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The Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has made public transit more accessible by adding two online payment portals and expanding its cash-based partnerships to mobile.
The RideRTC web portal helps customers manage and track their RideRTC app from their computer. Riders can now plan their journeys and buy tickets in advance while traveling using their smartphone or at home on their desktop or laptop computer.
Additionally, the new paratransit payment web portal allows customers to purchase their passes online and create an account where they can set up recurring payments and track their payment history.
According to the commission, the accounts of paratransit customers are updated the same day they are purchased, giving them immediate access to passes and eliminating the three to five day wait following their purchase.
According to the RTC, extending cash to mobile partnerships with retailers like Dollar-General and 7-Eleven will allow customers to purchase bus passes with cash at more than 350 locations and then load the fare in the RideRTC app.
Additionally, new on-board Europay, MasterCard and Visa (EMV) validators have been installed on all fixed-route RTC transit buses and are located closer to the fare box. These validators are part of the RTC’s work to add a rechargeable touch card and build for future contactless payment options.


Home to birds, mammals, reptiles, and very nice people—Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary has it all. Last winter I made my second visit there, five years after the first. It may have been snowing at home in Colorado, but southern Florida was supposed to be warm—wasn’t it? The day before had been lovely, but this morning dawned damp and gray, with tendrils of fog creeping over the wetlands. I arrived at 7, just as the admissions office opened, knowing I had to be done to meet Pete for lunch. Well, a late lunch, at least! I wanted to make the most of my time as I walked the 2.25 mile boardwalk.
I don’t mind fog, as it transforms a place into mysterious, and offers a myriad of photo ops. Droplets of water highlighted the spider webs, the birds were still mostly asleep, and a subtle drip, drip broke the silence.
Then, slowly, the fog burned off, the sun came out, and the swamp was open for business! My first stop was the feeding station, where Painted Buntings, Northern Cardinals, and an Ovenbird poked the weeds for breakfast. A female Ruby-throated Hummingbird drank nectar from the feeder. Being from the western half of the country, I was thrilled to be seeing eastern birds, even the common ones.
More people arrived, and we began helping each other see and identify the birds, such as this Blue-headed Vireo. There was a common purpose, and I appreciated hanging out with other birders, especially those more familiar with the local species than I am.
Slowly, we walked the boardwalk. I tend to lag behind, as I’m focused as much on my photography as I am on the birds. One by one, I checked my sightings off the checklist provided at the entrance.
As the morning brightened, the birds became more and more active. At times, I hardly knew where to look—at the Gray Catbird in that tree, or the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher overhead… or maybe that sparrow—which one was it?—on the fence in front of me. It was wonderfully overwhelming.
Of course, the swamp holds more than birds. Green and brown anoles scampered up and down the tree trunks. Eastern Gray Squirrels skittered along the branches, turtles lined up on fallen logs, and of course there was the obligatory alligator, lurking in the dark water. At one point, a young raccoon bolted from his hiding place in the crown of a palm tree and adeptly ran down the trunk and into the underbrush. In fact, the 13,000 acre property is home to 34 species of mammal, including armadillos, foxes, opossums, bears, and the Florida Panther!
Even the plants are fascinating. Strangler Figs live up to their name. Bromeliads line branches, flowers bloom even in winter, and the sanctuary protects the endangered Ghost Orchid. In addition, the swamp includes the largest old growth Bald Cypress forest in North America.
Both of my visits have been in the winter, although there was a marked difference between early January and mid-February. My first trip happened to coincide with a drought and a sudden cold spell—although it had been in the 90s the day before, the day of my visit was only one degree above freezing! Much of the swamp was dry, with the bald cypress standing in cracked mud instead of water.
This time, the weather was perfect. Some early migrants had already arrived; I was thrilled to see this Short-tailed Hawk, a lifer, soaring overhead.
However, if you go during the warmer months, beware. There are biting flies present from March to November (and worst from April through June), and they aren’t deterred by repellants, including DEET. No thank you!
The sanctuary is open every day unless closed by extreme weather (this is Florida, after all, and hurricanes are possible). The abundance of wildlife is well worth the price of admission ($14 at this time; cheaper for Audubon members, students, and youth).
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I have followed your blog for a few years and relate to many of your ideas and experiences. I’m a native Coloradan with a degree in field biology and worked in a plant nursery for several years before stopping to raise my children. My husband and I are now considering a move to Florida. I’m excited about the possibilities for birding and seeing the wildlife there. This latest post has kindled more enthusiasm for our possible move. Thank you for sharing your photos and thoughts with us!


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The free fitness community November Project is known for many things: sweaty hugs, F-bombs, wooden oar-handles, crowd-surfing, PR pigs, costumes, playing cards, spray-paint. The list goes on. It’s also high on civic engagement, with workouts held at different public locations around the city, from municipal plazas, beaches, and tennis courts to underpasses, subway stations, even old landfills.
“The city is our playground,” says NP co-founder Bojan Mandaric. “There is absolutely no reason to pay for a gym. That’s how this movement got started in the first place. We wanted to get fit and not pay for it. That we got to know our city on a whole other level was a huge bonus.”
Mandaric and fellow NP co-founder Brogan Graham (the pair were crew mates at Boston’s Northeastern University) just released their first book: November Project: The Book: Inside the Free Grassroots Fitness Movement That’s Taking Over the World. In it, they not only detail the evolution of their sweaty love-powered community, which has spread to 30 cities in North America and Europe, but how you can start your own “tribe” and use city space for a kick-ass sweat sesh—all for the cost of a breath of fresh air. Below, Mandaric and November Project tribe member Derrick Shallcross take us to a local playground (run, don’t drive, there) for some of their favorite exercises.

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About This Listing
The upper story of our carriage house, The Springfield, is a home we created for ourselves while we renovated the main house on the property. It is sophisticated yet warm and cozy at the same time. You will enjoy your privacy inside or on the deck, and can look out at the beautiful trees which surround the property. It will be your oasis in which to relax from the outside world, yet only a 5 minute walk (on level ground) to the center of Mill Valley. If you feel more adventurous, you can explore the majestic nature of Cascade Canyon or Mt. Tam which begins just down the block.
The apartment is composed of a living room, open kitchen, bedroom, bathroom with glass-tiled European shower which is beautifully lit by a diffused glass window in the shower, and a deck off the bedroom. The bedroom has a queen size bed, feathertop mattress, and the linens are "second to none". It is outfitted with wireless internet and a modern AV system which includes digital cable, flat screen tv, and dvd/cd player. The kitchen has a gas stove and large refrigerator. Parking is always available right in front of the house.
We can direct you to local shops and restaurants in Mill Valley, Sausalito and beyond if you would like to explore. The opportunities for incredible dining experiences in the Bay Area are probably too numerous for your short stay, but you might want to explore some if you have time.
From the moment you arrive at our carriage house you will know that you've found a gem property with comfortable and tasteful furnishings, 5 star amenities, and the prime location in the heart of Mill Valley.
If you prefer a shorter stay (less than 3 night minimum), we can accomodate you with a supplemental cleaning fee.
We absolutely loved this charming cottage in Mill Valley. The setting was peaceful and serene but only a short easy walk to get to Sweetwater or the theatre in the middle of Mill Valley. We also walked up the Cascade Falls trail which is a short couple blocks away - though amazing giant redwoods. We also appreciated the treats our hosts had left for use in the kitchen! No need to run to the store that first night. Oh, the cottage includes a fabulous patio deck that was the perfect spot for coffee in the morning.
This backyard cottage is delightful and Joel, the host, is attentive who cares about your needs II suggested more updated kitchen things for cooking andI also thought the TV would be better in the living room rather than the bedroom. These suggestions in no way detracts from the great experience at this restful place. The neighborhood , a splendid walk to town and throughout the beautiful Redwood tree lined streets is spectacular. . It's peaceful, quiet and truly a refuge. It sits above the garage with 15 steps. Not a problem at all, Just to let you know in case stairs are not easy to negotiate. Many thanks to Joel, a truly wonderful host.
We had a wonderful stay at Joel and Jane's carriage house in Mill Valley. It was clean, cozy and comfortable, very well equipped, nicely decorated, and very peaceful. The location combined being near the redwoods and nice neighborhood and nature walks and also very close to town. The hosts are lovely, friendly people and very helpful with advice while also leaving us feel as alone as we wanted. I expect we'll be staying there again in the future. Their garden was exceptionally beautiful. Thank you to Jane and Joel.
I'm a frequent visitor to Mill Valley and Norcal and have stayed at a dozen places (from aibnb to top hotels) and it's pretty simple: if you're looking for a "steal" on lodging in the Bay Area, you should start your trip by booking Jane and Joel's place immediately.
Aside from being the sweetest hosts imaginable, you'll get one of the best values and coolest locations in Mill Valley....
The pictures truly don't do the place justice - the apartment is cozy and bright, thoughtfully decorated and perfectly maintained; the bathroom was spotless and of hotel caliber; the kitchen was tidy, compact, and had everything needed to make coffee or a full meal; linens were clean and like new; heat/AC worked (website hidden)/Satellite/Internet gear all up-to-date and fast. And the quiet location was a luxury of its own.
Other perks? The center of Mill Valley - boutiques, coffee, a market, restaurants, movie theater - is a super short walk down the street - or through the Redwoods. Parking is easy. San Francisco is only 15-20 minutes away and Muir Beach, Stinson Beach, and hiking are right out your door or a short drive. The location and home are the perfect launching point for exploring the Bay Area or even day tripping to wine country.
I could go on with the superlatives but I want to be able to book it on my next trip...highly recommended!
I had a great stay with Joel and Jane. Jane and Joel were very friendly but also respected my space (I only saw them a few times over the weekend). I mainly interacted with Joel and he was very responsive to all my requests. The cottage is well decorated and it is clear that the owners put a lot of thought and care in maintaining it. There were a number of nice small touches like stocking the kitchen with misc things (butter, olive oil, fruit, etc). The bed was very comfortable (I am picky about beds and often don’t sleep well in hotel beds). It is amazing located. Once I arrived I didn't need to get back into my car until it was time to leave. You are short walk into town for food or entertainment and only a block from Cascade road which leads to a number of hiking trails. I hope I get a chance to stay here again. Thank you Joel and Jane!
One note, I have AT&T wireless and the coverage in the cottage was very spotty. There were a number of places where I couldn't make calls. I was ok with that but could imagine it being a problem for others.
I was the guest of the Rosenbergs for 8 wonderful nights. They were most gracious and hospitable hosts - I couldn't have asked for a warmer welcome and attention to my needs throughout my stay. Their little apt. is charming, to say the least, and very comfortable. They've paid a lot of attention to details in their very attractively decorated apt. - it's a gem! I only hope that my glowing review, and I'm sure those of others to follow, won't make this special place too hard to book in the future!
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About the Host, Jane (Rio) Joel
We've lived on both coasts (NY and CA) and have been back in the San Francisco area for quite some time now. Mill Valley is a treasure but we love to travel (Europe, Asia and South America) to take in different cultures, meet people, and experience the local food, music, art, architecture and nature. This is a special location from which to explore the trails of Marin County or to drive a short distance to San Francisco, Berkeley or Napa Valley...and if you need suggestions don't hesitate to ask. We are just 100 meters from the Mill Valley Library, Old Mill Park and less than a 5 minute walk to Mill Valley Beer Works (check out the (website hidden) review), Peets, the Depot and entertainment (142 Throckmorton and The Sweetwater).

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Jasmine with her daughter Margaret and son Myron
Photo: from personal archive Jasmine
The youngest son of the singer loves to “fly” in her arms
While vacationing in Dubai, the singer discovered that her five year old daughter is starting to imitate. “Margaret is my little reflection, she tries to dress like me, repeats my gestures, constantly singing. It would probably be an artist” — is proud of Jasmine. The singer took to the Emirates and sons — 19-year-old Michael and one-year-old Myron.
In Dubai Jasmine with my daughter “walking” their most fashionable summer dresses
For the younger child this is not the first journey. In December, when Myron was only eight months, he has already visited in the Maldives. About how she’s resting with the baby, the singer said with a laugh: “Someone on the beach is parasailing, someone flies on the skis, and someone fly through the air on mother’s handles”. Myron climbed down from her mother’s arms, only if he was carried to the water. “Son loves to splash, and I think will soon begin to swim”, says Jasmine.


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Some 1,200 Jews visited Kever Yosef (the Tomb of Joseph) on Monday night, with IDF troops accompanying worshippers who arrived for what has become a regular monthly event at the site. Monday night marked not only the seventh night of Hanukkah, but also Rosh Chodesh – the new Jewish month of Tevet. Many of those attending were Breslov Hassidim, but there were also attendees from other Hassidic groups, along with many residents of towns in Judea and Samaria.
The late-night visit, in which worshippers came to read Tehillim (psalms) and say penitential prayers was marred when an Arab thug from the area threw stones at the worshippers. IDF troops arrested the Arab. Kever Yosef is located inside the PA-controlled city of Shechem. Although nominally – and according to the Oslo Accords officially – under Israeli control, the site and its surroundings is for all practical purposes controlled by the PA.
Currently, Jews are allowed to visit the Tomb only by special permit of the IDF. Groups that attempt to pray there without such permits are often arrested by the army. According to the Oslo Accords, Israelis are supposed to have free access to the site, but Arab rioters have several times destroyed the Tomb, and the IDF has barred Jews from going there because of fear of Arab violence.
Several weeks ago, PA police opened fire at a group of Breslov Hassidim as they were trying to enter the site. According to a report, a PA police officer chased a group of Breslov Hassidim and then opened fire at them, hitting one and wounding him lightly. He was able to escape, along with the others.
Last April, Palestinian Authority soldiers killed yeshiva student Ben Yosef Livnat as he was returning from prayers at Joseph’s Tomb.
One Israeli who refused to leave the site Monday night, after IDF soldiers declared the event ove, was arrested as well. He was questioned and released.

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Marvin Thomas is the very picture of persevering through adversity. No matter what any of us endeavor to do we are going to meet obstacles along the way. That has certainly been true for Marv. As you listen to our interview think about the obstacles that have been thrown at you. How did you deal with them? How have you dealt with adversity? Did they become roadblocks or merely speed bumps along the way. Listen as Marv shares his own adversity and the attitude he had that helped him overcome them.
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>I'm still dealing with Glorantha as a bronze age world, and the Romans
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It's really more of an Iron Age world, which just happens to use bronze. (We certainly used Iron Age cultures as visual inspiration for King of Dragon Pass.)
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Glorantha/HW/RQ page: http://www.pensee.com/dunham/glorantha.html Imagination is more important than knowledge. -- Albert Einstein
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Pay day loans perform a role that is prominent todayвЂ™s culture вЂ“ providing the capability to quickly borrow a tiny bit of cash, to generally meet unanticipated expenses like replacing your boiler or fixing your car or truck. We talk with numerous users who say so long as you repay them on time, whatвЂ™s the major problem?
Here are our top three risks of utilizing payday advances вЂ“ this could help you produce the best choice the next time you made a decision to borrow.
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The total repayable is ВЈ1055 to put that into perspective, if you borrowed the same amount from Police Credit Union at 9.9% APR over the course of year. What this means is it costs almost ВЈ200 less to borrow from your Credit Union for the compared to what payday lenders charge for just one month year!
You shall hear individuals explore the pay day loan trap. This is how some one struggles to generally meet their month-to-month payment and attempts to it well by firmly taking another cash advance.
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Our last danger is the fact that borrowing from a Payday Lender will probably have negative effect on your capability to have credit later on from more main-stream providers.
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We know that these provider will run a credit check, but did you know all credit guide agencies differentiate payday advances in your credit history?
Some home loan providers especially state that they can maybe not lend to candidates with a payday advances history, even though it is often paid back in complete as well as on time. The reason behind it is because what this means is there is certainly an underlying issue with budgeting and cash administration.
Applicants by using these characteristics pose a greater danger whenever fulfilling month-to-month home loan repayments.
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Payday Advances: Short-Term Fix, Long-Term Dilemmas
By Jordan Woods
None of us actually understands as soon as the opportunity that is next come our means or once the next crisis could hit. This really is a primary reason that in another of our past installments, we chatted exactly about the techniques and importance of saving. But, for people who have maybe perhaps not implemented a preserving and cost management plan, a crisis is devastating and can to building a desperate decision: trying to get a cash advance. a pay day loan is really a short-term loan with unreasonable charges. Data reveal that roughly 12 million Us Americans utilize pay day loans between paychecks and wind up having to pay over $9 billion bucks in loan charges. Additionally, the normal pay day loan borrower (58%) requires approximately five months to economically cure the mortgage. A review of the numbers is likely to make it effortless to observe how just exactly just what appears like a fix that is quick have long-lasting effects for the funds.
LetвЂ™s state your ice box prevents working unexpectedly and you have to change it instantly and also you have actually restricted resources to pull from to have the money as well as a advertising for payday loan happens. You make an application for the utmost loan quantity for Michigan which can be $600 in addition to the optimum fees lenders may charge, $76. If it is time for you to repay the mortgage, you can expect to owe the first $676. $676 and a new refrigeratorвЂ“not too bad, right? Nonetheless, you may be currently paycheck that is living paycheckвЂ“and now the next check is brief $676 because, specially with online lenders, they might need usage of your money in order to gather in the loan in your next paycheck. You’ll request more hours to cover from the loan, nonetheless that may incur an extra charge. Think about if you borrow a little bit simply to allow you to float between pay durations? In the event that you borrowed $100 (plus $15 in fees) every a couple of weeks for per year, youвЂ™d end up spending $391 in loan costs for the 12 months rather than placing that cash into a cost cost savings plan.
It may be the situation for you personally that minus the loan, your lease re re re payment may be later. Your bank card might be overdue. But even as we stated inside our installment on credit card debt, it really is definitely better to describe your needs towards the individuals or organizations your debt cash to before operating to get short-term loans with a high charges. The way that is best in order to avoid dropping victim to predatory financing is through producing and sticking a cost savings and cost management plan. Saving at dollar that is least a time can give $365 by the finish of the season. Begin little and work your path to an even more aggressive savings plan as your self- confidence grows. DonвЂ™t get discouraged. Monetary security is really a marathon, perhaps maybe not really a sprint.

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received high praise from the former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, who named him the "best driver" in a recent interview.
Triple World Champion Max Verstappen won 19 out of 22 races in the 2023 season, leading Red Bull
Racing to the most dominant season in F1 history
Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone acknowledged the incredible achievement of the driver with his entire team from Milton Keynes. He told Sport Bild:
"They have patiently endured Mercedes' victories in recent years by replacing every weak link one by one and having the best team, the best design, the best car, and the best driver. Christian Horner has done an excellent job."
Mercedes has been the dominant team in F1
ever since the 2014 season up until 2021, when Red Bull finally stood up to them.
Ecclestone, on the other hand, suggested the problem isn't in the car but in the driver, as he said Verstappen could win with any of the teams in the top four.
"Max is the measure of everything at the moment. You could put him in a McLaren, but probably also in a Ferrari or Mercedes, and he would win."
Moreover, the 93-year-old recognized the talent in the new McLaren driver, who just finished his first season, during which he almost broke Hamilton's record for most points in the rookie year.
has only been in F1 for one season, but he is already deemed as one of the drivers with the most tremendous potential on the grid in 2024.
Ecclestone believes the young Australian has what it takes to become the World Champion. He added: "Oscar Piastri impressed me the most. One day, he will be champion."


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Aspect- Woodland, Deep Shade
Seed Count- 5 approx.
One of the plant world’s strangest creations. Black flowers resembling bat faces, with 30cm long whiskers. Weirdly wonderful. Makes a splendid pot or basket for a well-lit bathroom, veranda or window sill. Sub-tropical plant.
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Before sowing soak seed in warm water for 24 hours. Keep the water warm, such as in a thermos flask. Sow on moist seed raising mixture. Just lightly cover seed with mix. Light is needed for seed germination. Enclose in plastic bag to keep up humidity. 25-27°C optimum temperature if using a heat bed. Germination takes minimum approx. 30 days, and some seeds much longer. Once germinated place in a well aired and lit area to grow on in pots.
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Needs warmth and humidity. Enjoys sub-tropical conditions or a protected site. Likes shelter, lit but out of direct sun, like a veranda, porch, window sill. Protect from frosts. Prefers well drained soil – Sandy or Loam; Alkaline, Neutral or Acid.

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Pioneer GM-D9704 1600Watts Max Power Class-FD 4-Channel Bridgeable Car Amplifier
An amplifier shouldn't take up too much space, especially in your car. This Class-D amps might just be what you're looking for. It combines a 1-Ohm stable circuit, installation flexibility and a superior high-power output.
High Quality Sound Parts and Tuning
Audio film capacitors and low-impedance coil are used for the output LC filter to ensure excellent sound quality. Audio tuning based on the reproduction of the original audio source allows everyone to experience the difference in sound quality when connected.
Variable HPF & LPF
For exra flexibility, variable LPF and HPF make audio frequency more adjustable according to subwoofer characteristics and personal listening preferences.
- GM-D9704 / GM-D8704 - Variable LPF/ HPF: 40 - 500Hz
- GM-G9701 / GM-D8701 - Variable LPF / HPF: 40 - 240Hz
- GM-D9705 - Variable LDF / HPF(A-Ch. and B-Ch.): 40 - 500Hz
- Variable LPF (SW-Ch.): 40 - 500Hz
Automatic Signal Sensing and Turn-On
Pioneer's Class-D amplifier automatically selects an input signal mode between the RCA level and the speaker level detecting an input signal. In the case of speaker line input, the amplifier will automatically switch on when the receiver is turned on.
High-capacity Audio Power Source Capacitor
Pioneer's original high-capacity audio power source capacitor contributes to higher sound quality and stable power allotment even at high output.
Turn Up the Bass
The GM-D9605 also features a Bass Boost Remove for optimal bass level adjustment according to listening preferences and music characteristics.
Protection Control System
To prevent circuit shutdown. Pioneer's new digital amplifier circuit "Protection Control System" senses its internal temperature and automatically moderates input level accordingly. Stable, durable circuitry lessens the risk of high input power for the unit to achieve 1 ohm connection. This design enhances the flexibility to connect multiple subwoofer to a system.
Features & Specifications:
- Number of channels: 4/3/2
- Max. Wattage (4Ω): 4 x 260W
- Max. Wattage (2Ω): 4 x400W
- Max Power: 1600W
- Frequency Response: 10Hz - 50 kHz
- Wattage RMS (4Ω <=1% THD+N): 4 x 130W
- Wattage RMS (2Ω <=1% THD+N): 4 x 200W
- Wattage RMS Bridged(4Ω): 2 x 400W
- Wattage RMS Bridged(2Ω): 2 x 260W
- Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz, 4Ω): <0.05%
- Signal-to-Noise ration (IHF-A Weighted: >95dB
- Speaker Level Input: 4 Ch
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Excellent service and very reasonable prices for Focal and Audison from Chris and the team. Been a returning customer for years.
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February's choice is the gripping Summertime, Vanessa Lafaye's debut novel capturing the racial and social tensions in southern America after the First World War.
Our March book of the month the much talked-about thriller The Girl on the Train.
Ahead of an exciting live webchat in March, we're giving away 50 copies of Celia Imrie's new book.
I Love My Granny is our picture book choice for February, while dystopian adventure The Ship is our pick for older readers.
Check out our library of previous book club picks for your next great page turner.
...It's here, and jam-packed with pearls of wisdom on being the best granny around!
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by Angus Reid | December 27, 2018 7:30 pm
Against the backdrop of more frequent, and increasingly fraught conversations about policy regarding immigration and migration to Canada, an analysis of current and historical public opinion data by the Angus Reid Institute found that half of Canadians would prefer to see the federal government’s current immigration targets of 310,000 new permanent residents for 2018 decreased.
Over the course of four decades, the number of Canadians saying immigration is either at the right level or should be increased has remained above fifty per cent, even as immigration levels have consistently risen, beginning under the Mulroney government in the 1980’s. Over the same period of time, the number saying immigration levels should be decreased has fluctuated within the 40 to 50 per cent range, suggesting the issue has been a source of division for more than 40 years.
The most recent data revealed that the number of people saying there should be fewer immigrants to Canada had risen from one-third (36%) in 2014 to half (49%).
Alongside the immigration issue, the phenomenon of refugees seeking asylum in Canada generated significant debate in the country in 2018. Two-thirds of Canadians saw this issue as a ‘crisis’ in August, and the total number of irregular crossings for the year has continued to outpace totals from 2017.
Read the full reports here:
Immigration in Canada: Does recent change in forty year opinion trend signal a blip or a breaking point?
Two-thirds call irregular border crossings a ‘crisis,’ more trust Scheer to handle issue than Trudeau
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Gluten FreeThe Food Gallery Coffeeshop, Marlborough
The Food Gallery
Gluten Free range, Marlborough
Yes, we do a full Gluten Free range. Many of which we make ourselves.
From our own range:
- Chocolate Brownies (and nut free)
- Freshly baked bread roll ½ so you can have any sandwich option
- Dark Chocolate Florentine
- White Chocolate Florentine
- Full range of salads, including our amazing Balsamic Dressing
- Sharing platters
- All coffees
- All four hot chocolate flavours
- All daily soup options
- All baked potato options
- Breakfast compote
- Coronation sauce
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AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 3102 AND 3103, TITLE 30, DELAWARE CODE, RELATING TO HUCKSTERS' AND PEDDLERS' LICENSES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Delaware:
Section 1. Sections 3102 and 3103, Title 30, Delaware Code, are amended by repealing those sections and substituting for those sections a new section as follows:
§ 3102. Huckster's and Peddler's License
(a) Any person desiring to engage in the business of a huckster or peddler as defined in this chapter, within the limits of this State shall take out a license in his name, authorizing him to engage in such business.
All licenses to hucksters and peddlers shall be issued by the Tax Department and shall expire annually upon the first day of June next succeeding the date of issue. For the license the huckster or peddler shall pay the sum of $5.00 to the Tax Department. Every huckster or peddler shall file on or before the first day of June next succeeding the date of issuance of the license in the event that the huckster or peddler's gross income shall have exceeded $5,000.00, the following statement in writing:
That the aggregate cost value of all such merchandise, produce, goods, wares, or any property of whatever description, which for the purpose of this section shall exclude all gasoline taxes paid or payable to the State under the provisions of Part IV of this title, which such huckster or peddler, has purchased for sale in the course of the business of buying and selling merchandise for cash or by barter, or of prosecuting following or carrying on a retail or wholesale business by purchasing and selling produce, goods, wares, or any property of whatever description, including all merchandise, produce, goods, wares, or any property of whatever description, coming into or at any time within this State, and trans-shipment of original packages, during the year last passed, did not exceed a certain sum as therein stated.
(b) The statement shall be verified by the oath. or affirmation of the huckster or peddler and the oath or affirmation may be taken before any person, who by the laws of this State, is duly authorized to administer the same. Every such huckster or peddler shall on or before the first day of June annually, next succeeding, pay to the Tax Department, in addition to the above named sum of $5.00, the further sum of one-seventh of one per cent, of the aggregate cost value; as set forth in the statement required to be filed with the Tax Department in excess of 0,000.00.
Approved June 24, 1959.


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The stars went all out getting into the Halloween spirit. We have a squirrel and her nut, Star Wars characters, Britney Spears and the Monsters, Inc crew to name a few. We culled through a bunch of great costumes and found 17 of our faves. Here they are.

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Great food and had no negative reaction. The menu clearly labels their GF options. I ordered the fresh spring rolls and Pad Thai. The peanut sauce that comes with the spring rolls is SO YUMMY and GF! The Pad Thai was great as well. Highly recommend this place for tasty Thai food and safe meals you can feel good about.
Love their chicken Pad Thai and the yellow curry. Very knowledgeable staff and good options for appetizers, entrees and desserts.
Have had their yellow curry many timed with no reaction. Doesnt hurt that their curry is literally one of the best ive ever had! So delicious!
tasty and celiac safe. ok atmosphere (not amazing)
Very knowledgeable and yummy. Most dishes can be made gluten free, even if they aren't naturally (though many are).
Phenomenal! Lots of gluten free items. Very nice beer and wine selection (no GF beers.) We had the hot cashews and yellow curry. Very delicious and no reaction afterwards. This will most definitely become one of my favorite places to eat.
Delicious and so much variety! Loved ending with a GF/Vegan chocolate "cheesecake."
Great Pad Thai, yellow curry, fried rice, and fresh spring rolls. The peanut sauce that comes with the spring rolls is GF and fantastic. I've eaten here a dozen times and never had a reaction. The menu has GF items marked but just ask for other menu items GF and they will accommodate. Very smart about GF. The online menu differs a little from the on site menu, I think the online one may just be an old version.
Tons of gluten free options. Knowledgeable staff. Delicious Pad Thai.
Tons of gluten free options! The pad Thai is certainly the way to go. The wide rice noodles were absolutely delicious!
Sooo delicious and many gluten free options. I love the Panang curry.


Canada’s Largest Airlines Don’t Use the Engines In United’s Denver Incident
February 22, 2021 Jim Byers
Canada’s largest airlines don’t use the type of engine that exploded on a United flight out of Denver on the weekend.
Spokespersons for WestJet, Air Transat, Air Canada and Sunwing told Canadian Travel News today that they don’t use the Pratt and Whitney 4000-112 engine.
United Airlines on Sunday said it will temporarily remove 24 of its Boeing 777s from service after one of its planes with the Pratt and Whitney 4000-112 suffered an engine failure over the weekend, dropping enormous bits of debris over a wide area of Denver. Video of the engine on fire went viral.
The United Flight was en route from Denver to Hawaii with 231 passengers and 10 crew on board and landed safely. Authorities said nobody aboard or on the ground was reported hurt.
Federal Aviation Administration FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said in a statement Sunday that based on an initial review of safety data, inspectors “concluded that the inspection interval should be stepped up for the hollow fan blades that are unique to this model of engine, used solely on Boeing 777 airplanes.”
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday the agency will order the inspection of some Boeing 777 jetliners powered by the Pratt and Whitney engine.
Japan’s aviation regulator has ordered airlines to suspend flights of aircraft with this type of engine until further notice, the FAA said. United is the only U.S. airline with this type of engine in its fleet, added the agency.
About the Author
Jim Byers was travel editor for five years at the Toronto Star, which has the largest travel section in North America. “Canada’s Travel Guy” is a sought-after expert in the industry and has recently published his first e-book “Ontario Escapes, 19: Places to Visit Right Now.” Jim also serves as Senior Editorial Director for TravelPulse Canada.


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Seemingly out of nowhere, the UFC has found the next fight for BJ Penn and it's not Nate Diaz, Clay Guida or even Takanori Gomi next in line.
Instead, it's old rival Matt Hughes.
Several MMA news sources are reporting that the fight will be the co-main event for November 20th's UFC 123 when the organization runs in Detroit, MI, for the first time since 1996 at The Palace Of Auburn Hills.
Lyoto Machida vs. Rampage Jackson is the main event of the evening.
Penn and Hughes first met at UFC 46 in January 2004 when Penn submitted Hughes in the 1st round with a rear naked choke to win the UFC Welterweight title.
They would rematch at UFC 63, a bout that Hughes won via 3rd round TKO to win the then-vacant UFC Welterweight title.
Penn is coming off back-to-back losses to current UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar, while Hughes recently submitted Ricardo Almeida in the first round at UFC 117 in August.
It was believed Hughes was taking the rest of the fall off to focus on family and hunting, but posted earlier this week on his website that he and UFC President Dana White had an interesting conversation about the 11/20 event.
As of this writing, the UFC has yet to make the fight official.


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A pioneering project that could prevent up to 180 children in Norfolk going into care each year has received Government backing.
Known as the Compass Approach, it will build upon the success of The Compass, which is one part of the Short Stay School for Norfolk. The Compass, which opened in Yarmouth in 2009 has recently been extended to support children in Lynn.
The school works with children with challenging behaviour, giving them access to all of the services they need in one place and helping them to stay in education.
Norfolk County Council, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, the Benjamin Foundation and the Short Stay School – which operates Rosebery School in Lynn – have been awarded more than £1 million from the Department of Education to develop the project, which combines educational support and therapy.
The new project would create a so-called ‘Virtual Residential School’ for children with behaviour, social and emotional difficulties who are at risk of coming into care.
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Meanwhile, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust will provide therapeutic support to the young people and their families to help them address the cause of their behaviour.


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Applying Big Data to City Livability
A number of progressive cities have made a wealth of data available to the public. The intention generally is to improve access, accountability and transparency of government. Thankfully, for citizens and consumers, an impressive network of software developers have grabbed the opportunity to deliver a vast array of applications allowing us to do everything from pay our bills, seek important but otherwise archaic information, entertain ourselves or just generally live our lives more conveniently.
This data is machine readable and available to anyone who seeks to do something with it. A number of clever startups and individuals have performed the necessary demographic research to arrive at something universally valuable or targeted at niche audiences.
Open urban data guidelines of note:
- Meets a public need or consumer demand
- Creates economic opportunity
- Improves public knowledge of an issue, program, government mandate, etc
So, the data has become more freely available but how does it reach the public in a way that makes it matter? Meeting the most basic criteria above, the data needs to be packaged, presented to us in such a way that it is useful and perhaps friendly enough that we would use it repeatedly. Then of course we need some type of network to deliver that information. Content presentation and network delivery are vital pieces of the puzzle and without them the data alone is just noise.
We all enjoy good content when we see it. I tried to quickly rattle off some top of mind consumer apps that I use over and over:
- HopStop – master the subway without really trying
- Yelp – good (or bad) restaurants around me right now
- Fandango – before that highly popular kids movie showtime gets sold out
- GasBuddy – ok, it’s more of a suburban thing…
- Hotel Tonight – last minute business hotels
- Seamless – urban food delivery. sadly, I don’t have it but others rave about it
There’s no reason city/government improvement apps shouldn’t provide same.
Most recently, the City of Moorhead, MN has been experiencing dangerous flood water levels and developed a very timely application on their website, called the Red River Flood monitor where residents can see exactly where the impact is to specific roads and neighborhoods.
All of these apps leverage some combination of public data, GPS location and prosumer input.
How do we inspire further development of these much needed applications? It would seem that there are no shortage of accelerator, incubator and competitions springing up around the global to energize the initiative of bringing to life powerful hidden data sets. Open Data competitions, like CleanWeb Hackathons and the NYC Open Data competition put a bounty on bright ideas that come out of pragmatic urban data mining. Fairly boring information like stormwater mitigation, air quality monitoring, crime awareness, street repair data sets become far more useful when correlated to help citizens avoid fees, travel safely or simply live better.
Now if I were standing at the platform of the subway in any given city, pull out my smartphone in an attempt use one of the aforementioned applications, ie, refresh my forgotten destination address or next subway stop, there is a good chance I won’t have network service to do so. Short of running up the stairs towards daylight and missing my train, there is not much I can do about this.
The subway is an obvious example barrier to last mile connectivity, however, there are many gaps in our infrastructure yet to be filled. How often have you been on the upper floor of a large commercial building attempting a cellphone call with a signal of barely 1 bar causing you to move to the windows or call the person back after descending the elevator. How ideal would it be to remain connected regardless of surroundings?
The list of urban connectivity dead zones goes on but there are a number of emerging technologies which will help us.
I had recently attended the NYC In-Building Wireless Conference and I was amazed at the standing-room-only crowd of building owners, technologists, lawyers and others intent on solving and capitalizing on this expensive infrastructure problem. The focus of the conference was largely on distributed antenna systems (DAS) and WiFi for general building data access and for solving problems specific to more complex venues like subways, healthcare facilities.
The NYC subway / Transit Wireless very recently celebrated the deployment of 36 new stations to provides a shared wireless infrastructure for wireless communications services for the New York City Transit Authority riders. The plan is to ultimately provide connectivity for up 277 underground subway stations by 2017. The service supports cellphone calls, WiFi data access and first responder frequencies for the busiest subway system in the world.
We need to address the wireless data infrastructure needs and fast, because according to Cisco’s Global Mobile Forecast:
- In 2012, 6B+ mobile devices generated over 10 exabytes of data
- By 2017, 10B+ mobile devices will generate over 120 exabytes of data
Video usage and the increase of machine-to- machine sensor communications will only exacerbate the issue of bandwidth constraints.
Clever engineering, creative financing and technological innovation, plus the lessons learned from extremely complex and costly environments like the NYC Subway will go a long to allowing us to access all of these awesome applications that we are growing so accustomed to.
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I see the outcomes of Duke Pond as a representation of the importance of the profession of landscape architecture in today’s world. Once obscured by the glaring light and booming voice long-generated by building architects, landscape architects are steadily emerging as the designers needed to tackle complex 21st century problems. As both leaders and collaborators, their work is addressing the effects of rising sea level on coastal cities, creating multi-modal pedestrian and vehicular transportation systems to reduce carbon emissions, reimagining outdated infrastructure as great urban places, and as with the case of Duke Pond, mitigating the impacts of worsening drought.
AI has enormous potential to improve the lives of billions of people living in cities and facing a multitude of challenges. However, a blind focus on the technological issues is not sufficient. We are already starting to see a moderation of the technocentric view of algorithmic salvation in New York City, which is the first city in the world to appoint a chief algorithm officer.
There are 7 primary forces determining the success of AI, of which technology is just one. Cities must realize that AI is not the quick technological fix that vendors sell. Not everything will be improved by creating more algorithms and technical prowess. We need to develop a more holistic approach to implementing AI in cities in order to harness the immense potential. We need to create a way to consider each of the seven forces when cities plan for the use of AI.
In New Zealand, persistent, concentrated advocacy and legal cases advanced by Māori people are inspiring biocentric policies; that is, those which recognize that people and nature, including living and non-living elements, are part of an interconnected whole. Along the way, tribal leaders and advocates are successfully making the case that nature; whole systems of rivers, lakes, forests, mountains, and more, deserves legal standing to ensure its protection. An early legislative “win” granted personhood status to the Te Urewera forest in 2014, which codified into law these moving lines:
“Te Urewera is ancient and enduring, a fortress of nature, alive with history; its scenery is abundant with mystery, adventure, and remote beauty … Te Urewera has an identity in and of itself, inspiring people to commit to its care.”
The Te Urewera Act of 2014 did more than redefine how a forest would be managed, it pushed forward the practical expression of a new policy paradigm.


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The last time we visited Windrock was in 2010. The community of riders has kept the trail network there in good shape and continually improved upon them. It's still one of the most challenging courses I've ridden.
This race weekend was another excellent time.
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On Saturday the conditions were great and every practice run seemed to improve upon the last. Shuttles were in quick succession and by the end of the day I'd logged over a dozen runs. We all had in the back of our minds, however, that the rain was on its way.
The next day the course had been transformed to a greasy, muddy chute. All of the riders did their best to cope, but it seemed we'd need to throw out our strategies from the previous day in exchange for simply surviving. The best strategy turned out to be one of patience and careful navigation. I wasn't complaining, though - muddy conditions make for some fun runs and epic stories.
While in the area, Rebecca and I stayed with our friends in Knoxville, TN. They live literally on the top of a mountain and have the most beautiful views available to them every day.
The four of us visited Gatlinburg for dinner and took a stroll down the strip to take in the sights and sounds. The Ole Smoky Distillery even had a bluegrass band on stage while we breezed through.
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The addiction treatment industry AND our culture as a whole has put forth the notion that overeating is a disease. It’s victims are powerless against the irresistible impulse to binge eat, they say. But is it, really? I’ve got a very strong opinion on this, and even stronger feelings. Watch the video and/or listen to the MP3 to see why!


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According to Arizona Cardinals starting G Justin Pugh, QB Kyler Murray and the Cardinals are close to coming to terms on a contract extension. While making an appearance on “The Dave Pasch Podcast”, Pugh said “it’s only a matter of time” until a deal is reached. (CBS Sports )
Earlier this offseason it seemed as if Murray and the Cardinals could potentially be headed towards a split up. ESPN reported that the Cardinals had concerns about Murray’s maturity and leadership and Murray’s agent released a public statement that essentially demanded a contract extension. Since then, Murray has attended the team's mandatory minicamp, squashing rumors of a possible holdout, and both HC Kliff Kingsbury and GM Steve Keim indicated they want to sign Murray beyond the 2022 season. Murray has been nothing short of electric on the field when healthy, but injuries in back-to-back seasons have hurt his performance over the second half of each season. In 2021, Murray finished as the QB10 while playing in just 14 games, but he had the fourth highest PPG among QBs. Murray is currently ranked as the QB5 according to FantasyPros ECR.

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Sunday 24th June – Bishopscourt
Bishopscourt Racing Circuit is located just outside Downpatrick Co Down, it hosts Motor Bike, Car Racing & Kart Racing events. A hugely popular circuit for both the drivers and fans. A must see destination for all you racing enthusiasts in Northern Ireland. Bishopscourt has two fantastic circuits: the International Circuit and the National Circuit.
RAF Bishopscourt was opened in 1941 and the first motorsport event took place on 22nd September 1962. In 2011 under the ownership of Jim O’Brien, the circuit was resurfaced and new layouts were built. The current motorcycle lap record for the National circuit is held by Ian Lowry at an average speed of 99.006 mph. It is fast!
PLEASE REMEMBER! You MUST be running on Michelin products, purchased in 2018 (copy of invoice required). You WILL be refused entry to the day if you aren't running these tyres, but there will be limited sets available for purchase if necessary.
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Rochelle Pitt Performing at Festival of Voices
6 Jul 2018 @ 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Hobart City Hall, Macquarie St, Hobart TAS
In a live, intimate and special 60 minute performance, Rochelle’s warm and silky vocals will warm Hobart audiences up this winter as she makes her long awaited Tasmanian performance debut. Rochelle is looking forward to re-showcasing music from her breakout 1999 EP “Black to Reality”, which features prominent music such as “Too Deadly My Sister & Black to Reality” as well as music from her recent EP release Soul Mumma, released in late 2017 + more.

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It is Vivi here, and today is my turn to bring a card for the Love Challenge.
I used Girly Gilli, heart accessory and love sentiment stamps on my card.
I decided to make a heart background so first half of the paper I used heart accessory stamp and embossed the hearts and the other half I used heart sizzix embossing template. I think it looks very nice, dont’ you..
I colored my image with copic markers R46, R29, R27, R24, R22, R20 C9, C7, C5, C3, E11 & E00
I placed my Girly Gilli in a standard circle and heart circles nesties and cut the papers using my Grand Calibur.
I hope you like my card and come on over to play with us!! One lucky winner will receive a surprise pack from Anary!!
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♦ By Farah Ashraf♦
On Saturday, the 30th of June 2018, ten Egyptian students were invited to an enriching private excursion by Professor Dr. Lars Gaiser of the Heilbronn University which leaded us to Strasbourg, the largest city of Grand Est region in France and the official seat of the European Parliament.
The ten students had never met until that day and thanks to Prof. Dr. Gaiser, they were able to get to know each other under interesting circumstances. Together they had to take a few trains in order to get to the meeting point in the border town Kehl. On the way they were able to learn more about each other and break the ice.
Once arrived in Kehl, they were welcomed by Professor Dr. Gaiser who then took the lead for the rest of the trip.
First, he invited them to a nice lunch at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art where he also told them about the years he spent in Egypt hence the reason he can speak their language.
Afterwards the Professor accompanied them to the European Parliament where he had previously reserved a tour for the group to give them a chance to seek out important information about its role in the world of politics. Through this opportunity the ten young students found out all about the important meetings and politicians that come together every month. However, what fascinated the group the most was the famous hemicycle of the parliament which was the last location they got to see during the tour. There the tour guide gave them a chance to take pictures and most group members asked her questions about the parliament. The group left the Parliament with a realistic idea of its importance.
Subsequently, Professor Dr. Gaiser enabled the group to take some time to go shopping at the Place des Halles centre commercial. While the six girls of the group took a look at the available shops, the professor and the remaining four men waited for them at a restaurant where they enjoyed a coffee.
Following the short shopping trip, the group went to have a quick dinner in Kehl where they discussed all the events, activities and memories they had made during the day, thanks to the professor.
Lastly, they had to say goodbye to their professor when he also thanked them for accompanying him on this special journey. Waving goodbye, the group got on the train that took them back to Heilbronn by midnight. Nothing but promises of staying in contact spoken among the group of students, they then parted way to go home. What a day to remember!

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Places to go
Although you’ll find Castle Farm in the north of Shropshire, the medieval county town of Shrewsbury (22 miles) and the World Heritage Site at Ironbridge (35 miles) are both within an easy hour’s drive.
However, being just a mile from the Welsh border, we’re ideally situated for exploring North Wales and, a little further afield, the beautiful county of Cheshire too (the stunning Roman city of Chester is only 25 miles away).with its World Famous Zoo.
On your doorstep, though, is Ellesmere (5 miles away) with its beautiful meres (lakes) and the larger town of Oswestry, where you will find more of your familiar High Street names (9 miles away). Ellesmere is in the heart of what is often referred to as the Shropshire Lake District - a series of nine lakes, known as ‘meres’, formed 12,000 years ago. The most accessible and the largest (at 46 hectares) is simply known as The Mere, and is just a short walk from Ellesmere town centre (there's also parking close to the water's edge).
If that’s not enough water for you, then there’s also the 46-mile Llangollen Canal, said to be the most beautiful canal in the country. An eight-mile cycle ride westerly along its towpath will take you across Chirk Aqueduct, and over the Welsh border to Chirk where you will find a 13th century National Trust-owned castle, set amongst 480 acres of parkland.
Other National Trust properties can be found at Erddig Hall (near Wrexham), Attingham Park (Shrewsbury) and Powis Castle (Welshpool). If you’re a fan of castles, being so close to Wales, predictably, there are plenty to choose from, but one of the most charming also happens to be the nearest - community-run Whittington Castle, just six miles away.
If aqueducts are your thing, there’s an even greater one en route to Llangollen – the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, another World Heritage Site, and almost twice as high as the one at Chirk! Although Llangollen is a small town, there’s plenty to see and do. Famous for its International Musical Eisteddfod, you can also enjoy horse-drawn rides along the canal, or steam train rides to Corwen following the banks of the fast-flowing River Dee for much of its journey.
Visit Beautiful Lake Vyrnwy, or the spectacular Pistyll Rhaedr waterfall, one of the seven wonders of Wales.
If you are looking for beaches, Talacre is our nearest with it's iconic lighthouse, or for a day out visit the traditional Victorian seaside town of Llandudno, with the famous Great Orme
For younger Children ther is Park Hall Farm Country Experience At Whittington
Bewilderwood Near Malpas, Cheshire
For Watersports enthusiasts there is paddle boarding etc at Alderford Lake.
Just a short walk up the lane from us is a lovely icecream farm, and we also have a gin distillery closeby, offering gin tasting, tours etc.
A wonderful find, one of the best cottages we have ever stayed in.
- Mr and Mrs B, Lancs


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To what extent is the deep enjoyment of flow experienced in primary classroom learning, and under what teaching and learning conditions might the deep enjoyment of flow be facilitated ?
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The primary purposes of this research were to identify if and how a selected teacher and her class experience deep enjoyment as flow in the classroom, and if they do have that experience, to investigate the teaching and learning factors that facilitate that deep enjoyment. In particular this research had the following three aims: 1. to explore the conditions and activities that are identifiable in learner's perceptions of their deep enjoyment or flow in learning. 2. to identify the component characteristics of flow articulated in the learners' stories about their enjoyable learning experiences. 3. to identify and examine perceptions of deep enjoyment or flow in learning in teacher practice and student learning through a teacher's stories of her teaching experience and through classroom observations. The research involved a case study of a teacher in a state school Year 5/6 classroom, and seventeen of her students. Qualitative data were collected from interviews with the teacher, interviews with the students, and field observations recorded in the researcher's journal over a period of several months. These data, analysed by using the NUD*IST software, provide valuable insight into how the teacher and her students perceive their teaching and learning experiences. The children and their teacher do experience enjoyment, often the deep enjoyment of flow in their classroom. A classroom culture was identified that includes teaching characteristics, environmental, and instructional variables, which help facilitate deeply enjoyable flow in meaningful learning. This research concludes that the intellectual knowledge is available which will make flow facilitating classroom cultures achievable. Achieving such a classroom culture is possible when educators identify and value the enjoyment of flow, with its subsequent sense of learner control, confidence, success, well-being, energy and motivation to learn. To do this, educators need to identify and implement the teaching and learning strategies available that facilitate the experience, with the intention of ensuring recurrent learner success from the early years of school attendance. Such a change in the educational ethos would lead to successful, enjoyable and vibrant learning experiences for teacher and learner in the classroom.
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My husband and I love to go out to Japanese restaurants and we usually bring our toddler. Typically there aren’t kids’ menus at these restaurants, which also equates to no cups with lids, no bendy straws and no small spoons. We’ve adapted and bring supplemental food and his own sippy cup and silverware.
A couple of months ago Little Mister was sick and we ordered take out from a Chinese/Japanese restaurant and decided to get him a broth-like soup — Miso did the trick. He gobbled it up. I’d forgotten that he liked it so much — until last night when we decided to give it a try again at our favorite sushi restaurant. The soup came to the table, but was a bit hot. Little Mister didn’t want to wait for it to cool down and our waitress noticed. She suggested we add sushi rice to the soup. She said kids normally like it and it tends to cool the soup down. Well, he loved it. Every bit of it. We’ll definitely try this trick again.
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Delta Queen to sail away as deal nears completion
In Cincinnati, voters recently nominated the Delta Queen as the top historic landmark in the city, according to the Cincinnati Preservation Association.
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The wood frame of the Delta Queen steamboat creaks and groans as the old lady tugs passively against her moorings. Weather and time have taken their toll on the silent relic, which sits lashed to a storm-damaged quay along Chattanooga's Coolidge Park. Workers have long since battened down her hatches and blocked off her decks.
The only sign of life is a fairly believable scarecrow, cobbled together using an old hat, a pair of boots and a duct-taped Dickies uniform. It sits in the shade with a fire ax across its lap to dissuade intruders.
But the once-stately chunk of floating history soon could return to glory, if a purchase of the 87-year-old river legend clears its last hurdle: an act by the U.S. Senate to allow her to transport passengers over the water.
Businessman Cornel Martin is leading a group of investors through the last stages of buying the Delta Queen for an undisclosed sum before moving her to dry dock for an estimated $6 million to $7 million in repairs. He plans to replace the steam line, generators and air conditioning, as well as a set of boilers that dates back to 1919.
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VJT & WPI Partner to Enhance Casting Quality and Performance with a New, Revolutionary Product21 Nov 2017
Bohemia, NY – November 28, 2017 – VJ Technologies (VJT), a global leader in providing digital X-ray inspection system and services solutions, announced today it is partnering with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), one of the nation’s leading engineering and technology universities to create a ValuCT X-ray system for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in a university setting. The system will be utilized by the Metal Processing Institute (MPI) and specifically within the Advanced Casting Research Center (ACRC). The system will not only educate students in digital radiography and X-ray inspection methods, but will also bring numerous advancements to the casting industry, especially in the area of NDT.
This game-changing development is one of the enormous benefits of industry and university working together. VJT is a member of the Advanced Casting Research Center (ACRC), a global foundry-related industry-university research collaborative. Because of this strong partnership, ValuCT will be used to support knowledge-based systems that can provide closed-loop feedback to enhance the casting quality in real time. Essential data from the ValuCT, along with the most advanced casting and solidification simulation software and practical casting knowledge, will provide the framework for a data fusion that results in a continuous process learning algorithm to mitigate and alleviate casting defects.
This is the first-time work of this caliber will be done in a university setting in the USA, whereby NDT data along with plant data as well as Data Sciences are being merged to transform data and information into knowledge via machine learning.
The detection and characterization of casting defects are critical elements in the modern casting process. These have been traditionally accomplished using destructive methods over several iterations of tedious casting experiments. Even most current X-ray non-destructive techniques (including digital radiography and computed tomography) are still costly and the data is difficult to interpret. VJT invested and developed ValuCT to provide the casting industry with an easy to use and cost-effective solution for X-ray non-destructive needs. ValuCT provides the user with simple and highly visual data that is readily interpreted, for a fraction of the cost of a traditional CT machine.
“Working alongside ACRC members and faculty further strengthens our strategic alliance and provides a learning platform not seen at this level before,” said Dr. Chen Dai, research & development engineer, VJ Technologies. “I look forward to the research and results from the work being done by the students to improve products and solve business problems.”
“We have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with VJ Technologies and are excited about having this ValuCT system in our facilities,” said Ning Sun, assistant research professor at the Metal Processing Institute. “Our students will learn first-hand the techniques and methods used in NDT that improve manufacturing processes, increase productivity and eliminate environmental waste.”
About VJ Technologies
VJ Technologies engineers, designs, and manufactures world-class imaging software and hardware products, solutions, and services for industry, academy, and government.
Founded in 1987, VJT is a leading global provider of x-ray inspection solutions with locations in the United States, UK, France, India and China to provide a true global level of service. We apply our radioscopic digital imaging expertise to government agencies and nondestructive testing (NDT) markets throughout the world.
VJT develops and manufactures a complete line of automated, manual, and turnkey X-ray inspection systems. Primary market sectors include: automotive, aerospace, electronics, remediation, nuclear, oil & gas, and pipe & weld applications. VJT x-ray inspection systems are used for radioscopic inspection of products and assemblies to detect defects or foreign matter, reducing cost and time while increasing quality and safety.
VJT delivers a competitive advantage over other companies through our network of global offices. In the 21st century, VJT continues to nurture emerging technologies and provide innovative solutions for global customers.
Visit https://www.vjt.com for more information.
About Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Founded in 1865 in Worcester, Mass., WPI is one of the nation’s first engineering and technology universities. Its 14 academic departments offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. WPI’s talented faculty work with students on interdisciplinary research that seeks solutions to important and socially relevant problems in fields as diverse as the life sciences and bioengineering, energy, information security, materials processing, and robotics. Students also have the opportunity to make a difference to communities and organizations around the world through the university’s innovative Global Projects Program. There are more than 40 WPI project centers throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.