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Lattainville – miejscowość i gmina we Francji, w regionie Hauts-de-France, w departamencie Oise.

Według danych na rok 1990 gminę zamieszkiwało 155 osób, a gęstość zaludnienia wynosiła 45 osób/km² (wśród 2293 gmin Pikardii Lattainville plasuje się na 842. miejscu pod względem liczby ludności, natomiast pod względem powierzchni na miejscu 1018.).

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As the investigation into the death of a teenage girl continues near Woodstock, N.B., community residents are trying to make sense of the tragedy.
In Jacksonville, RCMP continue to try to put together the chain of events that led to her death. Multiple investigators were still on the scene Thursday, both inside and out of a two-storey building on Highway 650.
On Wednesday, 18-year-old Amon Kelleter was charged with the first-degree murder of a 17-year-old girl.
The identity of the victim is protected by a court-ordered publication ban.
Police said they received a 911 call about an "unresponsive person" at a residence in Jacksonville, about six kilometres north of Woodstock, on Tuesday shortly before 4:30 p.m.
Kelleter was arrested at the scene and will remain in custody until his next court appearance.
The small rural community is mostly made up of farmland, with corn fields stretching for miles. News of the death was a blow to both Jacksonville and the nearby town of Woodstock, communities that are not used to this kind of violence.
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Tingley said she works with some young people who knew the victim.
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Brigette Rivers said the tragedy is bringing people even closer together. She said some local parents are hosting small get-togethers for grieving teens in need of comfort.
"I just saw a post actually where she was offering for teenagers to come to her home and just kind of hang out, maybe some space to grieve, to just process, to just be," Rivers said.
Kelleter will return to court on Oct. 15 at 9:30 a.m.


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Hail and Farewells: Chicago Blues Fest, Sunday June 8
June 11, 2008 | Steve Pasek
The clouds cleared over the Chicago Blues Festival just in time for me to catch Tony Joe White, whose set like all those at the festival that day had been delayed by a sudden mid-afternoon cloudburst which included hail, another of the many delights we know as Spring in Chicago. Fortunately, my "L" ride downtown was well rewarded with reminders of the vibrancy and breadth of blues and its ability to renew itself over and over.
Tony Joe White's music lives somewhere is the space between dirty dark electric folk and minimalist blues-rock, it's hard to tell. The songs are arranged to be sparse but powerful, sort of Bluesdozer. I'm not too familiar with his work, but I'm going to get more acquainted with it. If I hadn't been tipped off by the inclusion of "Poke Salad Annie" and "Rainy Night in Georgia" in the set, I still would have figured out that he's a great storyteller and songwriter, even playing requests from the crowd like "Even Trolls Love Rock N Roll", sort of a "Devil Went Down to Georgia" without all the dick swinging.
Unfortunately, his set had to be brief due to the shortened schedules, and I made my way across the fest to catch short snippets of two promising acts who explore the many niches of the blues genre. Charles Wilson's 6-piece band had a fine horn section and good groove was already going when I arrived. Wilson's been on the rise for several years now, and has the stage savvy and bandleader sense of his late uncle Little Milton, working the band hard but making sure that they all got credit and little cameos, including good-natured teasing, in between powerhouse soul and blues numbers that stayed thankfully far away from the so-called "Southern Soul" cliches, with vocal phrasing that recalls Bobby Bland, but in a higher register something like Jackie Wilson or Tyrone Davis. I raced over to the Louisiana stage with only enough time to catch the last song from John Boutte, a singer whom I'm also going to do some research on — his closing number had hints of tent-gospel, and he almost looked the part waving a tambourine over his head.
At the main-stage Petrillo Band Shell, an interesting experiment was slowly setting up on stage. Kingston Mines favorite Charlie Love's band was going to join guitar virtuoso Lurrie Bell and vocalist Karen Carroll on stage in a set that seemed almost operatic in tone. The first part of the set featured Bell, one of my favorite guitarists of all, ripping compact, crunchy solos in front of a full horn section, and I was reminded that there are a few third-generation Chicago bluesmen ready to move into the space left by departing giants (more on that later). Once Bell stepped back, Karen Carroll, a second-generation vocalist herself (her mother Jeanne Carroll was a storied jazz singer) sat down in front of this pickup "orchestra", picked up an acoustic guitar, and starting belting out songs like a combination of Ma Rainey and Memphis Minnie. It was a surprisingly good set, and made me re-think the opinion I'd formed of Love by watching sets at the touristy Mines. This was a far more musical and challenging set than what is usually heard at the north-side Blues Center, and was an impressively tight set that felt both well-rehearsed and well-improvised at the same time.
Next up, another strong booking, Little Willie Littlefield, seemed like a more down-home version of Mose Allison, with sweeping almost-classical runs occasionally ringing out in the middle of boogie piano numbers. He's a born ham, mugging and smiling behind a baby grand, managing to keep people watching a single man in the middle of a big stage — no an easy feat. He played for about 30 minutes, which was just about right for solo piano.
The crowd was significantly higher, due mostly to the festival-closing act: B.B. King. This is only King's second appearance at the Chicago Blues Fest in 20 years, and at 82, pretty much every performance is an event since every one could very well be his last. There have also been rumors that this might be the last festival for Blues Fest Director Barry Dolins, and the build-up had the feeling of a farewell party — blues dignitaries with special seats stage left to watch King ("the King and his Court", get it?) include Buddy Guy, Lonnie and Ronnie Baker-Brooks, and Koko Taylor. After a nice warmup by the band, King was presented an award by Dolins and Guy, and for a brief moment, while the two marketable blues names outside the blues world were center stage, I had a spasm of regret, wondering who will replace them (and long-gone Muddy Waters) in the popular consciousness to represent blues.
I'm not going to review B.B. King. Like the Rolling Stones, there's not much left to say except, he is. I can say that he still commands an audience, even from a chair, telling stories, alternately playing guitar and singing the blues (he famously told my good friend Jeff Johnson of the Chicago Sun-Times, when asked why he never sings and plays at the same time, "I'm still working on it"). At this age it seems his always-sardonic humor gets understood more by the audience, and it's amazing how much of his mannerisms have become iconic for blues singers everywhere. Farewell, B.B., (and maybe Barry), glad you could throw a good farewell party on the lake for us all.
A Performance Clinic: Chicago Blues Fest June 6, 2008
June 7, 2008 | Steve Pasek
Entering the Chicago Blues Festival on Friday from the north, I heard a tremendous growling and yowling coming from the Louisiana Bayou stage (click here to hear what I captured on my iPod as I walked up) that sounded like Hound Dog Taylor had crawled up from the grave and swallowed the Fabulous T-Birds whole, with a lean and hungry band that knew how to lay the foundation for a blind guitarist seated up front, who I later found was named Bryan Lee. Lee picked up where Johnny Winter had left off at the end of last night's show, with a raucous set of controlled chaos that included some nifty slide work by a second guitarist, whose name I think I heard correctly over the rumble, is Wes Johnson. A terrific band, that set the tone for a night that was much less snoozy than the opening night.
I wandered over to the Petrillo band shell, where the opening set was done revue-style with a variety of singers who emphasized the difference between musicianship and performance (drawing a strong contrast with last night). The set was backed by a terrific and generous band, the Willie Henderson Orchestra, who did a great job backing up several singers without stepping on the energetic performances as Johnny Winter's band had done last night. Leading off was a performer I had never heard of, Theo Huff, who showed how to get attention blues-style in a pink silk suit, with a medley of Chicago-soul chestnuts that lasted only a few minutes but got the crowd up on their feet.
He was followed by diva Ruby Andrews, whom I've never seen in better form, working the audience and demonstraing the vocal range and power that has always served her well, and of course obliging the audience with a rousing rendition of her 60s mega-hit, "Casanova". She was followed by local stalwart Cicero Blake, who showed that a cooler attack without theatrics can be just as entertaining, showing with a slow blues vocal how to capture and hold the audience's attention.
The set-closer came from Sugar Pie DeSanto, with a clinic on how to work without the mike and engage the audience. Like Andrews, he 78-year-old songstress, bedecked from head to toe in a spangled outfit that could probably be seen on Google Earth, was a constant ball of motion, but also reminded me of her old runnin' partner Etta James in that she belies the notion that an aging woman can't exude sexual energy. She finished her set in the photo pit in front of the stage, resulting in a standing ovation.
The next set featured Chicago veteran Eddy Clearwater, who has always put on a good show, but has had a career resurgence in recent years, perhaps in part because he closed the nightclub he was running in Chicago's Wicker Park and focused again solely on touring and recording. Clearwater was in top form, and invited several other artists form the Alligator Records roster up on stage, but they really were an unnecessary embellishment to a scorching set, replete with his trademark, a full Native American headdress.
Koko Taylor closed the show with a strong set which was more of a slow burn than the openers, prowling the stage like a lioness, with a particularly strong version of Come to Mama, and some very strong guitar work by Shun Kikuta. Overall, this was a very strong night that clearly showed how veterans can put more show into a show, enhancing a musical performance with spectacle and energy, far superior to the opening night, which seemed somewhat lackluster by comparison.
Sound but no fury: Chicago Blues Fest, June 5th, 2008
So some geniuses at CDOT and the CTA decided to not only do construction on the Jackson Ave. bridge (normally the "gateway" to the festival) but also on the Red Line "L", on one of the busiest festival days of the year, leaving me crankier than usual. I'ts hotter than a monkey's balls today, and I know that doesn't make any sense but it's too hot for my brain to function properly. There is no Spring in Chicago any more, just winter, a few days of ping-pong temperatures, and then this muggy, clammy condition that passes for summer.
I arrived just in time to hear the last notes of "Mojo Workin'" float off the Front Porch stage, where Pinetop Perkins apparently had just finished a set with the last few guys in Chicago who can still play "classic" Chicago blues, including Willie "Big Eyes" Smith on harmonica and bassist Bob Stroger. Sorry I missed that, but I did make it in time for the free-grub-and-adult-beverages kickoff party which the Mayor's Office of Special Events was so kind to invite me to.
While waiting in line at the courtesy tent, I caught the opening set by Big Time Sarah. She's a fine club performer, but her bawdy routines and occasional confessional ballad don't translate well to the big bandshell, and since she was also seated on a barstool for much of the set, there wasn't much to watch even up close. A decent set that probably plays better at her weekly stand at Blue Chicago, which she plugged during the show.
The next set had promise, a tribute to one of the underappreciated giants of the blues, the seminal Louis Jordan, featuring guitarist Duke Robillard, a sensitive player who has added his talents to many worthy projects over the years, as well as fronting a horn-laden jump/swing band much influenced by Jordan. After Blues Fest director Barry Dolins read a city proclamation honoring Jordan's contributions to both music and film (he starred in a number of film shorts in the 40s which were essentially the precursor of music video), Robillard launched a set which featured a hearty sampling of Jordan hits and "B" sides. While musically the arrangements were mostly picture-perfect tributes, what was missing was Jordan's showmanship. When you have 6 guys on stage including a 3 piece horn section, if you don't move around a bit, the tribute begins to look more like a statue and less like a performance. Sugar Ray Norcia joined intermittently on vocals for a number of songs, and since he wasn't lugging an instrument I thought perhaps he might jump around a little, but alas, midway through the set I started taking photographs of some interesting cloud formations, which seemed to be moving more than the band:
At some point this set ended, but I had stopped paying attention and was hoping that Johnny Winter could pull the night out of crankiness. As his band warmed up, I fell into despair — another blues-rock band without the blues, launching a cacophony of sound at the audience with so little subtlety that it actually made me yearn for Robillard to come back. There was about 20 minutes of instrumental work, including the set-opener from Winter (the Freddie King chestnut "Hideaway"), so the poor signer for the hearing impaired had nothing to do:
After a while Winter brought out the ailing harmoinica master James Cotton, reuiniting key members of Muddy Waters' band from the "Blue Sky" era, and apparently, putting two aging guys sitting on chairs in front of an overamped rock band isn't a good idea. I kept wishing the band would just sit down and let these guys play instead of stepping on them at every opportunity. While I agreed in theory with the idea of bringing back the headliners from the first Blues Fest for the 25th Anniversary, it would have been better to just let them play as a duo and forego the band. Cotton was not well served by this format at all, and I would say he was greatly disrespected by the band. After he departed, Winter ended the night on a nice note, with a rousing finish that included several encores and some of those greased lightning guitar licks that made him famous, reducing my crankiness quotient enough to look forward to coming back tomorrow night.
Overall, an evening that seemed out of its element for too much of the night, but maybe it was just me projecting onto the surrounding.
Jeff Healey dead at age 41
March 4, 2008 | Steve Pasek
(B}BluesWire:-) Blind blues-rock guitarist Jeff Healey died Sunday March 2 in St. Joseph's Hospital in his native Toronto, after a lifetime battle with the rare cancer, retino blastoma, that had blinded him as a child. While Healey was perhaps best known for the blues-rock guitar which he played unconventionally with the guitar laid across his lap, he also had released a number of fine jazz recordings, and played trumpet and clarinet as well as guitar. He appeared in the movie Roadhouse in 1989, and had been nominated for a Grammy award the previous year. After several popular rock and blues-rock recordings on Arista, and worldwide touring with luminaries such as B.B. King, Healey, an avid collector of vintage records, turned to his first love, jazz, and made several releases on the Edmonton label Stony Plain records. His first blues-rock record in 8 years, "Mess of Blues" was being prepared for release when he died. The recording includes studio material recorded in Toronto as well as live tracks recorded with the band in Canada and England. Healey was 41 years old, and is survived by his wife, Cristie, as well as two children.

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We've scoured the web to gather together the three biggest challenges set to hit the UK's thriving hospitality industry for the remainder of 2018.
The turning of public opinion in favour of more environmentally-friendly lifestyles was well under way before the hit BBC show returned in late 2017. But with an average audience of around 13 million, it has certainly helped reinforce the necessity to reduce our plastic intake and increase recycling across the UK and beyond.
In recent months, we've seen big high street chains, including Pret a Manger and Costa, experiment with discounts to customers bringing in their own cups for their drink, as well as Starbucks trialling a 'levy' on disposable cups in London this year. Additionally, Deliveroo and other chains are actively researching ways to reduce their plastic usage in packaging to help improve their carbon footprint. And, high-volume plastics such as straws and Nespresso-style coffee capsules are also under scrutiny — with JD Weatherspoon recently announcing plans to stop offering straws all together.
As we continue further into 2018, how will these changes affect your brand?
Earlier this week, the UK high street was hit by one of its worst days in recent memory, with household names such as Toys"R"Us and Maplin taking the headlines as they fell into administration. What fell under the radar for many people was the news involving Prezzo, Jamie's Italian -Barbacoa, TexMex and Chimichanga, who are all preparing to close most or all their restaurants, due to poor financial results.
This news is undoubtedly the result of numerous problems; but earlier in February, the CEO of Jamie's Italian, Jon Knight, said that the chain had become "complacent" and had failed to innovate over the course of its 10-year run — to meet the changing tastes of the consumer.
A recent article in The Guardian confirms that the casual dining boom of 2010 to 2016 is now well over, and due to aggressive initial expansion of chains, disposable income being squeezed across the country and a general trend away from casual dining, many brands are feeling the effect on their bottom line.
Do you listen to your customers to know what they like to see on your menu?
In stark contrast to the last point, the UK's hospitality industry is actually thriving, contributing around £73bn to the economy across 2016 – 2017. Additionally, bucking the trend of Jamie Oliver, fellow TV chef, Gino D'Acampo, revealed he was expanding his own chain of Italian restaurants as recently as last month, showing that opportunity is there for the right business.
Of course, as established chains expand and new, exciting brands emerge, it creates more competition, which can prove devastating if not acted upon.
Do you know if you are ahead of your competition?
The hospitality sector is jam-packed with big brands and smaller businesses all competing for footfall and trade. If your online reputation isn't up-to-scratch, it's time to change this. After all, ask yourself how often do you search online for a product or service before deciding to buy? If you are, so, too, are your potential customers.
In the restaurant sector specifically, as many as 60% of customers read reviews before going out for a meal at a restaurant they haven't visited before. If you're not showcasing your excellent customer service and food and drink, chances are high your competitors are.


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Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and folk icon, Tom Paxton, teams up with the Grammy winning singer/songwriter duo The Don Juans – Don Henry & Jon Vezner.
Collectively, their songs have been covered by: Harry Belafonte, John Mellencamp, Miranda Lambert, Neil Diamond, Ray Charles, Nancy Griffith, Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Janis Ian, Kathy Mattea, John Denver, Faith Hill, B.J. Thomas, Blake Shelton, Peter, Paul & Mary and Bob Dylan… just to name a few!
Within days of writing and playing together, they knew they were onto something. Now they're taking it on the road! Tom on guitar/vocals/stories Don on guitar/vocals/uke/banjo/grins Jon on piano/vocals/guitar/uke/kitchen sink
After 56 years of performing around the world and writing and recording innumerable songs and recordings, Tom Paxton has found yet another outlet for his creativity; he has joined his friends and song-writing colleagues Jon Vezner and Don Henry––known collectively as The Don Juans––in a writing and performing experience calculated to keep them too busy to get into trouble. A trembling world awaits the results.
Tom's career has taken him from his days as a drama student at The University of Oklahoma to thousands of concerts in a variety of venues––from coffee houses in Greenwich Village to The Albert Hall in London to Carnegie Hall in New York; from festivals in Hong Kong to Denmark, from Tokyo to Oslo.
He has done over 50 concert tours of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland and has recorded over 50 albums of his own songs. Recordings of his songs by other artists number in the hundreds and include artists such as Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Judy Collins, John Denver, Joan Baez and Peter, Paul & Mary, to name just a very few.
He began his performing career in Greenwich Village in 1960, coming in on weekends from Fort Dix, New Jersey, where he was toiling away in the Clerk Typist School. (He used his typewriter one day to compose his famous song for children, The Marvelous Toy, later a hit for The Chad Mitchell Trio and Peter, Paul & Mary). Upon his release he stayed in New York and put in several years playing in now-legendary coffee houses like The Gaslight and befriending other singers like Dave Van Ronk (The Mayor of Macdougal Street), Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs and Eric Andersen.
His shows with The Don Juans have him on his toes, he says; "These guys are long-ball hitters and if I don't want to get smoked I'd better do a little rehearsing. I probably need to do that anyway," he says, laughing. "It certainly couldn't hurt."
"Thirty years ago Tom Paxton taught a generation of traditional folksingers that it was noble to write your own songs, and, like a good guitar, he just gets better with age." – Guy Clark
JON VEZNER
Grammy award-winning songwriter, Nashville-based Jon Vezner is a tunesmith of rare sensitivity and dry wit. His catalogue of recorded songs, topped by the poignant "Where've You Been," reflects his straight-to-the-heart sensibility and emotional awareness.
Vezner weaves the particulars of his own feelings with the lives of people he has known into universal themes that deeply touch listeners' emotions. Vezner was honored with a Grammy for "Best Country Song" and the Nashville Songwriters Association "Song of the Year" in 1990, for "Where've You Been" — the true story of Vezner's grandparents — co-written with Don Henry, and recorded by Kathy Mattea. "Where've You Been" was also honored as "Song of the Year" by the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). Jon was also voted "Songwriter of the Year" by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
Born in Minnesota, Jon Vezner began his musical career as lead singer and bassist for various groups in high school, going on to earn a B.A. degree in music education and music theory at Minnesota Southwest State University in the mid ′70s.
Jon's catalogue of songs reads like a songbook itself, interpreted and recorded by some of the greats in the business such as Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Faith Hill, Steve Wariner, The Wiggins, Clay Walker, Diamond Rio, BJ Thomas, Janis Ian, John Mellencamp, Nancy Griffith, Judy Collins, and Native American recording artist, Bill Miller, to name a few.
Jon's production credits include artists such as Danny O'Keefe, Victoria Shaw, and singing legend Patti Page.
"Jon Vezner writes about the details, the details of our hearts and feelings. His gift is in speaking to these ordinary things which connect us to one another. And in recognizing their simple beauty, he transforms them into something extraordinary." – Mary-Chapin Carpenter
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A fresh tradition typical of Treviso
ppagani• 26 March 2014
The 'Casatella Trevigiana', the first and only one fresh and soft Italian cheese which won the protected designation of origin (DOP) in 2008, is a proud product of the so-called 'Marca Gioiosa'. Its name comes from a humble and home origin: it was obtained in the kitchens where the housewives processed the little milk they had.
The DOP Casatella Trevigiana is a soft cheese, whose paste is glossy and slightly creamy. Its colour goes from milky white to creamy white. The crust is absent or barely perceptible and its shape is traditionally cylindrical. In its light, milky and fresh scent, with a hint of yoghurt and fresh cream, the predominant note is sweet, with a balanced flavour and a hint of acidity coming from its freshness. Bitterness is totally absent.
From home kitchens to the whole world
Until the years that followed the last world war, when in the land of Treviso sharecropping was still alive, in the small farms which dotted the hills and the undulating pastures of this territory, milking was a duty carried out by housewives, who used the so obtained milk for preparing a good fresh cheese, after removing the cream which was used for producing butter. With a few expert gestures and rudimentary tools, they obtained a soft cheese, uncooked and characterized by quick ripening, often the only thing which went with bread in peasants' poor diet. According to tradition, this product was realized mainly in the winter, when milk resulted to be better and richer in fat, and the temperatures of this time of the year allowed a better conservation. It also happened to have to go and 'borrow' from a neighbour the amount of missing milk to prepare at least a 'little cheese' for one's family. In time, the processing of milk into the homes was replaced by dairy manufacturing. These structures processed, according to a predetermined schedule, the milk produced by the single families. Then, cheese factories emerged, some of them cooperative, some craft and industrial ones. They guaranteed the improving of the production system of the Casatella Trevigiana. Thanks to this development, this product is now being prepared throughout the year, starting from whole milk.
DOP only if…
The milk must come exclusively from the cowsheds in the province of Treviso, that in its entirety is the only territory in which it is possible to produce the DOP Casatella Trevigiana. 90% of foodstuffs for the cows (which must be composed of at least 60% forage) must come from the Province of Treviso. The companies which process and package this product, too, must be included within provincial boundaries. The Casatella Trevigiana is sold in two different sizes: small cheese, from g 200 to 700; large cheese, from kg 1.8 to 2.2.
Versatile and innovatory in cooking
Today the Casatella Trevigiana is one of 8 DOP cheeses of Veneto recognized at European level and, despite its long local tradition, is a still very 'new' product, which must be discovered, by Italians, too. It is tasty, creamy, sweet, and very versatile in cooking. It is excellent both tasted alone, and as an ingredient in delicious gastronomic preparations, ranging from appetizers to desserts. Just to enhance this peculiarity, the Producers Association decided to create a special cookbook whose title is "Incontri di Gusto con le Tipicità Regionali d'Italia" (Taste Meetings with Regional Typical Products of Italy). The writing of the recipes has been entrusted to chefs coming from all over Italy, so that they express them according to the traditions of each region and create extraordinary and unexpected combinations. So, one can discover how sweet peppers of Senise can be, or how crisp the 'Missoltino di lago' (a type of fish) is if combined with the soft Casatella Trevigiana.
The 'Garden of Venice'
The province of Treviso bases its roots in history. It is situated midway between sea and mountains in the heart of Veneto and Northeast of Italy. It is a varied land, rich in tradition and breathtaking landscapes. In the past it was called the 'Garden of Venice' for its proximity to Venice, the noticeable presence of Venetian Villas and the luxuriance of its fields and hills.
In order to meet food-and-wine hedonism, it is possible to go along the streets of 'Vini del Piave (Piave wines), Montello and 'Colli Asolani' and Prosecco, as well as the one of Red Chicory of Treviso and IGP Variegato di Castelfranco and then continue to get lost in the rich basket of typical products and delicacies.
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Albion's Head Coach addresses the media.
ALAN Pardew has revealed that keeping three strikers in his starting line-up has been a focus for his first full week of training.
Albion's recently-appointed Head Coach is delighted with the input from his new squad of players as they continue to change to the demands of the Pardew regime.
And having opened his Albion career with a statement of intent by including Salomon Rondon, Jay Rodriguez and Hal Robson-Kanu, Pardew and the players have been working on refining the system this week.
"We've talked about the kind of work that went on the pitch that didn't quite work for us last week and which we felt we could do better," he said.
"We talked about trying to create more possibilities for scoring goals without putting ourselves at risk.
"When you put three strikers out there, their diligence has to be of a certain level - which it was. I couldn't fault that against Palace.
"Their defensive diligence was spot on. But it's about the other side of the game and getting a little bit more in the final third."


Because you'll go stir crazy.
2.) Binge a Netflix show.
3.) Binge a movie series.
7.) Play a game (chess).
10.) Go for a short walk.
12.) Clean out your closet/drawers.
13.) Clean up your room.
14.) Read a book or book series.
16.) Ask a friend to visit (assuming you're not contagious).
17.) Pick a topic and research it.
21.) Create a photostory of a particular event in your life.
23.) Learn a new computer program (photoshop, GIMP, etc).


Discussion in 'Suspension' started by bigmanr6, Sep 14, 2010.
I have the toytec ultimate lift kit on my truck with the dakar leaf packs I measured it the other day and noticed the front was much lower. My question is how much adjustment do you get when turning the nut on the coils? I mean like a 1/4 inch would give you 1 inch lift or somthing.
generally, 1/4" gives about 1/2" lift.


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ACPR Research – Summary
Christian Decline
and Models of Lebanon
Mordechai Nisan
Policy Paper No. 83, 1999
The struggle of the Lebanese Christians, especially the Maronites among them, is a long historical drama of struggle against the forces of Islam and Arabism. After the outbreak of the war in Lebanon in 1975, the embattled Christians suffered a loss of power and numbers that culminated in Syrian invasion and occupation of much of the country. The fate of Lebanon and the Christians of the Middle East has been in a precarious and deteriorating condition ever since.
This policy paper examines the character of Lebanon according to four political models. One is the dhimmi paradigm whereby the subjugated Christians, no less in this era of powerful Islamic resurgence, face Muslim rule and the veritable Islamization of Lebanon which once served as a native homeland of Oriental Christianity. A second model, yet related to the first, posits Syrian occupation as the fundamental framework of Lebanese life leading to the Syrianization of the country's security, political, economic, and educational domains. A third model for Lebanon considers the Israeli connection which evolved into an intimate national relationship and a tight military bond, however lapsing to some degree since the 1980s. And lastly, we examine the feasibility of a Christian-led Lebanese national struggle against Syrian hegemonic rule, that would mount a military and political resistance movement from within Lebanon and from abroad. The base of active operations would be southern Lebanon with the Southern Lebanese Army serving as the spearhead of an offensive strategy against Islamic and Syrian forces.
Two conditions in particular can make a Free Lebanon a true political possibility. One is the instability which may strike at a post-Assad regime in Damascus, and the second, a renewed Israeli commitment to support a Lebanese Christian national struggle. A viable and successful southern Lebanese resistance can also provide the foundation for Israel's military withdrawal as a prudent policy option.
Ultimately, only the free Lebanese can liberate themselves and no outside power can, or should, do the job for them.


BBC Worldwide has confirmed the launch of a global entertainment channel, BBC HD, the company's first channel produced exclusively for cruise ships and the wider maritime market. It will go live through Global Eagle Entertainment's (GEE) MTN TV network, with P&O Cruises and Cunard being the first to offer this to their guests.
Content on the new channel will cover all genres ranging from drama, comedy and factual entertainment to natural history and documentaries. Fans of much loved soaps such as Eastenders, Holby City and Casualty will air on BBC HD close to the UK broadcast so fans can stay up to date with their favourite shows as they enjoy their cruise holiday.
As the launch customer BBC HD will be available on all P&O UK and Cunard ships with the channel also becoming available to the wider cruise industry in due course.


The drive up from Mopani camp past Mooiplaas is always interesting. I did sections of it twice in both directions to be able to complete the various loops off the main road. The drive is through country described as Northern Low Rolling Hills to the west and Northern Plains to the right or east. You will always see Elephants, and a variety of other wildlife along this drive.
The drive is on tarred road and around waypoint 132 the scenery changes remarkably as the Shingwedzi River comes close to the road.
Waypoint 127 ... The Mopani Rest Camp. The camp was built in 1992 and is very modern in comparison with other Kruger camps. It is situated on the north bank of the Pioneer Dam on the Tsendze River. The Tsendze River joins the Letaba River south east of Mopani. On the turn off to the camp from the main road there is a small water hole on both sides of the road where you can see Terrapins ... I even saw one crossing the road.
Waypoint 128 ... Just past the turn off to the Mooiplaas Ranger post. Beautiful hill and 2 windmills turning slowly in the breeze. Bowkers Kop is the name of the hill. Bowkerkop is a basalt hill with lovely trees growing all over it.
Basalt is a dark, heavy, iron-rich and silica-poor volcanic rock responsible for the largest part of the world's oceanic crust. It is fine-grained which means individual minerals can't be seen. Minerals within Basalt include pyroxene silicates, plagioclase feldspar (sodium and aluminium silicate) and olivine (magnesium iron silicate). These minerals are visible in the coarse-grained version of basalt called Gabbro.
The name Bowker refers to members of the Bowker family that used to hunt with friends in this area around 1888. On the hill is a Baobab tree and I believe Miles Robert Bowker has carved his name on this Baobab tree.
There was an eagle perched in a tree close by.
Waypoint 129 ... Two large fluffy nests surrounded by filamentous webs. Notice the Armoured Ground Cricket on the branch close to the nest. A potential victim I wonder? It is probable that they are Community Spiders. These spiders live in large colonies and share the benefits of such a lifestyle. Such communities live together for the synergistic benefits ... more food easier to capture and a possibility to catch larger prey. There is also more protection.
Waypoint 130 ... Tropic of Capricorn monument where you can get out of the vehicle at your own risk. 23 degrees 26 minutes 18 seconds south of the equator. At noon around 21st December sun hits this point vertically and it marks the official start of summer in the southern hemisphere. Shortly after getting back onto the main road leading to Shingwedzi I came across a family of Giraffes and shortly after that a family of Water Buck crossed the road in front of me.
Waypoint 131 ... Footprints in the sand. Take a look at this image showing a small sandy beach close to a small amount of water in a small flowing stream bed. You can see that this is a popular drinking spot. It's just after the S144 turn off. Lots of woodlands on this section of the road especially on the western side.
Waypoint 132 ... I don't agree with hunting but I don't deny that many of the hunters of the 19th century were probably very brave people. Just imagine them walking along dry river beds like this one shown in the photo. Surely they would also have been somewhat hesitant as they approached the cliff in front with the river bed doing a sharp right turn. Even sitting in my car on the bridge crossing this dry Nkodozi River bed I said to myself: "I wonder what's around that corner?" It could be anything in this part of the world.
I was getting close to Shingwedzi by now and the sun was sinking below the trees on my left making for splendid lighting and colours.
As I approached the H1-6 bridge crossing the Shingwedzi I was too late for the setting sun but this picture marked the coming to an end of just one more fantastic day in Africa. The drive today had been a long and mostly uneventful one as measured by an average day in the Kruger almost anywhere. Yet there was no regret only pleasure at having been able to take the time and had the good fortune to just be able to do IT. And tomorrow would be another special day in paradise, south of the equator in this land where mankind was born.


On February 18, 1861, President-elect Abraham Lincoln made a historic visit to Albany, NY on his way to Washington, DC for his inauguration. Retrace his steps in a walking tour that will take you from Broadway to East Capitol Park. Learn about the buildings and the people he came in contact with, and how this one day in Albany ultimately tied to events that led to his assassination.


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Grand Banks's New 68-Foot Flagship Blends Classic Retro Looks With Modern Tech
by Elite Media Company in Eastbay 60 , Flagship , Grand banks , Hinckley , Sabre 0 comments
The Grand Banks Eastbay 60 is much more than meets the eye. The flagship in GB Marine Group's Eastbay line, the 60 has a staid and classic profile that would fit right in from cruising from Newport to Kennebunkport. When Eastbay was launched in 1993, it was designed to compete with established Downeast brands like Sabre and Hinckley. Thirty years later, it continues to compete, but now it has the advantage of a new flagship.
Despite the 60's old-school-ish lines, however, this yacht performs in a way that might be described as sporty at top end, and could also qualify as efficient in friendly cruise. With the upgrade twin 900-horsepower Volvo Penta IPS1200s, the Eastbay tops out at a very respectable 30 knots. But it also cruises efficiently at 21 knots (with a range of 894 nautical miles) and goes into hyper-efficient mode at a 10-knot displacement speed.
The performance edge comes from combining its V-Warp hull, which Eastbay says delivers a smoother ride and more efficiency than a traditional planing hull, and the all-carbon-fiber superstructure. The carbon fiber's lower weight offers a big advantage over a typical fiberglass lay-up. Its automatically pushes up performance (and fuel efficiency) while also creating a stiffer running surface. The design team also shifted the 60's center of gravity lower to help keep the boat stable when the weather gets rough.
The 60 is designed for three-season cruising, with a relatively small cockpit aft and a sunbed and forward lounge on the long forepeak. Except for cocktail hour and the occasional sunning session, the place to hang will be the interior, which combines retro-sailing influences with modern features. Lots of teak and white upholstery in the salon create a clean, timeless look, with multiple areas for socializing. The large, opening sunroof on the first 60 launched also adds another way to lighten and freshen up this main gathering point.
Even the two-person helm station has intentional throwbacks, including analog gauges (though they're actually electronically driven) and a large-diameter teak steering wheel. The classic nautical look will leave sailors who transition into 60 owners (a not uncommon practice) feeling right at home. They will also appreciate features like joystick steering and a door to starboard that allow for better sightlines and even let the skipper step out onto the side deck while docking.
Probably one of the most impressive areas is the one that's most hidden. Thanks to the boat's 19-foot beam, the engine room has a generous layout with excellent working space. Besides the twin Volvo Penta IPS1200s, owners can also opt for the lower 750 hp IPS950s, or if the owner doesn't want pod drives, a conventional shaft is also an option.
Beyond the engines, the 60's layout is customizable. There are options for three or four staterooms, and depending on choice, the galley can either be positioned in the aft part of the main salon or below-decks with the accommodations. Either configuration includes a full-beam main suite forward and double VIP cabin (though the suite shifts sides of the boat, depending on galley choice). Eastbay's ability to customize is one of its strong suits in the small but competitive Downeast niche.
The Eastbay 60 carries a base price of $4.1 million.
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A collection of over 800 freeware and shareware Macintosh games and over 200 freeware and shareware games for the Windows and MS-DOS platform are contained in this games compilation CD from Wayzata Technology.
2nd DL: CD Fun House 10.1, pressed Nov, 1995, made for Christmas market, 1995.
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Costa Rica relies heavily on U.S. tourism, and the CDC's decisions to implement new testing requirements will likely have significant impacts on the sector.
The post FAQ: The United States' new Covid travel requirements appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has announced that all international airline passengers flying to the United States must show proof of a negative Covid-19 test before boarding their flight.
The new policy will take effect starting January 26, 2021. It mandates that all air passengers — including U.S. citizens and permanent residents — get tested for the coronavirus within three days of their flight.
Costa Rica relies heavily on U.S. tourism, and the CDC's decisions to implement new testing requirements will likely have significant impacts on the sector.
Below are answers to pertinent frequently asked questions about the new policy, from the CDC's website.
Does this requirement apply to US citizens?
This Order applies to all air passengers, 2 years of age or older, traveling into the US, including US citizens and legal permanent residents.
When do I need to get a test to travel to the US? And what kind of test do I need?
Get tested no more than 3 days before your flight to the US departs. Make sure to be tested with a viral test (NAAT or antigen test) to determine if you are currently infected with COVID-19. Also make sure that you receive your results before your flight departs and have documentation of your results to show the airline.
What if I recently recovered from COVID-19?
CDC does not recommend getting tested again in the three months after a positive viral test, as long as you do not have symptoms of COVID-19. If you have had a positive viral test in the past 3 months, and you have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of your positive viral test results and a letter from your healthcare provider or a public health official that states you have been cleared for travel. The positive test result and letter together are referred to as "documentation of recovery."
Who is checking to make sure that people have a negative test or documentation of recovery before they board a plane to the US?
The airline will confirm a COVID-19 negative test result or documentation of recovery for all passengers before boarding.
What happens if I don't take a test and want to travel to the US?
Air passengers traveling to the US are required to provide a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery. Airlines must confirm the negative test result or documentation of recovery for all passengers before boarding. If a passenger chooses not to provide a test result or documentation of recovery, the airline must deny boarding to the passenger.
What happens if I test positive?
People should self-isolate and delay their travel if symptoms develop or a pre-departure test result is positive until they have recovered from COVID-19. Airlines must refuse to board anyone who does not provide a negative test result for COVID-19 or documentation of recovery.
What is a verifiable test result?
A verifiable test result must be in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy) of a laboratory test result. Testing must be performed using a viral test (NAAT or antigen), and negative results must be provided to the airline prior to boarding. The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show test was done within the 3 days before the flight. A positive test result must show the test was done within the 3 months before the flight.
What kind of documentation of my test result do I need to provide?
CDC requires that air passengers arriving in the US have a paper or electronic copy of their test result for review by the airline before you board and for potential review by public health officials after you arrive in the US.
If I tested negative before my flight, do I need to get another test when I get to the US?
CDC recommends that travelers get tested 3-5 days after travel AND stay home or otherwise self-quarantine for 7 days after travel. Even if you test negative, stay home for the full 7 days. If you don't get tested, it's safest to stay home for 10 days. Always follow state and local recommendations or requirements related to travel.
Do I need to get a test before leaving the US?
CDC recommends that you get tested with a viral test (NAAT or antigen) 1-3 days before you travel internationally. Travelers should additionally follow any requirements at their destination.
When does this order take effect?
This Order will go into effect on January 26, 2021.
Does this order apply to all flights? Or just commercial flights?
This order applies to all flights, including private flights and general aviation aircraft (charter flights). Passengers traveling by air into the US are required to have proof of testing regardless of flight type.
If I have one or more connecting flights to the US, does the 3-day period apply to the first flight or the last one?
If you are arriving on a direct flight to the US, your test must be done within the 3 days before your flight to the US departs. If you are arriving to the US via one or more connecting flights, your test must be done in the 3 days before the first flight in your itinerary, but only if the connecting flights were booked as a single passenger record with a final destination in the US and each connection (layover) is no longer than 24 hours long. If your connecting flight to the US was booked separately or a connection in your itinerary lasts longer than 24 hours, you will need to get tested within the 3 days before your flight that arrives in the US.
What happens if my flight is delayed and it goes over the 3-day limit for testing?
If your flight is delayed before departure, you will need to get re-tested if the delay causes your test to fall outside of the 3-day pre-departure testing period requirement.
If I am connecting through the US to another country, do I still need to get tested?
Yes. Any flight entering the US, even for a connection, will require testing before departure.
What if I have had a COVID-19 vaccine? Do I still need a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19?
Yes, all air passengers traveling to the US, regardless of vaccination status, are required to provide a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery.
Where to get tested in Costa Rica
Many private labs and hospitals in Costa Rica offer on-demand PCR coronavirus testing for a fee. These include: Laboratorios Echandi, Hospital La Católica, Hospital Cima, Laboratorios LABIN, Hospital Clínica Bíblica, Laboratorio Páez, Laboratorios San José and Hospital Metropolitano.
The majority of private labs and hospitals can guarantee results within 72 hours. Contact them for more information.
Costa Rica citizens and residents can get tested for free through the Caja, though these resources are typically reserved for people who are symptomatic. Call the coronavirus hotline (dial 1322) for more information.
In a statement to The Tico Times, Costa Rica's Tourism Board (ICT) says it's working on expanding testing options for visitors across the country.
]]> UK bans South American, Panama arrivals over Brazil virus strain https://ticotimes.net/2021/01/15/uk-bans-south-american-panama-arrivals-over-brazil-virus-strain Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:37:36 +0000 https://ticotimes.net/?p=141342
Britain has been one of the worst hit countries in Europe by the pandemic, recording nearly 85,000 deaths and more than 3.2 million cases to date.
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Britain will ban all arrivals from South America, Panama, Cape Verde and Portugal from 0400 GMT Friday over fears of importing a new coronavirus variant in Brazil, the UK government said Thursday.
"I've taken the urgent decision… following evidence of a new variant in Brazil," Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said on Twitter.
"This measure does not apply to British and Irish Nationals and third country nationals with residence rights," he added.
Shapps said such passengers returning from these destinations must nonetheless self-isolate for 10 days along with their households.
There will be an exemption for hauliers travelling from Portugal to allow transport of essential goods.
The Department for Transport said it was also imposing a ban on direct flights to England from the targeted countries, impacting services from Argentina, Brazil, Cape Verde and Portugal.
The embargo excludes cargo and freight without passengers, but no other exemptions — including those related to employment — would apply, it added.
Numerous virus variants have been identified since the pandemic began last year, including a more contagious one that has led to a surge of infections in Britain in recent months.
However another strain, known as E484K, detected initially in South Africa and on subsequent variants in Brazil and Japan, has raised greater alarm among researchers over its possible impact on immunity.
The UK government has faced criticism over its borders' policy during the health crisis, initially allowing international arrivals and departures to continue last year even as infections surged.
It then introduced requirements to self-isolate if people have been somewhere that is not on a regularly updated "travel corridors" list.
But from next Monday, travellers will need to present proof of a negative coronavirus test result in order to be allowed into England, or face a £500 ($685, 564 euros) fine on arrival.
The change announced last week was set to begin Friday, but late Wednesday the government said it was delaying its imposition in order to give travellers more time to prepare.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman defended the delay, after it drew fresh criticism of his handling of the crisis.
"We've implement a grace period over the weekend… so that passengers can have a little bit more time to ensure that they can get access to the tests that they need that meet our requirements," he told reporters.
"We will continue to take the actions that we deem appropriate."
]]> Mexico to host rescheduled CONCACAF Olympic qualifying https://ticotimes.net/2021/01/15/mexico-to-host-rescheduled-concacaf-olympic-qualifying Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:42:59 +0000 https://ticotimes.net/?p=141338
Mexico head Group A, which also includes the United States, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. Group B includes Honduras, Canada, El Salvador and Haiti.
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Guadalajara will host the CONCACAF men's qualifying tournament for the Tokyo Olympics March 18-30, football's governing body for North and Central America and the Caribbean said Thursday.
The tournament was originally scheduled for March of 2020, but called off because of the coronavirus pandemic that eventually saw the 2020 Tokyo Games pushed back to 2021.
Eight participating Under-23 teams had already been drawn into groups of four, with Mexico and Honduras the two seeded tams.
After round-robin play, the first and second place finishers in each group will qualify for the semi-finals.
Both finalists will earn a spot in the Tokyo Olympics.
The Jalisco and Akron Stadiums in Guadalajara will be used, with CONCACAF saying in a statement it had worked with world governing body FIFA, the Mexican Football Federation and other stakeholders to develop health protocols "to ensure this competition takes place in a safe environment for all participants."
]]> Someone lucky from Costa Rica could win over $1.3 billion in USA lotteries this weekend https://ticotimes.net/2021/01/14/someone-lucky-from-costa-rica-could-win-over-1-3-billion-in-usa-lotteries-this-weekend Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:24 +0000 https://ticotimes.net/?p=141323
You can participate in Mega Millions and Powerball draws with official tickets without leaving your home in Costa Rica.
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Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot has soared to an estimated $750 million — the second highest prize in the game's history. The Mega Millions and Powerball lotteries have a combined jackpot of more than $1.3 billion. Amazingly, you too can try your luck from the comfort of your home in Costa Rica.
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $750 million, its 2nd highest ever, and draws are held on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Powerball's jackpot has skyrocketed to $640 million, its 7th biggest ever, and draws take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
You can play both lotteries from the comfort of your home in Costa Rica.
This week, the two leading American lotteries are offering jackpot prizes worth a combined total of $1.39 billion USD. "It has been a couple of years since the games have simultaneously offered jackpots this large," says May Scheve Reardon, Executive Director of the Missouri Lottery.
Both jackpots have been rolling over since September, but there's a good chance they will be won in this week's draws. Up until now, you probably assumed you could only play Mega Millions and Powerball if you travelled to the United States and purchased lottery tickets in person, but all that has changed.
You can now play American lotteries online, with official tickets, by registering an account at Thelotter.com, the world's leading online lottery ticket purchasing service. Online lottery play at TheLotter is simple, safe, and secure.
"Millions of people from all over the world are ordering their tickets with us," states TheLotter's spokesman Adrian Cooremans. "We are glad to offer our services to residents of Costa Rica as well."
Sign up at Thelotter.com.
Select Mega Millions, or Powerball, or one of 45 other lotteries available on the site.
Fill out your ticket with your favourite numbers or use a computer-generated random selection.
Indicate how many lines you want to play or choose to play with a lottery syndicate to increase your chances of winning.
Confirm your ticket purchase and you're eligible to win prizes in the upcoming draw.
Cooremans explains that when you order official American lottery tickets on the site, "TheLotter's local agents in the US will buy them on your behalf. In return, the website charges a transaction fee, and you will get a scan of your tickets before the draw. When you win a prize, it's entirely yours as no commissions are taken from winning tickets."
According to Mega Millions and Powerball rules, you do not have to be an American citizen or resident to play American lotteries. By utilizing the online lottery ticket purchasing services of TheLotter, you can participate in Mega Millions and Powerball draws with official tickets without leaving your home in Costa Rica.
Real winners from around the world
More than 6 million lucky players from all over the world have already won over $100 million in prizes by using the ticket-purchasing services of TheLotter. The site's biggest winner to date is Aura D. from Panama, a retired woman still working to support her kids. Aura was the sole jackpot winner in a July 2017 Florida Lotto draw, entitling her to the entire $30 million prize.
"If someone from Panama can play American lotteries by purchasing official tickets online at TheLotter, so can someone from Costa Rica," says Cooremans.
For more information how to play Mega Millions and Powerball online from the comfort of your home in Costa Rica, please visit Thelotter.com. Good luck and please play responsibly!
This story was sponsored by The Lotter.
]]> 5 top reasons to consider Costa Rica real estate https://ticotimes.net/2021/01/14/5-top-reasons-to-consider-costa-rica-real-estate Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:32:28 +0000 https://ticotimes.net/?p=141319
Here are 5 top reasons to consider Costa Rica from my perspective and experience as a Costa Rican living in San Francisco for over 20 years, and as Team Leader for AMSI Costa Rica.
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The Merriam Webster dictionary defines experience as, among other definitions:
1: The process of living through an event or events. You learn by experience.
2 : The skill or knowledge gained by actually doing a thing.
Because we learn by experience, we know that having a back up plan is always a good idea in order to ensure that things actually get better. Many people are wondering what to do in order to have a plan B for themselves, their families and, of course, their finances. This is where the idea of investing in International Real Estate comes to mind. But where do you think it is safe to do something like this? How can you start the process? Furthermore, how do you secure title and keep your investment secure and free of headaches? After all, there are so many variables playing around in this uncharted territory. We will try, to the best of our knowledge, to answer those questions.
In order to ensure your Costa Rican experience to develop a strong plan B, here are 5 top reasons to consider Costa Rica from my perspective and experience as a Costa Rican living in San Francisco for over 20 years, and as Team Leader for AMSI Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is very well known for being a country with a long democratic tradition that does not have an army.
Costa Rica is highly popular with people from all around the globe that come to visit and, in many cases, end up living in the country.
There is a long legal tradition that backs up your ownership of free and clear titles.
The Weather. Costa Rica has great weather with a wide range of microclimates to enjoy……Tropical, Mild, and Cold.
Costa Rica is a captivating paradise with most welcoming people that believe in what they call the "Pura Vida" Lifestyle (literally Pure Life or in a better translation 'the art of living well').
Let's break down each of the 5 top reasons for plan B to ensure and secure your Costa Rican experience in the "Pura Vida" way.
1. Costa Rica is very well-known for being a country with a long democratic tradition that does not have an army.
Yes, you heard this right!!! This country abolished its army back in 1948, and since then it relies on international law to defend its sovereignty and national interests. Considering that Costa Rica is located in Central America (an area very well known for high political, social and economic instability) it is remarkable that Costa Rica abolished its army and managed to stay away from the Central American conflicts that had unfortunately engulfed so many of the nations in this area of the world. This fact gives Costa Rica a high level of political stability and continuous economic and social growth as backed by the World Bank.
2. Costa Rica is highly popular with people from all around the globe that come to visit and, in many cases, end up living in the country.
According to Statista.com "in 2019, Costa Rica welcomed a total of 3.14 million tourists. This represented an increase of around 4.1 percent in comparison with the number of international arrivals reported in the previous year"
In a country of little more than 5 million people, there is no doubt this represents a significant amount of visitors which brings us into another interesting fact… Do you know you can become a resident by investing $200,000 in Real Estate? Yes, you heard it right! Costa Ricans have a very safe and easy way for you to become a resident but even without it, the fact that so many people come to this country can secure your real estate investment for plan B. Not to mention that it is a captivating paradise with very welcoming people that believe in what they call the "Pura Vida" Lifestyle (literally Pure Life or in a better translation "the art of living well"). Living the Costa Rican experience as an investor and visitor is something you can do to ensure plan B is there for you, family and friends.
3. There is a long legal tradition that backs up your ownership of free and clear titles.
According to Real Estate Agent Oscar Robles from American Marketing Systems Incorporated in Costa Rica, a foreigner can own property under the same rights as a citizen from this country. The rights to own title are guaranteed by The Law and there is title insurance available to add more value to your investment.
4. The Weather. Costa Rica has great weather with a wide range of microclimates to enjoy……Tropical, Mild, and Cold.
In accordance with data from the Costa Rican Embassy in Washington DC this country, at 51.100 Kilometers square (19,729 sq feet), represents only 0.03% of the world's landmass but has 6% of the world biodiversity. 25.6% of the territory is protected under an impressive system of National Parks and Reserves. Being close to the Equator, the country is classified as tropical; however it has 12 climatic zones that range from frosty, cold, hot, dry, humid and pleasantly mild.
5. Costa Rica is a captivating paradise with most welcoming people that believe in what they call the "Pura Vida" Lifestyle (literally Pure Life or, in a better translation, 'the art of living well').
The country is an immense natural beauty where Ticos, or Costa Ricans, are generally well known for being shy, educated, very democratic, well mannered, nice, and helpful. The country is classified by The World Happiness Report for 2019 as one of the happiest places on Earth to live in.
In this captivating paradise, are very welcoming people who believe in what they call the "Pura Vida" Lifestyle (literally Pure Life or in a better translation "the art of living well"). Living the Costa Rican experience as an investor and visitor is something you can do to ensure plan B is there for you, family and friends. There are more reasons to invest in this lovely country but that would make this article a book.
Let us finish by giving you a piece of advice: Do yourself a favor and definitely consider opening your investment options now because as Mark Twain once said "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
This story was sponsored by AMSI.
]]> Costa Rica begins administering second doses of coronavirus vaccine https://ticotimes.net/2021/01/14/costa-rica-begins-administering-second-doses-of-coronavirus-vaccine Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:08:58 +0000 https://ticotimes.net/?p=141300
Costa Rica hopes to vaccinate 3 million people by the end of 2021. This would cover 80% of the country's adult population, including everyone with known risk factors.
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"Exactly three weeks ago, thanks to the tireless and strategic work of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund, the National Emergency Commission, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Health, the first vaccine was given to Doña Elizabeth, Don Jorge, Dr. Acuña and Dr. Sancho," said President Carlos Alvarado.
"Today, according to the vaccination protocol, we will begin to apply the second dose."
The country has received 87,750 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, including a shipment of more than 33,000 doses that arrived earlier this week.
"It is already a reality: the vaccine has arrived, and more and more we advance with the vaccination of the first group and then start with the second, preserving health and life and promoting economic recovery from the pandemic," President Alvarado said.
The priority for vaccination is as follows:
Costa Rican citizens and residents who fall into one of the above categories should call their local Ebais (community health clinic) to ensure their contact information is up-to-date.
The vaccine is free for citizens and residents. Tourists in Costa Rica will not receive the vaccine through the public-health system and must wait for it to become available via private means.
Costa Rica and Pfizer/BioNTech have an agreement for 3 million doses of the vaccine, enough for 1.5 million people. The Central American country also has a deal with AstraZeneca and is a member of the COVAX facility.
Costa Rica hopes to vaccinate at least 3 million people by the end of 2021. This would cover 80% of the country's adult population, including everyone with known risk factors.
In addition, the Finance Ministry's 2021 budget includes funds to protect 648,000 more people, which would provide coverage for Costa Rica's entire adult population.
]]> 1 million people visited Costa Rica in 2020 https://ticotimes.net/2021/01/14/1-million-people-visited-costa-rica-in-2020 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:46:07 +0000 https://ticotimes.net/?p=141280
Costa Rica welcomed nearly 75,000 people in December, up significantly over the prior month, according to Tourism Board (ICT) data.
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Costa Rica welcomed just over 1 million international arrivals in 2020, according to data shared by the Tourism Board (ICT).
The figure represents nearly a 70% drop compared to 2019 and is the lowest figure in recent history. The ICT shares data for every year since 2005.
The worst month for arrivals was July 2020, when Costa Rica received just 1,022 people. At the time, the country had closed its borders to tourists due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Costa Rica fully reopened its airports to tourists on November 1. Consequently, over the last two months of 2020, the country registered a small rebound in arrivals — 112,500 total people.
"Uncertainty and restrictions related to the pandemic caused world tourism to collapse, and our country received a third of the tourists who normally visit Costa Rica," said Tourism Minister Gustavo Segura.
Below is a table comparing international arrivals to Costa Rica in 2019 vs. 2020:
Month 2019 2020
January 355,321 358,665
February 312,774 341,008
March 335,558 162,994
April 262,016 8,342
May 211,598 3,803
June 248,696 7,210
July 269,376 1,022
August 225,299 2,357
September 160,206 3,817
October 185,599 10,147
November 245,643 37,573
December 326,922 74,974
Total 3,139,008 1,011,912
During the coronavirus pandemic, tourists must meet Costa Rica's usual immigration requirements and:
Complete an epidemiological digital form or "Health Pass."
Purchase travel insurance that covers accommodation in case of quarantine and COVID-19 medical expenses.
Click here to review Costa Rica's entry requirements.
]]> Environmental efforts send Costa Rica to top of Human Development Index in Latin America https://ticotimes.net/2021/01/14/environmental-efforts-send-costa-rica-to-top-of-human-development-index-in-latin-america Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:18:18 +0000 https://ticotimes.net/?p=141245
Costa Rica climbed in the Human Development Index (HDI) in 2020.
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Costa Rica climbed in the Human Development Index (HDI) in 2020 after the UN for the first time incorporated criteria on environmental protection in its measurement, placing the country as a leader in Latin America.
"Costa Rica has a solid base of natural capital, it is moving toward a green economy — a decarbonization — it is modifying its matrix (of electricity generation) and seeks to modify the energy matrix to electrify public transport," José Vicente Troya, representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in the Central American country, told AFP on Tuesday.
Troya explained that the conventional HDI, applied since 1990 by the UNDP, contemplates per capita income and access to health and education. With these criteria, Costa Rica appears in 62nd place among the 190 countries analyzed, just behind the Latin American leaders Uruguay (55) and Panama (57).
But for its 2020 measurement, the HDI it included a criterion of "planetary pressure" based on two indicators: carbon dioxide emissions and the material footprint of the economy, both per capita, through which Costa Rica rose in the index.
Forests and renewable energy
By incorporating the environmental criteria, Costa Rica climbs to position 25, the world's greatest advance, which Troya attributed to the country's forest cover — 52% of national territory, offsetting CO2 emissions.
With this, Costa Rica ranked first in Latin America in the most recent ranking, published at the end of December.
Troya also cited the electricity generation matrix, of which 98% is powered through renewable sources.
In addition, Costa Rica launched a decarbonization plan in 2018 that seeks to eliminate the use of fossil fuels by 2050.
Panama also climbed 30 places by incorporating environmental criteria, while Uruguay lost 20 places.
However, Troya highlighted that Costa Rica has serious environmental deficiencies, such as the excessive use of agrochemicals, and great social and political challenges to reach a higher level of development.
"Costa Rica has the honor and recognition of being the country that advances the most in the HDI adjusted by planetary pressure, but there are challenges not only in environmental problems, but also in the social sphere and political participation," Troya said.
He cited gender inequality, a component in which the Central American country has greater deficiencies than other Latin American nations with similar levels of development.
In Costa Rica, 76% of men are part of the labor market, compared to only 48% of women.
At the same time, men have a per capita gross national income of $23,500 per year, compared to $13,476 for women, according to UN figures.
"It is a matter of great concern, because the main obstacle to advancing development goals is gender inequality," Troya warned.
]]> WhatsApp stresses privacy as users flock to rivals https://ticotimes.net/2021/01/13/whatsapp-stresses-privacy-as-users-flock-to-rivals Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:28:22 +0000 https://ticotimes.net/?p=141250
WhatsApp on Tuesday reassured users about privacy at the Facebook-owned messaging service as people flocked to rivals Telegram and Signal following a tweak to its terms.
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There was "a lot of misinformation" about an update to terms of service regarding an option to use WhatsApp to message businesses, Facebook executive Adam Mosseri, who heads Instagram, said in a tweet.
WhatsApp's new terms sparked criticism, as users outside Europe who do not accept the new conditions before February 8 will be cut off from the messaging app.
"The policy update does not affect the privacy of your messages with friends or family in any way," Mosseri said.
The update regards how merchants using WhatsApp to chat with customers can share data with Facebook, which could use the information for targeting ads, according to the social network.
"We can't see your private messages or hear your calls, and neither can Facebook," WhatsApp said in a blog post.
"We don't keep logs of who everyone is messaging or calling. We can't see your shared location and neither can Facebook."
Location data along with message contents is encrypted end-to-end, according to WhatsApp.
"We're giving businesses the option to use secure hosting services from Facebook to manage WhatsApp chats with their customers, answer questions, and send helpful information like purchase receipts," WhatsApp said in the post.
"Whether you communicate with a business by phone, email, or WhatsApp, it can see what you're saying and may use that information for its own marketing purposes, which may include advertising on Facebook."
Tapping Telegram
Encrypted messaging app Telegram has seen user ranks surge on the heels of the WhatsApp service terms announcement, said its Russia-born founder Pavel Durov.
Durov, 36, said on his Telegram channel Tuesday that the app had over 500 million monthly active users in the first weeks of January and "25 million new users joined Telegram in the last 72 hours alone."
WhatsApp boasts more than two billion users.
"People no longer want to exchange their privacy for free services," Durov said without directly referring to the rival app.
Encrypted messaging app Signal has also seen a huge surge in demand, helped by a tweeted recommendation by renowned serial entrepreneur Elon Musk.
In India, WhatsApp's biggest market with some 400 million users, the two apps gained around 4 million subscribers last week, financial daily Mint reported, citing data from research firm Sensor Tower.
WhatsApp has sought to reassure worried users in the South Asian country, running full-page adverts in Wednesday's newspapers, proclaiming that "respect for your privacy is coded into our DNA".
Telegram is a popular social media platform in a number of countries, particularly in the former Soviet Union and Iran, and is used both for private communications and sharing information and news.
Durov said Telegram has become a "refuge" for those seeking a private and secure communications platform and assured new users that his team "takes this responsibility very seriously."
Telegram was founded in 2013 by brothers Pavel and Nikolai Durov, who also founded Russia's social media network VKontakte.
Telegram refuses to cooperate with authorities and handover encryption keys, which resulted in its ban in several countries, including Russia.
Last year, Russia announced that it will lift its ban on the messenger app after more than two years of unsuccessful attempts to block it.
]]> Following U.S. policy announcement, Delta waives fare difference for flight changes https://ticotimes.net/2021/01/13/following-u-s-policy-announcement-delta-waives-fare-difference-for-flight-changes Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:48:39 +0000 https://ticotimes.net/?p=141232
Delta Air Lines is providing additional flexibility to passengers with upcoming international flights.
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The Atlanta-based airline is waiving the fare difference for passengers who wish to change their international tickets. The announcement follows the United States' new travel policy, which will require all incoming passengers to obtain a negative coronavirus test.
"Delta has proactively issued a fare difference waiver for customers rebooking international tickets purchased on or before Jan. 12," the airline said.
"The fare difference will be waived for customers originally scheduled to travel internationally to the U.S. through Feb. 9, if they choose to rebook their travel to begin on or before Jan. 25."
Most U.S. airlines, including Delta, have also waived or eliminated change fees for international flights. However, Delta is the first airline with current flights to Costa Rica that won't charge the difference in fare if passengers rebook to a more expensive flight.
Delta is also the only U.S. airline still blocking all middle seats.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Tuesday said that all international airline passengers — including citizens and residents — flying to the United States must show proof of a negative Covid-19 test before boarding their flight. The new policy will take effect starting January 26, 2021.
"When combined with a period of staying at home and everyday precautions like wearing masks and social distancing, [testing] can make travel safer, healthier, and more responsible by reducing spread on planes, in airports, and at destinations," said Robert Redfield, CDC director.
The majority of private labs and hospitals can guarantee results within 72 hours.


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High Rate Of Michigan Nursing Home Deaths Should Trigger Robust Response Udow Phillips
High rate of Michigan nursing home deaths should trigger robust response - Udow-Phillips
Marianne Udow-Phillips
One in four deaths due to COVID-19 in Michigan have been linked to long-term care residents at nursing homes, new data has indicated.
Marianne Udow-Phillips, executive director of the Center for Health Research and Transformation at the University of Michigan and Ford School lecturer, was quoted in an article in Bridge on May 27 that the disclosure of death counts by nursing homes should be a trigger for further action.
She said the state could leverage that information to form nursing home "strike teams," as states including Maryland have done. Since early April, Maryland has sent teams composed of hospital health care workers, National Guard members and state and local health care workers to nursing homes with COVID-19 outbreaks. The teams assist with testing and provide on-site medical support.
"The state could be deploying these teams to help with infection control. It's something the state could be working with the nursing home, to have these traveling teams to be available," she said.
To read the entire article click here.
Since 2007, Marianne Udow-Phillips has served as founding executive director of the Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT) at the University of Michigan. CHRT works to advance health care delivery, the health of the population, and access to care by transforming research and evidence into actionable policy approaches.
Prior to her leadership role at CHRT, Marianne served as director of the State of Michigan's Department of Human Services (2004-2007) and senior vice president of health care products and provider services at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (1999-2004). Over the years, she has held many leadership roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (1988-2004, 1978-1985), and Mercy Alternative (1986-1988).
Marianne currently serves as a board member for the Grameen Foundation, University of Michigan Health System, Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, U-M Depression Center National Advisory Board, Greater Detroit Area Health Council, and Michigan Women's Foundation Emeritus Board. She has received numerous awards and honors over the years, including the Anti-Defamation League's "Women of Achievement Award"; Crain's Detroit Business's top 100 "Most Influential Women Award" (2002, 2007, 2016); and the Michigan Women's Foundation's "Women of Achievement and Courage Award."
Marianne holds a master's degree in health services administration from the U-M School of Public Health. She is a lecturer at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and the School of Public Health--both at the University of Michigan.
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(Victoria, 11 December 2012) – Reforms to the MLA pension plan, living allowances and meal per diems should be among the top New Year's resolutions B.C. MLAs make this season, according to IntegrityBC.
IntegrityBC is calling for an independent panel to review and make recommendations on existing MLA benefits which need to be seen in the context of a salary that already places them in the top five percent of B.C. income earners.
MLAs are also the second highest paid provincial legislators in Canada, third highest if tax free allowances given to MLAs in Quebec are included.
In 2007, the B.C. government changed MLA pension plan contributions from a system where taxpayers contributed $1 for every $1 put in by MLAs to a plan where taxpayers now contribute $4 for every $1 put in by MLAs.
While MLAs deserve a pension plan that is reasonable, taxpayers deserve a plan that is equitable and the province should follow the federal lead where the MP pension plan was recently reformed to a 50/50 contribution system between MPs and taxpayers.
When one of the three options for MLA living allowances from outside the Capital Regional District doesn't require receipts for "administrative efficiency" and receipted claims for meals under the per diem policy are not accepted, it's difficult to have an accurate sense of MLA expenses.
However, figures released by the legislature in October show that from April to September, 63 MLAs billed $366,194 for living allowances and 67 MLAs billed $93,518 in meal per diems while in Victoria. These numbers do not include allowances and per diems paid for by ministries on behalf of their ministers.
At least 43 MLAs billed the $1,000 monthly allowance for six months, even though the legislature only sat for 24 days in April and May. The $1,000 monthly allowance does not require receipts. Eight MLAs billed over $6,000.
Note 1: To contextualize a $61 per diem, IntegrityBC purchased $61.83 in food (including HST and bottle deposits) from the Thrifty Foods' outlet three blocks from the Legislature. Below is a photo of the groceries and scan of the receipt.
Note 3: The $93,518 that 67 BC MLAs billed as per diems would feed a family of four in B.C. for 9 years, according to the latest Cost of Eating report from the Dieticians of Canada.