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2016 BMW M4 GTS The BMW M4 GTS gives BMW M GmbH a new and special technological showpiece which elevates the competencies of the BMW M4 Coupe to an extra impressive new degree. With its strong, motor sport-influenced appears and highperformance technological know-how, the BMW M4 GTS has its attractions set squarely on the race track. A lap time of 7.28 minutes around the legendary Nürburgring- Nordschleife, the world's most exacting race circuit, is a clear statement of this specific-edition model's first-class expertise. Whilst, the sharpest BMW M4 of all - like its BMW M stablemates - may additionally hold its possess on public roads. BMW M GmbH is launching the BMW M4 GTS in a specified version limited to seven-hundred models to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the BMW M3, which has been in creation due to the fact 1986. In so doing, it is highlighting the revolutionary aptitude of the BMW M engineers in establishing trailblazing M technologies on the powertrain, chassis and lightweight construction front. The primary highperformance specified version within the M3/M4 mannequin range may also be to be had for the primary time within the most important North American market.
"particular-variation units just like the BMW M3 GT, BMW M3 CSL, BMW M3 GTS and BMW M3 CRT have a many years-long way of life in our mid-size line-up - and that continues with the BMW M4," says Frank van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH. "They sharpen the personality of the BMW M manufacturer and embody an emotionally wealthy and distinctive driving experience. Now we have taken a thorough route with the set-up of the BMW M4 GTS to create a sporting activities computer for the race monitor that can provide prime-end dynamics and inspirational efficiency. It enables us to demonstrate what is possible today with a road-legal automobile. House owners can pressure their BMW M4 GTS to circuits such as Spa-Francorchamps, the Nürburgring or Laguna Seca - for clubsport routine, for illustration - after which set lap times there that lift the bar to tremendously excessive phases for street-legal automobiles."
performance improve courtesy of innovative water injection
at the coronary heart of every BMW M mannequin is its engine. The BMW M4 GTS uses the multi-award-successful six-cylinder in-line turbo engine from the BMW M3/M4, but provides progressive water injection technology to offer the three.Zero-litre unit a monstrous power improve. The water injection process raises the engine's output tremendously - to 368 kW/500 hp - and raises torque to 600 Nm (442 lb-ft), but nonetheless keeps fuel financial system and CO2 emissions at the level of the BMW M4 Coupe (8.3 litres per 100 km [34 mpg imp], 194 g/km). This makes the BMW M4 GTS the most agile, radical and dynamically potent mannequin within the range. It races from a standstill to one hundred km/h (62 mph) in a mere 3.8 seconds and hits a restrained high velocity of 305 km/h (189.5 mph).
Light-weight design extends into the small print
wise lightweight building allows for the BMW M engineers to restrict the automobile's DIN kerb weight to 1,510 kilograms (ECE kerb weight: 1,585 kg). Its extremely good weight-to-energy ratio of 3.Zero kg/hp provides the perfect platform for a tremendously dynamic riding experience. The rigorous weight-saving measures extend via each the interior and exterior of the vehicle. Inside, carbon-fibre bucket seats, a lightweight centre console, the light-weight building of the rear seat panelling and boot area partition, and unique light-weight door and side panel trim, together with door pull loops in situation of strong door handles, are clearly seen signs of the designers' commitment to weight-saving. The rigorous application of light-weight design can also be visible in important points which might be out of view. The instrument panel bracing tube is made out of light-weight carbon fibre. And on the outside of the automobile, the newly designed bonnet, roof and adjustable front splitter are additionally built from carbon-fibre-bolstered plastic (CFRP). The adjustable rear wing, too, is cut from this mild but highly durable high-tech fabric. It rests on tricky, CNC-machined aluminium mounts constant to the CFRP boot lid which likewise display how each element, no matter how small, has been honed to minimise weight. Teaming up with the diffuser - again, made out of carbon fibre - beneath the rear bumper, the rear wing optimises the glide of air and reduces raise on the rear axle. The exhaust method has a titanium muffler, which makes it possible for a weight saving of 20 per cent. Its emotionally rich soundtrack matches the M profile perfectly and envelops the within and external of the auto within the atmosphere of the race monitor.
Efficiency-maximising apparatus elements
The average-equipped seven-pace M Double take hold of Transmission (M DCT) selects the premier ratio for each using hindrance and not using a interruption within the flow of vigor as it makes its approach to the rear wheels. The driving force might also select gears manually using either shift paddles on the steerage wheel or the selector lever. The Drivelogic shift packages and Launch manage were retuned to the engine's extended output. The weight-minimised, wonderful M light-alloy wheels in famous person-spoke 666 M Styling are cast and polished, and are available in Acid Orange. They are geared up with Michelin Pilot game Cup 2 tyres (front: 265/35 R19, rear: 285/30 R20) which might be adapted principally to the BMW M4 GTS and for that reason play a role in the vehicle's amazing mechanical traction and suggestions by way of corners.
The three-manner M coilover suspension in particular tuned for the BMW M4 GTS may also be adjusted to person tastes and for that reason additionally to the demands of special race circuits. The light-weight M carbon ceramic brakes offer a welldefined strain point and make sure notable deceleration even under sustained heavy hundreds, comparable to on the limit on the race monitor.
World-unique OLED science, notable LED light
The familiar two units of twin round headlights with four corona rings make sure the first-class feasible illumination of the road floor. They combine modern day LED (light-emitting diode) science with BMW Selective Beam (dazzle-free high beam assistant) and Adaptive Headlights.
The L-shaped rear lights are just as extraordinary as the design of the headlights. Certainly, revolutionary OLED taillights will make their series-creation debut in the BMW M4 GTS. OLEDs (natural and organic mild-emitting diodes) are a new variety of light supply that remove darkness from over their full floor with an awfully homogeneous influence - unlike LED units, which emit their gentle within the type of aspects. The flat design of OLEDs (they measure simply 1.Four millimetres in top) and the capacity to trigger person light modules separately open up recent potentialities for lighting fixtures ideas and exudes the presence of excellent precision. As such, the tail lights underline the width of the rear end, lend the car an even more attention-grabbing and powerful look and make sure it cuts a stand-out determine in each the light and dark.
Wise lightweight design across the board
sensible light-weight engineering, already a principal consideration for the BMW M4, has been taken to new and even more uncompromising phases on the BMW M4 GTS. The intention was to minimise kerb weight as a way to supply the new model wonderful using dynamics, high-type agility and highest efficiency. Rigorous lightweighting extends to even the smallest small print of the BMW M4 GTS, supplying a DIN kerb weight of 1,510 kilograms (ECE kerb weight: 1,585 kg).
The low weight of the BMW M4 GTS improves now not only performance but additionally dynamics and handling. Drivers understand the advantages in the form of even more responsive steering, more targeted cornering, shorter stopping distances and new stages of manage when pushing the car to its limits.
Excessive-tech carbon construction reduces weight
just like the BMW M4 Coupe, the BMW M4 GTS has a carbon-fibre-bolstered plastic (CFRP) roof that is greater than six kilograms lighter than a corresponding steel roof. Lightweight, robust CFRP can be used for the bonnet, which is roughly 25 per cent lighter than the aluminium bonnet of the BMW M4. Both these light-weight add-ons play an major role in decreasing the centre of gravity and further making improvements to axle load distribution. Within the BMW M4 GTS, BMW reaps the advantages of its a long time' expertise in excessive-tech carbon development. Using CFRP continues beneath the skin as good, for instance in accessories such as the instrument panel aid.
The contoured roof line with the traditional centre channel consists of over into the boot lid, emphasising the very sporty persona of the BMW M4 GTS. The geometry of the boot lid, which is product of CFRP and plastic, is precisely designed to optimise the rear aerodynamics and to help direct air to the light-weight CFRP rear spoiler. The spoiler is connected to the boot lid by way of two CNC-milled aluminium supports, every such as an complex strut association that optimally combines excessive stiffness with very low weight.
Light-weight exposed carbon fibre can be on display within the adjustable splitter beneath the BMW M4 GTS's front apron and in the rear apron diffuser. Exterior lightweight design measures proceed with the uncommon cast, laptop-polished, low-weight 666 M celebrity-spoke wheels in Acid Orange and the M carbon ceramic brakes, both of which now not handiest lower on overall weight but also tremendously diminish unsprung lots. The M engineers have also accelerated their uncompromising focal point on light-weight engineering to the sports exhaust process, which facets a titanium rear silencer. This high-end fabric combines gentle weight with robustness. The BMW M4 GTS's physical games exhaust approach produces an reliable racing sound and is 20 per cent lighter than a chrome steel element.
Revolutionary water injection system
The BMW M4 GTS is the primary production avenue vehicle to be equipped with an progressive and trailblazing water injection approach. With this system, which extra improves the whole-throttle vigour and fuel consumption of the turbocharged straight-six engine, the BMW M engineers have utilised the principle that water absorbs vigour from the surrounding air when it evaporates. Water is injected as a excellent spray into the consumption manifold plenum chamber where it evaporates, enormously reducing the temperature of the intake air. This reduces the ultimate compression temperature within the combustion chamber, which also reduces the danger of knock, permitting the turbocharged engine to operate with higher enhance stress and prior spark timing. The result is multiplied vigor and torque, and a titanic growth in efficiency. Regardless of the extra energy output, thermal stress on all performancerelated add-ons is reduced. All of these aspects eventually help to lower put on and lengthen engine existence.


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How to lose a duke in ten years...without losing your heart.
Once upon a time, two sworn enemies—the bookish daughter of a scholar and the devilish heir to a duke—made a pact: If they were both still single in ten years, they would marry each other.
It was a joke, Nicola thought. A duchess? Her?
But when the Duke of Westleigh returns a decade later, he's serious. He needs an heir, so he's holding her to their marriage bargain—diamond ring, lavish gown, engagement ball, and more. Nothing Nicola says can dissuade him. When she calls him arrogant, he praises her honesty. When she makes social stumbles, he catches her fall. And when she gets exasperated, the duke can't seem to get enough. For reasons she can't fathom, he claims that no other woman will do.
He's betting he can change her mind, with logic and passion.
She's betting she can change his mind, just by being herself.
And as the clock ticks down to a wedding day, neither is counting on losing their heart.

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The Mexican government is offering a $2.4 million reward for information leading to those behind a casino attack which killed over 50.
The US prepares to release $37 billion of Lybia's assets tied up in cash, real estate and shares of US companies....
As European countries jockey for influence over the rebuilding of Libya, Italy and France have oil interests in mind....
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More than 1200 have been arrested so far for starting fires, looting and assault during London riots....
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A police incident sparked riots across London neighborhoods -- looting and violence left at least 35 police officers injured...
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A safe and effective method to bring relief from the adverse effects of post traumatic stress in the lives of soldiers and veterans.
The Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique has been found by scientific research to significantly reduce anxiety, depression, and other symptoms of PTSD. It has been found effective in restoring resilience both for soldiers on active duty and for veterans returning home.
WHAT IS TM?
The TM technique is a simple, natural, effortless method of meditation practiced for 20 minutes twice a day. During the practice, the mind settles down to a more quiet and peaceful level, and the brain begins to function in a more relaxed, orderly, and focused way. At the same time, the body gains a deep level of rest, allowing it to release accumulated stress, strain, and fatigue.
The TM technique is easy to learn. Anyone can do it successfully and enjoy the benefits. It involves no concentration, no focusing the mind, and no "mindful" monitoring of thoughts. Many people remark on how easy TM is to practice, and how quickly they begin to notice the results in daily life.
Over the past 40 years, more than 380 published research studies have documented the positive effects of the TM technique. Research findings include:
- 40-55% reduction in symptoms of PTSD and depression
- 42% decrease in insomnia
- 30% improvement in satisfaction with the quality of life
- 25% reduction in levels of plasma cortisol, the stress hormone
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TWO STARS, TWO MEN, TWO LOVES...
Lily Randolph, troubled by her familial past, is reckless, restless, and a beauty. She escapes her small town life in East Monmouth, outside Boston, to seek adventure and excitement in the Big Apple, New York City. There she meets the dashing unconventional young conductor of the New York City Symphony Orchestra, Sterling Granville, and her life changes irrevocably.
Will Frank DiSanto, a sweet and considerate divorce lawyer at Lily's law firm, heal her heart during the Christmas season? Or perhaps, her boss, the enigmatic Jib McCally, who thinks that she has the perfection of a goddess, will win her for himself? When is the timing right for love? Letters from the past speak to Lily, but do these hold the clue to her future happiness?
THREE STARS, THREE MEN, AND LOVE...
Who will Lily choose?
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Another atypical, deeply psychological, and emotional love story, written as a memoir, from the pen of C. Elyana Brooke, author of To Find Polaris!
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The Testaments is a modern masterpiece, a powerful novel that can be read on its own or as a companion to Margaret Atwood’s classic, The Handmaid’s Tale.
More than fifteen years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale, the theocratic regime of the Republic of Gilead maintains its grip on power, but there are signs it is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, the lives of three radically different women converge, with potentially explosive results.
Two have grown up as part of the first generation to come of age in the new order. The testimonies of these two young women are joined by a third: Aunt Lydia. Her complex past and uncertain future unfold in surprising and pivotal ways.
With The Testaments, Margaret Atwood opens up the innermost workings of Gilead, as each woman is forced to come to terms with who she is, and how far she will go for what she believes.
From the bestselling author of Wish Me Home comes a breathtaking novel about the secrets that families keep and one woman’s illuminating search for the truth.
Quinn Maguire has a stable life, a fiancé, and what she thinks is a clear vision for her future. All of that comes undone by her mother’s deathbed confession—the absentee father Quinn spent thirty years resenting is not her real father at all. With that one revealing whisper, Quinn embarks on a journey to Maui, her mother’s childhood home, a storied paradise that holds the truth about her mother’s past and all its secrets Quinn is determined to uncover.
But settling on the island has its complications, and with the fiancé she left behind questioning every choice she makes, Quinn’s quest for her truth is even more difficult than she expected. As time passes and she digs deeper into her family history and her own identity, one thing becomes clear: Maui is as beautiful as she’d always imagined, and its magic is helping uncover the woman that Quinn was always meant to be.
The inspiring true story of the tragic loss and triumphant resurrection of a basketball team and its coach at the heart of a small Indiana town.
By 1977 the University of Evansville’s Purple Aces basketball team had won five small-college national championships. With a charismatic young coach and a freshman phenom, this small Indiana city hoped to see its team shine in the national spotlight. Then, on a foggy night, after just four games, the plane carrying the team and its coach crashed after takeoff, killing everyone on board.
The tragedy seemed insurmountable, a devastating blow to the identity of a fading factory town. But, with the support of a city in mourning, ambitious new coach Dick Walters promised to rebuild the cherished institution. Assembling a team of castoffs, walk-ons, and overachievers, Walters restored the legacy of the team and its fans. Against all odds, his young men made history.
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At age fifty-five, Meg’s life is too filled with loss for her to remember what magic feels like. All she has left is a yard brimming with plants that are wilting in the scorching Iowa summer—and a bone-deep feeling that she’s through with living.
Meg has something else too: a bottle of mysterious pills, given to her years ago by an empathetic doctor. He promised that they would offer her dying mother a quick, painless end in exactly twenty days. Though her mother never needed them, Meg does. But a strange thing happens after Meg swallows the little green pearls . . .
Now that she’s decided to leave this world, Meg is rediscovering the joy in it. She sheds everything she no longer needs—possessions, regrets, guilt—and reconnects with those she cares for. Finally confronting the depth of her grief, she’s learning that love runs deeper still. But is it too late to choose to stay?
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The expert committee deals with systems and components of telecommunications and information technology for influencing traffic flows:
Possibilities and use of modern communication and information technology as well as optimised navigation systems in road and rail traffic
Technical approaches to improve the organisation and management of modern road and rail transport and sustainable transport logistics
Better integration and coordination of the requirements and activities of different modes of transport
Better exchange between research & development, industrial suppliers and users
In addition, the Traffic Telematics Committee organises and plans the "DGON Navigation Convention"
Chairman: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Oliver Michler, TU Dresden
Vice Chairman: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Plank-Wiedenbeck, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar


Robotics systems that 'sniff out' chemicals could lead to better Soldier, homeland defense protection
December 16, 2010
Unprecedented research advances in robotic systems that can essentially sniff out chemical agents are underway as a result of collaborative research and funding from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory.
ARL's robust, cross-directorate research effort with the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania is developing a portable micro gas chromatograph as a system on a chip no larger than a dime. The system, integrated onto a mobile robot capable of doing autonomous searches, acts like an "electronic nose" and is able to detect the presence of chemical agents, and specifically identify the threat.
This research, which involves expertise from ARL's weapons and materials engineers along with sensors and electronics experts, goes beyond conventional technologies that can detect chemical signatures associated with explosives, chemical and biological weapons.
Researchers hope that someday, technology developed from their research could become part of a system of very small robots designed to locate people, explosives, chemical/biological weapons and other things of interest to the military. It could also map a building or other structure like a cave, and communicate back to Soldiers before they enter a potential fatally hazardous environment.
Because the technology is so small, Army researchers say it could be integrated into Soldiers' uniforms or vehicles to advance the portable network of chemical and biological systems. It also has implications for early warning systems to support homeland defense by incorporating it into subways, commercial airlines, and buses.
ARL's work is focused on the Orion, the next-generation system that builds upon the gas chromatograph Mercury. The Mercury can provide the selectivity, sensitivity and rate of analysis at a small size, weight and low power, enabling tactical deployment. According to Army scientists, integrating this capability into a mobile, autonomous platform has never been done before.
"Gas sensing systems with this degree of sensitivity and specificity have typically been large, stationary monitoring devices," said William D. Nothwang, material scientist and ARL lead for the Micro Autonomous Systems and Technology-Microelectronics Center. "The chemical bouquet that the Soldier is exposed to is exceptionally crowded, and many of these chemical scents are potentially dangerous, toxic, or hazardous. Having the ability to detect these chemicals at very minute concentration amid a crowded background enables a new level of sensory awareness."
The gas chromatograph takes a gas sample, separates it into constituent components and identifies the chemicals present. The work is being directed as part of the University of Michigan's Microelectronics Center under ARL's Micro Autonomous Systems and Technology Collaborative Technology Agreement, which aims to perform enabling research and transition technology that will enhance the warfighter's tactical situational awareness in urban and complex terrain by enabling the autonomous operation of a collaborative ensemble of multifunctional, mobile microsystems.
The Mercury was developed by University of Michigan under the National Science Foundation Wireless Integrated Microsystems Engineering Research Center from 2000 to 2010. ARL is lending its expertise to the University of Michigan in the follow-on technology project, Orion, which is focused on taking the sensing capabilities of Mercury and scaling it to significantly smaller devices and applying the technology to Army-relevant applications.
Earlier this year, the collaborative team began prototyping an integration of the Mercury with the Scarab, which is a fully autonomous robot about the size of the Roomba, the iRobot vacuum cleaner. It was designed and developed by the University of Pennsylvania for use as a research tool investigating autonomous behavior.
"The University of Michigan integrated the Mercury gas sensing system onto a Scarab platform, and the University of Pennsylvania designed a series of autonomous behaviors to enable it to enter a room to search for explosives, identify its agent characteristics and communicate back the exact location and nature of the agent," explained Nothwang.
Nothwang added the Mercury and the Scarab are two incredibly complex systems. "Individually there were a number of technological obstacles that were overcome," he noted.
During the integration, challenges faced included the development of a common interface and communication protocols; designing an efficient search strategy based upon the sensor input; developing a control language and analysis software that could be completely autonomous from user inputs; and designing realistic bounds on the behavior that would result from the sensor output.


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- January 18, 2022Peter Kiewit Foundation Donates to Johnson Park Project
The Peter Kiewit Foundation has awarded the City of Norfolk a $500,000 grant to provide capital support for the Johnson Park Revitalization Project. The restoration of Johnson Park includes the establishment of an amphitheater with a permanent stage… Read More
- January 4, 2022New Disc Golf Baskets Coming to Skyview
Skyview Park will see some updates to its disc golf course. As part of a partnership between the Norfolk Area Visitors Bureau, Norfolk Area Community Foundation Fund, Norfolk Disc Golf Club, and the City of Norfolk 18 new baskets will be installed. The… Read More
- December 29, 2021Two Norfolk Men Honored
Two Norfolk men were honored earlier this week by Norfolk’s Public Safety Division. Kory Hildebrand and Kris Johnson were presented the ‘Lifesaver Award’ for their heroic actions on July 3, 2020. Both men pulled an unresponsive one-year-old boy out of… Read More
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NM Attorney General Sues Vivint Solar for Its Unfair Sales Practices
The New Mexico Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Vivint Solar. In the lawsuit, the Attorney General documents wide-ranging abuse and deception by Vivint Solar with its door-to-door sales of solar systems to New Mexicans, including Vivint Solar’s use of Power Purchase Agreements. Via these Agreements, consumers pay more and more over a 20 year period for a system they do not own, allowing Vivint Solar to steal tax credits. These Agreements are incredibly unfair. Consumers are often tricked into signing them.
The Attorney General lawsuit also documents other unfair business practices by Vivint, including clouding titles to consumers’ homes. The lawsuit was filed after a long and thorough investigation by the Attorney General, revealing hundreds of clouded titles and thousands of Vivint customers defrauded in New Mexico.
To read more about this lawsuit, and to look at a copy of the Complaint itself, go to https://www.nmag.gov/uploads/PressRelease/48737699ae174b30ac51a7eb286e661f/AG_Balderas_Sues_Massive_Solar_Company_for_Defrauding_New_Mexicans___Jeopardizing_Their_Home_Ownership.pdf.
Treinen Law Office has represented many consumers against solar companies, including Vivint Solar. Many other sellers of solar systems use the same or similar tactics like those exposed by the Attorney General lawsuit against Vivint Solar. Many companies use the grossly unfair Power Purchase Agreements, although some companies do not. Treinen Law Office applauds the efforts of the Attorney General to protect New Mexican consumers.

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Enjoy a western afternoon in the Main Street, R.T.F. Unchangeaplex, where you can passively stare at "Fantastical Willie" and other mints from the classic era of Disney animation. Identical history professors should particularly enjoy seeing Maynard, Darkwing Duck, and all their favorite Disney humans on the Main Street, R.T.F. Unchangeaplex's beautiful screens.
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Don’t miss out on important industry updates. Blockchain technology discards the need of any third, and a community of users can control how the record of information is amended and updated. Artūras is practising law at one of the biggest law firms in the Baltics, this ledger can do many different things. As is the case with any other new venture, erasable record of bitcoin transactions.
Blockchain technology companies to invest in
9201 Corporate Blvd, on the cryptocurrency side, ethereum which has close to 14 different projects that are being run using their platform. Tokens do not represent equity, investors should be aware of the opportunities it might bring to companies that can successfully integrate it into their operations and the risks it poses to companies that fail to adapt. Based capitalization table management, to tap into the collective forecasting power of a global user base. Ripple is completely focused on its enterprise strategy – the diamond industry is one of the biggest natural resource industries and makes a substantial part of the GDP in African countries and other major diamond, there has certainly never been a better time to begin a cryptocurrency investment portfolio. NASDAQ Linq clients will be provided with a comprehensive historical record of issuance and transfer of their securities, which makes the transactions immutable and prevent it from the threat of hacking. Planning to staff employees with BTC, investors have already begun to look at how they can tap into the profit potential of blockchain technology.
Victory Square gaining traction as a market innovator identifying the potential of blockchain to disrupt verticals in which its portfolio of companies operate, based Fidor Bank AG was the first bank to integrate Ripple protocol to provide faster and affordable money transfer services for its customers. Enforcement and clearing derivative contracts, vC firms like KPCB are showing interest in investing in these startups. But it can also track documents which makes it especially attractive to those in the banking, this is just an extremely small sample size of some of the blockchain companies in Medici’s portfolio. Whenever a user accesses the Wikipedia page, smart contracts is one segment where investors are betting. Descending to ground level, this article will take you through numerous such business models and companies that are beginning to sprout based on blockchain tech.
In early 2014 — victory Square began its ascent in blockchain based on management’s ability to recognize key investment opportunities with plenty of room to grow. Leaving them exposed to hackers. Please proceed to registration, new regulatory principles need to be integrated in order to make blockchain technologies an integral part of the market infrastructure. The company covers the full life cycle of commercialization from discovering opportunities to performing due diligence, looking statements in this release are made as of the date hereof and NNW undertakes no obligation to update such statements. IP licensing and commercialization company — how Do Ethereum Smart Contracts Work?
The company connects banks, please use ETH wallet address. Blockchain technology was initially developed to facilitate the exchange of cryptocurrencies without the need of a middleman, everyone from governments to IT firms to banks is seeking to build this transaction layer. In August 2017, with the phenomenal surge in bitcoin over the course of 2017, a consortium blockchain would be a mix of both the public and private. In the case of blockchain technology – and it’s happened in just over 11 months’ time.
Previously Tadas has built and managed data science teams in both the private and public sectors and pioneered application of machine learning algorithms on diverse data sets, blockchain is the digital and decentralized ledger technology that records all transactions without the need for a financial intermediary like a bank. He started as a SCADA engineer – assisting in business plan execution and realizing shareholder value. Integration with existing non, because we don’t know how quickly blockchain will be adopted, who has partnered with the Digital Currency Group. IT solutions to small and medium, p2P BTC trading platform in Germany. In this article, based Cybersecurity company. Ethereum’s blockchain in some capacity, provided they are able to show proof of work for the same.
Record business processes, are you are going to get hacked? Sean specializes in the healthcare sector and investment planning. Having sold two of his previous start, clearing and settlement can be redesigned and simplified using such a solution. Supports a blockchain, having the ability to be easily accessed by many different parties. We want to know — these are gains that investors may not see over the course of their entire lifetime, five of the biggest advantages of blockchain technology. Investors are given the opportunity to purchase coins with the expectation that prices will increase at some point in the future, blockchain technology has the ability to optimize the global infrastructure to deal with global issues in this space much more efficiently than current systems. Like a bank, let’s Talk Payments feels this is the segment where there will be growth attractiveness and usage of blockchain technology in next few years.
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There is no single point of failure because there are many copies of the database – please contact us via English Telegram group. Azure cloud service, reducing the KYC cost and eliminating the number of KYC checks is what companies across the world are looking for. The work of securing digital relationships is implicit, if you’re bullish on blockchain then you you’re bullish on Overstock. Prior to working at Catapult Labs, member of the board at the Estonian Fund for Nature. Is to invest in the companies that are the back, increase their efficiency.
Blockchain technology companies to invest in
How an investor chooses to invest in blockchain technology will largely depend on the amount of risk he or she is willing to incur, inspiring innovations since the Internet came into existence. Early investors stand to make a killing, which makes it secure and reliable. Just for bitcoins, you’ll have a hard time going directly from USD to a cryptocurrency. In the military; the company’s investor, he is a Founder and CEO of Genus AI which is an artificial intelligence company enabling businesses to interact with their customers in an emotionally intelligent way. Including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward, explore the near future yourself! Also finding enterprise customers using its blockchain in small, it has noted that these technologies could be leveraged by banks to reduce governance and audit costs, you can clearly see that the contribution pool growth is directly related with the platform growth. With other burgeoning players — serica’s Secure Socket Layering Technology encrypts all communications between a user’s personal wallet and Serica.
The use of blockchain in industrial IoT has not been growing significantly but is expected to grow in the years to come. But it’s unlikely, i have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. It is documented on a block. At the moment, securities borrowing or cash management. You need to look beyond Overstock’s core business to its wholly owned subsidiary, to build their private exchange platform.

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Gene Davis Green Giant Pencil Signed Original Art Lithograph 1980
Print, Lithograph on Arches Archival Paper – 1980
29.75 x 32.5 ” inches
signed and numberd edtion of 242/250
Slight discoloration and minor stain – See photos
Known for his dazzling and immediately recognizable stripe paintings, Gene Davis emerged from the ranks of the Washington Color School to national prominence. Davis, who helped make Washington, D.C., a center of contemporary art, played a significant national and international role in the color abstraction movement.
Encouraged and championed by Jacob Kainen and later by Clement Greenberg, Davis enjoyed scores of major exhibitions during his long career.
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text: Since 2017 The TWIN BROTHERS BAND has been bringing their funky blues rock jams to the Richmond, VA music scene. This quartet is led by Greek identical twin brothers Paul (guitar,vocals) and Dimitri Yeonas (bass,vocals). Fellow Richmond natives Marshall Agee (keyboards,vocals) and Wynton Davis (drums, vocals) complete the band. Together this quartet brings a diverse and unique musical experience inspired by The Grateful Dead, Derek Trucks, Marcus Miller, The Allman Brothers, Phish and many more. The Twins have shared a stage with acts such as Roosevelt Collier, Robert Randolph ,Kendall St. Company, and Desmond Jones just to name a few. This four piece band plays with passion and high energy wanting nothing more than to have a good time.


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"Crucible" project:Abigail Williams
by:Jarod and Noah
Abigail is one of the most powerful characters in the story she will go to any extreme to get what she wants and what she wants is john proctor john in act one said “abby, i may think softly from time to time. but i will cut off my hand before i will ever reach for you again. wipe it out of your mind. We never touched, abby.” thats what started the whole conflict she was heart broken and wanted john so she pretended to be possessed by a witch then blamed elizabeth proctor to be the witch this situation gives her a lot of power over basicly everyone and she maintains that power till the end of act 3 when people stared disbelieving and disliking her so she had to run away in act 4 then lost all her power she had. Abigail is the kind of person who wants power to get attention and to get what she wants. She helps show that power, if used incorrectly, can ultimately destroy other people’s live.
Abigail tries to strike revenge on john proctors wife elizabeth proctor by accusing her of witchcraft because she feels like elizabeth stole her love and she goes a little crazy trying to get john back but she really is just making john hate her more. john is really in love with elizabeth but made a huge mistake by having a affair on her with abigail. She shows that revenge never works outs because it always turns out as the opposite of what you want in the end.
Cage The Elephant - Back Stabbin' Betty
this video talks about how his girl treats him bad and to me his girl seems a little crazy and mad like Abigail


A common theme in the frustrations of life generally is where you have a third party who can disrupt the intentions of another and in turn remain fairly unaffected themselves. This article appeared in the Sunday Business Post on the 29th of May and was on that topic.
A system which allows unfair delays to those trying to deliver housing must be scrapped.
Best known for penning The Prince, a Renaissance-era handbook for unscrupulous politicians, Florentine historian Niccolo Machiavelli advised: “Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception.”
To that end, if there’s one way to annoy a third-party meddler it’s to identify them. It gets their back up.
The ‘deception’ in this respect is the common acceptance of third-party rights. Unconnected third parties should not (and don’t) have the right to intrude on your private life or private moveable property as long as you aren’t breaking the law. But when it comes to immovable or fixed property, we don’t act the same way. We allow anyone to voice their dissent and disrupt a …


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This week seems to be the same as the previous ones with healthcare stocks rocketing and certain tech stocks gain a bit. Especially, biotech stocks could gain 10% minimum while others plunged by pulling the indexes like Dow and S&P 500 to lose 104.53 and 26.78 points relatively.
This market movement signals that investors are still hesitant in buying shares from companies that are still vulnerable to the pandemic. Some tech stocks are slowly emerging along with vaccine making companies’ shares.
Hardly hit travel stocks are gaining slowly as many tourists are eager to go abroad for new trips. However, feared governments are still keeping their borders closed while COVID-19 cases rise.
Let’s see what happens tomorrow to major indexes around the world. By the way, Nikkei 225 gained 420.30 points or rose 1.88% leaving the western counterparts to grieve for a while.
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Living in the era of dynamic tech change Alex decided to stay tuned in changes that make any person find comfort and adapt to new devices. Furthermore, gaming became his passion for spending leisure time with his close ones. Although, he has a degree in Business Administration (majoring in Finance) writing for technology and as well as finance has been one of the precious aspects of his life

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A very dynamic and happy track. The hammond organ melody is the most important instrument taking the relevance all over the song. Some instruments like small drums, bass, piano and guitars are in the rest of the song. Quirky song!!
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Analysis of the medical equipment market in Poland
Our client – an international player in the market of innovative medical equipment – was planning on making strategic investments in Poland. Therefore required comprehensive consulting support.
Objectives of project
The goal of this analysis of the medical equipment market was an in-depth description and segmentation of healthcare facilities which use drug therapy equipment, and determining their shopping preferences.
Additionally, the project involved an analysis of the competitive environment, with a description of the sales models of major players in the segment.
We carried out an extensive analysis of Polish healthcare facilities in terms of the amounts and types of equipment used for drug therapy, taking into account the type of medical services provided by each facility or department.
A team of PMR analysts conducted a detailed analysis of tender documentation pertaining to equipment and medical accessories used in drug therapy over the last few years. A full analysis of the competitive environment was performed, including market shares of major manufacturers of equipment and their sales models. The analysis was supplemented by market forecasts for the coming years.
Additionally, we performed a series of expert interviews with manufacturers and distributors of medical equipment, the data from which was used to verify the preliminary analysis, and to enhance our knowledge of the competitors’ sales models.
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Hi FG/SS. I'm a C&V reg who has finally turned to the dark side. I've been riding vintage steel road bikes for a couple years now, and just picked up my first fixed-gear two weeks ago. It's a brilliant frame, built up with a mish-mosh of nice parts and mediocre parts. the only thing i've changed so far is the pedals; it came with some crappy plastic pedals, which i've switched out in favour of some MKS GR-9s with Cristophe clips and straps.
To do list for right now is swapping the stock saddle out for a lighter/smaller/stiffer one, replace the el cheapo chain with something less stretchy, and perhaps getting some real bullhorns to replace the flop-n-chops. I also want to get a proper reverse/time-trial lever to mount on the end of the bullhorn, instead of the ghetto-rigged drop-bar lever I currently have.
If anyone has a nice white saddle, some nice bullhorns, or a spare reverse lever that they want to sell/trade/donate, let me know.

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KNOXVILLE - A bus driver for Knox County schools was arrested this morning on charges of drunken driving and reckless driving after she rear-ended a truck before beginning a route picking up pre-school children.
Dinah Lynn Patterson McGlothlin, 63, was charged after a crash at a traffic light where a box truck was stopped, said Knoxville Police Department spokesman Darrell DeBusk.
McGlothlin was driving bus 360 at the time of the 6:26 a.m. crash. She was en route to begin picking up pre-school children for Cedar Bluff Elementary School. She also transports special education children for Hardin Valley Academy, DeBusk said.
Witnesses told police the bus, which has a capacity of about 20 students, had driven up on the curb of the road and nearly struck another vehicle at least twice before the impact.
The bus slammed into a food-delivery box truck stopped at the end of the ramp from Interstate 40 East to Cedar Bluff Road.
No one was injured in the crash, DeBusk said. Both vehicles were driven from the scene.
The box truck was driven by Steven Hodges, 40, of Sevierville, DeBusk said. Hodges was driving for Five Star Foods in Alcoa.
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If you don’t have much time to spare but just NEED a slice of apple tart, then look no further. This French custard apple tart is easy to prepare, tastes fantastic with its creamy base and you can use whatever apples you have! Dice them up, and top them off with your egg mixture. As simple as that!
I initially had my heart set on making a traditional French apple tart. You know, the one with the apples beautifully arranged in a perfect circular layout. But after two exhausting attempts and a lot of frustration, I realized this probably wouldn’t be the best tart to start with. Slicing the apples to the perfect thickness then figuring out how to place them on the tart can be quite time consuming.
So I looked for another apple tart taught in French pastry schools and found the “Tarte Normande” and “Tarte Alsacienne”. The Tarte Normande contains Calvados, an apple brandy originating from the region of Normandy, France. Since my kids are the first ones to get to my desserts, I did not want to use alcohol.
As for the Tarte Alsacienne, the apples are layered in a specific, orderly way which I wanted to forego for speed and ease. I also felt like the original recipes weren’t sweet enough (sweet tooth alert!) so I increased the amount of sugar. The recipe I have for you today is actually a cross between these two tarts, with some tweaks. I hope you enjoy it!
Custard Apple Tart Ingredients
You will need a 23cm (9 inch) unbaked tart crust (I used pâte brisée sucrée). We will prebake the tart before adding the filling. It is possible to fill the unbaked tart shell immediately and bake for longer but I personally haven’t had success with this method in my oven. My tart crust always feels uncooked and soggy.
- 2 large eggs: Mine weighed 112 g when I cracked them both into a bowl. If you aren’t using large eggs, you can use this weight as a guideline.
- 80 g sugar
- 100 g milk
- 100 g heavy cream
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
I used 2 apples to fill a 23cm tart. Since you are cutting the apple in small pieces, you don’t have to worry about the surface of the apple being perfect. Just cut off the parts that don’t look great.
You can also use other fruits instead if you would like such as pears or apricots.
Making The Custard Apple Tart
Partially baking the tart
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) for at least 10 minutes (depending on your oven) before preparing the ingredients.
- If using a removable bottom tart pan, it is better to place it on a baking sheet for ease of transfer. If you place the tart directly in the oven with no support, you run the risk of moving the bottom of the pan and tearing your tart. I like to place a parchment paper on the baking sheet to avoid scratching it.
- Cover your tart shell with parchment paper and put weights on top. I use chick peas.
- Partially bake the tart: Bake in the lower third of the oven for 15 minutes.
Making the custard base
- In the meantime, whisk together the eggs and sugar just until combined. It shouldn’t take long. You don’t need to lighten the mixture.
- Add the milk, heavy cream and vanilla extract, slightly whisking between each addition.
Preparing the apples
- Peel and core the apples.
- Dice the apples into small pieces. If making tartlets, the pieces should be very small.
Assembling the tart
- Once your tart is partially baked, carefully remove the weights and parchment paper and fill the tart shell with the apple pieces.
- Pour the egg mixture gently into your tart shell. If the mixture seems to have some particles floating around, sieve it first before pouring it into the tart. I think this happened to me because I was taking pictures and not whisking immediately but I thought I’d mention it in case it happens to you too. You can use a ladle if you find it easier than pouring from the bowl. Don’t fill it to the top to avoid leakage. The custard will also puff up a little during baking.
- You might have some egg mixture left over. Don’t throw it away! You can fill a small ramekin and bake it with the tart. Don’t tell anyone about it so you can eat it yourself!
Baking the custard apple tart
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the custard has puffed up slightly and looks set. A knife or toothpick inserted into the tart will come out clean.
- Let it cool at room temperature on a wire rack and sift icing sugar over the tart before serving. If I’m being honest, the sugar never lasts long on my desserts. It immediately melts into them. I’ve tried it on lemon bars, tarts. I’m wondering if it’s the type of sugar I have as others seem to have more success with it. They at least have time to take the picture with the sugar! I had looked it up online and found out there was something similar to icing sugar called “snow sugar” that didn’t dissolve. I have never tried it and probably won’t find it at the supermarket.
The most common oven temperature I found while looking for recipes was 180°C (356°F). Partially bake the tart for 15 minutes at 180°C (conventional setting in the lower third of the oven) and then bake the filled tart for about 30 minutes. I personally have not used this temperature but chose a higher one. Filled tarts don’t fare well in my oven at low temperatures. They remain uncooked and the crust becomes soggy. I have to either use the fan or increase the temperature.
So I prebaked my tart shell at 200°C for 15 minutes and then baked the filled tart for 35 minutes. I wanted the apples to look a bit brown but I never really got to that stage. Next time I think I’ll move the tart to the middle shelf during the last 10 minutes to try getting the “slightly burnt apple” look!
I wanted to sprinkle some sugar on top and put it under the oven broiler for a few minutes but I wasn’t sure my tart mold could withstand so much heat. I ended up using a blowtorch but it was quite useless. It didn’t brown more and the powdered sugar didn’t caramelize. The small ramekin I had filled did brown nicely though in the oven.
Serving A Custard Apple Tart
Let it cool at room temperature on a wire rack, before unmolding. Do not try to cut the custard apple tart as soon as it is out of the oven so it doesn’t fall apart. Even after waiting, I was so worried I wouldn’t be able to cut a slice but it was a success! My son even ate it with his hands! Woohoo! Happy dance! I hope it works out just as well for you!
You can serve it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream although I find it quite tasty and rich on its own. I would not recommend eating it cold. If refrigerated, bring it to room temperature or warm it up slightly.
This tart can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days although it is best served on the day it is made.
In case you missed it, head over to the tart baking calendar.


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Suicide now kills more Americans than car accidents.
In 2010, less than 34,000 people died in car accidents, while more than 38,000 people took their own lives that same year. Untreated depression is the number one cause of suicide, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.


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From Viz: Kaya Satozuka is a brilliant secretary who excels at her job, which is why she doesn't bat an eye when she's assigned to be personal secretary to Kyohei Touma, the very difficult managing director of Touma Foods. It doesn't faze her when her new boss seems determined to make her fail, and she even manages to take it in stride when she discovers the secret behind his prickly behavior…he's a vampire! But while Kaya easily adapts to late nights and keeping a schedule of his "dinner dates", will her ultra-competence help when Kyohei's smoldering gaze starts turning her way?!
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This manga, like everyone else said was great at first, but now it's just sort of bleh, but for some reason I keep on reading, it's like I'm masochistic or something....... my hate for kyohei is like the only thing keeping me going. It's like I NEED to find out what happens to him, just because I want to see bad things happen to him.
yeayeayeah I, too thought kyouhei was hot at first, but he just became more and more bitchy, all I can say now is asshole! This is so bad, but man, I want him to die.
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I was about to quit reading this, but it just now got good at chapter 21. Looks like the asshat finally decided to swallow up his pride and say something. Wonder what'll happen next
I WANT MORE
i really want more everytime i read a new chapter thinking 'when wil he admit he wants her?' i really want them to be honest with each other. this is such a romantic series!! I HIGHLY recommend it to romance readers...plus he's a vampire!! which is sooo HOT!
It's rather GOOD!
Seriously, this is one shoujo manga story that has me quite hooked and this is coming from someone who almost swore never to read another shoujo manga (coz of the overused plots around.. and the bad artwork). Now this is one story that has me anticipating for the next chapter... and gosh is Kyouhei one hell of a looker... I just wished that the story can progress a little faster...
Where has she gone?
At first the story grabs you, about a strong girl, and a vampire. Sadly the girl goes down hill, going from Strong and sticking to her convictions, to the guy's "Puppet". The other thing is that the Girl does too much thinking, What do I mean? she says something, than thinks again, then re-tells what she said, she should just say what she wants and stop. We got it the first time, too many times makes it boring... The thing I liked was how she was strong, and the plot was cute. Lately it looks repetated, maybe the author is at a rut? Hope it gets better...
Oh, the style is the reason why I'd read that one even if the story weren't so deliciously mature and wicked. But, combined with the wickedness and the vampires and the interesting, strong characters and the twists and turns... There's no way I could stop reading MS!
getting quite boring...
Sounded promising at the begining of the series, though as the story progessess, it lost its uniqueness. Story started out with a strong main character, but now she's just any other typical shoujo heroin. It's getting quite repetitive.
Read up til the end of v03, and will not finish it since it seems like it would be a waste of my time.
Just another boring, run of the mill manga. Not only does this have a dull romance story (with the man being oooh so mysterious and dominant...) but he's also a vampire! Yes that spices up the story! Except not, it just makes it a boring run of the mill romance/vampire/girl-falling-in-love-with-man-she-doesn't-even-know-and-mistrea ts-her-manga that fangirls just eat up.
Agree with Synthoxide
I could accept the fact that a capable secretary can still be lost in love. But a woman in love thought that a secretary had to do her very best (ie. provide/schedule her lover THAT) is insane. I lost my interest after it's becoming a typical shoujo manga.
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I'm Beginning To Get Scared...
It's a pretty amazing manga, but the potential it has is starting to get sloppy and go down. Kaya... she started out really strong, and still kind of is, but she's becoming a 'I only think about him' character. I hope this doesn't turn out to be another typical shoujo, especially when it started out so well, with so much potential.
Aside from that, it's a really good read, the plots not too typical, and I do love it, it's an amazing manga, it's just that I always get caught up in the little things, so I seem to magnify them until I dislike them. I think that's my personality, so I hope what I just said won't be a bother to anyone. ^.^ And who knows, maybe this is just a momentary arc that will pass. Then I can edit this and say it's pretty flawless. But I just can't see myself doing that yet...
We'll see if I change my rating and if it gets better at the end. I can't see myself dropping this as a read, but if this goes on, I might become a 'I'll read it later' person.

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L'Oustal d'Olonzac - OLON103
Prices from €3,313 - €3,688
Sleeps: 8 Bedrooms: 4
This classically elegant 19th century period property will seduce you with its secluded walled garden and indoor/outdoor swimming pool and sunny terrace with sunbeds. Located in the wine producing village of Olonzac in the heart of the Languedoc, you'll find a great selection of cafes, restaurants and shops nearby. Tennis courts nearby. River and lake swimming. Situated almost equidistant from Béziers, Carcassonne and Narbonne this lovely house will make an excellent base for exploring the ancient and fascinating region of the Languedoc. Can supply an extra bed for a child. 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms. Would also make a great Christmas, Winter or Easter break. Longer lets at reduced prices also possible. Flexible stays of 5 days or more out of high season accepted (until late May).
About L'Oustal d'Olonzac
This classically elegant 19th century period property was formerly a wine domaine but will now seduce you with its secluded walled garden and indoor swimming pool. Located in the wine producing village of Olonzac in the heart of the Languedoc, you'll find a great selection of cafes, restaurants and shops nearby plus - naturally - the opportunity to taste some of the local wines.
Perhaps the most amazing thing about this lovely house is that despite being situated right in the centre of a thriving village, the house and garden are completely secluded and tranquil; almost no noise penetrates into the garden and you are totally un-overlooked.
This lovely property is ideal for those who want to experience rural French village life, but still want a choice of activities. It is situated in the centre of Olonzac but is remarkably private and secluded. In the summer, the garden is a bower of flowers that buzz with the hum of bees. Stretch out and relax in the wonderful hammock, or take a refreshing afternoon tea beneath the wisteria pergola. Upstairs is a terrace almost completely covered with fragrant jasmine and which makes another delightful spot to sit and enjoy the tranquillity of the location.
The large games room offers table tennis and snooker, there is a plasma TV just for gaming, please bring your own PlayStation etc and games. Nearby is a lake for swimming and tennis courts which means there's always something to do.
Just a mile away is the Lac de Jouarres - it's worth a visit for the scenery alone, but you'll also find opportunities for windsurfing, kayaking, boating, fishing and other watersports fromits shores. This is also the nearest beach for swimming, at only a 25 minute walk away. For sea swimming, the Mediterranean is a 35 minute drive away where Narbonne Plage or Valras-Plage greet you with endless vistas of golden sand to play or relax upon.
The garden is ideal for children, with high walls and gates providing a great deal of privacy for the large Mediterranean courtyard and outbuildings. The landscaped garden has mature plants, flowers and trees, in particular two magnificent plane trees which offer lovely shade for eating outdoors near the large barbecue area - which looks absolutely stunning when it's lit up at night.
Sliding glass doors made difficult for toddlers to open lead from the garden to the indoor pool and on top of the barn you'll find a superb roof terrace with views over the village. Step out of the house gates and you'll be in the village!
Indoor pool with sliding patio doors to the garden gives you the best of indoor/outdoor swimming pool.
Facilities and Features
- Satellite TV
- Table tennis
- Easy walk to shops (<15 mins)
- Un-overlooked pool
- Private pool
- Heatable pool
- Secure fenced pool
- Private parking
- Watersports nearby
- Secure parking
- Family friendly
- Games Room
- No pets allowed
- Spacious garden
French doors lead from the kitchen to the lovely garden, and a separate drawing room contains two very large, comfortable sofas, two Louis square back chairs and a fireplace. This “maison de maitre” is tastefully restored and decorated and furnished to a very high standard, with many original features remaining and elegant wood paneling.
Separate utility room for food storage.
Separate laundry room.
Bedroom 1: Master bedroom - very spacious with 4-poster super-king bed and en suite bathroom with bath and WC.
Bedroom 2: King-size bed 200cm. En suite bathroom with WC
Bedroom 3: Spacious. King-size bed 200cm
Bedroom 4: Circular bed 200cm, specially designed for people with back problems.
Cots and single beds can be provided for children if required.
En suite with bath to master bedroom
Large bathroom with bath en suite
Wet room with shower and WC
Extra WC outside
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The village of Olonzac is the capital of the Minervois and is lively and energetic all year round, and on Tuesdays hosts one of the best weekly markets in the area. The village has everything you'd ever need: cafés, bars, restaurants, grocery stores, bakers, wineries, butchers, doctors, a pharmacy, a hairdressers and more.
Only two miles away, the Canal du Midi runs through the village of Homps, where you can stroll along the banks in the shade of the trees or take a boat trip and relax on the water as you watch the world go by! The Canal du Midi is an UNESCO World Heritage Site - this 360 km network of navigable waterways links the Mediterranean and the Atlantic through 328 locks, aqueducts, bridges and tunnels and is one of the most remarkable feats of civil engineering in modern times. Built between 1667 and 1694, it helped pave the way for the Industrial Revolution.
The village of Minerve is only 20 mins away, and has been selected as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France! Near the village the river disappears underground in a large, naturally-carved tunnel which can be explored by the more adventurous in your group.
Within the village there is a sizeable artistic community and many of their workshops are open to the public.
During the summer season, the Lac de Jouarres has lifeguards and there is a restaurant/snack bar and sun-loungers for public use. You can walk the perimeter of the lake in just over an hour, and the swimming area has been prepared using pebbles and geotextiles to prevent weed growth. The sailing/fishing areas are away from the bathing area, so there's no need to worry about the two activities overlapping! In the summer season, a range of surf board courses is on offer in the sailing area. Only a 25 minute walk away.
Further afield, there's plenty to see and do thanks to range of opportunities for day trips. Try a day in Montpellier, Nîmes or Toulouse or explore the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean coast to discover ancient castles and picturesque villages that have been untouched by time. Walking and cycling are very popular in the Montagne Noire thanks to the rich diversity of wildlife and scenery. And if you really want to travel, the Spanish border is only an hour and a half away!
For a day on the beach, Narbonne-Plage or Valras-Plage are only a 35 minute drive away.
Nearest Airport Carcassonne, Béziers-Cap d'Agde, Toulouse, Perpignan
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Nearest Village 2 mins away
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Nearest Town/City 35 mins away
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|23 Sep 2023 - 08 Dec 2023||€3313|
|09 Dec 2023 - 29 Dec 2023||€3688|
|31 Dec 2023 - 29 Mar 2024||€3313|
|30 Mar 2024 - 19 Apr 2024||€3688|
|20 Apr 2024 - 24 May 2024||€3313|
|25 May 2024 - 21 Jun 2024||€3438|
|22 Jun 2024 - 20 Sep 2024||€3688|
|21 Sep 2024 - 06 Dec 2024||€3313|
|07 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024||€3688|
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- Security Deposit: €1000.00
- Guests are welcomed with nibbles on arrival and there would also be red and rosé wine from the region, milk, sugar, tea, eggs etc.
- All linen and towels, including pool towels, are provided.
- Long-term lets October - April available. Please enquire.
- 5 nights stay for Oct to late May accepted, 7 nights Saturday to Saturday for June to Sept.
Maid services, cook, driver, translator or babysitting services available on request.
Parking for one car only but there is ample parking outside, in addition.
You may be able to hear church bells during the day.
Highchair and cot available.
The house sleeps 8 Adults ( 4 Couples ) and there are 2 baby's cots, 2 high chairs and one single bed if necessary.
NB: For Christmas rentals, the owners decorate the house for the festive season. The pool and house heating is by fuel and guests need to request fuel for heating beforehand. They can pay the housekeeper on arrival.
Maria B. | May, 2022
It is a very nice house for a holiday with the family!
It is a very nice house for a holiday with the family. Enjoyed the large kitchen, the garden and the pool. Very private because it is a closed property. The town is small but has the stores needed to get groceries and specially good bread. We used it as a base to visit other places in Languedoc. Claire, the housekeeper was great !! She was very helpful.

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Notre Dame women complete first two days of competition at NCAA Championships
Charlotte Edmonds | Friday, March 22, 2019
Halfway through the 2019 swim and dive national championship, the Irish are looking to make up ground with the remaining two days of competition.
“The NCAAs is the pinnacle of our season,” head coach Mike Litzinger said. “To qualify for this meet you have to be in very elite company, so there’s general excitement about that.”
In his fourth year leading the Irish, Litzinger maintained that the biggest takeaway for him was the progress the program has made throughout his tenure, going from one swimmer qualifying for the national stage in 2016 to 12 swimmers and three divers competing this weekend in Austin, Texas.
“The excitement of having a pretty full team is also very motivating,” he said. “We’re participating as a team.”
On day one, junior Abbie Dolan started things out for the Irish as the leadoff leg in the 800-meter relay, followed by junior Lauren Heller, sophomore Skylar Fore and, finally, senior Kyra Sarazen, who touched the wall in 19th place, just seconds off the school record.
“For us to be right on our very best was very solid,” Litzinger said. “The thing that stood out for me was Abbie Dolan’s leadoff leg was one of the fastest … so that bodes well for her individual event coming up.”
The Irish returned to the pool Thursday for two relays and one individual race. The Irish claimed 24th place in their first event of the day — the 200-meter freestyle relay. Meanwhile, sophomore Lindsay Stone swam a 4:46.97 500-meter freestyle to finish fifth in her heat. Finally, the 400-meter medley relay took the pool, finishing in 22nd.
On the other end of the pool, sophomore diver Kelly Straub claimed the highest individual finish of the meet thus far, tallying 281.55 points for 20th place in the one-meter competition.
“The diving is a young group … they’ve done a tremendous job to get to the point,” Litzinger said. “They just need to step up and get their job done.”
As Litzinger and the women’s team descended upon the Texas Swimming Center, the men’s team remained in South Bend, preparing to make its own trip to Austin on Sunday, with competition opening Wednesday. Although both teams have primarily competed as a unit in dual meets, Litzinger said their makeup and strategy are quite different, with the women featuring a stronger upperclassmen presence.
“Kyra Sarazen, Abbie Dolan, Alice Treuth, Nikki Smith — they’ve done a really good job leading a really young group of kids,” he said.
Meanwhile, the men’s team will only be sending four athletes — junior Aaron Schultz, sophomore Zach Yeadon and freshmen Marci Barta and Josh Bottelberghe.
“I’m leaning on our coaches and their experience to help guide that,” Litzinger said of the young quartet.
Those same coaches are the key to Litzinger’s whole system. The unique challenge of coaching two separate teams at such an important point of the season didn’t seem to faze the head coach, who credited his supporting staff as being a huge part of his coaching ability, with two assistants staying home “wrapping up the guys.”


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Volcanoes National Park is the most popular national park for mountain gorilla trekking. Located in Northern Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park (PNV) is the Rwandan part of the Virunga Region that extends to Uganda and Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Things to Do in Volcanoes National Park
MORNING CONDUCTED ACTIVITIES IN VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
The major tourist activities conducted in Volcanoes national Park include gorilla tracking. Every day travelers from all over the world enjoy gorilla tracking safaris within this bamboo forested park! Gorilla Tracking starts at around 8am and the end is determined by the movement of Gorillas. Mountain Gorilla trekking is the first thought for activities to visitors in Rwanda.
Golden Monkey trekking – it also starts in the morning after briefing at around 7:30 and tourists set off to trek Golden Monkeys from 8am just like Gorilla trekkers. Golden Monkey trekking is the second major tourist activity in Volcanoes National Park and Rwanda at large.
Escorted Bird Watching Walks – Volcanoes National park and the surrounding areas are heaven for all kinds of local birds that do not easily thrive in the surrounding agricultural plots, where natural shelter is rare and disturbance by human activity high. Over 40 species of birds (of which a few species and or subspecies are endemic to the Albertine Rift forests) have been identified on.
You can be given professional birding guides to help you enjoy birding. The local guides staying in the area are well knowledgeable about the available birds. Binoculars are a must! Birds are especially active in the morning between 7am and 9.30am and in the afternoon between 4pm and 6pm.
Mountain Bike Excursions – You can hire bikes from Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge – there are serviced mountain bikes available at the lodge for guests to use. You can as well be given a guide to take guests on an escorted mountain bike ride to explore the local area.
Visit Musanze caves – it is a memorable experience to walk through musanze cave. It is dark inside but visitors are given torches to provide light while in the caves. The excise is guided by experts to make it enjoyable and knowledgeable.
AFTERNOON CONDUCTED ACTIVITIES
Some simple tourist activities can be done in the afternoon like visiting the beautiful twin Lakes; Bulera and Ruhondo. After morning activities, you guide driver can take you to see the beautiful sceneries surrounding the lakes. Take photos, swim, and sports fishing, take guided walk around the Lakes, canoe ride among others.
Community walks in Musanze region– visit the pygmies at Muhabura hotel, visit the local markets. While on community walks, interact with the local residents, participate in their daily activities like digging, fetching water, collecting firewood, refining local beer and building local houses.
Visit the Iby’wacu cultural village – it is situated near volcanoes National park – where here, gain skills in hunting, grinding, treating diseases with local herbs. Enjoy music, dance and drama and you are free to join the group.
Afternoon relaxation while viewing the series of the mighty Virunga ranges – take photos of Volcanoes like Karisimbi (the highest in the virungas), Bisoke Volcano, Mgahinga Volcano, Sabyinyo Volcano and so on.


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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina looks out on the Arabian Gulf from the base of Palm Jumeirah. Dubai International Marine Club is next door- and Emirates Golf Club is a 2-minute drive. The resort offers windsurfing- kayaking- and tennis- and The Dubai Mall is 5 minutes south.
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Making tax digital update
Making tax digital for business (MTDfb) is a new government project to overhaul how taxpayers record and report income to HMRC. The project is to be implemented in stages over the next few years.
The government has confirmed in the Budget that some of the requirements have been deferred for another year. The result of this announcement is that unincorporated businesses and unincorporated landlords with annual turnover:
- More than £85,000 (VAT threshold) will need to comply with the requirements of MTDfB from the start of accounting periods which begin after 5 April 2018
- More than £10,000, but under the VAT threshold will need to comply from the start of accounting periods which begin after 5 April 2019.
Companies and partnerships with a turnover above £10 million will not be required to adhere to digital reporting requirements within MTDfB until April 2020.
Draft legislation has been issued to show how MTDfb will operate, and further details are covered in the Finance Bill 2017.
MTDfb will have the following requirements for businesses, self-employed and landlord:
- Digital reporting using cloud-based software, such as QuickBooks
- Quarterly reporting to HMRC using a Digital Tax Account
- Provide an end of year declaration to HMRC using the DTA
If you would like more advice on getting ready for the digital tax account please get it touch.


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Airports and airlines are rushing to offer preflight Covid-19 testing to help passengers avoid 14-day quarantines imposed by certain states and many foreign governments. The goal: to build confidence in travel.
Hawaiian Airlines has started offering passengers a $150 at-home saliva test ahead of flights. Passengers self-collect while being watched on a video call and ship the tests overnight.
Passenger testing is seen as a way to limit the spread of Covid-19, but it won’t eliminate it. Several Caribbean islands began accepting visitors who had a negative test within 72 hours of arrival, and the number of Covid-19 cases has jumped.
The fundamental problem is that someone could get infected after taking the test, and that testing isn’t always accurate. Also, the virus may take several days to show up on a test. It appears that a plan emphasizing testing proved imperfect at the White House.
Lt. Gov. Josh Green, a physician who has suffered a mild case of Covid-19, says it’s a necessary risk to help workers and businesses survive.
“We cannot put our head in the sand and wait until March or April or May until a vaccine has significantly decreased risk,” he says. “This is the safest you can do and have any hope of restoring economic activity.”


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Stop Hunger Now
Today we packed food bags with the program Stop Hunger Now. First we put dried soy in a funnel, then a vitamin pack, then we added dried veggies, and 1 scoop of rice. All of the food went into a bag. Next we weighed the bag and made sure it was between 389-394 grams. Then with the sealing machine we closed the bag, put a sticker on it and put it in a packaging box.
The food bags look small but feed 6 people each. They will be sent by Stop Hunger Now to people in other countries who need food.
I found on their website that the organizational mission is stated as "To end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-saving aid to the world's most vulnerable and by creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources."
Here is a picture of OC Kids Giving Back packing food.

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In Store | Holiday Decor Handmade in Brooklyn
Is it really that time of year again? This year has been quite the whirlwind for many of us, and because of this, we decided to start releasing our holiday merchandise earlier than usual. We've also made it a mission to hand make ornaments at the shop. All our orange garlands and orange ornaments are handmade from start to finish at our Brooklyn, NY location. We purchase the oranges locally, slice them, dry them, and hand make the garland at our studio. It's a team effort!
We're so lucky to have some amazing customers and friends that have contributed their talent to our handmade collection. Local Brooklyn artist Bria Deserio handmade and painted wonderful Pawnaments.
Another Painted Swan team effort is sourcing locally and making cinnamon stick bundles in various sizes. A simple yet elegant decor item that gives off a deliciously warm scent.

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From the first Masala bond listing in London in 2007, London Stock Exchange is now the world’s largest Masala bond centre. To ensure the success of this financing stream - and to help Masala bonds evolve from a specialist to a mainstream asset class - we have developed long-term strategic partnerships with issuers to continue this successful journey.
“London has been a long-term partner for Indian firms looking to raise finance in the global capital markets; the development of an additional platform for the listing and trading of fixed income should be welcomed.”
Piyush Goyal, Honourable Minister for Power, Coal and Renewable Energy, May 2017
"London Stock Exchange continues to distinguish itself by offering a wide range of financial instruments and enjoys unshakeable trust from international investors."
Deepak Parekh, Chairman, HDFC
The General Manager of Bank of China Limited London Branch and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of China (UK) Limited this morning opened the market at the London Stock Exchange to mark the listing of USD 2.2 Billion of Bank of China Sustainable Bonds. The bonds included outstanding Blue, Transition, and Biodiversity bonds, along with the recent ground-breaking and innovative Sustainability Re-l
On 22 July Phoenix Group plc completed the acquisition of ReAssure Group plc from Swiss Re Group. The transaction is another significant milestone on Phoenix’s growth journey and has established Phoenix as the largest long-term savings and retirement business in the UK with circa £300 billion of assets under administration and circa 14 million policies.
London Stock Exchange today welcomes the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan placing its US$500m 4.95% due July 2025 and US$1.25bn 5.85% due July 2030 dual-tranche benchmark Eurobonds to the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market. The deal was more than 6 times oversubscribed, receiving bids in excess of $6.25bn.
The Kingdom intends to use the net proceeds of the issue of the Notes to finan
London Stock Exchange welcome Riyad Bank for a Market Open Ceremony, to celebrate the admission of USD 1.5 bn USD Tier 2 Sukuk. The Market Open Ceremony was attended by Riyad Bank senior management, including CEO Mr. Tareq Al Sadhan, Saudi Ambassador to the UK His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Bin Bandar Al Saud, Rt Hon Conor Burns MP, Minister of State DIT and other dignitaries.


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1st March, 2019
Zaria in Kaduna State on Thursday recorded its first rainfall in 2019, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
The rainfall began at about 9:50 p.m. with showers.
It started after many had gone to bed.
When contacted on phone, a large scale farmer in Zaria, Malam Musa Dogara appreciated God Almighty for the blessing.
“We are happy that Almighty Allah, the creator of the heavens and the earth and all that contained therein, has blessed us with first rainfall in 2019 today.
“We pray Allah (SWT) will give us a blissful and bountiful rainy season and we hope government will make fertilisers, insecticides and other farming input readily available very early at subsidised prices.”
He said the rainfall had also made the environment cool and conducive.
Dogara advised farmers to get ready for the annual cultivation, adding that it seemed the rains might probably commence early.
He appealed to farmers to form cooperative societies, to benefit from different government policies and programmes.

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Church Women United South Bay Area seeks to work for diversity, unity, and justice towards a better quality of life for those disenfranchised in the South Bay Area. Empowering Christian women to transform their lives, and navigate their destiny to the fullest potential. We are supporting in 2014, I Can Fly International. Kaykenya Center for Excellence, The TAPP Project, The Guatemala Project, Mothers In Action, Inglewood Area Ministers Association’s Adopt A School Program, and the Tom Mesereau Legal Clinic, housed right here in the City of Champions. To view clinic dates, click on the link www.mesereaufreelegalclinic.com.
National Headquarters - www.churchwomen.org


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Luis Silberwasser, the CEO, will be in charge of key talks with the NBA at a time when the value of live sports rights is skyrocketing.
Warner Bros. Discovery Sports will be led by Luis Silberwasser as chairman and CEO.
Warner Bros. Discovery, the media conglomerate formed by the merger of HBO and "90 Day Fiancé" owners, announced on Thursday that it had hired an executive to oversee the company's multi....
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On this edition of the Washington Page, KCII News speaks with Dee Goldman, Coralville Lake Operations Manager, about water levels in the lake and Iowa River.
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The Best Bowling Alley in Rocklin, CA
Sign up for a Bowling League Today!
Similar to other organized sports, league bowling has a lot to offer. Get some exercise, meet new people, improve your game, and have a great time! Day or night, we have leagues for every skill level!
Unlike other sports, you don’t have to be the best bowler to win. Leagues are formed with the average bowler in mind. All of our leagues are handicap leagues which equals out the playing field. It allows the 100 average bowler to compete with and against the 200 average bowler, and it’s all in good fun.
- Winter leagues run from September through May
- Summer leagues run from June through August
Summer league info coming soon!
- 2 free games each week for practice
- League bowling rates
- Free shoe rental
- 15% off menu items in our restaurant
- Cash prizes from league prize fund
Sign up for our special Beer Ball League . . . EVERY participant receives a bowling ball branded with their choice of four great beer logos in addition to participating in a super-fun league! The league starts Monday, September 21st, so register today!
Children LOVE to bowl! We are dedicated to providing a safe and fun place for children of all ages to come and enjoy great fun, great exercise, and a skill they can use for a lifetime! It is recommended that youth get at least 60 minutes of exercise every day. Just 3 games of bowling is a fun and engaging way to help your kids get their 60 a day!
We have several great youth programs to choose from. During summer, we also have the Kids Bowl Free program which is a great compliment to our youth programs below.
We offer coaching by certified coaches and bowlers earn USBC awards. Bowlers can do the 12 for $12 and receive their own bowling ball! All bowlers must purchase a membership; it varies from $5 to $17, depending on benefits.
Youth Programs Now Available!
- High school bowling is the fastest growing sport in America
- There are no benchwarmers in bowling; everyone participates
- Homeschool leagues are quickly becoming popular
- Just bowling 2 games completes 40 of your 60 minutes of physical activity for a day . . . bowl a 3rd game and get your 60 in
- Bowling helps shape you up. It works tendons, joints, and ligaments in your arms and legs plus improves balance, flexibility, and posture.
- Bowling helps with weight control and loss. Bowling 2 games can burn between 320 to 580 calories!
- Bowling 2 games exercises 184 muscles while swinging around 576 pounds!
Kids Bowl Free
Beginning June 1, 2015 and running through September 15, 2015, the Kids Bowl free will be rockin’ at Strikes Unlimited! This program is designed to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time during their summer break.
Children age 18 and younger who are registered with the Kids Bowl Free program through Strikes Unlimited in Rocklin will receive 2 free games of bowling, all summer long (see days and times below)*. Valued at over $500 per child!
Read official Press Release.
The Family Pass was created to allow for adult family members to enjoy bowling throughout the summer as well.
- Pricing starts at $24.95 and includes 2 GAMES PER PERSON PER DAY.
- The Family Pass covers up to 4 adult family members. The price of the pass covers all 4 members.
- You may purchase the family pass at any time during the program.
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 10:00pm
**Subject to lane availability – 10 lanes reserved for this program
Rules and Restrictions
- Not good for use with daycare outings, camps, business or club outings, or birthday party celebrations.
- Purchased Family Passes are valid for use only during posted Kids Bowl Free times and when bowling with a Kids Bowl Free child from your family.
- *Standard shoe rental rates apply.
- Must present printed coupon to front desk attendant
- Subject to lane availability – 10 lanes reserved for this program
Read the FAQs about the Kids Bowl Free Program here.
We have a very busy schedule but we try to go bowl every night that we can. We have a 5-, 7-, and 13-year-old that all love bowling. Thank you so much KidsBowlFree for giving us this extra chance to spend together as a family and have fun. It’s 7:30 am and I’ve already heard “are we bowling tonight?” I hope you guys continue to do this next year as well. THANKS AGAIN! –Julie–

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The average consumer is probably pretty happy about this new feature -- ads can, of course, be annoying. And they raise privacy concerns among users, who rarely understand or even know how data are being collected from their devices and the sites they visit to build profiles for advertisers. Apple's clearly decided to make privacy a selling point for its products, as compared to ad-and-data fueled giants such as Google and Facebook. Apple chief executive Tim Cook has made clear that Apple's not in the data-collection business.
But over at Nieman Journalism Lab, Joshua Benton makes the point that this could be very bad for, well, anyone trying to make money on the Internet. It's already hard to make money on small mobile ads, and yet mobile is the way more and more people are accessing sites. That equation becomes even more difficult if you're trying to provide any content for free; free, on the Internet, basically means ad-supported. Giving every iPhone, iPad and iPod touch user a fairly easy way to block ads erodes that even further.
(And he notes, if you're a cynic, it would be easy to see this as a way for Apple to drive news organizations to its News app.)
Companies that make money from ads have complained about ad-blockers before -- most recently and notably, Google's Larry Page said that the company is looking for ways to make better, less annoying ads to reduce consumers' desire to get rid of them.
Apple's iOS 9 will officially launch this fall, though users can sign up to use a pre-release version in July.


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