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Sailing in Italy is undoubtedly a dream come true for those who love the sea. With 8,000 kilometres of coastline, breathtaking landscapes and sea, entertainment, and delicious food, the Peninsula overlooking the Mediterranean is a magical place for those who intend to enjoy boating vacations.
The 2021 data from Enit (National Tourism Agency) shows that nautical tourism in Italy, particularly boating vacations, is once again a favourite among travellers. This increase brings back the numbers from 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic broke out.
Keep reading as we highlight the following:
- The top 3 destinations for boat sailing in Italy
- Best Charter Options
What Are the Best Places to Sail in Italy?
The first step in sailing in Italy is to decide where you want to go.
The best places to have sailing holidays in Italy are those in the south and Sardinia, but not forgetting the coast of Liguria and the islands of Sicily and Tuscany.
Whether sailing or motor, the boat for travel in Italy is increasing in demand for all vacationers who prefer the crystal clear sea and locations where you can admire the natural beauty and taste good food.
Which spots cannot be missed if you’re spending your holiday on a boat in Italy? Here are our best picks:
Sardinia is undoubtedly one of the best places to sail in Italy. It’s a magical region for lovers of the sea, with roadsteads and coastlines to visit by boat that leave you speechless.
Villasimius is one of the land’s paradises in the south of Sardinia and is an enchanting destination for those planning to spend a boating vacation in Italy. Far from commercial tourism, the golden sandy beaches and crystal clear water make it a Caribbean landscape in the middle of the Mediterranean, with coastal ravines along the route to Capo Carbonara and the island of Cavoli can only be reached by boat.
If you are Sailing in Sardinia, Italy, and want to eat authentic seafood, you can visit the south of Sardinia. Teulada is highly recommended; it’s a seaside resort where fishermen of the small village offer fresh fish at a reasonable price.
However, the northern part of the island offers you the chance to experience a dreamy cruise.
Costa Smeralda, La Maddalena (Isola Giardinelli and Porto Massimo) and Cala Coticcio, in Caprera, are well-known for the quality of the water and their seabed rich in marine flora and fauna.
The Golfo degli Aranci, in the vicinity of Porto Rotondo, is one of the most exclusive areas of Sardinia, frequented by VIPs and world-famous personalities who flock to the clubs of Porto Cervo and Poltu Quatu, which are the hearts of summer nights filled with bliss.
The Aeolian islands have so much to offer from watching the eruption of Stromboli from the sea, landing in Salina to enjoy Alfredo’s cunzato bread or a tasty mulberry granita, and even sleeping in front of the lunar landscape of Vulcano.
For those who want to go sailing in Italy and intend to enjoy what Sicily can offer, you are in for a fascinating adventure!
Not only is Sicily filled with aesthetically pleasing places and unforgettable sunsets, but it is also home to historical legends. According to Homer’s Odyssey, this is where Ulysses found refuge, thanks to Aeolus, the god of the winds, from which the name of the archipelago that lies off the coast of Messina is derived.
Furthermore, the Sicilian Islands are the settings of several films. While sailing in Sicily, you’ll see bays, restaurants overlooking the sea, and everything you want when travelling by boat.
That’s not all! On the island of Panarea, one of the most exclusive in the Mediterranean Sea, shopping and nightlife set the pace of summer. While on the island of Lipari, you can enjoy the world-famous “cucunci” and salted capers, which should never be missing from the galley while sailing in Italy.
Sailing around Aeolian Islands – 7-day itinerary
The Tuscan Archipelago is found in the Tyrrhenian Sea and is easily accessible for a boating vacation from either Lazio or Liguria. The most famous island is undoubtedly Elba, rich in vegetation and with more than two hundred beaches described by many as similar to the Caribbean due to its dreamlike and aesthetic nature.
On the other hand, Innamorata is where you can stop to relax. Also, Nisporto is among the most chosen hotspots for a boat aperitif at sunset. It’s an island rich in history, where Napoleon Bonaparte found exile; today, it is possible to visit his home.
In addition, if you visit the island of Elba by boat, you can experience the thrill of following the routes of one of the most famous pirates in history.
On this island and throughout the Tuscan archipelago, pirate Barbarossa and his crew staged their fiercest raids, with looting and destruction recounted.
What are the Best Charter Options in Italy?
The marine infrastructure in Italy has advanced through the years. If you want to find the best sailing charters in Italy, don’t look further, as Boataround allows you to pick a suitable Sailboat from our vast selection. We have an excellent range of diverse boats for you, depending on your preferences and needs. Contact us to find the best Sailboat for you!
You can also read:
Sailing around Aeolian Islands – 7-day itinerary
Sailing trip essentials - What to pack on your next boat trip?
What to be aware of during a charter check-in
What sailboat should I choose?
The type of sailboat you pick depends on your specific preferences. You need to determine the kind of amenities you need in your boat, whether or not you need a full crew, your budget, meal plans and so on. Among the most popular options is the rental of monohull sailboats and catamarans. At Boataround, we offer various options to choose a comfortable sailboat with everything you need to sail in Italy.
How do I get to my destination?
Depending on your destination, you can board a plane to various airports in Italy. If you want to go sailing on the Amalfi coast, Naples airport is your go-to and if you want to go sailing in Sicily, Palermo airport should be your preferred option.
Lastly, Sardinia has various options, while Tuscany has Pisa Airport. Boataround Customer Service will be happy to help you with transportation from the airport directly to the marina.
When is the best time to go sailing in Italy?
The best time to sail in Italy is from April through September. The sunny weather makes this time appropriate for anyone who wants to sail along the Italian coast. If you are a seasoned sailor, you can go during Spring and Autumn, when strong winds are expected.

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The euro climbed 0.2 percent to $1.0762, roving a financier service over a Netherlands choosing better of anti-European Union claimant Geert Wilders to strike a near-six-week rise on Friday.
Attention now turns to a French election, with a initial Presidential discuss set to take place on Monday. Opinion polls uncover eccentric centrist Emmanuel Macron would lead far-right personality Marine Le Pen by a hair in first-round voting, before violence her in a run-off.
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(Reporting by Nichola Saminather; additional stating by Saikat Chatterjee; Editing by Sam Holmes; Editing by Sam Holmes)
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A preview of the 11 ECHL games for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015
Forward Tommy Mele heads to Oklahoma City of the American Hockey League.
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A preview of the 13 ECHL games for Friday, Jan. 30, 2015
Forward Allan McPherson recalled by Americans while goaltender Travis Fullerton is loaned to the AHL club.
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If you love to play or follow cricket, watch out. Climate change is thundering down the pitch and could seriously affect the way the game is played in the years ahead.
In some parts of the UK the game is already being disrupted by changes in climate. More matches are being postponed or cancelled. Intense rainfall followed by long dry periods is wreaking havoc with pitches. Spectators are drifting away.
“Climate change is becoming a huge factor”, says Dan Cherry, director of operations at Glamorgan cricket club in Wales.
“If we don’t take it seriously, it will fundamentally change the game. It’s simple: the less cricket we play at every level the fewer people will watch it, the less they will come to the ground and pay to enter, the less chance there is for young people to be inspired to take up the game.”
Game Changer, a report by the Climate Coalition group in association with the Priestley International Centre for Climate at the University of Leeds in the north of England, looks at the way climate change is affecting various sports in the UK.
“Of all the major pitch sports, cricket will be hardest hit by climate change”, says the report.
“Whether Mumbai, Melbourne, Antigua or Lancashire, cricket is defined almost entirely by climatic conditions – if they change, so does the essence of the game.”
The report says increased rainfall and more extreme weather events are already causing problems for cricket in the UK, with the number of international matches which have had to be abandoned or shortened due to adverse weather conditions doubling over the last five years.
“Wetter winters and more intense summer downpours are disrupting the game at every level”, says the report.
Other sports in the UK are also being affected. Rising sea levels together with more intense sea storms which eat away at coastal land are causing serious problems for some of the UK’s leading golf courses.
Montrose, on Scotland’s east coast, is one of the world’s oldest golf courses. Researchers have found that the shoreline near the course has moved inland by 70 metres over the last 30 years.
“Whether Mumbai, Melbourne, Antigua or Lancashire, cricket is defined almost entirely by climatic conditions – if they change, so does the essence of the game”
“As the sea rises and the coast falls away, we’re left with nowhere to go”, says Chris Curnin, director at Montrose.
“Climate change is often seen as tomorrow’s problem, but it’s already eating away at our course.”
Scotland is home to some of the world’s most famous links or coastal golf courses, such as Montrose and St. Andrews, further down the east coast. Changes in climate are making playing conditions ever more difficult.
“Trends associated with climate change are resulting in periods of course closures, even during summer, with disruption seen to some professional tournaments”, says Steve Isaac, director of sustainability at the Royal & Ancient, the governing body for golf outside the US and Mexico.
“We are witnessing different types and timings of disease, pest and weed outbreaks. The future threats are very real, with course managers having to show adaptation if we are to maintain current standards of course condition. It is something we take very seriously.”
Fewer now play
The report also looks at how changes in climate are affecting football in the UK. It says that with more intense thunderstorms pitches become quickly flooded and more senior and junior level matches have to be called off. As a result there is less overall participation in the game.
In late 2016 Sport England said there had been a 180,000 drop in the number of people playing football weekly compared to a decade earlier.
The report says sport is now a US$600 billion global business. Revenues are likely to be severely hit by climate change, and thousands of jobs in the industry are at risk.
The worldwide skiing industry is already feeling the effects of a warming world.
Skiing resorts in Europe and the US are having to increasingly rely on artificial snow. In 2014 the winter Olympics, held in Sochi in Russia, was largely dependent on artificial snow.
The 2022 winter Olympics, to be held near Beijing in China, is likely to be the first ever such event where natural snow will be wholly absent.
Source: Kieran Cooke, Climate News Network

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Japanese companies exhibit robots to help care for a rapidly aging society
Toyota's latest humanoid robot "T-HR3" is like an avatar that can be controlled remotely by a human operator. The goggle on the operator allows them to envision what the robot is seeing, while they feel what the robot touches through the sensory feedback gloves they wear.
LASTMA's towing operation at Oshodi-Apapa expressway
Officials of the Lagos Traffic Management Agency, LASTMA, are intent on ensuring that there is a smooth flow of traffic on Lagos roads as they were spotted on Wednesday, 26 June, removing container-laden trucks from the Toyota end of the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway.
Toyota said to invest $500 Million in Uber
Toyota will invest about $500 million to work jointly on driverless-vehicle development, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing unidentified people familiar.
Toyota to invest $1 Billion in grab
Toyota has agreed to invest $1 billion in Grab, the Southeast Asian ride-hailing company that recently took over Uber's operations in that region.
Hyundai overtakes its German luxury car rivals
In its debut year, Hyundai’s luxury line bumped Volkswagen AG’s Audi from top billing to the No. 2 spot, with premium mainstays BMW, Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus and VW’s Porsche rounding out the top five.
Toyota and Mazda said planning U.S. plant
Koji Endo, the analyst at SBI Securities, discusses the tie up between Toyota and Mazda to work jointly on electric vehicles.
Car plunges into motel pool injuring eight
A Toyota car crashed into a motel swimming pool at Vagabond Inn in San Pedro, California Sunday night, after the driver apparently lost control when making a left turn.
Toyota launches robot to keep elderly mobile
Japanese carmaker Toyota launches a rehabilitation robot rental service.


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Once it was a swamp. Now Foggy Bottom is swimming with real-estate sharks. When a man is found stabbed to death in this trendy D.C. neighborhood, it is major news. But within forty-eight hours the nation is gripped by a fear that leaves this comparatively small crime in the dark.
Three passenger planes are shot out of the sky. Everywhere – in law enforcement, in the media, and in the most secret realms of government – men and women scramble to find out who shot hand-held missiles at the planes, and why. It is a search that reaches from Moscow to the Pacific Northwest, putting some people’s lives in jeopardy and turning others' lives inside out. But no one can guess the truth: that the epicenter of the terrorist outbreak is Washington D.C.... and a dead man behind a park bench in a place called Foggy Bottom.
Praise for Margaret Truman
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Book Review, "drawing on an I-was-there expertise that makes the Washington scene clang with credibility."
"She can write suspense with the best of them," says Larry King.
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Rules, Fines and fees: Unpacking the Costs of Flouting Micro-mobility Guidelines
With the price of fuel and train ticket prices on the rise, many people are riding bicycles and e-scooters to cut travel costs. Although opting for these forms of transportation can eliminate expenses, there are a lot of rules and restrictions to follow that could take a toll on your wallet if not followed.
With travel costs soaring many of us are thinking about ways to save money on our commute, but not knowing the various laws for transport can lead to a costly lesson in fines.
A recent study by Currys took a deep dive into the history of transport, including micro-mobility, which includes skateboards, bicycles, and the increasingly popular e-scooter.
As part of this research, they looked at some of the laws users of this type of transport could be unknowingly breaking, some of which come with a fine of up to £2,500.
£50 fixed penalty fine for jumping a red light:
Although this is something that most of us will have experienced first-hand, it is illegal for cyclists to run red lights.
When on the road it is important for their safety and the safety of others that cyclists obey traffic laws. The fine for running a red light – or contravening traffic signals as it is also known – is a £50 fixed penalty fine and education on road safety.
Up to £500 fine for riding on the pavement:
While it is a common sight in most villages, towns and cities, cycling on the pavement is a breach of the Highway Act 1835 and a breach of The Highway Code.
Section 82 of the Highway Act says that a “penalty” should be imposed “if any person shall willfully ride upon any footpath or causeway by the side of any road made or set apart for the use or accommodation of foot passengers”.
Furthermore, Rule 64 of The Highway Code puts this into layman’s terms: “You MUST NOT cycle on a pavement”. The maximum court fine is £500, or the police can issue a £50 fixed penalty notice.
It isn’t a rule that police forces tend to impose, but by doing it you are still at risk of the £50 fine.
£50 fixed penalty notice for cycling without lights in the hours of darkness:
In the UK, there is a fixed penalty of £50 applied for not having lights on your bicycle – but only during the hours of darkness.
If you are caught riding your bike between sunset and sunrise without sufficient illumination on your bicycle, then you could be slapped with a £50 fine. Cyclists need a white front light and a red rear light to comply.
The legal requirements for reflectors are similar to lights, you need a red rear reflector and four amber pedal reflectors at the front and rear of each pedal.
Up to £200 for giving someone a ride:
Thinking of giving your mate a lift on the back of your bike? You may want to think again.
If you carry a passenger on a bicycle which has not been constructed or adapted for the purpose, such as child seats and tandem bicycles, you are breaking section 24 of the Road Traffic Act, as is your passenger (unless they are under the age of 10 and therefore below the age of criminal responsibility).
The maximum penalty for this offence is a fine of £200.
£2500 fine or prison for dangerous cycling:
Although you may have heard of dangerous driving, did you know that cyclists can be charged with dangerous cycling too?
Much like dangerous driving, it depends on whether the standard of cycling is judged to have clearly fallen below that of a competent and careful rider and is subsequently considered to be dangerous. This offense may be committed on any road or cycle path/lane.
Those prosecuted could face a fine of up to £2500.
If a cyclist is involved in a collision in which a pedestrian is killed or injured, they can face prosecution under the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 for causing bodily harm through wanton or furious driving.
This has a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment, although this is currently under review with the aim to increase the sentence.
Using one in public – £50 fine:
As it currently stands, privately owned e-scooters in the UK are banned from public roads and pavements, despite their increasing popularity.
Most police will tell riders to get off and walk with their scooters if they choose to stop you, however the offense does carry a Fixed Penalty Notice and possible £50 fine.
No licence? £100 fine:
Across the UK there are areas where e-scooter rentals are being trialed. These can be legally driven on public roads, however there are rules in place.
These include meeting the minimum age limit; these can vary depending on the provider, having a correct licence (Q or P/M category), and having an account with the rental company.
Those found to be without the correct licence when asked to present one could face a £100 fine and three to six penalty points.
£200 fine for using your phone on an e-scooter:
While it is an offence to use your phone while operating a car, it’s the same when riding an e-scooter.
Not only is it a safety issue for you and those around you, but using a mobile phone or other handheld mobile device while riding can also cost you up to £200 and six penalty points.
Up to £2500 or prison for drunken riding:
As an e-scooter is powered by a motor, riding one under the influence of alcohol is treated in the same way as a drink driving offense.
This means that those riding an e-scooter under the influence could face a possible driving ban, a fine of up to £2500, and potentially 3 months’ imprisonment – assuming no one is injured as a result of the rider’s actions.
If you use an e-scooter in public and in an antisocial manner, you can also risk the e-scooter being seized under section 59 of the Police Reform Act.
Those who wish to ride an e-scooter must do so in a way which is safe for the individual and for others around them.
Guest Author: Jeùanita Swaby


UNP Organizer for the area, Ananda Lanaralle said the MP had allgedly stormed into the cooperative premises together with some local government members of UPFA and allegedly stopped the poll forcefully.
He alleged this has been done to stop a majority of UNP members being elected to the board. Mr. Lanaralle said the UNP would have easily managed to take control of the board as the party had 55 of the 85 members elected to the society on a previous occasion. The ruling UPFA had managed to get only 30 of its members elected to the society. He said the 7 member board including the chairman was elected from these 85 members of the society as per the procedure.
“ Mr. Mutuhettigama should have obtained an enjoining order from courts if he wanted to stop today’s election if he acted according to the law,” he added.
However sources close to Mr. Muttuhettigama said the cancellation of the polls was made by a deputy Commissioner of Cooperatives. Sources said the MP was not involved in any thing although he was present at the scene. (Yohan Perera)


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text: This fall, my Sunday nights are reserved for a special someone named Don Draper (yes, my boyfriend knows and no, he’s not all too jealous). After working as a graphic designer all week, one of the highlights of my weekend is watching a show about graphic designers. Sad? Maybe. I am fascinated by the idea of ad agency professionals working in New York City in the 1960’s.


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Conference Proceeding Article
User attribute extraction on social media has gain considerable attention, while existing methods are mostly supervised which suffer great diffi- culty in insufficient gold standard data. In this paper, we validate a strong hypothesis based on homophily and adapt it to ensure the certainty of user attribute we extracted via weakly supervised propagation. Homophily, the theory which states that people who are similar tend to become friends, has been well studied in the setting of online social networks. When we focus on age attribute, based on this theory, online friends tend to have similar age. In this work, we take a step further and study the hypothesis that the age gap between online friends become even smaller in a larger friendship clique. We empirically validate our hypothesis using two real social network data sets. We further design a propagation-based algorithm to predict online users’ age, leveraging the clique-based hypothesis. We find that our algorithm can outperform several baselines. We believe that this method could work as a way to enrich sparse data and the hypothesis we validated would shed light on exploring the proximity of other user attributes such as education as well.
Social Network Analysis, Age Prediction, Homophily
Databases and Information Systems | Social Media
Data Management and Analytics
HT'14: Proceedings of the 25th ACM Conference on Hypertext and Social Media: September 1-4, 2014, Santiago, Chile
City or Country
LIAO, Lizi; JIANG, Jing; LIM, Ee Peng; and Huang, Heyan.
A Study of Age Gaps between Online Friends. (2014). HT'14: Proceedings of the 25th ACM Conference on Hypertext and Social Media: September 1-4, 2014, Santiago, Chile. 98-106. Research Collection School Of Information Systems.
Available at: http://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/2416
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Roman streets are always one thing: busy.
Whether filled with cars, scooters or people, the streets of Rome are eternally busy. It feels chaotic, but in a way that is more exciting than scary. The tourist district is full of interesting stores, restaurants and landmarks. The outer areas of Rome and more seedy, but no less interesting. The whole of Rome seems to always be in the middle of celebrating something, it's a festive atmosphere, no doubt about that.
Hi! I'm Louise. I am a writer, photographer, traveler, book fanatic and blogger. I love to post about my adventures and the little things I do that make life fun.
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by Dave Blount | May 1, 2014 5:30 pm
It isn’t just the admittedly unlikeable Donald Sterling who is paying a heavy price for our society having degenerated into a cringing herd of cowards unwilling to stand up to a possibly financially motivated lynch mob. Everyone suffers who would like to be able to say whatever they like in private conversations without having their lives destroyed by the pack of sanctimonious jackals we call the media. Those with kidney ailments will suffer even more:
UCLA said it is rejecting the $3 million donation received last month from the Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling after he was banned for life from the NBA over a racist audiotape. …
The money was set to be earmarked to research the structural properties of key proteins in the kidney that affects its function in health and disease, the school said.
The reason for the rejection: to prove that the educrats aren’t “racists.” Everyone must know that they are taking a firm stand against Jewish zillionaires telling their mulatto mistresses not to hang out with blacks at basketball games.
Meanwhile, outside the realm of liberal ideology:
At the time of the contribution, Dr. Ira Kurtz, who is the chair of the school’s Nephrology department, noted that kidney disease affects 500 million people worldwide, including a “disproportionate” number of African Americans and Latinos.
“Blacks are more than three times as likely as whites to develop kidney disease and account for a third of U.S. kidney patients. Outrage won’t help their cause,” Virginia Postrel writes for Bloomberg View.
Who knows how much misery and incapacitation could have been prevented with that $3 million? But the important thing to the educrats at UCLA is their absurd moral posturing — as if anything could be less moral than denying care to the sick in the name of a diseased ideology, political correctness.
On a tip from Wiggins. Cross-posted at Moonbattery.
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Arab Women in Western print press during the Arab Spring: Image and Perception in Germany
Zahra Mustafa-Awad, Monika Kerner-Ludwig and Majdi Sawalha, Jordan & the U.S.A; ID LLCE2016-281; News coverage of Arabs in Western press has, for decades, involved negative stereotypes and distorted images. In particular, Arab women have been portrayed as victims of their cultures oppressed by their male compatriots. In the last few years, dramatic events took place in the Arab World, especially in the so- called Arab Spring countries. The role of women in these events has been highlighted in Western press in certain occasions and neglected in many others. This research project investigates the impact of Arab women’s representation in selected Western newspapers during the Arab Spring on changing their recurrent negative image. In particular, the study focuses on the semantic analysis of the news reports on Arab women published during the period 2010- 2014 by popular German, American and British newspapers. The concentration is on contribution of lexical choice to changing their recurrent negative stereotypes, on one hand; and to their perception by German university students, on the other. The focus is on the relationship between the lexical items featuring in the news reports and those used by the students to express their attitudes towards them. Preliminary results show that the general image of Arab women in Western press has shifted during the Arab Spring from that of an oppressed victim to that of a freedom fighter seeking her rights. The results also show that there is a clear relationship between the portrayal of Arab women in Western newspapers and German students' attitudes towards of them. These results have implications for media education.
Key words: Discourse Analysis, Arab Women, Arab Spring, Western Press, Stereotypes
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ARIEL PROTOTYPES CALENDAR 2012
When the BSA Works, at Small Heath in Birmingham, were being demolished in the early 1970s, brothers Tim & George Healey were urgently contacted to tell them that the Drawing Office was being emptied and the contents burned. Tim and George dashed down in their van and saved what they could. All surviving BSA, Sunbeam and other drawings were passed onto the appropriate owners’s clubs, as were the Ariel drawings.
For the 2005 Stafford Classic Bike Show. the AOMCC’s award winning Club Stand had the theme of : ‘Ariels that Ariel never made’. The bikes on show included a four-stroke Leader and two examples of the Healey 1000/4 as well as a replica Square Four Mk.IV, so I was asked in advance if I could ‘tidy up’ some of the damaged drawings of ‘suggested prototypes’. I did so and they were displayed as A3 posters on the stand.
The drawings in this calendar are some of these, including some that I have “finished off’ in a way that I supposed that the factory may have done, had they ever marketed them
RRB, April 2011
The calendar is new.

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Modern Analysis – Proto Rhythm 12”
$23.00 / Sold Out
“Modern Analysis is a new alias project for this their debut 12”. The duo was driven by these times of change and transformation in our world where we feel odd, lost or alienated. Lives have been lost, which has been greatly emotional for humanity. Everyone has a limited time on this planet and nothing stays the same - everything is in constant change.
“Proto Rhythm I”
"...A story of friendship, truth, soul, joy, tears, blood, sweat and love
that has only grown stronger through the years that has now
manifested into this musical creation...dedicated to our respective loves,
Camille n Vicki Vale."
Proto Rhythm II
"...The story stays the same but in these unprecedented times more than
ever we need love.... unity and the annihilating, life affirming rhythm...
dedicated to our respective loves, Vicki Vale n Camille."
You are, we are, music is, life is, something special.
The Movement Continues onto the next plateau…”
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Like Allan said, this design is beautiful. I like the vertical spacing of the elements, the clean color palette, the clear narrative of what BySellAds Pro is as you make your way down the page. I’m not hip on the idea that it’s not so clear how to get your hands on the app itself but that’s just how they rolled it. However the clear images of the app make it super easy to get the vibe of the thing.


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The statue of unity is a colossal statue of Indian independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel located in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the world’s tallest statue, measuring 182 metres (597 ft) in height.
India’s Statue of Unity is the world’s tallest statue, and it’s definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in the area!
The bronze statue at the Narmada Dam is an engineering marvel. The monument is located in the middle of the Narmada River, approximately 3.2km from the Sadhu Bet. The Statue of Unity is also considered one of the finest places to visit near Ahmedabad. Tourists from Ahmedabad often visit this place during weekends and spend quality time there.
Top Places to visit near statue of unity
There are plenty of places to visit near the Statue of Unity, so if you have some extra time on your hands, make sure to check them out! There are plenty of things to see and do, so you’ll definitely be able to find something that interests you.
- Jungle Safari Park
Just a short 2 km drive from the Statue of Unity, this is the perfect place to visit with your family. With more than 1500 birds and animals, you’re sure to see something new. This park also has India’s largest ‘Walkway bird dome’ where you can see numerous birds up close. Entry fee is is ₹ 125 for kids and ₹ 200 for adults. The park will be open for a trial basis from 18th February 2020 and with public reviews, they hope to make further improvements.
- Sardar Sarovar Dam
The Statue of Unity is the world’s tallest statue, and it is situated on a river island 3.8 kilometers downstream from the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River. The dam supplies water to four Indian states: Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra, and Rajasthan. The dam is also one of the largest in the world and a great place for outdoor activities such as hiking, bird watching, and crocodile sighting. You can also explore the nearby mountain ranges.
Poicha is a beautiful place 39 kilometers from the Sardar Patel Statue. There are many tourist spots nearby, such as the Nilkanthdham Swaminarayan temple, the Kuber Bhandari Shiva temple, Sayaji Baug, and the Mahatma Gandhi Nagar Gruh. The Iskcon temple and Ajwa Garden are also popular among tourists.
- Zarwani Waterfalls
Zarwani Waterfalls is a great place to get some fresh air and exercise. It’s just 14.4 kilometers from the Statue of Unity, so you can easily visit both in one day. You can go for a hike, have a picnic, or take some wildlife photographs. It’s a great place to relax and it’s very close to the Sardar Patel statue, so you can easily visit both in one day.
- Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary
The sanctuary, situated just 105 kilometers from the Statue of Unity, covers 607.70 square kilometers and is home to sloth bears, leopards, Rhesus macaques, Chausinga, barking deer, pangolins, herpetofauna, migratory birds, and flying squirrels. It is one of the best-forested areas of Gujarat, with Rajpipla trees dominating the landscape. For adventure lovers, this is surely one of the top places to visit near the Statue of Unity.
- Ninai Waterfalls
The waterfall is located about 101 kilometers from the statue of unity and provides a beautiful and picturesque location for visitors. The 30+ foot waterfall is located in Dediapada, and visitors can get a sight of the beautiful forest ranges beside the Shoolpaneshwar wildlife sanctuary.
- Valley of Flowers
Just a short 2.4 kilometers from the Statue of Unity you’ll find the beautiful Valley of Flowers. It’s home to over 100 varieties of flowers, climbers, bamboos, and colourful grasses, as well as two lovely lakes. And if you’re feeling adventurous, there are plenty of great hiking trails to explore, like the Reva Trek, Sadhu Trek, Vainkutth Baba Trek, Sardar Trek, and Ashwasthama Trek. Or if you’d prefer to stay closer to ground level, you can check out the Adventure Park, Garden of Five Senses, Selfie with Statue, or Sardar Garden.
The last stop on our list of the best places to visit near the statue of unity is Dediapada. This district is home to a variety of flora and fauna, and offers excellent trekking and camping options to attract tourists. Various places near the diistrict are Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Ninai Waterfall, Sagai Eco Camp Site, Mal-Samot, Chuliya hanuman temple, Devghat falls, Vadgam lake, etc.
- Shoolpaneshwar Mahadev Temple
The Mahadev temple is situated 6 kilometers from the Statue of Unity and is definitely worth the visit. There are plenty of things to do in the area surrounding the temple, such as trekking, hiking, sightseeing along the banks of the river, and even exploring wildlife in the nearby Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary.
- Vishal Khadi Eco Campsite
This campsite is located 7 kilometers from the statue of unity, in the middle of three different forest areas. Dediyapada Forest area, Karjan Forest area and Dang Forest area. If you’re looking for things to do nearby, you can visit the Fort of Dabhoi, the bathing ghats of Chandod and Garudeshwar on the river Narmada, or explore the Jain temples of Jagadia and the waterfalls.


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Here is a wonderful organisation doing some good in the world.
A friend of mine Gary, is cycling around Australia (approximately 13,000km) on an e-bike.
Gary is leaving in March 2023, and return home around four months later.
I’ve donated a couple of dollars to support this great cause.
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Senior U.S. defense and foreign policy officials are increasingly focused on a resurgent Russia and the threat it might pose in Europe.
Over the past two years, Russia has behaved aggressively in Ukraine and stepped up its bomber and submarine patrols. Indeed, NATO officials like Royal Navy Vice Adm. Clive Johnstone—commander of NATO's Maritime Command—have pointed out that Russian submarine activity in the North Atlantic is at an all time high. Meanwhile, Moscow is building up its forces in its Kaliningrad enclave. But what is NATO doing in response?
Here are five NATO weapons that will be used to deter Russian aggression in Europe.
While Russia has invested in some very capable new submarines, the United States Navy and its fleet of Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines still dominate beneath the waves of the Atlantic. Indeed, the United States’ fleet of Virginia-class boats will continue to grow and improve.
On Tuesday, U.S. defense secretary Ashton Carter said that the latest defense “budget invests over $8.1 billion in 2017, and more than $40 billion over the next five years,” giving the United States the “most lethal” submarine force in the world. “And it not only buys nine of our most advanced Virginia Class attack submarines over the next five years, it also equips more of them with a versatile Virginia payloads module, which triples each submarine's platform strike capacity from twelve Tomahawk missiles to forty.”
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
Though the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is years behind schedule, plagued with unending technical glitches, incurred massive cost overruns and will likely never deliver the capabilities that were originally promised, the stealthy new jet looks likely to become a formidable weapon in time. The F-35 won’t be the fastest, most maneuverable or even the best-armed aircraft on Earth—by many of those measures it’s sorely outclassed by current and even previous generation warplanes—but it has some key advantages.
The Joint Strike Fighter’s strengths are its stealth and sensors, which will allow it to penetrate and strike areas beyond the reach of conventional fighters while also collecting a detailed intelligence picture. The F-35 is also equipped with potent electronic warfare systems, which should prove to be useful.
With its operational requirements documents having been drawn up as the Cold War was ending, the F-35 is less than ideal for dealing with today’s ultra high-end threats emanating from Russia and China. As such, the F-35 is not a perfect or even necessarily a good aircraft, but it is the jet America has chosen to invest in for better or worse. American and allied aviators will have to make it work—and make it work in Europe.
Long Range Strike Bomber
Given Russia’s prowess at developing air defenses—particularly its efforts at developing low frequency radars that are capable of tracking fighter-sized stealth aircraft—the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) that is being developed over the next decade will be critical to holding targets deep inside Moscow’s heartland at risk.
While the LRS-B program is extremely secretive and is currently under protest, it is known that the requirements for the new stealth bomber call for it to be able penetrate into the densest of air defenses—even those backed by low frequency radar. That means that the new bomber will almost certainly be a flying wing design and might incorporate some electronic and cyber warfare capabilities to blind the lowest frequency VHF radars that it can’t evade with shaping alone.
The Leopard 2A7 is the latest in a long lineage of German tanks designs that started with the diminutive Panzerkampfwagen I—and it will continue to remain the backbone of the Bundeswehr and other NATO powers.
Though it first entered service in 1979, over the years, the Leopard 2 has been improved with a longer L55 cannon that offers far better performance against more heavily protected enemy tanks. One of the self-imposed limitations of the Leopard 2 is the fact that Germany refuses to use depleted uranium for its tank rounds—which means that the Bundeswehr has to find alternative materials. As such, German tank rounds are made out of tungsten—which does not quite offer the performance of a depleted uranium sabot round like the U.S. Army’s M829A3 or future M829E4 (A4 when operational).
Because of the limitations of tungsten ammunition, the Bundeswehr has some doubts as to the ability of its penetrator rounds to punch through the armor of the latest Russian tanks. Specifically, there might be instances where German ammunition might not have enough kinetic energy to ensure a kill against the T-80, T-90 and obviously the new T-14 Armata.
One option for the Germans is to test and certify American ammunition like the M829 series or develop its own depleted uranium sabot rounds. However, there are political and technical challenges that would have to be overcome. Firstly, there is strong political resistance to developing depleted uranium ammunition in Germany. Secondly, using American ammunition might be difficult since those rounds are built to such tight tolerances—it’s not clear if the M829 would be compatible with the longer L55 barrel on the newest Leopard 2 variants.
Boeing AH-64E Apache
The Boeing AH-64A Apache helicopter gunship was first introduced in 1986 as a weapon to blunt an anticipated Soviet armored spearhead punching through the Fulda Gap in what is now central Germany. The Apache proved itself an able tank killer during the 1991 Gulf War, decimating Iraq’s beleaguered forces.
Since then, the Apache has undergone many modernizations—adding ever improving sensors and weapons. But like its predecessors, the newest Apache models can carry sixteen Hellfire anti-attack weapons—or enough to wipe out a company of tanks in a single salvo.
While the Apache has mostly been used to fight insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan in recent years, the powerful gunship retains its formidable anti-tank punch.
Dave Majumdar is the defense editor for The National Interest. You can follow him on Twitter: @DaveMajumdar.
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The Second Installment of "Hidden Collections" from the National Death Penalty Archives Made Available
Jason Thomas, Graduate Assistant
Three new collections have recently been completed as part of the Building New Access Tools for the National Death Penalty Archive project and are available to researchers. The ongoing project to process and make available 10 collections from the National Death Penalty Archives is funded by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) as part of its Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives program. Finding aids to the Bill Pelke Papers, Murder Victims' Families for Reconciliation Records, and the Victor Streib Papers can now be found on the M.E. Grenander Special Collections and Archives webpage. Visitors may now request to see any part of these collections in the Marcia Brown Reading Room on the third floor of the Science Library.
The Bill Pelke Papers contain the records of political activist Bill Pelke and document his efforts toward the abolition of the death penalty in the United States from the late 1980s until the early 2000s. Pelke's life as a death penalty activist began in 1985 after his own grandmother was murdered by Paula Cooper, a fifteen year old girl who was subsequently sentenced to death. Pelke gained national attention for his efforts to save the life of his grandmother's killer. In 1989, Cooper's sentence was commuted to 60 years imprisonment, owing to recent changes in federal and state laws which barred the death penalty for defendants who committed crimes under the age of 16, prompted, in part, by Pelke's efforts. The collection includes materials from organizations in which Pelke was a member including Journey of Hope...from Violence to Healing, Murder Victims Families for Reconciliation, Amnesty International, and the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty.
Murder Victims' Families for Reconciliation is a national death penalty abolition organization founded by Marie Deans in 1976 which supports coordinated efforts to abolish the death penalty in all cases. The organization includes family members of both homicide victims and those executed as well as their respective supporters. The Murder Victims' Families for Reconciliation Records document the organization's fight to abolish the death penalty from 1977 to 2007.
The Victor Streib Papers contain the records of Victor Streib, a retired professor of law and recognized authority on the death penalty, especially its application to women and juveniles. The collection contains case files, papers, journal articles and other written materials about juveniles and women who were sentenced to death or executed. It also consists of materials from Streib's case work from the mid-1980s to the mid-2000s, when he was working as counsel to a handful of death penalty cases, and researching the history of how that punishment has been applied in the United States.
These collections join the previously completed Leigh B. Bienen Papers and the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Records, both processed under the Building New Access Tools for the National Death Penalty Archive project. The David C. Baldus Papers and the Michael Mello Papers are nearly completed as well and will be made available to researchers in fall 2015. These collections document the research and legal fight against the death penalty by two of the leading experts in the field.

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Year Published: 2014
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Since Poetry Aloud Here! was published, poetry written for young people has gained interest as an educational tool. This revamped and expanded followup guides educators toward innovative ways to use poetry and establish an atmosphere that encourages individual participation and creativity. Blending information and inspiration, Vardell
Updated with a new bibliography, this book is the perfect resource that helps librarians and educators use poetry to fire children’s imaginations.
- Offers practical strategies for reading aloud and teaching poetry in both formal and informal situations
- Details best practices gleaned from years in the field, with numerous suggestions that cross the curriculum––from literature to science and math
- Includes expanded lists of poems, poet profiles, book-poetry pairings, and other tools useful for programming and collection development
Table of Contents
Chapter One Why Make Poetry a Priority?
Chapter Two Which Poets Are Popular?
Chapter Three What Poetry Do Children Enjoy?
Chapter Four How Do You Promote Poetry?
Chapter Five How Do You Present Poetry to Children?
Chapter Six What Happens after You Share the Poem?
One Final Word
Appendix A Poems Cited in “Ten Strategies for Sharing Poetry Out Loud”
Appendix B Noteworthy Poets Writing for Young People
Appendix C Bibliography of Children’s Poetry Books
About the Author
Sylvia M. Vardell
is currently a professor at Texas Woman’s University in the
School of Library and Information Studies, where she teaches graduate courses
in children’s and young adult literature. She received her PhD from the University
of Minnesota in 1983. She has published articles in Book Links
, English Journal
, Reading Teacher
, New Advocate
, Young Children
, Social Education
and Horn Book
, as well as several chapters and books on language and literature,
including The Poetry Teacher’s Book of Lists
, Poetry People: A Practical Guide
to Children’s Poets
, and the popular Poetry Friday
series coedited with Janet Wong.
Her current work focuses on poetry for children. Since 2006 she has organized and hosted the annual Poetry
Round-Up at the Texas Library Association Conference. She recently was coeditor
of the international journal Bookbird
and previously was president of the Children’s
Literature Assembly and of the United States Board on Books for Young People. She blogs at Poetry for Children
”The inclusion of both a list of references and an index make this volume valuable not only for reading cover to cover but also as a reference for specific points of integrating poetry into a classroom or other setting with children. While the focus is elementary students, the techniques and tips can often extend to older children as well. "
— ARBA"[A] stellar reference and teaching volume, which is highly recommended for those who hope to extend the reach of poetry beyond the pages of books."
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Kids are now able to draw online and even animate the drawings. In addition to this, one of the most popular forms of online entertainment is basic online coloring pages. If the coloring books of yesterday are fading away, coloring pages for kids on the internet have definitely taken their place. The coloring pages for kids can contain any style of picture imaginable, and some websites, such as TheDollPalace.com, create their own coloring pages using some of the site's most popular dolls.
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Rockwood block party brings families together for fun evening
A group of Rockwood neighbors came together for a free, fun-filled evening block party to celebrate community and reclaim a stretch of city blocks reeling from summer shootings.
Friday evening, Aug. 5, a team of nonprofits, helmed by Gresham's Youth Services Division, hosted the Yamhill Block Pizza Party along blocked off Southeast 190th and Southeast Yahmill Street. The location was chosen because of gunfire that rang out a few months back, necessitating police investigations.
True to its name, the block party had slices of pizza and treats, live music, Legos and remote-controlled cars, workout equipment, giveaways, games, and community resources and information. All of it was free and family friendly.
Joining Gresham's Youth Services Division were Play Grow Learn, Family of Friends Mentoring, The Underground and ASIS Church, the Gresham Police Department, Latino Network, New Avenues for Youth, Outreach Oregon, and Day One Tech.
This was the latest event hosted by the Youth Services Division. They have been leading Friday Night Basketball, Summer Kids in the Park, summer internships and more. Visit bit.ly/3vFRhsl for more information.
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By Tamira Smith, EnStarz | Jul 10, 2012 01:10 PM EDT
Spike-Lee is working on a Michael Jackson documentary in order to honor the 25thanniversary of the legendary pop singer's album "Bad."
The famous director referred to Jackson's footage and unreleased tracks as "a treasure chest of findings." Lee was already a close friend to Jackson, and considers it an honor to be able to work on this project.
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"We have footage in this documentary that no one's ever seen, stuff that Michael shot himself, and behind-the-scenes stuff," he said in an interview Monday with the Associated Press. "We had complete access to the vaults of Michael Jackson. ... He wrote 60 demos for the 'Bad' record. Only 11 made it. So we got to hear a lot of that stuff, too, so it was just a great experience."
The documentary is set to show the behind-the-scenes making of the iconic album "Bad." It will feature homemade videos by Jackson, allowing fans to see a more intimate side of the mega-star.
"He had a great sense of humor, and he was funny - so you'll see a lot of that stuff," Lee said.
While putting together the documentary, Lee interviewed tons of stars, from Kanye West to Mariah Carey to Sheryl Crow. Crow has a more personal connection to this movie because she was Jackson's background singer on the "Bad" tour.
"We really divided it into two things: Artists today who were influenced by Michael, and then people who worked side by side - musicians, songwriters, technicians, engineers, people at the label, who were all committed to Michael, to the follow-up to the biggest record of all time, which still is 'Thriller," Lee told the Associated Press.
Lee's film is a part of a plethora of events and materials that are being put together to honor the music icon. The album is being re-released Sept.18, which will include never released tracks, along with a DVD, and bonus footage. Although Lee's documentary doesn't have an exact release date, it is expected to be released later in the year.
Since MJ was one of Lee's closest friends and inspirations, he still plans to hold his now traditional birthday tribute to Jackson in Brooklyn, N.Y, on Aug. 25. This would have marked Jackson's 54 birthday.
"This year we're going to focus on the 'Bad' album, we're going to focus on the 25th anniversary, but at the same time we're going to play his full catalog, including the Jackson 5 and the Jacksons," he said to the Associated Press. "It's going to be even bigger and better this year."
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Kenwood | 4th of July Hometown Parade & Blues in the Park | 2015
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Local efforts involving city government, the business community, residents and other stakeholders to identify and revitalize underutilized public spaces. The process upgrades existing public spaces through small-scale, short-term projects such as traffic calming, pedestrian improvements and street furniture.
Placemaking is a term that began to be used beginning in the 1970s by architects and planners to describe the process of creating squares, plazas, parks, streets, and waterfronts that will attract people because they are pleasurable or interesting. Placemaking is often characterized by a focus on human activities and community involvement. Landscape often plays an important in the design process.


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Save the Date! Saturday, July 30th at Pontiac City Square there will be the ultimate BBQ Festival in Oakland County! Join in the fun of flavorful ribs, cool drinks, live music, and more. This is a one-day event you don’t want to miss!
Piggyback BBQ Festival is a summer celebration of music, food, bourbon, and craft beer in Pontiac’s historic downtown. This event will host some of the greatest blues and Motown cover bands such as Blues Lady Champagne, Roschelle Laugh, and Dale Robertson Blues Band. It will also be the host of some fierce amateur and professional, cash prize BBQ competitions. In addition to all the good music and food, there will also be a tasteful assortment of specialty liquors and craft beers.
To add to the fun, Dorsey Schools will also be participating in this exciting event. We will be performing the following cooking demonstrations:
- Wet vs. Dry Rib Demo
- Veggie Sides Demo
- Worldwide Ribs Demo
- Safety Demo
Be sure to come out and join us for this fun family event, and take part in all the good food, good music, and good times.
If you have a passion for not only eating tasty food but making it as well, then a career in the Culinary Arts may be for you. Dorsey Schools is a great place to pursue your culinary education and start your path toward a career in the Culinary Arts.
The Culinary Arts program at Dorsey Schools provides students with hands-on experience and education in the Culinary Arts in both kitchen and classroom settings. Some of the topics taught in classes are fundamental skills such as proper sanitation, knife cuts, cooking techniques, food preparation, catering, and professionalism. Students in the program will also learn kitchen management skills such as menu planning, pricing and inventory control
The Culinary Arts training program is offered at the following Dorsey Schools campus locations:
Does a career in the Culinary Arts sound right for you? If so then please give us a call at 888-422-1188 or Request Info Online
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The following Ember Vent is 250mm wide x 200mm high in Colorbond with safety folds and mounting holes.
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The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) invites Civil Society Organizations to apply for project funding. Project proposals may be submitted online between 22 November to 22 November 2019 at https://www.un.org/democracyfund. Please visit https://www.un.org/democracy…/content/call-project-proposals for guidelines, FAQs and lessons learned for applicants.
The World Food Programme (WFP) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to support the Royal Government of Bhutan in the transition of school feeding to a National School Feeding and Nutrition Programme.
The project, which will be implemented over a period from 2019 to 2023 with US$4 million funding provided by KOICA, and aims to address the double burden of malnutrition by focusing on reduction of micro-nutrient deficiencies, as well as over-nutrition and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) related to poor diets, alcohol, tobacco and lack of physical activity. NCDs are now responsible for 69% of the reported disease burden in the country.
In support of the project implementation, WFP, together with government partners, is introducing the Menu Optimizer Tool through an algorithm that calculates the most nutrition-rich menu at the lowest cost and with the highest proportion of local food. WFP will also launch a digital game-based learning platform to support more interactive and engaging nutrition and health education for schoolchildren.
To observe World AIDS Day, a storytelling session on the theme “My Story: Living Life with HIV,” is currently ongoing at Samtse. This side-event is organized by the UN in Bhutan in collaboration with Lhak Sam and Rainbow Bhutan: “Celebrating Diversity” and supported by UNAIDS.
The main objective of this event is to share stories of courage to inspire not only people living with HIV but everyone to work as a community to make a difference in the AIDS response.
Opening the event, the Health Minister, Lyonpo Dechen Wangmo, on the two new people living with HIV who went public today said, “their life is going to be different from today. Unless we work together, we will never achieve our aspirations. If we understand their problems and find solutions. The magnitude of an epidemic like this is more dangerous for a small society.”
“Communities around the world are at the heart of this response―helping people to claim their rights, promoting access to stigma-free health and social services, ensuring that services reach the most vulnerable and marginalized, and pressing to change laws that discriminate. As the theme of this year’s observance rightly highlights, communities make the difference.”- UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres:
Breaking the silence is the FIRST step to transforming the culture of gender-based violence. It’s time to SPEAK UP and BREAK the cycle of ABUSE!
Rape, a single word with devastating impact that spans decades, even generations. It destroys bodies and minds and puts peace in jeopardy. When left unpunished or trivialized, it creates a pervasive culture where sexual violence is normalized, women and girls are undervalued, and entire communities and nations are left fractured.
The UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign will mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, from 25 November to 10 December, under the theme, “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape”. Join us in galvanizing actions around the world to take a stand against sexual violence in all contexts and spark a global conversation about what it will take to prevent and end rape.
The Resident Coordinator of UN in Bhutan welcomed the Executive Director of UNFPA, Dr. Natalia Kanem to Bhutan. Dr. Natalia is on a 4-day visit at the invitation of the Royal Government of Bhutan. While in the country, Dr. Natalia will open the seminar on “ICPD25 in Bhutan” at Paro College of Education, visit the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital and attend the ICPD dialogue. The Executive Director will also call on the Foreign Minister and the Health Minister.


Hobby Master HA3817 Israeli Defense Force General Dynamics F-16A Netz Fighter - 107 Squadron "Knights of the Orange Tail", Etzion AB, Raid on Osirak, June 7th, 1981 (1:72 Scale)
"In striking Iraq, Israel showed that a preventive strike can be made, something that was not in doubt. Israel's act and its consequences however, make clear that the likelihood of useful accomplishment is low. Israel's strike increased the determination of Arabs to produce nuclear weapons. Arab states that may attempt to do so will now be all the more secretive and circumspect. Israel's strike, far from foreclosing Iraq's nuclear future, gained her the support of some other Arab states in pursuing it. And despite Prime Minister Begin's vow to strike as often as need be, the risks in doing so would rise with each occasion."
- Kenneth Waltz, an American political scientist. discussing the Raid on Iraq's nuclear facility known as "Osirak"
The Netz 107 is a General Dynamics F-16A block 10 Fighting Falcon of the Israeli Air Force, tail number 107. Netz 107 participated in Operation Opera, bombing the Osiraq nuclear reactor, and was later credited with 6.5 enemy aircraft kills, a world record number of kills for an F-16.
The first F-16A/B Netz fighters arrived in Israel during 1980 and were issued to 117 Squadron (Israel) of the Israeli Air Force. Netz 107 was the first F-16 to touch Israeli soil when it landed on July 2nd, 1980, at Ramat David Airbase.
On June 7th, 1981, a Netz 107 took part in Operation Opera, piloted by Amos Yadlin, and was the second F-16 to strike the Osiraq nuclear reactor after wing leader Zeev Raz.
Netz 107 scored its first aerial kill on April 21st, 1982, when pilot Zeev Raz shot down a Syrian Air Force MiG-23. During Operation Peace for Galilee it shot down six more Syrian aircraft. On June 9th, 1982, Eliezer Shkedi shot down two MiG-23s, although one was shared with another pilot. On Friday, June 11th, 1982, pilot Eithan Stiva shot down four Syrian aircraft.
Several years later Netz 107 was re-allocated to 253 Squadron (Israel) along with other F-16A/Bs. In 2015 it was retired from service and put on display at the Israeli Air Force Museum.
Pictured here is a gorgeous 1:72 scale diecast replica of a IDF General Dynamics F-16A Netz fighter that was attached to 107 Squadron "Knights of the Orange Tail", then participating in the Raid on Osirak in Iraq during 1981.
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Historical Account: "Operation Opera" - Operation Opera, also known as Operation Babylon, was a surprise Israeli air strike carried out on June 7th, 1981, that destroyed a nuclear reactor under construction 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) southeast of Baghdad, Iraq. This operation was after Iran's Operation Scorch Sword that damaged this nuclear facility months before.
In 1976, Iraq purchased an "Osiris"-class nuclear reactor from France. While Iraq and France maintained that the reactor, named Osirak by the French, was intended for peaceful scientific research, the Israelis viewed the reactor with suspicion, and said that it was designed to make nuclear weapons. On June 7th, 1981, a flight of Israeli Air Force F-16A fighter aircraft, with an escort of F-15As, bombed and heavily damaged the Osirak reactor. Israel claimed it acted in self-defense, and that the reactor had "less than a month to go" before "it might have become critical." Ten Iraqi soldiers and one French civilian were killed. The attack took place about three weeks before the elections for the Knesset.
The attack was strongly criticized around the world and Israel was rebuked by the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly in two separate resolutions. The destruction of Osirak has been cited as an example of a preventive strike in contemporary scholarship on international law.


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The festive season is here and guests from all over the world are visiting the Cape Winelands. At Leopard’s Leap our delightful summer program of #thingstodo promises to entertain the young and old, the calm and excitable, wine-drinkers, foodies and those interested in an original and entertaining Winelands and South African experience.
Distributed in more than 40 countries, the Leopard’s Leap portfolio of wines offers something for everyone. Join the enthusiastic Leopard’s Leap wine tasting ambassadors for an informal tutored tasting or book for a private tasting.
Choose from a selection of the juiciest cuts from the Rotisserie – pork belly with the crispiest of crackling, tender fillet of beef, slow roasted lamb neck, succulent chicken – and dish up from the Harvest Table’s wide variety of seasonal sides and salads.
Food lovers wanting to fine-tune or expand their culinary skills are invited to take part in a program of cooking classes conducted by Leopard’s Leap in-house chef Pieter de Jager and visiting local and international chefs.
Kitchen inspirations, culinary literature, beautiful gifts and fun presents, the shop at Leopard’s Leap offers a tempting and original variety!
Food & Wine Pairing
Introducing the beauty of well-matched food and wine combinations, the Culinaria Food & Wine Pairing presents guests with a tasting of the six wines in the Leopard’s Leap Culinaria Collection, each paired with an example of an ideal food partner.
For those who enjoy experimenting with flavours and trends, the Leopard’s Leap wine cocktails offer a wonderful opportunity to try something new.
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South Africa is a melting pot of cultures and all of these influence food traditions and styles of cooking. Ideal for international visitors or culinary tourists, Leopard’s Leap presents a South African hands-on cooking class, cooking demonstration or food and wine pairing sharing the energy and diversity of South Africa with an array of dishes that reflects regionality and culture.
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So, everyone seems to be wondering why the hell Donald Trump is taking the time to visit the President of Mexico (an obviously unwanted visit, may I add) at this point. Well, for an answer, I turn to my wife: Trump is enduring the flight down and back, and whatever boring meetings he has to put up with, for one thing only: five seconds of video showing him shaking hands with Vicente Fox and smiling. Two months from now that scrap of coverage will appear in all sorts of TV spots designed to convince the gullible that people in Mexico just love him. Will they fall for that? Probably a few will. Probably not many, but if the mainstream press does its usual job for the Republicans, who knows? It could be enough.


The future success of Network Ten appears to be a bit murky, amid reports the broadcaster is struggling to get back in the black.
Media reports suggest that Ten Network Holdings’ shares were placed into a trading halt on Tuesday morning, ahead of a company announcement.
#BREAKING: Network Ten has placed shares into a trading halt over uncertainty surrounding its next round of funding.
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There is talk Network Ten will announce it is entering voluntary administration after three key backers decided not to support a new funding deal to refinance a $200 million loan according to The Australian.
The Australian also reported that Ten shareholders Lachlan Murdoch, Bruce Gordon and James Packer have chosen not to guarantee a new $250m loan to replace the existing $200m overdraft. Tbat amount needs to be repaid to the Commonwealth Bank in December.
Ten company secretary Stuart Thomas provided an update to the ASX on Tuesday.
That correspondence confirms that those guarantors do not intend to extend or increase their support for the company’s credit facilities beyond the term of the current facilitiy which expires on 23 December 2017.


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Family law disputes have a nasty reputation. These attorneys often have to mediate between two previously married people struggling to even be in the same room with each other.
There’s no denying that people carry a lot of baggage into these hearings, which means anything can happen. Your ex-partner’s attorney might present a highly emotional and convincing case for why you should not receive full custody. You need to be prepared for anything with an experienced family lawyer.
These law practitioners specialize in child support, child custody, child visitation, divorce, guardianships, and many other cases. These cases are very sensitive, so you need to be assured that your lawyer will have your best interests at heart and take on your case with an empathetic approach.
Here are three signs of an experienced family lawyer to keep in mind when considering who will represent you.
1) They Have Exceptional Family Law Knowledge
The biggest mistake you could make is hiring a lawyer who doesn’t specialize in family law because it will cost you less.
According to these family lawyers on the Gold Coast, many clients ask an attorney friend who practices a different law to represent them for free or a reduced fee. However, any good family lawyer will strongly advise you against going for a better offer. You will regret not paying the appropriate legal fees when you don’t get the outcome you need in court.
Remember that hiring a lawyer who has trained in family law and understands its loopholes will make a massive difference to your case’s outcome. Yes, there are lawyers everywhere, but if your case is specifically family-related, then you’re better off hiring someone who has actually trained in the field.
You need a legal team that not only has experience and connections with experts such as barristers, counselors, mediators, accountants, and financial planners.
2) They Offer Emotional Support
As previously mentioned, hiring an experienced family lawyer means they are well-trained in approaching sensitive cases. For example, cases like child custody and divorce often exude high emotions and immense stress levels. But no matter how sensitive your situation may be, a good lawyer will know how to strategize and use your emotions as ammunition in court.
Not only do they handle your legal needs and court proceedings, but they have your best interests at heart, which gives them the drive to achieve the results you need because they care about you.
3) They Serve As Counselors
More often than not, attorneys can also serve as counselors and mediators between disputing couples. It’s possible that your lawyer could play a huge role in negotiating between you and your ex when you’re communication is difficult.
Often, families need an unbiased perspective from a third party, and a family lawyer is trained to evaluate situations and make people understand the importance of one another.
Because of this, they ensure that important decisions aren’t hastily made under the influence of high emotions. They provide advice to families about the consequences and proceedings of family disputes, sometimes resulting in families resolving the issues themselves and eliminating the need to take legal action altogether.
When it comes to hiring a family lawyer, know that experience is paramount. Years working in family court gives the best attorneys a leg up; not only do they have a better track record, but they also know how to approach emotional conflict and mediation.
We recommend finding a family lawyer that you connect with. Do some research and call the main office to ask for a consultation. A good lawyer will listen to your case for free and will guide you from there, mapping out what working together will be like. Remember these three signs during your first meeting to figure out if the attorney is right for you!

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