOLA. There is a big panic on International level as till date there […]
NSOP : NSOP stands for Non Scheduled Operator Permit . The Indian Aviation regulator DGCA-Director General of Civil Aviation has issued a public notice to all NSOP holders. As per DGCA finding most of the existing NSOP holders do […]


This ambitious project will enable Indian Space Research Organisation to send more humans to space when executed, reports Tehelka Bureau.
India, according to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Sivan, is planning to launch its own space station. This ambitious project will enable the agency to send more humans to space when executed. The country, as per the ISRO chief, will not join the International Space Station (ISS). After Chandrayaan Mission 2, also known as Moon Mission 2, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch another mission to the Sun by launching Aditya-L1 in the first half of 2020, Sivan said.
Another interplanetary mission to Venus will be launched in the next 2-3 years, Sivan, who is also the Secretary, Department of Space, said. Elucidating on the space station project, Sivan said the mission will also be an extension of the Gaganyaan project. “We have to sustain the Gaganyaan programme. So, subsequently, as a long-term plan, we are planning to have the space station in India. We are going to join the international community in manned missions to moon, asteroids. We have a clear plan for the space programme,” Sivan said.
“We are planning to have a separate space station. We will not be a part of … (ISS). Our space station is going to be very small. We will be launching a small module and that will be used for carrying out microgravity experiments,” said Sivan. The weight of the space station is likely to be 20 tonnes.
By planning a space station, the ISRO is “not thinking of space tourism”, he said, adding that the proposal will be sent to the government for approval after the first Gaganyaan mission by 2022 and it is looking at 5-7 years time frame for execution of the programme. He did not elaborate the cost of the proposed Indian space station.
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A space station is a spacecraft capable of supporting crew members, designed to remain in space for an extended period of time and for other spacecraft to dock. Currently, there is only one fully functional space station in the Earth’s lower orbit, the International Space Station and astronauts conduct different experiments in it.
The first component of the ISS was launched into orbit in 1998, and first long-term residents arrived in November 2000. The International Space Station is a partnership between European countries represented by European Space Agency, the United States (NASA), Japan (JAXA), Canada (CSA) and Russia (Roscosmos). It is the world’s largest international cooperative programme in science and technology.
China also plans to build a space station of its own. On the Gaganyaan project, Sivan said the government has formed a National Advisory Council comprising top Indian honchos of players from the space industry, former ISRO chairman K Kasturirangan, Department of Science and Technology Secretary Ashutosh Sharma, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister K VijayRaghvan, Defence Research Development Organisation Chairman G Sateesh Reddy.
Elaborating on Aditya L1 mission, Sivan said the mission will study the corona of the Sun, which is the outermost part of its atmosphere. “It is 1.5 million kilometres from the Earth. It will always look at the Sun and give analysis of corona because it has a major impact on climate change,” he said.
On the ISRO’s mission to Venus, he said the planet is a “burning body with very high temperature”. “Most missions have failed. We want to succeed and study atmospheric composition of the planet,” he said, planning that they have set a target of 2-3 years to launch the mission. France is also collaborating with India on its mission to Venus.
In April, India had scripted history by successfully launching EMISAT, a military satellite, and 28 foreign nano satellites on-board its polar rocket from Sriharikota, in a complex mission which marked many a first for ISRO. The rocket, PSLV-C45, in its 47th mission, injected the 436 kg EMISAT, aimed at electromagnetic measurement, and 28 co-passenger satellites belonging to Lithuania, Spain, Switzerland and the United States, into their designated orbits, ISRO said.
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The rocket lifted off majestically in clear skies bursting orange flames at 9.27 am on April 1 from the second launch pad at this spaceport at the end of the 27-hour countdown. The mission marked several firsts to the credit of ISRO as it manoeuvred satellites in various orbits and orbital experiments including on maritime satellite applications.
EMISAT is meant for electromagnetic measurement, ISRO said while declining to reveal any further information about the satellite.
“First time a PSLV was flown in a new configuration of four strap on motors… first time a PSLV is carrying out three orbital missions in a single flight, the first time PS4 (fourth stage) is powered for carrying out experimental platforms and of course a new PSLV team did this function,” Sivan had said at the time.
“Enormous amount of work is behind this excellent success… the work is really contributed by each and every one of the ISRO team members. Let me complement and congratulate ISRO team members as well as their family members for making this particular mission a grand success.”
Noting that the industry played a major role in the PSLV-C45 mission, he said, nearly 95 per cent of the hardware for this mission was fabricated outside ISRO, that is industry. “Nearly 60-70 per cent of the satellite components were fabricated outside ISRO. In fact the payload for this particular satellite is fabricated in one of the electronic industries in Bengaluru,” he said and thanked the industries for providing help.
On the future missions lined up for ISRO, he had said after completing all these wonderful missions, ISRO was scheduled to launch 30 missions by the year end. “There is a lot of work for my team. Immediately, by mid May we are going to have PSLV C46 that is going to launch RISAT 2B, followed by PSLV C47 which is going to launch CARTOSAT-3 satellite, then we are going to have Chandrayaan II and so on,” he reportedly said.
PSLV, also used in India’s two key missions — “Chandrayan” in 2008 and Mars Orbiter in 2013, is a reliable and versatile launch vehicle for ISRO with 39 consecutive successful flights till June, 2017 and five-in-a row from January 2018.
In April 1 mission, ISRO scientists had placed the satellites and payloads in three different orbits. After injecting the primary satellite EMISAT around 17 minutes from lift off in a 748 km orbit, they restarted the fourth stage twice. During this initiative, all the other 28 customer satellites, totally weighing about 220 kg, were released one-by-one by lowering the fourth stage to around 504 km orbit. “This process took about 160 minutes for ISRO from lift off at 9.27 am,” an official said.
Again, the fourth stage was reignited and further lowered to 485 km orbit to serve as an orbital platform for carrying out space borne experimentations for the first time in ISRO’s history. This was the first time it has been envisaged to provide a micro-gravity environment for research organisations and academic institutes to perform experiments, ISRO said.
The experiment payloads are automatic identification system from ISRO for Maritime satellite applications capturing messages transmitted from ships. The other 28 international satellites — 25 3U type, two 6U type and one 2U type nano satellites — are from Lithuania (two), Spain (1), Switzerland (1) and the United States (24). All these satellites were launched under commercial arrangements, ISRO had said.!
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UPDATE: A cloud of suspicion hangs over a former Santa Barbara gymnastics coach accused of lewd behavior with as many as 60 children. Now, the case may be expanding to Santa Barbara.
Police in Medford, Oregon say Jeffrey Bettman secretly videotaped young girls while they undressed. The youngest alleged victims are just seven years old.
54-year-old Bettman has spent decades working with young children. After leaving the Santa Barbara area, he moved to Southern Oregon, where’s he’s spent the last several year’s coaching gymnastics.
Detectives recently began investigating Bettman after they say he had been downloading child pornography. But when they searched his home computer, they claim they found something even more disturbing.
Detectives in Oregon say Bettman had been secretly video taping young girls between the ages of 7 to 15, during professional photo shoots, as the girls changed in a makeshift dressing room. The videos date back to as early as 2003.
Meanwhile, another of Bettman’s former employers, The Southern Oregon Gymnastics Academy, released this statement on its Facebook page, after owners learned of his arrest: “Jeff Bettman was fired from SOGA on April 23, 2008 for reasons that were never disclosed… We cannot speak about the charges against Mr. Bettman and how they pertain to SOGA at this time, per the request of the lead detective.”
Detectives in Oregon are now asking any parents who had professional photo shoots with Bettman over the years to come forward. It’s unknown whether local authorities have been notified about the case. We want to clarify, the Spirals Gymnastics organization is no longer run by U.C.S.B. and officials who now run the non-profit say they have no affiliation with Bettman.
A former Santa Barbara gymnastics coach is facing charges of encouraging child sex abuse and invasion of privacy. KEY News has learned that 54-year-old Jeffrey Bettman was arrested on November 2nd in Medford, Oregon.
The longtime gymnastics coach and sports photographer is under arrest, suspected of secretly photographing students while they were changing clothes during private photo sessions. Police say it may have occurred during a nine-year period at several gymnastics facilities across Southern Oregon.
The Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force is investigating the case, and said the incidents began as early as 2003, and may involve as many as 60 children, between the ages of 7 to 15. The Task Force said it also found child pornography on Bettman’s computer.
KEY News has talked with several sources who say Bettman was the coach of the Spirals Gymnastic Team which trained at UCSB. We’re told Bettman worked for U.C.S.B. with the Spirals Gymnastics School and Competition Teams from the early 1980’s until as recently as 2003. The program is no longer run by U.C.S.B.
There’s no word on whether local law enforcement agencies have been contacted by authorities in Oregon about the case.


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Left 4 Dead 2 Tool Updates
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This is a reference of what is new in the L4D 2 Authoring Tools for those transitioning from L4D 1 editing. While helping Valve beta test the L4D 2 Authoring Tools I created this list to help me and had a hunch Valve wouldn't be very verbose about the changes once the tools went public. It is by no means a complete list, as there are many more things I need to add that I haven't gotten around to yet, but it is many times more useful than the details provided by Valve even in it's current form. Check back periodically for more updates.
New to Hammer
- Multiple cordon creation is now possible for more precise control of cordoned regions.
- Cordons can now be added to VisGroups and toggled on/off like any other group.
- Added VMF Instancing which allows referencing external .VMF content into your map whose changes is automatically reflected in your main map upon reload. (accomplished using func_instance entity)
- Added new Heat Map tool which can be found under the Tools menu.
New in relation to L4D 2 mapping
- Added automatic A.I. Director controled weapon/item/upgrade spawn entities: "weapon_spawn", "weapon_item_spawn", and "upgrade_spawn"
- Updated info_gamemode entity to include the new game modes.
- Added info_director_query which allows scripting custom events based on how 'angry' the director is (how well/bad the survivors are doing).
- Added L4D 2 Add-on Support tool, which makes all the L4D 1 assets (models/textures) available in both Hammer, and in-game for players/developers running old addons in L4D 2.
New to the Half-Life Model Viewer
- Added Co-LocatedVerts to render mode options.
- Added ability to view model specific origin points as well as adjust the visual length. (Useful for distanced animated models like planes and intro cameras).
- Added additional options for viewing specific individual HitBoxes.
- Added ability to load/save custom HitBox data to Bones tab. (Uses .HBX extention)
- Added drop down to Render tab that lists all additional models being referenced by the QC file.
- Added mouse-look/walking/head movement animation blend sliders to Sequence tab to easily compare blended unique animations with common gameplay movements.
- Added drop down to Model tab that lists all materials the models QC file is referencing.
New to L4D 2 Tools Mode
- Many tweaks to the Particle Editor making it more streamlined/stable.
- Particle selection list is no longer a long text list, but an actively rendered thumbnail preview gallery.
- If you find missing models/textures when you load your old map in the new tools, make sure you have the L4D 2 Add-on Support Tools fully loaded. Bug: If your L4D 1 assets are still missing, report the model/texture names to Valve in the Steam forums and they will be added to the L4D 2 Add-on Support tool.
- Recent changes to the lighting engine in L4D 2 now forces materials applied to brushes to comform to the correct shader. VertexLitGeneric textures will appear full white when applied incorrectly to brushes.

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GRADUATION TEA – OUR LAST AFTERNOON TEA BEFORE SUMMER
Thursday, June 4th
11:00am – 3:30pm
(special 2:30pm last booking)
Reservations required by June 2nd
Before the kids are out, and your days are no longer your own, take some time to enjoy the beauty of summer, while enjoying freshly-baked scones with jam and clotted cream, tea sandwiches, and homemade cakes and pastries in the stately setting of our beautiful historic house.
Carolyn’s Absolutely Fabulous Events once again brings a proper British Tea Room to the DCA, an experience The 2013 Insider’s Guide to New Canaan, Darien and Rowayton describes as “Another Step Closer to Downton Abbey.”
Reservations are required by Tuesday, June 2nd and may be made through the link below, or by contacting the DCA at firstname.lastname@example.org or 203-655-9050.
I grew up with good old fashioned ounces and to be honest cannot get my head around grams, they will forever be a mystery to me. Having spent 15 years in America I can see the attraction of cups. Certain recipes just work in their original system of measurement, I would not dream of making scones in anything but cups, the beauty being that being a recipe based totally on cups it works with any cup. A basic cake on the other hand should be made with imperial measures. The Victoria sandwich is based on the measurement of an egg, which just happens to be around 2 ounces, and for every egg you add the same amount of butter, sugar and self raising flour. Any self respecting eight year old can remember that recipe! As grams and ounces are both weight measurements they can be interchanged, up to a point. Cups are a volume measurement and are less consistent. My advice to any bakers would be to invest in a set of scales which converts from ounces to grams and have a set of cups handy as well. I will star* the original measurements but try and give conversions where possible. Remember only use one set of measurements for each recipe. For further info click here

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Barcelona, with its vibrant culture and stunning architecture, is a breathtaking city. But just a short distance away, you’ll find some of the most luxurious beach resorts that cater to those in search of tranquility and indulgence. These resorts, nestled in charming beach towns like Sitges and Castelldefels, offer unparalleled luxury and serene surroundings. This makes me wonder: What are the most luxurious resorts in beach towns near Barcelona?
So, what are the most luxurious resorts in beach towns near Barcelona? They are found in the beautiful towns of Sitges, Castelldefels, Calella, Pineda De Mar, and Vilanova I La Geltrú. These beachfront havens provide an indulgent getaway where you can unwind and rejuvenate. Each resort offers exquisite accommodations and an ambiance of tranquility that will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.
Let’s delve into the opulence and splendor of these resorts. I’ll help you discover what makes each resort uniquely luxurious, from their stunning architecture to their top-notch facilities and services. You’ll also get a glimpse of the charming towns they’re situated in, and I’ll share some of the activities you can enjoy while staying there.
So, if you’re ready for a taste of the high life near Barcelona, keep reading. I promise, it will be a journey of luxury you won’t forget!
- Sitges and Castelldefels are beach towns near Barcelona that offer luxurious resorts with top-notch facilities and services.
- Calella is a charming beach town on the Costa del Maresme, known for its long stretches of golden sand and crystal-clear waters, and it has luxurious resorts with beachfront accommodations.
- Pineda De Mar, located along the picturesque Costa Brava, offers exquisite resorts with glamorous infinity pools and beachside villas, making it a perfect destination for a truly indulgent getaway.
- Vilanova I La Geltrú is a serene beach town near Barcelona that offers luxurious resorts with exquisite accommodations, top-notch facilities, and activities such as beach walks and water sports.
Sitges: A Luxurious Coastal Retreat
You’ll love indulging in the luxurious coastal retreat of Sitges. Situated just 35 kilometers southwest of Barcelona, this charming town offers a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement. With its pristine beaches, vibrant nightlife, and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea, Sitges is the ideal destination for those seeking a luxurious getaway.
When it comes to luxury amenities, Sitges has it all. The town is home to numerous high-end resorts and hotels that offer top-notch facilities and services. From lavish spas and infinity pools to gourmet restaurants and private beach access, you’ll find everything you need to pamper yourself in style.
But Sitges isn’t just about indulging in luxury amenities. The town also boasts a wide range of coastal activities to keep you entertained. Whether you’re into water sports like sailing and paddleboarding or prefer to relax on the beach and soak up the sun, there’s something for everyone here. You can also explore the charming streets of Sitges, dotted with boutique shops, art galleries, and historic landmarks.
With its luxurious offerings and stunning coastal beauty, Sitges is the perfect destination for those who crave freedom and want to experience the best of both worlds. So why wait? Start planning your dream getaway to Sitges and indulge in the ultimate coastal retreat.
My Private Thoughts And Experiences About Luxurious Resorts and Beach Towns Barcelona
The luxurious beach resorts near Barcelona remind me of my youthful days when I lived in San Diego, from where I began my exploration of small beach towns in California, Oregon, and down to Ensenada and Rosarito in Mexico. Since then, my fascination with quaint beach towns has only grown, having journeyed through over 50 of them around the world.
The elegance of the resorts in towns like Sitges and Castelldefels resonates with my love for beach getaways, evoking a sense of warmth similar to the climate in Barcelona.
Given the opportunity, I’d undoubtedly visit the coastal retreat of Sitges for its tranquil environment and sophisticated resorts. I’d love to explore the local culture, perhaps through a cooking class, and take a sailing trip to fully appreciate its beauty from the sea.
I’d also visit Pineda De Mar to experience its unparalleled luxury, perhaps indulging in a spa treatment or a private beachfront dinner.
Lastly, I’d venture to Calella, not only for its exquisite charm but also to participate in water sports which has always been a personal passion of mine.
Castelldefels: Beachfront Elegance and Serenity
Experience the beachfront elegance and serenity of Castelldefels. Nestled along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, this charming beach town boasts a tranquil atmosphere that will transport you to a state of complete relaxation. As you bask in the warm rays of the sun and listen to the gentle lapping of the waves, you’ll feel a sense of peace and serenity wash over you.
- Beachfront Tranquility: Castelldefels is renowned for its pristine beaches, stretching for miles along the coast. Sink your toes into the soft golden sand and let the worries of the world melt away. With its calm waters and spacious shores, this is the perfect place to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
- Mediterranean Charm: The town itself is a picturesque blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. Wander through the narrow streets lined with whitewashed buildings adorned with colorful flowers. Stop at a local café to indulge in a cup of rich Spanish coffee or sample the delicious tapas that the region is famous for. The laid-back vibe and friendly locals will make you feel right at home.
- Luxurious Resorts: Castelldefels offers a range of luxurious resorts that cater to your every need. From stunning beachfront properties with panoramic ocean views to boutique hotels nestled in lush gardens, you’ll find the perfect accommodation to suit your taste. Relax by the pool, pamper yourself with spa treatments, or savor exquisite cuisine at the on-site restaurants. Whatever your heart desires, you’ll find it in Castelldefels.
Escape to Castelldefels and immerse yourself in its beachfront tranquility and Mediterranean charm. Let the worries of the world fade away as you indulge in the luxurious resorts and soak up the sun on its pristine beaches. This is the freedom and serenity you’ve been craving.
Calella: Exquisite Resorts for a Relaxing Getaway
Looking for a relaxing getaway in Calella? This charming beach town on the Costa del Maresme is the perfect destination for those seeking exquisite beaches and a tranquil atmosphere. Calella is known for its long stretches of golden sand, crystal-clear waters, and picturesque coastal landscapes. Whether you’re looking to sunbathe, take a refreshing dip in the sea, or simply enjoy the stunning views, Calella has it all.
To help you plan your perfect escape, here are some of the most exquisite resorts in Calella:
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|Hotel Bernat II||Near the beach|
These resorts offer luxurious accommodations, top-notch amenities, and impeccable service to ensure a truly memorable stay. Whether you prefer a beachfront location or a resort near the beach, you’ll find the perfect option to suit your preferences.
The best time to visit Calella is during the summer months of June to September when the weather is warm and sunny, perfect for enjoying the beautiful beaches. However, if you prefer a quieter atmosphere, consider visiting in the spring or fall when the crowds have thinned out, but the weather is still pleasant.
Pineda De Mar: Unparalleled Luxury in a Charming Setting
And if you’re craving unparalleled luxury in a charming setting, Pineda De Mar is the perfect beach town near Barcelona for you. Nestled along the picturesque Costa Brava, this hidden gem offers a unique blend of tranquility and opulence that will leave you breathless. With its charming coastal hideaways and unforgettable beachfront experiences, Pineda De Mar is a haven for those seeking a truly indulgent getaway.
Here are three reasons why Pineda De Mar stands out as a luxurious destination:
- Exquisite Resorts: Pineda De Mar boasts a selection of world-class resorts that cater to the discerning traveler. From elegant suites overlooking the shimmering Mediterranean Sea to private villas nestled within lush gardens, these accommodations offer the utmost in comfort and sophistication. Indulge in pampering spa treatments, savor gourmet cuisine prepared by renowned chefs, and relax by lavish infinity pools that seem to merge seamlessly with the azure horizon.
- Pristine Beaches: Pineda De Mar is blessed with pristine beaches that beckon sun seekers and water enthusiasts alike. Sink your toes into the soft golden sand as you bask in the warm Mediterranean sun. Take a refreshing dip in crystal-clear waters or try your hand at thrilling water sports such as jet skiing and paddleboarding. With its idyllic coastal scenery, Pineda De Mar provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable beachfront experience.
- Charming Atmosphere: Pineda De Mar exudes a unique charm that sets it apart from other beach towns. Stroll along its charming streets lined with colorful buildings and quaint shops. Discover hidden corners and picturesque squares that invite you to linger and soak in the relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re exploring the town’s rich history or enjoying a leisurely meal at a local cafe, Pineda De Mar offers a sense of freedom and serenity that’s truly unparalleled.
In Pineda De Mar, you’ll find a haven of luxury and charm that promises an unforgettable escape. So why wait? Embark on a journey to this enchanting beach town and immerse yourself in unparalleled luxury and beauty.
Vilanova I La Geltrú: Indulge in Opulence by the Sea
If you’re yearning for a taste of opulence by the sea, Vilanova I La Geltrú is where you can indulge yourself. This picturesque beach town, located just a short distance from Barcelona, offers beachfront splendor and lavish seaside accommodations that will leave you feeling pampered and rejuvenated.
Imagine waking up in a luxurious suite overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. The sound of gentle waves crashing against the shore lulls you into a state of relaxation as you step out onto your private balcony. The sun kisses your skin as you breathe in the fresh sea air, completely immersed in the beauty that surrounds you.
Vilanova I La Geltrú boasts a wide range of luxury resorts that cater to every desire. From elegant boutique hotels to sprawling beachfront estates, there’s an accommodation option to suit every taste. Indulge in opulent amenities such as infinity pools, private beach access, and world-class spa facilities. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage or sip on a refreshing cocktail by the poolside, taking in the breathtaking views of the azure sea.
When it comes to dining, Vilanova I La Geltrú offers a gastronomic experience like no other. Sample exquisite seafood dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients or savor the flavors of traditional Catalan cuisine. Whether you choose to dine on a sun-soaked terrace overlooking the sea or in an elegant restaurant with panoramic views, each meal will be a celebration of decadence and indulgence.
Escape to Vilanova I La Geltrú and immerse yourself in the lap of luxury. Experience the ultimate beachfront splendor and indulge in lavish seaside accommodations that will leave you feeling pampered and rejuvenated. This is a destination where you can truly unwind, relax, and embrace the freedom of pure indulgence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are There Any Budget-Friendly Resorts in These Beach Towns Near Barcelona?
Looking for budget-friendly accommodation options in beach towns near Barcelona? You’re in luck! There are plenty of resorts that won’t break the bank. Plus, there are alternative activities for budget travelers to enjoy.
Can I Find All-Inclusive Packages at the Luxurious Resorts in These Beach Towns?
Yes, you can find all-inclusive packages at the luxurious resorts in these beach towns. They offer exclusive amenities and services, giving you the freedom to relax and enjoy your stay to the fullest.
Are These Beach Towns Near Barcelona Family-Friendly?
The beach towns near Barcelona offer a range of family-friendly activities and attractions. Discover the best kid-friendly attractions and learn how to plan a memorable family vacation in these beautiful coastal destinations.
What Are Some Popular Activities and Attractions Near These Luxurious Resorts?
There’s no shortage of excitement near these luxurious resorts! Dive into thrilling water sports and beach activities, or immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the nearby beach towns. Get ready for endless freedom and adventure!
Are There Any Spa Facilities or Wellness Programs Offered at the Resorts in These Beach Towns Near Barcelona?
Looking for a luxurious getaway near Barcelona? You’ll be delighted to know that the beach towns offer spa treatments and wellness retreats. Indulge in soothing massages and rejuvenating programs while enjoying the beautiful coastal scenery.

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After a bruising month where it had to admit a series of missteps with its quad-core microprocessor strategy, Advanced Micro Devices got a boost Jan. 3 from Hewlett-Packard. On Thursday, HP announced that it would begin selling a consumer desktop – the Pavilion Media Center m8330f – that will use AMD's new quad-core Phenom processor. The new desktop is one of several new PCs that the Palo Alto, Calif., company plans to display at the 2008 International CES, which kicks off Jan. 7. While AMD still has a number of issues to work through in 2008, including delivering its chips to its partners on time, the announcement does give the chip maker access to customers through one of the globe's top-tier PC vendors. Although HP is offering AMD's quad-core chip in one of its new desktops, the rest of its desktops and notebooks and that will be on display at the 2008 CES will use a combination of dual-core and quad-core Intel processors.
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By Daniel Clowes. Published by Pantheon.
Hardcover, 106 pages, Colour, 2023.
This long-awaited new graphic novel from Daniel Clowes ( Ghost World and Patience ) is a genre-bending thriller from one of the most assured storytellers of all time.
Monica is a series of interconnected narratives that collectively tell the life story — actually, stories — of its title character. Clowes calls upon a lifetime of inspiration to create the most complex and per - sonal graphic novel of his distinguished career. Rich with visual detail, an impeccable ear for language and dialogue, and thrilling twists, Monica is a multilayered masterpiece in comics form that alludes to many of the genres that have defined the medium — war, romance, horror, crime, the supernatural, etc. — but in a mysterious, uncategorizable, and quintessentially Clowesian way that rewards multiple readings.
Five years in the making, Monica marks the apex of creativity from one of the defining voices of the graphic novel boom over the past quarter-century. A new book from Clowes is always a huge event in comics and literary circles; Monica will be the biggest literary event of 2023.
"Chilly and remote his sympathies might be, they are nevertheless deep and affecting. It is precisely Clowes's lower-frequency sensitivities toward the suffering of his characters that power what many consider his greatest works — Ghost World, for one — and elevate his latest graphic novel, Monica, to the status of a masterpiece." — Junot Diaz - New York Times Book Review
"Clowes has long been considered one of the finest cartoonists of his generation, grouped with the likes of Chris Ware and Adrian Tomine, but in Monica, he reaches a new artistic peak. Each chapter has its own distinct feel and calls back to genres that were popular when Clowes started reading comics but have all but disappeared today, like war, romance, and horror. The shifts suit the story but also allow the cartoonist to show off his love for the art form. Each section has a beautifully rendered drawing—whether it be a soldier lighting a cigarette or Monica wiping the steam from a bathroom mirror—that can be held up among the best of his career." — Vanity Fair
"Clowes's formal ingenuity, meticulous attention to psychological and visual detail, and masterful sense of narrative and tone combine to create an emotionally resonant and unforgettable opus, reaffirming his place among the greatest storytellers of our time." — Library Journal, starred review
"Clowes' latest graphic novel weaves nine interrelated stories into a tale of curiosity, corruption, and humanity's addiction to significance. ...A timeless nugget of polished pulp." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"In classic fashion, Clowes offers another devastating, surreal examination of human nature... A hauntingly precise and compellingly strange study of the human struggle to reconcile a decentered past with a path forward." — Booklist, starred review

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Tofu is one of my favorite ingredients to work with! I heard so many people complaining that tofu tastes like nothing or has a texture of a rubber haha 🙂 well… it can be true at times, depending on the brand you buy and how you make it. Tofu is one of the most versatile foods and can absorb any flavor you give it, you just need to know how to handle it right. It is also a very healthy addition to your family’s meal repertoire.
A very well known trick is to dry it after you cut it. This way it can absorb the flavors better.
Basically cut it into strips, squares or rectangles, lay it on a paper towel, put another paper towel on top and press gently.
While it drains you’ll need to make your favorite marinade. Mine is garlic, ginger, soy sauce and maple syrup. Now that the tofu is dry, marinade it for a couple of hours then it’s ready to be cooked / baked.
But this is not what I wanted to share with you today! Today is all about the Shakshuka!
Shakshuka is a dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and garlic, commonly spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg.
Although the dish has existed in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions, its more recent egg and vegetable-based form originated in the Maghreb region of North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia).
Here we will replace the eggs with tofu and will add more greens and veggies for an Israeli twist.
What you will need is:
- A block of medium firm, organic, non GMO tofu
- Small red onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- One large tomato or 8 cherry tomatoes
- Red pepper
- Spices of your choice: turmeric. cumin, chilly pepper, cayenne pepper, black pepper, Kala namak salt for egg like taste.
- Olive oil
- To a large skillet, add a little olive oil and saute the finely chopped onions with a pinch of salt for about 3 minutes
- Add the red peppers and saute for 3 -4 minutes
- Add the tomatoes and saute for 5 minutes
- Add the minced garlic
- Now take the dry block of tofu and crumble it into the skillet, add some more oil if needed
- Saute for 5 more minutes
- Add the spinach and keep gently mixing until reduced in volume
- Add your favorite spices (I like turmeric, cumin and Kala Namakk
- Mix well for one more minute
- Serve hot with a piece of toast on the side

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Sam Anthamatten has led a whole bunch of adventures as knowledgeable information — now the highlight is on him as he makes an attempt to traverse the Swiss Alps on skis and by parachute.
Sam Anthamatten is a professional mountain skier who’s no stranger to the 6,000m peaks within the Swiss Alps. He’s from Zermatt and has spent the higher a part of his life on high of the peaks of that area. He’s a biker, a climber, a mountaineer, a paraglider and, in fact, an enormous mountain skier.
Anthamatten lengthy dreamed of snowboarding an infamously gnarly mountain close to his dwelling known as Obergabelhorn. However, when he went there the primary time, for the filming of La Liste, Anthamatten was unable to free ski Obergabelhorn with fellow skier, and pal Jérémie Heitz. As an alternative, he provided help by being a part of the movie workforce.
“I feel on the finish, my function was all the time the supporting function in each chapter of these characters,” mentioned Anthamatten.
It was arduous for Anthamatten to observe his dream unfold for another person, from behind a digital camera. But it surely didn’t deter him. He was impressed to create his personal greater, extra intense undertaking, fusing snowboarding and paragliding right into a single journey.
On this quick movie, you’ll see Anthamatten as he goes again to do it his means, trying to paraglide from Zermatt to Obergabelhorn’s north face, mountaineering as much as the highest, snowboarding down, after which returning dwelling. It’s a wild journey, however for Sam Anthamatten, it’s all in a day’s work.

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WORCESTER – After a yearlong investigation, the state on Friday revealed it had invalidated the 2017 MCAS scores of students at Chandler Elementary Community School based on "serious violations" it alleged occurred at the school during last year’s testing.
According to a letter Jeffrey Riley, the state’s education commissioner, sent to Worcester Superintendent Maureen Binienda on Wednesday, those violations were related to the administration of the test and security protocols that were supposed to be followed.
The state’s suspicions about the 2017 scores were also raised when this year’s results, which were released Thursday, showed the percentage of test-takers at Chandler meeting or exceeding expectations on the assessment were down an average of 20 points from last year.
Around this time a year ago, the state education department suppressed those 2017 scores after finding anomalies in the results. A scatterplot including the scores that were briefly on the state’s website, however, showed Chandler’s students did significantly better on the MCAS – a revamped, harder version of which had just debuted around the state that year – than most other students in the district.
Wednesday’s letter shows the state specifically had questions about the number of students earning meeting or exceeding expectations scores on the test; the school’s student growth percentiles; students’ average scaled scores on the exam; the timing patterns for students responding to individual questions and the assessment as a whole; and the number of changed responses that resulted in an increase in points.
This year, in comparison, not only were Chandler’s scores lower, but students who left the school after 2017 did much more poorly on the 2018 MCAS; the mean student growth percentile for those test-takers fell from 72 to 21 on the English portion of the exam and from 70 to 15 on the math.
The state is not disclosing what exactly happened during the administration of the assessment at Chandler last year that might have contributed to those discrepancies, however. Jacqueline Reis, the education department’s media relations coordinator, on Friday said she had no comment about what the "serious violations" were.
Ms. Binienda said she also doesn’t know what violations occurred, saying the district has largely been uninvolved in the state’s investigation.
"(The state) hasn’t shared what they are," she said, adding she still hasn’t seen evidence Chandler broke any rules in its administration of the MCAS in 2017. "There’s nothing I can say about that."
Ms. Binienda also said the school didn’t do anything different during the latest testing period, aside from assigning a central office administrator, Marie Morse, to oversee the process at the school this spring. She also believes the situation at Chandler is an isolated incident.
"We’ve been giving the MCAS a long time," she said. "I’m confident the administrators can give the MCAS the right way."
In general, she said, "I just really want to move forward, and have the school focus on instruction … I think it’s been a cloud over their head all year."
While she was "disappointed" by the invalidation of the 2017 scores, which means Chandler will have to use its 2018 scores as a baseline moving forward, Ms. Binienda said "we suspected, because (the review) had been so long, that could have been the result."
According to Mr. Riley’s letter, the state’s investigation of Chandler’s 2017 MCAS scores is not yet done, however. Ms. Reis said she couldn’t comment on whether the school or the district could face any further repercussions.
This year marks the second time the state has invalidated Chandler's MCAS scores. Its 2003 ELA and math scores were invalidated after an investigation found test security breaches. The principal later resigned.
The Goddard School of Science Technology also lost its 2010 scores after the education department determined teachers had coached students on the test that year.


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Last week, free workshops were held in the gallery of Klub Kocka in Split where attendees created aesthetically valuable and functional objects from recycled and unnecessary items. The 4-day workshop was attended by as many as 25 people, with the end goal serving a purpose to help those in need.
“Art for a Purpose” kicked off last week under the supervision of graphic designer Monique Laffite and and organizer Andela Prnjak. Attendees to the free workshops donated unneeded items such as broken glass, vases, cloths, and papers in an effort to create functional items that will be donated to the humanitarian effort “MOST”, which will then be given to those in need.
Klub Kocka will be hosting an exhibition of the art creations, with the items on display until Thursday, 17 November after which all items will be donated. The official exhibition opening took place last night.
The exhibition is held in the gallery of Klub Kocka. Come on out to support a good cause!


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I’m trying to display a map of Europe (or the world) with all air traffic. We just need to plot tracks with idents as label, but we need to plot all of them to illustrate label deconfliction algorithms for example. So we use the simpliest operation: Search. But it is limited to 15 tracks! We can increase the limit to 100 but even then we never get 100 of them, only a smaller number. This prevents us to fill up our map with all the air traffic at once (and explode the number of queries of course ) .
How can I override this limit in odrer to show a decent coverage rapidly?
Is this limit still existing with Premium accounts ?


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Sacred Purpose ~ Fossil Ivory Artifact Pendant
This fossil ivory piece is actually a northwest tribal artifact, an ancient tool used for hide-scraping and is now elegantly preserved in a unique handcrafted silver setting. This reversible pendant celebrates the 2 very different sides of the fossil ivory. The labradorite is hand-cut and masculine in its angular design with a blue hue. the blue flash contrasts beautifully with the golden cream tones of the ivory, On the opposite side of the pendant, the ivory has a deeper coloration and mottled texture which inspired me to echo that texture in choosing an intricate azurite malechite.
This pendant I could see working equally well with either a man or a woman. The wearer of this piece is someone with a very strong sense of purpose. The pendant is approx 3 and 2/3 inches long and he neckring or chain is sold separately. Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions or custom inquiries or adjustments. Thank you kindly, Angela Blessing
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Whistler council endorsed the restructuring of the municipality’s road reconstruction schedule Tuesday (March 5), which could result in new asphalt providers for the resort.
The rescheduling means that the municipality’s Roads Department would take on larger roadwork projects every third year, with smaller maintenance work like asphalt patching and traffic signal improvements scheduled for off years.
“Several weeks ago now, the Finance and Audit Committee asked staff to explore options to change the schedule of our annual road reconstruction program with interest to reduce the overall cost of the program,” said the RMOW’s manager of transportation and solid waste, James Hallisey. “Specifically, we looked at changing our program of putting out a smaller tender every year to fix annual problems that crop up, to a larger amount (of work) every three years.”
Municipal staff recently consulted with a pavement specialist, who determined the overall pavement quality in Whistler would not be affected by the proposed scheduling change.
The rescheduling is expected to reduce the RMOW’s anticipated $4.15-million road reconstruction costs by $150,000 over the next five years.
“Because of the larger quantities of work, we could expect some lower unit rates for some major items,” said Hallisey. “A larger tender quantity will allow the contractors to have a better efficiency of scale and possibly give us some lower unit rates.”
Mayor Nancy Wilhelm-Morden, who sits on the Finance and Audit Committee, sees it as a way to attract larger asphalt companies to the resort that may not have been interested before due to the municipality’s smaller road projects.
“This is one of the things that we were considering; that if there are larger projects there may be other asphalt companies who may be interested in coming up,” she said. “One of the things that we’ve heard in the past was that our road reconstruction program wasn’t big enough to attract contractors from the city. This is a way of perhaps attracting some of those contractors.”
In July, a trail and road reconstruction tender valued at $666,484 was awarded to Whistler Aggregates Ltd., stipulating that any asphalt used had to be sourced from a plant located at least three kilometers from residential areas, making the resort’s controversial asphalt plant next to the Cheakamus Crossing neighborhood ineligible.
That asphalt plant has drawn the ire of some local residents, who see the facility and Whistler Aggregates quarry as a major public nuisance and pollutant in the area. Cheakamus Crossing resident Judy Bonn started a petition last month asking the province to revoke Whistler Aggregates licence of occupation.
On Feb. 25, Whistler Aggregates owner Frank Silveri secured a one-year temporary use permit to locate a mobile asphalt plant at the Green River Pit near Pemberton.
Despite the projected cost savings and the incentives to bring larger contractors to the resort, municipal staff identified several possible drawbacks to the scheduling overhaul.
“There is a limited season in Whistler for road construction,” said Hallisey. “(Contractors) would need to bring some additional crew and equipment to town to get it all done in our season. That may reduce our potential cost savings that we’re going to see.”
Hallisey told council that careful planning would be required to ensure that major roadwork would not be scheduled during major events or particularly busy periods in the resort.
“You won’t see asphalt being replaced on Village Gate Boulevard in August. It’s just not compatible,” he said.
There could also be additional costs incurred on utility projects that require roadwork, he explained.
“What we found in the past is with our utility projects — we have to go and replace a section of sewer main or a section of water main in the centre of the road — when we included road repaving as part of that general contract, the unit rates that came back from paving work were actually quite high,” he said. “It was actually saving us quite a bit of money by pulling those pieces out of the general contract and doing them as part of our annual road reconstruction work.
“The drawback is that if we’re going to dig up a road to replace a water main, we can’t leave it that way for a couple years, it has to get fixed right away.”
Staff proposed beginning major road projects in 2014, following an upcoming engineering study on all of Whistler’s road surfaces that was last conducted in 2008.
Coun. Duane Jackson welcomed the three-year road work cycle during Tuesday’s meeting.
“What it’s really going to do is expedite some of the more needy roads that are in our long-term program into next year, which will maybe give us a bit of breathing space,” he said. “We’re not really delaying anything, in fact we’re accelerating something to test an idea to see if there are any savings in it. There is really no downside to this given that it’s right behind our 2013 study.”


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Hiring in Q3 continues to be strong in the life science market. Hear are some of the roles available thru the Sonder Group. Reach out to learn more, share with a friend or meet up with me at Boston Biotech week.
Vice President, Oncology Diagnostics Commercialization (Boston or Baltimore)
New Molecular diagnostics company founded by leaders at Johns Hopkins Medical School seek a commercial strategy leader to oversee the development & execution of a launch plan for the cancer diagnostics business including sales, marketing and reimbursement (insurance & private pay options.
Vice President/Director of Product Development - Reagents (Boston)
Innovative Newco seeks scientific leader with a history of successfully developing an d commercializing reagents/kits and software offerings. Must have worked for a life science tool maker.
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Innovative New co seeks Director to lead the extension of the company's proprietary technology platform. Solid experience in multiplexed PCR assay development and DNA sequence screening is required.
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Multiple roles for Companion Diagnostic Assay Development Scientists. Experience with Immunohistochemistry (IHC), or In Situ Hybridization (ISH) and In Vitro Diagnositc Assays required. Work closely with pharma partners in a design control environment.
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40. Rubber Soul by The Beatles (1966)
Picking Beatles’ albums for this list is challenging. How do I leave any out? Rubber Soul is among the Beatles’ most innovative and sophisticated works with a number of great songs, so I can’t leave it off the list. Favorite tracks include: “Norwegian Wood,” “The Word,” and “I’m Looking Through You.”
39. Escondida by Jolie Holland (2004)
Got this CD as a gift (thanks Camille) and was bowled over by Holland’s timeless voice and the crazy percussion on “Mad Tom of Bedlam.” Wow! Other highlights include “Sascha,” “Amen,” and “Damn Shame.”
38. Live Noise by Moxy Fruvous (1998)
Moxy Früvous was one of those bands were never quite the same on studio albums as they were in concert. This live collection captures the band’s on-stage banter and improvised songs as well as their greatest hits. “The Drinking Song,” “Michigan Militia,” and “Johnny Saucep’n” are among the musical highlights.
37. The Roches by The Roches (1979)
Another public library discovery, the debut album of the Roche sisters captures their beautiful harmonies and witty & insightful lyrics. I never liked any of their later work, but it’s easy to love an album that begins with the autobiographical theme song “We.” Other standouts are “Hammond Song,” “Mr. Sellack,” and “The Troubles.”
36. When I Go by Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer (1998)
The first of three masterful albums for this folk duo. Carter’s dream-inspired lyrics and Grammer’s haunting fiddle made for music both fresh and old-fashioned at the same time as in the title track. Some other memorable tunes include “The River, Where She Sleeps,” “Lancelot,” and “Kate and the Ghost of Lost Love.”
35. 3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul (1989)
I’d probably listen to more rap music if De La Soul’s mix of clever wordplay, eclectic sampling, and inspired mixing were the standard. Hip tracks include “Say No Go,” “Plug Tunin’,” and “Jenifa Taught Me.”
34. Theorems and Compositions of the Last Action Rocker by Hum Machine (2003)
This Wisconsin rock band falls in the category of “bands with a guy I sort of know who seem to have vanished from the internet” (see Johnny Most). Good thing I still have this rocking album. Favorites include “Twisted Niche,” “Bring it on Pepeon,” and “Mechanical Devices.”
33. Viva by The Velveteens (1998)
Speaking of obscure bands, The Velveteens are a ska punk band from the College of William & Mary that I saw play once at Homecoming and liked enough to pick up their album before they vanished from the face of the earth. Memorable pieces include “Wasted With the Cooper,” “Port Authority,” and “Yak Farm.”
32. Live at Tir na nÓg by Vinal Avenue String Band (1999)
This folk/bluegrass/old time band featured Kris Delmhorst, Sean Staples (later of The Resphonics and The Benders), and Ry Cavanaugh and played a weekly gig at the tiny Tir na nÓg pub in Somerville. I was a regular patron on those nights and while the band and the pub are no more, this recording survives. The Gillian Welch cover “Tear My Stillhouse Down,” “Tir na nÓg,” and “Front Porch Song” lead off the highlights of this album.
31. Channel 1 – A Compilation Of Output Recordings (2000)
Twisted Village is a record store in Harvard Square that specializes in all manner of music with no commercial potential. Not having much knowledge of what to pick up there I decided I couldn’t go wrong with a compilation and scored this beauty. The album contains some great electronic music – some tracks are for dancing, some are for meditating. “Calamine” by Four Tet, “High-On Tech” by Sonovac, and a cover of James Brown’s “Superbad” by LB are among the many strong tracks.

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LONDON: Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio is having so much fun filming new movie Inception in London that he is seeking British filmmaker Guy Ritchie’s advice to buy a home in England.
The Titanic star turned to Ritchie for property advice after deciding to purchase a mansion in Britain and was spotted asking the latter about moving abroad during a night out at the director’s London pub The Punchbowl, reports imdb.com.
“I love England. I’ve got so many friends here and I’m fed up of going between hotels while I’m filming,” an onlooker quoted DiCaprio as saying.
The actor also apparently showed an interest in the country’s women as well, allegedly asking the Snatch director, “Can you find me a British lady, too?”


Some fans complained about poor sound at Luke Bryan's Friday night show at U.S. Bank Stadium – few are making the same complaint about Metallica on Saturday night.
The metal legends tested the $1 billion stadium's acoustics to the max as they ripped up the stage in front of more than 50,000 fans, and suggested after their only show this summer that it won't be long before they return.
"Thank you for letting us break in your me stadium, Minneapolis! We'll see you again soon [sic]" the band tweeted.
The Star Tribune's reviewer Chris Riemenschneider said the band "dialed it up to 11," saying the gig "could go down as one of the loudest shows of the year," and added that it seems that louder is better for the football stadium's "still-evolving acoustics."
After complaints of long lines at food stands, bathrooms and security on Friday, it looks as though it's still an issue for the stadium to sort out, but Riemenschneider did say it was "slightly improved" Saturday.
The Pioneer Press had similar thoughts on the sheer noise that hit the stadium, saying "so overwhelming was the band's wall of sound, it was tough to do much beyond submit to it."
The band played what the newspaper felt was a greatest hits set with a particular focus on the first decade. "Master of Puppets," "Enter Sandman," and "Seek and Destroy" among the highlights.
But the band had a surprise that delighted fans, playing "Hardwired," the first track from their upcoming 10th album "Hardwired to Self-Destruct," which gets its release in November.
"The song ‘Hardwired’, which we will be playing tonight, the first time we played that all in the same room was this Monday, so this is as fresh off the assembly line as rock n roll gets," drummer Lars Ulrich told FOX 9 before the show.
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The wealth of history contained within Stockholm’s medieval street layout is visible from every corner of the city. The Gamla Stan, or Old Town, was constructed between the 14th and 16th centuries, and a stroll through the area is a free lesson in traditional Swedish architecture. Backpackers can marvel at the splendor of Storkyrkan Cathedral, the Tyska kyrkan German Castle and the 13th century Riddarholmen Church, which is the oldest building in the city.
Many architectural eras are visible within the city, such as 1930’s modernism, Art Nouveau (as exemplified by the Stockholm City Hall), and the baroque-style Stockholm Palace. A range of UNESCO world heritage sites, including the Ekero Municipality's Royal Palace Drottningholm, the Woodland Cemetery or Skogskyrkogarden, make for beautiful places to visit in the city. The exterior of the 19th century Royal Swedish Opera building is a stunning sight that can also be admired for free.
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A visit to Stockholm would not be complete without a visit to one of the many museums and art galleries that are housed within the city, with many charging little or no fee to enter. The Skansen open air museum and zoo is worth a trip to the island of Djurgarden, while history enthusiasts will enjoy the Nordic Museum. The Vasa Museum has discounted admission prices on Wednesday evenings, while the Stockholm City Museum is free all year round.
Art lovers will find themselves enthralled by the Dali and Picasso exhibits showing at the Moderna Museet and the National Museum, which is home to paintings dating back as far as the 13th century. Meanwhile, a visit to the picturesque small island of Skeppsholmen, home to the architectural museum of Ostasiatiska Museet, will enable some serious museum and gallery-hopping.
Many of the Museums will have reduced admission/tickets for students with valid student cards, or you can purchase the Stockholm Card. For a small fee you can make huge savings on visits to over 75 museums and attractions, while the card also offers unlimited travel on public transport.
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Orestes Augustus Brownson (1803-1876) was a philosopher, essayist, and minister whose broad-ranging ideas both reflected and influenced the social and religious mores of his day. This superb biography by Patrick Carey provides a thorough, incisive account of Brownson's shifting intellectual and religious life within the context of American cultural history.Based on a close reading of Brownson's diary notebooks, letters, essays, and books, this biography chronicles the course of Brownson's eventful life, particularly his restless search for a balance between freedom and communion in his relations with God, nature, and the human community. Yet Carey's work is more than an excellent account of one man's development; it also portrays the face of an important period in American religious history. What is more, 200 years after Brownson's birth, America is marked by the same pressing social and religious issues that he himself addressed: religious pluralism, changing religious identifications, culture wars, military conflicts, and challenges to national peace and security. Carey's book shows how Brownson's values and ideas transcend his own time period and resonate helpfully with our own.
Orestes A. Brownson was a vigorous American religious intellectual whose many different conversions and transformations reflected something of the religious and intellectual options in nineteenth century American society and something of the cultural and social forces that formed his own unique personality. In succession he was a Presbyterian, a Universalist, a religious skeptic and social reformer, a Unitarian, a Transcendentalist, and a Catholic. His religious biography, almost equally divided between his experiences in Protestantism and Catholicism, offers the reader an entree into the American theological and philosophical battles of the times -- battles that resonant with those in twenty-first century American society. He addressed the social, political, philosophical, religious and theological issues of his times with Christian principles that simultaneously transcended and were conditioned by the culture in which he lived.

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Bye, bye, BUY! The perils of overly salesy emails
May 10, 2015 12:15 PM
Email marketing excels at driving sales. That’s in large part due to consumers’ overwhelmingly preference to receive deals, discounts, and other promotions via email rather than through other channels. However, there are very real dangers to being overly promotional with your email messaging mix.
The number of promotional emails that retail brands send each of their subscribers has more than doubled on average over the past seven years, according to my own tracking. In 2007, retailers sent each subscriber 95 emails on average. Last year, it climbed to 215. And that doesn’t include the growing number of triggered emails that are sent in response to cart abandonment, browse abandonment, inactivity, and other behaviors.
Email marketing’s high consumer acceptance and strong return on investment are two of the reasons for this increase in message frequency. The rise of mobile is another. It addition to making email messaging more immediate because people have constant access to their inboxes, mobile has resulted in shorter messages because of the constraints of smaller screens. While that constraint has forced marketers to be more judicious about what content they include in each email, it has also resulted in content that would have fit in one email a few years ago being broken up into two emails today.
The net result is simply more commercial messages reaching consumers, but for retailers it means something more—that they are sending their subscribers more emails between purchases. While email subscribers love a good deal, an endless stream of “buy, buy, buy” messages can cause subscribers to tune you out except for when they decide they are in the market to buy.
That’s a big lost opportunity because:
- You lose the chance to inspire your subscribers into making a purchase
- You miss out on impulse buys
- You get fewer referrals from forwards and social mentions connected to your email content
- Lower email engagement may hurt your deliverability, reducing the number of subscribers that get your emails in their inboxes
How to Fix It…
The solution is to have a smart mix of hard-sell and soft-sell messaging, so subscribers stay engaged even when they’re not looking to buy. This is not a new concept—Drs. Foster & Smith learned back in 2008 that leading with helpful content can boost sales—but it’s one that many retailers have been reluctant to embrace.
To get you inspired, here are several soft-sell tactics that retailers are using to engage their subscribers, along with some real-world examples:
Education. For many products, consumers don’t know they need it until they’re educated about the product or about the circumstances that drive its need. This is particularly true of complex products like electronics, health, and pet products, among others.
Drs. Foster & Smith has been leading with educational content in many of their emails for years. This approach has allowed them to establish the problem and then promote the products that solve those problems. The pet supplies retailer does this in this email that offers tips for traveling with pets, as well as travel-related products.
How-To. Similar to education, how-to advice is rather critical for suppliers of raw materials, like home improvement stores and art supplies stores. No one buys grout if they don’t know how to use it and don’t have a project in mind.
In this email, Michaels combines the urgency of the Halloween season with project details for a Halloween tulle wreath. Rather than trying to sell the tulle, foam, scissors, and clip-on spiders, Michaels tries to sell subscribers on the idea of making a Halloween wreath.
News & Information. News and other updates can keep subscribers engaged with the product category that’s key to your business. A great example of this is NFLshop, which has a good blend of outright promotions and more newsy content. For instance, in this Apr. 22, 2015 email, they included the game schedule for your favorite team, knowing that excitement about the upcoming season will drive sales.
Social Interactions. Part of what becomes grating about promotional emails is that it’s always the brand talking at the subscriber. By leveraging social interactions, you can bring the voice of your customers into your messaging. That makes it so it’s more like your customers are talking about your products with your subscribers.
For example, in this May 7, 2015 email, J.Crew shares the looks that are pinned the most from their catalog, the most talked about products on their website, and #jcrewdenim pictures from Instagram. Nearly every call-to-action includes the word “shop,” but the hard-sell is softened by the fact that all the content is drawn from customer activity online.
Cause Marketing & Branding Building. What does your company care about besides selling things? For instance, The Container Store is proud to be one of the best places to work in America, and uses their email program to remind subscribers of that fact. American Apparel is proud to be made in the USA, and makes sure subscribers remember that. In this Apr. 22, 2015 email commemorating Earth Day, American Apparel also let their subscribers know about their director of recycling, playing up their concern for the environment.
While the hard-sell will always be a big part of email marketing, the soft-sell will become a bigger part of the equation for retail email marketers as email frequencies continue to rise and as more Millennials, which generally dislike at being sold to, become retail email subscribers. It will be a significant shift for many retailers, but a more editorial approach is now needed to build trust and maximize email marketing revenue, long-term engagement, and subscriber lifetime value. Take a look at your email content calendar today and look for opportunities to soften your approach.
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A man threatened a teenager with a knife in Leyland at the weekend.
Two 14-year-olds were on waste ground behind Morrisons off Olympian Way, when they were approached by a group of men.
The teens had a BMX, and one of the offenders pulled out a knife demanding they hand the bike over.
He said: “Give me the f***ing bike.”
The teen dropped the bike and the man rode off on it.
The incident, which happened at around 6pm on Saturday, was reported to police, and officers came across a group with a bike matching the description at McDonald’s on Churchill Way, around an hour later.
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The property industry accepts the notion that apartment prices on average will fall, but many developers hasten to say they are not average.
WBP Property Group is now valuing settling apartments "as much as 10 to 15 per cent" below the contract price, but that marks a return to fair value for units inflated by commissions developers paid partners including mortgage brokers, financial planners and overseas students to sell them in the first place, WBP executive chairman Greville Pabst says.
It's most prevalent in Melbourne and Brisbane, but Sydney is not immune either, he says.
"These apartments were overpriced from day one," Pabst says. "It's not like prices are going to fall. They're only going to fall to their true market value."
"Settlement risk over the next two years for us is relatively low as a high percentage of our buyers are local and the growth in Sydney property has been strong," says Jin Lin, the chief executive of developer Aqualand. "There is also a lot of evidence, even from overseas buyers in Sydney, that properties are still settling."
Even in markets such as Melbourne where it is more of a problem – Little Group chairman Paul Little says between 5 and 10 per cent of apartments in the high-rise market he operates in have settlement problems – the system will correct itself, he says.
"Supply of new apartments will significantly slow down over the next year or two as a result of buyers being more cautious," Little says.
It's all about location and the niche, says Paul Fridman, the founder of developer Fridcorp and Young Rich list member.
"Across the three states we're developing in, in different areas of each state there's a gross under supply," Fridman says.
ASX-listed Mirvac makes a similar point.
"At this mature stage of the residential cycle, a key differentiator for Mirvac is our intimate understanding of the customer and sub-market to match product to local demand," says residential head John Carfi. "This is evident in the successes we're achieving on existing projects such as St Leonards in North Sydney, The Eastbourne in East Melbourne, Tullamore in Doncaster, and Woodlea at Rockbank."
But buyers who purchased inflated apartments – such as a $600,000 apartment of which as much as $60,000 could have been spent on commissions – have to bear the cost of that return to fair value, Pabst says.
"In a high percentage of cases, it takes at least six years for the value to level out to what people paid for them," he says. "As an opportunity cost, that's significant."
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