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With a large number of impressive but odd things from members gardens to consider our judge for the evening, Keith Siedel, had a busy task but as expected he once again did it very well.
Keith is well known to club members as a photographer with a significant portfolio of internationally exhibited and awarded work. His work has been exhibited in 35 countries and published widely. He as been a member of the Edwardstown club since 1986 and is the longest active member. Keith is also the Judging Co-Ordinator for the SAPF. With that sort of background he had plenty of wisdom to pass along.
Be conscious of the background and tone it down where necessary so that it does not distract.
Any sharp, strong colours should be cropped as they are too noticeable.
Quite a number of shots had a shallow depth of field, to their detriment. He definitely did not like soft edges.
Fill the frame with detail, make it a tight composition.
Some images just needed something added to tell a story and make it more powerful.
Try and draw the viewer into the photograph.
If using macro, think about what needs to be sharp and what is ok to leave soft.
The time of day of course can have a major impact on the quality of the image.
There were once again a good number of entries in the Open category and they added to the wide variety on display.
Another great night with a larger number of entries from a broader membership mix and this was also reflected in the results.
The challenge for us this time was to '…produce images that "break the rules" and challenge your own comfort zone.' While down on entries this time, there were some excellent examples for us to consider.
'Lindsay has quite a reputation, conducting workshops and has just returned from judging in Victoria. Coming from outside the camera club circuit he has a different approach. He favours strong simple compositions and rewards well printed and presented images. He penalizes post processing that is obvious to the viewer, in particular if it increases noise and sharpening artifact. His attention to detail is phenomenal, viewing the images from close up he is uncanny in his analysis of camera technique and post production. It is hard to pull the wool over his observant gaze.' Thanks James, well summarised.
He was certainly hot on spotting images where he saw evidence of over sharpening and it was clearly a focus for him.
We hope you enjoy some of the images from the evening.
Suzie made the same comment for quite a number of images and that was that they could be "printed harder/stronger" to make a bolder impression. The colours or blacks and whites were sometimes just too soft and not jumping out of the image as much as they could she thought. Her strongest comments on this were for the black and whites.
In a similar way she saw opportunity for some images to be cropped tighter to give a greater focus on the real subject of the image. Another way of saying that might be to say 'less is more'.
She enjoyed the story telling, the pushing of boundaries in some cases, the simplicity and detail, the filling of the frame for some images, the crispness and clean lines of well cropped photos.
In all she was highly impressed with the quality of images presented by members and that's a credit to those putting their images out there. Congratulations everyone and thank you Suzie for a very positive evening.


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Why Instagram Co-Founders Leave Facebook
by - Technos Club on - April 09, 2019
The co-founders of Instagram, the social network that is growing the most in number of users, have decided to leave Facebook. KevinSystrom and Mike Krieger were part of the Internet giant since 2012, when Facebook bought Instagram.
Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, co-founders of Instagram have resigned from Facebook Inc, which they have been part of since 2012 when the platform bought Instagram. With his departure it is predicted that Instagram will be more linked to Facebook.
The social network of the camera symbol is currently valued at one billion dollars, although when the co-founders sold it to Facebook they did so for 715 million dollars. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg bought this platform that already has more than one billion users on the planet, and has been the most successful acquisition of Facebook.
The reasons why the co-founders have decided to leave Facebook have been explained in a press release by Kevin Systrom, on the official Instagram page:
"We are preparing to take a while off to discover our interest and also imagination once again. Structure brand-new points needs us to go back, recognize what motivates us as well as integrate that with what the globe requires; that's what we intend to do, "stated Systrom on the main Instagram web page.
Instagram has highlighted in recent years thanks to the great competitiveness with which has faced Snapchat, another of the buoyant platforms today, and which has stood up to his 'Stories' on Instagram, a tool that is very similar to which Snapchat offers on its social platform. In addition, the social network has had the advantage of being able to use the resources that Facebook has offered.
As Systrom explained about his time at Facebook Inc, "Mike and I are grateful for the last eight years on Instagram and six years with the Facebook team. We have grown from 13 people to more than a thousand with offices around the world, all while creating products used and loved by a community of over one billion. "
That is, both founders are prepared to leave this company and start from scratch, focusing on being creative and thinking about new technological tools that society demands soon.
Zuckerberg has praised the co-founders and their creativity in a statement. "I've learned a lot from working with them for the past six years and I really enjoyed it. I wish you all the best and I am eager to see what you build next, "wrote the CEO of Facebook.
This is not the first time something similar happens with the CEOs of a large company bought by the social media giant. This year the co-founder of WhatsApp Jan Koum also decided to leave Facebook Inc since he did not share the user's privacy policy and the data exchange that Facebook has carried out. Thus, the co-founder of Koum, Brian Acton also left Facebook in the year 2017.
Facebook shares have dropped 6% this year, changing the direction the company was taking as their stock rose each year. Thus, it is expected that the departure of the co-founders will cause stocks to continue to fall, according to Bloomberg.
Therefore Facebook and Instagram will continue to work more closely, now without the creators of the most successful social network of the moment, but the shortcomings that currently cross Facebook will be compensated with the unique qualities that Instagram offers its users.
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Mashpi Lodge, one of National Geographic's Unique Lodges of the World, is the place to encounter 400 species of birds, trees and frogs found nowhere else in the world, complete with crashing waterfalls and incredible flora. Get ready to trek down hidden paths, splash through rivers, rise at dawn to spot rare birds, or fly high above it all aboard our Dragonfly canopy gondola. A hideaway in the forest only accessible to its privileged guests and located on a scenic plateau, the lodge features breathtaking views of the surrounding forested mountains right up close through its floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass windows. Like a cathedral to the natural world, it protrudes from the verdant hillside, holding unknown comforts and pleasures within.
It seems unfathomable that such a wild and remote site could even be associated with a city, yet Mashpi actually lies within the Metropolitan District of Quito – the capital of Ecuador. The lodge, which is only about 60 miles northwest of Quito as the hummingbird flies, was built at over 3,100 feet above sea level. Despite its remote location, the lodge can be reached from Quito in around three hours.It is designed to blend in perfectly with its natural environment, its glass walls making it virtually invisible at times. Stunningly contemporary and featuring modernist design and décor that mixes warm earth tones, steel, stone and glass in striking perspectives, Mashpi Lodge makes for a true cocoon of luxury in the middle of the forest.
Mashpi is designed to completely immerse you in the world of the surrounding forest, serving as a luxurious retreat in the middle of dense flora, delightful fauna and stunning views. The lodge's rooms are spread out across three different floors, all of them designed with floor-to-ceiling windows. Awash with greens and browns, the trunks, branches, vines, leaves, birds and swirling clouds all around, it's a bit like being in a crystal capsule, observing the forest life from the comfort of your bed. Open the window and the calls of the birds and croaks of the frogs soothingly wash over you. The rooms' subdued lighting (LED lights are hidden behind the elegant wooden headboards) provide a magical touch, while automatic blinds can be lowered or raised to adjust natural lighting levels.
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The lodge's three Yaku Suites (Yaku is a Kichwa word meaning "Water") extend over an expansive 46 square meters (495 square feet). They are located on the first floor, at the lodge's northwestern end and feature amazing views.
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The 20 Wayra rooms (Wayra is a Kichwa word which means "wind") all cover a generous 34 square meters (366 square feet). 13 Wayra Twin Rooms have two full-size beds, 7 Wayra King Rooms out of the 20 rooms feature king-size beds.
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Our Wawa Room (Wawa is the Kichwa word for "baby") is perfect for travelers who enjoy both intimacy and comfort. Smaller than our other rooms, occupying a surface area of 21 square meters (228 square feet), it's ideal for solo travelers.
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The entire setup consists of two main stations, six towers (with an intermediate station that guests can get off at if they wish), and four gondolas. The gondolas are equidistant and separated by a distance of 500 meters/1,640 feet. Each gondola moves along the 2 km/1.24 mi length of cable at a low speed of 50 meters/160 feet per minute. The guides can stop the gondola at any point to allow for an extended observation of any flora and/or fauna that catches your eye. An entire circuit (roundtrip) takes about 40-minutes to complete. Gondolas can carry up to 4 guests (plus 1 guide).
There's a wide assortment of hiking trails to take in the nature, waterfalls and wildlife. Some of the more popular trails are:
Capuchin Monkey Trail
This is the longest trail we have designed so far in the Reserve, covering more than 2 miles (3.5 km if the walk starts from the hotel) and connecting different attractions of the reserve. On this trail we can observe spots where the Club-wing Manakin birds gather to perform their courtship dances. These locations are known as leks. This trail also leads to a fork down to the Healing Waterfall (1.3 km), and finally to the Laguna River. We return wading and walking upstream in the river to the Magnolia trail and from there back to the lodge (2 hours 1.5 km).
Magnolia Waterfall Trail
Several rivers cross the Mashpi Reserve close to the hotel, many forming beautiful small waterfalls, cascades and pools. This trail drops down right from outside the lodge to the Laguna River below. It's steep in parts, with a great viewing platform about half-way, and a beautiful waterfall and pool for bathing at the bottom – with an all-natural Jacuzzi! The waterfall and trail's name come from the tallest in the Reserve, a new species of Magnolia (soon to be published) that grows abundantly in this area, the species is heavily logged outside the reserve for its valuable timber.
Hummingbird Trail
The forests of Mashpi boast 32 hummingbird species identified to date, inhabiting different specific altitudes, with around 19 species alone observable by guests in this garden. In order to make it easier to see these amazing creatures, we placed several hummingbird feeders and fruit feeders, in front a shelter with seating providing the ideal setting. Here, apart from hummingbirds, we can also frequently spot fruit feeder species such as toucans, tanagers, squirrels, etc. The site is located at a natural viewpoint, which, on clear days, provides breath-taking views of the Reserve's forested hills. This is a paradise for photographers, regardless of your level of experience, as well as a place to calmly connect with birds and nature.
Mashpi Lodge offers all of this and so much more. Fill your children's eyes with the staggering beauty of nature, swing on a vine, and fly through the air on the Dragonfly. Watch as they become explorers and risk-takers, jumping out of their comfort zone with complete ease and security. Just a few days at Mashpi Lodge transforms the way we see the world and provides a welcome natural escape from everyday life for grownups and kids alike.
YOGA, SPA & MEDITATION!


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Mega Carcassonne (pages 222-226): this can be dynamic too, and it contains a tile summary table that depends on the Tile Reference... so it has to wait until it is resolved.
Glossary (page 282-300): wolnic had a first attempt at this (Check his user pages). We have to check with him his next steps on this.
Carcassonne Collections and Expansions (pages 312-315): To be updated and added.
Expansion Checklist (page 316): To be updated and added.
Timeline releases (pages 317-326): This is replaced in some way by the Timeline + Variants page. I would check if any image can be added to the associated C1 expansion page.
Selected Variants (pages 327-329): To be added. Don't know if more variants have been proposed and could be added here, such as a couple of solo variants that were published on CarcC.
It would not be a another glossary, but a feature reference that summarizes interactions, that are not normally located in one single place.
Don't see any problem either in grouping spin-offs in separate pages following the idea of Winter Edition.
> other relevant information and pages.
So on the Carcassonne C2 page you can find anything related to C2. with the structure that is now on the main page. Same for C1 Then we get to Spin-offs also as C2 and C1 but then winter has it's own subpage where all the mini's and base game for winter are.
What is the point about this. Well it would be more clicking instead of scrolling, on mobile then. Also it could be maybe better visible.
To put all expansions together, but don't know if that's good. I think the first suggestion is more clearer.
I've come across several discrepancies in the text that I would like to discuss in order to see if we agree any action upon them. Some may come from the source material (the CAR mainly). This entry is about Expansion naming.
Using the publisher-given name and stick to it when available.
Verify if some other name has to be updated, checking references to translations for German.
I've come across several discrepancies in the text that I would like to discuss in order to see if we agree any action upon them. This entry is about cross-references between Expansions.
The CAR original text shows cross-refereces to Expansions in italics generally in the text but not always in footnotes.
Use a link in bold to provide a navigable cross-reference that stands out from the text.
I do not get the point of this? So you just want it to stand out from text? Why?
I've come across several discrepancies in the text that I would like to discuss in order to see if we agree any action upon them. This entry is about self-references in a page.
The CAR original text shows self-refereces to Expansions capitalized.
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Alma the younger had been elected by the voice of the people to serve as Chief Judge of the people of Nephi. Alma had also been given the office of High Priest over the Church by his father. (Mosiah 29:42) Alma served faithfully in both positions for eight years, but in the beginning of the ninth year of the reign of the judges, Alma had a decision to make.
During his eighth year of reigning as Chief Judge, "there began to be great contentions among the people of the Church; yea, there were envyings, and strife, and malice, and persecutions, and pride, even to exceed the pride of those who did not belong to the Church of God. . . . and the wickedness of the church was a great stumbling-block to those who did not belong to the church; and thus the church began to fail in its progress" (Alma 4:9-10). Inequality increased among the people, and pride caused them to break their covenant of baptism, turning their backs upon those in need. Those living righteously were persecuted for living the gospel and trying to live the way the Lord had asked them to be. Alma's own family, his wife and children, had probably personally experienced harassment for the gospel's sake.
The weight of leadership must have been heavy as Alma continued to serve in both positions. The scriptures record that he "began to be very sorrowful; nevertheless the Spirit of the Lord did not fail him" (Alma 4:15). Under the influence of the Spirit, the answer of what to do, came to him. He realized he could not do it all, he was not a god, but only a man. Alma understood that "as the preaching of the word had a great tendency to lead the people to do that which was just-yea, it had had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else . . . Alma thought it was expedient that they should try the virtue of the word of God" (Alma 31:5).
President Ezra Taft Benson taught, "The Lord works from the inside out. The world works from the outside in. . . . The world would mold men by changing their environment. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature. Human nature can be changed, here and now. . . . No man who has felt in him the Spirit of Christ even for half a minute can deny this truth" (Conference Report, October 1985, p. 5).
Elder Boyd K. Packer stated it this way, "True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior" (Ensign, November 1986, p. 17). Alma's calling as the prophet leader was more powerful and important than his worldly calling as Chief Judge.
After eight years as the political leader of his people, Alma resigned. He selected a righteous man, Nephihah, as his successor, and with the vote of the people confirming their support of the new leader, Alma turned his attention to the spiritual needs of his people. He went among the people of Nephi to "preach the word of God unto them, to stir them up in remembrance of their duty, and that he might pull down, by the word of God, all the pride and craftiness and all the contentions which were among his people . . . [by] bearing down in pure testimony against them" (Alma 4:19). His first address was to the people of Zarahemla, the great testimony recorded in Alma 5.
As we stop and ponder our own busy life, perhaps it is time to follow Alma's example and realize we cannot do it all. We too are only human and must make choices based on gospel principles, and under the influence of the Spirit, decide what is most important from an eternal perspective. While we may not be a chief judge over a nation, we have influence in our own homes, among family and friends, and in our work arenas. While, like Alma, we cannot do it all, as Elder Neal A. Maxwell so eloquently taught, "nevertheless, we are to do what we can within our allotted 'acreage'" (Ensign, May 2000, p. 72).
Elder Maxwell taught, "We need not be situated in prime time with prime visibility in order to work out our own salvation! In contrast, however, as to improving our behavior, there are no borders that we cannot cross and no shortage of visas for those willing to venture! Incremental improvement is, therefore, the order of the day, and it clearly requires the accompaniment of the Lord's long-suffering as we struggle to learn the necessary lessons" (Ensign, May 2000, p. 73).
Elder Maxwell continues, "Some have trials to pass through, while still others have allotments they are to live with. Paul lived with his 'thorn in the flesh' [2 Cor. 12:7]. Suffice it to say, such mortal allotments will be changed in the world to come. The exception is unrepented sin that shapes our status in the next world" (Ensign, May 2000, p. 72).
Elder Maxwell added, "We can draw upon that glorious Atonement by repenting. We can learn to serve and to forgive within our sample of humanity, including settings no larger than the family or friendships . . . The Lord knows our circumstances and the intents of our hearts, and surely the talents and gifts He has given us. He is able to gauge perfectly how we have performed within what is allotted to us, including by lifting up some of the many surrounding hands that hang down. Thus, yearning for expanded opportunities while failing to use those at hand is bad form spiritually. What we could and have done within our allotted acreage, therefore, is known perfectly by the Master of the vineyard" (Ensign, May 2000, p. 74).
Our allotted acreage is more often those we live with, those we work with, those we serve with, or those we come in contact with. A simple gesture to lift the spirits of another can make all the difference in the world. The Prophet Joseph stated, "Nothing is so much calculated to lead people to forsake sin as to take them by the hand, and watch over them with tenderness. When persons manifest the least kindness and love to me, O what power it has over my mind, while the opposite course has a tendency to harrow up all the harsh feelings and depress the human mind" (History of the Church, 5:23-24).
President Nelson taught in April 2018 Conference, "A hallmark of the Lord's true and living Church will always be an organized, directed effort to minister to individual children of God and their families.6 Because it is His Church, we as His servants will minister to the one, just as He did.7 We will minister in His name, with His power and authority, and with His loving-kindness" ("Ministering with the Power and Authority of God," Ensign, May 2018).
Through the Spirit of the Lord, Alma knew what he must do. Through the Spirit of the Lord, we too can identify those areas the Lord has for us to work. We can come to understand that we are doing those things and serving those people around us as the Lord needs us to. We can't do it all, but we can do what the Lord needs us to do.
May we, with the help of the Spirit, identify "our allotted acreage" and not seek to "do it all." May we live our lives as Alma taught his people to live (Alma 7:23-24), and "may the peace of God rest upon you, and upon your houses and lands . . . and all that you possess, your women and your children, according to your faith and good works, from this time forth and forever" (Alma 7:27).


We use Bayesian model selection techniques to test extensions of the standard flat Λ cold dark matter (ΛCDM) paradigm. Dark-energy and curvature scenarios, and primordial perturbation models are considered. To that end, we calculate the Bayesian evidence in favour of each model using Population Monte Carlo (PMC), a new adaptive sampling technique which was recently applied in a cosmological context. In contrast to the case of other sampling-based inference techniques such as Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC), the Bayesian evidence is immediately available from the PMC sample used for parameter estimation without further computational effort, and it comes with an associated error evaluation. Also, it provides an unbiased estimator of the evidence after any fixed number of iterations and it is naturally parallelizable, in contrast with MCMC and nested sampling methods. By comparison with analytical predictions for simulated data, we show that our results obtained with PMC are reliable and robust. The variability in the evidence evaluation and the stability for various cases are estimated both from simulations and from data. For the cases we consider, the log-evidence is calculated with a precision of better than 0.08. Using a combined set of recent cosmic microwave background, type Ia supernovae and baryonic acoustic oscillation data, we find inconclusive evidence between flat ΛCDM and simple dark-energy models. A curved universe is moderately to strongly disfavoured with respect to a flat cosmology. Using physically well-motivated priors within the slow-roll approximation of inflation, we find a weak preference for a running spectral index. A Harrison–Zel'dovich spectrum is weakly disfavoured. With the current data, tensor modes are not detected; the large prior volume on the tensor-to-scalar ratio r results in moderate evidence in favour of r= 0.


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Tichel (iídiche iddיכל tikhl), também chamado de mitpachat  (hebraico מִטפַּחַת miṭpaḥat), é a palavra em ídiche para o lenço usado por muitas mulheres judias ortodoxas casadas, em conformidade com o código de modéstia conhecido como tzniut, que exige que as mulheres casadas cubram seus cabelos. Os tichéis podem variar de um lenço de algodão simples e amarrado nas costas a elaborados revestimentos para a cabeça, usando vários tecidos e técnicas de amarração.

Etimologia
A palavra em língua iídiche Tichel é o diminutivo de tuch ("pano"). Compare o alemão Tuch ("pano") e o correspondente diminuto da língua bávara Tiachal, Tücherl ("pequeno pedaço de pano").

Pano de fundo
Após a cerimônia de casamento, os judeus ortodoxos acreditam que uma mulher só deve mostrar os cabelos para o marido. Segundo a Mishnah em Ketubá (7: 6), a cobertura de cabelo não é uma obrigação de origem bíblica. Ela discute comportamentos que são motivo de divórcio, como "aparecer em público com cabelos soltos, tecer no mercado e conversar com qualquer homem" e chama essas violações de Dat Yehudit, que significa regra judaica, ao contrário de Dat Moshe regra Mosáica. No entanto, o Talmude nesta Mishna explica que, se o cabelo for completamente descoberto em público, isso seria realmente uma violação de "Dat Moshe", e a Mishna está se referindo a alguém que cobre o cabelo com uma cobertura de rede onde o cabelo é visível através os buracos, como neste caso, o requisito bíblico é atendido, mas não o "Dat Yehudit".  Essa categorização sugere que a cobertura do cabelo não é uma obrigação absoluta originária de Moisés no Sinai, mas é um padrão de modéstia definido pela comunidade judaica. Em Berakhot 24a), os rabinos definem o cabelo como sexualmente erótico (ervah) e proíbem os homens de orar à vista dos cabelos de uma mulher. Os rabinos baseiam essa estimativa em um versículo bíblico: "Seu cabelo é como um rebanho de cabras" (Cântico dos Cânticos 4: 1), sugerindo que esse louvor reflete a natureza sensual do cabelo.

Vestuário religioso judaico
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Mindful Luxury invites you to experience sincere, respectful and exclusive high-end hospitality
We are passionate individuals with more than two decades of experience in luxury, including high-end hospitality, gourmet dining, and wealth management. Our collective vision is to offer a luxury hospitality experience found in our business practices and a work environment based on kindness, collaboration, authenticity, and respect.
The result of this is Mindful Luxury, a respectful high-end hospitality experience inspired by the rich cultural and natural heritage of Hvar Island. Mindful Luxury is the alchemy between personal and professional service, a superb location, sincere respect for the environment, and an interior design that is contemporary and chic, yet family-friendly.
Our philosophy is reflected in every detail of the guest experience; our non-intrusive architecture blends in with the island environment; we have reforested trees and protected native species, and our interior and exterior coalesce, honoring the natural world in place by celebrating the beauty in the local materials used. We strongly encourage energy efficiency and procurement practices that promote local and regional suppliers. Our cuisine delights the senses thanks to organic and seasonal ingredients, and our signature in-room guest amenities and natural spa cosmetics are locally designed, non-toxic, and made without any plastics. But this is only part of it.
We invite you to become part of our story.
The Design at Maslina Resort
Maslina Resort fuses classic Mediterranean styles with contemporary French touches
Maslina Resort fuses classic Mediterranean styles with contemporary French touches, respecting the nature already in place as the foundation of the design philosophy.
To cultivate the same feeling the designers had upon first visiting Maslinica Bay, native and local species are used to maintain the landscape language already in place, where wild Mediterranean vegetation thrives thanks to thick Aleppo pines, mature olive trees, and fragrant herb bushes. The landscape is linked with the colors of the materials, which are all natural and locally-sourced.
The low-intrusive architecture floats on the landscape like scattered pavilions, decorated with a ventilated wooden facade that blends in with the island environment. The integrated interior design is inspired by the four elements of nature, which helped construct a palette driven by the cerulean Adriatic Sea, salty summer breeze, pearly white rocks, and dense green forest.
Local Brac Island stone, exotic Iroko wood, brushed brass, and tones of terracotta are harmonized with the natural color scheme, while custom-made interiors and carefully handpicked vintage pieces complete a space that is intimate, comfortable, and delicately designed with the guest in mind. Mindful Luxury, at its best.
Maslina Resort is situated in the stunning Maslinica Bay on Hvar Island in Croatia
A sublime hideaway enveloped in rich history, untouched nature, culinary arts, and cultural heritage, Maslina Resort is located in the stunning Maslinica Bay on Hvar Island in Croatia. Hvar and the surrounding Pakleni Islands Archipelago lie in the northeast Mediterranean basin, located just a short flight from most mainland European cities. Maslina Resort stretches across two hectares of lush pine forest with the crystalline Adriatic Sea at your fingertips. A 15-minute stroll along the coast leads you to the UNESCO-protected town of Stari Grad, which is one of the oldest towns in the Eastern Adriatic.
The closest local and international airports to Hvar island are Split, Dubrovnik, and Brac. A helipad is also on the island, just 1.5 kilometers from Maslina Resort.
Private speed boats are available to transfer guests from Split Airport to Maslina Resort in only 60 minutes. The Split Ferry Terminal is reachable by bus, taxi, or arranged private transfer from Split Airport. The ferry takes approximately two hours from the Split city center to the Stari Grad Ferry Port on Hvar Island, just a short walk from Maslina Resort. Alternatively, the catamaran takes approximately one hour to Hvar town. Upon request, complimentary pick-up from Stari Grad Ferry Port is available. The Maslina team can assist you with a private speed boat transfer from the Split city center (60 minutes), Dubrovnik (3.5 hours), or Brac (25 minutes).
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Revered as the best island in Europe, Hvar is a haven for holidaymakers
Hvar Island is not only known for its dense pine forests, crystalline waters, and mild climate; it is a multi-generational destination celebrated for its rich history, UNESCO heritage, booming party scene, and culinary prowess. Likewise, its remote villages and ancient customs are a precious testament to the Mediterranean ancestry and lifestyle that continues to thrive today.
Uncover the Mystery
Hvar is an island where time stops, where the realities of the modern world are renewed with the relics of the past. It is a place where rural architecture meets untouched nature, where ancient history mingles with the tales of seasoned fishers and local shopkeepers. A soulful balance of culture, customs, and contemporary creations, Hvar captivates conscious travelers driven by mindful and meaningful experiences.
The history of Hvar dates back to 384 BC when Greek settlers built the first island settlement on the Adriatic. The ancient city of Pharos, modernly known as Stari Grad, was the capital of the island that today boasts six UNESCO World Heritage protections - Stari Grad Plain, 'Following the Cross' Procession, Agave Lace from Benedictine Nuns, the famous Mediterranean Diet, Klapa Singing, and the art of Dry Stone Walling.
Not only does Hvar own the most UNESCO heritage of any island in the world, but it is home to Europe's first public theatre and is the birthplace of organized tourism in Europe, with tourism based on health and recuperation. Moreover, it has been a favorite wellness destination since the Austro-Hungarian era. Hidden in Hvar's hills are historical sites and remote villages - some sit on hilltops, some are abandoned, some have survived for 2,000 years, while olive oil and wine production rule others. All, however, are magical.
Hvar Today
Hvar today is an Adriatic hotspot that is increasingly on the radar of discerning travelers around the world. Welcoming 2,800 sunshine hours per year, it is Croatia's sunniest island and one of the most happening destinations in Europe. Known for its quaint fishing towns, remote villages, sparkling bays, pebbled beaches, and hillsides carpeted in olive trees, grapevines, and ancient dry stone walls, Hvar's beauty is only part of its allure.
Hvar can delight travelers driven by Mediterranean gastronomy and party-goers powered by nightclubbing until the early morning hours. It flourishes thanks to a steadily evolving culinary scene, which is complemented by age-old recipes passed down from generations and contemporary chefs bringing new wind to Croatian classics. Hvar's world-renowned party scene is perfected by top DJs, swanky clubs, and floating festivals on yachts, which amplify the island from day to night.
Hvar is heaven for adventure enthusiasts year-round, who have a range of recreational activities to explore on the island. Whether it's sailing around the Pakleni Archipelago, cycling up to the St. Nicholas Peak to catch a clear view of Italy, wandering through the UNESCO-protected Stari Grad Plain, or hiking the medieval trail from Velo Grablje to Malo Grablje, there is an adventure-packed activity fit for everyone. Several sporting events also enhance the island towns, like the Otillo Swimrun or cycling events through the island's cultural heritage. Hvar is a multi-generational destination that has it all.
Whether you opt for the land or the sea, your Hvar exploration begins at The Club, where our expert team will craft an experience tailored to your wishes
Whether you're a fan of kayaking, diving, rafting, or sailing, Croatia is a paradise for those looking to explore the Adriatic. Speed boat excursions to the nearby islands, snorkeling, paddleboarding, windsurfing and kitesurfing are some of the most popular water activities on the Adriatic Coast.
The region is ideal for trekking, with many hiking paths connecting the southern and northern part of the island through olive trees, lavender fields, and vineyards. A popular climb is to the 16th-century Hvar Fortress, which offers stunning views of the town and the Pakleni Islands.
Cultural & Historic Sites
The Stari Grad Plain is the best-preserved system of ancient Greek field-architecture in the Mediterranean. This UNESCO-protected World Heritage site, which is the largest and most fertile field on the Adriatic islands, covers 6 kilometers and has been virtually intact for over 24 centuries. Enjoy wine tasting at a local tavern paired with local dishes harvested straight from the plain, or visit the old shepherd's village of Humac, which is a cultural living monument full of picturesque ruins and small stone houses. Also popular is the nearby Grapčeva Cave, which abounds in stalactites and stalagmites and is home to the most prehistoric drawing found in Europe dating back to 4,000 BC.
These are just a few of the popular Festivals & Events happening all year round on Hvar Island.
Days of Olive Oil (Jelsa, February)
Brings together olive oil producers on the island to uncover who is the best of the year.
Za Krizen, 'Following the Cross' (Holy Week, Jelsa, Pitve, Vrisnik, Svirce, Vrbanj, Vrboska)
Za Krizen is a night procession that is held every Holy Thursday. The 500-year-old tradition is included as part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Once a year, and just for one day, Maslina's guests are invited to experience all 6 of Hvar's UNESCO protections at once.
Feast of St. Prosper (Hvar Town, May 10)
Brings together the island's producers; the highlight is a gourmet competition of the main Hvar restaurants.
Hvar Summer Festival (Hvar Town, May to October)
Attracts top names from the world of classical music, with daily events in exquisite locations, such as the Franciscan Monastery and Europe's oldest public theater in Hvar Town.
Lavender Festival (Velo Grablje, June)
Known as Croatia's most aromatic festival and the most iconic event in Hvar's wellness tourism calendar
Bogdanusa Evening and Hvar Wine Association Tastings (Svirce, June and Multiple Locations, May-Oct
An event wine lovers won't want to miss; of particular interest to wine experts are the indigenous grape varieties on Hvar.
Humac Eco-Ethno Festival (Humac, July)
Regarded as the premier eco-ethno village in Dalmatia, this festival offers hikers a tour of perfectly preserved residential rural architecture, the dry-walling construction technique, ethno-collections, the local St. Ivan and Paul Church, the telescope viewpoint, the famous Grapčeva Cave and the distillery of essential herbs.
Ultra Beach - Ultra Europe Music Festival (Hvar Town, July)
Over 3,000 international festival-goers head to the Amphora Grand in Hvar Town for the biggest and most popular electronic music event on the Croatian coast.
Tam Tam Festival (Sucuraj, August)
This annual music festival in the most eastern town on the island is heaven for fans of independent regional music. Singer-songwriter performances are held in different authentic locations in the old Sucuraj center.
Escape (Basina, August)
Formed by the Escape Community, this festival was named Europe's best boutique festival, according to Vogue UK.
Puhijada (Dol, August)
The annual Puhijada, or edible dormouse festival, is held in the village of Dol near the 2,400-year-old town of Stari Grad.
Faros Marathon (August, Stari Grad)
A 16 km open sea swim from Stari Grad Harbor to the top of the Kabal Peninsula, and back, which attracts some of the world's top swimmers, including Olympic gold medalists.
Jelsa Wine Festival (Jelsa, August)
The biggest wine festival in the Adriatic and Jelsa's most popular event features donkey races, tug of war, climbing rope for prosciutto, and more.
Days in the Bay (Stari Grad, September)
A celebration of wine, food, song and the long sailing tradition in Stari Grad, more than 100 traditional boats fill the Stari Grad Harbor for this September event.
Hvar New Year Regatta (Hvar Town, December 31)
Known as the most important winter competition for sailors in small classes in Europe for over 40 years, the Hvar New Year Regatta is organized by the Zvir Sailing Club.
Otillo Swimrun (Hvar Town, November)
This active event combines trail running with open-water swimming and is a tribute to the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean.
Cycling through Heritage (Stari Grad, August)
Connecting sport, nature and heritage, this event takes cyclists through the cultural heritage of Hvar Island.
Croatia - One of the safest countries in the world
There are many factors international travelers consider before planning their holiday, with the safety and security of the destination often ranking at the top. While Croatia is a relatively new country, today, it is regularly revered as one of the safest countries in Europe and the world.
The latest Global Peace Index ranks Croatia in the top 30 safest countries in the world. The study is based on 23 different indicators, including international and domestic conflict, societal safety, societal security, and militarization. The United States and the United Kingdom promote Croatia as a country with low crime. Violent crime in Croatia is rare, and civil protections are ensured as part of the European Union
Hvar Island: A history of health tourism
The island of Hvar is a health sanitarium. With the founding of the Hvar Health Society on May 15, 1868, the first organized tourism in Europe came into being, with tourism based on health and recuperation, rather than historical sites.
"After due consideration, and with the approval of the most capable doctors and excellent naturalists, it has been established that nowhere is better than Hvar for those with chest illnesses. With its location, the particular nature of the town, and the special features of its climate, it can not only rival Venice, Pisa, Nice and so on, but can often outshine them."
As the birthplace of organized tourism, the Hvar Health Society provided everything needed for visitors to have a pleasant stay, 'so that their sufferings are eased, and their diseased lungs can benefit from our mild climate and health-giving air.'
Today, locals and visitors alike come to Hvar to reap the benefits of its clean and healthy sea air. They can also experience more than 600 wild medicinal, aromatic and honey plant species in Croatia, 120 of which are traditionally used in folk medicine, food, oils, spirits, and more.
Health and Hygiene at Maslina Resort
Since the wellbeing and health of guests and staff is at the core of our hospitality philosophy, Maslina Resort already ensures the highest quality of health and hygiene and is completely up to date with all standards. Our top priority at all times is the health and wellness of our guests. Our health and sanitation standards are very stringent.
Each team member is fully trained in HAACP procedures in every department, from food & beverage, spa, and housekeeping to our gardeners. In addition, we audit our suppliers for the sanitation standards of their facilities and that sanitation standards during transportation of perishable goods are up to HAACP standards. Antibacterial and antiviral hand sanitizers are conveniently located throughout the hotel and all facilities to ensure ease of use for our guests.
As we are committed to your health and safety, the Maslina team will actively inform guests about the latest epidemiological measures. You can find the latest information on COVID-19 in Croatia here.
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The lifecycle of an international athlete: Part 3 – Key UK income tax points for non-residents
Published 19 September 2017 | Authored by: Laura Dadswell
Continuing our series of blogs for overseas athletes and their advisers, private wealth expert Laura Dadswell outlines the key legal points regarding taxation that should be considered when coming to compete in the UK. Specifically, we address the following questions for athletes:
Is there specific legislation that I should be aware of?
Do I need to pay UK income tax?
Will a service company help me to mitigate tax?
Do I need to file a tax return?
Can I reduce my fixed payments?
Who is responsible for deducting withholding tax and accounting for it to HMRC?
What if I become UK resident?
Are there any concessions I can take advantage of?
The UK tax authority (HMRC) struggles with taxing international athletes in a proportionate manner within the current tax system. In particular, the UK will tax not only fees directly related to time spent in the UK, but will also seek to tax worldwide revenue (including image rights exploitation) on a percentage basis with reference to UK appearances in the tax year in question. Early negotiation with HMRC to explore the possibility of reduced withholding tax or to seek tax concessions is key for those sportspersons considering short term appearances in the UK. Different issues arise for those based in the UK for the longer term.
Specific legislation[1] relating to non-resident athletes and entertainers was designed to prevent non-resident individuals from coming to the UK to perform and then leaving without paying any UK tax on the income from their performances.
This legislation aims to treat performances (to include a competitive activity performed in the UK) as a trade carried out in the UK. [2]
The relevant legislation refers to "entertainers" and this is drafted to specifically include "individuals who give performances … as …sportsmen". This definition is extremely wide and would include a person who performs alone or with others in a team.
Most double tax treaties – conventions between two countries that aim to eliminate the double taxation of income and gains arising in one territory and paid to residents of another – require non-UK resident sportspersons to pay a certain amount of income tax in the territory where events are held. Usually this takes the form of "withholding tax" – a tax deducted at source from income paid to a person who is resident outside the relevant country – at the basic rate of taxation (currently 20% in the UK) in the territory where the events are held[3].
Where the income is no greater than £1,000 in a tax year, it is not necessary to deduct withholding tax.
What is "income"?
The income of a sportsperson is varied. Prize money and appearance fees are staples. However, an ever increasing proportion of their income comprises endorsement, sponsorship and merchandising contracts which emanate from their image rights.
What is taxable?
Individuals who are non-UK resident are subject to UK income tax on their UK-based earnings only. There are exceptions to this general rule which apply directly to sportspersons.
Sportspersons will be subject to UK income tax resulting from or connected (directly or indirectly) with their performances in the UK and in respect of any payment received from endorsement contracts and the like, which can be attributed to their UK performances.
In practice, where a sportsperson performs partly in the UK and partly overseas, an apportionment is required to determine how much of his earnings are in respect of UK performances. In order to calculate the percentage of a sportsperson's global income that is taxable, HMRC tends to adopt a robust approach whereby it apportions it by reference to the number of appearances which are in the UK.
For example, if a non-resident 100 metre runner completes in ten races in one year, one of which is at the Diamond League meeting in London:
Direct earnings £500,000 (prize money, appearance fees and a bonus for setting a world record time)
Global endorsement income £15,000,000
If the athlete were to be taxed solely on direct UK income (as is the case in most countries) then the likely income tax in the 2016/17 tax year would be in the order of £211,000 as against gross income of £500,000 (42.2% effective rate of tax). If the income tax computation includes an apportionment of the global endorsement income then, on the basis that one of ten races in the tax year was run in the UK, ten per cent of the global endorsement income is brought into account for UK income tax purposes. The income tax payable on that basis jumps to £886,000 as against gross income of £2 million (44.3% effective rate of tax).
Will a service company help mitigate tax?
Many sportspersons choose to "trade" using their own companies which are referred to by HMRC as "personal service companies".
Endorsement contracts are often made outside the UK by a non-UK brand owner to a non-UK personal service company controlled by the non-resident sportsperson. On the basis that neither the brand owner nor the personal service company have any trading presence in the UK, it has previously been argued that the income paid in accordance with the contracts was outside of the scope of the income tax rules. Indeed, the leading case on this was brought by Andre Agassi in 2006[4].
However, the House of Lords disagreed (4-1) with Mr Agassi and found that there was no territorial limitations on the legislation. As a result it matters not whether payments were made through a non-UK personal service company or to the athlete direct if it pertained to the sportsperson's activities in the UK.
Non-resident sportspersons who compete in the UK must file a UK income tax return showing their income calculations, which typically include direct UK earnings (e.g. prize money, appearance fees and specific UK-related bonuses) and the appropriate proportion of their global endorsement income. The withholding tax payments are on account of the ultimate UK tax liability which, in practice, may be greater or less than the amount of tax withheld resulting in an overpayment or underpayment of tax which will need to be corrected.
As noted above, it is likely that withholding tax will be applied to a non-resident sportsperson's UK source income and, typically, this will be at the basic rate. HMRC is open to arrangements whereby the sportsperson, by agreement, pays a lesser sum of tax which is considered to correspond as near as is possible to the sportsperson's final UK tax liability on that payment. An application for HMRC approval to limit the amount of tax withheld can be made in writing or on HMRC's form FEU 8. If the FEU is prepared to authorise a reduced tax payment it will issue form FEU 4, otherwise tax must be deducted at basic rate.
It is the payer's responsibility to self-assess the tax withheld. The payer must complete form FFE 1 and to send this to the FEU.
The payer will provide the sportsperson or their personal service company with a certificate (form FFE 2) of tax deduction showing the gross amount of the payment and the tax deducted.
Individuals who are not resident in the UK for tax purposes do not pay tax on income arising outside of the UK. For those who can organise their residence position there can be clear potential advantages subject, of course, to checking out the tax position in the country in which they have chosen to be resident.
Sportspersons staying in the UK on a long-term basis must be wary of the trap of becoming UK tax resident due to the period of time in which they are present here.[5]
HMRC have helpfully provided an online "Tax Residence Indicator" tool, which can be employed to check if you have been resident in the UK from tax year 2013/14 onwards for the purpose of income tax and capital gains tax. The tool can be found here.[6]
Are there any concessions?
For many years the government came under increasing pressure to change the apportionment rules following a host of sportspersons, such as Rafael Nadal, having openly announced plans to limit their UK appearances as a direct result of the tax rules. The application of the legislation can result in some sportspersons paying more in UK income tax than they earn here.
In response to disgruntled athletes and event organisers/promoters, the government introduced a power in the Finance Act 2014 to enable HMRC to provide tax exemptions for major sporting events. The power allows HMRC to grant exemptions from income and corporation tax by means of statutory instruments.
Pre-2014 the granting of exemptions was ad hoc and a direct result of complaints received by sportspersons. Tax concessions included those for certain large sporting events, such as the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, exempting non-resident individuals from UK tax on their appearances.
It is fair to conclude that the taxation of non-UK resident athletes competing in the UK is complicated and biased in favour of HMRC compared to many other countries but there is room for negotiation in certain circumstances
This blog is for your information only. Please seek legal advice if you uncertain about any of the content above.
[1] Income Tax (Entertainers and Sportsmen) Regulations 1987, https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/530/made (last accessed 18 Sept 2017)
[2] Trading income rules are contained in the Income Tax ,Trading and Other Income 2005, https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/5/contents (last accessed 18 Sept 2017)
[3] Withholding tax is contained in the Income Tax Act 2007, https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/3/contents (last accessed 18 Sept 2017)
[4] Agassi v Robinson [2006] STC 1056,
[5] For the most part, the statutory residence rules are found at Schedule 45 of the Finance Act 2013
[6] 'Tax Residence Indicator' tool, https://tools.hmrc.gov.uk/rift/screen/SRT+-+Combined/en-GB/summary?user=guest (last accessed 18 Sept 2017)
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Laura Dadswell
Laura, a partner in Penningtons Manches' private client group, is an international tax and trust specialist with particular expertise in working with US issues and corporate wealth structuring. She is rated in Chambers UK and in The Legal 500.
Dipen Bardolia
27 April 2019 at 23:31	| #
Fantastic article Laura!