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Observe the movement of breath at the tip of your nose. This mindfulness meditation is very useful to calm the mind and soothe the emotions. Concentration on the tip of the nose is recommended in the Bhagavad Gita, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Gherandha Samhita. It is easy to practice - and has powerful effects. You can use this technique at the beginning of your normal meditation. You can use it as your main meditation technique. You can also calm your mind at anytime during the day. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into meditation. You can see Tulsi following the meditation instructions.


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Het Zeeuws Museum is een museum in Middelburg over de provincie Zeeland. Sinds 1972 is het Zeeuws Museum gevestigd aan het Abdijplein in de Abdij van Middelburg.

Geschiedenis
Eind 18e eeuw richt het Koninklijk Zeeuwsch Genootschap der Wetenschappen het Museum Medioburgense in Middelburg op. in 1886 wordt in dezelfde stad ook het Kunstmuseum opgericht. In de loop van de 20e eeuw raken de musea in verval en bij het bombardement in 1940 gaat een deel van de collectie verloren. In 1961 vestigt de Zeeuwse Museumstichting zich in het gebouw van het Museum Medioburgense in de Wagenaarstraat. Het museum krijgt een deel van de collectie van het Zeeuws Genootschap in bruikleen en de collectie van het Kunstmuseum wordt overgedragen aan de museumstichting.

Tussen 1961 en 1971 wordt gewerkt aan plannen voor een verhuizing naar de Abdij, waar het museum in 1972 zijn intrede neemt in de voormalige Kanunnikenwoning. Het museum werd op 20 juni  1972 geopend door staatssecretaris van cultuur H.J.L. Vonhoff. De kosten van de verbouwing en restauratie bedroegen 1,4 miljoen gulden.

Op 16 januari 2001 werd het museum gesloten ten behoeve van een grootscheepse verbouwing. Politieke, financiële en bouwkundige problemen vertraagden de verbouwing aanzienlijk. Op 5 juni 2007 kon het geheel vernieuwde museum weer voor het publiek worden opengesteld. De officiële heropening werd verricht door commissaris van de Koningin Karla Peijs.

Collectie
De collectie omvat onder meer de Zeeuwse wandtapijten, de historische collectie van het Koninklijk Zeeuwsch Genootschap der Wetenschappen, porselein uit de collectie Bal, Zeeuwse mode en streekdracht en de collectie hedendaagse kunst van de Provincie Zeeland.

Externe link
 Website van het museum

Cultuurhistorisch museum
Kunstmuseum in Nederland

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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender (7-10) minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander.
While waiting for the pasta to cook, dice the onion and mince the garlic. Cook both in a large skillet with the olive oil over medium-low heat until softened and transparent (about 5 minutes).
Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Stir to combine. Add the tomato paste and a ½ cup of water to the skillet and stir until the tomato paste is dissolved into the sauce.
Turn the heat down to low. Cut the cream cheese into a few pieces and then add them to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Use a whisk to stir the sauce until the cream cheese has fully melted in and the sauce is creamy. Add half of the Parmesan to the skillet and whisk until it is melted in. Add the remainder of the parmesan and whisk until melted in again.
Add the fresh spinach and gently stir it into the sauce until it has wilted (3-5 minutes). Add the pasta and stir until it is well coated in the creamy tomato sauce. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.


St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded two stars for its performance between April 2003 and April this year, in national ratings published this week by the Healthcare Commission.
Last year, the Trust, which runs St George's Hospital in Tooting, as well as the Bolingbroke Hospital and the Wolfson Centre for Neurorehabilitation, was also awarded two out of a possible three stars for its performance between April 2002 and April 2003.
One of the reasons why the Trust did not achieve the top three star rating this year was partly because of problems with computer systems, which did not alert staff to the fact that 54 patients had waited longer than 21 weeks for an outpatient appointment with a consultant.
"Our staff work incredibly hard, and their hard work is paying dividends. What our star rating does not necessarily show is that we are improving many areas of patient care – often in the face of great challenges.
"That fact that we have managed to maintain our star rating in the face of many additional pressures is a great tribute to the hard work of our staff. Importantly, the things that let us down last year are really nothing to do with the quality of our care or the work of our staff.
"And while some of our systems for monitoring waiting times were out of date, we do now have up to date computer systems for monitoring patient waiting times so we can see exactly what is going on.
Full details of national NHS star ratings are available (after 00.01 Wednesday 21st July) from the Healthcare Commission website at:www.healthcare-commission.org.uk.


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The leading causes of back pain are due to strained nerves and muscles in the back, acute injuries often from abnormal twisting, compression or lifting as well as degenerative spinal and bone diseases.
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When living with back pain, it is important to react to what your body's signals are telling you so as to help avoid back pain. If some movements hurt more than others, try and avoid those movements or change the way you do them. If bending with your back is painful, try keeping your back straight and bending with your knees instead. Check with your doctor on safe movements to avoid making the injury or pain worse.
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To keep your back supple and avoid strain, make sure you change your position fairly often. Stand up from your chair, walk around, stretch your body, arch your back gently. When doing movements that require bending for longer periods such as vacuuming, ensure that you keep your lower back curved naturally as much as possible.
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Smooth, easy movements and moderate exercise is a good way to help your body cope with lower back pain without increasing the agony and still allowing you to continue with most of your daily work.


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Q: Transfer Data from one table to another in same database SSIS I want to transfer data from tableA to tableB using SSIS. These tables are in the same server and database I am using OLEDB source and OLEDB destination. However it does not write any rows and there are no errors being reported.
If I change OLEDB source to read from a different server with the same database name it works. How can I recreate the SSIS package? All help appreciated.

A: Try to Use ADO.NET source and destination instead of OLEDB.
It wouldn't be problem if the tables are on same server, and database.
Create an Execute SQL task, which truncate you destination table.
Create a dataflow task, and create an ADO.NET source and destination inside the task.
If you haven't created package before:
you can also create SSIS package with ImportExportTool like this:
SSIS Tutorial, and check the Save SSIS package checkbox.
After the tool created the package, you can open it in visual studio and modify it.
The package will contain OLEDB source and destinations. It should work.
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package metrics

import (
	"fmt"
)

// GetResourceUtilizationRatio takes in a set of metrics, a set of matching requests,
// and a target utilization percentage, and calcuates the the ratio of
// desired to actual utilization (returning that and the actual utilization)
func GetResourceUtilizationRatio(metrics PodResourceInfo, requests map[string]int64, targetUtilization int32) (float64, int32, error) {
	metricsTotal := int64(0)
	requestsTotal := int64(0)

	for podName, metricValue := range metrics {
		request, hasRequest := requests[podName]
		if !hasRequest {
			// we check for missing requests elsewhere, so assuming missing requests == extraneous metrics
			continue
		}

		metricsTotal += metricValue
		requestsTotal += request
	}

	// if the set of requests is completely disjoint from the set of metrics,
	// then we could have an issue where the requests total is zero
	if requestsTotal == 0 {
		return 0, 0, fmt.Errorf("no metrics returned matched known pods")
	}

	currentUtilization := int32((metricsTotal * 100) / requestsTotal)

	return float64(currentUtilization) / float64(targetUtilization), currentUtilization, nil
}

// GetMetricUtilizationRatio takes in a set of metrics and a target utilization value,
// and calcuates the ratio of desired to actual utilization
// (returning that and the actual utilization)
func GetMetricUtilizationRatio(metrics PodMetricsInfo, targetUtilization float64) (float64, float64) {
	metricsTotal := float64(0)
	for _, metricValue := range metrics {
		metricsTotal += metricValue
	}

	currentUtilization := metricsTotal / float64(len(metrics))

	return currentUtilization / targetUtilization, currentUtilization
}

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"Go away!!!!" I screamed in anger before slamming my bedroom door.
I was getting ready for school one morning. "Yes finally i'm nearly there". I looked at my feet i noticed i had no shoes or socks on. No way i could start going back home I was so far from home and I was late for school. I walked into my class with my head down everyone started laughing "haha he has no socks or shoes. I went in the toilet with my phone for the rest of the day at the end of the day i had to do extra homework. Who will I make peace with.
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I woke up to the sound of gun shots as usual.It's hard to get asleep anyway.I walked over to the window and gazed upon the dreadful town.
Suddenly bombs were going off I hated when this happened.I could see family's running for cover,building collapsing and soldiers charging from street to street. Why is there so much violence in the world?
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Couch: Next man up? Izzo empathizes with Dantonio, rejects motto
MSU's basketball coach understands plight as injuries take control of football season
Couch: Next man up? Izzo empathizes with Dantonio, rejects motto MSU's basketball coach understands plight as injuries take control of football season Check out this story on lansingstatejournal.com: http://on.lsj.com/1LlzlpO
Graham Couch, Lansing State Journal Published 8:50 a.m. ET Oct. 9, 2015
Tom Izzo completely understands Mark Dantonio's plight with injuries, and how sometimes a coach can lose control of what could have been a special season. What happened to Izzo two years ago is happening to Dantonio now.(Photo: LSJ file)
No. 4 MSU (5-0, 1-0 Big Ten) at Rutgers (2-2, 0-1)
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
TV/Radio: Big Ten Network/WJIM 1240-AM and WMMQ 94.9-FM
EAST LANSING — When Tom Izzo sees Mark Dantonio these days, he instantly recognizes the helplessness and frustration he once saw in the mirror.
"I can see it about as loud and clear as you can see it," Izzo said.
Michigan State's basketball coach knows too well the sense of losing control of a season once positioned to be special.
Just two years ago, the team Izzo considers the second-most talented of his tenure — behind only his 2001 squad — won 29 games, a Big Ten tournament title and reached the NCAA tournament regional finals.
And not much fun was had.
MSU came up short. Keith Appling's wrist, Adreian Payne's foot, Branden Dawson's hand, Appling's confidence — the Spartans never were again as whole as they were at the beginning.
MSU's football program has that feel now. Still ranked No. 4, but without several the of the pieces that led to that billing, Ed Davis and Vayante Copeland through Dennis Finley and RJ Williamson, with Jack Conklin, Kodi Kieler, Josiah Price and Macgarrett Kings in-between — a rash of injuries threatening the Spartans' dreams.
All of it compounded by soaring expectations and an unforgiving system.
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Couch: MSU and its fans still chasing happiness amid winning
"In basketball, we have a saving grace, if some things go wrong, you can come from a 3 seed, a 5 seed (in the NCAA tournament) and still survive," Izzo said. "As a 4 seed, we were the President's pick (to win a national title). In football, you have to be a 1 seed (among the top four teams) or you're not even in."
College football's four-team playoff has created a toxic all-or-nothing environment for programs like Michigan State. It'll remain unhealthy — with many teams essentially seeing their seasons end in October — until the playoff goes to eight teams, restoring oomph to conference championships while crippling the relevancy of snarky and ill-informed September prognostications.
Couch: New college football playoff already doesn't work
"In basketball, you have to win six in a row to win the national championship," Izzo continued. "It's hard to be consistent for six in a row with that kind of pressure on you. (In football) you've got to almost win 12 in a row."
Some would argue that's part of the beauty of college football — every week matters. But it's hard to see the beauty of weekly elimination when you don't have two healthy functional offensive tackles on your roster.
Two of MSU's injured tackles, starters Conklin and Kieler, are expected back soon, perhaps as early as Saturday night. Price and Kings could also return, giving quarterback Connor Cook two seasoned and critical targets. The others are done for a while or for the season.
But if you're keeping score in the infirmary, the offensive depth chart has a chance to again read as it did in August. A year ago, when it was intact, it was a record-setting unit, one that might be capable this season of carrying MSU beyond its defensive shortcomings.
That's if it all comes back together easily.
Michigan State lineman Dennis Finley is treated for a broken leg Saturday against Purdue at Spartan Stadium. Finley's injury, while the most gruesome of the season, was hardly the first. It temporarily left MSU with a mess on its offensive line. (Photo: Rod Sanford / Lansing State Journal)
For Izzo's crew two years ago, which reassembled bit by bit, it didn't.
"I remember the game I got Payne back, we played Nebraska here and we absolutely stunk," Izzo said of a 60-51 loss on Feb. 16, 2014. "And we had played without him for eight games.
"Now you've got to learn to play with them again. Like an offensive line, they play as a unit. You lose two here and you get one back and he's not as good right away, it's brutal."
More than challenges of reassembly, Izzo laughs at the notion that a coach is supposed to pretend an injury sub is just as capable as the player in front of him.
"I told Mark, quit being macho. Quit using that phrase, 'Next man up,'" Izzo said. "That's what he's got to say to you guys. That's what he's got to say to the general public. Did you ever think if the next man up is replacing somebody, he's replacing a guy that was better than the next man up, or that guy would be the other guy."
Chew on that paragraph for a minute.
"Oklahoma, Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska, back when they had 100 guys on scholarship and they were three-deep at every position, 'Next man up' was a good line," Izzo continued.
In recent MSU football lore, this steadfast mantra has come true too often to run back toward logic now. Kyler Elsworth, for example, made perhaps the most iconic tackle in program history filling in for Max Bullough and, a year earlier, Trae Waynes was a bowl-game injury replacement for Johnny Adams.
But Izzo's point is a refreshing stray from coach speak.
For this MSU team, there is no choice but to turn to the next man at a few positions. But with that, expectations for style should be tempered. In this playoff system, style points are unimportant for an unbeaten power conference team anyway.
Couch: Big Ten bowl results highlight inept evaluations
In college football, like hoops, it's now about surviving and advancing. And for an MSU team both battered and mending, weekly survival is the only outcome of consequence. That's the four-team playoff at work.
"That'll become the new football motto, which it was never like that before," Izzo said. "You never heard that term in football — survive, advance ... stay healthy."
Dantonio is losing the fight with the last of those. At this rate, he won't control the former two.
For Izzo, a memory stirs.
"We had very similar issues," Izzo said. "But to me, his is compounded tenfold.
"They just went from the hunter to the hunted, too. Let me tell you, boy, that's something.
"It's all hitting (the program) at once. You know what, we're still standing. That's pretty damn good."
Contact Graham Couch at gcouch@lsj.com. Follow him on Twitter @Graham_Couch.
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Couch: 3 quick takes on MSU's 67-55 thumping of Wisconsin
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We've had a lot of growth in our economy in general over the last couple of years, and today we'll be touching on one specific aspect of it: Interest rates. Before we get into our discussion, though, I'd like to clarify an important term: Basis points.
Basis points are used to describe changes to interest rates. A single basis point is a hundredth of a percentile, so, therefore, 25 basis points would be equivalent to 0.25%.
So when you hear someone say that the Federal Reserve met and raised interest rates by 25 basis points, this means there was an increase of 0.25%.
With that in mind, let's move on to our main topic. Interest rates can have a significant impact on buyers and sellers alike in our market. And given that the Fed meets four times per year to discuss these rates, it's important to understand how this may impact your goals.
Rates have been steadily rising in recent times, but even after the most recent increase in September, they are still low compared to historical averages.
You can see this point illustrated in an extremely powerful graphic we've featured in today's video (at 1:24). This graphic shows precisely how interest rate hikes correlate with drops in affordability.
So, what does the current trend of rising rates ultimately mean for buyers and sellers?
For sellers, the good news is that recent appreciation has left homeowners with higher levels of equity. For buyers, these changes mean that it may be better to purchase a home as soon as possible.


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Wadena man sentenced to 1 year for burglary; criminal sexual conduct charges dismissed in plea agreement
On June 4, 2021, a man used a ladder to enter a 14-year-old girl's room where an assault took place, according to court records.
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WADENA — A Wadena man was sentenced to one year in county jail and a 57-month suspended sentence on Jan. 19 after pleading guilty to felony first-degree burglary including assault.
According to court records, Jared Olaf Boe, 44, of Wadena, entered the residence of a woman he knew and her 14-year-old daughter in Wadena. Boe climbed into the girl's room using a ladder and entered through a window at around 6 a.m. on June 4, 2022.
The girl stated she was awoken by a man, who was sitting on the edge of her bed, and laid down next to her, according to the criminal complaint. He then began fondling her body, above and beneath her clothes, which woke up the girl and she recognized Boe as the assailant.
According to court records, Boe told the girl they were going to have sex and that it was "okay" and "they would not get into any trouble." The girl stated she tried to escape the room, but Boe caught her and placed his hand over her mouth to prevent her from screaming. At that moment, the girl's alarm on her phone went off at 6:30 a.m., according to court records. Boe grabbed the girls phone, said he needed 10 minutes and then left the room. He did not return.
A pair of men's underwear, identified as belonging to Boe, were found on the floor, next to the girl's bed.
Boe had been in a long-term relationship with the girl's mother that ended in a recent incident of domestic violence. Boe's ex-girlfriend changed the locks on the doors and had made it clear to Boe that he was not welcome back to the house, according to court records.
In an interview with law enforcement, Boe said he entered the residence to look for "pain pills" for his back, according to court records. He admitted to shutting off the girl's alarm on her phone, but denied taking it from the room. He also denied any sexual contact with the girl.
Two felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct charges and a different first-degree burglary charge were dismissed in a plea agreement.
District Judge Doug Clark sentenced Boe to 57 months in prison at St. Cloud, stayed five years. He was ordered to serve 365 days in the Wadena County Jail, with credit for 29 days served, and was ordered to serve five years of supervised probation, pay a $3,000 fine and register as a sex offender. Boe will not be able to possess any firearms, ammunition, or explosives, and won't be able to have contact with any females under the age of 18. He will need to submit to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.
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Erbil Travel Guide
Best Time to Visit Erbil
How to Get to Erbil?
Where to Stay in Erbil?
Public Transport in Erbil
Nightlife in Erbil
Places to Visit in Erbil
Erbil Cuisine: What to Eat in Erbil?
Shopping in Erbil: Best Souvenirs to Buy
Flights to Erbil
Erbil is the capital and most influential city of Kurdistan Regional Government and located 210 kilometers away from Turkey, 180 kilometers away from Iran. Erbil is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities of the world since 28th century BC. Now, the city is on its way to becoming a modern metropolis and attracts more and more international tourists every year.
Region: Northern Iraq
Area: 115 km2
Language: Kurdish and Arabic
Average temperature: 20.2 °C
Climate: Continental Mediterranean Climate
Vegetation: Steppe
Currency: Iraqi Dinar
Socket Type: Type F
Erbil is a growing tourism destination of its region with many cultural and historical attractions. Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights to Erbil from İstanbul and Ankara.
The flight duration to Erbil from İstanbul is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
The flight duration to Erbil from Ankara is 2 hours.
You can buy your direct flight tickets to Erbil from İstanbul and Ankara from here.
Transportation from Erbil International Airport to City Center
Erbil International Airport is located 13 kilometers away from the city center. You can get to the city center with airport taxi and car.
Airport taxis are the only means of public transport in Erbil. The fixed fare from the airport to the city center is 15 USD.
You can also enjoy the city with a rental car. Pegasus Airlines car rental service has great offers for you in here.
You can use taxis to get around in the city.
The city does not have a reliable public bus system and taxis are the main means of transportation for visitors in Erbil with low fares. There are two types of taxis exist in Erbil. One is colored light tan and its drivers are educated by the government. They mostly have newer and cleaner cars. Others are painted orange and white. They are private taxi associations. Any trip in the city should not cost more than 4.000 to 13.000 Iraqi dinars (2019).
Erbil has a continental Mediterranean climate with very hot and dry summers, cool and rainy winters. The hottest month is July and the coldest month is January. We suggest you to visit Erbil during late summer or late autumn since the weather is more welcoming. It is also recommended for you to enjoy Erbil at least two or three days.
Festivals in Erbil
International Erbil Festival (March)
International Theatre Festival (December)
Erbil has always been an important city throughout history. Consequently, the city has many remarkable and rare historical landmarks. In addition to these, the city attracts a growing number of tourists every year with its cultural heritage and environment.
Erbil Citadel
Erbil Citadel is located in the heart of the city and on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2014. The citadel is huge and still inhabited by thousands of people. Erbil Citadel was built in 3000 BC. and served as a political and strategic center for countless civilizations. The citadel is a must-go place and the most visited attraction of the city.
Erbil Textile Museum
Erbil Textile Museum is located on the south end of the Erbil Citadel. The museum is home to handcrafted rugs of Erbil and its surrounding cities.
Sami Abdurrahman Park
Sami Abdurrahman Park is the iconic park of the city and has two amazing with artificial lakes. The park used to be a military base but now serves as the most visited park of Erbil.
Jalil Khayat Mosque
Jalil Khayat Mosque is the largest mosque of the city and was built in 2007. The mosque is famous for its renowned interiors and tiles. Jalil Khayat Mosque is walking distance away from the Erbil Citadel.
Majidi Land Erbil
Majidi Land Erbil is the modern attraction of the city. Majidi Land is an amusement park and an all-in-one shopping center. The amusement park is a popular destination among locals and is a great place to shop for Erbil souvenirs.
Erbil is a growing tourism destination and offers great accommodation options for its visitors. If you are looking for a luxury stay in Erbil and still want to be close to the heart of the city, it is best for you to stay in hotels around Sami Abdurrahman Park. If you are in Erbil for business related purposes, hotels in Ankawa district are much closer to the airport and promise a calmer and cosmopolitan neighborhood.
What to Eat in Erbil?
Erbil is one of the most prominent culinary destinations of the Middle East. Its cuisine delivers a delicious mixture of Arabic and Kurdish traditional recipes. Visitors can also find diners that serve international food from various cuisines.
Berbesel, Dokliw: Bouba Restoran
Erbil Kebab, Biryani, Cucumber Stuffing: Dawa 2
Kellane, Kullerenaske, Kutilk: Damasquino
Erbil is famous for its authentic foods and handicrafts. You can buy dried fruit pulps, walnuts, dried figs from local shops scattered around the Erbil Castle.
There are also many shopping malls in Erbil. You can shop from international brands in Family Mall, Majidi Mall and Royal Mall.
Although Erbil does not offer a variety of nightlife options to its visitors, the city has many bars and pubs located in the northern part of the city. Most of them are located around the Ainkawa Street.
Things to Know Before Visiting Erbil
It is important to cover your skin with light, breathable fabric and apply sunscreen against direct sunlight.
It is smart to keep a couple of bottled water in your daily bag to stay hydrated.
Erbil is a recovering war-weary city. Although Erbil is one of the safest cities in Iraq, it is recommended for you to stay in within city limits.
US Dollars are commonly accepted.
There are not many exchange vendors and banks around the city. It would be best for you to exchange some of your currency to Iraqi Dinar at the airport.
Essential Numbers
Country Code: +964
Erbil International Airport: 964 66 281 0000
Ambulance: 122
Police: 104
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by Tribal Football Staff 2016-01-22 06:20:37.000000
Liverpool have had a number of players out on loan this season with each having varying successes at their temporary clubs.
Some have returned to Anfield in an attempt to break into Jurgen Klopp's first team while others remain away from Merseyside in a bid to continue furthering their development.
Tribalfootball has taken a closer look at some of the Liverpool players who have experienced loan spells this season and how they have fared.
Andre Wisdom – Norwich City
It's been a fairly underwhelming stint for Andre Wisdom who has gained experience in three competitions during his loan spell with Norwich City.
The 22-year-old defender has made eleven senior appearances for the Norfolk club this season which is perhaps not as much as he would have liked prior to joining the Canaries.
Seven have come in the Premier League, of which six have been starts, three in the League Cup and one in the FA Cup. He hasn't had the desired impact that he would have hoped for given only picking up one assist in 982 minutes of football this season which came in the 2nd round of the league cup against Rotherham.
Amongst the seven premier league games he has played this year, Norwich have only won twice, keeping just one clean sheet, leading us to doubt his actual performances on the right side of Alex Neil's defence.
Wisdom has made a total of seventeen crosses in his seven league games which is not a lot given the ground a modern day right-back is expected to cover which might potentially damage his opportunities with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.
Overall, Wisdom has been able to get a few games under his belt at the top professional standard but his quality of performances has to be inevitably criticised during his stint with Norwich which will continue for the remainder of the season.
Lloyd Jones – Blackpool
Lloyd Jones, the young defender, has played nine games during his spell at Blackpool this season with eight coming in League One and another solitary appearance in the League Cup.
The 20-year-old centre-back was a regular in the side from the start of the campaign but failed to have a positive impact as the Seasiders won only two games with Jones in the team, keeping just two clean sheets.
Jones played 810 minutes of football between early August and late September picking up only one yellow card, demonstrating his strong discipline as a central defender.
His frequent position in Blackpool's starting XI was somewhat cut short when he picked up a knee injury in October leading to an operation that consequently ended his time at Bloomfield Road.
Since then, Jones has had two further operations on his leg after suffering a horrible injury to his syndesmosis joint from knee to ankle.
There are plenty of positives to Jones' game and once he gets his injury issues right, he will be able to show his true potential as he strives for a return to Blackpool.
He told the Blackpool Gazette this week: "I've had three operations – two on my knee and one on my ankle – and I feel really good at the moment because I've been working hard at Liverpool.
"I was meant to be back in the middle of February but I'm ahead of schedule so far by about two weeks. Hopefully I can start partial training this week."
Danny Ward – Aberdeen
Danny Ward has perhaps been the star of all the players Liverpool have sent out on loan this term.
The 22-year-old Welsh goalkeeper had an excellent campaign with Aberdeen before being recalled by Klopp.
Ward gained a wealth of experience making 29 appearances for the Dons in total with six coming in Europa League qualifying.
Among those 29 games he kept twelve clean sheets and Derek McInnes' side lost just seven matches that he was involved in. Notably, of the six European qualifying matches he appeared in, Aberdeen only lost once.
Ward had an excellent league campaign which saw him partake in 21 games for just four defeats. The stand out victory during Ward's stay came in a 2-1 win over Scottish giants Celtic at home.
Aberdeen sit second in the Scottish Premiership boasting the second best goal difference behind league leaders Celtic to emphasise the quality that the young Liverpool man possessed during his time with the gloves at Pittodrie.
The former Morecambe loanee had a very strong loan spell overall and this will only help his aim of challenging for the main shirt at Anfield as he plans to do, albeit patiently.
"You don't to try and run before you can walk. Obviously, it would be nice to try to get a game in any competition for this club. But take it day by day, work hard and catch the eye," he said upon his return to Merseyside.
"I've just got to keep an open mind, train as hard as I can. I know it's a bit of an old cliche but I'll take one day and one session at a time and see what comes around.
"The manager is just expecting me to come back and obviously challenge with Simon and Adam and train as hard as I can, like I have done since I signed for Liverpool. Hopefully, I will catch the eye."
Allan Rodrigues de Souza - SJK and Sint-Truidense
Allan only spent a short period of time with SJK where he made only eight appearances but showed great promise for the future.
The talented Brazilian went on loan to the Finnish side last summer after signing for Liverpool for £500,000 from Internacional.
The 18-year-old scored on his debut after coming off the bench to make an immediate impact.
Allan played 441 minutes of football, taking nine shots and having seven on target, demonstrating his high composure in front of goal.
He eventually finished the season with two goals and five assists, helping his side win the Veikkausliiga (Finnish first division) title for the first-time ever.
Despite only spending a short time at SJK, the youngster showed great potential that can only be a positive for Klopp, who has now sent him out on loan to Sint-Truidense V.V. in a bid to further the youngster's abilities.
Allan will spend the remainder of the season in the Belgian Pro League where he will look to take his game to the next level under young Northern Irish coach Chris O'Loughlin.
Sergi Canos - Brentford
Sergi Canos is a 17-year-old Spanish midfielder who joined Championship Brentford in August 2015, and it is fair to say he has made some impression with the Bees so far.
He was awarded man of the match after an impressive display in their 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest in November, but perhaps his biggest highlight was scoring a wonder goal to earn them another 2-1 win at Reading last month.
To celebrate extending his stay at Griffin Park, Canos latched on to a long pass before scooping the ball over one defender and driving on into the area before lashing a left-footed half-volley into the net.
Check out the goal below:
Speaking of his amazing strike at the Madjeski stadium, Canos told Brentford's official website: "I can't believe the goal. It wasn't me!
"I am so happy with the goal because it was to celebrate my loan extension. It was a big three points, and the team needed the 3 points."
So far at Griffin Park, Canos has scored three goals and provided one assist in 20 league appearances for the London club.
If he continues scoring and performing like he is, Kloop may well be tempted to give him a chance in the first team when he returns to Melwood in the summer.
Taiwo Awoyini - FSV Frankfurt
After being signed by the Reds in late August from Imperial Academy in Nigeria, the striker was then immediately loaned out to German 2.Bundesliga club FSV Frankfurt.
However, the youngster has struggled for game time so far this season, appearing just once in an 18-minute cameo in the German Cup (DFB-Pokal) loss to Hertha Berklin.
Despite impressing in Nigeria's successful African U20 Championship campaign, scoring three goals in four games, his loan spell at Frankfurt has not produced a similar impact.
If Awoyini is to impress the Liverpool manager, he will need to be starting matches at second division level in Germany or he may need to leave to go on loan at another club where he can settle and start scoring goals.
Jordan Williams - Swindon Town
Williams was sent out on loan to Swindon Town in July, and he has featured in 10 matches so far, including nine appearances League One.
Despite his appearance tally drying up lately, he was a mainstay at the heart of the Robins defence from the opening day of the season until late September.
Speaking of his experiences in England's third tier, the 19-year-old told the BBC: "I played for the under-21s last season but since then I've been at Swindon and I've been playing regular football.
"I've got that experience that I've needed to maybe push on into the first team, and it can only benefit me."
Williams was called up by Wales boss Chris Coleman for their European Qualification match against Cyprus last September, which shows just how highly his county rates him.
But if he is to force his way onto the plane for the Championships in France this summer, he will need to reclaim his place in the starting line-up for both Coleman and Klopp to take notice of him, with the loan deal at the County Ground in place until the end of the season.
Samed Yesil - FC Luzern
Liverpool state on their official website that Yesil 'is one of Germany's most promising young strikers', and it is easy to see why.
21-year-old Yesil scored in just his third appearance for Swiss side Luzern in their 1-0 victory over FC Zurich in September.
He was signed from Bayern Leverkusen for £1million in October 2012, with then-Reds manager Brendan Rodgers seeing his potential at just 18.
Yesil, who was prolific for the Germany U19 team in 2012/13, has gone on to make three Swiss Super League starts and five sub appearances for Luzern during his loan spell, featuring in their wins over Zurich and Vaduz.
With the club just seven points off a Champions League place in the Swiss top flight, his attacking nous may just be the ingredientnneeded to propel them into Europe's elite competition next season.
More importantly, he will be keen to catch the eye of Klopp, who has a history of bringing young German talent into his first team.
By Joe Baker & Robert Herman
Tribal Football Staff


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We Need To Do Something About This View Of Irishness
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I took the kids to the New York City flagship Barnes and Noble on 82nd & Broadway yesterday where we encountered this St Patrick's Day display. This is how America's last major bookstore chain sees Irish culture. This is what they'd like Irish Americans to buy as a gift this St Patrick's Day. This is not the kids St Patrick's table with maybe an adult table upstairs or something. This is the only St Patrick's Day table in the store. Cheesy tat all of it. Now the funny thing is that when I first moved to America in 1993 I ended up working at this very Barnes and Noble on 82nd & Broadway. For two years in a row I was in charge of the St Patrick's Day display table and I had no shitty books on there. Instead I had Samuel Beckett, Seamus Heaney, Elizabeth Bowen, Derek Mahon, Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, Robert McLiam-Wilson, Paul Muldoon, WB Yeats, JM Synge, James Joyce, Maeve Binchy, Edna O'Brien, Brian Friel, Roddy Doyle. And they all sold. If I was running it now I'd include Colm Toibin, Colum McCann, Charlotte and Emily Bronte (2nd gen Micks who spoke with an Ulster accent), Brian McGilloway, Steve Cavanagh, Eoin McNamee, Lucy Caldwell, Tana French, Stuart Neville, Alex Barclay, Jamie O'Neill, Colin Bateman, Arlene Hunt, Ian McDonald, Dec Burke, Dec Hughes, John Connolly or, goddammit, some Adrian McKinty.
You see the thing is: Ireland punches way above its weight in terms of literature. Always has and always will and today's Irish literary culture is just as vibrant as ever. The greatest flowering of poetry in the world in the last fifty years came out of the 1970s Belfast poetry circle, Ireland's playwrights are doing the funniest and most interesting stuff on the planet and of course the best crime writing on Earth isn't the overrated Nordic Noir writers but the Celtic Noir of Ireland and Scotland.
The display stand at Barnes and Noble is an utter embarrassment, but it's not really the fault of the bookstore. It's the fault of Irish America for allowing this version of Irishness to be tolerated. This is not what Irishness means to me and if its what Irishness means to you you're an eejit. We need to stop associating Irishness with drunken fools falling over in the street. The drunken sentimental Mick is not an affectionate or warm or accurate picture of what it means to be an Irishman or an Irish woman. Ireland is an intellectual country of saints and scholars, poets and professors. Ireland's literary and musical culture is one of the richest in the world and per capita we're only behind Iceland in terms of authors and musicians per head of population. Please don't buy any of these books as a St Patrick's day gift this year: they're about as Irish as a weak kneed German lager brewed in St Louis that has been dyed vomit green. Give your Irish friend some WB Yeats instead and they'll thank you for it.
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I was born and grew up in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. After studying philosophy at Oxford University I emigrated to New York City where I lived in Harlem for five years working in bars, bookstores, building sites and finally the basement stacks of the Columbia University Medical School Library in Washington Heights. In 2001 I moved to Denver, Colorado where I taught high school English and started writing fiction. My first full length novel Dead I Well May Be was shortlisted for the 2004 Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award, was optioned by Universal Pictures and was picked by Booklist as one of the 10 best crime novels of the year.
I'm probably best known for my Sean Duffy books. The first Sean Duffy novel, The Cold Cold Ground, won the 2013 Spinetingler Award and was picked as one of the best crime novels of the year by The Times.
The second Sean Duffy novel, I Hear The Sirens In The Street, won the 2014 Barry Award.
In The Morning I'll Be Gone (Sean Duffy #3) won the 2014 Ned Kelly Award.
Gun Street Girl (Duffy #4) was shortlisted for the 2016 Edgar Award, the 2015 Ned Kelly Award, The 2016 Anthony Award and was picked as one of the best books of 2015 by The Boston Globe and by The Irish Times.
Sean Duffy #5, Rain Dogs, won the 2017 Edgar Award and was shortlisted for many other crime fiction awards.
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"If Raymond Chandler had grown up in Northern Ireland he would have written The Cold Cold Ground."
---The Times
"Hardboiled charm, evocative dialogue, an acute sense of place and a sardonic sense of humour make McKinty one of our greatest crime fiction writers."
---The Guardian
"A literary thriller that is as concerned with exploring the poisonously claustrophobic demi-monde of Northern Ireland during the Troubles, and the self-sabotaging contradictions of its place and time, as it is with providing the genre's conventional thrills and spills. The result is a masterpiece of Troubles crime fiction: had David Peace, Eoin McNamee and Brian Moore sat down to brew up the great Troubles novel, they would have been very pleased indeed to have written The Cold Cold Ground."
---The Irish Times
"McKinty is a gifted man with poetry coursing through his veins and thrilling writing dripping from his fingertips."
---The Sunday Independent
"Adrian McKinty is fast gaining a reputation as the finest of the new generation of Irish crime writers, and it's easy to see why on the evidence of The Cold Cold Ground."
---The Glasgow Herald
"McKinty is a storyteller with the kind of style and panache that blur the line between genre and mainstream."
---Kirkus Reviews
"McKinty's literate expertly crafted crime novel confirms his place as one of his generation's leading talents."
---Publishers Weekly
"McKinty crackles with raw talent. His dialogue is superb, his characters rich and his plotting tight and seemless. He writes with a wonderful and wonderfully humorous flair for language raising his work above most crime genre offerings and bumping it right up against literature."
---The San Francisco Chronicle
"The first of McKinty's Forsythe novels, "Dead I Well May Be," was intense, focused and entirely brilliant. This one is looser-limbed, funnier...so, I imagine, is the middle book, "The Dead Yard," which I haven't read but which Publishers Weekly included on its list of the 12 best novels of 2006, along with works by Peter Abrahams, Richard Ford, Cormac McCarthy and George Pelecanos."
---The Washington Post
"McKinty, who grew up in Northern Ireland, has an ear for language and a taste for violence, and he serves up a terrifically gory, swiftly paced thriller."
---The Miami Herald
"There's nothing like an Irish tough guy. And we're not talking about Gentleman Gerry Cooney here. No, we mean the new breed of bare-knuckle Irish writers like Adrian McKinty, Ken Bruen and John Connolly who are bringing fresh life to the crime fiction genre."
---The Philadelphia Inquirer
"McKinty's writing is dark and witty with gritty realism, spot on dialogue, and fascinating characters."
---The Chicago Sun-Times
"If you like your noir staples such as beautiful women, betrayal, murder, mixed with a heavy dose of blood, crunched bones, body parts flying around served up with some throwaway humour, you need look no further, McKinty delivers all of this with the added bonus that the writing is pitch perfect."
---The Barcelona Review
"I really enjoyed combination of toughness and a striking literary style."
---The Observer
"This is a terrific read. McKinty gives us a strong non stop story with attractive characters and fine writing."
---The Morning Star
"[McKinty] draws us close and relates a fantastic tale of murder and revenge in low, wry tones, as if from the next barstool...he drops out of conversational mode to throw in a few breathtaking fever-dream sequences for flavor. And then he springs an ending so right and satisfying it leaves us numb with delight and ready to pop for another round. Start the cliche machine: This is a profoundly satisfying book from a major new talent and one of the best crime fiction debuts of the year."
---Booklist
"The story is soaked in the holy trinity of the noir thriller: betrayal, money and murder, but seen through with a panache and political awareness that give McKinty a keen edge over his rivals."
---The Big Issue
"A darkly humorous cross between a hard-boiled mystery and a Beat novel."
---The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"A roller coaster of highs and lows, light humour and dark deeds, the powerful undercurrent of McKinty's talent will swiftly drag you away. Let's hope the author does not slow down anytime soon."
---The Irish Examiner
"A virtual carnival of slaughter."
---The Wall Street Journal
"McKinty has once again harnassed the power of poetry, violence, lust and revenge to forge another terrific novel."
---The Irish Post
"A pacey, violent caper in which McKinty vividly portrays [Belfast's] sleazy, still-menacing underbelly."
---The Sunday Times
"McKinty writes with the soul of a poet; his prose dances off the pages with Old World grace and haunting intensity. It's crime fiction on the level of Michael Connolly with the conviction of James Hall."
---The Jackson Clarion-Ledger
"The Bloomsday Dead is the explosive final installment in a trilogy of kinetic thrillers."
---The New York Times
"McKinty's Dead Trilogy has been praised by critics, who call it "intense," "masterful" and "loaded with action." If your reading pleasure leans toward thrillers offering suspense, close calls, wry wit, sharp dialogue, local color and sudden mayhem, you wont do better."
---The Sacramento Bee
"Le Fleuve caché d'Adrian McKinty impressionne par la richesse et la diversité de son ton et de son écriture, passant avec aisance du lyrisme ample de la nostalgie de l'amour perdu au rythme saccadé du narrateur sous l'emprise de l'héroïne. Ce livre rare et maîtrisé est une réussite bien digne de la Série noire."
---Le Figaro
"McKinty - that guy is a friggin genius."
---Ken Bruen
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Convicted at Perth Court of Justiciary for a term of 7 years on 16 April 1829.
Janet Bruce, one of 80 convicts transported on the Lady of the Lake, 06 June 1829.
Convicted at Surrey Special Session of Gaol Delivery for a term of 7 years on 27 December 1828.
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Convicted at Northumberland Quarter Session for a term of 7 years on 16 January 1829.
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Coral Coast of WA family-friendly travel guide
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About the Coral Coast
Western Australia's Coral Coast has somehow managed to fly under the radar of major tourism over the years, but now the secret is out.
Starting just under two hours north of Perth and running for 1,200 kilometres north to Exmouth, the Coral Coast is attracting more visitors than ever – from both home and abroad – due to its uninterrupted stretches of white sandy beaches, pristine private islands and coral reefs, carpets of Australian wildflowers and incredibly diverse marine life.
There is a seemingly endless variety of family-centric activities on offer here, many of which are not available anywhere else in the world.
From visiting sites of the rarest natural beauty like the Pinnacles and the Pink Lake, to playing with wild dolphins and even swimming with enormous whale sharks, the experiences you have on the Coral Coast are bound to become cherished family memories.
The best way to see this vast stretch of magnificent coastline is by car, and with many car hire companies now waiving exorbitant relocation fees for one-way hire, the untold adventures of the Coral Coast have never been more within reach.
Main image: Turquoise Bay © Tourism Western Australia
Coral Coast facts
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Best time to go to Coral Coast
Getting in and around for families
Food and drinks that kids will love
Safety and health precautions
Most photographed places
World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Marine Park is recognised internationally as one of the last great ocean paradises on the planet. It's one of the longest fringing reefs in the world, stretching along 300 kilometres of coastline, and is just a stone's throw from the shore – making it a dream diving or snorkelling destination. The turquoise water and coral gardens are teeming with sea turtles, tropical fish, manta rays, reef sharks and the rarer whale sharks. Between 300 and 500 of these megafauna aggregate at Ningaloo annually, and a host of tourism agencies in the area offer the truly magical experience of swimming alongside them.
Coral Bay is a small town along the reef offering a protected bay, ample facilities and activities that range from sedate to adventurous. A great way of being introduced to the reef is with Ningaloo Marine Interactions. They take snorkellers up close and personal with the graceful and harmless manta ray that live in and around the calm waters of the reef. Everyone, of every age, has an almost overwhelming reaction when these graceful, otherworldly giants glide by. Before returning to base, the charter boat often stops in to visit 'Big Albert', a giant loggerhead turtle, casually crunching up starfish and molluscs on the sandy bottom.
Offering up an unbeatable combination of coffee culture, street art, inner city beaches and water sports galore, Geraldton on the Batavia Coast – about a four-hour drive from Perth – is not to be missed. Take advantage of the year-round wind and swell by hiring surfing, kite surfing or windsurfing equipment; check out the ethereal Pink Lake (caused by a type of algae) at nearby Hutt Lagoon; or shop for coloured pearls grown at the Abrolhos Islands, the 120 coral atolls just off the coast. Visitors to Geraldton are also perfectly placed to explore one of the world's most magnificent displays of spring wildflowers at Coalseam Conservation Park.
The Coral Coast Highway
The 1,200-kilometre Coral Coast Highway, running between Perth and Exmouth, is the backbone of the Coral Coast and the ultimate road trip. Most people choose to travel south to north after landing in Perth, stopping at Cervantes to explore the alien landscape of the Pinnacles Desert with its stunning natural limestone columns, Carnarvon to sample the freshest bananas and mangos from the local plantations and Cape Range National Park for a snorkel at Lakeside or Turquoise Bay. It's generally recommended to take around 10 days to complete the one-way trip comfortably.
It doesn't take long to discover why Kalbarri is a favourite destination among active, adventure-loving families. Located at the mouth of the Murchison River, the region offers some of the most exciting land-and water-based activities on the Coral Coast. The limestone reef and abundant marine life at Blue Holes make it a spectacular snorkelling spot, plus the protected waters and rock pools are super safe for kids. Or if you'd prefer to keep your feet dry, head to Kalbarri National Park to hike among 400-million-year-old, wind-carved cliffs.
Wildflower country
Why travel all the way to Europe to see wildflowers in bloom when Western Australia boasts one of the most stunning natural displays on the planet? The wildflower season usually lasts from June to early October, and the 2018 season is said to have been the most spectacular the region has seen in over a decade. WA's Wildflower Country encompasses Carnamah, Coorow, Dalwallinu, Greater Geraldton – including Mullewa, Moora, Morowa, Mingenew, Perenjori and Three Springs. Camping for caravans and tents is even permitted at Coalseam Conservation Park's Miners site, aka the premier location for everlasting wildflower carpets.
The Shark Bay World Heritage Area seems to contain a concentrated dose of the magic that permeates the Coral Coast. Its colourful and diverse landscapes, awe-inspiring examples of Earth's ecological processes and variety of exceedingly rare flora and fauna are all attributable to Shark Bay's World Heritage listing. There's no shortage of spectacular white sandy beaches in Denham, but for a truly out-of-this-world family beach day head to world-famous Shell Beach where, instead of sand, the shoreline is covered with millions of tiny shells up to 10 metres deep. Kids will also love meeting the friendly dolphins of Monkey Mia, marvelling at the Hamelin Pool stromatolites and spotting dugongs from coastal vantage points like Eagle Bluff.
Best time to go to the Coral Coast
The Coral Coast is generally warm and dry year-round, so there's no bad time to go. Temperatures in summer can be extreme, however – carrying a moderate risk of tropical cyclones – so it is generally recommended to visit between March and October. The largest concentration of seasonal activities is also available during this period, although increased demand can affect accommodation pricing and availability.
Summer is between the months of December and February, with an average temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and average rainfall of 11 millimetres.
Autumn is between the months of March and May, with an average temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and average rainfall of 93 millimetres.
Winter is between the months of June and August, with an average temperature of 13 degrees Celsius and average rainfall of 146 millimetres.
Spring is between the months of September and November, with an average temperature of 17 degrees Celsius and average rainfall of 47 millimetres.
Major airport
There are regular flights to Perth Airport from major international hubs. These flights connect with intrastate flights to major towns within the Coral Coast.
Due to its extensive area, WA's Coral Coast is best accessed by private car. A full range of rental vehicles, ranging from motor homes to four-wheel drives, are available in Perth – both from the airport and the city centre.
Excellent road conditions make it easy for those wanting to travel around the Coral Coast at their own pace. The North West Coastal Highway traverses the length of the entire region, passing right through Geraldton in the south and Carnarvon in the north, with good sealed roads leading off the highway to coastal and country towns.
Please note distances between roadhouse facilities can be long in the north of the region, so make sure you bear this in mind when planning your journey.
If you'd rather relax and let somebody else take the wheel, a range of packaged tours is available ranging from four-wheel drive adventures to luxury coach tours.
There's plenty of family-friendly cafes and restaurants dotted up and down the Coral Coast, and the order of the day is fresh seafood straight out of the ocean!
When passing through Cervantes, stop at The Lobster Shack for a mouth-watering lobster lunch. The Salt Dish Café in Geraldton is an ideal breakfast spot, with charming vintage decor and an innovative menu. In Carnarvon, it's all about fresh local produce – pick up fresh, fragrant fruit at the Grower's Markets (held every Saturday) or the catch of the day at Pickles Point Seafood & Boatyard.
Mums and dads needing a caffeine fix in Exmouth should keep their eyes peeled for The Short Order Local, a family-owned food truck serving up top-notch coffee.
Perth is the place to shop on your holiday in WA – it has all the usual supermarkets and department stores as well as a Direct Factory Outlet. The rest of the Coral Coast features some fantastic outdoor markets and independent boutiques selling one-of-a-kind local wares.
The rear platform at the back of the Old Railway Station in Geraldton comes alive on weekend mornings with local produce and craft at the Platform Markets. With face painting and fun kids' activities, the Kalbarri Community Markets will be a hit with little ones, and mums and dads will love perusing stalls featuring handmade goods and fresh food.
For something special, visit Geraldton's Latitude Gallery to swoon over stunning jewellery pieces featuring pearls from Australia and around the world but, most especially, those grown at the Abrolhos.
Tipping is appreciated, but not expected in Australia.
Sun safety is key when dressing for your family holiday on the Coral Coast. The summer months, in particular, see temperatures soaring, so make sure to cover yourself and the kids with sun safe clothes, a broad-rimmed hat, sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen.
Mains voltage in Australia is 230V AC, 50Hz. Use a two-pin (shaped like a "V") or three-pin adaptor (different to British three-pin adaptors).
Health precautions
No special immunisations or vaccinations are required to visit Australia unless you have come from, or have visited, a yellow fever infected country within six days of your arrival. However, regulations and medical advice can change at short notice, so check with your doctor and the Australian Department of Health before you leave home.
Tap water is generally safe to drink in Australian cities.
By and large, Perth and the Coral Coast are considered very safe, although it's wise to exercise regular safety precautions as you would at home.
Be sure to stay vigilant around the beaches, not only with sunscreen but also watching your kids while they're in the water. Educate your little ones about rips and remember that lifeguards are doing their best to watch everybody, but the beaches can be extremely crowded and you should never consider them your child's babysitter!
The Pinnacles
The Pinnacles of Nambung National Park are the major natural attraction in the Coral Coast region, found between Cervantes and Jurien Bay. These amazing natural limestone structures, some standing as high as five metres, were formed approximately 25,000 to 30,000 years ago, after the sea receded and left deposits of sea shells. Over time, coastal winds removed the surrounding sand, leaving the pillars exposed to the elements.
Nature's Window
Nature's Window in Kalbarri National Park is one of Western Australia's most iconic natural attractions, formed from layers of Tumblagooda Sandstone. The natural rock arch perfectly frames the rugged upstream view of the Murchison River: the perfect setting for a family photo to last through the ages.
Whale sharks
The opportunity to swim with a whale shark is one that you might only get once in life, so make sure to pack the GoPro or underwater camera to capture the moment forever.
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Mercure Perth
Family-friendly hotel rooms set in central Perth featuring a rooftop pool and three restaurants.
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Netflix Plummets After Subscriber Growth Hits A Brick Wall Because Netflix Became An Obama Shill SJW Propaganda Operation
Is the Netflix juggernaut finally dead?
Back in April, when Netflix reported strong Q1 earnings, what surprised most investors was the company's unexpectedly weak outflook, predicting a sharp slowdown in subscriber growth, with roughly 5 million in new subscriber adds.
In retrospect, nobody was prepared for just how bad the final number would be, because moments ago while Netflix reported strong top and bottom line results, it was the collapse in Q2 subscriber growth that is the reason why the stock is plunging over 10% after hours, specifically Netflix reported that in Q2 it added a tiny 2.7 million subs, far below the company's own 5.0 million forecast (from just 3 months ago), below the Wall Street consensus estimate of 5.06 million, and the lowest increase in three years!
But first the good news: EPS of 60 cents was above the 56 cents expected, with revenue of $4.92 right on top of the expected $4.93 billion. Additionally, the company reported a rather impressive Q1 EBITDA of $836 million, well above the $584MM in Q1. Looking ahead, Netflix reported that Q3 forecast revenue would be $5.250 8BN, a 31.3% increase Y/Y, which is also above the estimate of $5.2BN, a number which would generate EPS of $1.04. Of course, if that was the extent of it, NFLX stock would be surging.
However, the reason why Netflix is crashing after hours is because just like one and two quarters ago, the growth story is once again in jeopardy as a result of the company's surprisingly weak subscriber print: to wit, whereas Wall Street expected Q2 subscribers to rise by 5.06 million, Netflix reported just half this number, or 2.70 million, which in addition to a far weaker than expected 2.825MM intl subs, domestic subs actually declined by 126K in Q2 to 60.1 million, the first domestic subscriber drop since 2011!
How could Netflix miss a guidance just one quarter down by nearly 100%? The explanation is simple: as the company itself admits, "Our missed forecast was across all regions, but slightly more so in regions with price increases."
Ironically, the company also said that it doesn't believe competition was a factor since there wasn't a material change in the competitive landscape during Q2, and competitive intensity and our penetration is varied across regions." Which means just wait to see what happens with subs when competition does ramp up.
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Looking ahead, Netflix now expects total subscribed growth in Q3 to rebound massively from 2.7 million to 7.00 million, rising to 158.56 million, of which the domestic subscribers are expected to increase by 800,000 from a drop of 126,000 in Q2, with international subs rising by 6.2 million to 97.66 million.
Commenting on this optimistic outlook, NFLX said that while its US paid membership was essentially flat in Q2, its expects it to return to more typical growth in Q3, "and are seeing that in these early weeks of Q3. We forecast Q3 global paid net adds of 7.0m, up vs. 6.1m in Q3'18, with 0.8m in the US and 6.2m internationally. Our internal forecast still currently calls for annual global paid net adds to be up year over year. There's no change to our 13% operating margin target for FY19, up 300 basis points year over year."
Some more details on why the company believes Q3 will be a turnaround quarter:
Q3 has started with Stranger Things season 3, and the first two weeks of Q3 are strong. In addition to the recently released season 3 of Stranger Things, our second half content slate includes new seasons of La Casa de Papel (Money Heist), The Crown, and the final season of the iconic Orange is the New Black as well as big films like The Irishman from Martin Scorsese and action movie 6 Underground (directed by Michael Bay and starring Ryan Reynolds).
While we don't doubt the company's sincere optimism, the fact that it has now disappointed on current or projected subs for three quarters in a row suggests that something may be off with the company's growth model, and perhaps its recent eagerness to hike prices is coming back to painfully bite it in the ass.
Which brings up the question we asked last quarter: why did Netflix announce a price hike in late Q1, to which we bring up the answer provided by Anthony DiClemente last quarter, who was worried that the market is "pricing in perfection" and wondered if the real story behind the recent price increase is that the company sees revenue coming more from fee increases than subscriber growth, suggesting an end to the company's unbridled growth trajectory.
Considering the abysmal subscriber growth in Q2 it appears he was right, and the risk is that the price increase alienates even more existing subs, even though the company itself disagreed, saying that price increases in the U.S., Brazil, Mexico and parts of Europe will slow subscriber growth for a brief period, but won't affect growth in the long run. Well, it now appears the long run may have been affected.
And then there was Netflix's Free Cash Flow, or rather Free Cash Inferno, which after modestly easing off in Q1 after exploding higher in Q4 of 2018, has once again started to rise, and in Q2 was $593 million, $35 million more than a year ago.
In other words, the company may no longer be growing by leaps and bounds, but at least it continues to burn unprecedented amounts of cash.
Looking ahead, the company is still forecasting free cash flow -$3.5 billion for the full year 2019 and expect improvement in 2020. From there, the company - which couldn't forecast a plunge in subscriber growth just one quarter ago - is confident it will continue to reduce its free cash flow deficit as its intendd to continue growing our member base, revenues, and operating margin, "which provides a clear path towards positive FCF."
Sure... it just may have to cut its price by about 50% to compete with everyone else who is now entering the streaming mead space.
Oh and speaking of the competition, well, here it is in the company's own words:
Over the next 12 months, Disney, Apple, WarnerMedia, NBCU and others are joining Hulu, Amazon, BBC, Hotstar, YouTube, Netflix, and many others in offering streaming entertainment. The competition for winning consumers' relaxation time is fierce for all companies and great for consumers.
But wait there's more: what happens to Netflix once it loses its anchor shoes such as Friends and The Office? Here's what it said:
"Much of our domestic, and eventually global, Disney catalog, as well as Friends, The Office, and some other licensed content will wind down over the coming years, freeing up budget for more original content. We don't have material viewing concentration as even our largest titles (that are watched by millions of members) account for only a low single digit percentage of streaming hours."
Actually, that's also not true, because as we showed back in April, it's the original Netflix content that nobody watches, and instead the anchor shoes remain viewer favorites:
Meanwhile, as the company engages in a cash inferno, it once again plans to use high yield debt to fund its content investments as it did in April:
"In our most recent round, we raised 10.5 year senior notes of €1.2 billion (3.875% coupon) and $900 million (5.375% coupon)."
Which is somewhat odd, considering that in the last earnings report, CEO Hastings told debt investors that they "better get in soon" as the company looks to wind down its borrowing in the future. Looks like he was wrong about that too.
All things considered, the fact that NFLX has plunged as much as 12%, sending the stock to the lowest level since the start of the year.