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Create and discover your own local three peaks challenge
Walking Get Out With The Kids West Midlands
By Shell Grayston (Get Out with the Kids)
Get Outside with The Kids describe their own version of the Three Peaks Challenge, and how you can discover your own local challenge
We would love to do the National Three Peak Challenge, climbing the highest peaks in Wales, England and Scotland all within 24 hours. But, it is a huge challenge. Not just the climbs, but the sheer logistics puts it out of reach for a lot of people, and particularly families.
We love to adventure and achieve as a family, so we came up with our own "local" three peak challenge, which is a more achievable challenge for families.
We took on the challenge ourselves and climbed the three highest peaks in our home county of Shropshire.
The weather provided an extra element to the challenge: snow and blizzard conditions made the hill climbs tough (character building!).
The achievement of completing the challenge was incredible, creating life long memories for us all.
So, what do you need to do to complete the challenge? Well, as the name implies you have 24 hours to climb the three highest peaks that are local to you.
1. Find your three highest peaks near to you.
We've created a list of local summits on our website.
2. You have 24 hours (OK perhaps a weekend) to summit all three peaks.
Remember to track how many miles you walk. Keeping track of how many miles you walk adds and bit of interest and motivation to the walk too. Don't forget to follow mountain safety guidelines and choose a route suitable for your family.
3. Take a family selfie as close (as safely and legally possible) at each summit to record your achievement.
4. If you want to, you can upload your three photos and record your mileage on our website. You'll be added to the 'hall of fame' for that challenge.
Some of the routes are more challenging than others, depending on where you are in the country. If your county is quite flat, you may not be climbing high, but the route could be long.
And, if you live somewhere flat and think that there aren't any peaks near you, then think again! We have added many flat places to our list. We even have a local three peaks challenge in London!
You could take the challenge further and complete a challenge in another area. It's really up to you how you use the idea, as long you have fun outside as a family.
A challenge is a good incentive to get the family outside, and this challenge is achievable, you may discover some new walks in your local area. So, it's over to you now to try your local three peak challenge.
Grab the walking boots and GetOutside!
Shell Grayston started her blog, Get Out With The Kids back in 2011 to help inspire more people to get outside.
You can find out about Shell & family's adventures at http://www.getoutwiththekids.co.uk
Twitter: @GetOutKids Instagram: @getoutwiththekids
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'Battle' | Netflix Film Review
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As a contribution to the burgeoning dance romance film genre, Norway's Battle takes few chances and breaks little new ground.
When Battle begins, it's difficult not to see it as merely a Norwegian version of Save the Last Dance. Unfortunately for Battle, it struggles to avoid unfavourable comparisons to that film, and mostly fails to make an impression on audiences as a unique entry into the dance-romance genre.
Battle focuses on the privileged life of Amalie, a wealthy girl who spends all of her time and energy on modern dance, where she and her classmates are training for the chance to be awarded a coveted position at a prestigious dance academy in the Netherlands.
But everything changes when one day out of the blue her home is foreclosed upon, and she and her father are forced to collect only their most essential possessions. They move into a tiny apartment while things are sorted out, and while her dad insists that this will be only a temporary situation, from Amalie's perspective she may as well have been transported to another planet.
Then, in the process of searching for a new training location, she happens upon a local youth centre where Mikael gives her a very abrupt and sudden introduction to the basics of hip-hop dance and, as they would say in a cheesy trailer from the 1990s, worlds collide.
It's a formula that has been done before (and done better, to be honest) by a handful of other dance films, but the biggest issue by far is the presence of so many thinly-written and underdeveloped lead characters. Amalie, in particular, is written in a way that makes her actions borderline nonsensical.
She goes to great lengths to preserve her relationships with her old friends and maintain her standing within the wealthy community she used to operate within, either outright lying to people or refusing to communicate with them. But she doesn't actually seem to like her dance friends all that much nor does she, confusingly, have any great connection to her boyfriend (who she treats appallingly, by the way, constantly dropping off the grid and standing him up with little or no apology).
She devotes her life to modern dance but doesn't act particularly engaged in class or interested in the Dutch dance school, for that matter. It makes for a frustrating viewing experience because she continually messes all of her relationships up for no clear reason. And while both Lise Teige and Fabian Svegaard Tapia (Amalie and Mikael, respectively) give perfectly fine performances, they suffer from the fact that their only real character descriptors are the fact that they dance and regularly exhibit poor decision-making skills.
The one area where the film does excel in is the dance sequences. The intersection between formal modern dance and the moimprovisationalnal style of a hip-hop dance battle is demonstrated particularly well here, and both are celebrated within the film's narrative.
Sometimes in films like this, we see the formal dance technique derided as stodgy and repressive, while the freefrom style is held up as more expressive and emotionally honest. But Battle does an excellent job of showing that these two styles are more of an extension of one another than anything else, particularly in the final dance scene which blends the two beautifully. All of the dancers are remarkably skilled, and their choreography is both intelligently crafted and engagingly performed.
Ultimately, though, a dance movie should have more going for it than just good dance sequences — there needs to some compelling aspect of the storyline that keeps audiences invested in between the choreographed bits. For that reason, Battle falls short of many other entries into this genre.
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nolastnamegirlPost author
just seen the movie and I have to agree with you. I am just quite confused by the approach to the character Amelie. I don't know if her dance is her priority or the "uptown girl" image which she desperately wanted to preserve. The lack of her personality, in meaning, her thoughts or ambitions made this Amelie character seems shallow and immature. In the end, there's also an unanswered question, like how will her father manage in the end, or if their circumstances would be better, or if she just give up with her dance academy. As a viewer, I just don't have this satisfaction as there's not really any development in character, story, and sense.
By the way as a dancer, I find the "hip/hop" or "krumping" in the battle arena just okay, the highlight, I think, was the kid who beat Amelie the first time.
LisbethPost author
I loved the story, the dancing could be a little stronger. But I loved it!! If they do a sequel I would absolutely watch it.
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EbonyPost author
I thought this review was harsh. I think you missed the beauty of the 2 lead characters. There was so much vulnerability in both their performances. The other films in this genre; such as 'save the last dance' paled in comparison. I thought this film was deeply moving. I'm so surprised that you felt that it wasn't.
Vanessa RussellPost author
At first the dancing, i thought would get better. But it never did…i was kinda surprised there were no minorties dancing. That probually would have made this movie allllot better… But this movie could have done so much better to make it better. 2 stars for me **
The Movie Battle not even in the same universe (or era) as Save the Last Dance. In the first place, declaring bankruptcy is becoming endemic in every society, the harsh treatment of being poor, corporate dominance will make this a cult classic (its not a crisis til it happens to you). No parallel to story lines or their characters' conflicts. Battle's main character, Amalie, has swiftly gone from the 'it' girl to a stripped down version of herself and knows she needs to maintain her equilibrium (Dad; "Did you tell your friends yet?" Amalie: are you nuts). She successfully creates a status quo at school while her real life drifts away from her crowd, and she is on shaky ground for much of the movie. She is faced with social decisions between friends she has history with, and keeping up with a lifestyle she's losing a grip on while something else is cooking, but there is no real footing yet to believe in it. While the U.S. version of this movie is so sliced and diced we are left to conclude loose ties, we see the strength of Amalie's mettle going into that battle after she has been censured by both of her groups at that point. She made a decision, and she goes all in to the battle to face the dissonance. There seems to be an assumption that Fabian Svegaard Tapia should take a backseat in his role because he wasn't really an 'actor'; however, he shines as the likable guy with a great character (especially when juxtaposed to Aksel!) and it is because he visibly falls for Amalie that she is lifted. She is, afterall, the one making all the mistakes. Their couples' chemistry has a strong pulse and much of that is Mikael's love for her and there is a lot of gravitas in that dynamic. Amalie appears very approachable with Mikael and they share an immediate trust together, as Mikael displays a genuine respect for women On the other hand, we see Amalie's boyfriend almost takes delight that she has hit the skids (great acting by Vebjorn Enger), and decides to reel her in on a quid pro quo. Soundtrack was great and dancing wonderful. and of course that song Youth by daughter is metaphysical. I think this movie has a lot of staying power.
SevPost author
I've liked dance movies since Dirty Dancing! I don't think you can expect a lot in terms of storyline, it's always more or less the same thing, so that was fine with me. I think the dancing could have been better, I honestly thought I'd see some more "impressive" moves. The side characters could also have been developed a bit more: the dad, Charlotte, Ida, the boyfriend, and even the dance teacher. They all seem like interesting characters but we see only the surface.
I loved Mikael 😉 Amalie a bit less, but it's easy to make mistakes when your world crumbles.
All in all, I had a good time watching the film, even if it could have been better.

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VideoAmp Data & Innovative Algorithm Predicts Oscars' Likely Winners
VideoAmp leverages unique TV viewership data and innovative methodology to forecast Oscars' winners and project increased ratings.
Winner Probabilities
This year's most likely winners are a mix of proven awards season favorites, this season's front-runners, and fan favorites.
Most likely to win Best Actress:Frances McDormand, followed by Sally Hawkins
Most likely to win Best Actor:Gary Oldman, followed by Daniel Day Lewis
Most likely to win Best Picture: The Shape of Water, followed by Get Out
Most likely to win Best Director: Guillermo Del Toro, followed by Jordan Peele
Get Out is In: Historically the Oscars have not been kind to horror films, and when it comes to race relations, the Academy prefers historical films over contemporary ones. Get Out and Jordan Peele's dark horse winning potential speaks to the popularity of the film and the shift in our current social climate.
Viewership Should be Up from Last Year
Though the downward ratings trend seems to be continuing overall, we predict that viewership will be slightly up from last year, perhaps even up to 4.5%.
After the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, Moonlight's stunning best picture win last year, Get Out's popularity this year, and the #MeToo and Time's Up movements shining a spotlight on all of Hollywood — it is possible this year's broadcast will be a turning point for the Academy to embrace a more progressive program.
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The VideoAmp Data Science team has built one of the most versatile viewership forecasting algorithms to help provide certainty and accuracy to predicting events such as the Oscars. The versatility lies in the abundance of data that is utilized, but more importantly, the difference is in understanding what is occurring right now in people's lives and attempting to compensate for this in algorithms, as this tends to be the variable in which requires the most attention, and can derail even the most sophisticated predictive models.
VideoAmp's predictive algorithms utilize various inputs to prepare their forecasts:
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It seems as though there are two main inputs that the probability percentages favor in these scenarios: previous award shows nominations & individual (actor, actress, director) achievements. However, the current cultural climate is tied into the calculations as well, as films such as "Get Out" and "3 Billboards Outside of Ebbing Missouri" had their probability likelihoods increase significantly due to this aspect.
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Whether you want to lose 5 pounds or finally run a half marathon, fitness is an important topic for your life. This article provides tips to help you get and stay fit, no matter what kind of shape you are in right now.
Many people work out at the gym by lifting weights to improve their fitness. All you need are six exercises. These are pull-ups, leg raises, push-ups, bridges, and handstand push-ups.
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Begin with smaller machines when you start weight lifting. Begin your routine by using barbells and dumbbells first and working the smaller muscle groups. Also, this process can create a better transition when you lift heavier weights.
Depending on your ultimate goal, the frequency of your strength training will vary. If you want to get bigger and stronger muscles, you should do strength training exercise sessions less often. If you want to become more tone and defined, then you should have strength training on a daily basis.
6 A.M session. workout. Consider waking up just a few minutes earlier each morning and incorporating some activity that will get your heart rate up. This will establish the habit of doing exercise before work. As time passes, you can amplify your workout time.
If you do identical exercises in a fraction of your normal time, you can build muscles more quickly. This will cause your muscles to work harder and will, at the same time, improve your endurance. For example, if you can do a full body workout in 30 minutes one day, try to do it in 27 minutes the next time you workout.
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The Monument to Giuseppe Gioachino Belli is a marble memorial dedicated to the 19th-century poet who wrote mainly in Romanesco, the Roman dialect. It is located just off the Lungotevere in Trastavere, just across from the entrance to the Ponte Garibaldi over the Tiber.

Description
The work was funded by public donations, an effort started in 1910 by Domenico Gnoli, Ferdinando Martini and Leone Caetani. A competition selected the design by Michele Tripisciano in 1911, and the monument was inaugurated in May 1913, for the 50th anniversary of the poet's death. The well-dressed poet with a top hat, a walking stick, and his right hand loiters on a reconstruction of Ponte Fabricio banister, recognizable by the presence of a typical four-faced hermes. Awkardly represented as aloof on a plinth, he affectionately gazes at his fellow pedestrians. Below is a low square plinth, with a relief with symbols of Rome: an allegorical figure of the river Tiber lying, the Capitoline Wolf feeding the twins; and on the rear, Romans gathered around "Pasquino". inscription bears the dedication To their poet G.G. Belli the People of Rome MCMXIII. The grotesque mask feeding the fountain represent Poetry and Satire, two features of Belli's work. The original monumnent incorporated a wooden walking stick, but this kept being stolen and has been replaced with a iron rod.

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I thought it would be fun to share some of the funny and most memorable experiences I have had with Wilde About Tan over the last couple of years, omitting all names of course!
Every day I walk into different situations, homes, meet different families and I enjoy it all immensely. I get a lot of kitchen envy presently because we are looking to change our own at home, and it has been known that some clients take me into their kitchen for a look around while we discuss granite over quartz worktops (…when you know you are getting old!) .
Aside from that, there are just some moments I will never forget – which is amazing because my memory is truly shocking.
Very recently, I met my client on a Sunday at her place of work rather than her home (her family were staying and wherever I pop my tent, that's my home 😉 ). She had spraytan's in the past and was mostly prepared for me, but she was getting the Spraytan for her Summer Holidays and had worn a black playsuit for afterwards. The only problem with the playsuit was that it was elasticated at the waist and she (and I) didn't want anything to potentially ruin her gorgeous tan, SO she ended up wearing the bottoms to where her pants clung and thankfully I had a change of t-shirt with me that day, so I stripped off my own loose dark t-shirt for her to wear! That's the first time I ever had to strip at an appointment! Hehe.
At a loyal clients house (who soon became a bestie after her first tan 2 years ago), her gorgeous baby girl had taken to crying during every tan because of the noise/not being able to get to mummy. On this occasion I had to scoop her up in one arm (she is a beautifully healthy little girl), whilst I tanned her mum with the other. She babbled to me the whole time and stopped crying completely. So when I suggest I can tan with one hand tied behind my back….
Another recent classic was at a Spray Tan Party for a group of bridal girlies. Some had never been sprayed before and had received hints and tips from their friends. When one lady walked into the kitchen with a plastic bag tied around her head in a Rambo stylie, the only thing I could say was "what the hell…!?." before I burst out laughing. Granted, it wasn't the most professional I have ever been but it was really funny. I had to assure the lovely lady that I always bring all the accessories she needs for the process.
Years ago I was tanning a prom girl for the first time and as usual I was directing her in her poses to make sure of a thorough process. I always tan the body twice, but the last move after round 1 is 'Pray'. I ask you to put your hands in a prayer position. This particular girl thought I was asking her to actually stop the tan and pray with me! "what, now!???" she exclaimed with a stunned face. After I assured her it was just the position I needed she giggled away, I couldn't stop smirking for the rest of the tan and haven't forgotten it to this day.
After finishing one tan, I bent down to remove the girls sticky feet, she was chatting to me so I didn't want to interrupt by giving an instruction to hold onto her kitchen sideboard, so I just tapped it with my hand when she gave me eye contact. Instead of holding it, she actually swung her leg up to the cabinet instead!!! That girl was flexible! Hilarious.
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We have will a guest speaker and Board elections. We are in need of new board members! Most board members have served for multiple terms, and are not able to continue next year in this role. Please consider joining the Board. We would love to have some new people, with new energy on the CFNA Board. It doesn't involve too much of your time and much of what we do is done via email.
Thanks for your consideration, we hope to see you Wednesday!
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Over the past two decades, Illumination of Love has brought the St. John's family together to ring in the holiday season. The annual holiday lighting event is held in and around the Skalny Courtyard at St. John's Home on the first Sunday in December. Each individual light throughout the courtyard is available for dedication to honor or remember someone special. Funds generated through the St. John's Foundation for Illumination of Love provide elders with special extras throughout the year. This year, $4,500.00 was raised to fund summer concerts, beauty shop visits, wheelchair repairs, and much more.
Each year, one elder living at St. John's Home is chosen by Volunteer Services to "flip the switch" to officially light the courtyard for the season. Jackie Swift—an elder from the Rose Neighborhood—was selected to do the honors in 2016. Jackie and her husband Peter—a resident at Brickstone by St. John's—have been dedicated supporters of the St. John's Foundation for years. Additionally, Jackie serves as a representative on the St. John's Home Resident Council and is known for helping other elders throughout the community.
It is never too early to start planning for next year's event scheduled for Sunday, December 3, 2017. Mark your calendars!


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The history of India made its inscription, many civilization has its evolution.
With a wide variety of agriculture & culture, India is a Gift of Nature.
The beautiful white carved architecture – Taj Mahal gives us the reflection of how skilled the Indian hands are.
The country has strong military force which has made many victories in the past and is continuously working towards it.
India, where people follow different cultures and celebrate different festivals.
The Gateway of India opens a way for Love & affection.
and the Rajasthan desserts that makes us sweat.
In weather, worship and culture.


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Source Code of Several Atari 7800 Games Released! | ProgrammerFish – Everything that's programmed!
Source Code of Several Atari 7800 Games Released! | ProgrammerFish – Everything that's programmed!.
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In an official release, Atari has quoted that the purpose of the release is to give potential developers insight into the Atari's gaming platform so they may possibly build upon the 7800 series.


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Outstanding Universal Value
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Year Start yyyy
Year End yyyy
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2023 24 GA
2022 46 COM
2020 14 EXT.COM
2014 1 EXT.GA
2010 9 EXT.COM
2005 29 BUR
2004 7 EXT.BUR
2001 25 EXT.BUR
2000 24 BUR(SPE)
1993 9 GA
1985 9 COM
1985 9 BUR
Decision : 41 COM 8B.31
Gelati Monastery (Georgia)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Documents WHC/17/41.COM/8B.Add and WHC/17/41.COM/INF.8B1.Add,
Recalling Decision 37 COM 7A.32 adopted at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013) which "Requests the State Party to submit, by 1 February 2014, a request for a major boundary modification for the property to allow Gelati Monastery to justify the criterion on its own";
Approves the significant boundary modification of Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery, Georgia to exclude Bagrati Cathedral, to become Gelati Monastery, Georgia;
Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:
Brief synthesis
On the lower southern slopes of the mountains of the Northern Caucasus, Gelati Monastery reflects the 'golden age' of medieval Georgia, a period of political strength and economic growth between the reigns of King David IV 'the Builder' (1089-1125) and Queen Tamar (1184-1213). It was David who, in 1106 began building the monastery near his capital Kutaisi on a wooded hill above the river Tskaltsitela. The main church was completed in 1130 in the reign of his son and successor Demetré. Further churches were added to the monastery throughout the 13th and early 14th centuries. The monastery is richly decorated with mural paintings from the 12th to 17th centuries, as well as a 12th century mosaic in the apse of the main church, depicting the Virgin with Child flanked by archangels. Its high architectural quality, outstanding decoration, size, and clear spatial quality combine to offer a vivid expression of the artistic idiom of the architecture of the Georgian "Golden Age" and its almost completely intact surroundings allow an understanding of the intended fusion between architecture and landscape.
Gelati was not simply a monastery: it was also a centre of science and education, and the Academy established there was one of the most important centres of culture in ancient Georgia. King David gathered eminent intellectuals to his Academy such as Johannes Petritzi, a Neo-Platonic philosopher best known for his translations of Proclus, and Arsen Ikaltoeli, a learned monk, whose translations of doctrinal and polemical works were compiled into his Dogmatikon, or book of teachings, influenced by Aristotelianism. Gelati also had a scriptorium were monastic scribes copied manuscripts (although its location is not known). Among several books created there, the best known is an amply illuminated 12th century gospel, housed in the National Centre of Manuscripts.
As a royal monastery, Gelati possessed extensive lands and was richly endowed with icons, including the well-known gold mounted Icon of the Virgin of Khakhuli (now housed in the Georgian National Museum) and at its peak, it reflected the power and high culture of Eastern Christianity.
Criterion (iv): Gelati Monastery is the masterpiece of the architecture of the "Golden Age" of Georgia and the best representative of its architectural style, characterized by the full facing of smoothly hewn large blocks, perfectly balanced proportions, and the exterior decoration of blind arches. The main church of the monastery is one of the most important examples of the cross-in-square architectural type that had a crucial role in the East Christian church architecture from the 7th century onwards. Gelati is one of the largest Medieval Orthodox monasteries, distinguished for its harmony with its natural setting and a well thought-out overall planning concept.
The main church of the Gelati Monastery is the only Medieval monument in the larger historic region of Eastern Asia Minor and the Caucasus that still has well-preserved mosaic decoration, comparable with the best Byzantine mosaics, as well as having the largest ensemble of paintings of the middle Byzantine, late Byzantine, and post-Byzantine periods in Georgia, including more than 40 portraits of kings, queens, and high clerics and the earliest depiction of the seven Ecumenical Councils.
The whole monastic precinct is included in the property and contains all the main 12th century buildings as well as those added in the 13th century. All the attributes necessary to express the Outstanding Universal Value are present and included in the area. No important original feature of the monastery from the 12th and 13th centuries have been lost during the centuries, and its landscape setting remains largely intact. Not all buildings are in a good state of conservation.
Some development pressures exist, in the buffer zone and the wider setting of the property but the level of threats is low and the processes are currently under control.
Overall, the architectural forms, spatial arrangement and decoration fully convey their value. For a long period, major parts of the mural paintings were in a bad state of conservation. With the repair of the roofs, the process of degradation has been slowed down and restoration work undertaken although some remain vulnerable.
The Academy building which was roofless in 1994 at the time of inscription was re-roofed with reversible material in 2009. The extensive buffer zone allows a full appreciation of the harmony between the enclosed monastery and its natural setting.
Protection and management requirements
Gelati monastery has been a Listed Monument of National Significance since the Soviet period and was listed in the Georgian National Register of Monuments by presidential decree in 2006. The cultural protection area was enlarged beyond Gelati Monastery to encompass the buffer zone in a Decree of the Minister of Culture and Monument Protection in 2014. The buffer zone is protected for its monuments but also for visual attributes. The natural values of the surrounding landscape are regulated by the Forest Code of Georgia, the Law on Soil Protection, the Law on Environmental Protection and the Water law that constitute the legal framework for the management of the forests and the rivers in the area. Applications for new constructions or reconstructions, including the infrastructure and earthworks within the buffer zone require the approval of the Cultural Heritage Protection Council, Section for Cultural Heritage Protected Zones, and the Agency of Urban Heritage.
Conservation work is guided by the Conservation Master Plan, produced by the Ministry of Culture, Monuments Protection and Sports of Georgia in collaboration with the Orthodox Church of Georgia. This plan covers conservation of the built structures as well as proposals to support the revival of monastic life that started in the 1990s and the needs of visitors. Adequate resources for long-term conservation programmes need to be sustained. A system of documentation for all conservation and restoration work and tri-dimensional measuring and monitoring of the overall stability of the various monastic buildings need to be put in place.
A Memorandum on Collaboration on Cultural Heritage Issues between the Georgian Apostolic Autocephaly Orthodox Church and the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia has been agreed for all properties of the church. Day to day management of the property is entrusted to the monastic community who live in the property. Longer term interventions are implemented by the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia. Its local representative agency is the Kutaisi Historical Architectural Museum-Reserve who is also responsible for visitor reception.
The Management Plan 2017-2021 reflects contributions of the Church, and relevant government bodies and community groups who were involved in the consultation process. It aims to set out a shared vision for the property. The Plan was developed in harmony with the Conservation Master Plan, with the Imereti Tourism development strategy, and with the 2014 management plan for the Imereti Protected Areas that includes the valley and canyon of the Tskaltsitela River in the buffer zone. It needs approval to become fully operational and enforceable by relevant authorities. A Management Committee for the property remains to be appointed and it is necessary for key roles and responsibilities to be established.
Recommends that the State Party give consideration to the following:
Ensuring adequate resources for long-term programmes of restoration for the fabric of the monastery and its mural paintings,
Developing a clear system of documentation for any conservation and restoration work,
Putting in place tri-dimensional measuring and monitoring to help gain a better understanding of the overall stability of the various buildings in the monastery;
Approving and implementing the management structure for the property with clear responsibilities for the various agencies and organisations involved in its management,
Setting up a Coordinating Committee for the property with representation from key stakeholders,
Putting in place a mechanism that will allow the Management Plan, or part of it, to have status in planning processes,
Registering as soon as possible the land rights in order to avoid land disputes,
Submitting full details of proposals for covering excavated cellar areas next to the Academy, outlining the new visitor access arrangements and location of new domestic quarters for monks, including the archaeological profile of the chosen area, to the World Heritage Centre for review by ICOMOS at the earliest opportunity and before any commitments are made, in accordance with paragraph 172 of the Operational Guidelines,
Augmenting the monitoring indicators to reflect the attributes of Outstanding Universal Value;
Requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre by 1 December 2019 a report on the implementation of the above-mentioned recommendations for examination by the World Heritage Committee at its 44th session in 2020.
WHC/17/41.COM/18
Context of Decision
WHC-17/41.COM/8B.Add
WHC-17/41.COM/INF.8B1.Add
Decision Code: 41 COM 8B.31
Themes: Inscriptions on the World Heritage List
States Parties (1): Georgia
Properties (1): Gelati Monastery
Session: 41st session of the World Heritage Committee (41 COM)
Keywords: Significant boundary modification
State of conservation reports:
2017 Gelati Monastery


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Acreage adjacent to Sunport envisioned as aviation hub
By Richard Metcalf / Journal Staff Writer
Published: Monday, June 16th, 2014 at 12:05am
Updated: Sunday, June 22nd, 2014 at 8:23am
Copyright © 2014 Albuquerque Journal
The prospects of realizing Albuquerque's ambition to be an aviation hub will be tested at a proposed business park on about 70 city-owned acres at the southeast corner of Gibson and Girard SE, between Albuquerque International Sunport and Kirtland Air Force Base.
"This is such a bonus for us," said Jack Scherer, associate director of planning and development at the city's Aviation Department. "It's very unique to have property at the airport at grade that can be used for development."
The 70 acres, plus another 11-12 acres fronting directly on Gibson, were used for roughly 3,000 feet of the north/south 17-35 Runway, which was decommissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration two years ago. The runway hadn't been used by commercial aircraft since the mid-2000s.
The premier asset of the proposed business park, to be called the Aviation Center of Excellence or ACE, would be taxiway access for planes, Scherer said. Plane access would open up the park to what Scherer called "MROs," or larger companies that do maintenance, repair and overhauls of aircraft.
Looking south at the now-closed 17-35 Runway at Albuquerque International Sunport, seen in the center of the photo, is the proposed site of a business park to be called Aviation Center of Excellence. Gibson Boulevard is at the bottom of the photo, running from left to right. (Courtesy of Eagleseyephoto.Com)
"We'd love to get another aircraft manufacturer," he said. "We'll have a perfect setup for them."
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"One of the challenges we face is where the first company wants to locate," he said.
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Ready to trade in the cold winters of Boston for the temperate climate of San Francisco? How about the fantastic career & recreational activities that are available year-round?
If zero inches versus 47 inches of snow, proximity to beach communities, myriad job opportunities (especially tech in surrounding Silicon Valley), and living in one of the most inclusive & iconic cities in the world is highly appealing, the City by the Bay is waiting with open arms! But before you start moving from Boston to San Francisco, take the time to research everything San Francisco has to offer! Then take a look at some of the moving companies in Boston or San Francisco that can help you get packed, loaded, and moved.
Moving to San Francisco from Boston takes a bit of planning and travel (about 3 to 4 days of road time). To ensure a seamless transition, check out the following guide on the differences and similarities between Beantown and the Bay City.
Okay, so California, in general, is known to be a pretty expensive place to live. San Francisco is certainly no exception. The city has some of the highest taxes in the United States.
Let's look at sales tax first. In SF, you'll pay 8.5% in total sales tax (7.25% state + 1.25% local). Boston, for comparison, has a total sales tax rate of 6.25%. Now, when it comes to income tax, you might want to sit down. San Francisco currently has a total top income tax rate of 13.3%. Boston? Only 5.1%.
Considering how much you'll pay in property taxes in San Francisco? Good news! Even though housing prices are much higher (see 'Housing and Cost of Living'), the average SF county rate is 0.649%. Boston's rate is nearly double at 1.222%. For example, you'd pay $6,040 annually for an SF home valued at $800,000. That same home value would cost you $9,776 per year in Boston.
Looking at GDP for the Top 50 metropolitan areas in America (based on 2017 data), the San Francisco metro area ranks an impressive #4 (behind only Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City).
Centered mainly around tech, the local economy in San Francisco is thriving. Other significant industries include healthcare, finance, and tourism. As of the beginning of 2020, SF had a phenomenal unemployment rate of only 2.4% (compared to the US average of 3.9%). Boston had a noteworthy rate of 3.1%. As for future job growth, San Francisco is projected to see a respectable growth of 39.1%. Forecasts expect Boston to do even better at 42.5% over the next ten years.
Sick of shoveling snow and scraping ice off… everything? When you move to San Francisco, you can ditch all of that! As mentioned in the intro, there's no snow here. Of course, you can head east to the mountains if you ever want to ski or snowboard. Another plus side? SF has 59 more sunny days than Boston (259 vs. a dismal 200 days).
How about winter lows? In Boston, you're used to about 19°F in January. San Francisco rarely dips below 46°F during wintertime. As for summer, it stays cooler in SF at 67°F. Beantown, on the other hand, can sizzle with an average of 82°F. Of course, the Bay City can get chilly. Be sure to have a pullover or coat with you at all times, just in case.
So, you might have jumped right to this section. Let's address the (expensive) elephant in the room. First, we'll take a look at living expenses. Currently, San Francisco commands an eye-popping cost of living index of 269.3. For comparison, the national average is only 100, and the Boston index is 162.4. The City of Boston isn't exactly cheap, but compared to SF, it's a bargain.
Next, we have housing prices. San Francisco has a median list price of… wait for it… $1.31 million. Yes, that's not a typo. Boston, on the other hand, has a median list price of $769,000. Not cheap, but again, it's a steal compared to the Bay Area. Rent? Expect to pay a median rent price of $4,500 per month (compared to $2,950 per month in the City of Boston).
The real question is, what is there not to do in San Francisco? From beach excursions and skiing trips to the east to bar hopping and foodie tours in the city, there's a way more likely chance that you'll have a more challenging time deciding what to do than to finding something fun to do.
Into arts & culture? The Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is a must-see for any enthusiast. So is the de Young Museum. Those who love Chinese food & culture should definitely visit Chinatown (the largest Chinatown outside of Asia). Park lovers will be drawn to Golden Gate Park, comprised of more than 1,000 acres. Want to enjoy a sandy escape from the city? Santa Cruz is an hourlong drive south. It's home to sandy beaches, great surfing waves, and the world-famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Do you have school-aged kids? San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the sole district within the city and county. It also has the distinction of being the first school district in the state of California, established back in 1851. SFUSD ranks #53 in diversity among all school districts in the United States, while it sits at #94 out of 487 school districts in California. Overall, the district gets an A- rating.
Are you looking for the best colleges & universities in the SF metro area? Some of the finest institutions call the city home or are within proximity. These include the University of California – San Francisco, UC Berkeley, and Stanford University (#6 in national universities). Creative or artistic? This city is also home to the acclaimed San Francisco Conservatory of Music and California College of Arts. There's also City College of San Francisco, one of the nation's largest community colleges.
When it comes to violent crime rates, San Francisco and Boston are pretty similar. SF has a violent crime index of 39.6, while Boston has an index of 37.3. As for property crime, the Bay City definitely has room for improvement with an index of 79.2. Boston has a property crime index of only 35.8.
Are you looking for the safest cities in San Francisco? Sea Cliff offers stunning ocean views, while The Presidio is a former military base that offers culture, history, and some great trails. If you're looking for safety + gorgeous homes (mainly Edwardian and Victorian), Noe Valley is an exceptional neighborhood. Pacific Heights has beautiful grassy hills and historic homes. And to round out our list, Nob Hill is home to the famous Grace Cathedral and some of the best hotels in the area.
To be fair, Boston is a great foodie destination, especially when it comes to seafood. But with its diverse makeup and history, San Francisco is a powerhouse when it comes to innovative restaurants and food trends. And it also has fantastic seafood – sand dabs, abalone, Bay shrimp, Dungeness crab, and more!
Love soul food? Swing by Brenda's French Soul Food for a soul-soothing experience. San Francisco is also known for its Mexican food, and La Taqueria is one of the best in the business. Mersea Restaurant & Bar offers outstanding tacos, ceviche, and more with views of the bay. Enjoy chic Asian fusion? Dragon Beaux has terrific dim sum, egg yolk lava bao, and so many other delectable dishes.
The above is far from an exhaustive list, but the beauty of living in a place like San Francisco is discovering all the fantastic eateries, bay bars, and restaurants here!
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Here are some of the best areas to call home in the City By the Bay.
Made famous for a row of Victorian homes known as the Painted Ladies – if you've ever watched the classic TV show Full House, you've seen them in the intro – Alamo Square is home to many tech professionals. Yes, it is an expensive neighborhood, but it's also one of the most desirable places to live in SF, with a host of hip bars and restaurants within walking distance. Learn more here.
Quaint, beautiful, and affluent, Balboa Terrace was one of the original subdivisions on Mount Davidson. It's home to gorgeous Mediterranean-style homes, manicured landscaping, and buried electrical lines (which led to a clean look). Homeownership is exceptionally high (at 93%), but there are still some excellent properties on the outer edges of the neighborhood. Get more info here.
Situated in the northeastern portion of San Francisco, Dogpatch is sort of the antithesis of many other parts of the city – it's much sunnier and flatter. You'll find some of SF's oldest houses here, dating as far back as the 1860s. The neighborhood provides easy access to the T-Line Muni Metro for convenient travel. Discover more details about Dogpatch here.
North of the Castro, Duboce Triangle, offers a quiet atmosphere. It surrounds a park after the same name, which is a popular spot for dog owners and their beloved pets. As for homes, you'll find a lovely assortment of Victorian houses and lush yards & streets. Eclectic with ample opportunities for nightlife fun, there's an excellent selection of bars, sandwich shops, and coffee houses. Discover more here.
With a mix of commercial and residential, the former industrial district has blossomed into a super popular spot for single professionals and students alike. Into jogging or taking a leisurely stroll? The neighborhood is close by Corona Heights and Buena Vista Park. The top employer in the area is the UCSF Medical Center. Here's where you can delve into more details on Mission Bay.
Providing views of the famous Coit Tower, Telegraph Hill is a highly scenic neighborhood named after the code-sending device located at the peak, which signaled ships up until the mid-1800s. Interesting fact: Telegraph Hill has the highest concentration of pre-Great Quake of 1906 buildings of any other part of the city. Delve into the particulars of Telegraph Hill here.
On average, it costs about $4500-$6500 to move from Boston to San Francisco. Though this might sound expensive, consider that you are hauling your stuff about 3,096 miles across the country. The total cost of your move will depend on several variables, including your origin and destination zip codes, the time of year you're moving, the size of your household, and which services you require. The best way to get an accurate estimate is by scheduling an in-home or virtual (no contact) walkthrough with a licensed and insured interstate mover. Get free moving quotes from the best Boston to San Francisco movers now!
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The new insight I got from Dr. Taylor is being aware of which part of your brain you are accessing to form your consciousness is something that we have power over and we can choose. There is a huge overdependence on the left side of our brains and I think we forget that the right side and developing the ability to switch to using that side of our brain is also important for innovating, solving complex problems and ultimately our own happiness and feeling that our life has meaning.
I think this ability to go to 'la la land' is also what allows people to build resilience to survive even in the harshest and most miserable conditions. I remember reading Victor Frankl's descriptions of survivors in concentration camps; that those who survived did because they were able to detach themselves from feeling their individualism being attacked, to feeling a deeper spiritual connection to being part of something bigger than just themselves and finding hope for the possibility of the situation changing.
One of my colleagues shared with me recently that she noticed I could keep generating ideas during a project meeting we were having, even if our colleagues we were meeting with would 'judge' every idea as 'good' or 'bad' or 'how can you prove that will work' and she found herself shutting down. I think I can keep going not feeling 'judged' or having my 'individual self' harmed by them because I am not focusing my energy on that and I'm not paying attention to the 'boundaries' of myself. In the meeting I focused instead on drawing on my creative energies because that was more important for us to solve the problem at hand.
Growing up, adults would also say to me, 'stop daydreaming', 'don't get carried away by your imagination' or 'you have your head in the clouds'. In my own maturation process I realize more and more that going to 'la la land' itself is not a bad thing. It depends on the context; sometimes using our left brain is killing us more than just letting ourselves enter the euphoria of 'la la land'.
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This measure shields those who report overdoses from arrest. Gov. John Hickenlooper signed the bill at Denver's Harm Reduction Action Center, where Vernon Lewis is an overdose prevention coordinator.
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Home > Insights > Publications > What the President's executive order means for transactions involving the Government of Venezuela
What the President's executive order means for transactions involving the Government of Venezuela
Robert Shapiro Tyler Black August 7, 2019
On Monday, August 5, 2019, President Trump signed an Executive Order on Blocking Property of the Government of Venezuela (the "EO"). The EO dramatically escalates the economic and political pressure on the Maduro regime by blocking all Government of Venezuela property and property interests in the United States or "within the possession or control of any United States person." [EO Section 1(a)] The prohibitions also restrict transactions involving the provision of "funds, goods, or services" to, for the benefit of, or from any person blocked by the order. [EO Section 3]
This is a severe embargo-style restriction that defines the Government of Venezuela broadly to include "the state and government of Venezuela, any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, including the Central Bank of Venezuela and [PdVSA], [and] any person owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the foregoing" or acting on behalf of the foregoing. It does not include any U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, lawfully admitted alien, or valid visa-holding alien. [EO Section 6] The EO is stated to be effective as of 9:00 a.m. EDT on August 5, 2019. [EO Section 10]
Importantly, the EO does not embargo all transactions with private companies and persons in Venezuela. As explained in FAQ 680, "U.S. persons are not prohibited from engaging in transactions involving the country or people of Venezuela," provided blocked or persons are not otherwise involved. Instead, U.S. sanctions authorities expect companies doing business in Venezuela to conduct sufficient diligence to confirm that customers are not blocked (either as an SDN or a Government of Venezuela entity targeted by the EO) or that a transaction is otherwise authorized (such as by general license).
Furthermore, in conjunction with the EO announcement, the Department of Treasury revised numerous existing general licenses, and released additional general licenses. A list of current licenses is available here. The Department of Treasury has also released this summary of many of the authorizations that may be applicable for transactions involving the Government of Venezuela.
Persons using a pre-August 5, 2019, general license should evaluate whether and how the EO affects the continued use of that license. Persons having business involving the Venezuelan Government that previously did not require a license should evaluate whether the business may continue, must halt immediately, or may be eligible to use General License 28 (or another general license) to wind down operations or existing contracts involving the Government of Venezuela within 30 days (September 4, 2019). In particular, companies should evaluate whether any party to a transaction in Venezuela is "owned or controlled, directly or indirectly" by the state and Government of Venezuela or a political subdivision thereof, or whether the parties involved in a transaction may be acting on behalf of one.
We generally recommend that all transactions involving Venezuela be reviewed for compliance with U.S. sanctions and export controls. Active transactions that involve the Government of Venezuela should be reviewed immediately to determine whether the continuation or wind-down of the transaction is necessary. If you require assistance determining if a general license is applicable to existing or future transactions, or you need help structuring or performing sanctions diligence, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Robert Shapiro and Tyler Black are attorneys in Thompson Coburn's International Commerce practice.
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