Out of Office agent means problem for an average system administrator. Many users complaint their agent does not work properly. Sometimes, they simply don't wait to get response, or don't know they will receive only one response for each sender. However, in some cases the issue is related with the configuration of server, database or ACL.
IBM Lotus support released this useful tool to troubleshoot some basic issues. It also provides a couple of utility to fix multiple database ACL settings or configuration.


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From The Editor – 4.3.2014
March 4, 2014 Rodney Twelftree
A word from the editor…. the countdown to 800 has begun!!!!
So the Oscars have been run and won – and the awards season for Hollywood comes to a close. Now that all the hoopla has died down, we can go back to doing what we do best: film reviews.
The next month or so will find us closing in on review #800, a major milestone for our site. March will see the final month of our daily publishing schedule, as we return to a twice-weekly schedule following the 800th review later this month. This month, we get stuck into the Fast & The Furious films we've yet to review, the original 3 Bourne films, we check out both Oldboy films (the original and the remake, and let me tell you, only one of them was awe-some!), plus more films that came out in 2013. Our 800th review will feature a look at one of the all time great films – we mean that – and then we go back to our more leisurely publishing schedule.
It's been a fun ride since November last year, when we kicked off our massive Awards Season schedule of posting daily reviews, with our November Nightmares event. Since then, we've waded through our enormous backlog of reviews, including our 700th (Iron Man 3) in December, and hitting Oscar week running with reviews of all the Best Picture nominees. But it's been taxing, that's for sure. The daily schedule has been difficult to maintain, and we're kinda glad to be scaling thing back a bit and giving ourselves a breather to maintain the rage (so to speak) – our twice-weekly schedule will allow us to provide better, more detailed reviews, and hopefully allow more op-eds and film-related news to come through the pipe (we'll see), but it will give us a cushion to work with down the track. Our intention, however, is to publish reviews sooner rather than later, and hopefully publish reviews closer to their DVD release date than we've otherwise been able to achieve.
In short, twice-weekly may turn into daily again if we have stuff to publish.
Anyway, we hope you enjoy our final month of daily postings, as we count down to our massive 800th review blow-out.
Rodney Twelftree – EIC www.fernbyfilms.com
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Nostra says:
800, that is a very impressive number…don't know how many I've got on the site, but it is nowhere near there. On to a 1000!
My recent post The Monday Question: Oscars!
Rodney says:
1000? man, that's a few years offf at this stage, I'd say. Considering I've pulled out a huge film for 800, I'm not sure what will be left for the big venture into four figures. An Adam Sandler film, perhaps? LOL!!!

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Texas is home to various trade schools that prepare students for careers in specific fields. Students can pursue degrees as well as certificate programs that can help them acquire the knowledge and skills to pursue a line of work of their choice. These schools offer a range of degrees, certificates and diplomas, helping students hone their skills and earn credentials necessary for building a career.
There are various trade schools in the state that offer programs in dental assistance. According to the BLS, employment of dental assistants is expected to grow by 25% from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. Students can also pursue courses in photography that can prepare them to work as professional photographers. Employment of photographers is anticipated to grow 4% from 2012 to 2022. The trade schools in Texas also offer a variety of technical programs. Students can enroll in the HVAC programs and learn how to install maintain and repair HVAC systems. Jobs for these technical experts are predicted to grow 21% from 2012 to 2022.
Texas trade schools offer degrees and certificates in criminal justice, nursing, pharmacy technician massage therapy and pc repair to name a few options. Programs are also available in automotive technology, HVAC, dental assisting, welding, drafting and design, information technology among other courses. Students can also enroll in classes in office administration, culinary arts, and court reporting.
These schools offer classes in morning as well as evening sessions, allowing students to pick a schedule that is best suited to their individual routine. The trade schools in Texas have an experienced faculty and modern curriculum that is designed keeping in view the current requirements of employers.
Students can also pursue programs online and acquire the knowledge and skills required to get into a field of their choice by studying from their homes. The online programs are highly flexible, helping learners study at timings that suit their individual routines. Students in the online programs are provided with a number of learning technologies that help them attend classes, submit assignments and participate in group discussions. Online libraries, online data bases, websites, chat forums, emails and video conferencing are some of the tools that help students learn effectively from virtually any location.
Graduates from trade schools can potentially pursue jobs in clinics, hospitals, and advertising agencies or set up their own practice. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental assistants made a median annual wage of $43,640 a year while photographers earned $28,490 as annual median salary in May 2012. The BLS further reported that HVAC technicians made $43,640 as a median annual salary in May 2012.
There are various trade schools in Texas so some students may find it tricky to choose one. Students should look for accredited programs in this state so that they can earn credentials and possibly pursue a career in a field of their choice.


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Willmer Ross Cooper
April 28, 1936 ~ March 13, 2019 (age 82)
Mr. Willmer R. Cooper, 82, of DeWitt, Iowa, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, March 13, 2019, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.
Willmer Ross Cooper was born April 28, 1936, at home in Traer to Orla Emmett and Mary Lula (Freet) Cooper. He graduated from Toledo High School in 1955. Willmer married Darlene Vore February 19, 1956, Evangelical United Brethren Church in Toledo. The couple recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. Willmer worked all of his life in the grocery industry where he was an owner operator for many years. Later he worked for the Holiday Grocery Company until retirement.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, DeWitt. Willmer enjoyed family time, camping, bowling, attending Iowa Hawkeye games, working and keeping his vehicles washed and waxed.
Surviving are his wife, Darlene; children and their spouses, Steven and Emily Cooper of Ankeny, Cheryl and James Paasch of Clinton, Mark and Maggie Cooper of Sun City West, Arizona, Penny and David St.Ores of Woodbury, Minnesota, and Kelly and Robert Determann of Camanche; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; sisters, Verna Stamp of Garwin and Marilou Shreck of Arveda, Colorado.
Preceding Willmer in death were a grandson, Jason Paasch; his parents; brothers, Merle, Roland and Kenneth and sisters, Eva Stamp and Ellen McCreary.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the United Methodist Church, DeWitt from 1:00 until 2:45 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2019. A service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday in the church with Pastor Tom Boomershine officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, DeWitt at a later date. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials are suggested to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Muscular Dystrophy Association or the United Methodist Church, DeWitt.
Condolences may be expressed and a photo tribute viewed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt.
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April 3, 2019 / Toronto – The Toronto Planning Committee for Refugee Rights Month 2019 is proud to commemorate the important anniversary of the April 4, 1985 Supreme Court decision recognizing that refugees have fundamental rights.
On that day, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that refugee claimants are entitled to an oral hearing, in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice and international law. Known as the 'Singh decision', the case was brought to the court by Harbhajan Singh, Sadhu Singh Thandi, Paramjit Singh Mann, Kewal Singh, Charanjit Singh Gill, Indrani and Satnam Singh.
The commemoration this year is relevant and necessary more than ever as we recognize and celebrate the incredible strength and courage of refugees and refugee claimants, in solidarity with thousands of people and groups across Canada who are also marking this anniversary.
We respect the exceptional resilience and determination refugee claimants have shown and continue to show, even in the face of anti-refugee attacks, lack of compassion and utter disrespect for their rights. In the spirit of the "Singh Decision" we assert that those who flee persecution to seek protection in Canada, regardless of their mode of entry, have the legal right to an oral hearing.
We are outraged by the growing push from certain politicians to 'close the border' to refugees – people who are among the most vulnerable, and most in need of compassion and consideration. We urge the government to cancel the Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States, rather than search for new ways to bar entry to those seeking refuge in Canada. Under the Safe Third Country Agreement, in effect since December 2004, Canada and the US each declare the other country safe for refugees and close the door on most refugee claimants at the US-Canada border. Cancelling the agreement will make an already difficult and dangerous journey safer, and leave refugee claimants less vulnerable to exploitation by unscrupulous individuals.
We will not give in to attempts to cause fear and discord amongst us by demonizing and blaming refugee claimants. As Canadians we will stand firm against these attempts to divide us. We will continue to respect the human rights of refugees. We celebrate refugees and the enormous contributions they make to our society. We invite you all to join us in commemorating April 2019 as Refugee Rights Awareness Month.


Michal has a very tweaked KDE setup. He discusses his use of Alt+Tab to switch between applications, rather than using virtual desktops, and I'm very glad he does. I too use Alt+Tab compulsively. I've experimented with virtual desktops, but Alt+Tab always does the job for me. I've always felt guilty that I didn't do more with virtual desktops but Michal has given me the courage to officially give up on them. And for that, I'll forever be grateful.
Hi! My name is Michal Papis and I am an open source developer. This is my job. My main focus is Ruby Version Manager (RVM) and I'm currently working on RVM 2.0. You can find me at github and Twitter. I love to help, so feel free to ask me questions or open tickets for projects I help with.
For a long time I was an DOS/Windows user. I got quite good at it, but it was never enough—there was always something that could not be done, and the scripting language was awful. In the meantime, I was experimenting with this Linux thing, starting with Monkey Linux, which booted from DOS. It was more and more clear I needed to switch to Linux. To begin, I ran Windows with a virtual Linux machine. Finally, I was spending all my time in Linux using Windows only to boot the computer and sporadically for friends to do some simple tasks. This was around 12 years ago. I played with many distributions but settled on two.
On my laptop I use OpenSUSE. I have it installed on almost all computers in my family (over nine machines). For most computers I have installed stable version 13.1, but on a few machines I have OpenSUSE Factory—the development version. It is really stable now and gives me the latest kernel on newer hardware. I guess the only drawback is a lot of updates every day. For servers I use Ubuntu LTS…because it's convenient. Install once and forget about it for few years.
Right now I use KDE 4.14. I was long-time KDE fan but I had a short experimentation with Xfce after support for KDE 3 was dropped and before KDE 4.x got stable enough. I also had my chance to use GNOME a long time ago, but the idea of splitting taskbars between the top and bottom of my screen did not appeal to me and the tools didn't exactly fit my needs (like the file browser missing "copy to" with an expanding list of locations). But I eventually returned to KDE 4.x. It has some minor drawbacks, like too many Windows-like bells and whistles, but in the end it finally started to get the usability KDE 3 had years ago.
I guess my most important tool is Geany, my code editor. Without it I could not do my job, but the same could be said about grep, git, curl, Konsole (terminal emulator), radiotray, mplayer2, yast, zypper and many other tools I use in my daily activities.
512GB SSD so everything is fast and I have enough space for my open source projects and the virtual machines I use for testing and building packages.
It is very light—1.2 kg—so I can take it to conferences. It has a docking station port so I do not have to connect/disconnect all the cables on my desk. It just plugs and plays. It also supports 4G LTE, but I haven't had a chance to use it yet.
Logitech Anywhere MX mouse, with super fast scrolling.
That said my previous setup for long time was a dual core, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, MSI laptop with 16" screen that was very heavy. It was quite good for most applications, except traveling. Dragging a 3.5 kg machine was too much for my back… Also, it was too noisy.
my own creation tool to switch between different sound outputs https://github.com/mpapis/MasterChannel.
Then, on the rest of the screen, I usually display the one application that I am focused upon. I use tabs in all the applications that allow them (Geany, Firefox, Konsole). I usually switch between them using Alt+Tab. I do not use multiple screens or workspaces/virtual desktops. I have all I need in reach with Alt+Tab. For a while I was mad at Firefox performance and was experimenting with Chrome, but I'm growing tired of the low-quality plugins and I'm thinking of going back to Firefox.


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Agnieszka Marianna Truskolaska (1755 – 30 November 1831) was a Polish actress, opera singer and theatre director.  She was one of the most admired female artists of her time in Poland.

Agnieszka Truskolaska was born in Warsaw, and was one of the first female stars of the Polish theatre. When the first Polish-speaking theatre opened with Polish actors of both genders in 1765, there was a severe shortage of female actors. The first Polish actresses were Wiktoria Leszczyńska and Antonina Prusinowska, who took part in the first play and ran the theatre in 1765–67 before they could retire with a great pension.

Truskolaska married Thomas Truskolaski, actor and director of a theatre troupe, in 1770, and was active in his troupe from 1774. She debuted at the theatre in Warsaw as an actress in 1777 and as a singer in 1779. In 1780–83, she founded and managed a theatre in Lwów with her spouse and the actor Kazimierz Owsiński, before they returned to the capital, where they often performed at the National Theatre, Warsaw. In the 1790s, she was a star on the stage of the national theatre in Warsaw. As a widow, she managed her late husband's theatre troupe in 1797–99.

Her daughter also became a known actress, excelling in tragedy. In 1803 she gave up her career as an actress. Her most memorable performances were: Mérope (1792) and Horace (1802).

References
 http://portalwiedzy.onet.pl/41750,,,,truskolaska_agnieszka_marianna,haslo.html (in Polish)
 https://web.archive.org/web/20080513024654/http://www.pinn.net/~sunshine/czech/poles1.html

1755 births
1831 deaths
18th-century Polish–Lithuanian actresses
18th-century Polish–Lithuanian opera singers
Polish stage actresses
19th-century Polish actresses
19th-century Polish women opera singers

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Satire: Arry's weird view of Arsenal, Aubameyang leaving, Bellerin injured
By Sir Hardly Anyone
Arriving at Arsenal
The headline "Arsenal mulling over move for Senegal international Keita Balde" in the Daily Mail does take a new twist on the journo lingo that has been causing us some amusement. "Mulling over" indeed. Not ready to buy, not having bought, not "the deal is on" but just "mulling over".
And I wonder, what is the world coming to when the best that can be said is that the club is just "mulling over". Could it be perhaps a set up for an article saying that Arsenal is once again too slow with all its mullings? What else might we have in the future? Pondering, reflecting on, contemplating, delierating, chewing over, weighing up, medidating on, musing on, rumating ver, brooding on, evaluating, examining, studying, reviewing… the mind is a boggle.
Anyway here's the run down. And if you fancy it, the run up. He is 24, he played 110 times for Lazio, then went to Monaco and played 23 games, and was then after one season loaned to Inter Milan for whom he played 24 games. He's a winger.
While many Arsenal supporters appear to gobble up all transfer rumours and swallow them wholesale, in other parts of the country there appears to be a little more logic and reason on occasion.
Take this story from Stretty News. "Reports claim Manchester United have identified Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to replace Romelu Lukaku should the Belgian leave this summer, which looks inevitable at this point.
"While I wouldn't say no to the Gabonese striker, this doesn't seem like it's worth talking about knowing Arsenal wouldn't agree to a deal." How very reasonable.
Not leaving but not playing
You don't have to feel sorry for the entities that work for Football London known as FootLon or FoLo, the 40 Arsenal stories a day drainpipe run by the Daily Mirror, but it must be hell trying to invent a new Arsenal tale of woe every 30 minutes.
Take their piece about Bellerin being out injuried for the whole of the 2019/20 season. At least that is what they seem to be saying when they write, "Hector Bellerin has seemingly committed his future to the club with a message during a kit promotional video.
"The defender has been linked with a move to Atletico Madrid this summer, with reports claiming the La Liga side are interested in signing the Spanish international. But football.london understands that the right-back, who is currently on holiday, has offered no indication to Arsenal that he would like to move on and is instead focused on his recovery from the knee injury that is set to sideline him for the remainder of the season."
And that appears under the tag "By Andy Ha" with the date of writing confirmed (and an update one minute later) confirming it as a new piece, So it must be true. Bellerin out for 2019/20.
And another leaving
Arsenal star 'set to quit Emirates this summer' in fresh blow to Gunners
This is from the Mirror which owns FoLo and which doubles up the content from the latter by publishing it also on the former but with some words changed.
Now in reading "set to quit" you might think that he's packed his bags and is waiting outside the training ground for his taxi to arrive. But actually when we venture into the tale a little further we find that, "Arsenal rising star Krystian Bielik could quit the club this summer if he's not happy with Unai Emery's plans."
Notice that? Suddenly it is "could" and "if" in contrast with "set to" in the headline. This really is wholesale misleadingness on a huge scale. But seemingly as it is the Mirror they can get away with it.
Being offensive
"Mustafi sent offensive messages on Instagram"
That was from CaughtOffside. Is it news? Apparently so as it got a lot of hits. But why? If you want to read offensive messages just set up an Arsenal blog, get a lot of readers and then sit back and look at the offensive comments that come in. Certainly more than enough each day for me.
Arry's opinion.
And finally Arry, a man, who, they say, has had a distinguished career. Indeed Goal.com who ought to know better, have created this description of the semi-skimmed Redknapp Senior.
"A man with vast managerial experience in the Premier League believes the likes of Everton and West Ham can compete for lofty finishes in 2019-20."
And the tale is "Manchester United and Arsenal are in danger of missing out on top-six finishes in the Premier League next season, says Harry Redknapp, with members of the established elite currently "miles away" from the required level. Over the course of a distinguished career, Redknapp has spent many years competing with the Red Devils and Gunners as a player and coach."
Shall we look at his distinguished career? He has won the Associate Members' Cup: 1984, the Intertoto Cup: 1999, the FA Cup, each once. And that's about it.
"I think next season we might see one of the big six dropping out," Redknapp told talkSPORT when offering his predictions for the 2019-20 campaign. "I'm not sure how strong Arsenal are defensively and, unless they bring some players in, I don't see where they're going to be next year, I honestly think Manchester United are the same.
So let's finish with a look at last season's league table.
1 Manchester City 38 32 2 4 95 23 72 98
2 Liverpool 38 30 7 1 89 22 67 97
3 Chelsea 38 21 9 8 63 39 24 72
4 Tottenham Hotspur 38 23 2 13 67 39 28 71
5 Arsenal 38 21 7 10 73 51 22 70
6 Manchester United 38 19 9 10 65 54 11 66
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers 38 16 9 13 47 46 1 57
8 Everton 38 15 9 14 54 46 8 54
We missed out on fourth place by one goal (ie if we had scored a second against Brighton) and two points. We were 13 points above Wolverhampton and 16 points above Everton. Our goal difference was +21 better than Wolverhampton and +14 better than Everton, while we were only one or two points behind the teams in third and fourth place. Our goal difference was only two worse than Chelsea.
And yet we are more likely to collapse to the level of Wolverhampton and Everton, than to rise a couple of points to the level of Chelsea. Chelsea who can't sign anyone because of a transfer ban, and are changing managers.
But still, Arry and reality… not always the closest of friends.
July 6th, 2019 | Category: Arsenal stories | 2 comments
2 comments to Satire: Arry's weird view of Arsenal, Aubameyang leaving, Bellerin injured
LeMmy Martin
Yeah but 'Arry did win that jungle thing, what other manager has ever come close to that , the ultimate accolade or was it lemonade ?
Brickfields Gunners
An sure his nephew , Frank Lampard , the new Chelsea manager , will be looking to ole 'arry for advice and will tap into the benefit of his vast EPL experience. I shall be looking with marked interest on the criticism of Chelsea ,or the apparent lack of it thereof , from 'arry in the new season.
I can very well see Chelsea falling out of the top 4 !


Welcome to the fabulous capital of Norway - Oslo! Your private driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your centrally located hotel for check-in.
Optional pre-tour extension: Extend your Scandinavian journey to Copenhagen, one of the most charming, healthiest and colorful capitals in Europe.
Recommended dinner: As the grand final of the first day we advise you to dine at the famous panoramic restaurant 34 Sky Bar.
After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go on a 5-hour guided city tour of the magnificent Norwegian capital. For your convenience we have booked a 24 hour Oslo pass which gives you an opportunity of free entry to 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all public transport and many other advantages.
Recommended activity: Oslo is famous as Europe's Outdoor Capital that offers a variety of outdoor activities for any taste and budget, including cycling, hiking, kayaking and sailing.
Following breakfast you check out from your hotel and walk to the train station (easily accessible by foot), where you board a train that takes you to an unforgettable Oslo - Myrdal - Flam rail ride.
This trip is a perfect chance to admire the mind-boggling nature and picture-postcard scenery of Norway. The duration of your trip is about 6 hours. Upon arrival you walk to your hotel to take some rest and relax.
In the evening we invite you to visit a local Ægir Brewery & Pub to enjoy a traditional Ægir Viking plank. This is a special 5-course food tasting served with 5 different Ægir beers (included in the price). You have the chance to taste the Norwegian delicacies, including shellfish, smoked reindeer, fish and shellfish soup, pork shank and dark Porter chocolate cake (the menu might vary slightly depending on the season).
If you want to continue this gastronomical evening you can dine at the Flamstova Restaurant that offers a rich menu of traditional Scandinavian cuisine. Dinner is optional and should be booked separately.
*If accommodation in Flam is completely sold out alternative accommodation in Aurland or Gudvangen will be provided.
Breakfast and beer tasting included.
This is a sea kayak tour and short hike combined, the ideal way to experience the Fjords of Norway. You paddle to Fronneset, a place of historical importance from the viking era.
Embark on a fascinating cycling journey through one of the most scenic paths in Norway - Rallarvegen.
Upon arrival you walk to your hotel located very close to the boat station and have the rest of the day free to explore the city by yourself and enjoy its unique atmosphere. In the evening you are invited to enjoy traditional Norwegian 4-course dinner at your hotel.
Breakfast and dinner are included.
After breakfast you check out from your hotel and meet your driver-guide who takes you on an unforgettable journey to one of the world's most famous glaciers - Briksdal Glacier. Surrounded by the roaring waterfalls, fertile valleys and mighty mountains it offers one of the most awe-inspiring natural scenery in Norway!
You spend around two hours exploring the magnificent beauty of Briksdal Glacier. During the tour you also enjoy buffet lunch at the local restaurant and have a few photo stops along the scenic drive, so make sure to take a lot of pictures to share with your friends and family later on.
Please note: Briksdal Glacier tour is available only from May to September.
After the tour you are transferred to the spectacular Geiranger village located nearby the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord that is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Norway. Upon arrival you check-in to your remarkable hotel providing magnificent fjord views.
Following breakfast you have the morning free to relax in the Union Bad swimming pool of your hotel or explore the charming village of Geiranger on your own.
This 2-hour sightseeing tour will take you to the famous viewpoint of Mt. Dalsnibba in Geiranger that offers excellent photo opportunities.
In the afternoon you check out from your hotel and your driver transfers you to the port where you board a comfortable Hurtigruten ship to enjoy a fantastic cruise to Alesund that provides you with the unique chance to admire spectacular Norwegian sceneries and mind-boggling fjords. The duration of your trip is about 5 hours.
After breakfast you meet your private guide and enjoy a wonderful 3-hour walking tour.
After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free. You can join one of the optional tours or continue exploring this beautiful city by yourself.
Recommended activity: Visit the Alesund Museum and the Fisheries Museum.
Following breakfast you check out from your hotel and your driver transfers you to the airport for your flight to Bergen - the second largest city in Norway (flight tickets are included). The duration of your flight is about 1 hour.
Upon arrival your driver transfers you to your centrally located hotel to leave your luggage. You then have a 3-hour guided walking tour around the most interesting sights of Bergen. During the tour you also enjoy a fantastic Floibanen funicular ride that is one of Norway's best-known attractions.
Optional extension of the city tour: Visit to the Grieg Museum at Troldhaugen - the former home of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg.
The rest of the day is free for you to do some independent sightseeing, dine in one of the local restaurants or just take a leisurely walk around the city.
This is the last day of your amazing Norwegian adventure! After breakfast you check out from your hotel and have some free time to continue exploring Bergen on your own or join one of the optional tours.
You are then transferred to the airport in Bergen for your flight back home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips!
Optional departure: If you wish to depart home from Oslo you may take a quick Bergen - Oslo flight or travel to the capital of Norway by train (flight and train tickets to Oslo are available on request).
Optional post-tour extension: Enjoy the untouched nature, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture of Iceland's most significant places including Reykjavik and the nearby area.
Scandinavian climate is unpredictable and weather can be quite harsh even during summers. Bringing a water-resistant jacket, umbrella, and some warm clothes is a must.
Most of the tours you're going to have are walking, so make sure to bring convenient walking shoes.
Tips to guides and drivers in Scandinavia are not required or expected. However, if you really enjoyed the service, a symbolic tip of no more than $10 will be appreciated.


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Law Enforcement Lip Sync Challenge: COVID-19 Edition [Video]
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Traverse City Police Department has been practicing social distancing and their dance moves. Watch their COVID-19 dance challenge video set to "I Will Survive."
"And so you're back." Remember the lip sync or lip dub challenge videos that were everywhere on the internet a while ago? It seems to have started in Texas in June of 2019 and quickly spread. Soon, not just police officers, but teachers, clerks, high schools and others were making their own videos in an attempt to go viral. Now, in the midst of the global Coronavirus pandemic, the TCPD is bringing it back. The challenge and the video went up on the Traverse City Police Department Facebook page on Sunday, May 10.
In attempt to uplift everyone's spirit, the Traverse City Police Department has created the following video. We challenge the Grand Traverse County Sherriff's Office to a COVID-19 dance challenge. Please enjoy!
Three officers, spaced six-feet apart by three yellow X's on the floor, wearing full personal protective equipment, dance to Gloria Gaynor's disco anthem "I Will Survive." First, they share coveted scraps of toilet paper before the line-dancing, white-guy-wedding-reception-shimmy-and-shake begins. Officers act out the lyrics of the song and act like they can floss. The wipes, spray and PPE is a nice touch, but I'm thinking the masks may be to hide the real identity of the alleged dancers.
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Success Story: Arena Operator Rebounds with Ghost Kitchen
When the basketball season went into lockdown, a chicken operation took flight.
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When the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks entered a pandemic bubble without fans, their arena's foodservice providers could have cried foul. Instead they called on fowl, creating a chicken tender ghost kitchen that's about to emerge as a brick and mortar operation.
The path from bustling arena to Cream City Cluckery ghost kitchen is a textbook business case of pivoting during the pandemic.
The lockdown came suddenly for the Milwaukee Bucks foodservice management group, which partners with 35 food outlets inside Fiserv Forum. One day, there were 18,500 potential customers at a game or event, the next day it was zero.
That day was March 11, 2020, and pandemic uncertainty prevailed over the future of the multimillion-dollar arena food business.
"We didn't know how big it would be — the first six weeks, we were tidying up, keeping products safe, and then we were donating and giving food to our employees," says Clifford Hull, Executive Chef at Fiserv Forum.
The Bucks wanted to clear as many people from the building as possible for health safety reasons. The foodservice team reached a crossroads. By the start of June, Milwaukee Bucks' Vice President of Hospitality Justin Green suggested starting a ghost kitchen.
The goal: Save the jobs of salaried team members.
The questions: What kind of food concept, and how would it operate?
Finding a way for a ghost kitchen to fit in
They didn't want to be in direct competition with nearby businesses that also run the taco stand and Italian food outlets inside the arena. The answer to what was geographically missing from the area came from a would-be customer following his GPS map.
"Somebody stopped me outside the arena and asked, 'Isn't there a Chick Fil-A somewhere around here?' I said. 'Yeah, it's in the arena, but we're shut down,'" Hull recalls. "There was nobody offering a fried chicken option within a mile and a half."
A month after that chance encounter, July 8, Cream City Cluckery opened. And it was a slam dunk from the start, achieving $4,000 to $5,000 daily in delivery and takeout sales in those first days.
Teamwork gets things off the ground
Behind the overnight success was a lot of planning, hard work and hiccups. The experienced salaried management team started with a budget of $1,000 and an idea. Executing the ghost kitchen was a team effort.
Fiserv Forum Senior Executive Chef Kenneth Hardiman created the recipes. He started with his favorite formula for coating chicken tenders, and then he added chicken sandwiches, biscuits, butter cakes, mac-n-cheese, tater tots and sauces.
Naming the business was Green's suggestion — a nod to one of the city's nicknames. Cream City comes from the iconic light-yellow bricks used to construct many of the city's buildings in the 1800s. "It was important to feel Milwaukee-centric, and everybody loved Cream City Cluckery," Hull says.
Finding a kitchen led the chicken business to cross the road … twice. The ghost kitchen originally struck an arrangement to work out of the Mecca Sports Bar and Grill, which operates next to the arena. In three days, conflicting production and space needs sent Cream City Cluckery across the street to the Fiserv Forum where the Milwaukee Bucks play. Since then, they found a way to move back into the Mecca facility.
Making the move toward growth
"We've moved the operation at this point three times, and the next step is that we're looking at a brick and mortar place beyond the Mecca Sports Bar," Hull says.
In addition to continuing a ghost kitchen next to the arena, plans include moving into a building 15 minutes north of the arena that will become Cream City Cluckery's flagship brick and mortar operation. They also have received several requests with interest to franchise, and a food truck will soon be outfitted for a mobile offering.
The simple, versatile menu has created a solid fan base. In just eight months of operation, tracking data shows some customers have been back more than 20 times.
That loyalty is the result of tasty food, as well as a desire to fit into the community. Throughout the pandemic, 10% of dessert sales went to the Milwaukee Bucks Foundation, the basketball team's philanthropic organization.
"We've raised a few thousand dollars so far — it's not much, but it adds up," Hull says.
In the meantime, the ghost kitchen kept a team of workers employed during a difficult period. A core team of six or seven managers started by providing lunch and dinner service Tuesday through Saturday. Business was so strong — inventory required more than 400 pounds of chicken — that arena supervisors were approached to help. The experience they've gained has made them leaders in the Cluckery business as original team members transitioned back to their arena roles.
"It's shocking to me that without any of us having any experience opening any type of fast food restaurant, not knowing what we were getting into, here we are almost a year later," Hull says. "It feels like something that's going to endure. I hope we get to see it around for years to come."


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Mining Company Investigated for Dumping Sludge in Qaidam Desert
Green group reported the factory for discharging vast tracts of cement-like waste.
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Authorities in northwestern China are investigating an iron mining company after an environmental group revealed that its factory had been dumping massive amounts of liquid waste into the Qaidam Basin Desert, Sixth Tone's sister publication The Paper reported Friday.
Videos and photos posted to social media by the environmental NGO Guangzhou Green Data Environmental Service Center on Friday show several large pipes extending from a factory in Golmud, a city in Qinghai province, emitting gray liquid waste into the nearby desert. According to Green Data, tracts of the hardened, cement-like waste stretch 16 kilometers from the pipes.
"If the waste is classified as 'hazardous solid waste,' it could harm the soil and groundwater," Qi Biao, an engineer specializing in pollution treatment at the Qinghai Environmental Science Research Institute, told Sixth Tone on Monday. He added that he could not draw conclusions about the extent of the damage without seeing the results of a laboratory analysis.
A staff member at Green Data told Sixth Tone on Monday that the group discovered the waste deposits in early October, largely because Golmud Qinghua Mining, the company that owns the factory, was already on their watch list for previous violations. The staff member — who would not give his name for fear of retaliation from the mining company — said that he and his colleagues visited the "large area of industrial waste" in November.
A pipe extending from a factory emits gray liquid waste into the nearby desert in Golmud, Qinghai province, Nov. 3, 2017. Courtesy of Green Data
In 2011, the company invested 1.85 billion yuan ($280 million) into its iron mining operation in Golmud. The factory, constructed that year to process up to 2.5 million tons of ore annually, passed its environmental impact assessment, carried out by the local government.
However, in 2015 the prefecture-level environmental protection bureau fined Golmud Qinghua Mining 20,000 yuan for not incorporating a water treatment system into its operation. Whether the company ever fulfilled this responsibility could not be determined.
When Sixth Tone contacted Zhang Shengjun, a communications representative for the company, he said he could not hear the questions clearly because of bad signal. His phone was turned off when Sixth Tone called back.
A deputy director at Golmud's environmental protection bureau surnamed Zhou told The Paper on Friday that the bureau had only recently learned about the situation and was sending a team to the scene over the weekend to conduct a full investigation. Green Data's staff member confirmed that they, too, are analyzing samples taken from the polluted land, and that results should be available later this week.
Another official from the environment bureau told Sixth Tone on Monday that a press conference will be held to announce the results of the city's investigation, though a date has not been set.
Similar cases of illegally dumped industrial waste have occurred elsewhere in China, especially in sparsely populated areas like Qinghai, where official oversight presents greater challenges.
In November 2014, media reports revealed that several companies had been emitting waste covering an area the size of several soccer fields in Inner Mongolia's Tengger Desert. A dozen companies were shut down and over 20 officials were suspended, in accordance with instructions directly from President Xi Jinping.
Editor: David Paulk.
(Header image: An aerial view of the land contaminated by the ore processing factory in Golmud, Qinghai province, Nov. 3, 2017. Courtesy of Green Data)


Home/Bangkok/Food/Celadon Bangkok's Brand New Tasting Menu, voted one of the best in Bangkok!
Celadon, located in The Sukhothai Bangkok is no stranger to foodies who love Thai Fine Dining. In fact, we haven't heard much about Celadon but yet they are always fully booked every night.
Celadon is listed in The Plate MICHELIN Guide 2018 and also voted as the "Best Restaurant in Bangkok" by Travel and Leisure magazine.
Celadon recently launched the New Tasting Menu by Chef Rossarin. The full experience (9 courses) is at THB 2900++ per person.
This new menu took almost a year to study and develop before it is launched.
The starter is inspired by food from the North (Chiang Mai). It is an interpretation of the famous Namprik Noom (Green Chilli Paste) paired with pork crackling. This would be a good introduction to someone unfamiliar with this dish.
Raw Wagyu Beef Salad? Sounds exotic but in fact very appetising. The wagyu won't go wrong and when mixed with the Thai herbs, it is literally a flavour explosion in your mouth. In fact, the aloe vera goes well in neutralising the whole dish by giving it that light fresh sweetness.
The star of the meal, grilled river prawn with fermented baby shrimp, something like prawn paste, which we are familiar. There is nothing to complain about this dish because it was well executed and grilled to perfection.
What an interesting and beautiful dish! The onion paste seashells actually dissolve when the rich coconut soup is poured over. A rich and flavourful dish with a slight hint of the sea.
Here comes the main course with 3 dishes!
This dish goes extremely well with Thai rice!
This dish had to go through a lot before being served. It is well-wrapped in banana leaves and then being steamed in a clay pot to retain all its flavours. The end result, a delicious and soft snow fish.
This is not your typical ice cream. It is made from fermented glutinous rice and it's the first time I tasted something like this. It's slightly creamy and yogurty and it gives a tinge of rice-wine aroma.
This was served warm which was a plus point. It is a traditional Thai coconut and pandan pudding. Simple but presented very beautifully.
After trying the dishes from Celadon, I now understand why they are always fully booked every night. The items and flavours served are familiar to many locals and tourists. It can be considered a "safe" option and you don't have worried that you will be presented with extremely new and unique flavours that you might not be comfortable.
Celadon is located on the premises of The Sukhothai Hotel and it makes a good choice if you want to bring your family or clients to somewhere nice for Thai Fine Dining. You won't be disappointed.


The above Rubāʿī or quatrain is one among many famous Ruba'iyyat of Mirza Bidel. The translation might not be exact and clear enough, but reading the verses and delving into the meaning of images and imaginations that form a complicated concepts of mystical fascination of life which are unique in poetry of Bidel, I tried to remain loyal to the origin of the poems rather than conceptualizing them. After reading Bidel's poems, it has always been an awe-inspiring experience for me to be thrown into another world beyond myself, beyond my routine, and beyond explanation.
The first line: You cannot be the person that you want to be if you do not have the courage to take the risk.
The second line: You cannot survive in the mountains if you are not a tiger. In another way, if you want to survive among many other wild beasts in the mountains, you must be strong like a tiger. Consider your situation in a society where you are surrounded by numerous social traps. These traps can be your social coterie, meretricious decor, styles, marks or social networking sites that could have complete control of your life.
The third line: Here, Bidel, says, if you have the quality of self-control and forbearance, then, a world's ocean would seem a gulp to you, but Bidel lays down a condition in the last line: These are all possible if you are patient enough, that if you possess the power of self-control and most importantly, control over your free will.


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My name is Melissa I live in Toronto, Canada and I am moving to Berlin in May. My husband, Mario will follow beginning of June. We are both moving on a Working Holiday visa. We are both working professionals in the field of advertising with over 10 years of experience. We have a small dog and are bringing him with us. He is very well-behaved!
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David McTaggart's home for the last 12 years of his life was an olive farm on the outskirts of Paciano, a 14th Century walled village in the central Italian region of Umbria. Paciano sits on the flank of Monte Petravella, just below a nature reserve and overlooking Lake Trasimeno, Italy's 4th largest, where Hannibal famously defeated the Roman army in 217 B.C. The hills of southern Tuscany rim the Lake on the far side.
David and the town officials discussed over the years the possibility of creating a museum or environment center in town, based on a portion of his personal archives and showcasing the environmental issues to which he devoted so many years of his life, first for Greenpeace, then for 3MF. Since David's death his dream finally became a reality when the Third Millennium Center opened in March 2014. It reflects Paciano's own commitment to preserving its architectural, cultural and natural heritage. For this the town has been awarded a place in the Club of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy." Programs involving the schools of Paciano and of the wider school district are being developed to encourage environmental protection and peace initiatives.
Canadian David McTaggart was a leading figure in the history of Greenpeace, credited with forging the various national factions that existed in the late 1970s in Europe and North America into Greenpeace International, of which he was Chair from 1979-1991. He first came into contact with Greenpeace in the early 1970s, when for two years in succession he and a small group of friends sailed his boat, the Vega, into the French atmospheric nuclear testing zone around the South Pacific atoll of Moruroa in protest at the tests and at France's unilateral cordoning off of areas of high seas as a 'no-go' zone.
McTaggart's experience in those early years definitively changed the course of his life, and he remained an effective and committed environmental campaign leader until his death in 2001.
Once he retired from Greenpeace in 1991 McTaggart became its Honorary Chair and continued to work on a number of issues through 3MF.
You can find more information about David McTaggart on his biography page on the Greenpeace International website.


High School students Emily Kweit and Matthew Lecher recently competed in the 13th Chinese Bridge Speech Contest for U.S. High School Students. Emily finished in second place in the intermediate group and Matthew finished second place in the beginners group.
"This is the most prestigious and well-recognized Chinese speech contest for high school students in the United States and I am very proud of Emily and Matthew," said teacher April Song.


The Corowa Saleyards is owned and managed by Federation Council and has been operating for more than sixty years.
The Corowa Saleyards has experienced consistent market growth over the last twenty years, at a time when the industry has faced a number of challenges including the impact of long term drought.
Recent upgrades to the facility, access and transport linkage improvements and strong management has ensured the Corowa Saleyards is one of the most highly regarded and utilised livestock facilities.
The Corowa Saleyards is located on Honour Ave, on the North-East outskirts of the Corowa township.
Sale days are held each Monday commencing at 10.00am and attract agents, farmers and members of the general public.
A number of special sales are also held throughout the year.
This highly successful facility is the fourth largest sheep and lamb livestock exchange facility in New South Wales and achieves an annual throughput of 700,000 sheep and lamb sales.
Sales have consistently grown at the Corowa Saleyards, having experienced a 36% increase over the last five years.
Federation Council is pleased to provide the opportunity for businesses community groups and organisations to purchase advertising space at the Corowa Saleyards.
The revenue raised from selling advertising space at the facility will be directly used to fund ongoing marketing initiatives to effectively promote the Corowa Saleyards.
View the Corowa Saleyards Advertising Pr(PDF, 759KB)ospectus(PDF, 759KB) to find out more information on advertising opportunities and to submit an application form.
The Pollution Incident Response Management Plan(PDF, 889KB) has been prepared as a requirement of the Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2011, the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 Part 5.7A, and the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Pollution Incident Response Management Plans) Regulation 2012.


4 Essential Workout Tips for Tall Athletes from Stack.com.
I have been accused of being prejudiced against tall people many times. Programming loads of pullups, order thrusters and muscle ups has always been a ploy to make tall folks look bad. Tall people, or tall-ies as I like to call them, have too many advantages in life. I have always felt it was my responsibility being on the short side of 5'7″ (on a good day) to bring you lanky folks down a peg or two. But enjoy the exercise tips anyway.
CFO Is REALLY at standing behind our people…Patty got the cheering section she may or may not have wanted during 14.4.
OTM for 5 minutes. Do 3-5 Pullups OTM, or 2-3 MU OTM. Pullups can be deadhang, chest to bar or kipping. Or just body pulls.


Peckforton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a fast growing, dynamic speciality pharmaceutical company that manufactures, distributes and sells prescription and OTC products in the UK and Europe.The company is focused into two divisions, Branded and Hospital. Each division has distinct and separate requirements to support both the patient and the healthcare professional, with the primary focus on ensuring and maintaining the 'quality of supply' and the 'quality of medicine'.
In August 2014, Peckforton became part of the Abbey/Intrapharm Group. This provides a platform to further develop and grow our business.
The professional staff, have significant experience in pharmaceutical development, clinical development, regulatory issues, production and sales. This expertise is used to maximise the return on products by developing new indications, alternative delivery methods and marketing channels.
Product divestment - for organisations looking to rationalise their products ranges, Peckforton can provide a suitable financial package tailored to individual needs.
Manufacturing and supply management - for organisations looking to rationalise existing manufacturing capacity, Peckforton can transfer the manufacture to a suitable alternative source of supply.
Inward licencing - for organisations not currently represented within Western Europe, in particularly the United Kingdom and Eire. Peckforton can provide all the support and resources required to register your product within the EU, arrange logistical facilities along with the sales and marketing support to launch and establish your products within new markets.


Fads come and go; outfits, hairstyles, and socks seem to change the more time passes.
But those aren't the only things that have changed! As time passes, our bodies change. I totally get it -- because I'm right there with you! We have shifted from wanting to just "look" fit to also wanting to "FEEL" fit. We just want to wake up and FEEL good, strong, and able to move.
I asked what you were doing when you were in the best shape of your life, and well, that makes two of us!
However, we are now in a time where we have shifted away from VHS to DVD, to all things DIGITAL.
So guess what! Design Your Fit is a monthly membership site that was designed for you to do the SAME great tried-and-true workouts that we know worked for you when you were in the BEST shape of your life!
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The best part about this is that every single month I will be adding additional new clips for you to choose from! Some new workouts, and some new edits of old workouts. Either way, there will be fresh new content monthly so you never get sick of the same old videos.
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About Usadmin-chaps2021-07-15T06:35:08+00:00
Chaps & Co is based on the concept of transforming a regular chore 'a haircut' into a pleasurable experience. The idea came to founder Jordan Davies, who found himself searching for reliable male grooming whilst an expat in Dubai. During the research, it became evident quickly that he was not alone. Co founders Chris and Mark joined forces to create Dubai's first 'new era' male grooming concept.
THE CHAPS BEHIND CHAPS
Jordan has six years' corporate experience in a range of marketing roles embracing multiple disciplines in the Middle East and South East Asia. Before founding Chaps & Co in March 2015, Jordan specialised in brand marketing and consumer behaviour at British American Tobacco. Jordan brings with him the creative input and strategic mindset to achieve the company's ambitious goals, overseeing all aspects of building the Chaps & Co Brand from strategy & positioning to public relations & social media, brand partnerships, and digital marketing.
CHRIS BROWNE
Chris moved to the UAE from London in 2010 after initial training with a Big 4 accounting firm and holding a number of operational management positions. Since arriving in the UAE, Chris has worked for a large government and defence contractor, holding program management, business development and contract management positions. His experience has helped to structure the Chaps business model.
MARK AITCHISON
Mark's background is predominantly within the real estate sector, most recently spending 5 years as Managing Director of the international franchise of a successful UK property developer, operating offices in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. An ambitious investor and entrepreneur, Mark holds a director's position across 5 companies with his business interests spanning retail, technology, property development, investment and construction.
DIRK RUST
Group Operations Manager
Dirk's career has been built over 15 years of operational management in process driven corporate structures. His career has been established in three countries, South Africa, UK and UAE, with roles cantered around staff training programs and development, customer service experiences and operational processes for an established 5 star hotel in London's Mayfair. Dirk has transferred his knowledge of taking the day to day operations and development of business and applied it to his current role with Chaps & Co.


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The University of The Gambia admits students from Africa, Europe, Asia and other parts of the world. In its quest to deliver excellence, the university welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and experiences with far ranging talents and interests. Therefore, admission requirements are based on internally recognized standards. Prospective candidates apply through the university portal (www.utg.gm) and upon a successful application, the students are issued with admission letters, student identification cards and a comprehensive academic calendar detailing lecture periods, holidays, tuition fee payment modalities and relevant information.
The academic requirements for admission at the University of The Gambia are the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and GCE Ordinary levels with a minimum of 5 credits, including English Language and Mathematics in no more than two sittings.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission to undergraduate degree programmes in the University of The Gambia from 16th November to the 10th of December, 2020.
Applicants are required to make payment of D300 while Mature Students pay D500 for the online application and a subsequent payment of D600 for each WASSCE result verification to any Trust Bank Limited Branch in The Gambia. Upon making payments at the bank, the applicant will receive a pin code via SMS on his/her valid phone number within 48 hours (otherwise call 3650018/3650031), which he/she will use to access an online application form on the UTG Portal (https://utg.gm/) . Applicants are advised to issue their personal phone numbers when making payment at the bank. The following documents must be scanned and uploaded in JPG or PDF format:
WASSCE, GCE or its equivalent
ID card, passport or birth certificate
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Admission Criteria for Mature Students
Must be thirty (30) years or above
Minimum of five (5) years of work experience
At least three (3) credits including either Mathematics or English language
Candidates are requested to fill in authentic and valid phone numbers and email addresses to enable them to receive SMS alerts about their admission status and also admission letters on their emails.
NOTE: Candidates applying to the School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences. (Medicine, Nursing, Public and Environmental Health) are requested, in addition to their online applications, to submit hard copies of their application forms to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid in Kanifing, Peace building, Faculty of Law.
Applications for the various Master's programs will be open next year. Further information about these programs will be disseminated as appropriate. Applicants are required to make a payment of D500 for the online application and a subsequent payment of D550 for each WASSCE result verification to any Trust Bank Limited Branch in The Gambia. Upon making payments at the bank ,the applicant will receive a pin code via SMS on his/her valid phone number ,which he/she will use to access an online application form on the UTG Portal (www.utg.gm). The following documents are to be scanned and uploaded in JPG or PDF format:
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Applicants are required to apply by making all payments to ECOBANK Gambia Limited. Please ensure that all credentials are scanned and uploaded on the application for timely processing. Also note, that it is crucial to tender valid phone numbers and/or an email address so as to receive the pin code alert from the University of The Gambia for an easy access to the UTG portal.
Transfer students are welcome to apply and study at UTG. Transfer credits are evaluated by the Dean of the school concerned in consultation with the Academic Registrar. The transferability of the General Education Courses is also determined by the Office of The Registrar and the Office of the Dean concerned. A Transfer student must ensure that their transcripts, passports and at least a recommendation letter from the Dean of their faculty or a lecturer of your previous school should be scanned and sent. Courses done in the previous school will be looked into and cross checked whether it tallies with the courses the UTG offers. If it is not in line, such applicants will have to apply as a fresh student following the process above.


The absurd met with the practical, the bouncy castle artist residency is designed to teach, to learn and to most of all explore ideas, issues, Christchurch, art and the public sphere.
A Bouncy Castle was placed on a gravel pit. A sovereign state that has a singular piece of architecture. A resilient preschool run to office hours. The absurd met with the practical, the bouncy castle artist residency is designed to teach, to learn and to most of all explore ideas, issues, Christchurch, art and the public sphere.
Within their resilient architecture Hana Aoake, Victoria Carran, Zoe Crook, and Louise Rutledge present the Sovereign State of Thin Air. These four artists all practice in the public realm creating performances, installations and instigating activities.
Agenda items included surrealism (playing with food), visiting the wizard and his apprentices, story time, and morning bounce (roll call/assembly). Topics up for discussion included reality vs fiction, guerrilla aesthetic, and the space between my public and your public. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


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Yandex spins out self-driving car unit from its Uber JV, invests $150M into new company
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Self-driving cars are still many years away from becoming a ubiquitous reality, but today, one of the bigger efforts to build and develop them is taking a significant step out as part of its strategy to be at the forefront for when they do. Yandex — the publicly traded Russian tech giant that started as a search engine but has expanded into a number of other, related areas (similar to U.S. counterpart Google) — today announced that it is spinning out its self-driving car unit from MLU BV — a ride-hailing and food delivery joint venture it operates in partnership with Uber.
The move comes amid reports that Yandex and Uber were eyeing up an IPO for MLU last year. At the time, the JV was estimated to be valued at around $7.7 billion. It's not clear how those plans will have been impacted in recent months, with COVID-19 putting huge pressure on ride-hailing and food-delivery businesses globally, and IPOs generally down compared to a year ago.
In that context, spinning out the unit could help improve the unit economics and cost base of the MLU unit, but Yandex says that it's being done to double down on more focused investment in self-driving.
"Yandex's motivation behind the spin-off is twofold," said a spokesperson. "From the business standpoint, we are increasing our stake in a strategically important business with lots of potential for growth. From the technology standpoint, self-driving technology is quickly moving forward to become a viable business."
She added that an IPO of the mobility unit "is not one of the company's priorities right now. As of right now, we aren't considering an IPO. We believe that Yandex.Taxi can get a lot more from its synergies with other Yandex businesses."
As part of the spin-out, Yandex is investing $150 million into the business. That will include $100 million in equity, plus $50 million in the form of a convertible loan, the company said. It added that it had invested some $65 million in the business up to now. Yandex is buying out some of Uber's shares in this process and will now have a 73% stake in the spun-out business, with Uber owning 19%, and the remaining 8% owned by Yandex self-driving group (SDG) management and employees.
"We are excited to increase our stake in this strategically important part of our business," said Arkady Volozh, CEO and co-founder of Yandex, in a statement. "In just a short period of time, we have achieved breakthrough results in autonomous driving. We firmly believe in the future of autonomous mobility as a safe and cost-effective form of transportation with a vast addressable market. The additional capital that we are investing in SDG will allow it to continue to pursue the R&D and productization of autonomous mobility."
Dmitry Polishchuk, who has been running the unit, will be the CEO of the new self-driving group.
Yandex is not disclosing the valuation of the self-driving unit, nor of MLU, but when the spin-out first occurred in 2017 as a part of a bigger strategy at Uber to divest some of its less profitable, ultra-competitive international operations ahead of its IPO, the larger MLU operation was valued at $3.72 billion. In other words, it has more than doubled in valuation since then, according to at least some estimates.
In the interim, MLU has made some acquisitions to expand in specific regions, and it has taken on a few other businesses from its biggest shareholding parent, such as its car-sharing business (not clear how and why this was not part of the MLU JV already, to be honest). And separately, its self-driving car unit has made some significant headway.
That has included building up a fleet of some 130 vehicles across Russia, Israel and the U.S. for testing, with that fleet collectively clocking up 4 million autonomous miles across cities and different weather conditions — with driving being a critical part of how self-driving car companies "teach" their AI algorithms to work. It also licenses tech to car makers, such as in this deal with Hyundai.
Yandex also claims that its robotaxi service, launched in 2018, was the first to come to Europe. It has also built its own autonomous delivery robot, Yandex.Rover, which is also coming over to the self-driving unit with the deal.
As with Google-parent Alphabet's Waymo self-driving division, the logic behind Yandex's self-driving car unit has been that it can keep costs down by tapping into IP built and developed by Yandex's substantial engineering team.
That deal, Yandex said, will remain in place after the spin-off with access to company infrastructure, resources and more; and it will continue to have a commercial outlet: selling its technologies, as and when they are developed, to Yandex.Taxi, which forms the heart of the ride-hailing and food-delivery operations of MLU, as well as to other e-commerce and logistics efforts.
Yandex — which is publicly traded and currently has a market cap of nearly $23 billion — said that it will continue to consolidate the results of Yandex SDG and will report it as part of its "Other Bets and Experiments" category in its earnings.


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Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti (lub BET) – region administracyjny Czadu, istniejący w latach 2002–2008 (i wcześniej, w latach 1960–1999 jako jedna z 14 prefektur). W wyniku reformy podziału administracyjnego kraju z dniem 19 lutego 2008 r. region Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti został podzielony na trzy nowe regiony: Borkou, Ennedi i Tibesti.

Region Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti, zajmujący całą północną część kraju, miał powierzchnię 600,3 tys. km² (niemal połowę całkowitej powierzchni Czadu) i był zamieszkany przez 73 185 osób (1993). W latach 2002–2008 region dzielił się na 4 departamenty. Jego stolicą była Faya.

Powierzchnia regionu bardzo zróżnicowana, choć w większość pokryta pustyniami lub półpustyniami. W północno-zachodniej części znajduje się masyw wulkaniczny Tibesti (z najwyższym szczytem kraju Emi Kussi, mającym 3415 m n.p.m.) oraz kotlina Bodele, rozległy półpustynny teren, będący obszarem najczęstszych burz piaskowych na świecie.

Północna część regionu przy granicy z Libią to tzw. strefa Aozou, która stanowiła przedmiot sporu terytorialnego między Czadem a Libią.

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Florida Senate - 2022                                    SB 1036
By Senator Berman
31-01101A-22                                          20221036__
1                        A bill to be entitled
2         An act relating to reproductive health care rights;
3         creating s. 381.00515, F.S.; providing a short title;
4         providing a legislative finding; providing that each
5         person has certain fundamental rights related to
6         reproductive health care; prohibiting a person, the
7         state, a local governmental entity, or any political
8         subdivision of the state from discriminating against,
9         denying, unduly burdening, or interfering with a
10         person's exercise of such fundamental rights;
11         providing for a civil cause of action and remedies;
12         providing that the recovery limits of sovereign
13         immunity apply; providing an effective date.
15         WHEREAS, comprehensive reproductive health care, including
16  contraception and abortion, is a fundamental component of a
17  woman's health, privacy, and equality, and
18         WHEREAS, section 23, Article I of the State Constitution
19  and the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
20  protect a woman's fundamental right to access a safe, legal
21  abortion, and the courts have repeatedly reaffirmed this right
22  and further emphasized that states may not place undue burdens
23  on women seeking to access such right, and
24         WHEREAS, as with other medical procedures, the safety of
25  abortion is furthered by evidence-based practices developed and
26  supported by medical professionals, with abortion being one of
27  the safest medical procedures performed in the United States,
28  and
29         WHEREAS, the goal of health care regulation should be to
30  improve the quality and availability of health care services,
32         WHEREAS, it is the public policy of this state that every
33  person possesses the fundamental rights of privacy and equality
34  with respect to his or her personal reproductive decisions and
35  he or she should be able to safely effectuate those decisions,
36  including seeking and obtaining abortion care, free from
37  discrimination, and
38         WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Legislature to prevent the
39  enforcement of laws or regulations that are not in furtherance
40  of a legitimate state interest in protecting a woman's health
41  and that place burdens on the woman's right to access a safe,
42  legal abortion, NOW, THEREFORE,
44  Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
46         Section 1. Section 381.00515, Florida Statutes, is created
47  to read:
48         381.00515 Reproductive health care protections; civil
49  remedies.—
50         (1) This section may be cited as the "Reproductive Health
51  Care Protections Act."
52         (2) The Legislature finds that comprehensive reproductive
53  health care is a fundamental component of every person's health,
54  privacy, and equality.
55         (3) Each person has the fundamental rights to choose or
56  refuse contraception or sterilization and to choose to carry a
57  pregnancy to term, to give birth to a child, or to have an
58  abortion in accordance with chapter 390.
59         (4) A person, the state, a local governmental entity, or
60  any political subdivision of the state may not discriminate
61  against, deny, unduly burden, or interfere with any person's
62  exercise of the fundamental rights provided under this section
63  or the State Constitution in the regulation or provision of
64  benefits, facilities, services, or information.
65         (5) A person whose rights have been impaired or deprived in
66  violation of this section may file an action in circuit court
67  for injunctive or other equitable relief and is entitled to
68  recover damages and reasonable attorney fees and costs. The
69  total amount of recovery against the state, a local governmental
70  entity, or any other political subdivision of the state may not
71  exceed the limitations set forth in s. 768.28(5).
72         Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2022.


Eldorado Resorts completed its $72.5 million acquisition of MGM Resorts International's holdings in downtown Reno on Tuesday and did so without having to sell additional stock in the company.
The transaction gave Eldorado ownership in Circus Circus Hotel Casino - Reno and the remaining half of the Silver Legacy.
Eldorado, which already owned half of the Silver Legacy and the flagship Eldorado Resort Casino, announced the deal with MGM in July. The company's three Reno properties comprise almost 32% of the hotel rooms in the market. The hotel-casinos are connected via above-ground covered walkways and company officials said the properties would be operated as a single entity.
In a statement, the company said the transaction was financed with cash on hand, cash from an escrow account established in July, and borrowings under the company's revolving line of credit. Eldorado said it withdrew a registration statement for a proposed stock offering, which had been intended to pay a portion of the purchase price. Eldorado stock is traded on the Nasdaq.
A year ago, the Carano family-owned Eldorado merged with publicly traded MTR Gaming and now controls seven resorts in five states; Nevada, Ohio, West Virginia, Louisiana and Pennsylvania.
Eldorado CEO Gary Carano told Nevada gaming regulators this month that the company would operate 4,100 hotel rooms and between 15 and 20 restaurants within the three Reno resorts.
Carano told gaming regulators the transaction would diversify the company's revenue stream. He said the Scioto Downs Racino near Columbus, Ohio, will provide 32% of Eldorado's annual revenue. The three Reno properties will account for 25% of the revenue stream.
"We will not solely be tied to any one jurisdiction," Carano said.
Deutsche Bank gaming analyst Andrew Zarnett said the transaction made "strategic sense" for Eldorado.
"We would anticipate that the cost synergies will result from the elimination of duplicative costs and strategic sourcing, while revenue synergies could be generated by incentivizing cross play," Zarnett said.
Carano said Eldorado wanted to take part in the economic boom being experienced in Reno. Gaming revenue in Reno is up 3.3% through September, which includes a 4.3% increase in slot machine revenue. Visitation to Washoe County is up 1.3% this year. Reed said the company's Reno resorts would account for more than one-fourth of Eldorado's annual cash flow.
The company credited the construction of the Tesla Motors gigafactory and talk around other technology projects with having a positive effect on the market.
"We are very excited to welcome the Silver Legacy and Circus Circus Reno employees to the Eldorado family at a time when the Reno gaming market and the Northern Nevada economy is prospering," Carano said in a statement.
MGM Resorts Chief Financial Officer Dan D'Arrigo said the company "enjoyed being a part of the Reno community over the past decade and wish our employees and the Eldorado family much success in the future."
Eldorado completes purchase of MGM's Reno properties is republished from Online.CasinoCity.com.


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In September 2017, Amazon announced plans to locate a second headquarters in a metropolitan area with at least a million people.[45] Cities needed to submit their presentations by October 19, 2017 for the project called HQ2.[46] The $5 billion second headquarters, starting with 500,000 square feet and eventually expanding to as much as 8 million square feet, may have as many as 50,000 employees.[47] In 2017, Amazon announced it would build a new downtown Seattle building with space for Mary's Place, a local charity in 2020.[48]
World-famous action movie and television star Chuck Norris has stood behind the Total Gym exercise machine for more than 30 years. The Total Gym provides a complete exercise experience in one simple product. Because the product is able to fold out to become different machines, this gym allows a person to stay in peak physical condition without wasting a lot of money. Norris himself is world famous for his physique and has used the Total Gym for decades to maintain that condition.
In November 2015, Amazon opened its first physical bookstore location. It is named Amazon Books and is located in University Village in Seattle. The store is 5,500 square feet and prices for all products match those on its website.[149] Amazon will open its tenth physical book store in 2017;[150] media speculation suggests Amazon plans to eventually roll out 300 to 400 bookstores around the country.[149] Amazon plans to open brick and mortar bookstores in Germany.[151]
Amazon Studios, which was founded in 2010 to compete with Hulu and Netflix in original programming, has become a powerhouse in Hollywood, taking home both Emmys and Oscars and growing into a staple of the modern entertainment diet of many Americans. Rounding out its position in digital media is the FireTV streaming device, which Amazon first launched in 2014 to compete with Apple, Roku, and other set-top box makers. The product has since been shrunk into a skinny HDMI stick — Amazon still sells the box and now also a small, square-shaped Fire TV Cube — and it remains one of the best-selling consumer electronics devices on Amazon.com.
Associates can access the Amazon catalog directly on their websites by using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) XML service. A new affiliate product, aStore, allows Associates to embed a subset of Amazon products within another website, or linked to another website. In June 2010, Amazon Seller Product Suggestions was launched (rumored to be internally called "Project Genesis") to provide more transparency to sellers by recommending specific products to third-party sellers to sell on Amazon. Products suggested are based on customers' browsing history.[133]
Cyber Monday generally means more retailer-wide discounts, rather than product-specific ones that pop up on Black Friday, says Novickis. But occasionally, the specific products that do get marked down on Cyber Monday are serious steals. "If a merchant stocked up on a product for Black Friday and then it didn't sell as well as expected, there could be a deeper discount on Cyber Monday," she says.
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In one brief keynote, the company announced a car infotainment device, yet more updates to the standard Echo speaker and Dot line, a subwoofer, a set of stereo amplifiers, a Chromecast Audio competitor, a smart wall clock, a smart plug, and a super-powered Slingbox-style device for over-the-air programming. Oh and lest we forget, Amazon also made a microwave with Alexa built in, using it as a model to start competing with companies like KitchenAid, LG, and Samsung by making Alexa the go-to voice assistant and AI hub for household appliances. In addition to building its own devices, the company also invests in startups through its Alexa Fund to scout new and promising entrants and product categories, and it's acquired quite a few of those companies — including security cam startup Blink and smart doorbell maker Ring — to ensure it has every corner of the smart home covered.
While sites like eBay and Craigslist allow you to list any item barring certain exceptions, Amazon asks that you find a similar product in its database. If you can't find a similar product, Amazon has a procedure for creating a new product page. You should be aware, however, that new products often require additional approval from Amazon before listing can occur.
Although As Seen On TV was founded in the 1980's by Shark Tank panel member Kevin Harrington, the public domain label is often used to refer to all infomercials that have aired to date – ranging from the familiar Ron Popeil and his line of popular "o-matic" products, to Sir James Dyson and everyone in between. The infomercials all use direct marketing which allows customers to immediately understand the benefits of a product, and provides the seller with an easy way to track results and understand if a campaign will be profitable.


During this term we will be finding out about animals: animals' lives, what they eat and where they like to live.
If you have any pets at home we would love to hear about them. Perhaps you could bring in some photographs of them and tell us how you look after them. What is the best thing about having your pet and what funny things do they do? If there are any grown-ups in your family who raise animals or have a job involving animals maybe they would like to come in and talk to us about it.
We will be using non-fiction books to find out information about snails, bugs and dinosaurs and reading stories about 'The Little Red Hen', 'Farmer Duck', 'Walking in the Jungle' and 'Old MacDonald'. If you have any stories or non-fiction books about animals we would love to see them and will try to read as many as we can.
During this term we will be making our own 'ugly bug' headdresses and face paint designs, going on minibeast hunts and pond dipping. We are hoping to arrange some animal visitors and are looking forward to a trip to a farm.


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Traditions of Holy Thursday
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My latest post at CatholicCulture.org…
Wednesday of Holy Week is pivotal because it marks the end of Lent. Holy Thursday begins the sacred Triduum — the holiest days of the Church year. The liturgy reflects the beauty of the Paschal mystery and the Passover Feast of Christ. But how is this day spent in popular piety? What do Catholics do in private devotion for Holy Thursday? All over the world this day is marked with many different forms of Catholic cultural traditions. There are too many to include in one post, but these are some of the principal traditions.
Holy Thursday: Names in Popular Tradition
The simple and general title for Thursday of the Triduum is "Holy Thursday" but there are many common names of Holy Thursday around the world.
Father Francis X. Weiser, S.J., The Easter Book (1954) describes the most popular names:
The second day of the celebration of Tenebrae bears the liturgical name "Thursday of the Lord's Supper" (Feria Quinta in Coena Domini). Of its many popular names the more generally known are:
Maundy Thursday (le mande; Thursday of the Mandatum) — The word Mandatum means "commandment." This name is taken from the first words sung at the ceremony of the washing of the feet, "A new commandment I give you" (John 13, 34); also from the commandment of Christ that we should imitate His loving humility in the washing of the feet (John 13, 14-17). Thus the term Mandatum (maundy) was applied to the rite of the feet-washing on this day.
Green Thursday — In all German-speaking countries people call Maundy Thursday by this name (Gründonnerstag). From Germany the term was adopted by the Slavic nations (zeleny ctvrtek) and in Hungary (zold csutortok). Scholars explain its origin from the old German word grunen (to mourn) which was later corrupted into grün (green). Another explanation is that in many places, before the thirteenth century, green vestments were used for the Mass that day.
Pure or Clean Thursday — This name emphasizes the ancient tradition that on Holy Thursday not only the souls were cleansed through the absolution of public sinners but the faithful in all countries also made it a great cleansing day of the body (washing, bathing, shaving, etc.) in preparation for Easter. Saint Augustine (430) mentioned this custom. The Old English name was "Shere Thursday" (meaning sheer, clean), and the Scandinavian, Skaer torsdag. (Because of the exertions and thoroughness of this cleansing in an age when bathing was not an everyday affair, the faithful were exempted from fasting on Maundy Thursday.)
Holy or Great Thursday — The meaning of this title is obvious since it is the one Thursday of the year on which the sacred events of Christ's Passion are celebrated. The English-speaking nations and the people of the Latin countries use the term "Holy," while the Slavic populations generally apply the title "Great." The Ukrainians call it also the "Thursday of the Passion." In the Greek Church it is called "The Holy and Great Thursday of the Mystic Supper."
In some Latin countries sugared almonds are eaten by everybody on Maundy Thursday. From this custom it bears the name "Almond Day" in the Azores.
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Q: Can we create interactive PDF forms using reportlab? Can we create interactive PDF forms using reportlab?  That is, a form that takes in data from readers and save them into the database.

A: reportlab.pdfbase.pdfform.py implies that you can, but it doesn't sound like a mature feature.
Support for Acrobat Forms in ReportLab documents

This module is somewhat experimental at this time.

Includes basic support for
    textfields,
    select fields (drop down lists), and
    check buttons.

The public interface consists of functions at the moment.
At some later date these operations may be made into canvas
methods. (comments?)

The ...Absolute(...) functions position the fields with respect
to the absolute canvas coordinate space -- that is, they do not
respect any coordinate transforms in effect for the canvas.

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In 2016, I started a bike tour cycling from Greece to England. Over two and a half months I cycled across Europe covering nearly 3000 kms.
If you are a regular reader of Dave's Travel Pages, you will already know that I have a passion for bicycle touring. (My previous cycling trips have included cycling from Alaska to Argentina, and England to Cape Town).
You may also know that I have been living in Greece for just over a year. In my mind, this meant that a bicycle tour from Greece to England would be almost inevitable!
First of all, let me introduce myself. Just in case the title of the blog didn't make it clear enough, my name is Dave. I am English, aged 44, and currently living in Athens, Greece. (If you would like to find out more about me, you can check this article out – About Dave Briggs).
I realised almost 15 years ago that bicycle touring was the best way to travel and see the world. It lets you move through a country at a pace slow enough to experience everything around you, and yet fast enough to cover reasonable distances in a week. Bicycle touring takes you off the beaten track, and lets you explore areas few other tourists ever get to see.
It's a great way to meet local people, to make lasting connections, to taste the food, and to gain a deeper insight into a country. Bicycle touring is environmentally friendly, economical, and also a great way to keep fit. It is both challenging and rewarding.
Would You Go Bicycle Touring Across Europe?
Are you sold on it yet? I hope so! You see, the whole point of this blog, is to provide travel inspiration.
n fact, this blog shouldn't be called Dave's Travel Pages, it should be called "Hey, you can do this too!!".
Anyway, here's the information you most likely came here for, which is about cycling from Greece to England.
I started my bike tour on the second weekend in May 2016. I had already worked out a rough route, and estimated that it would take me around 73 days to cycle from Greece to England.
The bike touring route across Europe I followed passed through Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Slovakia, Germany, Belgium, France, and finally England.
During the build up to the trip, I had to select bike touring gear, a cycling route, and of course a bike! Here's the bike touring blog posts about cycling from Greece to England I published before the tour began.
Choosing a Cycling Route from Greece to England – The resources I used to begin planning my cycling route through Europe.
The Stanforth Kibo+ Bicycle – Stanforth Bicycles from the UK have kindly loaned me a bicycle to test out during this bicycle tour. Read about the bicycle I will be using when cycling from Greece to England.
This was the first time I had really made vlogs during a bike tour. It was a bit of a learning curve to say the least!
I challenged myself to not only do the cycling, but also release and upload a vlog a day from the bicycle tour across Europe. It was pretty full on, but I did it!
You can find the bike touring vlogs from the Greece to England ride on my Youtube channel. I've also embedded the playlist underneath so you can get started.
Be warned – there's hours of material here! You'll want several cups of tea to get through them all.
Here is a list of bicycle touring blog posts that I've written about the trip so far. More will get updated in the future.
Bicycling in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Updates on what will be a very short cycling trip through this country!
If you would like some regular bike touring inspiration, tips and interviews with other cyclists, sign up for my newsletter below!
Inspiring stuff Dave, I have just latched onto your site. Hope the journey is going well so far. Where are you now? You are visiting some brilliant places and I am sure you will get a warm welcome wherever you go. Wilbur.
This is amazing! I'm really excited to follow your adventure. I'm especially interested in seeing your trip through Montenegro… we did a road trip there and the countryside is so incredible… I bet it's even better on a cycling trip.
OMG! This is inspiring! Never let anything stop you! I guess you get to see more of the countries when you are cycling through.
That's awesome!!! One of our friends cycled all over Europe from the UK and now he is planning to bike through Asia.
I've not cycled Asia yet, but it's on the list!
That sounds like an epic adventure. A long one at that, but I am sure you will have so many countless memories, lessons, and pictures.
I'm in awe of this trip. My jaw dropped when I read how many countries you would have to cycle through. Have a great trip!
Oh wow! That would be an awesome experience! With your previous experience of cycling, I am sure it'd be both fun and gratifying. It's a nice idea to write while doing the trip lest many things slip off our mind.
All the best & I look forward to your journey.
I sure hope it will be fun !!
Best of luck on your trip. I'm eager to see more updates. This is the type of adventure I've always wanted to do but never the time (or courage) to do it alone!
Thanks very much – I hope to keep blogging regularly as I cycle!
I guess if 'brexit' will be a go you'll be stuck in the middle of what brits seems to dislike.
Please be Europe's ambassador. Please show us how much 'brexit's' ideology is wrong. Please don't let our parents efforts; of a peaceful post-ww2; be ignored by nonsense.


The Water Lantern Festival was held on April 6th at Panther Island Pavilion—Fort Worth, TX.
Visitors were able to create their own personalized rice lanterns that were made out of rice pager and wood. From photos of loved ones to quotes, the lanterns gathered and floated down the Trinity River together in harmony.
This was a night filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that will be cherished for a lifetime! This is a family-friendly host hundreds of people at PIP. Friends, families and neighbors gathered to create a peaceful, memorable experience.