Part 17 of my series of Kiss reviews, leading up to the release of Monster!
KISS – Music From The Elder (1981, 1997 remaster)
Exit Peter Criss. Enter Eric Carr.
Music From The Elder has grown on me a lot since I first heard it back in 1986. It will grow on you if you let it. Its reputation is that this is the worst album Kiss have ever made, but I disagree. It’s very flawed, but it does grow on you and it does have many redeeming values.
Here’s a brief version of the story behind The Elder: Kiss intended to make a rock album, after the way-too-pop Unmasked. The material they were coming up with (including “Nowhere To Run”, released on the next album Kiss Killers) was deemed to be too much like what Kiss had done before. Producer Bob Ezrin (Destroyer) was brought back into the picture, and he encouraged them to do a concept album (he had recently finished The Wall). Gene dug up a short story he wrote about a group of god-like beings called The Elder, who seek a hero in every time to fight evil. This hero, The Boy, is the protagonist of the story. Got that?
If you have the original LP, cassette, or CD editions of Music From The Elder, the songs are in the wrong order. Y’see, the record label (Casablanca) wasn’t too confident in Kiss’ new music, so they decided to change the track order so that the album started with a rocker (“The Oath”). This makes the story completely jumbled and unintelligible. The 1997 remaster with the restored track order also has some Gregorian chanting at the end of “fanfare”, that was previously cut.
I won’t get into the story except that there’s a boy (“Just A Boy”) who is recruited by The Elder (“Under The Rose”) to fight the evil (“Mr. Blackwell”). There’s an escape (“Escape From The Island”) and some self-affirmation (“I”) and that’s about it. All the epic battles were to happen in Music From The Elder 2: War of the Gods. Ahh, but that’s another story.
Here’s a song breakdown.
“fanfare”: An orchestral bit by Ezrin based on Paul’s “Just A Boy” melody.
“Just A Boy”: Fantastic Paul ballad featuring his falsetto. Acoustic and powerful with epic verses and choruses. Great guitar solo too.
“Odyssey”: Paul sings this orchestral song as well. When I was a kid, I loved any rock songs with orchestras.
“Only You”: Gene’s first song, and the first tune that resembles a rocker. Starts off slow, then goes into a groove. Not a bad song, although not a standout. At the end it goes straight into Paul’s “Just A Boy” melody again, which recurs on the album. This has been covered by Doro, on a Gene Simmons produced solo album.
“Under The Rose”: Eric Carr’s very first songwriting contribution to Kiss. Gene sings this slow song, which has a very gothic chorus sung by what sounds like a men’s choir. Very odd, but I quite like it.
“Dark Light”: Formerly “Don’t Run”, this is Ace’s first song and only vocal on the album. It’s not as great as any of Ace’s songs on previous albums. Still, it sounds like basic stripped-down Kiss, and it’s Ace, and it is one of the few songs on the album that has noticeable Ace guitar.
“A World Without Heroes”: Formerly, “With Every Little Bit Of My Heart”. Paul’s excellent demo apparently impressed Gene, who rewrote the lyrics with Lou Reed. One of Kiss’ softest songs, it has since been covered by Cher.
“The Oath”: Finally, a real rocker of a song that showed off Eric Carr’s drumming for real. Possibly the best song on the album, “The Oath” was just epic. Kiss could play it live today if they chose. The riff is the main focus of this song. Paul sings in falsetto again on the chorus.
“Mr. Blackwell”: A Gene song, probably my least favourite.
“Escape From The Island”: A Frehley instrumental, and a firecracker of a song. Ace makes some interesting sounds on his Les Paul and the song just rocks along at a furious pace. Eric Carr had a hand in composing this one as well. This song didn’t make the Japanese release for some reason.
“I”: “I don’t need to get wasted, it only holds me down”. Obviously this is Gene’s baby, it is his philosophy on life. It is also a great song and a great single. A fast rocker, Carr doesn’t actually play drums on it. Allan Schwartzberg (of Gene’s solo album) does. I didn’t know that at the time. Ends with a spoken word coda.
Music From The Elder was thus named because it was supposed to be the first part of a series, perhaps a series of soundtracks to a movie. Thus, Music From something. It was so poorly received that all plans were cancelled, and the band never toured for it. The shame of it is, when they played on “Fridays” with Ace Frehley, these songs sounded great. Frehley complained that Ezrin cut out half of his guitar work, and live there were ample extra solos. It makes you wish for what could have been.
Frehley left the band, sick of being sidelined by Gene and Paul and The Elder was his last straw. The fans hated it because, frankly, it doesn’t sound like Kiss. I don’t know what it sounds like. It doesn’t sound like progressive rock because it’s a little too clumsy, a little too blocky. It is Kiss after all, not Genesis. They get an “A” for effort, and the truth is the songs are pretty good. Production could have been better and there could have been more guitar. It is what it is.
Incidentally there are some great demos and outtakes from this album that are worth checking out, and one track was later used by Ace Frehley on his first solo album as “Breakout”. The very same track was used by Kiss on Revenge as “Carr Jam 1981”. I have a CD (seen in the gallery below) called Demos 1981-1983. It features intrumental Elder outtakes such as: “Heaven”, “The Council of the Elder”, and “The Unknown Force”.
An underrated album, no doubt and it’s not Kiss’ worst effort at all. Both Animalize and Hot In The Shade are are far worse. The running order on the vinyl is confusing to say the least. How can you change the running order on a concept album?
I did not know that a The Elder II was planned, however I know that the band had planned to name the follow to Unmasked War Of The Gods, before they decided on a concept album.
Also, Only You was covered by Doro Pesch on her self titled Gene Simmons produced album.
When it comes to Dark Light, I think it’s a great track and the solo must be one of Ace’s best ever. The guy is really on fire there.
This is one of those albums that really grew on me over the years. I can put it on now at almost any time and enjoy it for what it is. I’m still not 100% clear on the actual story concept. I don’t think that’s really the point of listening to a Kiss album though!
Man how did I miss this review????….
Good read and well written Mike,kinda gives me a new outlook on it after I just deemed it a dud 2 hrs ago!!!
Jon has a point with HITS….that does have a lot of filler…..remember back than there was the issue with the Two versions of Hide Your Heart???
Man these guys can always find drama with each other….
I think there were something like versions of Hide Your Heart coming out at once. Molly Hatchet…Ace…Robin Beck…Bonnie Tyler maybe?
I will never forget buying this album. I was 11 or 12 at the time. At first I was so disappointed. This was not the KISS I had been into. But then I listened to it again and again and it made a huge impression. Honestly I listened because I blew several weeks allowance on it. It was the only new album I was going to have for awhile. But stuff like Under The Rose was huge. Captivating and a new thing for me. I ended up listening to that album for the year almost daily. I still love it today. Its a terrible KISS album. But its a great album on its own. Gene really was writing good stuff then. What happened to him? because after that it all became “east meets west, hot knife thru butter” tripe.
Hah, good question Jimmy! I think in some ways Kiss became afraid of their own shadows after The Elder. Like, “We can’t do anything even remotely serious like that again!”
Whatever happened to the movie this was supposed to come from? Obviously, it was never released. I wonder if it was ever made. Three cast members are listed on the back cover of the original album.
I still remember seeing the magazine ad for this in 1981 and their goofy haircuts and the words “orchestra” and “choir” as being part of the album, since I already was feeling let down by “Unmasked” and the public opinion on KISS in my neighborhood had taken a turn for the worse and I had a new fascination that year (AC/DC) I did not get “The Elder” in its day. I ignored it. I was 11 and thought why is KISS playing with a choir and an orchestra???
I did see the songs “i” and “World W/Out Heroes” on the show SOLID GOLD (?) and I remember liking the rocker and not the ballad. I finally heard THE ELDER when I bought it in a used section around 1989 maybe. I do like the album a lot and I am glad it exists.
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It has grown a lot on me over the years. Its flaws are pretty obvious. Try making out the works without a lyric sheet! But its strengths are less obvious. Some great guitar work here too.


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BOGOTA, Colombia – Colombian President Alvaro Uribe unexpectedly extradited 14 imprisoned paramilitary leaders to the United States on Tuesday, declaring that they had violated terms of a demobilization agreement.
The men were put on a U.S. government plane and flown to Miami as a first step before being arraigned on charges including drug trafficking and money laundering.
Dozens of Colombian paramilitary leaders and 31,000 fighters agreed in 2006 to lay down their arms, give up illegal activities, and make full confessions and restitution to victims. In exchange, they were promised light prison sentences and no extradition.
But the process came under fire from critics in and outside Colombia who charged it went light on commanders accused of mass killings or the illegal appropriation of millions of acres of farm and ranch land.
Last week, jailed paramilitary leader Carlos Mario Jimenez became the first major one to be extradited after being accused of running his drug empire from his jail cell and not fully divulging his crimes. Those extradited Tuesday included Salvatore Mancuso, Rodrigo “Jorge 40” Tovar, and Diego “Don Berna” Murillo.
The paramilitary forces for the most part were organized in the 1980s by wealthy landowners as protection against leftist guerrillas. But authorities said they transformed over time into criminal enterprises.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration lauded the extraditions as a sign of an “unparalleled commitment to ridding Colombia of the drug trade and narco-terrorist organizations.”

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In the last few years, barring a Singham or a Drishyam, Ajay Devgn has hardly done a film of consequence and one that commands a second look. His recent filmography which boasts of films such as Rascals, Son of Sardaar, Himmatwala and Action Jackson have given audiences severe grief. And therefore one approaches his latest venture Shivaay with some hesitation.
Right from the time we were introduced to Ajay Devgn’s dream project Shivaay, I was intrigued. To start with there’s the title which seems to be obviously a tribute of sorts to Lord Shiva. Added to this were the reasonably eye catchy first look posters. And then of course we had the promos, again something which drew a lot of attention. In fact my gut feel told me that the film would either end up as a lovely visual spectacle that we would go on to admire or else be a complete failure. It certainly did not look like something that would fall in between these 2 extremes. And what did the promos indicate or promise? A Himalayan action entertainer perhaps? Well that is probably what we feel while watching the first half an hour or so of the movie. So we see the vast expanse of the mountains, the snowclad peaks in the distance and of course how can we forget Shivaay (Ajay Devgn) in the midst of it all.Continue reading “Shivaay Movie Review: Of Stunning Visuals, Adrenaline Pumping Action and…Nothing Else”
Just last week we had a movie about what 3 women go through after a fateful night. The women stayed in the capital city & were independent, educated and stood up to men. A week later, we have Leena Yadav’s Parched. A film that is set in rural Rajasthan, and is about 3 women who are uneducated, stubbed by men & society and are liberated only by their imagination.Continue reading “Parched Movie Review: The Girls Can Have all the Fun !”
Deep down a lot of us are romantics right?And one of the things that excites us the most is to get nostalgic over our romantic tales,some great,some not so great.Some funny, some tragic, some silly, some plain embarrassing. And in case one feels he/she hasn’t had a colourful life, you may still want to feel or pretend otherwise. There are so many topics that we talk about and things that we tend to do but often get bored of, but falling in love or reminiscing about an old romantic tale is usually not something that one ever gets bored of, well normally at least 🙂 . That’s why it’s no surprise that films like Cheran‘s Autograph (2004) or the recent Malayalam blockbuster Premam have done well. After all these films have an instant connect with our basic psyche, also this perhaps explains why I’ve been looking forward to X: Past is Present or X The Film as it was called earlier.Continue reading “X:Past is Present Movie Review: Experimental and Interesting”
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When is Namibia vs. Italy?
The match will kick off at 1p.m. local time (9p.m. AEST / 12p.m. GMT / 11:00am BST). This is when Namibia will face Italy in a battle for supremacy at the Rugby World Cup 2023.
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The match will be held at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne, France. This historic venue is known for its passionate rugby atmosphere and will provide the perfect backdrop for this showdown.
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This assignment should pose no significant challenges for Italy, who prepared for the World Cup with convincing victories over Romania and Japan. To have a chance of progressing from Pool A, the European team must secure victories against both Namibia and Uruguay. The upcoming match against the South American team is expected to be a more demanding test.
Italy has notably enhanced their offensive capabilities in recent years and now boasts potent attacking talents in Ange Capuozzo and Montanna Ioane, the latter having spent the season with the Melbourne Rebels. Keep an eye on Ioane’s Rebels teammate, Damian Hardwick, as he’s poised to disrupt Namibia’s play at the breakdown, placing considerable responsibility on Italy’s captain, Michele Lamaro, to ensure his team receives clean possession.
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Replacements: Louis van der Westhuizen, Jason Benade, Casper Viviers, Tiaan de Klerk, Prince Gaoseb, Jacques Theron, Andre van der Berg, Le Roux Malan
Tommaso Allan, Ange Capuozzo, Juan Ignacio Brex, Luca Morisi, Montanna Ioane, Paolo Garbisi, Stephen Varney, Lorenzo Cannone, Michele Lamaro (c), Sebastian Negri, Federico Ruzza, Dino Lamb, Simone Ferrari, Giacomo Nicotera, Danilo Fischetti
Replacements: Hame Faiva, Ivan Nemer, Marco Riccioni, David Sisi, Manuel Zuliani, Martin Page-Relo, Paolo Odogwu, Pierre Bruno


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Thu, Nov 22|
Wilbarger County Courthouse
Christmas on the Western Trail Lighting Ceremony
The Christmas parade committee will be holding a lighting of the lights ceremony around the courthouse square. They will serve hot chocolate and cookies.
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Nov 22, 2018, 7:00 PM
Wilbarger County Courthouse, 1700 Wilbarger St, Vernon, TX 76384, USA
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ESPN Exec on Deals: ‘It’s Good Pressure’5/31/2011 8:01 AM Eastern
Even though it makes negotiating carriage
deals a lot trickier, David Preschlack says that fast evolving
technology is ESPN’s friend.
“For as far back as I can remember, we’ve always looked
at what’s next,” Preschlack, who is executive vice president,
affiliate sales and marketing, Disney & ESPN Networks
Group, said. “It is really in our DNA.”
Hammering out contract renewals has become a much
more complex process not only for gatekeepers from
MSOs, satellite-TV providers and telcos, but for network
affiliate-sales executives such as Preschlack, who handles
ESPN’s empire of sports channels. They all must take advances
in technology into account in their deals.
Preschlack claims he doesn’t mind the stress of trying to
craft contracts that will cover nascent technology that may
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“Is there pressure?” he asked. “Yeah, absolutely. But it’s
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Sports behemoth ESPN was early in the game with its
ESPN 360 broadband site, now called ESPN3.com; with
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Those have all become potential deal points and bargaining
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He declined to comment on which affiliation deals are
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did major long-term deals with ESPN in 2004 that
may expire in 2014.
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of WatchESPN since we launched
back in April. People have embraced
it right out of the gate, and
the real value of this is portability.”
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June the opening of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament
in South Africa, also has international distribution.
“I’m paying attention to the 3D marketplace like everybody
else, in terms of some of the challenges, which I view
as opportunities,” he said. “Betting against 3D is betting
against technology. The user experience is just going to
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Dale Throneberry, host of Veterans Radio, interviewed Kayla Williams in 2006. Today’s program will start with a look back at the 2006 interview to hear what Sergeant Williams shared in her book “Love My Rifle More Than You”.
The second half of the program is hosted by Jim Fausone, and brings us up to date with Ms. Williams who is now the Director of the VA’s Center for Women Veterans.
From Sergeant to Director
From Dale’s interview in 2006
Love My Rifle…..We welcome Kayla Williams to Veterans Radio.
Ms. Williams is a former U.S. Army soldier who served in the Middle East as an Arabic interpreter. She recounts her decision to enlist and her experiences during the Iraq war in a new memoir, Love My Rifle More Than You: Young and Female in the U.S. Army. Williams was a sergeant in a military intelligence company of the 101st Airborne Division.
Jim’s 2018 Interview
Jim and Kayla discuss her military experience and the work of the VA is doing for our women veterans.
“Kayla M. Williams serves as primary advisor to the Secretary on Department policies, programs, and legislation that affect women Veterans. In addition, she oversees the Center’s activities, which include monitoring and coordinating VA’s administration of health care, benefits services, and programs for women Veterans; serving as an advocate for cultural transformation (both within VA and in the general public) in recognizing the service and contributions of women Veterans.
Director Williams wants all women veterans to find this resource online. www.va.gov/WomenVet


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The owner of a dog that mauled an 11-month-old baby to death has been jailed for 18 weeks.
Ava-Jayne Corless was attacked while sleeping at a house in Blackburn, Lancashire, in February 2014.
Lee Wright, 27, had denied the charge his pet, called Snoop, was a banned pit bull-type that contravened the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
He was also banned from keeping dogs for five years when he was sentenced at Blackburn Magistrates' Court.
District Judge Gerald Chalk had earlier warned Wright he faced jail when he requested a pre-sentence report.
Passing sentence, the judge said: "You allowed a dog of nine stone in weight to have contact with a young child asleep in your bed. You were aware that dog had access.
"That dog killed that child in an offence of the gravest harm imaginable.
"Only a custodial sentence can be justified."
But he added: "You clearly felt the tragedy and have shown some remorse."
The judge had agreed there was no evidence to suggest Wright had known the dog was of a prohibited breed.
He said both expert witnesses had relied on the American Dog Breeders Association as standard in making their assessment of the dog, but said it was "comment rather than definitive".
Wright had disputed the pet was a banned pit bull-type dog, saying he believed it to be a legal breed.
Ava-Jayne was killed in February 2014 at the defendant's house on Emily Street, Blackburn, as her mother Chloe King and Wright - her then-boyfriend - slept.
They believed the dog was in the kitchen blocked in by a speaker and a golf bag stand.
Police said at the time the dog - which was destroyed after the attack - had been identified by experts as a pit bull terrier-type.
During the two-day trial, expert witness Peter Olsen, a retired veterinary surgeon, had examined the dead dog and concluded it shared a "substantial number of characteristics" with a pit bull.
But veterinary surgeon and animal behaviourist expert Elizabeth Kendal Shepherd said she was "unable to form any reliable opinion" about the dog's breed.

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A new survey has found significant behavioural changes among young coffee consumers in the UK.
Producer & Roaster Forum returned to San Salvador for its sixth instalment.
Cotti Coffee launched its first store in October 2022 and plans to open 10,000 more by 2025.
Pret A Manger will remove smoothies, frappes, and milkshakes from its menus and expand its iced drinks range.
By launching its Oleato range in Italy on Wednesday, Starbucks is tapping into big market trends and adapting them for a local audience.
Avocado exports to the US increase in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, including 1,400 tons from Colombia.
US private labeller Westrock Coffee claims it will triple profits by 2026 thanks to a focus on cold, ready to drink coffee.
PRF El Salvador will take place March 16 & 17, 2023
Gurugram-based Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters raised $30m in its latest funding round.
Goldman Sachs, Rabobank, and Fitch have all laid out their predictions for the year ahead.
Coffee shops are expected to bounce back after nearly three years of restrictions – but there may be short-term complications.
The sandwich and coffee shop chain's breakneck global expansion plans have cast some doubt over its long-term future in the UK.
The EU’s Green Deal was initiated in 2019 as part of its goal to become ‘climate neutral’ by 2050.
Coffee consumption in India has fallen 3.2% since 2019.
Authorities in El Salvador are staying alert as the volcano shows activity.
The C price recently fell from highs of more than $2/lb to less than $1.6/lb – but experts believe forecasts for Brazil’s coffee production are optimistic.
Costa Coffee, Blue Bottle, and Starbucks have all launched RTD and instant coffee products in recent months.
Speaker applications for the coffee industry’s largest producer-focused event, Producer Roaster Forum (PRF), are now open.
As profit margins are squeezed, roasters and traders are struggling to incorporate new EU rules on sustainability.

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NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday:
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., up $3.37 to $48.08
The media company accepted a new offer from Disney to its entertainment divisions for more than $70 billion.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., up $3.39 to $68
S&P Dow Jones Indices said the drugstore will become part of the Dow Jones industrial average, replacing General Electric.
Oracle Corp., down $3.45 to $42.82
The software company’s revenue forecast fell short of Wall Street expectations.
Starbucks Corp., down $5.21 to $52.22
The coffee chain forecast disappointing quarterly sales growth and said it will close stores at a faster pace.
Synaptics Inc., up $5.62 to $54.46
The touch-screen technology company said it is in talks to potentially be bought Dialog Semiconductor.
PayPal Holdings Inc., up $1.43 to $85.95
Technology companies fared better than the rest of the U.S. market on Wednesday.
FedEx Corp., down $6.96 to $251.43
The shipping company had a solid quarter, but traded lower along with other industrial companies.
Winnebago Industries Inc., up $6 to $46.35
The recreational vehicle maker’s profit and sales topped analyst estimates.

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Margot Robbie is a rising star with several blockbusters coming out soon that feature her in a leading role. Landing one of the leading roles in Suicide Squad put her on many people's radar as an actress to watch out for in the future, and now her role as Jane in the new Tarzan movie has cemented her position as one of this decade's most talented entertainers.
margot robbie (jane porter) in the legend of tarzan pic.twitter.com/Le7tKhECOl
— best of margot (@bestofmargott) June 18, 2016
The Whiskey Tango Foxtrot actress is playing a key role in bringing one of the most beloved Disney tales to life. According to Digital Spy, Margot Robbie poked some fun at critics who find controversy from just about anything.
She joked about how many critics might be too focused on her Legend of Tarzan co-star Alexander Skarsgard instead of her and pondered the question of whether her co-star being shirtless for much of the film will be regarded as sexist.
"Maybe they will find sexism in Alexander having his shirt off so much when I don't. That's it. We're objectifying Alex and his wonderful torso."
— جوليا عبدالله (@Julia_Abdulla) June 28, 2016
Margot Robbie also tackled the idea of how age becomes an issue in Hollywood when it comes to playing certain roles, especially due to her being called "too young" to be Will Smith's lover in the film Focus and to star opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street.
Margot Robbie spoke on how age played a role for her and her co-star Will Smith in Focus, saying that she is confident that Will Smith looks much younger than he actually is, while she feels that she looks older than her actual age.
"I can't play younger. Nobody's going to cast me as 16. Maybe I'll make a fuss over it when I'm in my forties and some 20-year-old actress is getting all the good roles."
Robbie did note that she had her work cut out for her convincing casting agents that she could take on meatier roles, and it has taken independent movies like Z for Zachariah to prove herself as an actress. She went on to say that independent films give everyone associated with the production of the movie, including the directors, actors, and writers, the opportunity to take a chance. In the end, she says that the success of an independent film simply comes down to having a big name attached to a small film, and the actors involved in an independent film then hope to draw the attention of a bigger film project. Once the bigger project sets their eyes on an actor, they can then decide whether they will take a gamble on that actor in a larger-scale mainstream film project.
When it came to her most recent film role, Margot Robbie explained that her take on Jane was created with the aim of bringing intelligence and depth to the character. According to the New York Daily News, Margot Robbie took on the role of Jane with the mindset that she did not just want to become a damsel in distress.
— Warner Bros. ID (@WBPicturesID) June 25, 2016
Robbie initially only agreed to sign on to the project if her character would roar just as loud as her on-screen husband would.
Margot Robbie spoke on her take and direction with Jane.
"For the purpose of the plot, I needed to be held captive and used for bait for Christoph Waltz's villain to get his hands on Tarzan. But [director] David Yates and I spoke at length that even when she is tied up or shackled or being held captive, she's always going to be fighting her way out of it — not just physically, but also with these mind games going on between [Jane and the villain]."
Margot Robbie also admitted that the luxury of choosing her roles only came to her after the success of The Wolf of Wall Street. Prior to that film, she had to line up to audition for her roles along with the millions of other actresses fighting for the chance to make it in Hollywood. She is thankful now that she is in the position where she can turn down roles that don't have the depth and complexity that she is looking for.
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Microsoft has begun automatically rolling out the new chromium-based Edge browser to all Windows 10 users. In the coming weeks, the browser will be installed through Windows Update.
Microsoft announces that the new Chromium Edge browser will be rolled out to Windows 10 users via Windows Update. This also means that the browser updates will no longer be part of the monthly Windows Updates. The new Microsoft browser follows the Chromium update schedule, which means that a new version of Edge will be released every six weeks.
The browser is automatically installed for users of version 1803 and higher. This means that the old version of Edge is automatically replaced. Companies that do not want to switch to the new version of Edge can use a Blocker Toolkit.
The new version of the Edge browser was announced in 2018 and was ultimately released last January. The new version of Edge automatically transfers all settings, favourites, and passwords from the previous version.
Microsoft continued to add more features to the Edge browser in recent months. At the end of May, it was announced that users can now also synchronize browser extensions between different devices. Edge also features Collections that allow you to add fragments of a web page, or entire web pages, into collections via drag and drop. Edge is currently the most popular browser after Google Chrome.


Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the founder and chief executive officer of Paytm was arrested by Delhi police last month and later released on bail for an alleged incident of rash driving. Sharma was driving a Jaguar Land Rover that allegedly hit the vehicle of Benita Mary Jaiker, DCP (South district) outside The Mother’s International School on Aurobindo Marg, according to the FIR. The incident took place on February 22. He was booked under Section 279 of Indian Penal Code, according to media reports.
“It is submitted that on 22.02.22 an information regarding hitting of a car by a car near Mother International School, Aurobindo Marg was received. Offending vehicle hit the car of the complainant from behind and fled away. The case FIR no 203/22 Dt 22.02.22 u/s 279 IPC was registered on the complaint of Deepak Kumar for rashness and negligent driving. On investigation, the offending vehicle was identified and its driver Vijay Shekhar Sharma was arrested after identification and released on bail. Both the vehicles DL 1 CU 9321 and offending vehicle HR 98 C 0197 were impounded and mechanically inspected. Investigation is in progress,” according to Delhi Police.
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- The Galaxy Wearable app has received support for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Buds2 with a new update
- Samsung Galaxy Buds2 colour options and features have been revealed via the app
- The Galaxy Buds2 is expected to come with ANC, 472mAh battery and various touch controls
Samsung is pushing out a new update to its Galaxy Wearable app, and while the update doesn’t specify the changelog or new features, the latest version adds support for the Galaxy Buds2 and probably for the Galaxy Watch 4/Watch 4 Classic. These Samsung wearable products are expected to debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event in August. Thanks to the update, the app can now display images of the Galaxy Buds2 in five colours and confirms they will support Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), though they should be pretty basic in comparison to the Galaxy Buds Pro considering the ANC levels option is missing. However, the earbuds will feature new controls options, a redesigned battery dashboard, and more.
According to the app, each Samsung Galaxy Buds2 earbud will have 61mAh battery, while the case will have a 472mAh battery, similar to the Buds Pro. This means we can expect a similar 20-hour battery life and 28 hours with ANC off. These are said to have the ability to enable/disable single-tap, double-tap, triple-tap, and touch-and-hold touch actions individually. There’s an equaliser, read aloud notifications, seamless connection, and Find My Earbud. The battery dashboard has received an overhaul and it now shows the battery capacity of each earbud. The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 seems to be missing 360 audio.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 will be available in 5 colours – Black, White, Green, Violet, and Yellow. Since the support for Buds2 seems to be in the beta stage, there’s a chance the actual features and options might change during the official launch.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 price
91mobiles had exclusively shared the Galaxy Buds2 price recently. The upcoming TWS earbuds are said to cost between USD 149 and USD 169 (approx Rs 11,000 to Rs 12,500). This suggests the Buds2 price in India could be between Rs 11,000 and Rs 13,000.


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Tumblr is a super pleasing microblogging platform that lets you share things effortlessly. Whether it’s a personal blog, a small portfolio or your new font presentation page, Tumblr is the perfect solution. Its customizability and themes don’t drop behind WordPress that much and even though there are some key differences, Tumblr is aimed to be as simple as possible and a very enjoyable way to start your first job.
In this post we’ve gathered 40+ Top Quality Tumblr Blog Themes for your next blog. Enjoy!
Focus – A Minimalistic Tumblr Theme
Focus is a minimalistic and adaptive Tumblr theme aimed at presenting your content, to any device, without clutter.
POPCASE is a Tumblr theme with 3 column layouts and unlimited color scheme control, suitable for displaying your artworks and articles.
Squared Magazine – Tumblr News / Magazine Theme
Squared Magazine was designed to give your Tumblog a real Magazine feel and look with all the popular Magazine Functions, like “Latest Articles” Widget and “Related Posts” Widget, while still beeing perfectly suitable for a blog.
Incorporated – Tumblr Theme
Incorporated – Tumblr Theme.
Mason – A Masonry Inspired Tumblr Theme
Mason is an adaptive Tumblr theme aimed at presenting your content, to any device, in a masonry based view.
Pierre – A Super Clean Tumblr Theme
Pierre is a super clean Tumblr theme aimed at making your content the center of attention. Included is scalable typography and support for most social media types.
Optic – A Responsive Masonry Tumblr Theme
Optic is a responsive Tumblr theme perfect for any blog type featuring the Masonry jQuery plugin. Showcase your artwork with complete focus on the post.
Pandemonium Magazine – Responsive Tumblr Theme
Pandemonium Magazine is a simple and aesthetic magazine style template for Tumblr. It’s dead easy to use and transform with almost 100 options of customization.
Luomo – A Responsive & Expressive Tumblr Theme
LUOMO v1.3 let’s you choose between a photo grid and a slider when displaying your photo sets. You can enable the grid layout site-wide or in a per-post basis.
Glide – A Responsive Tumblr Theme
Glide is a 100% responsive theme. Suitable for any type of Tumblog. From photography to business. It is a great starting block for developers, designers and bloggers of any skill level.
Neat Tumblr Theme
Neat is a Tumblr theme which provides a classy and clean experience especially for pictures blogs. It features an unique and original scroll experience for your visitor. Indeed, I have written a jQuery plugin especially for this theme which allows to use the size of you window for each post and obviously the layout is fully responsive.
Domericano – Minimal Tumblr Blog / Portfolio Theme
Domericano is a clean, minimal and beautiful Tumblr Theme using the Masonry effect as well as optional Endless scrolling. It is suited for all kinds of blogs and portfolios, easy to install, has a ton of options and is heavily jquery enhanced.
Zen — A Premium Theme for Tumblr
Zen is a very clean and simple theme. Yet it’s very powerful and incredibly easy to modify. You get a completely different theme with just a few clicks. The theme features a responsive layout and retina graphics (for mobile, tablet, desktop and anything in between). So, no matter what type of screen your visitors are using, this theme fits perfectly on every screen-size.
The Playground Tumblr Theme
Welcome to “The Playground”, a highly customizable Tumblr theme based on the famous jQuery masonry plugin.
Affection – a responsive Tumblr theme
Affection is a feature-rich, responsive Tumblr theme, which starts out with a width of 1040 pixels for desktop computers and scales down nicely to tablet and smartphone resolutions. It is based on Foundation 3, one of the most advanced responsive front-end frameworks available.
Rapture – A Responsive Tumblr Theme
Rapture Tumblr theme is perfect for anything from a portfolio, personal blog, group blog or business blog. It features an image slider to showcase your best work, which can optionally be switched off if you would prefer not to have one.
Tumbl News – Tumblr Theme Template
Tumbl News – Tumblr Theme Template.
PULIRE – Responsive Multipurpose Tumblr Theme
PULIRE is fully responsive web design for all devices.
Simon – A Simple Tumblr Theme
Simon is a simple and adaptive Tumblr theme which is easy to install, customise, and is an ideal first theme to use with Tumblr!
Vintage Metro — A Blog Template for Tumblr.
Vintage Metro is a very clean and simple theme. Yet it’s very powerful and incredibly easy to modify. You get a completely different theme with just a few clicks.
Forma – Premium Tumblr Theme
A PREMIUM TUMBLR THEME FOR PERSONAL / BUSINESS / GROUP BLOGS.
Nuance Tumblr Theme
Nuance is a clean, minimal, customizable and unique tumblr theme.
GothicDream is simple yet powerful Gothic-style Tumblr theme with rich capabilities for configuring and customization. You will be able to change it beyond recognition in few minutes, even if you do not have any skills in design and HTML.
Vintage sky theme supports all the Tumblr features and has two content rich sidebar, featuring your likes, latest tweets, description, search box, pages, avatar box and people your following.
Shift – A Responsive Masonry Tumblr Theme
The Shift Tumblr theme is ideal for any blog, from a personal blog to portfolios! The image slider allows you to showcase your favourite images or best portfolio work. Shift supports all of the Tumblr post types and also features a custom post page with a sidebar to add affiliate links or a Flickr photo feed.
A Minimal & Light theme for tumblr. Comes with multiple features and options including an image slider & A Header Text block.
FRESCO – Responsive Multipurpose Tumblr Theme
FRESCO is fully responsive web design for all devices and screen resolutions.
Stevie – Clean & Responsive Tumblr Theme
Stevie is a clean & responsive template for a tumblr blog. It comes with a beautiful image slider & lots of social features built in including post sharing and disqus commenting integration.
Desire – A Responsive Tumblr Theme
The Desire Tumblr theme is a fully responsive and retina ready Tumblr theme suitable for any blog type. Use it for your business blog, portfolio or just any general blog.
Notes – A Clean and Responsive Tumblr Theme
Notes is a responsive Tumblr theme, based on the idea of note paper, which support all Tumblr post types.
Orson – A Clean Tumblr Theme
Orson is a clean and adaptive Tumblr theme aimed at presenting your content, to any device, without clutter and being highly customisable.
3xistence – Responsive Tumblr Theme
3xistence – Responsive Tumblr Theme was designed especially to showcase your beautiful pictures in high resolution!
Foundation Tumblr Theme
Foundation Tumblr Theme.
Fredrik – An Adaptive Tumblr Theme
Fredrik is an adaptive Tumblr theme which includes a Grid based Index Page which is great to use as a portfolio for a Illustrator. Also includes the traditional Blog based Index Page, as well as other features.
Capital – Tumblr Theme
Capital – Tumblr Theme
Polaroid Tumblr Theme
The Polaroid Tumblr theme is a premium tumblr theme that was designed by Pixel Floss to display your work, your views, and your life in a clean and clear format.
Silent Alley – Responsive Multi-Color Tumblr Theme
SilentAlley is a multi-color scheme tumblr theme,include three color styles.It’s support full screen background image and you can change it easily, so I think it’s suit for photographer,artist or designer use.
Fanfarron theme its a elegant and very customizable theme for Tumblr.
Evoke – Responsive Tumblr Theme
Evoke – Responsive Tumblr Theme.
Soupa is a clean, minimal & responsive template for your tumblr blog. It comes with tons of features and customisable options.


While the U.S Army is keeping busy patenting net grenades that can catch drones and testing mini-drones to accompany soldiers in Afghanistan for reconnaissance purposes, the Russian Army raises it up a notch with explosive-carrying drones.
The Russian Defense Ministry told news site Izvestia that the “new flight vehicles will perform not only reconnaissance missions, but also strike targets with miniature bombs”.
Izvestia does not mention how big the drones will be but does say that they will equip them not only to the ground divisions and brigades but also to the airborne forces, the special operations forces and the marines.
The drones will also carry out reconnaissance missions but the experts expect them to become very ‘effective weapons’ in the near future and strike targets down with miniature bombs.
The 58th unit of the Southern Military District has already been equipped with the first prototypes and the results of their tests will be sent over to the manufacturer, who will fine-tune them as necessary. The Airborne Forces are expected to receive the final drone concept later in the year.
The drones will only be used for reconnaissance purposes in the beginning but, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense, miniature bombs are being developed for them in the meantime.
Any details about the drones are unknown at this time but most likely we’re talking about drones with four rotors – they are usually capable of lifting under 1Kg, which should be enough in the case of an improvised explosive device. Infantry grenades such as the M67 weigh around 400g, for example.
Larger drones like hexacopters and octocopters can carry up to 20Kg, which would equip them with more than enough explosive loads to carry out heavy damage. Regardless, the Russian Ministry of Defense did not clarify the size of the drones it will be using.
“Experiments have already been carried out, when a disposable grenade launcher, a flamethrower, ammunition weighing several kilograms was suspended from a copter,” military expert Anton Lavrov has told Izvestia. He did mention however, that even if they will be smaller than expected and unable to carry heavy ammunition, they would still be very useful for reconnaissance missions over short ranges.
Drones are not new to the military, though it might sound like they are to civilians: in recent years, they have been used frequently in Syria and Iraq – militants often made them out of components they ordered online and used them for exploration, mining and even bombing.
It was just a matter of time before the Russia decided to fight back fire with fire after ISIS attacked two of its bases with such explosive-filled Franken-drones in January 2018.
Seven of them were taken down by the anti-aircraft missiles while other six were taken under control and eventually landed by the Russian military.


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Dozens of generous businesses, nonprofits, and individuals have donated an amazing array of gift certificates, artwork, food, tour tickets, and garden supplies for a silent auction to benefit the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML).
You can bid on golfing (mini and regular) outings; river and ocean cruises, or lobster boat trips; horse or sea camps; an alpaca trek or alpaca farm tour; as well as vie for gift certificates to several restaurants or for gourmet baskets. There are offerings for massages, memberships to museums, and even for college counseling for your teen.
The auction is scheduled to begin online May 24 and continue through the Library Plant Sale on the Library lawn on Saturday, June 5.
Shoppers at the plant sale can bid in person.
Watch the Library website for more information as the auction date nears.


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Beautiful Log Home - Ocean View
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- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
The log home has long been cherished as an emblem of our country's humble beginnings. In the mid 1800's pioneers traveling west to California in search of a new beginning, set up homestead on a tract of wilderness land and hand crafted their homes from local trees. Since the late nineteenth century, a large number of celebrated architects have transformed the popular notion of the simple pioneer log cabin into supremely crafted works of art.
The Elfin Log Home combines the traditional architecture of the American log home with beautiful high end finishings. Nestled among the rolling coastal foothills of sunny Southern California, the home sparkles with splendor that a pioneer could only dream of and is truly fit for a king. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy a retreat from the everyday- to reinvigorate your body, reactivate your mind and refresh your soul in a unique location that is a world away, yet just minutes from the best that Southern California has to offer!
The home is situated high atop the hillside (next door to the 'House above the clouds') of a gated ten acre property with stunning panoramic views of the sprawling countryside spanning all the way west to the dark blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Local amenities including a grocery store, salon, yoga studio, restaurants and wine bar are just 3 minutes away in the village of San Elijo. In addition, the world famous sandy beaches of Southern California are just 15-20 minutes away from this local gem!
Relax in the Jacuzzi while soaking up the intoxicating views of the surrounding countryside - enjoy a fine wine while watching the sunset from the deck - prepare a home-cooked meal featuring fresh, locally grown produce in the comfort of the fully equipped gourmet kitchen - wander amongst the bamboo and over 50 citrus and avocado trees producing a variety of organic fruit for you to enjoy - bask in the aura of the home’s traditional log styling and warm your heart by the radiant glow of the wood burning stove on a chilly evening. Prepare yourself to make the memories you will take with you forever!
Located in the Elfin Forest region north of the Rancho Santa Fe community, the Elfin Log Home features 3 decks totaling 1,800 sq. feet, including a large wrap-around deck for your enjoyment. Bask in the natural beauty of Elfin Forest; accentuated by nearby mountains, clear blue skies, and the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean calling to you. You will truly get an overwhelming sense of the altitude and natural splendor that surrounds you. Many have actually remarked that the house feels like it is on top of the world or above the clouds! The Elfin Forest area includes some of the largest remaining chaparral countryside in Southern California. If you’ve never been to beautiful North County San Diego, now is the time. If you have been here before, then you know it is an experience that should not be missed and repeated often.
The inviting accommodations offer 3,600 square feet of living space. The house sleeps 8-10 people among 2 beautiful private rooms, a separate alcove and an open loft space. Two High-Definition televisions with DVD are strategically placed within the home and there is a card table and an assortment of games for your “game night” enjoyment. You will also find two seating areas with plush couches, a cozy day bed in the alcove, as well as a private sitting area and private balcony in the upstairs master bedroom. Top quality linens and towels are provided for your enjoyment.
The Elfin Log Home is a short 15-25 minute drive to the legendary Del Mar Race Track, the alluring beaches of the Pacific Ocean, a variety of gourmet restaurants, some of the country’s finest craft breweries like Stone, Port Brewing, family friendly Legoland and exciting San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Ticket packages are available offering admission to the Safari Park, the world renowned San Diego Zoo, and Sea World; all at one discounted price. In addition, the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve includes miles of varied terrain and trails for hiking, mountain biking, nature watching, and horseback riding.
Additional nearby attractions include a selection of golf courses, iconic Disneyland, an array of museums at Balboa Park, wine tasting in Temecula, live theater, downtown San Diego’s Gas Lamp District, Carlsbad and San Diego airports, Birch Aquarium, world class Surfing, and many more. San Diego is one of the most desirable vacation destinations in the nation; the list of exciting possibilities is limitless! In addition, we are happy to provide recommendations for on-site trainer, yoga instructor, massage therapist, surf instructor or personal chef upon request.
Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend with your loved one, a fun-filled family vacation, a corporate retreat or off-site meeting, a get-away with your closest friends, or if you just want to get back to nature- you will find what you are searching for at the Elfin Log Home located amongst the clouds in San Diego’s Elfin Forest.
Keywords: cabin, log, lodge, nature, forest, ocean, getaway, vacation, great view, private, hiking, corporate, retreat, conference room, horseback riding, San Diego, Sleeps 10, Elfin Forest, hilltop, majestic, tradition, historic, couples, above the clouds
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 8-10
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils:
- Ice Maker
- Parking Off Street
- Wood Fireplace
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- DVD Player
- Wireless Internet
Pool & Spa
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Deck / Patio:
(2) 1,800 square feet of deck space with a patio deck that wraps around the entire first floor. Complete with three sunbathing loungers and a 6-person table and chair set with sun umbrella....morecollapse
- Outdoor Grill
- Away From It All
Location & View
- Mountain View
- Basketball Court
- Rock Climbing
- Mountain Biking
- Water Skiing
- Fitness Center
- Theme Parks
- Live Theater
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Sight Seeing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Miniature Golf
- Horseback Riding
- Jet Skiing
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This is one of the most charming, peaceful and private places we have ever stayed. The views are spectacular and the ambiance is unparallelled to anything we've experienced. The place was spotless clean and everything you could ever want was there. Unfortunately we had to leave and wished we could have stayed several weeks! Steve G and family
- Guest Steve
- Date of stay 06/10/12
- Review Submitted 07/13/12
Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, adventure seekers.
Owner response: Dear Steve, Thank you so much for the kind words. It was a pleasure to meet you and we are glad that you and your family enjoyed the home. We hope to see you again! Best Regards, Jenna
As you're nearing the home, signs of city life and stress give way to green, rolling hills and solitude. My wife and I found it hard to believe we were within 15 minutes of a major freeway and civilization in general. Heading up the long, tree-lined driveway, we finally caught a glimpse of the cabin and were quite relieved it looked as nice as it did in the photos on the VRBO website. Once inside, we could feel the luxury of an upscale home married with the classic log cabin feel. Not only was it beautiful, warm and in immaculate condition, but the owner had actually placed waters and sodas in the fridge for our taking! Our stay was nothing short of amazing and reminded us of our many trips to Napa Valley and Sonoma due to the beautiful rolling hills and one-lane road that guides you in and out of the area. It was great to be so close to the tourist sites of San Diego, yet be far enough away to feel like we were in a completely different state. While there, do yourself a favor and visit the nearby town of San Elijo, which literally took five minutes to get to. Our favorite spot was the Relm Wine Bar. We happen to be wine lovers, and this great little spot took second place behind sitting outside the home's wraparound deck enjoying the incredible view (even a sneak peek of the ocean) with a glass of fine red wine. Throughout our stay this served as a great home base during all our running around to visit Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Del Mar, etc, although once you arrive you may not want to go anywhere, with the exception of restaurants and grocery store. In closing, let me just say my wife and I have had the fortunate opportunity to travel to many destinations across the country, and we both agree this property and location is in the top 5. From the amazing, tranquil beauty of the home itself, to the easy going, hospitable owners, our experience is one we will never forget!
- Guest Wine Man
- Date of stay 05/19/12
- Review Submitted 07/12/12
Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
Owner response: We are so glad that you both enjoyed the home. I agree the little wine bar in San Elijo is great, hopefully you tried the macaroni and cheese! My husband and I have always felt that our stress simply melts away when we walk through the doors of the home. I am glad to hear that you experienced the same feeling! We hope that you come back to stay again. Best Regards, Jenna
My husband and I travel several times a year and are always happy to find rentals that actually live up to their photos online. We stayed in this cabin and were very pleased with everything from the cleanliness to the gorgeous views. I would certainly recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful stay.
- Guest Judy
- Date of stay 10/10/11
- Review Submitted 11/08/11
Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+.
I found my dream vacation home!
I found my dream vacation home!
My family and I stayed here for a week earlier this year and we had such a great time that we are already planning next year's trip! The pictures do not do this lodge justice. Everything about it is just absolutely stunning! The kitchen is so nice with brand new appliances and beautiful granite countertops. My husband loved the personal gym because he could maintain his workout routine even on vacation! But best of all, we loved watching the beautiful sunsets over the mountains and ocean from the deck.
- Guest Linda
- Date of stay 05/16/10
- Review Submitted 07/08/11
Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
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3 night min stay
Additional Fees and Taxes:
$400 security deposit and $100 non-refundable cleaning fee
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
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Year Purchased: 2007
About the owner: I’m a private business owner. But really, I consider myself a family man. My family and I have been connected to the Elfin Forest area for a few years now, and I must say, every day is breathtaking. The air is so fresh and crisp, and the sights are so beautiful. We think of this cozy lodge as an escape from the busy life, just a place to connect with nature and relax.
Why the Owner Chose Rancho Santa Fe:
We liked the idea of VRBO because we can personally manage all of the planning and renting, and we get to meet the renters in person, which makes the experience more meaningful and special than if it were through a company. We just want to share our other home with others so they, too, can experience the magic of this place.
The Unique Benefits at this Lodge:
The Elfin Log Home is an integral place for our family. The property is irreplaceable with the absolutely stunning views with a cozy and luxurious feeling to the home. We are happy to share this wonderful place with those who can value its attractiveness as much as we do. This home is conveniently located so that it’s secluded enough to have quiet and relaxing days with no city smog or traffic to bother you, but also it’s in an area that is quick and easy to get to restaurants, popular attractions, and of course, the beach. Legoland, the San Diego Zoo / Safari Adventure Park, Sea World, the Pacfic Ocean beaches, Palomar Mountains, Balboa Park, Del Mar Race Track, Qualcomm Stadium, Downtown San Diego, The Gas Lamp District, 2 airports, Temecula wine tasting, world renowned craft breweries, live theater, and more are all within about a 30-minute drive from this vacation home. Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm are about an hour away.
- Primary: +1 858-395-5653
- Secondary: 760-736-4546
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Front view of the lodge with 4 decks including the Jacuzzi area.
View of the Lodge from Elfin Forest Rd. with private drive shown - left.
Modern kitchen with granite counter tops and all new appliances.
Upstairs loft area with couch, flat-screen TV, and DVD player.
Upstairs daybed with hideaway mattress located in a private alcove.
Jacuzzi deck with accompanying views.
The cool blue waters of the Pacific Ocean are clearly visible to the West.
Another beautiful sunset off the north decks with ocean views.
Downstairs living room with wood-burning stove and leather sofa and chairs.
Downstairs bedroom with a queen size bed, walk in closet, and jacuzzi bathtub.
Upstairs loft with couches, game table, TV, 2 full size beds, and ocean views.
Upstairs master bedroom queen-size bed with TV, private balcony, and ocean view.
Outside view to the East from the upstairs master bedroom's balcony.
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How much is Britney Amber worth? – Wondering how wealthy & rich is Britney Amber? Or maybe you’re just curious about Britney Amber’s age, body measurements, height, weight, hair color, eye color, bra & waist size, bio, wiki, wealth and salary?
Britney Amber (November 10, 1986; Banning, California) is a adult entertainment actress and American exotic dancer.
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Naples to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Of the 119 trains that leave Naples for Rome every day 116 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Trains from Naples to Rome cover the 117 miles (188 km) long route taking on average 1 h 12 min with our travel partners like Intercity, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Italo, Trenitalia or Frecciargento. Normally, there are 86 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $14 (€13), but the average price of train tickets is $14 (€13). Travelers depart most frequently from Napoli Centrale and arrive in Roma Termini.
You can travel by train to Rome from Naples with Frecciarossa, Italo and Trenitalia for as low as $14 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Italo is a brand of high-speed trains from the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) offering regular services to popular cities around Italy, such as Rome, Naples, Florence and Milan. Among its fleet of trains are the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly train that can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). You can choose from the following Italo ticket types when purchasing tickets to Rome from Naples: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex. Italo offers four different class options: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Standard services in all Italo trains include bathrooms, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of films, music and games). While some amenities may differ based on the class option booked, each train car is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort.
Naples to Rome train information with Italo:
Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest train operator with an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access.
Find the perfect train to cover the 117 miles (188 km) long journey to Rome from Naples with Trenitalia. Trenitalia offers different fares like the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals! Check out the current Trenitalia schedule and book a cheap train from Naples to Rome in just a few steps. On Omio you can find all the information you need for the Naples to Rome journey, such as departure and arrival times, train stations, number of stops, journey times and more.
Looking for a smooth and easy way to travel between Naples and Rome? Book your Trenitalia Frecciarossa train to Rome from Naples with Omio today! Trenitalia is Italy’s national train company that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country, including the Naples to Rome journey. Omio shows you current Frecciarossa schedules and tickets to cover the 117 miles (188 km) distance. You can choose from fares like Super Economy, Economy, and Base for the best deals on this trip. Trenitalia discount cards can also be applied when purchasing your Frecciarossa ticket on Omio.
All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers. Frecciarossa covers long distances and connects major cities in Italy in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These trains are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact and can reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). Frecciarossa offers all travelers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and you can book Frecciarossa tickets with us in a few steps!
Frecciarossa from Naples to Rome train information:
As two of the primary railway hubs in Italy, trains from Naples to Rome run quite frequently with 96 departure options per day. The journey by train from Naples to Rome depends on which type of train you ride and whether your journey involves any changes. The fastest option completes the journey in about 1h 10min, while the slowest trains complete the journey in around 4h 45min. You can choose from high speed trains and slower intercity trains on this route. It is serviced by the two largest passenger railway companies in Italy, Trenitalia and Italo.
There are nearly 100 departure options per day, with a variety of options between high speed trains, intercity trains, and even some routes that involve a short voyage by bus coach to connect between stops. In total, there are 96 departure options on a daily basis, with the earliest departure at around 4:10 a.m. and the latest departure around 10:20 p.m. If you are only interested in traveling via high speed rail to save time, the earliest departure with the Trenitalia Frecciarossa high speed railway is around 5:25 a.m. The latest departure with the Trenitalia Frecciarossa high speed railway is around 7:40 p.m.
The length of the journey by train from Naples to Rome will depend on several factors what type of train model you ride, whether or not your journey involves any changes, and which arrival station you use as the terminus of your route. The fastest option completes the journey in about 1h 10min thanks to the Frecciarossa high speed train. These are the fastest passenger trains in Italy. This route does not require any changes, departing from Naples Centrale railway station and arriving at Rome Termini railway station. Italo offers a similarly quick high speed option that completes the journey in about 1h 10min and uses the same departure and arrival stations.
Departure train station: There are two departure stations available on this route Naples Centrale and Naples Campi Flegrei. Naples Centrale is also known as Naples Central Station, found in Piazza Garibaldi about 15min from the city center. It is the primary station for this route, as only one of the 96 departure options uses Naples Campi Flegrei. The plaza outside of the station offers a busy shopping center and more shopping options beneath the plaza in an underground passage. The station itself connects with the Naples Metro, with a bus stop also outside of the station. Inside the station, you will find shops, ticketing counters, restaurants, currency exchange stations, restrooms, tourist information centers, and the Sala Blu providing support for passengers with disabilities.
Arrival train station: There are three arrival station options available on this route Roma Termini, Roma Tiburtina, and Roma Ostiense. The primary arrival station is Roma Termini, which is located in the city center itself. Roma Termini is the arrival station for 87 of the 96 possible options that operate between Naples and Rome each day. It is the largest railway station in Rome, with a wide variety of restaurants, shops, grocery stores, post offices, currency exchange centers, and restrooms. It connects with the Rome Metro, which stops directly outside the station entrance in the historic Piazza dei Cinquecento. This plaza is packed with shops, markets, restaurants, and cafes to enjoy upon your arrival.
There are two train companies that offer routes between Naples and Rome Trenitalia and Italo. These are the two largest train companies in Italy. Trenitalia is a stateowned railway company, while Italo is a private company. Both of them offer high speed train options on this route, with their fastest trains completing the journey in about 1h 10min. Both of them operate through the largest departure and arrival stations on this route, allowing for maximum convenience and quick, convenient access to entertainment at the end of your journey. While these companies are in direct competition with one another, they offer similar amenities within their high speed trains.
While there are no trains on this route that travel overnight, there are plenty of latenight options and earlymorning options. The latest option departs each night at about 10:20 p.m. and arrives in Rome at around 11:30 p.m. The earliest option each day departs from Naples around 4:10 a.m. and arrives in Rome around 6:30 a.m.
Trenitalia offers a variety of train models on this route, including its flagship high speed train, the Frecciarossa. These trains are available as direct trains, completing the journey in as little as 1h 10min. It also offers Trenitalia Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Regionale trains. In total, there are 64 options operated by Trenitalia each day.
Italo offers similar routes to Trenitalia, but operates fewer routes. It offers 32 options per day from Naples to Rome, with a high speed option completing the journey in about 1h 10min. Italo also offers slower intercity trains that complete the journey in a slower amount of time but generally cost less than their high speed counterparts.
As you zip through the countryside on a train coach and gaze out the window, you can relax even more knowing that you are traveling sustainably. No need to idle in traffic, burn rubber at high speeds on the highways, or guzzle jet fuel on an airplane. Modern trains are some of the most sustainable forms of travel available. With the massive infrastructure of Italy’s railway system, you can rely on consistently punctual trains that can take you nearly anywhere in the country.
Trenitalia and Italo offer different class options to choose from as you explore tickets. Trenitalia offers Executive, Business, Premium, and Standard. Italo offers Second Class, Premium Second Class, First Class, and Premium First Class. Both companies offer a wide variety of amenities in each of their coaches, regardless of which class you select. You can expect air conditioning, personal charging outlets, television monitors with streaming entertainment, and LED lighting that illuminates the aisles for safety. There is also WiFi available onboard each train. Coaches have designated seating available for passengers with disabilities, and a bathroom designated for these travelers. You can also find a baby changing table onboard each train. Small pets can join you on the trip and must be kept in kennels smaller than 28x12x20 in (70x30x50 cm). Bikes are allowed on board but must be under 31.5x43x15.5 in (80x110x40 cm) and foldable or disassembled.
As you explore ticket options for trains from Naples to Rome, take advantage of the tools on Omio to find the cheapest options. Compare rates between multiple train companies sidebyside, and filter your results to find trains with changes or slower intercity trains that cost less. When you find the perfect deal, consider booking in advance to ensure the price does not increase as your travel time gets closer. The more flexible you are with your travel dates, the more you can explore pricing options.
As the capital city of Italy, Rome has no shortage of entertainment options for every visitor. Every step you take through this iconic city is filled with history, as you find yourself surrounded by influential architecture and monumental artwork. There is more to reflect on than what happened in the past, however this city is brimming with talented chefs, designers, and artists. Here are just a few of the many things waiting for you to explore when you step off the train and into Rome:
When taking a train from Naples, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Za Garibaldi and Napoli Montesanto. When you arrive in Rome, your train can arrive in train stations including Roma Termini, Roma Tiburtina and Roma Ostiense.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Napoli Centrale, is located 2.5 miles (4 km) from the city center of Naples.
The most popular arrival train station, Roma Termini, is located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city center of Rome.
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When I first saw a clip with The Bobcats (Who´s sorry now) I noticed the drummer Ray Bauduc for the first time. He plays with such a happiness and joy and drumming looks amazingly playful.
Ray Bauduc´s way of improvising while playing is truly inspiring, even for an illustrator who knows nothing about drumming.
Take a look at the wonderful part in the filmed recording of the song Big Noise from Winnetka (1943) where Ray Bauduc in his solo suddenly plays his sticks on the bass strings of Bob Haggart.
Ray Bauduc was born 1909 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
He died 1988.
Image from Cut to the Drummer-project. Some of my favourites from the show (that goes on until February 28):
Drummer Jimmy Carl Black is portraited by Calef Brown.
Drummer Charlie Watts by Timothy Cook.
Travis Barker by Sandra Dionisi.
Kenny Clarke by Greg Clarke.
Lenny White by Karen Greenberg.
Jon Bonham by Katherine Streeter.


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- Inseam measures approximately 29' on size small
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If you’re a pediatric nurse providing in-home care for younger patients, communication is one of your most important functions. You need to make patients comfortable so they’ll allow you to provide them with sufficient care. This can be a bit tricky when working with kids, especially since receiving pediatric home care can often be a fairly scary or stressful situation. Here are some communication tips to help you provide the best possible care.
How to Effectively Communicate When Providing Pediatric Home Care Service
1. Personalize Communication to Each Patient
For people of any age, communication comes down to finding ways to relate and connect. This is especially important when communicating with young people. Start by finding out as much about each patient beforehand. Call them by name and ask questions about their favorite colors, cartoons, and family activities. Each time you visit, you can bring up some of those things you’ve talked about in the past to continually build up trust and rapport over time. You can even integrate fun surprises, like wearing scrubs with their favorite cartoon characters on them one day.
2. Go Down to Their Level
To provide the most effective care possible, you need to make them as comfortable as possible. Squatting or sitting down when you talk to them can make them feel more like they’re having a friendly conversation and less like they’re in a scary or stressful medical situation. It can also help to smile and tell them how brave and strong they’re being.
3. Let Them Be Involved
Children love to be helpful, so find ways for them to be involved in their own care whenever possible. It could be as simple as having them hold a small bandage until you’re ready to use it. You can also phrase basic requests slightly differently to make it seem like they’re helping you. For example, “would you help me out by opening your mouth really wide so I can take a look?”
If you’re a nurse or pediatric home care professional looking to care for patients throughout White Plains, NY or Westchester County, check out J&D Ultracare. The nursing staff agency connects professional home health care workers with families in need of in-home care for their children. They provide extensive vetting and training to ensure that each pediatric nurse provides the best possible care to their patients. You can learn more about career opportunities on the company’s website or call (845) 357-4500 to speak with a team member about nursing jobs or home care needs.

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Posted by Newt on January 18, 2003 at 19:01:09:
In Reply to: Primulas posted by Cliff Lobaugh on January 16, 2003 at 15:22:03:
: I will be traveling thru China in Mar 2003 and would like to know where and how to buy Primula seeds
This sounds exciting. Wish I could go on such a trip. You may want to ask these folks.
You might also want to look here. Scroll down to the Primula.
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My name is Ivan. I live in Russia, in the South Ural, Chelyabinsk.
My hobbies are movies, reading, swimming, biking and skiing.
My work is connected with the equipment for milk production. Therefore I'll be glad for the cards with milk, dairy products, dairy equipment, farms, cows and everything connecting with this sphere.
I also enjoy to get postcards with:
- beer. I also have collection of branded beer glasses @beer_beerglass, but it's new page, I started it only in September 2019, so not all of glasses from my collection is downloaded now. If it's not very difficult for you I will be happy to get coaster (bierdeckel)
- other alcohol drincks, such as vodka, whisky, etc.
- official Postallove GF cards. I have: Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA.
- postcards with coins and banknotes on it
PLEASE WRITE ME WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT RUSSIA AND WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR COUNTRY.
If it's not difficult for you, I'll be glad to get a coin or banknote from your country. I would be very grateful and will send you thank you postcard :)

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This week is Mental Wellbeing week and I am glad that we talk more openly about mental health then we used to a decade or two ago.
Mental Wellbeing has so many aspects and levels to it.
I know when I started my working life I had no guidance on how to manage the mental, emotional and physical ups and downs it would bring.
But something so fundamentally important shouldn’t be something that we just have to scrabble around and work out for ourselves. We all deserve awareness, insights, tools, techniques, support and mutual compassion and understanding. What resources, insights or support do each of us have that we could share?
I wish I had had the resources that are becoming available today, to have been able to talk openly about some of the struggles and challenges I had through my corporate life. I look back now and see the toll it had on me mentally and emotionally at a number of times. And the impact that had on my close friends and family too. I was lucky I was able to take a number of weeks away from it to sort my self out; not everyone has that opportunity to do that and so every little bit of support helps.
I am incredibly privileged now, as part of Mastering Mindsets, to do the work that I do with individuals, Teams, Groups and Organisations. We succeed when we help others succeed and ensure the focus is on Healthy High Performance not just on performance and delivery.
Hopefully sharing a free download on ‘How you can prevent stressful and low impact interactions in the future’ can go a small way to helping someone’s wellbeing.
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My goofy dog Shea, loves loves this specific flavour. She just laps it up in a blink of an eye. Thanks Team Kafka.
Mimi love this food!
This is the second package we have tried, the turkey this time. We are using it as a topper. Our dog loves it and eats every morsel of his meals now (we also changed the kibble). We are upping the amount this package and we will see how he does tummy wise. So far, so good. We humans like this product, too. It smells and looks good, a far cry from standard dog foods we have tried.
My dog loves the food so much! She eats much more than before❤
My dog is a very fussy eater. But he eats Kafka food when he is hungry.
Been using Kafkas for over a year. I have a picky eater, and he loves it. Everything is perfect and I wouldn't change a thing. <3
Finally found a food my dog (with a sensitive tummy and food issues) actually enjoys! I can’t tell you how great it is to see her actually WANT to eat and enjoy her meals. Our lives are better because of this food!!
My dog is a rescue who came to me with a very sensitive tummy and big psychological issues around food/eating. We tried a different brand of fresh frozen food and the food was good but the customer experience not so great. The biggest issue was that we did not have the option of buying exactly the right amount of food so we either had too much for our tiny Vancouver freezer or too little - on a couple of occasions actually ran out! Kafka is perfect! My dog likes it better than the other food and so far your company is so much easier to deal with! Thank you!!
Pepper loves her Kafka Dog food. She licks her lips and even comes back to her bowl long after she eats her food.
Remy loves all the flavours
Our little Shiffon loves her new food. However, she is still hungry after eating her 1/2 cup of food twice/day, and she is drinking more water. I am thinking about increasing her food intake to 1 /12 cup/day. The delivery of the food was prompt and the customer service friendly and helpful.
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Both of my fur kids love their new food.
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Macarius Magnes (Greek: Μακάριος Μάγνης) is the author of an apology against a Neo-Platonic philosopher of the early part of the fourth century, contained in a manuscript of the fifteenth century discovered at Athens in 1867 and edited by C. Blondel (Paris, 1876). This work (called Ἀποκριτικός πρὸς Ἕλληνας in Greek; Apocriticus in Latin) agrees in its dogmatics with Gregory of Nyssa, and is valuable on account of the numerous excerpts from the writings of the opponent of Macarius. These fragments are apparently drawn from the lost Against the Christians of Porphyry or from the Lover of Truth of Hierocles.
A. Capone, "The narrative sections of Macarius Magnes’ Apocriticus", in Lessico, argomentazioni e strutture retoriche nella polemica di età cristiana (III-V sec.), a c. di A. Capone, Turnhout 2012, pp. 253-270 .


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UN Migration Agency: “Remittance Flows Can Be an Economic and Social Lifeline for Migrant Families”
Geneva – International Day of Family Remittances will be celebrated this Saturday (16/06). To mark the occasion, IOM, the UN Migration Agency, wishes to highlight the development potential of financial and social links that tie migrants to their loved ones back at home.
A financial remittance is a private transfer of funds by a foreigner to an individual in their country of origin. Financial remittances have been recognized as playing a key role in reducing poverty and improving the lives of both migrants and their families. In numerical terms, there are more international migrants around the world than at any other period in history, and most of them are migrant workers.
The World Bank estimates indicate that in 2017, USD 466 billion was transferred in financial remittances to low- and middle-income countries –and this trend is likely to continue upwards. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) estimates one in every seven people is directly supported by remittances. This is why the International Day of Family Remittances is celebrated each year.
William Lacy Swing, IOM Director General, has recognized remittance flows as “economic lifelines” for migrant families, highlighting their ability to reduce poverty, provide better health care and access to nutrition, increase education opportunities for children, improve housing and sanitation conditions, promote entrepreneurship and financial inclusion, and reduce inequality. While the International Day of Family Remittances has traditionally focused on financial flows, migrants also generate ‘social remittances’ – which is the flow of skills, knowledge, ideas and values they transmit back home. Unlike financial remittances, social remittances extend to the wider community, for a larger development impact.
Taken together, financial and social remittances have an important role to play in the achievement of individual family goals, and more broadly the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. There is however still more to be done before the development potential of remittances can be fully realised. Migrants, governments and the private sector are essential actors in this process.
“Governments can harness the skills and creativity of their diaspora and encourage them to invest back home through coordinated policies,” said Marina Manke, Head of IOM`s Labour Mobility and Human Development Division. “Efforts should be directed towards improving financial literacy amongst the home population and migrants, so that they can make informed decisions about how to send money back and how to invest remittances. Finally, there is a need to fully recognize and appreciate migrants as agents of change — for both their social and financial capital,” she added.
In recent years, IOM has been scaling up its support to governments and migrants to help them reap the development benefits of migration. More than 150 diaspora mappings have been conducted, shedding light on the characteristics of diaspora communities, their location and potential to engage with their communities of origin. Currently, IOM is engaged in several remittance-related projects globally, notably through an initiative to reduce remittance costs in Burundi, and the development of MigApp — a mobile application that enables migrants to compare cost-effective money transfers options offered by service providers.
For more information, please contact Vanessa Okoth-Obbo at IOM HQ, Tel: +41 22 717 9366, Email: firstname.lastname@example.org


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Brooklyn Rules Trailer
This page contains Brooklyn Rules trailer, video, clips and more.
This movie has been created by Michael Corrente on City Lights Pictures studio. Release of Brooklyn Rules was at May 18, 2007 (Limited). This movie has been made in a " Drama" genre. Right now we have 1 trailers, clips and videos and every day we make this collection bigger, adding cool new things. If you can not find the needed trailer in our list, check this page periodically for movies's updates!
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