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Suction pool cleaners are the simplest type of cleaner to use in a pool, and often typically the most inexpensive as well. They are powered by the vacuum pressure or suction created by your pool filter pump. Connect the hose into the skimmer or vacuum cleaner line, and these pool cleaners begin to move randomly (slowly) around the pool, vacuuming dirt and debris into the pump basket. In-line Leaf Traps hold leaves and debris to keep your pump running smoothly.
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These alcohol-paired foods demonstrate that there's a wide range of creative products currently available that show a desire among consumers to experience the flavors that different alcohols offer, without the strong effects that are often associated with them.
One recipe that's included comes from chef and author Jessica Merchant, who infused miniature pretzels with notes of vanilla and bourbon. To create the revitalized party snack, Merchant added butter, bourbon, brown sugar, vanilla bean paste, paprika, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes to a bag of premade pretzels.
Also featured are the lager sausages from Smithfield Foods and Yuengling & Son Inc. The two brands joined to add the taste of a light lager to bratwurst sausages, making for the perfect snack or meal to pair with a craft beer.
From Ice Wine-Infused Truffles to Boozy Bourbon Sandwiches
Beer Battered Fish Filets
Long John Silver's is Now Serving Up Booze-Infused Alaskan Cod
These Bissinger's Treats Combine Chocolate and Wine
Ice Wine-Infused Truffles
Purdys' Handmade Truffles Celebrate Iconic Canadian Ingredients
Smithfield Foods and Yuengling & Son Inc. Launched a Specialty Bratwurst
Alcohol-Infused Fudge Desserts
This Gin-Flavored Fudge Puts an Adult Spin on a Classic Treat
Boozy Prosecco Pastries
The Doughnut Project is Now Offering Alcohol-Infused Prosecco Donuts
This Pretzels Recipe Adds Smoky Vanilla and Bourbon Flavors to Twists
Japanese Booze-Infused Candies
The Latest KitKat Candy Bar is Flavored with Japanese Sake
Dried Jellyfish Chips
A Danish Researcher Has Developed a New Method of Jellyfish Preparation
Alcohol-Infused Cheese Spreads
Di Bruno Bros.' Cheese Dips and Spreads are Made with Wine and Beer
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Thew New Bourbon Bacon Sandwiches are Infused with Barrel-Aged Whiskey
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text: This is a recipe that I really do not measure, although I do start with 2 medium eggplants, this is pretty much a recipe that really does not require any measuring you can really put on as much as you wish, I have given the amounts as I think are closest to the amounts that I use when I make this recipe... if you love eggplant as much as we do you will really enjoy this dish. To save time you can bread the eggplants and then place them on a sheet and refrigerate to finish later. Make certain that you have a large cookie or baking sheet to bake them on. You can use purchased or homemade marinara sauce for this, I use my own recipe#136292 . This can be served as a main dish or as a side dish. I can assure you once you make this dish you will make it on a regular basis, it is so good!


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RECYCLED POLYESTER (PET)
Recycled polyester (PET) is chemically equivalent to synthetic polyester used in clothing. So what's the difference? Recycled polyester is a result of sound environmental for our planet.
The process of recycling plastic bottles to produce fibers is simple. First, it's necessary to shred the bottles, wash the pieces of plastic, and then dry and melt them. At this stage of the process, the material acquires a viscous consistency, like honey. Then, the material is stretched until it forms a thread, which is used to make fabric.
This recycling process is sustainable and increases the lifespan of PET plastics, in addition to removing from the environment a difficult to decompose material representing 30% of all waste collected in Brazilian cities. Recycled polyester threads interwoven with cotton threads allow for the creation of fabrics equal in equality to that produced from non-recycled raw materials, but with one key difference: its unprecedented social and ecological added value.
The environmental impact of producing recycled polyester fabric is much lower than it is for virgin fibers. The production of recycled polyester uses 76% less energy and emits 71% less CO2 and reuses water. The collection and sorting of recyclable materials has a positive social impact, transforming these materials into a source of income and social inclusion for socially vulnerable populations.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a popular game nominated for this year's game awards. The life simulation type provides a useful escape from reality. The most popular part of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is all the charming and anthropomorphic animals that will move to the player's island. Players can interact with residents through various reactions and gestures, including the pure act of giving gifts. Unfortunately, for a Reddit user, this symbol of community spirit was severely responded to by residents of Animal Crossing.
Have you found out that the residents of Animal Crossing: New Horizon Islands will not accept junk gifts on their birthdays. They have an ultimate "burning" feature to let players know if the gifts meet their expectations.
Intergalactic_Raptor shared an avatar of their Animal Crossing: New Horizons as a birthday present for the little girl Blanche. Instead of accepting her gift gracefully, this famously arrogant ostrich made a full pop sound. When receiving an old boot from the Galactic Raptor birthday present, Blanche declared that she was not a recycle bin and told the Galactic Raptor to "take this back and get out of my sight."
Although Blanche's sentence may be the most brutal thing fans have seen in Nintendo's latest Animal Crossing game, unlike bells, items and Nook Miles tickets will be liked. But for new players, the previous series of games contained more cruel plots, which may surprise them. In the Game Cube version of Animal Crossing, residents may ridicule players and local residents, and even call others "complete waste". At the same time, players in the DS game Animal Crossing: Wild World will leave a stern note on the community bulletin board announcing their departure from the town. Maybe Buy Animal Crossing Bells, use some good wrapping paper, send the exquisite items you bought, etc., don't be stingy with your bells.
With Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island, home to Nintendo's more popular residents, is more attractive than an island full of dissatisfied residents. Villagers like Lazy Marclyde are rarely left on the island by Animal Crossing fans. On the contrary, fans prefer the somewhat cunning but cute squirrel Marshal and the purple cat Bob. Maybe Intergalactic_Raptor is trying to give Blanche a subtle message, it's time to continue showing their old boots, hoping to make way for a more kind and admiring tenant.

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- The euro held support last week near $1.1700, and the greenback held below JPY111.00. It is difficult to read much into the price action due to the month- and quarter-end adjustments, which also is the end of many governments and corporate fiscal years.
- At the same time, the dollar bulls may be puzzled by the lack of a more positive response to news that US jobs growth last month was nearly half again as much as forecast (916k vs. Bloomberg's survey median forecast of 660k).
- The price action review in the foreign exchange market shows that this could be a near-term inflection point, which we have sensed is coming. However, there is still another test pending about how much of the reflation trade is indeed discounted. That other shoe to drop is inflation.
It seems in the recent past, short-term trends in the foreign exchange market change around monthly US jobs report. The euro held support last week near $1.1700, and the greenback held below JPY111.00. It is difficult to read much into the price action due to the month- and quarter-end adjustments, which also is the end of many governments and corporate fiscal years. Market conditions were thinned by the Good Friday holiday, so we should not put too much stock on the limited reaction to the stronger-than-expected US employment data.
At the same time, the dollar bulls may be puzzled by the lack of a more positive response to news that US jobs growth last month was nearly half again as much as forecast (916k vs. Bloomberg's survey median forecast of 660k). Moreover, the job growth in January and February was revised up by a combined 156k. Since the FOMC meeting, more than a million jobs have been restored, a welcome down payment, leaving it still about 8.5 million less than at the end of 2019. It seems reasonable to assume that well more than another million jobs will have been restored by the time the FOMC meets in June and adjusts its forecasts and guidance. Will the return of over 2 million jobs meet the Fed's threshold of "substantial progress" to adjust its bond buying?
The price action review in the foreign exchange market shows that this could be a near-term inflection point, which we have sensed is coming. However, there is still another test pending about how much of the reflation trade is indeed discounted. That other shoe to drop is inflation. Last year's negative CPI prints will be dropping out of the year-over-year measures. The base effect will make for strong inflation readings starting with the March CPI (April 12).
Here is a snapshot of how we see the technical condition of the dollar as April gets underway.
Dollar Index: The Dollar Index peaked near 93.45 on the last day of Q1, its best level since last November. Some position squaring ahead of a long holiday weekend for many saw it come back off toward 92.80 before the weekend. It recovered and resurfaced above 93.00 after the strong employment report. The MACD and Slow Stochastic are turning down from elevated levels. Ideally, from a technical perspective, the Dollar Index would retest the 93.45 area, which would be aggressively defended, confirming a near-term high. A few technical considerations, including the 200-day moving average, the uptrend line off the late February lows, and the high in early March, converge in the 92.50-92.60 area. A break of that is needed to signal anything important on the downside.
Euro: The euro held important support at $1.1700, which corresponds to the (38.2%) retracement of the rally from the March 2020 low. However, it failed to push back above $1.1800, which seemed to deter strong bottom-picking. The momentum indicators are trying to turn up, but the news stream still seems to work against the common currency. A convincing break of $1.1700 could spur another leg down, and $1.16 represents a complete round-trip since the eve of the US election. On the top side, a move above $1.1800 is constructive and would confirm a near-term bottom is in place.
Japanese Yen: The greenback stalled at almost JPY111.00 at the end of the quarter, its highest level in a year. It came back bid after falling to almost JPY110.35 after the stronger-than-expected jobs data in thin pre-weekend trading in the US. There were two highs from March 2020, JPY111.70 and about JPY112.25. The 2019 high was set near JPY102.40. The momentum indicators are overextended but have not turned down, but the dollar is knocking against the upper Bollinger Band (~JPY110.70). A break of the JPY109.75-110.00 is needed to signal a near-term top is at hand.
British Pound: Sterling bottomed around $1.3670 on March 25. Its recovery was stymied at the start and end of the week, near $1.3850. The MACD and Slow Stochastic have turned up, but without fresh gains, it appears to be working into a lower range. Above $1.3850, the $1.4000 area is the next important hurdle. Support is seen near $1.3750 and then $1.3700. While the euro has nearly returned to its pre-US election low, sterling is far above it (~$1.2850). That translates to a significant move on the euro-sterling cross. The euro had spiked above GBP0.9200 in December, and the first quarter bouncing on GBP0.8500, its lowest level since February 2020. There is little in the way of GBP0.8400, and even the 2020 low (~GBP0.8285), if that is overwhelmed.
Canadian Dollar: The US dollar appears to have entered a new range against the Canadian dollar. It peaked on March 30 near CAD1.2650 and pulled back into the CAD1.2530-1.2540 area. That pullback marginally overshot the (38.2%) retracement objective of the greenback's recovery from three-year lows set on March 18 around CAD1.2365. The next retracement objective (50%) is close to CAD1.2500. The momentum indicators are poised to roll over, suggesting selling into US dollar bounces ahead of next week (April 9) Canadian employment data. Another robust report would boost the chances that the Bank of Canada changes its forward guidance on tapering its C$4 billion a week of federal government bond purchases at its next meeting (April 21).
Australian Dollar: Last week's range was set by the outside down day on March 30, reversing lower after reaching $0.7665, and a hammer candlestick low near $0.7535 on April 1. That was a new low for the year. The Slow Stochastic has turned higher, but the MACD has yet to do so. The follow-through buying after the hammer candlestick was limited and not inspiring. A low in the Aussie does not seem to be in place. The next area of support is $0.7500, roughly the (50%) retracement of the rally from since early last November. The next retracement (61.8%) objective is closer to $0.7370, and the 200-day moving average is a little above there (~$0.7390). A move above $0.7640 is needed to improve the tone.
Mexican Peso: The dollar slipped through March's low (~MXN20.2830) ahead of the weekend, but in thin trading, it recovered and finished the week above MXN20.30. The MACD is leveling off after trending lower since early March. The Slow Stochastic has turned back down. Mexico is experiencing stagflation. Without much fiscal support, the economy likely contracted in the first quarter. Yet, inflation is rising, and on April 8 is likely to report that headline CPI pushed well above the upper end of the central bank's 2-4% target range and to a three-year high. Rate cut hopes have already been dashed, but such a report could weigh on the peso. Strong chart support for the dollar is not seen until closer to MXN20.00. Resistance is likely to be encountered in the MXN20.50-20.55 area.
Chinese Yuan: The dollar rose for the sixth consecutive week against the yuan. Some reports try linking the swap activity by large Chinese banks to masked intervention by the PBOC. However, given the narrowing premium over the US, the poor performance of Chinese stocks, and what seems like more persistent outflows under QDII, the pressure on the yuan seems explainable by market forces. If the dollar is rising against nearly all the world's currencies, why should it not rise against the yuan too? The greenback reached a four-month high last week near CNY6.58. The offshore yuan is weaker, which is also where speculators can express views. The 6.60-level against both is an important psychological barrier. We suspect that may be the upper end of a new range, but if not, the potential extends toward the 200-day moving average (~CNY6.70 and CNH6.68).
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A 39-YEAR-old woman will complete 100 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty to stealing more than £2,000 of tax payers’ money.
Louanne Tranter, of Hall Lane, Whitwick, appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, February 7, after North West Leicestershire District Council alleged she had claimed £2,205.38 in benefits that were not owed to her.
Tranter confessed that since April 1, 2013, she had been claiming benefits based on being a single person, when in fact her ‘ex-husband’ was still living with her.
In her defence, Tranter stated the original claim had been genuine and that her relationship with the man had been on/off. However, magistrates concluded that the fraud involved significant planning and that there were aggravating features in the case.
Tranter was handed 100 hours of unpaid work, and ordered to pay £700 costs and an £85 victim surcharge.
The district council will also reclaim the £2,205 of benefits that were claimed illegally.
Coun Nick Rushton, corporate portfolio holder at the district council, said: “This case sends out a clear message that it is not acceptable to simply keep claiming tax payers’ money when your circumstances change.
“The district council will fight in court when necessary to expose cases of fraud and reclaim money that can now be redirected to where there is a real need for it.
“If residents in the district are unsure about the benefits they claim or when they should notify the council of changes in circumstance, visit www.nwleics.gov.uk/ fraud_investigation or call us on 01530 454551.”
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Frederick, MD (PRWEB) April 04, 2015
The event begins at 1 p.m., starting at the Civil War Trail markers near the park pavilion. Gathland State Park is located at 900 Arnoldstown Road in Burkittsville, Maryland. This marker will add a new, discontiguous stop on the popular Civil War Trails route, “John Wilkes Booth: Escape of an Assassin.” It tells the story of Civil War correspondent George Alfred Townsend, who reported on the April 1865 assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and published the bestselling book, The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth. Townsend made his home at this South Mountain estate, which became a state park in 1949, in the late 19th and early 20th century.
The ceremony will kick off Gathland’s 150th anniversary commemorations of the Lincoln assassination and the end of the Civil War. This spring, the park will launch enhanced exhibits, family-friendly Park Quest activities, and special programs for Bell & History Day (April 11 in Frederick County), and the Washington County Museum Ramble (weekends in May). The ceremony—which is free and open to the public—will include remarks by Park manager Mary Ironside and the tourism directors in Frederick and Washington Counties, John Fieseler and Dan Spedden, respectively. It will be followed by a reception in the park pavilion.
This marker is made possible through funding from the Tourism Council of Frederick County and the Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of Frederick County.
To learn more about this special event, see http://www.visitfrederick.org/civil-war-150th or contact the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area at info(at)heartofthecivilwar(dot)org or (301)600-4031. Information about the 2015 Park Quest program will be released online around April 10. Photos are available upon request.

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Publisher: Limitless Publishing
The author’s ability to draw you into the story and keep you asking questions is what really shines in this novel. From the first line, “I was broken…” you are frantically turning pages to find out why Raine is broken. The characters are wonderful and real-life—people you can easily relate to and the friendships are deep. We should all be so lucky to have such great people in our lives!
This is such a British book, and seemed wonderfully exotic to my American mind. I loved all the hints of life in London and the British racing circuit. Such fun!
I’ve discovered a wonderful new author and look forward to the rest of the series. I highly recommend this book!
I received an ARC in return for a fair and honest review.
Footsteps thundered behind me, forcing me to run faster as my vision began tunnelling. Bouncing off the walls as I rounded corners, I attempted to trace my steps back to the exit through the labyrinth of hallways.
I could hear the footsteps growing louder, as if Nadine was right on my heels, but I couldn’t look without losing my rhythm.
Abruptly, I was jerked to a stop by a hand on my wrist. I spun at the touch, flinging my back against the wall with a scream. My movements were too fast to take anything in.
“What the f*** are you doing here?” The voice that snarled the words was not Nadine’s. Even full of malice I could never forget his tone. Despite that, my brain was no longer thinking logically.
I raised my hands instinctively to shield my face, the line between reality and my memories blurring. The brightly lit corridor was too tight and darkness encroached from every corner.
I was back in the alley. The rough bricks bit into my spine as I cowered into the building praying I could make myself invisible.
“No, not again,” I whimpered, my hands shaking. “Please, not again.”
In my mind they were coming at me, closing the distance.
No matter how tiny I made myself they could still see me.
“Don’t hurt me. Let me go!” White-hot panic rose in my chest, consuming me and fuelling the memory. Everything felt so similar, I wasn’t even seeing what was really in front of me.

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Saraswati's Oasis-Daintree Holiday Accommodation
|Minimum Stay||2 nights|
|Living space||120 square meters|
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|Theme||Adventure, Wilderness, Other, Away from it all, Beach, Tropical|
Description from the owner
Saraswati's Oasis - Wake up to the sound of birds, explore nature's wonders.
Private, eco friendly solar powered holiday accommodation suitable for romantic getaways, friends or family retreats.
Things to do
Located a 20 minute leisurely walk to beautiful Cow Bay beach and close to nearby cafes, pub, Jindalba; Marrdja and Dubuji boardwalks, kayaking, nature walks, river cruises, natural swimming holes, Daintree Discovery Centre, horse riding and Floravilla bio-dynamic ice-cream factory and art gallery cafe.
Fishing on the Great Barrier Reef
Catch your own dinner-put your boat in at Cow Bay beach or fish from the...Read more
Saraswati's Oasis-Daintree Holiday Accommodation
Daintree, Queensland, Australia
Additional Location Information
Surrounded by the Daintree National Park in low lying forest. Wake up to the sound of birds, stroll to the beach, take a scenic 30min drive to Cape Tribulation, go Jungle Surfing, kayaking, explore the Daintree Discovery Centre, Jungle Bugs and Butterflys museum, horse ride through forest and along the beach, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.
Location Type Away from it all, Beach, Tropical
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|Rate Summary||$151||$151||$1,055||$4,218||2 nights|
|All Dates||$151||$151||$1,055||$4,218||2 nights|
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- Additional guests - $24 / person - Per-Person Adjustment - Fee applies to parties of more than 2 guest(s)
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Rates include private use of self contained facilities including wi fi, tea and coffee, fully equipped kitchen, laundry, linen, cleaning fee and ferry tickets.
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What Past Guests Are Saying
Comfortable, well-equipped holiday house
The owner, Tina, was really friendly and helpful. The house was tastefully decorated, comfortable, clean and well-equipped. A good location for access to Cow Bay beach and local Daintree attractions.
The only minor drawback was its situation on the road to the local transfer station and the dust when cars drove by as our stay was during a hot, dry period.
The free use of internet and phonecalls was a big plus.
For the reasonable price, we would definitely recommend this holiday rental for anyone wanting to self-cater in the Daintree.
Response from Ms Tina M Mrozek - 01/15/2013
Thanks Paula, the road is now sealed but nothing can be done about the tropical weather, am happy your stay was comfortable and hope to see you again. Tina
Tina was so welcoming and helpful. Extra little touches just makes you feel so special from the ticket paid for on the ferry to the bread and milk supplied in the fridge for our arrival. The house was so comfortable with a sprawling lounge to kick back on and access to the internet. If you don't fancy looking at four walls in a resort or motel style accommodation this is for you.
Imogen and Lori
Choosing to stay at Saraswati's Oasis was the best decision we made about coming to the Daintree. The house is impeccable, clean, comfortable, excellent cooking facilities, and the multimedia setup (internet, Voip phone to use inclusive, tv with movies available, Austar) was superb. It felt like a real home away from home, and was exceptional value for money.
Tina could not have been a more thoughtful and generous hostess. Her knowledge of local tours and helpfulness in finding things was exceptional.
We would recommend staying here without hesitation to anyone. We had such a good time before we left we were already talking about whether we could come annually!
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I stayed 2 nights and really enjoyed every moment. I got a personal kayak trip to magical coral cove and a fresh fish barbeque afterwards. The accomodation was very comfortable with everything you can think of. My host Tina was very informative about activities in the local area.The bird calls in on sunrise was amazing. I would recommend this holiday stay coming to the Daintree anytime.Go Tina!
We can not rave about Sarawtsi's enough. Tina has put a lot of time and love into her beautiful house. She has been very thoughtful in making the experience truely peaceful, luxurious and totally indulgant.
We were just blown away that a house run by solar power could be so versatile, having a computer with internet, spa, and a beautiful modern kitchen.
Although Tina lives on the propery she was totally unobtrusive and it was nice to have her advice on the local area etc when we asked for it. She even heated the outdoor spa ready for us after a day out!
The deck outside was heaven, listening to the birds whilst we had our fully cooked brekkie every morning (which tina provided the ingredients for)
We unfortunately didn't have enough time to use the kayaks but Tina had offered to drive us to the beach to go on an excursion...next time!!!
The stay at Saraswati's was amazing! Not only was it a relaxing environment, the hospitality and accommodation were great! A must stay place, I will Definately be coming back!

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Australia, N.Z. emerge as 'competitive' cruising destinations
The Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Baltic and ... the Tasman Sea?
The rapid expansion of cruises out of Australia over the past five years has been one of the biggest stories in the industry, and the next five years could bring even more of a boom in the region, say executives.
"It's a great market, and it certainly has room for growth," Royal Caribbean CEO Adam Goldstein says . "It's one of the primary markets that have emerged in the last five to 10 years in a meaningful way."
Cruises out of Sydney and other Australian cities to ports in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific have taken off with Australians eager to explore their homeland and other nearby locales with the ease that cruise ships offer, Goldstein says. But it's not just a local crowd filling ships.
While far away from the USA, cruises around Australia and New Zealand are of growing appeal to been-there-done-that American cruisers who are looking for something new, says Goldstein. Europeans are flocking to the voyages, too.
"Australia is an attractive destination for people to visit from around the world," Goldstein notes. "We certainly have a lot of Australians on our Australian cruises, but we also have a healthy mix of passengers from other countries."
Cruises around Australia and New Zealand are proving popular with vacationers who want a no-muss-no-fuss overview of the region, say tourism officials — in part because they make it so easy.
"The geography of New Zealand is very suitable to cruising," says New Zealand tourism official Gregg Anderson, noting that the number of U.S. vacationers visiting the country by cruise ships this winter is projected to jump nearly 40%. "You've got lots of ports that are an overnight cruise away (from each other), and by ship you can see a real range of scenery."
Anderson adds that cruise ships offer convenient lodging for visits to New Zealand towns such as Napier and Dunedin that have limited hotel space. Ditto in Australia. With 1,557 cabins, Royal Caribbean's Sydney-based Voyager of the Seas has more than twice as many bedrooms as Australia's largest hotel, Sydney's 682-room Sheraton Four Points.
Until a few years ago, the cruise industry wasn't big enough to support significant operations in Australia and New Zealand. But as major lines have added more vessels, they've gained the critical mass to branch out beyond core markets in the Caribbean, Europe and Alaska.
Goldstein says Australia's location in the Southern Hemisphere makes it an alluring place to send ships during the Northern Hemisphere's winter months, when many Northern Hemisphere destinations such as Alaska are too cold for cruising. Indeed, two of the line's ships in the region this winter, Radiance of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas, have come straight from a summer in Alaska. The line's third ship in the region, Voyager of the Seas, arrived in Sydney after a season sailing out of China.
Just how big could cruising around Australia and New Zealand become? Goldstein notes that there are some inherent constraints on growth, starting with the region's long distance away from the homes of many cruisers. Growth also could be constrained by a lack of infrastructure, he says.
"Sydney, which is the primary hub for Australian cruising, has not developed (its port) at the pace necessary to take advantage" of growing demand, Goldstein says.
Still, Goldstein sees a bright future for the area.
"We think they're great cruises," he says of the itineraries available in the region. "Australia is a very competitive destination in terms of our choices (of where to send) ships."


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Pharmacists in England have begun to protest in response to the Government’s so far refusing to write off the £370m debt the sector was given as a support loan during the pandemic.
The protests will take place throughout the week in the constituencies of several Government ministers, including the health secretary, the Prime Minister and the chancellor.
This comes after the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) highlighted to the Guardian newspaper last month that some pharmacists were considering protest action unless the Treasury wrote off the debt.
One of the pharmacists joining the protests, Jonathan Cooper, owner of Coopers Chemists in the Richmond constituency of chancellor Rishi Sunak in Yorkshire, said: ‘My pharmacy and many others like it have continued to see patients in the community while other parts of the health system could not offer this vital service.
‘Had community pharmacies not worked so hard to keep their doors open during this national crisis, things would have been far worse. As a result we have incurred massive extra costs and the Government needs to cover this as promised.’
He added: ‘We want to give a message to Mr Sunak: our door is open – please let us keep it that way by reversing these devastating cuts!’
No mention in budget
Ahead of the budget announcement last week, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) asked the chancellor to write off the £370m Covid debt, or risk more pharmacy closures.
In a letter to the chancellor, Simon Dukes, chief executive of PSNC said that analysis conducted by the negotiator suggested pharmacies’ costs are now at more than £400m and are continuing to rise.
‘This money has been spent on carrying out services for the NHS in a Covid-secure environment,’ he explained.
He added: ‘Community pharmacy contractors must have their costs fully covered and they must not be asked to subsidise the NHS.’
In response to a question asked at a Downing Street Covid briefing last month (10 February), Boris Johnson said that he wanted to ‘make sure’ that pharmacies are ‘reimbursed as soon as possible [for their additional costs during the pandemic]’, adding that he did not want to see any pharmacies close.
However, when Mr Sunak announced his financial statement last week he made no mention of the sector, or future plans to cover pharmacies’ Covid costs.
Mark Lyonette, chief executive officer of the NPA said the protests ‘bring the matter close to home for the decision-makers, in their own constituencies’.
‘The Government continues to drag its feet over offering proper financial assistance for pharmacies,’ he said.
He added: ‘The Prime Minister promised to give the NHS whatever it needs to cope with coronavirus and pharmacies are a vital part of the NHS frontline.
‘We need the Government to make good on commitments to meet all the additional costs associated with coronavirus and also address long-term underfunding – so that pharmacies can stay open to keep people well and save lives.’
A study commissioned by the NPA last year estimated that almost three-quarters of independent pharmacies in England could be forced to close by 2024 if current contractual arrangements remain unchanged.
The analysis conducted by Ernst and Young (EY) found the sector was underfunded by £497m – with 72% of pharmacies forecast to be loss-making within four years. It estimated that the average pharmacy will be losing £43k a year by 2024.


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Mute is the title of a movie director Duncan Jones has been talking about for some time. Since 2009, to be exact. Well, it turns out he’s finally going to start shooting the film next week—and in announcing so, he revealed a curious nugget.
As typhoon Meranti inches closer to China, the category 5 tropical cyclone could produce 230 mile per hour winds causing untold millions in damage. And to make matters even worse, it has apparently now joined forces with the moon in the city of Fuzhou to wreak even more havoc.
The moon is our almost constant frenemy in space, lighting our nights and spoiling our star-views in equal turns. But now, new measurements from Apollo-era moon rocks suggest that the moon and Earth had a much more savage past than we knew.
If you want to go to the Moon, you can either hitch your ride with NASA and SpaceX or you can get yourself a camera with an incredible zoom like the Nikon P900 which comes with a 24-2000mm lens that can rip off an 83x optical zoom. All you gotta do is point the camera to the sky, lock in on the Moon, and basically…
After over two-and-a-half years on the moon, China’s lunar rover Yutu has been pronounced dead—for the second and (probably?) final time. [Update: It looks like Yutu may be coming back for yet another shot at life.]
In a world first, a US-based company has been granted permission to travel beyond Earth’s orbit into deep space. Moon Express, founded in 2010 by billionaire tech entrepreneur Naveen Jain, just received FAA clearance to send a robotic probe to the moon’s surface to scout it for valuable resources.
Four billion years ago, an endless barrage of space rock pummeled the surface of the Earth and the Moon, in a period known as the Late Heavy Bombardment. Now, astronomers have performed a detailed analysis of one of the most famous craters from that time, and what they’ve learned could rewrite the most violent chapter…
Between Room 237, Moonwalkers, the Flat Earth Society and other conspiracy theorists, and humankind’s general eagerness to believe anything that sounds strange enough to be true, the idea that Stanley Kubrick helped fake the Moon landings persists. And the director’s daughter is SICK OF IT.
European scientists have unveiled an ice drill designed to penetrate three to six feet into the frigid lunar surface. According to plan, this device will start drilling into the Moon’s south polar regions in 2020.
The Cassini mission is sending us better and better data and images of just what’s happening on the surface of Saturn’s moon Titan. And it’s beginning to look awfully familiar...
The team behind a new Kickstarter campaign isn’t the first bunch astronomy enthusiasts to create a detailed globe based on our nearest lunar neighbor. But using topographical data gathered by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, this Moon globe is the first to accurately recreate all of its craters, mountains, and…
Update 9:06am: Nope. It turns out the annual nightmare that is April Fool’s Day is no longer relegated to just April 1st. This watch is totally fake, and everything on the internet is officially insufferably terrible.
The ISS has gotten quite a few improvements lately, but the latest addition is unusually impressive: a 12-foot long expandable room that astronauts will attach to the space station’s back and inflate to twice its original size.
There’s been dozens of probes that have gone out exploring the solar system since 1959's Luna 2 probe. PopChartLab has gone and noted down each one since in this beautiful poster of the Solar System.
As recognizable as the characters in our favorite scifi movies are, the landscapes are what completes the vision. A new poster set by artist Jordan Buckner focuses on these familiar cinematic vistas, and each one is more gorgeous than the next.
Few Lego builders are as masterful at combining model-making and engineering as Jason Allemann of JK Brickworks. His latest creation, a miniature Lego Orrery depicting the moon orbiting the Earth, and both of them orbiting the sun, not only works, it’s also 97 percent accurate.
Congress held a meeting today on what NASA’s overall purpose should look like under the next few presidents. But agreement on just what that purpose might be—as witnesses discussed everything from the planned Mars trip to a proposal for a space station hotel—seemed far away.
Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell passed away on February 4th, on the eve of the 45th anniversary of his mission to the moon. He was 85 years old.
In 2013, China became the third country to land a vehicle on the moon. Now, a trove of photos from Chang’e-3's historic expedition—35 Gigabytes in all—are easily searchable on the web. These are our first fresh images taken from the surface of Earth’s nearest neighbor in forty years.


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During quarantine, football party food is just as important as the game itself. Fast food wings and grocery store veggie trays just won’t cut it. That’s why we’re gathering all of our favorite football party recipes and posting a new one all season long. From dips like buffalo chicken dip to a sheet cake with a frosting combination designed to replicate your favorite team’s colors, these football party foods are guaranteed winners and deserve to be displayed on your tailgate spread. Be sure to check out our football party recipes perfect for toting to your next outdoor tailgates like slow-cooker sliders or sheet pan nachos. Guests will be more fascinated by your home-made jalapeno poppers or slow-cooked turkey meatballs than the actual game. Get ready for kick-off by preparing these easy to make and grab and go recipes that are perfect for your game day parties.
First up, slow-cooker buffalo chicken dip.
Now, this is something to cheer about: Everyone’s favorite game-time dip getting a slow-cooker makeover! All you need to do is drop the first 10 ingredients in the slow cooker and then let it do all the work while you handle the rest of your last-minute watch-party prep. The recipe calls for a cup of hot sauce. We opted for Frank’s Red Hot but feel free to sub in your favorite. A combination of cream cheese, shredded cheese, crumbled blue cheese, and sour cream makes this one creamy appetizer. The dip will cook for an hour and a half to two hours, but only takes 10 minutes of hands-on time. Just before serving, stir in 1/4 cup of chopped scallions for an extra punch of flavor. Serve with celery sticks, carrots sticks, and your favorite tortilla chips. Buy pre-chopped celery and baby carrots to cut down on prep time. With ten half-cup servings, this recipe was made for a crowd. Serve it straight out of the slow-cooker for a no-fuss presentation. If you like the sound of Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip, check out our recipe collection for even more slow-cooker dips that will be perfect for your big game crowd. If you looking to really get crazy, serve with a bowl of your favorite ranch dressing that guests can drizzle on their mound of dip. After all, we’re supposed to indulge on game day, right?
Combine chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, Colby-Jack, sour cream, hot sauce, blue cheese, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW until cheeses melt, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring after 1 hour. Stir in scallions. Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and tortilla chips.
Let us know how they turned out in the comments below! #FlyEaglesFly


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Fresh off her collaborations with Lil Durk and Chance the Rapper, the Queen is teasing a new track with Juice WRLD. Taking to Instagram Live on Tuesday (Aug. 6), she previewed her upcoming record with the “Lucid Dreams” hitmaker.
“Bad bitches from the world, let me make it clear / When I leave Juice WRLD, back to pink hair,” raps Nicki in the brief clip.
The two previously toured through Europe together on their “Nicki WRLD Tour” earlier this year.
During the live session, she also shared a snippet of her remix to Pop Smoke’s “Welcome to the Party,” which features an explosive verse from the Queen. “Old silly bitches, I’ma kill these bitches / Yo Pop, who the f**k want smoke?” she raps.


H.S. notebook: Tomball baseball on the rise
Published 2:48 pm, Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Port Neches-Groves knocked Tomball out of the baseball playoffs, but the Cougars have plenty to look forward to next year.
They return four of their top five hitters – and plenty of pitching to go with them.
"We have some really good arms coming back, we have four of our first five hitters in the order coming back, and that always helps, and we have some good young players coming up," coach Doug Rush said.
The top returner is District 20-5A MVP Eric Oakes.
The pitcher/second baseman boasted a .417 batting average with five home runs and went 9-1 on the mound as a sophomore.
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"He's a really good player," Rush said. "He's one of those throwback guys you can put anywhere on the field and he'll be successful."
They led the Cougars to at least the regional semifinals for the fifth time in six years.
The program is 43-17 in the playoffs in that span, with two state berths and the 2013 Class 4A state championship.
Bayou Bowl landing at Turner
The Bayou Bowl is heading to Humble this summer.
The Greater Houston Football Coaches Association's annual all-star game, which pits East vs. West Houston, is set for June 10 at Turner Stadium.
Each all-star team will have an offensive and defensive head coach.
Kingwood coach Barry Campbell and North Shore coach Jon Kay are the offensive and defensive coaches for the East, respectively, and Langham Creek coach Todd Thompson and Cy-Fair defensive coordinator Robbie Legg are leading the West, which won the last three matchups.
The Bayou Bowl was a Louisiana-Houston showdown from 2003 to 2013.
The East roster features Atascocita quarterback Daveon Boyd, who's headed to Blinn College, Crosby running back Carlos Grace and North Shore defensive tackle Josh Sifuentes. The West roster includes Lamar QB Owen Holt, Elkins RB Leonard Harris and Cy-Fair defensive end Kyle Allison.
Kingwood's Band and Kingwood Drill Team will perform at halftime.
The Kingwood and Humble cheerleaders will cheer for the teams.
Put on entirely by GHFCA volunteers, the Bayou Bowl raises money for scholarships for Houston high school athletes from all sports.
Borrero makes top 40
Cypress Ranch freshman golfer Lucas Borrero finished an outstanding debut season with a top-40 finish last week at the state tournament.
Borrero fired a two-day 152, with two rounds of 76, to place 39th individually.
"I'm very proud of Lucas and his accomplishments this season," coach Andrew Shanle said in a release. "Not only has he excelled on the golf course, which is a direct result of countless hours of practice, he is also an honor roll student and supportive teammate.
"As a freshman, he opened many eyes at the state tournament and proudly represented Cypress Ranch High School."
Jason McDaniel is a freelance writer.


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A diagram has been uncovered which shows that Iranian scientists are calculating the “nuclear explosive yield” of a major nuclear weapon. The weapon would yield 50 kilotons at full force.
Diagrams of Iran’s work were passed to the International Atomic Energy Agency last year and are now being confirmed and reported by an anonymous source with inter-agency knowledge.
For an idea of what a 50 kiloton weapon would do, think back to World War II Japan. On August 6, 1945, the U.S. dropped a 15 kiloton weapon named Little Boy on Hiroshima. It killed approximately 66,000 people instantly, yet Japan would not surrender. Therefore, three days later, the U.S. dropped a second 15-to-20 kiloton weapon named Fat Man on Nagasaki. It killed approximately 39,000 instantly and ushered in the war’s end.
Now think of this: right now, Iranian scientists appear to be investigating the possibilities of constructing a nuclear weapon that is more powerful than both of these bombs combined.


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상파울로 IMS에 새로운 박물관이 창설된다. 현대 도시에서 예술과 문화 관련 행사를 홍보할 뿐만 아니라 도시 공간에 흥미와 활력을 불어넣는 역할을 담당하게 될 이번 박물관 개설 프로젝트는 도시와 자유로우면서도 직접적인 관계를 맺고 동시에 조용하면서도 호의적인 내부 환경을 제공하는, 일반인의 접근이 용이한 박물관을 건설하고자 한다. 이 곳은 매우 특별한 빛과 질, 그리고 시간의 인지를 필요로하는 공간이자 캐릭터의 박물관으로서, 이곳을 방문하는 관객들에게 독특하고 개인적인 경험을 제공하게 될 것이다.
Project for a Museum on Paulista Avenue- the new IMS of São Paulo.
The creation of a new museum is always an extraordinary event. It is fundamental the role they play in contemporary cities, not only for promoting events related to art and culture, but especially for bringing interest and vitality to urban spaces.
It is in this context that the new IMS headquarters will emerge. An institution already consolidated and of marked presence in the Brazilian cultural scene. Owning a precious collection and with extensive experience in the promotion of exhibitions and cultural events, IMS does not have an exhibition space in São Paulo today that is consistent with its possibilities. The new headquarters will supply the concrete need for more space, but it will be much more than that: it is born, above all, the desire to create a place that represents the values and the spirit of the institution. The museum emerges from the inside out and for this reason the new headquarters must be thought in the same way, having as main motivation to be a programmatic and symbolic platform for the IMS.
Architects: Andrade Morettin Arquitetos
Location: Av. Paulista, 2424 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01310-300, Brazil
Contest Team: Beatriz Moretti, Carlos Eduardo Miller, Fábio Ucella, Flora Fujii, Gabriel Sepe, Guido Otero, Júlio Beraldo, Lauro Rocha, Ricardo Gusmão, Valeria Mónigo
Project Team: Adriane De Luca (coord.), Raphael Souza (coord.), Carlos Eduardo Miller, Eduardo Miller, Felipe Fuchs, Fernanda Carlovich, Fernanda Mangini, Gabriel Sepe, Jaqueline Lessa, Melissa Kawahara, Tina Niessner. Intern: Daniel Zahoul
Area: 8662.0 sqm
Project Year: 2017
Photograph: Nelson Kon, Courtesy of Andrade Morettin Arquitetos
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That way, we imagine an accessible museum, anchored in the present, that has a free and direct relationship with the city and, at the same time, offers a calm and welcoming internal environment; a museum capable of balancing the vibration of the sidewalks with the nature and scale of museum spaces; a space that demands a very particular quality of light and perception of time; Finally, a museum of an outstanding character, that provides a unique and personal experience for those who visit it.
In order for the proposed building to meet these qualities, we proceed to the analysis and interpretation of two fundamental parameters for the design of the project: the program and the urban context. What was of interest here, beyond the complex functional requirements presented, was to determine the articulations and qualities desired for the museum's internal spaces, as well as to define what kind of relationship was intended to be established between the new building and the city.
From the analysis of the program we elaborate a quantification of the necessary areas and a grouping of the spaces according to their nature, creating a gradient that goes from the most open and permeable to the most restricted and controlled. This diagram represents the intention to reinforce the connections and continuities between the programs open to the public and to preserve the privacy and control of the administrative and service programs. As a result of this reasoning, we must distribute separate circulations to the public, for administrative and areas for loading and services.
From this analysis, we also concluded that the spaces should be generous, especially in the exhibition areas, given the role of protagonist that will have within the scheme of the new museum. They must also be flexible and have the controlled environment, with the ideal conditions to accommodate the collection and the different modalities of exposure.
With the objective of creating a significant group of programs, we gathered the auditorium, classrooms, multimedia space and library into a single, integrated body, forming the Institute's new Media Library. This set creates an important counterpoint for the exhibition rooms, able to balance the attention within the museum. So, part of the library can work as a convivial space for those who attend classrooms, as these, when integrated, become a small suspended auditorium that relates simultaneously to the library and the foyer. It was also our goal, to bring the various forms of expression and media in a more fluid and continuous space, without losing the necessary restraints for the proper functioning of each space.
The Design Approach
The solution was to transfer the ground floor of the museum - its main articulating element - from the base to the center of the building, fifteen meters above the level of Paulista Avenue, creating a totally new and open relationship between the museum, the city and its inhabitants. With this displacement, we leave a claustrophobic and restricted condition imposed by the boundaries of the lot, to conquer the view of the city, at the same time we create the possibility of a new articulation of the internal spaces of the museum.
This operation has the effect of releasing the level of Paulista Avenue for it to work, together with the first underground, as a distribution platform of the different circulations that feed the building. Conceived as a large urban hall, the level of Paulista Avenue becomes extension of the sidewalk, leading the visitor through escalators and elevators to the heart of the building. It is there that is also the museum's restaurant, fully open to the public, reinforcing the multiple character of the avenue.
In this transfer, which refers to the familiar movements of subway stations, there is a first transition from the scale of the city to the scale of the museum. Along the way, the sounds and the agitation coming from the street fade, the intensity and nature of the light change, until you reach the raised ground floor, facing the city, which opens in a totally renewed perspective. Released from a closer and direct confrontation with the street, it was possible to create a vibrant and energetic space, but adjusted to the intensity and the environment desired for the museum. The scale and the time have changed. We are inside the new IMS.


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Memoirs of ancient chivalry : To which are added, the anecdotes of the times, from the romance writers and historians of those ages / Translated from the French of Monsieur de St. Palaye by the translator of the life of Petrarch.
Production / publication: London : Printed for J. Dodsley, Pall-Mall, London, M. DCC. LXXXIV. Description: xx, 374 pages ; 22 cm (8vo).General note: Translator of the life of Petrach = Mrs. S. Dobson.Binding note: Brown morocco spineUniform titles: Mémoires sur l'ancienne chevalerie. English Subject(s): Chivalry | Knights and knighthood | Civilization, Medieval

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text: "'If I were to serve the Empire, you would command my allegiance.' Such was the promise Grand Admiral Thrawn made to Emperor Palpatine at their first meeting. Since then, Thrawn has been one of the Empire's most effective instruments, pursuing its enemies to the very edges of the known galaxy. But as keen a weapon as Thrawn has become, the Emperor dreams of something far more destructive. Now, as Thrawn's TIE-defender program is halted in favor of Director Krennic's secret Death Star project, he realizes that the balance of power in the Empire is measured by more than just military acumen or tactical efficiency"--Dust jacket flap.

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Haines, K. & Calhoun, K. (Feb. 18, 2018). “Voices of Baltimore documentary premiers at Towson. The Baltimore Watchdog.
Harris, M. (Feb 14, 2018). Towson Professor Explores a Segregated Baltimore Through Film. Baltimore Magazine.
Martin, S. (Feb. 9, 2018). Hearing the “Voices of Baltimore” under segregation. Towson University Newsroom.
SmARTs: Baltimore County Arts Show (March 26, 2018) Voices of Baltimore: Life under Segregation. Baltimore County Commission of the Arts and Sciences.
(March 7, 2018) Towson University Faculty Produce film on Jim Crow-Era Baltimore. The Journal of Blacks in Education.
(February 21, 2018) Examining the ‘Jim Crow Experience in Baltimore’ Special to the Afro. AFRO.
Schmid, J. K. (February 28, 2018) Examining the Jim Crow Experience in Baltimore’ – AFRO.
Stein, P. (February 8, 2018) Baltimore Life Under Jim Crow. Podcast. Humanities Connection, WYPR.
(February 2018) Voices of Baltimore Film Screening & Panel Discussion. Maryland State Council for the Arts.


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Latest update: 15th April 2020
CORONAVIRUS (“COVID19”) – SUPPLY CHAIN IMPACT
Operational Status: Business Continuity
Canon Medical Systems Limited (CMSUK) continues to support our NHS customers and private concerns as we usually do: by providing 7-day support on critical healthcare equipment. In line with Public Health England (PHE) and Department of Health (DoH) Guidelines, Canon Medical Systems Limited continues to operate as business as usual but will monitor the ongoing situation in the UK and update this Statement as necessary. Please refer any queries to email@example.com
We wish to reassure our customers and stakeholders that we are making every endeavour to minimize the impact of the Covid19 outbreak to maintain the highest level of customer service through adhering to the following:
Department of Health/Public Health England Guidance:Through vigorous application of guidance issued by the DoH/PHE to support the global supply chain and put healthcare staff and patient safety at the forefront of our operation;
Collaboration with the Association of X-Ray Manufacturers (AXREM): to adopt best infection control practices in our industry for the benefit of all medical imaging suppliers;
Supply Chain Management: Working with and understanding the risks associated with our key suppliers of our medical devices to ensure uninterrupted supply of product and spare parts;
Travel:Our parent company is currently operating an inter-continental travel ban for all personnel and a restriction on non-essential business travel;
Spare Parts: Utilising our Brexit contingency stock holding in the UK to ensure an appropriate level of local parts are available 7 days a week to meet the up-time targets currently supplied.
Continuous engineering support: Utilising the use of remote support services package, InnerVision, enabling remote fault diagnosis and remote fix for the majority of unplanned interventions – minimizing the need for engineering and applications personnel on site and allowing us to focus on critical servicing;
Business Continuity: We have a robust plan in place to provide 7-day customer support should our offices close due to a severe outbreak; in addition we have implemented a visitor management system requiring visitors to our offices to declare their health status;
Personnel: Our policy is to manage the health of our employees by ensuring that they are informed about the symptoms of Covid19 and what to do if they are showing symptoms of infection. Training has been given in appropriate handwashing techniques;
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Our quality systems identify the risks associated with current work practices and as a Company we provide the relevant PPE to enable our workforce to stay safe at work under those conditions. Any additional PPE requirements that our customers may require should be provided for according to local health and safety requirements of the establishment in question.

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For over 150 years, Frank Millard and Company, Inc. has been servicing Burlington and the surrounding area by providing installation and service for their Heating needs. As the world has evolved, demands have changed.
Frank Millard & Co. has grown over the years, adapting to new technology and methods through advanced training to bring additional services to the community by way of Air Conditioning and Boilers.
Frank Millard & Co. has the most highly qualified and trained service technicians, and the most advanced technology available in the area to meet all your Heating and Cooling needs.
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An interesting article was published in the Guardian this morning, titled “Residents to get more say over windfarms”. At Involve we are currently developing a programme of work around citizen engagement with climate change issues and energy futures, so it goes without saying that an article about engagement with renewable energy caught my eye.
It struck me that the article started with a rather negative and narrow way of framing local engagement with energy infrastructure: “Residents will be able to stop construction of wind farms under tough new rules that could seriously restrict the growth of onshore wind power generation”.
It goes on to quote an unnamed source at Downing Street, saying “the prime minister feels that it is very important that local voters are taken into account […], so that if people don’t want wind farms in their local areas they will be able to stop them.” This seems slightly contradictory to me: a government that subscribed to a target to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, stating that a benefit of engagement is to stop these infrastructural developments.
I think citizen engagement on these issues is extremely important (as I argued in a previous post). Done well, engagement can give citizens an opportunity to influence the decision making process from an early stage. If providing local communities with a discount on their energy bills can incentivise local engagement, acceptance, buy-in or even ownership of onshore wind farm developments, then that’s to be encouraged.
However, the article seems to suggest that government is focussing on local engagement as a tool to stop certain infrastructural developments, rather than focusing on other benefits of participation. I think it is important to look at wider benefits of participation as well. For example, it could develop a better understanding of the complex trade-offs and choices that need to be made. It can also create greater ownership and buy-in for energy transition decisions.
I’d like to highlight 2 important questions about engaging citizens with these complex issues:
What could be the role of participation in resolving tensions between national decisions and their local impact?
Energy infrastructure requires very localised developments in order to tackle an issue of national and often international importance. Findings from a Research Councils UK report on public attitudes in relation to low-carbon energy suggest that whilst supporting the concept of a particular development, people will tend to oppose it if it would affect them directly. In contrast, many of the reasons for supporting specific infrastructure developments appear to focus on more national level benefits or concerns.
I’d argue that, rather than supporting NIMBY-ism through emphasising local participation as a means to stop developments, it might be more helpful to stress the importance of early ‘upstream’ dialogue, both concerning national energy infrastructure policy and the potential local impacts.
Should government rethink how local communities are engaged in these developments that affect their local area?
Ensuring that local developments will only go ahead with the support of the local community is a commendable aim. The article quotes the energy minister, Michael Fallon, who said that badly planned and executed engagement has left people feeling frustrated. Indeed, our research and experience shows time and time again that for engagement to be meaningful it needs real scope for making a difference to the decision making process.
Also today, a call for evidence on community energy was launched to gather evidence to help identify how to unlock the potential of community energy. I wonder how local engagement as a means to stop these developments combines with initiatives such as community energy. Here, government seems to recognise engagement as being of potential benefit to the community, as well as helping to reach national targets, through encouraging participation and local leadership and ownership.
I think engagement with energy infrastructure developments could benefit from a more positive approach, where engagement is not just framed as a tool for empowering local communities to say “no”.
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The FFF's and Pow's are completely different skis. You'll need to determine what you are looking for in a powder ski.
For instance, the FFF's have a flex specified by Lib Tech to be a "6" at the 185cm length, while the Pow's have a flex of "7.5" at the 191cm length. Do you want a softer pow ski, or something stiffer that will be more supportive for your size?
Also, take into consideration both the length of the skis and the sidecut (turning radius.) The FFF's have a 16.5 meter sidecut at the 185cm length, while the Pow's have an 18 meter sidecut at the 191cm length. Essentially this means the FFF's will want to turn more than the Pow's; combined with the shorter length, they won't offer as much stability as the Pow's will for someone your height/size.
This isn't to say either ski won't work for you, but should give you something to thing about during your decision making.
Here is a review on TGR of the new FFF's for your reference;
I've owned a few pairs of Lib skis in the past and really would like to try out the FFF's, I just wish they offered a 191cm or so length and a slightly stiffer flex, but that's just me.

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text: There’s a reason we struggle. The reasons are out there in front of us like neon signs, when we look at people who don’t have to struggle through the basics in life and instead have them handed to them. Struggling builds character. More than that though, it keeps us connected with each other on a base level. We all have to work at building and keeping what we have, and without the struggle it would have so much less meaning, if any at all. My day to day life has been a bit of an ordeal lately, since I find myself in the company of a staggering amount of social naivety sometimes. I want to help, but you can’t actually reach into someone’s head and connect the neurons that haven’t found each other, and aren’t going to. Compassion? That’s a bit alien to me. I have compassion for animals, and maybe kids. With grown people, I have to reach for it. I have to literally talk myself through how lucky I am to have the friendships that I have, and remind myself that these are the proof that I was born with the equipment that it takes to build and hold onto real relationships with people. In fact I have a huge amount of this, and it takes work. Work and integrity. And the basic skills to know when to shut one’s God damned mouth. On top of that, I have this kick ass family. Not everybody has that. So if I have to stop and remind myself of this every time I have to summon up the patience to be in the proximity of the less equipped, while in the middle of licking my wounds, then I’d still say I got the better deal in life, by a landslide.

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Vesqueville Comforter Set Furnishings Purchasing Guide
Regardless of whether you are decorating a brand new house or changing worn out furniture, you need household furniture furniture that fits your home and your style. This purchasing guide will help you find your look and create a plan for the pieces it's important to produce the ideal household furniture.
Find Your Decoration Vesqueville Comforter Set Style
Generally people know what they like and what it normally won't like. In between the above extremes, there are plenty of household furniture furniture choices. If you have no idea where to start, try looking in your closet and see what colours you decide to put on. If youd never leave the house with out your custom purse, consider the chic elegance of recent home furniture furnishings.
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When you include an area rug to your house furniture, you anchor the furnishings and determine the rooms room. Choose an area rug big enough to have a minimum of the front feet of the main pieces of furniture on the carpet. Its not necessary an area rug inside a carpeted space, but including 1 over the carpet can visually pull all of the furniture with each other. Contrast the rug and furniture purchase a neutral carpet for that space with a patterned material couch, and the other way around.
Create Your Vesqueville Comforter Set House Region
As soon as youve placed the sofa, position your loveseat and chairs near it to create a conversation area, generally at ninety degrees towards the couch if the room is on the little aspect, you might want to simply have chairs rather than a loveseat. If the chairs have reduced shells will not prevent the view to your focus, put them across in the sofa. Do not be scared to have this whole arrangement in the center of a room. Pushing all of the furniture up against the partitions may make the area seem bigger, but a cozy feeling is much more comfortable, and you can listen to the conversation with individuals located on other seats in the room.
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Place a tea table in the home furniture. If you are such as an amusement middle in the room, center it throughout in the sofa for optimal watching. Bookshelves prevent partitions, or, if you have two, they might work on each side of the amusement middle to create a entire walls of furniture. Make sure to keep every thing well balanced: For each large or high piece of furniture, there should be another one throughout from it.

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World's longest aircraft 'Airlander 10' to go into production
The world's largest aircraft is set to go into full production.
It's over 90 meters-long and goes by the name.... the "Airlander 10."
Lee Seung-jae reports.
The prototype for the Airlander 10 first took off for test flights in 2016,... and despite a few hiccups here and there,... it proved to be successful.
The world's largest aircraft is now grounded after its final successful testing,... as the firm behind the aircraft, Hybrid Air Vehicle received Production Organization Approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
The 92-meter long Airlander 10 is a hybrid of a blimp, helicopter and plane.... and it's designed to stay aloft for days at a time.
It uses less fuel than a plane, but tests show it's able to carry heavier loads than conventional airships,... not to mention having less of an impact on the environment.
"The idea was to make a very efficient, modern aircraft that used the benefit of having helium as the lifting gas within that aircraft. Nobody had done that before. The engineers made an investigation and they came up with this design. What it does now, and will do, is fly, point to point, a bit like a giant helicopter, taking bigger loads, longer distances, cheaper, safer and crucially, without the same damage to the environment."
It's hoped the full commercial model will take to the skies some time in the early 2020s.


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It is the year 1296, and the Tolarian woods are buzzing with the sounds of weary travelers. These woods have long
been an outpost for travelers, and has always been a safe place to take a rest, and enjoy life. Soon after the Tolarian
forest became a popular rest-stop, a settlment was established, and peasents from the south set up plantations and homes.
Now, Tolaria was not JUST a small out post along the Elendir trail, but it was a small town, a place you could sit down and
have a drink, a place to feel safe from the mysteries of the wilderness.
The peacfullness and sanctity of this wonderfull place was one day corrupted, when the Southern Hordes of Barbarians
made camp in Northern foot-hills over looking the town. The Barbarians made it known that they had every intention of OWNING
these woods, and that know one would get in their way. This particular horde was led by the Imfomous Riel the Defiler, a
barabrian well known to many who occupied the town.
At the same time the Barbarians made their presence in Tolaria, a groupe of three radicle religiouse fundementalists
knows as, "Repentists" strolled into town, and made their presence known.
When finding out about the Barbarian invasian, they made it known to all, that they would not let the land of Orith (their
god),be corrupted by these sons of evil. They, led my the High Preist Dorial, led a resistance against the barbarian invaders.
All who fought agasint the barbarians met their fate on the field of battle, lying amongst the trees they died protecting.
The Repentists were slaughterd, and Dorial's body was hung from the highest tree, so that no one would dare challange the
might of Riel's Army.
The woods of Tolaria now are under the constant eye of Cheif Riel, and all who come to stay in these woods run
the risk of meeting the same fate those brave missionaries did.
Despite Riel's reign over all who enter the woods, there was one brave groupe of souls who dared stand agaisnt
him. Led by the courageuos Leoric the Spartan,
seven souls dared challenge his might, and all fell in doing so. Their deaths were not in vain how ever, for only three
Barabrians did remain after the day of
Riel's Might was tested once again by the travelers whom inhabited the woods. The travellers fought
in seperate bands insted of fighting as for a single virtuos casue. A band of travelling warriors who were easily corrupted
by the wealth and might of Riel were the first to challange his might. The warriors, after challanging him saw that despite
Riel's decreasing numbers, they could not defeat him and offered to join him. The second party of travellers were lead by
a an oculltist named Azerath: The Fourth Fallen. He a a small band of followers attacked the Barbarian camp after their Sacred
Idols were sacked and stolen from their place of worship. The battle that occured was one of sheer brutality and virulance.
The men that swore their alliegance to Riel turned on him, in an attempt to destroy the satanic blasphemors, but they who
touble-crossed Riel met their fate at the Hand of Azerath's men. After the Slaying of the Traitors, Riel and his remaining
soldeirs were attacked. Riel suffered a seemingly mortal wound, but his will to fighte kept him alive. As for Azerath, he
too lived to fight another day.
It was almost dusk when the Barbarians destroyed and sacked the dwellings and smouted the citizens of Tolaria......Azerath
fell in defence of the fear stricken, yet his apprentice managed to avoid the wrath of Riels Army.
With the Dispersion of the Barbarians from the woods, Dezderon came anew and bustled with the paaaing of
weary travalers, and was once again graced by the presence of the elves. Comadore Brychanus (Luitennant of Dezderon)
devised a plot to rid the woods of the evil that lurked in the southern edges of its domain. The wicked deciple of Azerath,
who had sworn to uphold his alleigance to the DARK, had been caught summoning Deamons into the Keilenthori woods, and
had been targeted by the Arch-Mage of Dezderon, ERYQ. What began as a Magic battle between SEREHOTH and ERYQ, turned
into an ambush agaisnt the forces of good, fortunalty Serehoth was casted back deep into the woods, and his demonic forced
were kept at bay.


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Shivpuri is a city and a municipality in Shivpuri district located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is in the Gwalior Division of northwest Madhya Pradesh and is the administrative headquarters of Shivpuri District. It is situated at an altitude of 1,515 feet (462 m) above sea level. Shivpuri district shares a border with Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh towards the east and Rajasthan towards the west. It has nine tehsils: Badarwas, Karera, Kolaras, Narwar, Pichhore, Pohri, Bairad, Shivpuri and Khaniyadhan.
Madhav Chauk, a market in Shivpuri
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The city is a popular tourist attraction in the monsoon season as it has a number of minor waterfalls and lakes. The city is known for its lush greenery, thick dense forests and also as being formerly the summer capital of the Scindia family who at one time ruled Gwalior.
Shivpuri has an average elevation of 468 metres (1,535 ft).


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The BMW M6 GT3 is a racing car made by the German manufacturer BMW. Based on the BMW M6 series (F12/F13) from which it takes its name, it is homologated in the GT3 category of the International Automobile Federation.
The vehicle is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 engine with Twin Power Turbo technology. The powertrain features a dry-sump lubrication system and generates up to 585 horsepower, while weighing less than 1,300 kg.
The Super GT Championship is an automobile championship organized by the Japanese Automobile Federation.
About the Brand
“Bavarian Motor Company” in German, BMW is a leading German producer of luxury, sports and high-tech automobiles and motors, as well as a major manufacturer of aircraft engines. The BMW Group, which includes Rolls-Royce and Mini, was founded in 1916 by Gustav Otto and Karl Friedrich Rapp.
The BMW headquarters and its renowned museum are located in Munich, Germany. During the year 2018, the BMW Group sold 2,125,026 cars and 123,495 two-wheelers.
Additionally, the circular blue and white BMW logo evolved from the Rapp Motorenwerke circular logo, which had a black ring with the company name around the company logo, and finally, the slogan “The Ultimate Driving Machine” first appeared in North America in 1974.
About the Manufacturer
The manufacturer Minichamps is a producer of model cars, trucks, buses, mopeds, tanks, and other automotive accessories, offering a wide variety of replicas in different scales.
Its Formula 1 models are mainly presented in 1/18 and 1/43 scale.
Currently, the Minichamps range contains models of all the world’s major car manufacturers and many types of racing and sports teams. Originally known as PMA (Paul’s Model Art), the company was founded in the late 1970s.
As a major company in the industry, with the widest range of models of any model producer in the world, Minichamps is a leader in the field.


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Top positive review
Fair detailed account of Trump presidency going as far as the Coronavirus response
Reviewed in Australia on 2 November 2020
Author Bob Woodward draws on detailed first-hand accounts among a myriad of participants in the administration and those closely connected to it. Some of the key figures, often from Republican or non-partisan backgrounds, went into service with a sense of duty to the country and a plan to do their jobs in its best interests, only to find themselves undermined by the chaos of the presidency. Trump comes off as a complex figure - in comparison to other pieces, particularly the op-eds - at once obsessed with his persona and optimistic projections, on occasion listening to wise counsel, as when he closed the country, but also ambivalent, denialist and stubborn. Even his friends, or allies, had a better idea of the country's needs and made a determined effort to push Trump in the right direction, at least those featured in the book, but Trump's attitude was unwavering. In the background, the chaotic effects of his presidency are unfolding - the separation of children from families at the border; Trump's trade war; the disruption of norms; the Coronavirus tragedy. In the end, Trump's obsessions consume him. No matter how many people die, how cities descend into chaos after the George Floyd incident, Trump thinks about his poll numbers and reelection. The frustration of Woodward seeps through the pages. He gives him every chance to evaluate the country's situation appropriately and outline a judicious response - Trump deflects, prevaricates. Trump will always be Trump. If anyone gave Trump the chance to portray himself in a positive light without the author's bending the truth, Woodward did. Trump squandered each and every opportunity and repeated his narcissistic rants.


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Recognising how difficult it can be to shop for older people, those who might need help in terms of accessibility or are blind or partially sighted, SPAR has provided a list of stores that can work with charities to help vulnerable customers who cannot get out to shop for themselves.
Expanding charity reach
As this move is a first for convenience retailing, along with RVS, volunteers are now working with Marie Curie, Parkinson’s UK, and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) who can use designated SPAR stores to shop for vulnerable people.
With the help of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), SPAR UK has contacted several national charitable organisations to see how the convenience store chain could help those who are frightened or confused.
As a result, a number of independent SPAR stores and company-owned SPAR stores serviced by three of SPAR’s wholesalers in England and Wales, AF Blakemore & Son, Appleby Westward, and James Hall & Co, have extended its shop and pay service to include volunteers from other charities.
Louise Hoste, Managing Director of SPAR UK, said: “It is hugely important for those who are vulnerable to have access to food and deliveries. As our stores are situated in local communities, we are in an ideal position to actively promote how people can shop by using their volunteer network.”
“When we heard how much pressure these charities are under trying to deal with the huge increase in the number of enquiries they are receiving, we extended our help to allow their volunteer networks to shop with ease in our stores.”
By instigating useful payment processes to support volunteers in participating stores, the seven charities taking part are encouraging their volunteers to use their local SPAR stores for their shopping.
Access to essentials
“It’s unthinkable that someone today should feel helpless in their home and unable to have access to essential grocery items. Through the volunteer network, we hope this will ease the stress and anxiety among people with on-going health and care needs.
“We have worked hard at providing our stores with the right information to help those who need it most at this time. Where possible we have adapted our payment services to allow volunteers to shop in our stores,” Louise Hoste added.
SPAR stores have proven to be a lifeline for people who are extremely vulnerable or self-isolating and unable to get to the shops by providing orders for delivery. To help shoppers who cannot visit stores, SPAR retailers have also introduced a telephone ordering service, telephone and collect or indeed a home delivery service in a number of stores.
Source: SPAR UK
About SPAR UK
The UK became a member of SPAR in 1956 when a group of independent wholesalers was granted the SPAR licence by SPAR International. There are five regional partners in the UK with strategically placed Distribution Centres in each region. A central office, located in London, provides national marketing and buying services for the group and supports the development of the brand.
SPAR has led the convenience market in the UK for many years but has faced increasing competition. Always innovative, the five regional partners have continued to grow the brand. Throughout the UK, a combination of independently-owned licensed retailers and company-owned stores can be found, spanning forecourts, airports, train stations, city centres, and local neighbourhoods.