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Portland Hostels offer an alternative place to spend the night that is clean, safe, and cheap. The hostels offer dorm rooms and private rooms and one even offers sleeping outside in a tent if the dorm rooms are full. These hostels in Portland below are ideally located for visiting Portland attractions in the downtown area and both are a short distance to public transportation. They are an excellent choice for cheap lodging in Portland.
These two Portland Hostels are members of Hostelling International and prices quoted are for members. There is an additional $3 charge for nonmembers. You can purchase membership at the hostels themselves.
The Northwest Portland International Hostel & Guesthouse is located in northwest Portland just a short distance from the Nob Hill District, the Pearl District, and downtown Portland. You only have a three-block walk to access Portland's wonderful public transportation system which includes light-rail, street car, and bus service.
You will find lots of restaurants within a short distance offering all kinds of food including traditional American home cooking, pub food, Chinese, Thai, Greek, Japanese, and Italian. In addition there are bakeries and coffee houses close by. Many of these establishments will give you a discount if you have an HI card. For instance, Rogue Ales Public House will give you 75 cents off a pint of beer.
You can also receive discounts on van trips to the great outdoors with Eco Tours and you can register for your trip right at the hostel's front desk. You can take a trip to Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, the Columbia Gorge, and the Oregon Coast.
Now about this Portland hostel itself. The hostel has 4-bed, 6-bed, and 8-bed dorms. The 8-bed dorms are divided into smaller sections. Rates run between $20 and $25 depending on the day of the week and time of year. Children under 14 traveling with their family stay for half price. There is a 12.5% lodging tax. Bed linens are included and towels are available for fifty cents. Sleeping bags are not allowed.
Private double rooms are available for $42 to $54 a night depending on the season. A family room is available that sleeps four for between $54 and $74 a night depending on the season. If you are a single person wanting a private room, there may be a discount and weekly rates are available.
The group lodging facility has beds for 32 people and two private rooms for leaders. There is a fully equipped kitchen, meeting space, courtyard with BBQ, and dining room.
The hostel offers free bread and bagels, free local phone calls, free WiFi for your laptop, laundry, and storage locker. You also have late check out and 24-hour access with no curfew.
Northwest Portland International Hostel & Guesthouse
425 NW 18th Avenue (& Glisan Street)
Portland, OR 97209
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This is one of the Portland Hostels on the east side of the Willamette River. The Hawthorne District is one of Portland's vibrant neighborhoods and it is a place where you can find any service you might be looking for including lots of interesting shops and an abundance of restaurants and cafes. It is a short bus ride into downtown Portland.
The hostel is in one of those old Arts and Crafts style Portland houses. Dorm beds are available for between $17 and $22 a night depending on the season. Children must be at least seven years old to stay in a dorm room. Private rooms are $40 to $48 a night depending on the season with $10 additional charge for more than two adults. Children under 18 are free. As with all Portland lodging there is a 12.5 percent room tax.
The hostel has a fully equipped kitchen and there are grocery stores close by. Bed linens are provided and towels are available for $1. Free bread and bagels are available and you can have pancakes for $1 a piece. There is a free wireless connection for your laptop and laundry facilities. If all beds are reserved you may be offered a tent in the back yard with a $5 reduction in price.
You have 24-hour access--there is no lockout. However, the desk closes at 10:00 pm so you must be checked in by then. Storage lockers are provided and there is safe storage for your bike.
A note of warning: A most important permanent resident is Bailey, the cat. Bailey is not allowed in the dorms but you should think about this if you are allergic.
HI-Portland, Hawthorne District
3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214
Toll Free: 1-866-447-3031


To the Editor:
The establishment of a Community Preservation Fund will appear as a ballot question for Shrewsbury residents on the upcoming election on November 3, 2020. This fund will receive money from the state for various projects including recreation, open space protection, historic preservation, and affordable housing.
I urge Shrewsbury citizens to vote yes on this ballot question. In considering the preservation of open land space, it is most clear that plant and wild animal life would thrive and open space would generate a cleaner and more plentiful water supply for the town.
Preservation of open land space would also decrease water consumption and ease the strain on the sewer system because construction of home and business structures would be regulated and could be decreased. This could also lead to school, police, and fire department budgets that would require smaller increases.
The yearly average assessment per homeowner will be $47.21; 50% of all homeowners will have a yearly assessment that is less than $41.64.
A yes vote will improve the quality of life for all Shrewsbury residents.
Charles Garabedian, Ph.D.


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Why do the prices of fire doors differ?
Today, a middleman, in order to cooperate with us on a northern project of a real estate company, brought the cost details and drawings of the manufacturers he cooperated with in the south to us to analyze, why our price is higher than the price in the south. After analysis, they have no door frame except for the paint door There is a difference in the process of directly mounting on the door cover, and the cost of the gusset and gusset is higher than them. The other costs are lower than them. The total cost should be lower than the cost of the southern company. The gross profit of sales and installation management is also similar to that of the southern manufacturers. He felt that our production plus profit was too high.
I told him that the price is determined by the market, and the price of our production is also determined based on the order quantity and the market price. The price we set now, the current order quantity can still meet our production, indicating that it is the market price. It can be said that the market in the north is better than the market in the south, and the competition is not so fierce. He especially wanted our price to be the same as the price in the South. I told him that it is currently not possible. Why can we still drop the price when we receive orders for this price? It may drop to that price one day, or it may be lower than that price. It depends on the market conditions. The market is heaven. Our respect and adapt to the market. Really realize that the price is determined by the market, not the cost.钢质防火门价格报价 Previous post: Price quotes for steel fire doors 消防门价格表 Next: Fire door price list

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§ 47. Mr. Ashton
asked the Secretary of State for Employment what advice is given by his Department to children leaving school who are unable to find a job.
§ Mr. Dudley Smith
Careers officers co-operate closely with the schools in giving careers advice to young people before they decide to leave school. The advice given to those for whom no jobs are immediately available will vary according to the personal circumstances, interests and abilities of each individual and according to employment prospects in the area.


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This paper presents a study to estimate the costs of medical equipment maintenance service. The purpose was to demonstrate how Activity Based Costing (ABC) could be used to determine the costs of procedures performed at a clinical engineering department. The study was developed at the Center for Biomedical Engineering (CEB). The maintenance procedures to be costed were defined by the transitions of states recorded In the service orders. The operational costs during the year 2001 were allocated to five support cost centers and three service cost centers. The costs accumulated in the support cost centers were allocated to the service cost centers. The driver units were determined from the days spent in transitions and the number of occurrences of transitions. The total costs of the services cost centers divided by the number of driver units were the activity driver rate of each service cost center. The activity driver rate was used to assign costs to each type of service order. The results showed that the costs of service orders depend on the sequence of transitions of states.
Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 2002. 24th Annual Conference and the Annual Fall Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society EMBS/BMES Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the Second Joint (Volume:3 )
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Family Fun Day
Saturday 30 July 12 - 4 pm
Sayers Croft Centre Ewhurst GU6 7SS
Here's a fun, family afternoon out with a real difference!
Entrance £2, under 12s free Free parking – at owners risk
Set within 56 acres of ancient woodlands ponds, meadows and rivers, Sayers Croft Outdoor Centre, in partnership with Friends of Ewhurst Church, is opening up its many activities for an all-age community event.
There's a climbing tower, a zip wire challenge, a caving experience, pond dipping and even axe throwing! For anyone less actively inclined there’s a maze, a display of classic and unusual motor bikes, and a small "Village" of craft and other stalls and activities to suit all ages and pockets. A special display will give the chance to discover the complete history of Sayers Croft from its beginnings as a centre for children evacuated from London.
To give you the energy you need for the day - or just to relax - you can tuck into pizzas made by our local pizza van, have delicious burgers from Coverwood Farm, enjoy cakes with teas or coffees - or indulge in an ice cream. There is also a picnic area for everyone to bring their own.
Even if you can’t make the Day - you can still have chance to win one of our many excellent Raffle prizes. The top prize is £100 Cash and next in line is a Ewhurst Hamper filled with all sorts of local goodies.
Many more prizes are planned!
Raffle tickets will be on sale outside Hazelbank Country Store, The Street, Ewhurst on Sat ? July from 9 - 12.00. Alternatively, we can send you one or more books of tickets (5/book) to buy for yourself – or to sell to family and friends. Contact 01483 275047 or firstname.lastname@example.org for more details
Most of the activities will be available all the time. Some have an age restriction but most will be open to all.
Climbing Wall and Zip Wire From 6 years to Adult You must decide how you are going to climb up the brand new 11m climb tower - then whiz down the 30m long zip wire!
Caving Experience From 6 to 14 years
Explore the artificial cave, complete with fossils, stalactites and a ball-pit sump!.
Pond Dipping For all ages
Grab a net and find out what lurks beneath the surface of our ponds. Find fish, snails, tadpoles, newts and more!
Axe Throwing From 7 years to Adult
Try your hand at axe throwing, using angel axes in the woodland range

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This is the first monthly post for the Artful Readers Club, run and organized by the very talented Darcy of Art N' Sole . Each month we read a book (see bookshelf in sidebar) and then do a short review and some artwork that was inspired by our read. I am well out of my comfort zone here as I am no longer a regular reader and I am going to try to draw and paint as much as I can for the artwork. I normally rely on rubber stamping for my artistic release but for this challenge I am trying to extend my horizons.
My book for January is The Call of the Wild by Jack London. This book was first published in 1903 and came into my possession, via a sale at our local health centre, as I wanted to alter it to make a photo album of our two German Shepherd bitches Heidi and Lottie whom we bought as 13 week old pups in October 2011.
I loved this story. It is about a dog called Buck who is stolen from his comfortable southern home and sent north to Canada/Alaska, during the gold rush, to work as a sledge dog. Jack London truly understood the hierarchical structure of a canine pack and how they fitted in to the different environments in which they found themselves. I could relate my dogs' behaviour to the descriptions he gave in his narrative and it has helped me to appreciate the complexity of their interaction with humans. I chose this story for my first read as it is really only a long short story but I found myself page turning to find out what was going to happen next. If you like nature, the outdoors and dogs then this is a story for you.
"Here a yellow stream flows from rotted moose-hide sacks and sinks into the ground, with long grasses growing through it and vegetable mould over running it and hiding its yellow from the sun."
My painting, in acrylics, is of the gold panners' river. I have used gold leaf in between the boulders. Apologies for the large crease in the mixed media paper I used. It wasn't there when I started but appeared later when I had applied the paint. Does anyone know why this should happen?
Thank you for stopping by and do feel free to leave a comment - I appreciate them all.


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In my previous post I described how you can create a random stratified sampling using GRASS GIS. Unlike in GRASS GIS however, QGIS has a dedicated tool to do this. You can find it under ‘research tools’ in ‘Vector’ menu.
I came across this post by underdark about how to select a random sample from a table in PostgreSQL. You can achieve the same (selecting 1000 random features from a table) in SQLite using something like below:

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IT’S your responsibility.
That’s what an elderly couple near Winchester were told after a tree in their back garden was removed without notice, smashing their green house and newly-decorated garden, and leaving them with the £1,000 bill.
The ‘offending’ tree, which sat at the bottom of John and Gillian Chapman’s back garden in Sutton Scotney, was cut down in February by Hampshire County Council after complaints from neighbours during high winds.
The broken branches were left strewn across their garden shed, green house and plum tree – all of which have been damaged.
The mess, which has been left for over a month, is obstructing a large area of Oxford Road property’s back garden, and Mrs Chapman said she received no prior warning from the council.
“I was speaking to my next door neighbour and she said ‘Jill, I think they are out there cutting your tree down’,” she said.
“I didn’t think they could be because it was so windy. When I saw the devastation in the morning I was horrified.
“Hampshire County Council was going to charge us £1,000 for the call out.”
It was not until Itchen Valley County Councillor Jackie Porter stepped in that HCC waived the fee.
However, the retired osteopaths have since been told because the tree belongs to them, it is their responsibility to clean up the aftermath, and the county council are refusing to help.
Mrs Chapman, 73, said: “We have booked in for a tree surgeon to come and clean it up on April 17. That is the earliest he could come because he is inundated with work at the moment because of all this terrible weather.
“He has lived in Sutton Scotney since he was a boy so said he would help us.”
Even at the reduced rate the couple will still have to fork out £550 to see their garden back to tip top condition.
Jackie Porter said she thinks the council made a hasty decision to cut back the tree.
“The least they could do is come and clean up the mess,” she said.
“Mr and Mrs Chapman were already coping with a lot that weekend – the water was lapping at their front door. They were lucky their chickens weren’t killed by the branches as they were cut down, but their greenhouse was smashed.
“The County has an efficient tree team that could do this job in hours.”
Hampshire County Council's executive member for Economy, Transport and Environment, Cllr Sean Woodward, said the council's highways team was alerted to the tree dangerously swaying in the wind after calls to police from concerned neighbours.
He said: "Having unsuccessfully tried to contact the property owner, and even though the tree was on private property, a decision was made to put public safety first.
"As this matter concerned a tree on private property, it really is a matter for the owner's insurance, and the council has offered to fully support them in any insurance claim by providing evidence of the situation.
"I have also asked officers to consider if there is anything further that we can reasonably do to support removal of the remainder of the tree."

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Genesee County BEA adjusts its game plan to keep students plugged in to potential employers
Genesee’s large employers have stepped up to “premier” status in their continued support of the county’s Business/Education Alliance, a shared-services partnership offered by Genesee Valley BOCES to connect skilled trade-oriented students with the business community.
Director Karyn Winters (photo at right) on Monday afternoon updated members of the Genesee County Legislature’s Human Services Committee on BEA activity over the past year – emphasizing the many adjustments that were made to counteract COVID-19’s negative effect on programming and finances.
Afterward, in a telephone interview with The Batavian, she expounded upon some of these measures, which included introducing the Genesee County Premier Workforce Membership to big companies.
“The time seemed right this year because we knew that with our smaller businesses – the mom-and-pop shops who have normally been able and have been very supportive of the BEA – that things were probably going to be very tight budget-wise,” said Winters, a Pavilion native who has been serving as BEA director since 2017.
Winters said she expected a decrease in contributions this year due to the impact upon small businesses due to the coronavirus, but also realized that the larger companies were flourishing.
“We knew that our friends at Liberty Pumps, business is booming there, weren’t stretched financially, and we could ask for a lump sum of money to support us as the need was there to hire immediately,” she said. “We knew that this would be a good opportunity to approach those larger companies to just continue to support our mission.”
Seven Companies at the ‘Premier’ Level
Liberty Pumps, along with Bonduelle USA, Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC), HP Hood, O-AT-KA Milk Products, Turnbull Heating & Air Conditioning, and U.S. Gypsum, signed on to contribute $5,000 annually for the Premier Workforce Membership.
“We thought it might be valuable for those companies to save them some time and energy to just approach them once a year and say, for a flat rate, they could provide funding for all BEA events and services, rather than following up with them for donations for different events throughout the year,” she said.
These seven companies will receive: a gold sponsorship (valued at $2,500) of the GLOW with Your Hands career exploration event scheduled for Sept. 28 at the Genesee County Fairgrounds; a BEA Business Membership; sponsorship for all BEA summer career exploration camps and career days; a job fair for graduating seniors in June; and funding and support for purchasing specialized equipment needed in elementary, middle and high schools.
“The job fair is important for companies that have entry-level openings – where they can meet and potentially hire senior class members on the spot,” Winters said. “How nice for those seniors who might not be on the track to go to college to say I have a job lined up and my employer potentially has benefits that I’m going to need as an adult. I see it as a win-win for different organizations and for our community in general.”
Winters said having to cancel BEA’s various in-person career events during the 2020-21 school year and switch to virtual settings was disappointing, to say the least.
A Back to the Blackboard Moment
“Most of our programs have been in person, and we’ve never experienced anything like this where we’ve had to completely reinvent ourselves to allow us to continue to provide that career exploration programming while maintaining social distancing,” she said. “So, it was very much a back to the blackboard, rethink everything kind of moment for us … There was a lot of prediction of what we could do, and then just kind of diving in and going for it.”
She said the BEA utilized YouTube, Zoom and Google Meet to show career interviews and to connect people as best as possible.
“Even with Junior Achievement, one of the programs that we administer here in Genesee County, we had to reimagine the online format, and had to make sure that people were aware that the program still existed,” she said. “Nothing really changed except for a new format.”
Still, Winters said she can’t wait for a return to in-person learning and programming.
“I think this whole experience has kind of reinforced the importance of interacting with different people who have different perspectives and backgrounds. It just enhances what students are aware of career-wise and what is possible for them, too,” she offered. “I’m not saying that ‘virtual’ can’t provide that, but there’s something about the in-person that is that much more valuable, and I am looking forward to bringing that back when it is safe to do so.”
When exploring the BEA’s finances, it is evident that it is getting the most from its budget – which was a bit more than $71,000 for 2020-21.
Winters said the agency receives most of its backing from the school districts that are part of Genesee Valley BOCES, and also gets money from the business members and Genesee County.
Cost-sharing Makes Things Work
“Since we’re a shared service, each district pays on annual fee (which is partially reimbursed by New York State), she said, noting that school money covers her salary and benefits. “Schools receive great, quality programs at a fraction of the cost.”
Businesses pay anywhere from $100 to $220 per year, depending upon the number of employees, she said, with this money supporting career day events, scholarships and summer career camps.
“It makes those camps affordable for families, too, as we only charge $95 per student,” she said.
Funding from Genesee County has leveled out at $3,107 annually for the past five years, which equates to 40 cents per student based on 7,717 students under the Genesee Valley BOCES umbrella.
In her report, she noted that Wyoming County contributes $4,300 to its workforce development program, which breaks down to 89 cents per student.
“That is there more to point out how other counties are supporting their workforce development office and the value of that support,” Winters said. “It’s not necessarily to shame the county because I am more than grateful that Genesee County does contribute to the BEA. I think it is important that they do contribute.”
Winters said county funding is “crucial because we typically run a $1,000 to $3,000 deficit each year and that helps to fill our gaps so that we come out pretty balanced.”
Stein: County is Doing What it Can
Following Monday’s Human Services Committee meeting, Legislature Chair Rochelle Stein was asked about the county’s contribution in light of the challenges the BEA had been facing.
“The contract is based on our budget that we put together last November,” Stein said. “And because we have to budget that year ahead, changing that now -- without a full conversation -- is not going to happen.”
Stein pointed to the county’s “generous” history of sharing sales tax with outside agencies, but acknowledged that currently the county is “handcuffed in supporting those agencies that we would really like to.”
“The BEA has always been one that we knew that was shorted for the activities that they are doing, and the career exploration that they provide for our young people, and to bring them back to the careers that are here at home,” she said. “Yes, Karen makes a great case, but we also have the partnership in workforce development at the GCEDC, which helps to augment those career explorations. That’s one of their pillars and I know that they work really well together, right now, especially for our food processing industries and our mechatronic career exploration.”
Winters also thanked the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce for donating office space to the BEA at its Park Road location.
“That is a huge part of our budget. Because we have that connection and the Chamber believes in our mission, it allows us to operate on a shoestring budget,” she said.
As things seemingly are getting back to normal, Winters said plans are to hold three career exploration camps for middle school students in July – two culinary arts camps (Taste of Italy and Cookie Camp) and Camp Hard Hat. Each camp will be limited to 15 students.
For more information on the June job fair and the July summer camps, go to the BEA website – www.beagenesee.com.


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Can CBD oil help you sleep?
Cannabidiol (CBD) has become increasingly popular over the last few years as medical cannabis research and interest has grown around the US and the world. CBD is claimed to help with a wide variety of ailments but some of the most common being for trouble sleeping, stress, pain and anxiety. Specifically there has been new research highlighting the benefits of CBD for more effective REM sleep which can help reduce daytime sleepiness. A recent study showed that 79.2% of the studied adults with anxiety or poor sleep had their anxiety decrease within the first month. Sleep scores also improved in the first month for 66.7% of studied adults with little to no symptoms being well tolerated.
'It is particularly helpful for people whose sleep problems are due to anxiety,' explains Dr Brewer. 'A recent review of 72 adults with anxiety or poor sleep found that anxiety scores decreased within the first month in 79.2 per cent and remained decreased during the study duration. Sleep scores also improved within the first month in 66.7 per cent and it was well tolerated.'

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JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Florida., September 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CompXL from HCR Software Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of incentive compensation planning software, today launched a new technology partnership with UKG, a leading provider of human resources, payroll and workforce management solutions for everyone. With 250 technology and service partners, UKG provides one of the largest and most collaborative partner ecosystems in the HCM industry, focused on building better employee experiences for everyone to improve business outcomes.
Through this collaboration, organizations using both CompXL and UKG Pro can benefit from a seamless integration that shares the latest information between the two solutions. CompXL’s comprehensive and flexible features include salary and incentive planning workflow automation. CompXL fully supports even the most complex requirements, such as multi-currency, brand total reward reporting, multi-factor bonus calculations, and long-term reward planning and tracking.
“The ability to deploy incentive compensation at scale is key to engaging and retaining top talent,” said Jamie DavisPresident of HCR Software Solutions, Inc. “In these tumultuous times, having a flexible compensation package is key to engaging and retaining talent. We designed CompXL to combine the flexibility of Excel with the benefits workflow and cloud security so businesses can incentivize without compromise.With our new UKG partnership, we are excited to make CompXL easily accessible to UKG customers.
UKG suites are developed with the UKG Life-work Technology™ solution design approach. Life-work technology combines people systems that inspire employees with meaning and purpose and work systems to help businesses thrive.
“At UKG, we strive to build lasting partnerships with our customers, helping them create modern human experiences to drive better business results and anticipate employee needs beyond just work,” said Mike May, VP of Technology at UKG. “By cultivating a highly engaged ecosystem of technology partners, including CompXL, we are able to help create a more seamless and empowering technology experience for organizations around the world.”
CompXL is the award-winning compensation planning software that combines the flexibility of Excel with the power of the cloud so users can deploy incentive compensation at scale. Our ultra-configurable solution eliminates the administrative burden associated with managing merit increases, awarding short- and long-term incentives, and producing employer-branded total compensation statements.
For more information, visit https://compensationxl.com/.
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If fresh job aspirations and work goals are at the forefront of your mind, what you eat could become a defining factor between getting there or not. The fuel we consume not only sparks our vitality but also drives our mental capacity. Without adequate nutrition it’s not possible to be firing on all cylinders or achieving our best!
It’s important to realize that what you have for breakfast and pack for lunch may contribute to how well you manage to stay ‘switched on’ throughout a long day at work. ‘Brain powering’ fuel won’t suddenly make you a genius, but by consuming an appropriate diet you will remain alert and satisfied throughout the day. There is nothing worse than feeling hungry or sleepy whilst trying to focus on learning something new or write a complex paper.
Carbs = Brain Fuel
The preferred source of fuel for our brain is carbohydrates. When the body consumes wholegrain breads and cereals the body breaks these down to glucose for the body and brain to use. Packed with fibre, wholegrains and carb rich vegetables are the way to go as they are absorbed slowly and ensure a steady stream of energy is provided across the course of the day. Enjoy oats for breakfast, a wholegrain sandwich for lunch and perhaps some sweet potato mash for dinner and you are on the right track.
Eggs = Memory Boosting
Eggs contain choline, a nutrient beneficial for brain development and memory. They are also a really satisfying breakfast choice that will keep you fuller for longer. A great source of protein and packed full of nutrition, eggs are a great choice any time of the day. Served softly boiled at breakfast with some wholegrain toast and grilled tomato, or hard-boiled for a snack or sandwich; eggs are a definite pleaser. For those unable to eat eggs, yoghurt, tofu and buckwheat are also great sources of choline for brain development.
Omega 3s = Brain Development
Omega 3 fatty acids go to the top of the class for brain and eye development, as well as stabilizing mood. Found in foods like walnuts, linseeds, eggs and salmon, there are loads of different ways to maximize your intake of these high performing fatty acids. Tuck some salmon and salad into a soy & linseed pita pocket for lunch or create a ‘brain-power’ trail mix of dried fruit, walnuts, blueberries and yoghurt bites for a delicious desk snack.
Along with these suggestions, consume loads of fresh fruit and vegetables so your brain will be switched on and powered up for the day. Think minimally processed foods when you are preparing all meals.
A ‘clever’ day on a plate:
Breakfast: 2 soft boiled eggs with a slice of soy & linseed bread and some grilled tomato/baby spinach/mushrooms
Morning Tea: a small yoghurt with ¼ cup blueberries
Lunch: a wholegrain pita pocket with salmon and salad
Afternoon Tea: Fresh and dried fruit with walnuts and yoghurt bites
Dinner: Grilled steak with sweet potato mash and mixed greens
Eating well not only keeps you in great shape but helps keep your brain sharp! So power up your brain the right way… and as always, eat close to nature!
Fitness, Energy, Education & Diet

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I had a recent appointment (on a Friday) at the QEH for a CT scan. I knew I needed X-rays within three months of my appointment with the surgeon who would be performing my knee replacements; so, on Thursday I called my family doctor to see how long it had been since my X-rays had been performed - it was eight months.
How time flies. I requested a requisition then for new X-rays and told the receptionist that I would pick it up on Friday morning. My appointment was for noon and I arrived around 11. When I got up to my turn in the lineup, I was asked if I was Joanne Lord MacLeod; I answered to the affirmative. I was looking through my wallet for my health card. I was told I didn't need it as she already had all the information.
I then asked if there was a possibility that I get my X-rays done. She asked for the requisition and they wheeled me down to the room to wait for my appointment. I was taken in early for the CT scan; it was
completed and I was wheeled up to X-ray where I went in at 12 noon for them. When the X-rays were complete, the technician wheeled me right up to the front door.
I have nothing but compliments to share with you in this letter. I think we tend to complain more easily than compliment. Kudos
staff at the QEH.
Joanne Lord MacLeod,


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If you love Harry Potter stories, and want a sugar free Butterbeer Fudge that is a perfect copycat version of the Honeydukes treat at Universal Studios, this keto fudge recipe is for you. Make this and enjoy as you watch the new Fantastic Beasts 3: Secrets of Dumbledore or any of your favorite Harry Potter movies.
These tasty keto Brigadeiro Brazilian Chocolate Truffles are based on a traditional Brazilian treat recipe that is made with my sugar free condensed milk and just a few other ingredients, like cocoa powder. This popular Brazilian dessert is especially made and served at parties and holidays.
My keto Brigadeiros have a dense, but soft and velvety, almost a thick caramel, texture, that melts in your mouth. You can coat them in cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, dried coconut flakes, crushed nuts, such as walnuts, pecans or whichever nut you prefer.
This recipe for the Brigadeiro truffle has been adapted to be sugar free, gluten free and has a great keto macro ratio, so is perfect for a keto diet or LCHF diet. Enjoy!
Keto White Chocolate Jack Skellington Fudge makes for an easy and fun sugar free Halloween treat to give to your Nightmare Before Christmas fans. This keto white chocolate fudge recipe is based on my sugar free sweetened condensed milk, and uses real cocoa butter and Lakanto Monk Fruit based sweetener. In the video, I also show you how to use Wilton gel color to paint on the many expressions of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town in the classic Disney movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. The decorated keto white fudge is a fun treat for Halloween, or leave the fudge plain and enjoy it any time you want a tasty fat bomb.
If you love tasty fudge that is easy to make and has that homemade, old fashioned maple fudge flavour and texture, this keto Canadian Maple Walnut fudge is a must try recipe. This is like old fashioned fudge, but is sugar free, gluten free and uses my sugar free sweetened condensed milk or my dairy free sweetened condensed coconut milk, so is perfect for keto, low carb, grain free, gluten free, diabetic diets, Banting diets, and celiac diet needs. The sweetener alternative I use is Lakanto Gold, an Erythritol and monk fruit based sweetener. You can enjoy this keto, low carb, old fashioned tasting fudge as a smooth maple fudge or add crushed black or California walnuts to add crunch and texture. This Keto Low carb fudge is a delicious Canadian maple fudge recipe with excellent macronutrient ratios, so it is actually a fat bomb, doubling as a dessert. If you want a bit of variety, you could substitute the crushed walnuts with pecans, for a nice variation to this classic fudge recipe.
If you love tasty, old fashioned peanut butter fudge that is very easy to make, is sugar free, gluten free and uses my sugar free sweetened condensed milk, then this is the recipe you have been looking for. The sweetener alternative I use is an erythritol and monk fruit based sweetener. You can enjoy this keto, low carb, old fashioned tasting fudge as a smooth peanut butter fudge or crunchy peanut butter fudge version.
If you have been craving a creamy milk chocolate fudge that is sugar free, keto, gluten free, and most importantly tastes like a real good old fashioned, home made fudge, then you will love this recipe. This tasty fudge is easy to make and is based on my sugar free sweetened condensed milk recipe, and my chocolate truffle fat bomb recipe. Each of these two separate parts is very easy to make and the entire recipe can be completed in less than 30 minutes.
This tasty no bake 2- or 3-ingredient chocolate fudge recipe is very easy to make when using my Sugar Free Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk – Dairy Free | Vegan Keto recipe. This keto chocolate fudge is healthier, is dairy free and sugar free with a great creamy texture that your entire family will love. The how to make fudge video demonstrates 3 alternative chocolate ingredients to make the fudge. You can use pure bakers chocolate, Lily’s Premium Baking Chocolate chips, or Lindt 90% cacao chocolate to make a luxuriously creamy dark chocolate fudge.


Climate change, energy revolution, and grid expansion are just some of the challenges facing the energy sector. Companies that wish to remain competitive in the long term must be both productive, innovative, and highly efficient.
Expertise in the challenges of the energy industry gained over a period of years – and being in constant touch with our customers – has enabled OPTIMAL SYSTEMS to develop a specialized document management system with which you can digitalize your documents and a high percentage of your business processes. Our ECM system enaio® offers intelligent technologies and tools with which relevant information can be saved, identified, processed, and made accessible across the whole business.
enaio® is modular in design and adapts to the circumstances and requirements of your IT landscape. Each individual software module generates added value for your company. Taken together, the components represent a powerful infrastructure in which standardized processes run automatically, freeing up your employees to concentrate on their core tasks again.


You can already purchase a real robot today. There are a number of companies that sell robots for a variety of purposes, including industrial automation, healthcare, and education. However, these robots are typically specialized and expensive.
If you are looking for a robot that can perform household tasks or be a personal companion, you will have to wait a little longer. A few companies are developing humanoid robots that they plan to sell to consumers, but these robots are still in the early stages of development however.
Tesla has not yet announced a release date or price for Optimus robots, but Musk has said that he hopes to sell them for under $20,000. He has also said that he sees Optimus robots as having the potential to revolutionize many industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.
Optimus robots are designed to be bipedal and autonomous, meaning that they can walk and navigate on their own without human intervention. They are also equipped with a variety of sensors, including cameras and microphones, which allow them to perceive their environment and interact with objects and people.
Tesla has released a number of videos of Optimus robots performing various tasks, such as walking, running, carrying objects, and even doing yoga. However, it is important to note that these videos are still early demos and that Optimus robots are not yet ready for commercial release.
Boston Dynamics is known for its impressive animal-like robots, but the company is also developing a humanoid robot called Atlas. Atlas is designed to work in hazardous environments and perform complex tasks.
Agility Robotics is developing a bipedal robot called Digit that is designed to walk and run over rough terrain. The company sees Digit as having the potential to be used for delivery, logistics, and inspection tasks.
iRobot is best known for its Roomba vacuum cleaners, but the company spun off a personal robot called Ava. Ava robots are designed to provide companionship and assistance to people in their homes and businesses.
It is important to note that even when humanoid robots become available to consumers, they are likely to be expensive at first. However, as the technology improves and the market grows, the price of humanoid robots is expected to come down.
Overall, it is estimated that we will see a wide range of commercially available humanoid robots within the next 5-10 years. However, the exact timing and price of these robots will depend on a number of factors, including the pace of technological advancement and the level of demand.
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These days athletes and health minded individuals are always searching for an edge to make them faster, stronger, and better at whatever sport or activity they take part in. Supplements are consumed, shakes get drank, and new types of intense training are dabbled in to become a better you if you’re not the typical lazy person when it comes to your physique and health.
Powerhandz, a company that specializes in athletic gloves and sports training equipment, should be looked into if you’re serious about fine tuning your fitness or overall strength, especially in the grip department thanks to its line of training gloves. I recently had the chance to test out the company’s Striker Training and Pure Grip Lifestyle gloves, which both feature weights distributed throughout the glove to improve your grip, strength, reaction time, as well as any other physical benefits from adding additional resistance to your hand movements. I found both types of gloves to be useful, especially if you’re into boxing or MMA, or if you play a sport with a stick such as baseball, golf, or softball.
The Striker Training gloves are specially designed for use with boxing training to improve hand speed and reaction times. Thanks to the added weight, which comes in the form of metallic sand, your hands get an even distribution of resistance, so these aren’t like wrist wraps that may throw off the feel of your arm movements. They’re great for shadow boxing or working with a heavy bag and speed bag, and you don’t have to be a fighter to take advantage of them. As long as you wear them while you train you will realize the benefit, which will take time like any weight training program does to show itself to you and your friends. I also used them for walking and running activities, as well as doing circuit training involving cardio-based exercises, and in each case they kicked my butt compared to the same activities without the gloves.
The Pure Grip Lifestyle gloves on the other hand are more geared towards athletes or amateur sports fans looking to strengthen their grip. In particular, they’re meant for sports that involve some sort of stick, so baseball, softball, and golfers can all find advantages from using the gloves for their respective stick-based sports. Unlike the Striker Training gloves the Pure Grip variant is constructed with grip in mind, so the leather used in them closely resembles what you’d find in a baseball or golf glove. With that being said they could still be used in other activities such as walking, running, or other cardio-based exercises. I mainly used them with my golf clubs and did find them to make my hands feel just a bit lighter while swinging after I removed them. They also helped with the timing of my swing and feeling the pendulum effect of a proper golf swing thanks to the extra weight.
Powerhandz offers many other types of gloves, which are similar to the ones above, but also those that give you less grip. Yes, less grip, but think about catching a football or dribbling a basketball if you couldn’t get a firm grip on them. These gloves are designed to make your grip while catching balls even stronger because they force you to focus on your grip while using your fine motor skills. You can check these and the two pairs of gloves I reviewed above on the official Powerhandz online store. Most of the gloves retail for $69.99 (possibly cheaper from Amazon), which is a nominal price for the benefit of becoming bigger, stronger, and faster at whatever activity you like to partake in.
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SHIMANO DEORE Right Shift Lever 10-speed
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SHIMANO DEORE's SL-M6000 shift lever offers light and responsive shifting for all mountain bike riding styles. The SL-M6000-R RAPIDFIRE PLUS lever is suited to quick shifting, giving riders the ability to downshift three gears in one stroke.


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Niles Pie of Union City Wins 2017 StopWaste Award
Niles Pie in Union City received a 2017 Business Efficiency Award for Excellence in Waste Prevention & Reuse from StopWaste.
Niles Pie Company is a retail and wholesale bakery with eight staff. Their pies and baked goods are made with organic, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and sold at the store and four farmers market locations in Alameda County. With the help of a StopWaste Use Reusables grant, they purchased 100 reusable wooden pie boxes in October 2016, expected to help prevent the use of at least 2,000 disposable paper boxes over one to two years. Niles Pie Company offers reusable dishes and silverware for prepared food served on-site, repurposes food scraps where possible, and composts the rest via voluntary organics collection. Surplus baked and prepared foods are donated to local non-profits helping the needy.
For more information about the 2017 StopWaste Business Efficiency Awards visit www.StopWaste.org/2017awards.


Daniel Defense 14.5" Light Weight Barrel
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Cold Hammer Forging of barrels has been known for decades to produce the most accurate, longest lasting rifle barrels obtainable. The Cold Hammer Forging of barrels is accomplished through intense hydraulic pressure applied at opposing angles by carbide steel hammers. During the hammering process, a mandrel is inserted into the bore while the carbide steel hammers shape the barrel around the mandrel creating the chamber, the lands, and the grooves. In addition to the aforementioned benefits, the Cold Hammer Forging process creates a defect free bore and the most consistent chamber possible. All Daniel Defense cold hammer forged barrels are made from start to finish in the state-of-the-art facility located in Black Creek, GA. In keeping with the heritage of not cutting corners, all cold hammer forged barrels feature a forged chamber and highest quality exterior coating. These barrels will prove themselves to be more accurate and last longer than a barrel that has cut or button rifling.
Daniel Defense, Barrel, Light Weight, 556NATO, 14.5", 1:7 Twist, Mid Length Gas System, Black
- Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
- Barrel Length: 14.5"
- Twist Rate: 1:7
- Muzzle Thread: 1?2x28 TPI (Threads Per Inch)
- Material: Chrome Moly Vanadium
- Outside Finish: Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate
- Inside Finish: Chrome
- Gas System: Mid-Length
- Diameter At Gas Port: .750
- Barrel Extension: A4
- Barrel Profile: Government
- Weight 1.38 lb


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Scott Baker published Consular Services Day in Nice - 05 December 2022 in News 2022-11-15 12:59:21 -0500
The U.S. Consulate General in Marseille is pleased to announce the provision of off-site passport services in Nice on Monday, December 5, 2022 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.Read more
Time for Riviera to vote for your next executive committee! We welcome you all to come, cast your vote and interact with fellow Americans in the region and engage in American political discussions.
Voting and this social event is open to D.A. members only. Please note the date change as we welcome you execptionally on the third Wednesday of the month. There is no charge for this event, but we ask everyone to bring their own refreshments.
Though masks are not mandatory, mask wearing is welcome. We will limit seating and ensure the room is open to fresh air. We want everyone to feel secure in attending and are mindful that everyone has different comfort levels. We look forward to seeing you all in person!WHENMarch 15, 2023 at 7:00pmWHEREHoly Trinity Church Hall
11bis rue de la Buffa
Google map and directions
On July 23rd, Democrats Abroad's Riviera Chapter volunteers marched in the annual Nice Gay Pride parade. Scott Baker dared to be seen in our Lady Liberty gown, and posed in more photos than the drag queens. He made contact with another American abroad looking how to register to vote in Michigan - one more Democratic voter to count on! Every single vote counts and every single vote has consequences.
Scott Baker published Statue of Liberty seen with the American 6th Fleet on July 4th! #GOTV in News 2022-08-07 08:43:32 -0400
Democrats Abroad's Riviera Chapter volunteers attended the annual 4th of July celebration in Villefranch-sur-Mer honoring the men and women of the US 6th Fleet who were stationed there during WWII. Dressed in our Lady Liberty costume, Cynthia Adams attracted a lot of attention (and requests for photos), allowing us to speak with people about voting from abroad. Many thanks to event volunteer and DAF member Kristin King, who made sure we met lots of people.
Scott Baker published Statue of Liberty seen at Festival de Cannes 2022! #GOTV in News 2022-07-24 07:22:37 -0400
The Democrats Abroad France Riviera Chapter had its first outing with our new Statue of Liberty costume at Day 2 of the famed Cannes Film Festival (Festival de Cannes). Lady Liberty, purchased to raise awareness about voting from abroad, and her colleague both had Vote From Abroad cards pinned to our attire (thanks, Cynthia!) so the VFA website would show up in every photo.Read more
Once again, United States Consulate General Marseille are pleased to announce a passport services day in Nice on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. We will do our best to accomodate as many applicants as possible, but as always these services are provided on a first come, first served basis.Read more
Scott Baker published The sunshine came out for a perfect 4th of July picnic! in News 2021-07-05 13:28:46 -0400
In spite of the rain earlier in the day, the sunshine came back just in time to host our 4th of July picnic! We had our flag and our sign out for everyone to see who was walking along the famous Promenade des Anglais. It was great to see everyone in person and share what have we been doing in the last year. 😎
All members of Democrats Abroad France Riviera Chapter may vote in the Riviera Chapter Executive Committee elections. Due to restrictions imposed by the Coronavirus, all voting will take place online between February 24th - March 3rd. Election results will be announced during the Political Wine on March 3rd at 7 p.m., which will be held via Zoom.
To read each candidate's personal statement download the ballot in PDF.Read more
Our activities don’t come without the strong efforts of a vibrant Executive Committee. With Democrats taking over the White House, we must keep the momentum of our voices being heard loud and clear. So the time has come for our own, Democrats Abroad France - Riviera Chapter’s Executive Committee elections.Read more
The U.S. Consulate General in Marseille is pleased to announce the provision of off-site consular services in Nice, September 4, 2019
1 - Who qualifies for an appointment?
⁃ If you have a 5-year-passport (minor or first-time adult application)
⁃ If you are no longer in possession of your prior passport
⁃ If your passport expired more than 15 years ago
⁃ If you wish to report the birth abroad of a child to a U.S. citizen
⁃ If you wish to have a document notarised
2 - How to schedule an appointment?
Send an email to [email protected] You will receive an email confirmation, including the appointment time and specific instructions for the service requested. You will be asked to submit all of the required documents and payment ahead of your appointment. We look forward to seeing you.
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There is an exhibition of photographs made by the Patrouille de France in 2017, which by documenting current US and French military cooperation hopes to honor the US engagement in WWI.
This free exhibition at the Maison du Combattant at 36 bis Blvd Risso, NICE will run from 27 to 31 May from 14h00 to 17h30 each day.
The exhibition is sponsored by the US Ambassador to France, the Association France Etats-Unis, and the Ville de Nice. The Maison du Combattant is located facing the Acropolis.
Scott Baker published Bernie is crushing Hillary in a (real) primary no one noticed. in News 2016-03-08 04:31:57 -0500
It’s interesting to note the strength Obama and Sanders both show among Democrats Abroad. Perhaps Democrats living in other countries have gained perspective on political possibilities in other places? Or a keener sense of global social injustice? Or, more prosaically, could it be that more moderate and conservative Hillary voters are more motivated to obtain and send in absentee ballots?
Read the full Daily Kos article here.
Scott Baker published Primaires US: les démocrates azuréens ont voté ce samedi in News 2016-03-07 05:09:14 -0500
Une centaine d'Américains ont participé au scrutin permettant aux membres du parti démocrate vivant à l'étranger de désigner les délégués qui éliront leur candidat à la présidentielle.
Read the full Nice-Matin article (in French) here.
Scott Baker published Democratic and Republican Voters Have Vastly Different Priorities in News 2016-03-02 03:05:37 -0500
Early exit polls showed a wide difference between Democrats and Republicans on whether they wanted a candidate to "have experience" or to "be an outsider." And that trend bore out across states — across the first nine Democratic contests, 74 to 86 percent of voters wanted a candidate who had experience. On the GOP side, it was only 34 to 46 percent.
And though Sanders is by no means inexperienced in politics, Clinton is the clear choice of Democratic voters who prioritize experience. Trump, meanwhile, is the quintessential outsider.
Given this stat, it's not at all a surprise that Clinton and Trump had such strong nights.
Scott Baker published 'FiveThirtyEight' Statistician Nate Silver Reports On The 2016 Election in News 2016-02-23 12:42:48 -0500
Oh no, I have to say that on balance, I'm worried about the state of polling right now.
So traditional telephone polls - and let's take the best polls, like Pew Research, for example, who do call cell phones. Their response rates - so how many people actually respond to the poll, the ones they would like to respond - has gone from about 35 percent 20 years ago to I think it is 9 percent now. So they're kind of hoping the 9 percent of people they do reach are representative of the 100 percent of people they would like to reach.
In some sense, it's worked remarkably well. I mean, the polls were pretty good in the past two presidential elections. But we've seen cases in other democracies, such as the United Kingdom, for example, Greece, Scotland, Israel, where the polls were pretty far off on election day. And I think that should worry people.
Eventually, I think, like everything else, we'll lead our lives online, and online polling will be the standard. But people haven't really figured out what the kind of gold-standard methodology is for online polling.
Listen to the full NPR - Fresh Air interview here.
Scott Baker published Voter Registration at Monaco U.S.A. - New Hampshire Primary in News 2016-02-04 07:55:11 -0500
Members of Democrats Abroad have been cordially invited to Monaco U.S.A.'s New Hampshire Primary Night event.
We will be welcoming all Americans in the region to register themselves to vote in the federal elections in November. DAF - Riviera will be promoting our non-partisan www.VoteFromAbroad.org web site that makes voter registration simple and easy for Americans living abroad.
09FEB @ 18h00
Stars n' Bars, quai Antoine 1er, 98000 MONACO
RSVP directly on their official Facebook page.
Scott Baker published No, Coin Flips Did Not Win Iowa For Hillary Clinton in News 2016-02-04 07:13:30 -0500
Gone unmentioned so far is that even if Clinton won that Miracle Six — and there were no other coin tosses — it would make little difference in the outcome. That is, in part, because of the complicated way Iowa Democrats allocate their delegates — and what was being reported on election night and what wasn't.
Read the full story here on NPR.
As the election year of 2016 kicks off, it is a good time to reflect on how we will vote. Not only are issues important but also the character of a candidate and how they approach decisions. Here's an interesting article that highlights how to approach the polling box:
- Do applaud careful reflection.
- Don't applaud insults.
- Do applaud feelings.
- Don't applaud manipulation.
- Do applaud collaborative behavior.
- Don't applaud black-and-white thinking.
- Do applaud apologies.
- Don't applaud evasiveness.
- Do applaud curiosity.
Read the full article here.
We are months away from our Democrat Global Primary where YOU get to cast your vote for the person who will be our Democrat presidential candidate in 2016. To support Americans living on the Riviera in making an informed vote in our local Democrat Global Primary, join the DAF - Riviera's Political Wines (first Wednesdays) to engage in an in-depth analysis of each candidate. Through a random selection, each month will focus on a different candidate and their viewpoints on current political issues, particularly those directly impacting Americans living abroad.
Please join us at our new location!
Parking: Palais de la Méditerranée or Grimaldi
Public Transport: several bus stops in walking distance: Congrès/Joffre, Grimaldi, or Gustave V
There is no formal entry fee to participate except to support our host, Bazar Café, by ordering 1 drink minimum.
To help DAF - Riviera coordinate this event, we ask that you RSVP - even if you are a 'maybe'!
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If you’re like us, you know every single square foot of your workshop counts. Why? Because space optimization is the perfect opportunity to maximize your efficiency. In the DIY world, efficiency lets you create more fascinating projects, in a safe and pleasant environment. On top of being ergonomic, a good workbench can also increase storage space, helping you maintain a better organized work area. So, what’s not to like about DIY workbenches? If you’ve decided to build your own, we’ve got the perfect plan for you. It’s free and it’s relatively simple to follow, in just 4 steps.
If you’ve never used tinktube’s construction system to build anything before, you may also want to make a detour by our Getting Started section. This is where you’ll find basic information on how to make your plan, determine your cut list, use tinktube’s tools and build your project!
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This free plan gives you an idea of how to build a project that’s similar to the workbench below.
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Now that all the pipes are cut and you’ve gathered all the connectors, you’re ready to start building your dream workbench. This plan includes all the information you need to do it right. Use the color codes to assemble the right connectors with the tubes at the right places.
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Foam is pockets of gas trapped in a liquid or solid. Industrially, foam is undesirable as it causes a lot of problems. They can lead to defective surface coatings, prevent proper filling of containers and block oxygen transfer from air which in turn blocks microbial respiration in processes like aerobic respiration, thereby making defoamers indispensable to various industries. A defoamer is a substance that is insoluble in the foaming media and has surface acting properties.
Rising demand from Asia-Pacific, especially from the Chinese and Indian markets is a major driving factor for the defoamers market. The largest markets are Europe and North America. But, the fastest growing market is the Asia-Pacific market.
The factors driving the markets around the world are different. The demand in Asia-Pacific is mainly from the water treatment and paint industries. The demand in Europe and North America is shifting towards environment friendly defoamers, especially in view of stringent regulations on VOC containing defoamers, and concerns regarding the health problems that they cause. The US Environment Protection Agency and the Oslo/Paris Commission have issued regulations on the use of such substances in the US and Europe respectively, and more countries are following their example. The dip seen in the paper and pulp industry due to digitalization has resulted in a lowering of demand from this market segment.
Defoamers find application in various industries like petroleum, paints and coatings, paper and pulp, food and beverages, water and waste water treatment, textiles, mining and agricultural chemicals among others. Defoamers can also be classified based on their type as oil based defoamers, water based defoamers, silicone based defoamers, powder defoamers, EO/PO defoamers, and alkyl polyacrylates. In the defoamers market, silicon based defoamers had the largest market share in 2015.
Key players outlined in this report include Air Products & Chemicals Inc., BASF, Dow Chemical Co., Kemira Oyj, Eastman Chemical Company, Ashland Inc. and Bluestar Silicones among several others.
There is a demand for defoaming agents from various industries. This presents a wide and diversified market for defoamers. Rapid industrialization and urbanization in countries in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in China and India have increased the market for various industries like petroleum, paints, water treatment, textiles etc. This has in turn increased the demand for defoamers. There is also a huge demand for new and innovative products.
Stringent regulations on VOC containing defoamers, especially in Europe and North America have affected the market. The increase reliance on digital technologies have affected the paper and pulp market, which in turn has affected the demand for defoamers from this market segment.
What the report contains
The report elucidates the situation of Defoamers around the world and studies its markets by application which includes petroleum, paints and coatings, paper and pulp, food and beverages, water and waste water treatment, textiles, mining and agricultural chemicals among others.; by Type oil based defoamers, water based defoamers, silicone based defoamers, powder defoamers, EO/PO defoamers, and alkyl polyacrylates.
Lastly, the report is divided by geography - North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific (APAC), South America and Middle-East & Africa (MEA); where-in the market share of each region is analyzed and estimates are provided for the next 5 years.
1.2 Research Methodology
2. Executive Summary
3. Defoamers Market
3.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3 Industry Attractiveness Porters 5 Force Analysis
3.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.3.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
3.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
3.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
3.3.5 Degree of Competition
4. Market Dynamics
4.1.1 Demand from a Large number of Industries
4.1.2 Demand Due to Strong Industrialization in Asia-Pacific
4.1.3 Introduction of Innovative & New Products
4.2.1 Stringent Environmental Regulations on VOC Containing Defoamers
4.2.2 Dip in Paper & Pulp Industry due to Digitalization
4.3.1 Growing Demand for Eco-Friendly Defoamers
5. Market Segmentation and Analysis
5.1 By Type
5.1.1 Oil Based Defoamers
5.1.2 Water Based Defoamers
5.1.3 Silicone Based Defoamers
5.1.4 Powder Defoamers
5.1.5 EO/PO Based Defoamers
5.1.6 Alkyl polyacrylates
5.2 By Application
5.2.1 Paints & Coatings
5.2.3 Pulp & Paper
5.2.4 Food & Beverages
5.2.5 Water & Waste Water Treatment
5.2.7 Agricultural Chemicals
6. Regional Market Analysis (Market size, growth and forecast)
6.1.4 South East Asia
6.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
6.2 North America
6.2.3 Rest of North America
6.3.4 Rest of Europe
6.4 South America
6.4.3 Rest of South America
6.5 Middle East & Africa
6.5.1 South Africa
6.5.2 Rest of Middle East & Africa
7. Competitive Landscape
7.1 Mergers & Acquisitions
7.2 Joint Ventures, Collaborations and Agreements
7.3 Market Share Analysis
7.4 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
8. Company Profiles (Overview, Products & Services, Financials, Recent Developments)
8.1 Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
8.2 Apollo Chemical
8.3 Aqua Clear, Inc.
8.4 Ashland Inc.
8.5 Baker Hughes, Inc.
8.7 Bluestar Silicones
8.8 Buckman Laboratories, Inc.
8.9 Burlington Chemical Co.
8.10 Clariant Ltd
8.11 Dow Chemical Co.
8.12 Dow Corning Corp.
8.13 Eastman Chemical Company
8.14 Elementis plc
8.15 Evonik Industries AG
8.17 GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
8.18 Henkel AG & Company, KGaA
8.19 Huntsman Corp.
8.21 Kemira Oyj
8.22 Lubrizol Corp.
8.23 Munzing Chemie GmbH
8.24 Organic Defoamer Group
8.25 PMC Group, Inc.
8.26 Solvay S.A.

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Spacious rooms with cosy décor and views of the garden from the private terrace
- Ironing board
- Wi-Fi connection (free of charge)
Indicative price per night in a double room (My Barceló Rate)
Barceló Gran Faro Los Cabos ***** is a Premium Level resort located along the breathtaking waters of the Sea of Cortés. It is the perfect resort for enjoying a bit of peace and quiet, thanks to its exclusive location just 0.6 miles from San José, a colonial town famous for its cultural ambiance and cuisine.
The resort offers 350 luxurious rooms and suites, all of which have a private balcony overlooking the Sea of Cortés and come fully equipped with first-class amenities to ensure a memorable stay.
The health and safety concept of Barceló Hotel Group
A seal of approval that represents and guarantees all our experience and research in safety, health, and hygiene has been adapted to the new situation.
A program with new protocols and reinforcement measures that complies with the recommendations of the WHO, international organizations, and governmental institutions.
We offer special rates for PCR and antigen testing, and we provide all the facilities for you to undergo testing and obtain the necessary certificate to return to the United States. If you need more information please contact our Call Center.
The health and safety concept of Barceló Hotel Group
Improved cleaning protocols are being supervised by a new hygienist responsible for guaranteeing complete disinfection of the hotel. Specific checks will be carried out to verify the new protocols are being implemented before the hotel opens, and then regular checks will be carried out and verified by our partners:
Paseo San Jose Lote 9 zona turistica . 23400 San José del Cabo Mexico
Los Cabos International Airport - 20.2 km
San José del Cabo - 100 m
San José Country Club - 2.5 km
San José Estuary – 1.8 km
Due to the current situation with COVID-19, some facilities will be closed. Certain opening hours in the dining establishments may also be modified. This hotel will continue operating based on the directive of the Ministry of Health. For additional information, please contact the hotel.
The Deep Blue Spa offers a new relaxation and skin care concept. This wonderful wellness area is the perfect place to enjoy a hydrotherapy circuit that includes a steam bath, sauna, and hydromassage tub. This circuit will help prepare the body for the vast number of benefits which are found in our wide variety of spa treatments.
La Tortuga Barcy Club
Children aged 4 to 11 can enjoy special activities which are supervised by our qualified staff who organize the kids club, taking place either outdoors or in covered areas.
Among these activities are:
· Kid’s pool
· Puppet theater
· Soccer and other sports
La Tortuga Barcy Club opens Every day from 10.00 to 13.00 (10 am – 1 pm) and 14.00 to 18.00 (2: 00 pm–6: 00 pm)
Premium Level Features
In addition to the perks of the All-Inclusive program, Premium Level guests will experience an even better vacation thanks to the following services:
· Superior category suites with the best views of the Sea of Cortes
· Personalized check-in and check-out in the exclusive area of the Premium Level lounge
· Petits fours and a bottle of artisan tequila in your room on arrival
· Premium Level Lounge with exclusive label drinks, appetizers, and personalized concierge service.
· Opening hours: 7 am to 11 pm
• Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability)
· Free local calls
· Unlimited offering of à la carte dishes
· Preferential seating in à la carte restaurants and a 15% discount on spa services
· Express laundry service at regular prices
· Deluxe toiletries
· Nightly turndown service
· Beach towels in the room
· Robe and slippers in the room
· Unique VIP bracelet
· Free 24-hour room service
· Free Wi-Fi
· Full minibar with a wide variety of beverages including water, sodas, beer, juices, as well as snacks
· Select bottle of Tequila (minimum stay of 4 nights)
Additional charges apply for:
· High-speed Wi-Fi in your room (for non-Premium Level categories)
· Early check-in and late check-out (for non-Premium Level categories)
· Spa treatments and services in the Deep Blue Spa
· Childcare services, laundry services and parking
· Car rental office
· Gift shop
· Business center in the convention center
· Information regarding our complete wedding services
· Transportation services
· Meeting and conference rooms
· Guided tours and activities at different destinations
Luxury All-Inclusive and an additional $500 USD in Resort Discounts
Discover the inviting and exceptional service found in this magical resort which boasts an unbeatable location along the beaches of the Sea of Cortes.
Enjoy our luxury all-inclusive program and make this trip one to remember. Savor the delicious range of dishes served at our variety of restaurants and bars, enjoy the daytime entertainment program that includes live shows and activities for all ages, or simply unwind in one of the relaxation areas or the spa.
And to make your stay even more enjoyable, we will reward you with $500 in Resort Discounts which you can use for romantic dinners, body treatments, sports activities, and various other items and services.
Treat yourself to one of the best all-inclusive hotels in Los Cabos!
Book 3 nights or more and discover all the great benefits that will make your vacation unforgettable!
The hotel has four swimming pools that are heated during the winter season.
Enjoy a magnificent central pool, 2 spacious pools to practice various activities, an infinity pool with sea views, and an area with hot tubs, with one for adults only. There are towels available to guests at the pools.
There are also different facilities available for entertainment purposes, with our daily activity program great for the whole family to have fun. A few of the incredible facilities include a grill area, the Mexican patio, the Star Terrace or Moon Terrace which provides an awning for wedding ceremonies, and terraces overlooking the sea.
The hotel has a magnificent gym which is fully equipped and great for those who wish to stay fit during their vacation.
There is also a paddle tennis court and a racquetball court. You can also go for a ride on a jet ski at an additional charge.
There is a golf course in the area less than 2 miles from the hotel, while fishing, cycling, horseback riding, snorkeling, and other activities are also available.
Check-in time at Barceló Gran Faro Los Cabos is from 3 pm onward, while check-out is at 11 am.
The Barceló Gran Faro Los Cabos offers parking at no additional cost for hotel guests.
Yes, Barceló Gran Faro Los Cabos adapted for people with disabilities. Ask the reception staff about our adapted services and facilities.
No, Barceló Gran Faro Los Cabos dis not a pet friendly hotel. Service animals are permitted as long as you have the relevant documentation and proof.
Yes, Barceló Gran Faro Los Cabos offers some alternatives for guests with food intolerances. We recommend that guests notify the hotel staff about their needs in order to evaluate the options we offer.
The Wi-Fi connection for guests of Barceló Gran Faro Los Cabos is free of charge.
The reception staff at Barceló Gran Faro Los Cabos will happily assist you in the following languages: Spanish and English.
Yes, Barceló Gran Faro Los Cabos offers room service for hotel guests. In the hotel you will find all the information you need regarding our food and drink options for room service, along with prices, hours, and more.
Yes, breakfast at Barceló Gran Faro Los Cabos is included in the guest's accommodation.
The minimum age required to access the spa area & wellness at Barceló Gran Faro Los Cabos is 16. Access to the spa comes with an additional cost for hotel guests. Please see the rates that are offered. Yes, the spa is accessible to children.

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Mr. Gracias has over 20 years experience investing in a variety of sectors, including private equity, public equity, and real estate transactions. Mr. Gracias is Valor’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to founding Valor in 2001, Mr. Gracias served as Founder and Managing Member of MG Capital from 1995 through 2000. MG Capital was a private equity firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As the lead transaction principal, Mr. Gracias sourced investments in nine middle market manufacturing companies where MG Capital played the role of lead equity sponsor. He also sourced three non-lead investments in a diverse set of industries. Mr. Gracias served as the Chief Executive Officer of MG Capital’s portfolio company, Connector Service Corporation. He managed the company through growth from $10 million to $125 million in revenue before exiting the investment in 2001. In addition, Mr. Gracias served as Chief Executive Officer of Industrial Powder Coatings, Inc., a $65 million revenue supplier to the auto parts and appliance sectors. Prior to MG Capital, Mr. Gracias was an Associate with Goldman, Sachs & Co. in New York where he served institutional clients in the International Equity Division.
Mr. Gracias is a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago, a Board Member of the Clean Energy Trust, a member of the Board of Directors of The Economic Club of Chicago, a Trustee of the Field Museum, a member of the Board of Directors of World Business Chicago, and a member of the Board of Visitors of the University of Chicago Law School. Mr. Gracias received the 2008 Immigrant & Refugee Contributions Award for Entrepreneurial & Business Leadership from Changing Worlds, an educational arts non-profit organization. Mr. Gracias is a 2009 Henry Crown Fellow, an Aspen Institute program designed to engage the next generation of leaders in the challenge of community spirited leadership. Mr. Gracias is the lead director for Tesla Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) and is a member of several other Valor portfolio company Boards of Directors.
Mr. Gracias holds a joint B.S. and M.S.F.S. (honors degree) in International Finance and Economics from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. He also studied corporate structures and economic development at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. Prior to completing his Masters, Mr. Gracias returned to Japan as a Nikko Securities Fellow. Mr. Gracias holds a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School.


A visit by a United Nations delegation to the war zone in southern Morocco has raised some hope for a break in a 12-year-old war between this country and Polisario Front guerrillas fighting for an independent Western Sahara.
The 15-member team came officially on a technical mission to gather data needed for a proposed United Nations resolution on independence. It spent two weeks in the mineral-rich desert region before continuing on to Algeria.
The visit led some Western and Middle Eastern diplomats to believe that an agreement to end the hostilities might be in the making. The diplomats were also encouraged by a new round of meetings and a joint committee set up to consider normalizing relations between Morocco and Algeria, which backs the Polisario guerrillas.
''When Algeria and Morocco, the two main players, decide the war's a pain or too expensive, they'll end it,'' a senior Western diplomat said. ''There's no other way. The Polisario is irrelevant in the scheme of things.''
Some diplomats here felt the visit by the United Nations was ''a fig leaf,'' as one described it, to cover a desire by both sides to find ''a decent way out and allow Algeria to sell it to the Polisario.'' He and other diplomats believed the world body was stepping up its effort to forge an accord acceptable to the two nations.
A Moroccan official would say only that his Government preferred to resolve the issue through the United Nations. He said Morocco and Algeria had established a joint commission to begin improving relations.
It will look into trade, border disagreements, re-establishing communications and air links and granting Algeria a port on the Atlantic. The Western Sahara is not on the commission's agenda, he said. There has been no response by Algeria to the new effort or the visit by the United Nations team, which leaves Algiers for New York Monday. The official Algerian news outlets reported that the Government continued to support Polisario.
Moroccan officials said they believed the lack of positive reaction so far was the result of intense debate in the Algerian leadership. Libya and Mauritania Involved
Diplomats here said there were reasons for all involved - including Libya, Polisario's original supporter, and Mauritania, from whose territory the guerrillas have staged attacks - to want to end the hostilities.
While no one sees a quick end, officials agree that it is a war that will produce no winner. The Moroccan official said a solution would reduce tension in the region.
The diplomats said Algeria would benefit from recognition by Morocco of borders that have been in dispute since Spain granted independence to the territory three decades ago, including a port on the Atlantic for Algerian goods and the ceding to Algeria of Tindouf, where the Polisario has its headquarters.
The war is a sensitive and passionate topic in this country, the diplomats said. King Hassan II has made it illegal for anyone to oppose, or even debate, Morocco's claim to the Western Sahara. Those who do can end up in prison.
A Polisario spokesman, Mohammed Sadati, said in a telephone interview from Paris that his movement still had the full support of Algeria. Mr. Sadati said Polisario favored a referendum on the area's future only if Morocco first withdraws its soldiers, teachers and administrators. Morocco has endorsed such a referendum.
Spain pulled out of its colony in 1975, leaving first Mauritania and then Morocco to contend with Polisario guerrillas, who have been fighting since 1969 for independence of the phosphate-rich, sparsely populated, mostly desert territory.
The Moroccans base their claim on loyalty to the crown historically pledged by Saharan tribal leaders.


Texas Central inks contract for Dallas to Houston HSR line
Texas Central Railway—which is constructing a 236-mile line from Dallas to Houston—signed a $16 billion contract with the group Webuild for all the heavy construction on the project. The line is expected to be operational by 2027.
Texas Central said the line will create a “supereconomy” in Texas by integrating the state’s fourth and fifth largest markets. Construction on the project is projected to create 17,000 direct jobs and 20,000 supply chain jobs. It will also create roughly 1,400 permanent jobs when it’s operational.
The line’s electrified trains will run at maximum speeds of about 200 mph, and the trip will take 90 minutes, which is two hours less than driving. The trains will run 18 hours daily, with departures every half hour during peak periods.
Based in Italy, Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo) has designed and constructed several high-speed rail projects in Europe. Texas Central’s CEO said the deal with Webuild was part of a plan to “put together a team of the best players in the world from each industry” to build and operate the line.
It will be modeled on the Japanese Tokaido Shinkansen high-speed rail system, which has an extraordinary record of punctuality and safety, operating since 1964 with zero injuries or fatalities.


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Magayo Lotto App Review
Finding a lottery results app that is right for you can sometimes be a daunting task. There are many apps on the Google Play Store that all claim to bring something fresh to your lottery experience and to help you in new and improved ways. One app that is trying to find its place in the chaos is Magayo Lotto. In this Magayo Lotto Android App review, we will look at how well this app works and what its features are.
The first and foremost feature of Magayo Lotto is to work as a lottery results app. This allows you to access the results of your favourite lottery quickly and easily no matter where you may find yourself.
Accessing the results of your chosen lottery is relatively simple. The first thing that you will need to do is tell the app which lottery you would like to view the results of. This is easily done by tapping on the Select Game button that is visible on the home screen when launching the app. This will bring up a screen which features a drop-down list of supported lotteries (listed below). You will need to scroll through the list to find your selected lottery, which is made easy by the fact that the list is categorized by country. Once you have found your lottery, you will simply need to tap on it to select it as the lottery you would like the app to use when displaying results.
Once you have selected your lottery, you will need to navigate back to the home screen by tapping on the arrow located in the top left-hand corner of your screen. This takes you back to the home screen. From here all that you need to do is tap on View Results. The app will then display the latest draw results underneath the date that the draw took place.
Swiping left or right will allow you to navigate to past draw results. Unfortunately, the free version of the app only allows you to view the last three draw results. If you would like to view more results (and unlock additional features discussed below), you will need to purchase the pro edition of the application. This can by done by purchasing a subscription to the app which ranges from monthly (priced at $8.99) to annually (priced at $75.52). Alternatively, you may purchase the app outright for a one-time fee of $88.99—which we feel is very pricey for just a results application since they’re generally a dime a dozen on app stores.
Magayo Lotto offers two select additional features that are all limited in the free edition and require you to upgrade to the pro edition to make full use of. These features are:
- View Statistics: The statistics function of the app will show you the statistics for each number that is used in your selected lottery. Unfortunately, the only statistic available for each number is how many times they have been drawn. And in the free version these statistics are limited to data obtained only from draws that occurred in the current year.
- Generate Tickets: As with most of the best lottery apps, Magayo Lotto also includes a random number generator. This feature generates between 10 and 45 lines of randomly generated number sequences at a time—dependant on what lottery you have selected. The app states that you will have access to ‘recommended balls’ if you purchase the pro edition and displays a percentage of how much more likely the generated numbers will be of winning if using these ‘recommended balls.’ However, this sounds like a bunch of hooey to us since there’s absolutely no way to know what numbers will be drawn—unless the developer is psychic, which we highly doubt.
That said, the number generator uses a surprisingly good randomization algorithm—even in the free version of the app. In a number of line generations we did not find many repetitions, and there was a good mix of numbers from our chosen lottery’s number range.
Location & Lotteries Available
Magayo Lotto supports over 150 international lotteries. As stated above, these are sorted according to the country that they occur in and then placed in alphabetical order according to the country name. All the international favourites, such as US Powerball and Mega Millions, are supported.
User Interface & Usability
The app is easy to use and to find your way around in. Navigation is mainly handled by the large buttons on the home screen that allow you to quickly select the option that you are looking for. There is also a hamburger menu that is in the top right-hand side of the screen. This menu is slightly redundant because it offers the same options as the home screen with the addition of the About and Help tabs.
The app runs natively in full-view mode on modern devices and works well on screens that have a dewdrop front-facing camera with an infinity display. Installing at just over 5 MB, the app also looks good despite its simple colours and plain backgrounds.
Surprisingly, the app does not have any ad presence—even when using the free version. The app does, however, encourage you to upgrade to the pro edition each time you reach one of the limits, such as trying to see more than three of the latest draw results, of the free version.
Conclusion – Magayo Lotto Review
As far as lottery result applications go, Magayo Lotto is able to hold its own. With a good design, decent extras, and a massive list of supported lotteries, it is easy to choose this app when looking for a results companion. That being said, the limitations are present, and the price-tag for the app is pretty outrageous. Luckily, this is made up for by the fact that there are no ads when using the free version. And for that, we appreciate the developers’ effort in making a stable and user-friendly app.


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Top destinations in South Tyrol
Highlights of the Puster Valley
We are sure you will enjoy the following recommendations:
- Dietenheim/Teodone folk museum: This outdoor museum avails of 4 hectares of land and introduces its visitors to farmhouses with original furnishings and tools. Farm animals and events such as bread backing, herb harvest and sheep shearing will enhance your visit and make it a family adventure. The museum has been awarded the title of ‘Most Beautiful Open-air Museum in Europe’ by the ADAC.
- Prags/Braies Wild Lake, Antholz/Anterselva Lake, Toblach/DobbiacoLake and Misurina Lake - These fascinating and mystical mountain lakes of the Upper Puster Valley are truly worth a visit. The warmest bathing lake in the Alps is the famous Lake Kaltern/Caldaro near the town of Kaltern/Caldaro.
- Experience pure nature... on Alpine meadows and the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park, as well as the Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park.
- Lodenwelt: From the sheep to wool… and from wool to a Loden coat (traditional). The “world of the Loden” in Vintl/Vandoies awaits you!
- Up high - and even higher... into the High Rope Climbing Gardens of the surrounding area: in Issing/Issegno, Toblach/Dobbiaco and the Ahrn Valley.
- Walk along the Panorama path to the Concordia Peace Bell at the Kronplatz/Plan der Corones!
- Cloister Neustift near Vahrn: The Augustine Canons Foundation of Neustift, near Vahrn/Varna, is the largest and most famous cloister in the entire Tyrolean region. Today, around 30 monks live and work there. It is particularly worth seeing the library, the basilica and the wine cellars!
- The Bishops town of Brixen/Bressanone presents you with beautiful shops, romantic lanes, a cathedral, the White Tower, the castle with the Diocese museum and a nativity museum.
- Earth pyramids & Mill path in Terenten/Terento... from corn to bread. All this can be experienced inside the 500 year old corn mills. Every Monday, you can watch corn being ground in the mills at the Tern creek. This is followed by a hiking trip to a farmhouse, where we can bake bread together. Earth pyramids can also be found in Percha/Perca.
- Taufer Ahrn Valley: Castle Taufers is one of the largest fortresses in the country. It is particularly worth visiting the Prince’s rooms, the large library, the court room, the so-called ghost room, the prison, weapon’s chamber and the huge amount of tile stoves. The Reinbach water falls near the village of Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures are an impressive natural spectacle.. The huge amounts of water come down in three individual water falls: each one is larger and more powerful than the next. Maranatha in Luttach/Lutago is a special nativity crib museum - the most imaginative in Europe. If you are interested in minerals, don’t forget to visit the mineral museum in St. Johann.
- The village of Prettau/Predoi is known as a mining town. For more than 500 years, people mined the mountains for copper. The food store of Steinhaus is home to the mining museum and houses the multi-media collection. The Climate Tunnel called ‘I breathe‘ is situated at an altitude of 1,100 metres above sea level inside the mountain, where there is a special micro-climate. This has a very good effect on people with breathing problems or allergies. The Schneeberg/Monte Neve is one of the highest mines in Europe and was the longest-serving ore mine in the entire Alpine region. Since its closure in 1985, the mine has been turned into a unique visiting centre.
- Display dairy farm ‘Drei Zinnen‘ in Toblach/Dobbiaco: Discover new and amusing ideas about cheese production and the dairy industry. Lots of information about local traditions and how they are still being used in the production today.
- Partake of a Kneipp cure at the Kneipp path in Taisten and the Kneipp Park in Niederdorf.
- Castle Rodenegg was built in the 12th Century and depicts some of the oldest and most profane frescoes in the German-speaking region. The castle is owned by the offspring of Oswald von Wolkenstein. The main attraction is the fresco cycle to the poetry ‘Iwein’ by Hartmann von Aue. It is worth seeing the castle’s chapel, consecrated to Saint Michael, the weapon’s room, the castle gardens and the so-called Lauterfresser hole – a very tight dungeon.
- Dolomite circular trip: A must during your South Tyrolean holidays. Drive from Kiens/Chienes into the Gader Valley, across the Groden Pass, into the picturesque Val Gardena and from there back to Brixen/Bressanone! The breath-taking mountain backdrop is simply magnificent! Wood carvings of all types can be found at Dolfiland. If you are interested in the Ladin culture, please visit the Ladin museum in St. Martin /S. Martino.
- The Gilfenklamm (canyon) in Sterzing/Vipiteno: The Ratsching/Racines creek turns into roaring masses of water that plummet over the cliffs into the deep valley below. Attention: the hiking paths leads you across suspension bridges this natural monument!
- Bozen/Bolzano, the federal capital of South Tyrol also has lots to offer: the Waltherplatz, fruit market, the ‘Lauben’ (porticos), the town theatre, Ötzi Museum, the Nature Museum, Castle Runkelstein, as well as the MMM - Messner Mountain Museum.
- Meran is South Tyrol’s main spa town. Beside the centre and the Spa & Passer promenades, you should also visit the Botanic Gardens of Castle Trauttmansdorff. Only a short distance from Meran, there is also the mighty Castle Tirol with its magnificent halls and an exhibition about the history of our country.
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On a recent visit to Vilnius, the 3 of us, Mom, Dad, and 21-year-old daughter decided to have dinner at the Medininkai. Great ambiance, all-round good food, generous portions, and relatively inexpensive. Waiter spoke excellent English, was attentive, friendly, and helpful. Price for 3 for...More
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