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Celebrate your love with a romantic dinner
A magical journey at the Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl
Celebrate your love in the picturesque Salzkammergut region
Love is an intense emotion that makes time stand still. Experience this magic in the exclusive fine-dining restaurant Poll's Kaiserterrasse at our hotel on Lake Wolfgang, where exquisite cuisine and romance come together.
Connect over delicious cuisine and candlelight
A romantic meal in the heart of the Salzkammergut is simply an unforgettable experience. Our exquisite six-course menu, prepared by our head chef, Hermann Poll, makes the perfect occasion for romantic moments together. Enjoy seasonal dishes and local specialties, creatively presented and served against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Wolfgang.
Lovingly made cuisine for people in love
The perfect romantic experience
The team at the Hotel Im Weissen Rössl specialises in creating unforgettable experiences. We serve crisp champagne to get your evening off to a wonderful start. Your candlelit dinner will be complemented by exquisite wines from our own rock cellar. Our sommeliers will be happy to help you with your wine selection.
Gift moments of delight
A lovely dinner out is always a welcome treat for your nearest and dearest.
A romantic dinner for two at the Hotel Im Weissen Rössl makes the perfect choice.
Give the gift of precious time together and unforgettable memories with a voucher for an exquisite meal,
whether for a fondue evening or a 6-course meal in our gourmet restaurant.
A romantic evening is guaranteed.
Relaxation and romance at the lakeside spa
At the heart of the Salzkammergut, the Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl fully lives up to its name.
Besides romantic evenings of exquisite dining, the hotel has its own spa area for complete relaxation in an intimate setting. Celebrate your love and indulge in some serious pampering with soothing spa treatments. Head to the spa to round off the perfect romantic day with relaxation and togetherness.
Leave everyday life behind and look forward to an evening of wellbeing for just the two of you.
An unforgettable evening for two awaits!
Chef Hermann Poll and his team look forward to welcoming you to our gourmet restaurant from 6:30 p.m. Book an evening to remember: reserve a table via our request form or by phoning +43 6138 2306.

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Google has today announced the Pixel and Pixel XL, its first purely self-branded smartphones and the company’s attempt to put all of the power of its services in one sleek package. While perhaps not remarkable by themselves, the phones are part of Google’s big push into consumer hardware today which also includes Google Home, Google WiFi, Daydream View, and more…
These are being manufactured by HTC (Google says that it’s not much different than how Apple contracts with Foxconn), but Google is claiming these phones as their own. And there are plenty of optimizations that Google is building in to take advantage of this Apple-like top-to-bottom approach.
Google has five main points for these phones: Google Assistant, Photography, Google Photos, Communications, and Virtual Reality. They have assistant built in, they have hardware optimizations for a great camera experience (they break the DXOMark record!), they back up your photos in full quality to Google Photos, they sport Google Allo and Duo messengers, and they are Daydream ready.
The Pixel has a 5-inch FHD AMOLED display, and the Pixel XL has a slightly larger 5.5-inch QHD AMOLED display, but other than that they’re mostly the same. You’ll find a quad-core 64-bit Snapdragon 821 SoC, 4GB of RAM, 12MP and 8MP cameras (with Sony’s IMX378 sensor, which is basically the 5X/6P’s sensor but with OIS), 32GB of storage, and the usual Bluetooth, fingerprint scanner, NFC, and more. The Pixel has a 2770 mAh battery, while the XL has a 3450mAh battery.
Unfortunately, we knew pretty everything about these phones before they were announced, mostly thanks to a Carphone Warehouse listing that leaked a couple of days ago with full specs, product shots, and product summaries. So check that out while we’re updating this post with official info.
The phones come in the three colors we heard about before: very silver, quite black, and — for a limited time — really blue. They’ll be available exclusively through Verizon in the US, but they’re also the latest phones to come to Project Fi if you want to go that route. As expected, they start at $649 and go up from there. You can pre-order them momentarily through Verizon. They’re also available on the Google Store, where Google is offering them for $27.04/month with Google Store Financing.
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Stem cells, and specifically mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), have long been considered as a promising therapeutic agent for the treatment of a wide variety of degenerative and ischemic diseases. Over this time, MSC immunomodulation, their capacity for multilineage differentiation, and their ability to self-renew have been well established and are now considered to be clinically relevant.
Considering this, scientists have hypothesized that the therapeutic application of MSCs in immune/inflammatory contexts may be more efficacious than other, more traditional approaches currently used in the field of regenerative medicine.
In this review, Wang et al. specifically focus on the non-traditional use of MSCs as a potential treatment towards immune/inflammatory-mediated diseases and identify important findings and trends in this area of study as they relate to specific immune/inflammation-mediated diseases, including graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), multiple sclerosis (MS), joint diseases [including Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)], inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and inflammatory airway and pulmonary diseases.
While there have been several promising results indicated in a number of trials using MSC for treatment of GVHD, the same results have not consistently been observed in all trials. One potential reason for the observed difference in results could potentially be a result of heterogeneity observed in conducted trials. Significant observed differences included those between pediatric and adult patients, the type of stem cell transplanted, as well as the MSCs utilized. Interestingly, there has also been a significant difference between results of published trials occurring in Europe (generally positive) compared to those trials occurring in North America (more equivocal results). While MSCs have strong potential for use as a therapeutic agent for GVHD, additional study into patient population and stringent MSC processing criteria are required before consistent and reproducible results are able to be delivered.
As of the publication of this review (2016), Wang et al. identified 23 registered clinical trials using MSCs for the treatment of MS. Additionally, animal models exploring the use of MSCs for the treatment of MS have demonstrated strong therapeutic effects. While many of the clinical trials using MSCs for the treatment of MS were ongoing, several animal models and many additional preclinical studies demonstrated MSCs to have therapeutic efficacy for the treatment of patients with MS.
Since cartilage cannot regenerate, the use of MSCs in treatment of joint diseases are considered a strong therapeutic option for several of these conditions, including OA and RA. Considering that prevention of inflammation and immune attacks on joints must occur in order for the joint repair to occur, and considering the immunosuppressive properties associated with MSCs, MSCs are thought to be well suited for use in the treatment of OA – a thought that has been well supported in both small and large animal studies.
Additionally, several of the 38 clinical trials underway at publication of this review indicated positive results in reduction of OA-induced pain and other related symptoms and for joint repair as observed by cartilage regeneration. On the other hand, similar results have not been observed for RA. The authors point to the detailed mechanistic differences between RA and OA as the likely reason for the observed therapeutic differences observed between the two joint diseases.
The 19 clinical trials and several animal model studies have overwhelmingly demonstrated that MSC therapy is both safe and a highly viable therapeutic option for the treatment of IBD, especially CD fistula formations.
Considering that between 80-90% of MSCs delivered intravenously have been observed to rapidly reach the lungs, MSC therapy has been thought to be particularly well suited for treatment in several pulmonary diseases, including COPD, asthma,emphysema, and even pneumonia. However, while animal models and preclinical studies have demonstrated MSCs to be safe in this application, the 29 registered clinical studies using MSCs for pulmonary disorders have also indicated the application to be safe – but have yet to replicate the efficacy observed and reported in the previously mentioned preclinical animal studies.
The authors of the review conclude that hundreds of clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of MSC therapy in this application have demonstrated their use to be safe. However, the overwhelmingly positive results reported in preclinical animal studies have not yet been observed through these clinical trials. Considering these findings, Wang et al. call for a better understanding on both the mechanistic properties of MSC Immunomodulation and the pathophysiological details and subsets with specific disease entities as a way to better tailor MSC therapy.
Source: “Human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for treatment towards ….” 4 Nov. 2016, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5095977/.

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A Medley of Guitar Covers to Brighten Your Day...
Music can be an aide to relaxation, so I've compiled a few acoustic covers for that purpose.
Having the day from hell? we've all been there, music can be an aide to relaxation so i've compiled a few of my Acoustic Covers for that purpose.
I know, i'm usually the "Horror Guy" on here as i'm passionate about the genre, but i play a little guitar to chill out while i'm writing, editing and just thinking up new stuff.
Without further ado, here's my latest cover:
Liked this song when i was growing up, but after i heard it recently in acoustic form i had to have a go myself.
Another emotional song about love, life and whatever, I really hope i'm not the only EDITORS fan on here :)
Love this song, tried to do a slower more raw cover, did I succeed? you tell me
Says it all, lovely tune and i love playing it, perhaps too much
Hope you enjoyed these as a change of pace, enjoy the rest of your day :)


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RESEARCH AND FORECASTING OF WEAR OF THE BUTTON BIT-EXPANDERS FOR DRILLING COUNTERVAILING HOLES IN HARD ROCKS
It is reported the results of industrial tests of the button bit-expanders for drilling compensation holes in hard rocks in one or two stages.
It is reported the methods of wear assessment for the body and the buttons of drilling bits for shock-rotary and rotary-percussion drilling is suggested. The methods of wear assessment for drilling bits is based on the measurements of its body in the characteristic points and the photoplanimetric analysis of the carbide buttons. The methods describes the features of the definition of the characteristic points of the body measurements. Such points may simplify and speed up the measurement procedure of drilling tool’s body’s wear. Further, the features of the photoplanimetric analysis of wear of the carbide buttons were presented.
The data of wear of carbide buttons and drilling tool’s body were presented. Based on the developed wear methods of wear assessment for drilling bits, the illustrative diagrams were built, the endurance of button bit-expanders was estimated and the prediction of their service life was provided.
It has been established that the wear of the inner surface of the side grooves for cuttings removal and the end surface of the housing is small and ranges from 0.1 to 0.7 mm. Most exposed to wear was the outside of the bit-expander’s body. It is obtained logarithmic dependence wear carbide buttons and the shell side of the bit-expander’s body diameter of 65 mm from the penetration of rocks strength f = 15 – 18.
Button bit-expanders, wear of drilling tools, wear resistance forecast, wear diagram, wear assessment, drilling compensation holes, useful lifetime.
Issue number: 7
Authors: Gromadskiy A. S., Khrutskiy A. A., Bobyr’ V. G., Kuz’menko D. I.
About authors: Gromadskiy А. S., Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.org,
Khrutskiy A. A., Candidate of Technical Sciences, Assistant Professor,
Bobyr’ V. G., Graduate Student,
Kuzmenko D. I., Assistant of Chair, e-mail: email@example.com,
Kryvyi Rih National University, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.
REFERENCES: 1. Khrutskiy A. A., Bobyr’ V. G. Gornyy informatsionno-analiticheskiy byulleten’. 2015, no 4, pp. 220–226.
2. Baron L. I., Glatman L. B., Guyuenkov E. K. Kriterii i metody izmereniya iznosa rezhushchego instrumenta dlya gornykh porod (Criteria and methods for measuring the wear of the cutting tool for rocks), Moscow, 1961, 56 p.
3. Artsimovich G. V., Sveshnikov I. A., Yavtushenko N. M. Gornyy porodorazrushayushchiy instrument (Rock cutting tools), Kiev, Tekhnika, 1966, pp. 100–106.
4. Izrailit B. Z. Trudy VNIIBT (Proceedings of VNIIBT), Moscow, Nedra, 1962, pp. 96–103.
5. Melashchenko V. A. Issledovanie iznosa lezviynykh koronok i rezhimov bureniya vzryvnykh skvazhin pogruzhnymi pnevmoudarnikami (Research blade bits wear and conditions of drilling blast holes DTH), Candidate’s thesis, Krivoy Rog, 1978, 20 p.
6. Gromads’kiy A. S., Kuz’menko D. І., Karamanits’ F. І. Patent Ukraїni na korisnu model’ № 95502, kl. E21 V 7/00, 25.12.2014.


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Wallenpaupack Area opened its 2013 season by battling Lakeland in a Saturday morning scrimmage.
Lakeland landed on the shores of The Big Lake this weekend to battle Wallenpaupack Area in a Week One exhibition gridiron scrimmage.
The Chiefs are coming off a solid 6-3 season in the always-rugged Lackawanna Football Conference.
Under the direction of head coach Jeff Wasilchak, Lakeland advanced to the District Two Class AA finals last year before falling to Wyoming Area in the title tilt, 20-7.
Paupack, on the other hand, struggled to an overall mark of 3-6 and posted just one win in Division One action.
Dr. Mark Watson is entering his eighth season as head coach of the Bucks and was hoping to see a few simple things from his team Saturday morning.
"Honestly, all I'm looking for today is aggressiveness and physicality," he told The News Eagle. "I want to see the kids go out there and get after it on both sides of the ball."
Grades Are In
A little less than two hours later, Dr. Watson and his staff were encouraged, but not exactly jumping for joy with the performance.
"We have a long way to go," he said with a laugh. "I know it's only our first exhibition, but the season is coming up fast and we really need to improve."
Lakeland owned the line of scrimmage throughout the early part of the day. The Chiefs moved the ball consistently on offense and stymied Paupack defensively.
However, once the second string and jayvees took the field, Paupack's depth began to wear down an undermanned Lakeland roster.
"We definitely have an advantage when it comes to overall numbers," said Dr. Watson. "But, we need our first string kids to step up and make plays. That's what we'll be focusing on for the next time."
That next time will come quickly.
The Buckhorns are slated to hit the road Friday for their final exhibition tune-up before the 2013 LFC season kicks off.
Paupack travels to Plymouth Friday for a non-league battle with Wyoming Valley West. That contest is tentatively scheduled for a 10 a.m. start.
Several Buckhorns have already begun stepping up to assume leadership roles during summer practice.
Dominic Basilicata and Billy Rotella are the first two names coaches mention when asked about overall leadership qualities.
Basilicata is a senior who saw a great deal of varsity action last year on defense. Listed at 5'5" and 170 lbs. in Paupack's Media Guide, Dom will play on both sides of the ball this fall.
Rotella is a junior who should anchor both the offensive and defensive lines. Billy checks in at 6'1" and 245 lbs. He'll line up as a guard and DT.
"We really like what we are seeing from Billy so far," said Dr. Watson. "He's taking the bull by the horns, so to speak, and really asserting himself."
One starting position that remains undecided yet is the all-important quarterback spot.
Heading into the final week of summer practice, the race between Matt Gregory and Jon Steffen is too close to call.
Gregory is a senior (6', 160 lbs) and Steffen a junior (6'4", 190 lbs).
"Matt has a very good understanding of the game," Dr. Watson said. "He played a ton of JV last year, so he really knows the offense.
"Jon has a cannon for an arm, but he played mostly defense for us and doesn't have a ton of game experience at the position."
On the Move
Jovaughn Marshall also made Lakeland defenders sit up and take notice Saturday morning.
A physical specimen at 5'11" and 205 lbs, the senior back is poised to shoulder the majority of carries in Paupack's traditional "run-first" offensive attack.
"I think that Jovaughn has all the ability in the world, but he's going to have to prove it on the field," Dr. Watson said.
"I want to see Jovaughn hit the hole hard and be as physical as I know he can."
Meanwhile, a pair of underclassmen have also caught the attention of Paupack's coaching staff.
Kenny Grady is a sophomore who clocks in at 5'10" and 205 lbs. He's likely to see time at both tight end and linebacker.
"What I like about Kenny is how hard he works," said Dr. Watson. "He's come a long, long way from when we last saw him."
Jake Haupt is a junior listed at 5'10" and 190 lbs. If his steady ascent continues, Haupt will be penciled in at linebacker.
"What I like best about Jake is how physical he is," Dr. Watson said. "He's had a terrific camp so far. Jake isn't very vocal, but boy does he go out there and hit people hard."

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With the increasing demand for locally grown foods, the FDA has decided to punish farmers distributing their foods through independent shares and leasing arrangements which violate the state and local license that govern the public food sales. These farmers can face prison time for selling foods directly to their customers.
Still, customers insist on purchasing from this alternative due to the foods being free of pesticides and antibiotics. Likewise, they wish to purchase non-processed foods for their families from farmers who treat their animals humanely. Many concerned consumers are already pushing for their towns to legalize this fair and private farmer consuming regulation arguing that the overall benefit of purchasing locally grown foods is not only healthier, but it also reduces global warming and can improve the economy.
Some states, like Massachusetts and Vermont, have already legalized this ordinance.
But instead of resounding support given to these hard working farmers and the distribution of healthy, locally grown foods, regulators insist that uninspected foods grown by these farmers can present a risk to customers health with the threats of E.coli, amongst other bacteria’s.
It’s not difficult to pick out the irony in these regulators argument’s, they themselves are personally responsible for distributing diseases from processed foods, too.
What’s so wrong about eating right? According to the way FDA operates, if too many people lose confidence in food regulations and switch to local and private solutions, they could lose money. Their ambivalence is clear: while people are hungry for healthy food, regulators are hungry for profit.
Many farmers have already been tried in court for selling food directly to customers, though none have faced jail time. But it’s absurd to think that could be a possibility.
Dan Brown and Alvin Schlangen, both Minnesota farmers, were charged with criminal misdemeanors regarding these very actions. Brown is due for his ruling soon, while Schlangen was acquitted last September of all charges.
Is it really in these families and farmers best interest to abide by the regulation laws regarding private consumerism? Is it safer to trust feeding our children unhealthy foods linked to a plethora of diseases instead? Shouldn’t these decisions be left to the farmers and consumers who wish to support a natural lifestyle?
Sending more investments towards bigger farms instead of more farmers, the strengthening use of biotechnologies, and the transportation’s of foods grown and brought in from thousands of miles away is only adding to the impact of a suffering economy and planet.
So while an authoritative government seeks to control not only what we eat, we’ll also have to watch as our farmers face the possibility of prison time for selling food to customers they care for.
Written by Annie Elizabeth Martin

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I guess I need a bucket list. Visiting a lighthouse on the east coast would be on it.... ;)
Barnegat Lighthouse "Old Barney" Long Beach Island Barnegat Inlet. New Jersey US 39.764306,-74.106222 Inlet Nj Fine Art Print - Skip Willits
Tenants Harbor, Maine - about 7 miles from our house on Spruce Head, we'd go here to the laundromat. The road dead ends to two things, the ferry to Monhegan or the Sardine Factory :) And a house haunted by a sailor's widow who roamed the widow's walk was featured on an episode of ESP with Vincent Price in the late 70s.

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CLEARFIELD – Veterans and active military personnel were honored during Armed Forces Awareness Day on Saturday at the ClearfieldDrivingPark.
A special ceremony was held at the David H. Litz Grove Stage that was sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 974 of Clearfield. The Masters of Ceremonies were Ed Hullihen and Steve Koval.
The Jack Avery & George D. Montgomery Post 17 American Legion Concert Band provided patriotic music. Heather Woodel-Olson and J.J. Bungo also provided patriotic musical selections.
Guest speakers included Sam Ickes, Army Ranger/Military Police, and State Rep. Tommy Sankey. Ickes’ military career had been over and then America experienced 9/11. Those events inspired him to return to serving his country, and he’ll be medically retired due to the severe injuries he’s sustained during his service.
“I had a speech prepared but then I realized that I was standing among heroes and patriots,” said Sankey. “We don’t say congratulations. We say thank you.
“I’ve never served in the military but enjoy the fruits of all of your labor. We – as Americans – all drink from the fountain of freedom, and very few of us had a hand in building it.”
Sankey continued, “I appreciate the Armed Forces. My heart is with all of you on a personal level. I’ll do anything possible to help you. On a political level, you have my unquestioned, unconditional support. I stand behind you.”
During the ceremony, Clearfield County Sheriff Chester Hawkins was recognized for his service. He has been serving as sheriff since 1978 and will be retiring. Hawkins was “honored” to be invited to Armed Forces Awareness Day and wasn’t expecting any special recognition. He said it was a blessing to serve as sheriff and to meet “many good people.”
Other speakers were the Rev. John White who gave the invocation, and the Rev. Bob Ackey, a U.S. Navy veteran, who gave the benediction.

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I was Really, Really, Really Happy to attend the 33rd Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) last weekend. And, really, that’s an understatement. I could have done handsprings. Saw some absolutely wonderful movies as well as the little woman who attends the festival each year in the only way she can: on a gurney. I’ve seen her almost every year I’ve attended the festival, which has been since 1983.
She was breathing through a tube, which meant she’d take a breath, talk, take a breath, talk. Said she loves to talk with people who approach her — a good thing because, in fact, people approach her quite readily. She’s very sophisticated and prefers not to be called “the woman in the bed.” (See post from several days ago.) I did get her name this time but will honor her request to not use it here.
Another little note I have to add is to thank my friends Sean and Rysiek for putting me up yet again in their wonderful, cozy home in Slavic Village. I’ll stay with them this weekend, too. They’re completely delightful — and I take supplies, including food, to incline them even more in my favor.
My favorite film last weekend was Cherry Blossoms. Also loved The Reckoning, a documentary about the International Criminal Court. Looking forward to seeing if those hold up after this weekend.


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Disclaimer: I still don't own the characters. Except maybe Herman. No, wait, Nita or Dia owns him.
Notes: I'm very sorry this chapter has taken so long. I was suffering through a month long bout of insane writer's block and have only recently (as in last night) been able to write again. Enjoy.
-Part Six –
Monday, September 9, 1991
Dum dum dum dum … la la la la … I am the happiest iguana alive. Hmm hmmm hmmm … wait a second …I'm singing to a journal. Singing to a journal.
This fanfiction is really starting to make me insane. Not that I wasn't insane before, of course, but now I think I've even more insane than I ever was before.
Did you know that I peed on Mr. I'm-So-High-And-Mighty-Because-I'm-A-Big-Bad-Slytherin?
Well, I did. And if you don't know that, there's something incredibly wrong with you as the entire school knows about it. Every single person down to ... to … Whimmy the house elf knows about it.
So if you don't even know about the most important experience of my entire life, if you can't even be bothered to pay attention to my very important exploits, then I suppose we're just not as close as we'd originally thought, are we?
Did I really just argue with my journal?
Good Lord, save me.
Since our little argument I have decided to forgive you only because I have very important news to write in here. Yes, I said I'd forgive you. Be overcome with gratitude, inanimate object, and weep pathetically at my tiny green feet.
Err … right. My important news.
Apparently Sinistra hasn't left her Astronomy tower all day long. Quirrell said that she had breakfast sent up to her so that her 'work' wouldn't be interrupted.
Work. What work?
… Oh, right. She's a professor. I keep forgetting these little details.
Decided to escape my bonds and see exactly what was wrong with poor Sinistra. I thought that she might need a little cheering up from yours truly. I am, after all, rather cheery.
… When I'm not squeaking or peeing on things, that is.
… Right, where was I?
Oh, yes, I was going to see Sinistra. I thought I'd stop by the kitchens and bring her tea or something nice to eat. Like … like that lovely mint meringue Quirrell told me they had after dinner tonight. I wasn't quite sure how I was going to carry it and walk at the same time, but I figured the house elves would be intelligent enough to strap some sort of carrying contraption to my back, wouldn't they?
… Well, wouldn't they?
Anyway, the point is this: As I was struggling up the stairs to her tower she came running past me, her hair all wild and all over the place. She looked very distressed.
It was quite sexy.
I mean it was … alarming. That's it. It was alarming.
Right. Sinistra's distress is alarming. Alarming.
Shut up! It was too alarming.
Anyway … I keep getting off topic. The point of this entry is not how se-alarming her distress was, it was that she almost smushed me. I know it's shocking, but she did. I squeaked with all my might but her foot came down rather close to my head and then she slammed the door behind me, leaving me locked out on the stairs.
Bloody hell. It had only taken me an hour to climb up, but now I have to climb back down.
I fell down the damned stairs.
That is all.
My toes hurt.
Hallway near the dungeons
He has her diary.
The complete Bastard has Sinistra's diary. I just saw him duck onto the dungeon staircase with it clutched in this claw-like grip. (Trust me, I've been clutched by him, I know that grip can be quite claw-like.)
And how did I know it was Sinistra's, you may be asking? Well, because it had her bloody name written on the front cover. Who the hell throws away a diary with her name displayed proudly on the cover?
Perhaps I ought to erase the 'Herman E. Iguana' I wrote on you earlier, hmmm?
I've been here for quite some time debating if I should go after him and try to save the diary. It would be very noble and perhaps Sinistra would reward me with a big kiss.
Maybe I'm like one of those frogs who turn into princes when they've been kissed!
Maybe I'm a world savior trapped in the body of an iguana, just waiting for the right woman to come alone and give me the kiss of true love before I can be returned to my former state and save the world from the eeeeevil Dark Lord and sweep said woman away for a ocean side marriage and a life full of joy and happiness.
Wow, that diary is worth everything to me.
Meh, my toes still hurt. There's no way I'm tackling more stairs tonight.
Thursday, September 12, 1991
Have just discovered most perplexing news. Apparently Whimmy the house elf is in love with Sinistra too.
Honestly, this is just getting RIDICULOUS!
I mean, what's an iguana to do?
Not just any iguana, mind you. A world saving prince trapped in the body of an iguana. I'm just an iguana being pitted against a house elf and a greasy human for the love of a good woman.
Ooh, boy, if I was in my prince form, they'd be completely blown out of the water.
… Now, I wonder if I can get Quirrell to give me the kiss of true love to restore my former self. He seems to like me enough to do it.
My heart is broken. My little heart is shattered in two.
Whimmy just came to visit me, the gloating bastard.
He said Sinistra kissed him and I knew at once that it was true. He smelled like her.
I'm so depressed. Can iguanas commit suicide?
No, apparently they can't.
Well, the good news is that Sinistra has her diary back, as I saw her scurrying back to her tower with it in her hands.
The other good news is that Harry Potter is the new Gryffindor Seeker. Muahahahahaha! If that news doesn't make Snape want to stick his head in a boiling bucket of slugs, I don't know what will.
The bad news is that I am still an iguana.
And lemme tell you, Quirrell is a very bad kisser.
That is all that needs to be said on this matter.
Excuse me while I go vomit.


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Enjoy kayaking through the hidden lagoons
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Enjoy a cooking class with Vietnamese style on board
EXPLORE BAI TU LONG BAY - CAP LA AND TRA SAN (L, D)
07h30: Pick up Hanoi
10h00: Stopover on the way for a refreshment break.
12h00: Embark at Ha Long wharf - Break and photography time
13h30: Have lunch while cruising to Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
15h30: Drop anchor at Cong Do for an hour Kayak to exploring Cap La and Tra San then return to cruise for your leisure or join sunbathing, enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water. Join cooking class on boat.
19h00: Vietnamese style set dinner
Stay overnight on boat.
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07h30: Have breakfast and enjoy sunrise
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10h00: Check out
10. 30 : Lunch
11h30: Disembark at Ha long wharf, time to say goodbye to the crew.
12h00: Return from Ha Long to Hanoi.
14h00: Stopover on the way for a refreshment break.
16h00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip.
Meeting Point + Tour Duration
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Warren Buffet invests like a woman — and so should you.
A study from Hedge Fund Research found that from 2000-2009 funds managed by women received nine percent returns opposed to only six percent for men. A few reasons factor into this: Men are bigger hotheads when it comes to trading. Guys get so consumed about investing that it pushes them to make spontaneous decisions. The more emotionally involved they get (read: the higher the testosterone levels), the worse they are analytically. Women, partly due to possessing more of the hormone oxytocin, are better at keeping their emotions in check while investing.
Men were also more likely to act on other peoples’ advice rather than rely on their own research. A 2001 study from the University of California, Davis compared data from more than 35,000 households and found that guys traded almost 50 percent more than women, had higher transaction costs, but netted lower returns. For single guys, that number rose to nearly 60 percent with an even worse percentage on returns.
So when a “can’t-miss tip” makes its rounds, guys are ready to hop on it in hopes it’ll lead to a quick buck. And if the stock is tanking? Dudes are the first in line to bail. Women, like Buffet, tend to stay calm and keep an even temper while assessing the long-term outlook.

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Posted by Mark Bennett on May 21, 2010
So after being absent from the list last quarter, we’re back on the Fistful of Talent Top 25 Blogs! We’re happy and humbled to be recognized and we appreciate the work our friends at Fistful of Talent have done to calculate and assemble these rankings.
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The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City
by Jennifer Toth
Thousands of people live in the subway, railroad, and sewage tunnels that form the bowels of New York City and this book is about them, the so-called mole people. They live alone and in communities, in subway tunnels and below subway platforms and this fascinating study presents how and why people move underground, who they are, and what they have to say about their lives and the “topside” world they’ve left behind.
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"There is little doubt that the cloud is heading in the general direction of Earth," stated a NASA expert when explaining what’s coming to Earth Jan. 24 in the form of a “huge radiation storm” from rare eruptions on the Sun. For reasons, both scientific and unknown, UFO sightings occur more often when there’s “significant radiation storms;” as is the case during Tuesday’s expected “powerful solar eruption is expected to blast a stream of charged particles past Earth on Jan. 24, as the strongest radiation storm since 2005 rages on the sun,” stated a Jan. 23 MSNBC TV report; while also noting that when the “sun erupts” on Tuesday, other strange things seem to happen here on Earth, with UFO sightings rise.
When the Sun erupts
What’s been dubbed by forecasters on TV as when “the Sun erupts,” the Jan. 24 radiation storm on the Sun will be “the strongest solar radiation storm since May 2005,” reported NBC News Jan. 23; while noting that “as a precaution, polar flights on Earth are expected to be rerouted,” stated Kathy Sullivan, at the 92nd annual American Meteorological Society meeting in New Orleans Jan. 23.
Last week, these meteorological experts stated how a separate “sunspot group unleashed several M-class flares.”
In turn, all sorts of scientists, from worldwide locations, have said these “types of flares are occurring almost daily” as the Sun's rotation slowly turns the region toward Earth.
Who's explaining the danger?
Also, top scientists have called these electromagnetic bursts "coronal mass ejections," and NBC News reported Jan. 23 “they are closely studied because they can produce potentially harmful geomagnetic storms when electrically charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's magnetic field.”
In addition to generating stronger than normal displays of Earth's auroras (also known as the northern and southern lights), NBC News reported how “geomagnetic storms aimed directly at our planet can also disrupt satellites in orbit, cause widespread communications interference and damage other electronic infrastructures.”
For example, “there’s all types of reported UFO sightings,” as stated in the recently released British government UFO documents, that number 8,500 files available free, online.
There’s also details released on Monday by NASA revealing images released by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory that shows “composite ultraviolet images” from this recent outburst “from the upper right quadrant of the sun’s disk that registered just one step below an X-class flare,” stated the NASA information about what “it looks like on the Sun.”
Stonefield Beach welcomes seekers
A sign outside Stonefield Beach – a popular UFO sighting location along the Oregon coast that’s been credited with “thousands of sightings” by a host of people who either live or visit here, for the past 60 years, state local historians in nearby Yachats.
One ufologist, speaking recently at nearby Bray’s Point, said “since the UFO sightings didn’t raise any alarm bells, for those in power and those who live near where UFO sightings take place, that some would leave it up to popular science magazines of the Sixties to use ‘real stuff’ with the ‘creative stuff. But, in a strange way, nobody really knew, definitely, who contributed the far out stuff.”
While not everyone may be enthralled with Tuesday’s storm on the Sun, it does drive more to Stonefield Beach and other UFO sighting spots, to look up and feel the power of the Sun, and what locals call “the visitors.”
In fact, any mention about “the visitors” always brings a story or two about someone who seems to be floating in a sepia haze as their minds flip through a mental atlas of faraway places that seem to be part of their UFO memory sighting.
Julie, 74, a retired teacher and Stonefield Beach local, is also an Oregon UFO “watcher.” Julie explained that “back in another compartment” of her head, the word “Sun” is said to help take her “on a long journey in the heartland.”
Julie likes to tease, she admits, and say “all sorts of sh--.”
“I always feel more power from the Sun now after my (UFO) sighting experience,” explained Julie during a recent Huliq interview. Moreover, Julie thinks the reference to “the visitors” is also generic for “a whole host of people who can be called travelers, visitors, friends and alike,” but, she notes, the “one thing about true visitors is they’re really strange. The joke is there’s no ‘missing an alien,’ even in a very strange world already.
“See,” adds Julie, “even talking about the Sun makes ya’ crazy.”
Sun’s radiation outburst
Meanwhile, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory caught this “extreme ultraviolet flash from a huge eruption on the sun overnight (10:59 p.m. ET Sunday, or 0359 GMT Monday),” according to SpaceWeather.com.
Scientists who are watching as the “sun erupts,” say it only happens one in seven years, with “wave of charged particles expected to force rerouting of polar airplane flights,” and a history of UFO sightings happening when such larger storms hit.
Fans of UFO watching here at Stonefield Beach on Sunday -- to help clean up the beach for the recent winter storm that lashed the Pacific Northwest -- also noted how the expected “radiation storm” was described in “numerous UFO histories” with dates of sightings and events happening at the same time.
For example, there’s always much talk of “ultraviolet” and of a ‘light’ that’s also hangs over this stretch of coast at Stonefield Beach.
Locals who frequent Stonefield Beach -- to search the heavens for UFOs and stars – make note of “bright yellow and light red color” with a “certain intense level of noise and color, as if someone turned on a flashlight with some mellifluous sounds,” explained one local who walks Stonefield Beach where driftwood offers a natural place – a seaside Facebook that’s simply room on a tree to carve (with pen or stick) any messages you may have for visitors to also carve messages about “the light.”
Sun “active” lately
According to NASA and other news sources, such as msnbc.msn.com, several NASA satellites, including the Solar Dynamics Observatory, the Solar Heliospheric Observatory, the STEREO spacecraft and U.S. and international ufologists in touch with their native country’s UFO status, citing reports, state that “the sun has become increasingly active lately and, in turn, ufologists state that UFO sightings worldwide – that are now viewed as commonplace with a small percentage of sightings ever being reported – have also become “increasingly active.” In fact, ufologists claim that with all its hype, 2012 “just has to be a breakthrough year for UFO understanding and even revelation to what’s already known by everyone.”
“A barrage of charged particles triggered by the outburst is expected to hit Earth at around 9 a.m. ET Tuesday,” according to experts at the Space Weather Prediction Center, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Also, experts have told TV news shows that the Sun’s “activity” waxes and wanes on an “11-year cycle.”
In turn, ufologists have made note – based on files contained in the British government UFO documents – that the Earth’s nearest stars “is in the midst of Solar Cycle 24, and activity is expected to ram up toward solar maximum in 2013,” while a WikiLinks UFO file released in 2010 by the British media, claims there’s still “lots of ultra-top secret UFO files” that have not been seen. The legend that surrounds the most secret of secret UFO files are said to be in Russia.
Also, ufologists make note that this recent NASA expert statement – that “A barrage of charged particles triggered by the outburst is expected to hit Earth at around 9 a.m. ET Tuesday” – must be a line from a flying saucer pulp fiction magazine of the 1950s. Now, it seems, it’s here today.
Image source is a photo by Dave Masko of late day Sunday at Stonefield Beach where locals gather to the “snap of shirts hanging on windy clothesline, and then a fountain splashed with bright color.” Fans of this piece of driftwood like to leave messages in it about the "Sun," since they say it looks like the "rays of the Sun."


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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE NEWS: Issue 6 of 7
Hello, I’m Peter Towers, Managing Director of ESS Small Business and ESS BIZTOOLS. Welcome to Empowering SMEs.
Revelations from the Banking Royal Commission have highlighted that directors have a responsibility to:
This means that directors and committee members must ask sufficient questions and make appropriate enquiries to ensure that the systems, that have been implemented, are identifying any deviations from the policies authorised by the board of directors or committee of an organisation.
Committee members of not-for-profits and charitable organisations need to make sufficient enquiries, obtain certification from reputable third parties and undertake physical inspections to ensure that assets exist – so that the committee members are not embarrassed and suffer financial penalties as occurred to the committee of the National Safety Council of Australia Victorian division in 1991 when assets, that the organisation claimed existed e.g. debtors and “rescue equipment in sealed containers”, were found not to exist.
The organisation had significant borrowings which were secured on those “assets” which were found not to exist, even though the committee had signed off on financial accounts for a number of years indicating that those assets did exist.
There was also an allegation that the audited financial accounts had been interfered with prior to the accounts being submitted to the committee.
This particular case, which was one of the highest frauds ever committed in Australia, highlights the necessity for committees to be very diligent in dealing with the CEO of their organisation.
The recent problems confronting the “cheating allegations” against the Australian cricket team whilst playing in South Africa, have highlighted the necessity for sporting organisations to ensure that the “culture” of the organisation, as espoused by the board or committee, is actually implemented by the players and team officials – otherwise the organisation can suffer significant penalties through public criticism, supporter turn off and loss of sponsorship which affects the entire organisation, not just the elite playing group.
Directors and committee members need to be continually aware that one of their key responsibilities is to ensure that the board of directors/management committee policies are being appropriately implemented.
The Corporate Governance Network which ESS Small Business has developed is being presented from Tuesday, 29th May 2018. The Corporate Governance Network will explore a wide range of practical issues which might confront directors of SME companies and committee members of not-for-profits, charities and sporting organisations.
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IRONY: Israeli arab terrorist who joined the Syrian rebels killed in US airstrike
An Israeli Arab who left his family to go and join the rebels in Syria was killed in a US airstrike on Sunday, Nazareth-based newspaper A-Sunara reported, quoted in Walla.
Halil Saleh al-Said, 28, was married with a child, according to the report, and had been in Syria for around three years.
The report did not say which organization Said was fighting with, but the US and other coalition forces are said to be only attacking
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Another important part of this automatic irrigated raised garden project is rainwater gathering. Instead of using expensive house-water, we can gather and use “free” rainwater from the sky. Untreated rainwater is more health for the plants.
I’m using two 55 gallon drums that I was able to find on craigslist for about $20 a drum. I got an extra two drums for my brother.
All four drums fit snugly in my minivan for transport back home.
After getting them home, I need a support structure to put them on. A friend of mine offered me a pre-built structure that his mother was using. I accepted and with a few modifications, this is the result:
This is situated right around the corner from the first raised garden. It will not take much tubing to get the water there. Also, the top of the drums is 7 feet. This will give me about 3 PSI of pressure (assuming 2.3 ft/PSI). That should be enough pressure.
Update: this post has been over a month in the making. During that time I’ve had no rain to fill the drums. I have water now and it works! Part IV we will look into hooking up the Edison and making a schedule.

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The Sir Victor facade. The hotel is one of Barcelona’s newest openings. Amit Geron / Sir Hotels
Skift Take: Sophisticated serenity is the best way to describe luxury hospitality in the Catalan capital where troubles including sky-high petty crime rates, legality surrounding Airbnb, and political tensions bubble under the surface. For a city once considered the coolest in Europe, its development is useful to watch for other cities just now entering their gilded age of tourism.


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Last updated on January 28, 2018
Dustin W. Hodges// Contributing Writer
Recently in America, many have begun to demonize this great nation with outlandish and false claims about its history. Many seeking to hide the truth and often their own agenda have used the policy of rewriting history.
America was founded upon an unalienable right to freedom, the ability to choose your own destiny. This freedom also gives Americans something most humans around the globe do not have, the ability to change their government and laws.
Ending slavery in America is the best example of this freedom. America did not create slavery; it had existed for thousands of years and still does in many regions of the globe. Another great example of this freedom is America giving women the right to vote, something that is still a dream in many places.
Not content on creating equality as far as the law was concerned, the American experiment, and economic giant that comes with it, caused the greatest increase in quality of life for human beings in the history of the planet.
Many claim America has strengthened the wealthy classes, and this is true, as our free market has strengthened all classes of society. America has elevated the quality of life, for its poor, to a level higher than anytime or anywhere in history.
Creating a better life for its own citizens is not the only thing that makes America great, we are also the first nation on earth to return conquered lands after wars. Before America, nations would keep lands, resources, and tax or kill its people. America did not keep Iraq, Mexico, Germany, Japan, Italy, etc.
As a conquering power, not only did we return these lands, but we funded the reconstruction, which is a large part of our current national debt.
America is a great nation, always has been and has the ability to stay that way, however many in this country are trying to tear it down from within. We need patriotic Americans to fight to make this country great for the future. If anyone tells you America is not the greatest nation on earth, ask them where they want to live and I will start a fundraiser to buy them a one way ticket.


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This report is an annual update of Senegal’s food and feed regulations and governmental regulatory bodies and enforcement mechanisms.
This report provides information on export certificates and other certification/accreditation required for imported food and agriculture products, including live animals.

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NBN users are switching to faster internet plans with 70 per cent of new orders on the national broadband network now based on wholesale speed tiers of 50Mbps download or higher.
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NBN Co on Thursday reported a doubling of year-on-year revenue to $1.4 billion on the back of ‘solid progress’ on construction and activations during its third quarter ending 31 March.
Network congestion has compelled organizations to deploy traffic shaping and Quality of Service (QoS) appliances just before the WAN router to control outbound traffic. But in today's complex environments, organizations are rethinking how to manage the onslaught of data flowing across the network, and the focus of congestion control has increasingly shifted to traffic flowing inbound from the many data sources.


To begin with, fan’s favorite romantic drama film, After We Collided is planned by the creators to release in the upcoming months. Initially, the film was scheduled to air on September 2, 2020. However, is now shifted to an undecided date.
“After We Collided 2″ is an American origin upcoming film. The film, ‘After’ is a romantic-drama type film that is based on a novel named the same. That is After We Collided by author Anna Todd. This upcoming film is the second installment of the 2019 film, After and is the second film in the series. The film is directed by director Roger Kumble. Besides, the film stars Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Josephine Langford.
Is the second installment of the film debuted?
The film, “After We Collided” was initially scheduled by a few selected countries to release on September 2, 2020. Besides, the film is already released in a few countries.
When will the second installment “After 2 We Collided” debut globally?
Initially, the film was scheduled to release on September 2, 2020, globally. Besides, the film is already released in a few countries. However, due to the ongoing global pandemic of Coronavirus, the release has been delayed.
Since in many of the countries, the cinema halls, and theatres have already reopened. Therefore the producers released it on September 2, 2020.
However, the film is scheduled to release in the theatres on October 23, 2020. Moreover, on the same day, that is October 23, 2020, the film will also be available in VOD (video on demand).
Furthermore, two sequels of the film are already in development.
When will “After We Collided” release on the giant?
In the United States of America as well as in many other territories. According to sources, “After 2 We Collided” will be released by October. However, for the United Kingdom viewers, no official release date has been provided.
Moreover, if we make assumptions from the previous details. The first film, After took around six months to arrive on the giant streaming service after its initial release. Therefore expect the release in the UK on the giant by 2021.
The casting team of “After”
- Firstly, Josephine Langford playing the role of Tessa Young,
- Followed by Hero Fiennes Tiffin playing as Hardin Scott.
Moreover, the film has
- John Jackson Hunter playing as young Hardin,
- star Louise Lombard playing as Trish Daniels,
- Dylan Sprouse playing the character of Trevor Matthews,
- Candice King playing as Kimberly,
- Charlie Weber playing the role of Christian Vance,
- Max Ragone playing as Smith Vance,
- Selma Blair playing the character of Carol Young,
- Shane Paul McGhie playing the role of Landon Gibson,
- Rob Estes playing the character of Ken Scott,
- Karimah Westbrook playing the role of Karen Scott,
- Samuel Larsen playing the character of Zed Evans,
- Star ‘Khadijha Red Thunder’ playing the role of Steph Jones,
- Pia Mia playing the role of Tristan,
- Inanna Sarkis playing the role of Molly Samuels,
- Dylan Arnold playing the role of Noah Porter,
- Ariel Yasmine playing the role of Jane,
- Stefan Rollins playing the role of Tessa’s father.


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Mega64 Does Fallout 3 Right
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Samsung may be eliminating bezels on their smartphones as early as this year. A new report from Richard Windsor, a senior technology analyst at Normura Group, indicates that Samsung is striving to eliminate bezels in 2012 by bringing flexible displays to market sooner than expected. Supposedly, this new flexible tech will allow them to fold/wrap the screen around the sides of the phone and the material would be an unbreakable plastic substrate.
Here is a quote from Mr. Windsor,
We expect Samsung to mass produce such panels for smartphones in 2012, which we believe would be more popular that the current OLED display equipped in SEC’s Galaxy S II … Plastic displays will change the perception of handsets and tablet PCs in terms of design, thickness, and weight, and this would clearly differentiate Samsung’s products from others, in our view. This is why we like Samsung.
This is interesting from multiple angles. Of course, the obvious is that it is pretty cool tech to be bringing to market, and could be a remarkable leap forward in technology. The second, is that this will put additional pressure on Apple, because now, Samsung will truly have some fairly disruptive new tech before Apple does. It seems like 2012 is going to be an exciting year for tech-heads!


1. Process Mapping
Defining the Process Map for your process before you start building your application will help you to speed up development.
Using your favourite design tool, such as Lucidchart, map out in as much detail as possible the process you wish to automate on Luther's platform. If you need help with this step, then consider using Luther's Professional Services team who are experienced professionals in process discovery and process mapping.
It is important your process map clearly displays:
- Process steps and participants
- Function each step performs (payments, KYC, ...)
- Systems involved in each step (Database, apps, ...)
- Data input and output at each step
- Logical rules, including validations, governing each step


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text: If it's not the tears from having never won a WTA Tour event, then it's the tears of not even being well enough to try to win one. A tearful Anna Kournikova withdrew Monday from a Wimbledon grass-court warmup tournament in Birmingham, England. WTA spokesman Chris Shaw told the Associated Press that Kournikova, who hasn't played a WTA Tour event in two months and has fallen to No. 79 in the world rankings, was pulling out of the DFS Classic with a chronic back injury and also would not play in next week's tournament at Eastbourne. Her status was uncertain for Wimbledon, which begins June 23. Kournikova made no comment but was seen sitting and crying in the clubhouse with her coach.


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Any holes in my itinerary for March 12th-17th? Changes/additions welcome
Monday lunch - Commanders Palace
Monday dinner - Joey K's
Tuesday lunch - Verti Marte
Tuesday dinner - Domenica
Wednesday lunch - Cochon Butcher
Wednesday donner - Boucherie
Thursday lunch - Casamento's
Thursday dinner - Emeril's
Friday lunch - Coquette
Friday dinner - Port of Call
Saturday lunch - Mr. B's Bistro
Saturday dinner - Stella!
Where are you staying. Do you have a car. You are making a lot of trips Uptown. if you are staying in the FQ you should consider lunch and dinner there to eliminate so much travel time going Uptown. I would go to Galatoire's and Muriel's for dinner. Skip Port O Call. Go there for lunch.
I'd go to August for lunch (m-f, 3 courses $20.12) and Emeril's (lunch m-f, 3 courses around $20). Lunch at Emeril's is a different experience than dinner. Darian's fried chixken and waffles.w/Crystal syrup is wonderful and not available for dinner. Herbsaint is another goood lunch option.
Out of all of those, I would skip Joey K's (ok, but not especially worth crossing town for) and Port of Call. Verti Mart only for the fun factor, or adjacent to the hotel factor.


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February 16, 2012 / Bruce Stokes
National Journal Daily
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping?s visit to Washington this week was intended to reassure Americans about continuity in Beijing?s leadership. The Obama administration rolled out the welcome mat for Xi, who is soon to become China?s top leader. His message was stability in this time of transition.
Yet stability and continuity are the last things that characterize U.S.-China relations at this juncture. After pursuing a policy of cooperation and coordination with Beijing in its first two years in office, what then-Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg called ?strategic reassurance,? the White House has pushed the reset button.
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Dr Manish Verma is an ENT surgeon working at Kalyani Hospital, Gurgaon. Dr Verma has more than 7 years of experience. He is a graduate and post graduate from PGI Rohtak.
Dr. Manish Verma is also associated with Max Hospital, Gurgaon. Dr Sarvejeet’s interest lies in performing microscopic and endoscopic ENT Surgeries apart from treating patients with common ENT issues like ear pain, throat pain and hearing loss. Dr Manish Verma is a great exponent of treatment of ent problems with medicine and surgery. He is available daily at Kalyani Hospital with appointments.
- MBBS from PGI Rohtak, Rohtak
- MS (ENT) from PGI Rohtak, Rohtak
- Total Experience of more than 7 years
- ENT Care Hospital, New Railway Road, Gurgaon
- Max Hospital, Gurgaon
- ENT UK (British Association of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (BAO-HNS))
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Dr Subhash Khanna removed ovarian tumour weighing 9 kg from this patient while preserving the ovaries. This is currently the largest ovarian tumour recorded. Watch the Video.
Patients from all corners of the world come to Gurgaon for their treatment. Kalyani Hospital ranks amongst the top hospitals in India which are attracting International patients.

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Among those near the summit of Mount Etna when it began to erupt was a 76-year-old woman who was able to rush to safety.
On Twitter Morelle said: "Caught up in incident at Mount Etna - BBC crew & tourists caught up in huge explosion - caused injuries and evacuation from scene".
BBC science reporter Rebecca Morelle tweeted: "Many injured - some head injuries, burns, cuts and bruises".
One volcanologist told the BBC that this latest eruption from Etna, one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, was the most risky he had seen in 30 years.
She added: "Bbc team all ok - some cuts/ bruises and burns".
Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, has shown lava spouts and ash plumes in recent days.
The president of the Italian Alpine Club chapter in Catania, Umberto Marino, said he was travelling up the volcano in a snowcat when injured people started running in his direction.
So far it has not disrupted traffic at the nearby Catania airport or created inconvenience for residents in the area.
Morelle said all those involved in the eruption were "okay" and had been brought of the mountain safely by an "excellent rescue team".
Thursday's volcanic blast, which caught out the BBC group, caused lava to ooze down the southern side of the crater, according to Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. "There were 10 injuries but none serious", he said.
The red hot lava flowing from Mount Etna can be seen clearly in the image from Sentinel-2A.


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Walking is easy and effective, but subtle faults can slow you down. Knowing typical hazards is crucial to optimize this low-impact exercise for weight loss, heart health, or staying active. Here are five walking blunders that may be harming your fitness goals. Identifying and addressing these faults can maximize your walking routine and improve results.
- Posture Tips:
Optimizing benefits and reducing injury risks requires proper walking posture. Slouching, staring down, and excessive arm swinging are bad. Instead, stand tall with shoulders back, face forward, and swing your arms naturally with each step.
- Shorter Steps:
Striding too far causes joint pain and inefficiency. This can hurt the knees and hips. Aim for a natural stride length where your feet land directly beneath you. Take shorter, faster steps to keep up without overextending.
- Find your ideal pace:
Best cardiovascular advantages come from walking at the proper pace. Walking too rapidly can cause weariness and burnout, while walking too slowly may not challenge you. Aim for a pace where you can talk without getting tired. Maintain moderate exertion by adjusting your walk pace.
- Disrupt Routine:
Maintaining a daily walking habit might slow growth and motivation. Lack of diversity and advancement hampers body adaptation and improvement. To avoid this, vary your route, terrain, or intensity. To challenge your body and progress, gradually increase duration, distance, or intensity.
- Warm Up, Cool Down, Win:
Skipping a warm-up and cool-down before and after walking increases injury risk and slows healing. Dynamic stretches and gentle aerobics increase blood flow and flexibility before workout. Slow down with static stretches to reduce heart rate and muscle discomfort. Warm-up and cool-down routines improve performance and reduce injury risk.
Addressing these frequent flaws can make your walking practice a strong fitness tool.


Spotlight on D-Legend (@dlegend305)
MIAMI, FL. – Everything changed for Daniel Previlon the day his brother was shot to death in front of him.
Growing up in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood, Daniel found life pretty rough. His older brother, Carl – his ultimate role model – moved to South Carolina when Daniel was a teenager in an attempt to leave the tough neighborhood. Daniel wanted nothing more than to follow in his big brother’s footsteps, and yet Carl was into drugs and other illegal endeavors in South Carolina. To follow in his brother’s footsteps meant to go down those same dark and dangerous paths – something Carl didn’t want for his younger brother. In an effort to help scare his brother straight, Carl invited Daniel to South Carolina to live with him.
“He beat my ass because he told me he didn’t want me to be like him – on the streets and involved with drugs,” Daniel said. “When I came out to South Carolina with him, he would always tell me, ‘Why don’t you rap or something instead of being on the streets like a punk.’ That always stuck in my head, but I didn’t pursue it professionally until after he passed away in 1993.”
“We had gone out to get some clothes for me – he gave me like $2,000 for new clothes and stuff for school,” Daniel said. “Later that night we went out to the club to celebrate, and in the club some guys grabbed him all of a sudden and an altercation broke out. Next thing you know there was shooting and he’s lying there right in front of me. He passed away right there in front of me.”
“After he was gone I kept remembering what he told me about rapping, and so I started writing and just got better and better at it. Eventually I decided to make music professionally. I came up with the name D-Legend. I feel like not too many people make it out of the street. Where I came from, a lot of friends passed away or got put in prison. I was fortunate enough to put the drugs down and go to college and do it right. It’s kind of legendary for where I came from. I feel like I’m a legend from the hood, because I was fortunate enough to get out and do something positive.” The experience of his brother’s death and the life philosophy that was born from it are poured out in D-Legend’s new single, “We Only Live Once.” The song talks about enjoying life to the fullest – living every day as if it’s your last because you never know when it’s your time to go.
“Don’t allow anything to discourage you or push you away from your dreams,” he said. “Whatever you believe in your heart, keep going no matter what – especially when there’s haters. That’s why I wrote the song ‘Hate AnyWay’ as a bonus track for the single ‘We Only Live Once.’ No matter how good you are or what you do in life, people are going to hate on you. But whatever you have in your heart, you have to keep going to make yourself happy. People are going to try to bring you down or discourage you, but you have to focus and keep going forward and do what makes you, you. That’s what that song is about.”
The new single and bonus track will be released July 1, and will preclude the album “Melodies of a Survivor II,” which is scheduled for release later this year. Fans can check out D-Legend’s music on Soundcloud, or follow him on social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.


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Security analyst Professor Kwesi Aning has called for the head of Special Development Initiatives, Mavis Hawa Koomson, for shooting at a registration centre.
His comment comes after the MP for Awutu Senya East, Hawa Koomson admitted firing gunshots at the Steps to Christ registration centre in Kasoa at the Central Region on Monday.
According to her, she fired a gun shot because she realized her peoples’ lives were in danger, but the security analyst wants the cabinet Minister sacked from President Akufo-Addo’s government for being “reckless”.
Prof Aning speaking to Evans Mensah on PM Express, said her actions were unacceptable, premeditated and put the lives of constituents at risk
“It is my hope that his Excellency the President will ask Ms Hawa Koomson to step aside by tomorrow afternoon or probably dismiss her. “Hawa Koomson has done her party, constituents, and certainly the good people of Ghana a great disservice.”
Prof. Aning believes the actions of the cabinet minister is counterproductive to the fight against political militia which has been outlawed in the country.
“One would have thought a substantive Minister in a government that seeks to bring the issue of vigilantism to book; having spent substantial government and donor funds to develop a code of conduct, roadmap and for a Minister to behave like any other vigilante, I think raises very disturbing concerns,” Professor Aning noted.
The Director of Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre bemoaned the easy availability of guns in the country has influenced people’s decision to resort to violence at the least provocation.
He, however, called on the Central Region Police Command to act with speed in investigating the violence that occurred in the Awutu-Senya East constituency.


WILMINGTON — Seven Clinton County won their first two matches Friday night at the Division II Southwest District Wrestling Championship at Wilmington High School.
Wilmington’s Carson Hibbs at 132, Clinton-Massie’s Grant Moorman at 138, Clinton-Massie’s Matt Martin at 144, Wilmington’s Thad Stuckey at 165, Blanchester’s Zane Panetta at 175, Lane Schulz of Clinton-Massie at 215 and Wilmington’s Brett Brooks at 285 all won their first two matches.
The top four wrestlers in each weight class advance to the state tournament.
With a win in the first match on Saturday, each of the seven 2-0 wrestlers would qualify for the state.
Several other wrestlers are in the consolation bracket, still battling for a chance to get to Columbus. Cody Lisle, Gatlin Newkirk, Cole Moorman, Braden Rolf of Clinton-Massie, Hunter Smith, Nick Musselman, Tristen Malone, Jacob Lanham of Blanchester, Thane McCoy, Brayden Smith, Josh Snell of Wilmington.
All other wrestlers have been eliminated.
Returning state qualifier Hibbs won two very close matches — 2-1 TB over Caleb Wetzel of Marengo Highland and 31 over Tate Bein of Batavia. Hibbs and Bein went to sudden victory in the SBAAC tournament with Hibbs scoring the win there as well.
At 113, Gatlin Newkirk of Clinton-Massie defeated Hunter Smith of Blanchester 6-4 sudden victory in the opening round. Thane McCoy of Wilmington lost a second round heartbreaker 5-4 at 138 pounds.
Moorman had a pair of pins to advance while teammate Martin won 8-6 and had a pin in 3;12. Both face wrestlers from Graham in the next round. Stuckey was convincing in his two victories as was Panetta with a pin in 35 seconds and a 21-6 tech fall.
The big boys, Schulz and Brooks, looked good in advancing to the semifinals. Brooks won two matches that went the distance, 8-2 and 8-5.


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Singapore Confirms 30 New Covid-19 Cases, 2 Community Cases Are From Existing Clusters
However, that apparently won’t happen so soon, as on the first day of the New Year, Singapore preliminarily confirmed 30 new Covid-19 cases.
Among these new cases, 3 of them are classified as cases in the community.
We now have a total of 58,629 confirmed cases, the Ministry of Health (MOH) reported.
Family member among community case, cluster grows to 4
In a press release on Friday (1 Jan), MOH elaborated that among the 3 community cases is a family member of case 58817.
That case is a 55-year-old male Singaporean who works as a harbour pilot at PSA Marine Pte Ltd.
He reportedly visited Parkway Parade with 7 other people – forming a group of 8 – on 13 Dec.
Subsequently, 2 relatives of his tested positive for Covid-19 on 30 Dec.
Now, his family member has also been infected – meaning the cluster related to him has grown to 4 people.
Close contact is another community case, 2nd cluster grows to 4
Another community case is linked to Case 58810.
That case is a 46-year-old Singapore permanent resident (PR) who works as a Marine Surveyor at Lloyd’s Register Singapore.
Previously, 2 of his family members who live in the same household tested positive for Covid-19 on 31 Dec.
One of them, a 14-year-old Raffles Girls’ School student, is Case 58843.
The new community case is a close contact of both cases 58810 and 58843.
This brings the cluster related to them to 4 people.
MOH didn’t elaborate on the 1 remaining community case, saying only that it isn’t a dormitory case.
14 domestic workers among 27 imported cases
According to MOH, 27 of the new cases are imported cases.
All of them had been placed on Stay-Home Notice (SHN) when they arrived in Singapore.
Among the imported cases are:
- 5 Singaporeans or PRs
- 14 domestic workers
The ministry will reveal more information in an update tonight.
Recent increase in community cases concerning
The recent increase in community cases, after several days of zero cases, is concerning.
Hopefully, those involved were isolated quickly, and the disease doesn’t spread beyond the close contacts of these cases.
MS News wishes those infected a quick recovery.
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There are lots of factors that parents use when deciding where they want to live. The property itself, transport links, local amenities and facilities all play a part and for families with school age children, then the school is also a massive factor. But do school catchment areas really have an impact on property sales and house prices?
The wider picture
According to a survey on This Is Money last year, families in England are playing around £44,000 more to live in the catchment area of a primary school that has received an ‘outstanding’ rating in its Ofsted report. The comparison looked at the average price within the catchment area and the rest of the postcode.
The figures were based on some 50 state-funded English primary schools and found that prices in streets closest to these schools were 18% higher than in the rest of the same postcode. But some parts of the country, this figure was even higher. In the area around St Luke’s Primary School in Brighton, the increase was a staggering 45% adding around £150,000 to the cost of the house.
While the prices here in the north-east are lower than many other areas of the country, there is still the same trend as in other areas. For example, the Valley View Primary School in South Tyneside sees an increase of 28% due to the rating of the school in the areas immediately surrounding it.
Schools affecting moving practices
The emphasis placed on getting into the catchment areas for the best schools has had a profound effect on the moving practices of people around the UK. One in four families now admits they have moved to a new house to have a better chance of getting their children into the school they want while one in six has even bought or rented a second property within the catchment area.
Further to this, parents even take on extra hours or change their jobs to secure the income needed to take these measures and to afford these more expensive houses. One in four of those surveyed by Santander, for example, said they had even paid ‘significantly more’ for a property to be able to get that catchment location.
And the trend shows no sign of abating. Many of those surveyed said they were considering a move of house to be in with a chance of sending their child to the desired school with an increasing number willing to rent a property if they can’t afford it. The study did show that this situation eased once children were over the age of 11 and into comprehensive school, perhaps because catchment areas are larger or less complicated than with primary schools.
North East Estate Agent
For parents wanting the best schooling for their children, sometimes there is no step they won’t take to get into the desired catchment area. But this is definitely affecting the housing prices in these areas and may mean that schools need to look at their policies to ensure placement in the desired school is fair for everyone.


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BC Teacher LEAH HOFFMAN joins the Broadway bound cast of BIG FISH! Congratulations to Leah Hoffman who wrapped up WAR HORSE last week and will immediately join Susan Stroman's BIG FISH! Opening in Chicago and then on Broadway fall 2013!
Introducing New Broadway Connection Master Teachers! Check out the BC FACULTY page to find out more about new Broadway Connection Master Teachers now touring the country with MEMPHIS, LES MISERABLES, WEST SIDE STORY, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and more!
“The students loved working with a current Broadway performer!” - E. Laws
Not only were my students taught by an exceptional teacher and performer, they received thoughtful, genuine advice from a consummate professional!” - M. Barriskill


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- Peptide (C)HPTEDSLLSKGKMED, corresponding to amino acid residues 54-68 of rat RAMP2 (Accession Q9JHJ1). Extracellular, N-terminus.
- Western blot analysis of rat lung (lanes 1 and 4, 1:200), mouse heart (lanes 2 and 5, 1:200) and rat aortic endothelial cell (RAEC) (lanes 3 and 6, 1:400) lysates:1-3. Anti-RAMP2 (extracellular) Antibody (#ARR-022).
4-6. Anti-RAMP2 (extracellular) Antibody, preincubated with RAMP2 (extracellular) Blocking Peptide (#BLP-RR022).
- Western blot analysis of rat spleen (lanes 1 and 3) and cortex (lanes 2 and 4):1,2. Anti-RAMP2 (extracellular) Antibody (#ARR-022), (1:200).
3,4. Anti-RAMP2 (extracellular) Antibody, preincubated with RAMP2 (extracellular) Blocking Peptide (#BLP-RR022).
- Cell surface detection of RAMP2 in live intact mouse J774 macrophage cells:___ Cells + goat anti-rabbit IgG-FITC antibody
___ Cells + Anti-RAMP2 (extracellular) Antibody (#ARR-022), (5 μg/0.5x106 cells).
- Cegla, J. et al. (2017) Endocrinology 158, 2680.
- Kadmiel, M. et al. (2017) PLoS One 12, e0181597.
- Kechele, D.O. et al. (2016) Hypertension 68, 667.
RAMP2, also known as receptor activity modifying protein 2, is a single-pass transmembrane protein with extracellular N-terminus and intracellular C-terminal tail. RAMP2 heterodimerizes with several G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) and alters their function and life cycle. RAMPs were first identified for the receptors association with calcitonin receptor-like receptor (Calcrl, CLR) as the canonical receptor for the endocrine peptide adrenomedullin (Adm, AM). In addition, RAMP2 also binds to other class B GPCRs: calcitonin receptor (Ctr), corticotrophin-releasing hormone receptor 1 (Crhr1), glucagon receptor (Gcgr), parathyroid hormone receptor 1 (Pth1r), and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide receptor types 1 and 2 (VPAC1 and VPAC2). RAMPs have an important role in receptor trafficking, including translocation from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi, internalization, and recycling of the receptors1,2.
The mammalian RAMP family includes three members, each encoded by single genes: RAMP1, RAMP2, and RAMP3. Studies have shown that Ramp2 null mice are embryonic lethal, with cardiovascular developmental defects in the heart, blood, and lymphatic vasculatures3.
Species reactivity key:
Anti-RAMP2 (extracellular) Antibody (#ARR-022) is a highly selective antibody directed against an epitope of the rat protein. The antibody can be used in western blot and indirect live cell flow cytometry applications. It has been designed to recognize RAMP2 from mouse, and rat samples. It will not recognize RAMP2 from human samples.


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Singapore: Widest deficit in two decades – Standard Chartered
Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat delivered the FY20 budget (year ending March 2021) on 18 February – the fifth budget under this term of government. Economists at Standard Chartered Bank review the data. USD/SGD is trading at 1.391.
“The accumulated budget surplus over the past four years is c.SGD 17.5bn (c.3.4% of GDP), allowing the government to announce a budget deficit of c.2.1% of GDP for FY20, the widest overall deficit in the past two decades.”
“The basic budget deficit of 2.3% of GDP is slightly more than the deficits for the years ending March 2004 and March 2010 of c.2.2% of GDP, put in place to cope with the adverse economic impact from the SARS outbreak and global financial crisis, respectively.”
“Fiscal prudence has also allowed the government to allocate substantial funds for future spending. Top-ups to endowments and trust funds increased to 3.3% of GDP, the largest allocation in two decades.”
“In Budget 2018, the finance minister noted that the GST rate might be hiked 2ppt to 9% sometime between 2021 and 2025. He has noted in his most recent comments that the GST increase will not take effect in 2021, although the increase will still be needed by 2025.”


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Commander Adams received his commission and a Bachelor’s degree in History from the United States Naval Academy in 1996. He earned a Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College (College of Distance Education) in 2010.
At-sea assignments include First Lieutenant, Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer, Air Defense Officer, Assistant Combat Systems Officer, and Administration Officer in USS MOBILE BAY (CG 53), and Weapons and Combat Systems Officer in USS PORT ROYAL (CG 73).
Shore-duty assignments include service as Aide/Flag Lieutenant to the Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific; Deputy Ballistic Missile Defense Operations Officer at Headquarters, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Branch Chief for Air and Missile Defense at Headquarters, U.S. Pacific Command.


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This is on par with the pre-COVID Trip-Tracker figures for Easter 2019, which were the highest since this survey began and a significant increase on 2018 when 4.8 million Brits were planning an overnight holiday trip for the long weekend. In 2017, the figure was 6.6 million.
VisitBritain/VisitEngland Deputy Chief Executive Patricia Yates said:
“It is great to see so many people are planning a holiday at home for the Easter weekend, getting out and exploring the outstanding accommodation, events and attractions here on our doorstep whether enjoying a trip to the seaside, countryside or on a city break.
“This is the first Easter since 2019, pre-pandemic, that the industry has been able to fully trade and the long weekend will be critical in providing businesses and destinations with much needed cash-flow as the season gets underway. Our tourism businesses will be very pleased to welcome you back.”
Of those definitely planning an overnight trip in England during Easter, the majority were planning a short-break of one-to-three nights.
The survey also showed that a further 3.4 million people were undecided about whether to take an overnight holiday trip in the UK during the Easter weekend. The top reasons were ‘waiting to see if I can afford it’ followed by ‘waiting to see what the weather is like’ and ‘not sure where I’d like to go.’
Looking at day-trips in England, almost of a quarter of those surveyed were definitely planning one during the Easter weekend.
VisitEngland ramped up its domestic marketing last month, launching the next phase of its ‘Escape the Everyday’ campaign, to encourage short-breaks to English cities this spring and early summer. The £1 million campaign has been putting the spotlight on the quality destinations, visitor attractions and experiences on offer across England’s cities, which have been hit hard by the slower return of international visitors and their spending.
VisitEngland has also this week announced the successful recipients of its Destination Management Organisation Marketing Recovery Fund to support tourism’s recovery in England. Running from mid-March to the end of June, the £1 million fund enables DMOs to tailor and align VisitEngland’s national ‘Escape the Everyday’ campaign to drive bookings of local tourism products.
The latest wave of the agency’s domestic consumer sentiment research towards travel, published on 15 March 2022, shows increasing confidence levels in the ability to take a domestic overnight trip, highlighting the importance of extending the tourism season. More than 70% of those surveyed were confident in the ability to take a UK overnight trip in April to June, and almost a third intend to take more UK breaks this year than last.
VisitBritain has estimated the loss to the economy in domestic tourism spending in Britain, in 2020 and 2021 combined, to be more than £97 billion.
VisitEngland’s full Easter Trip-Tracker survey can be accessed here.
For information about ‘What’s on this Easter in England’ please see: https://www.visitengland.com/spring-easter
Notes to editors:
- About VisitEngland’s Easter Trip-Tracker Survey
- VisitEngland commissions online omnibus surveys periodically in order to collect data on the number of GB consumers who plan to take an overnight trip at key times throughout the year.
- This version of the Easter Trip Tracker survey started in 2013.
- In this Easter edition, the survey was carried out on an online omnibus by Kantar TNS, with a representative sample of 1252 adults aged 16 and over in Great Britain.
- The fieldwork for the survey took place between 31 March and 4 April 2022.
- Trip volumes are based on an adult (16+) population of 52.9m in GB (Office for National Statistics).
- For the full report visit our bank holiday trip tracker page.
- VisitEngland’s Escape the Everyday campaign first launched in autumn 2020, to encourage people to book a short break. The spring campaign is the third activation.


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