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The House on Hope Street
By: Danielle Steel
Narrated by: Joseph Siravo
Narrated by: Jim Frangione
Accidental Heroes is a heart-stopping thriller about ordinary men and women who embark on a journey they will never forget. On a beautiful May morning at JFK Airport, a routine plane departs for San Francisco. Security agent Bernice Adams finds a postcard of the Golden Gate Bridge bearing an ambiguous message. Who left the postcard behind, which flight is that person on, and what exactly does the message mean? Her supervisor dismisses her concerns, but she is compelled to contact Homeland Security.
loved the story it took me a few days to listen
By Jo shean on 20-07-19
Paige Watts is the ultimate stage mother. The daughter of Hollywood royalty, Paige channels her own acting dreams into making her daughter, Emma, a star. By the age of nine, Emma is playing a central role in a hit TV show. Then everything is shattered by unforeseeable tragedy. Once famous, outgoing, and charismatic, Emma is now a shadow of her former self - without speech, without memory, lost and terrified. But with her Aunt Whitney's help, along with a team of caregivers and doctors, Emma begins to find her way, starting her young life all over again.
Silent night.
By Sharon North's on 13-10-19
Narrated by: Samuel Roukin
At 18, Alexandra Wickham is presented to King George V and Queen Mary in an exquisite white lace and satin dress her mother has ordered from Paris. With her delicate blond looks, she is a stunning beauty who seems destined for a privileged life. But fate, a world war, and her own quietly rebellious personality lead her down a different path. By 1939, Europe is on fire and England is at war. From her home in idyllic Hampshire, Alex makes her way to London as a volunteer in the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry. But she has skills that draw the attention of another branch of the service.
Narrated by: Todd McLaren
In Danielle Steel's powerful new novel, four trauma doctors - the best and brightest in their field - confront exciting new challenges, both personally and professionally, when given an unusual opportunity. When an unspeakable act of mass violence galvanizes them into action, their temporary life in Paris becomes a stark turning point: a time to face harder choices than they have ever made before - with consequences that will last a lifetime.
Good listen
By Sandra A.Lambe on 31-01-19
Being married to Blake had been an amazing adventure for Maxine. For five years, they've worked out an odd but amicable divorce, with friendly though infrequent visits, a yacht he lends her every summer, and three children they both adore. Now Maxine has fallen in love with Dr. Charles West, a man who is everything Blake is not - mature, grounded, and present. But Blake wants her back in his life.
not as good
By lynda cass on 13-10-19
Narrated by: Michael Braun
Zoe Morgan's childhood was marked by her younger sister's tragic illness, watching as her parents dedicated themselves completely to her final days, and then later divorced. As a young woman, driven by these painful memories, Zoe set the bar high for herself, studying hard and pursuing a career in the nonprofit world, where her deep compassion towards disadvantaged children finds a focus.
Brace yourself DS fans.....
By Joan on 06-09-19
Narrated by: Michael Boatman
The phone call came on a hot July day, a day like any other for Marin County mom and freelance writer Tanya Harris. But this call from Tanya's agent was anything but ordinary, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: the chance to write a major Hollywood screenplay, a dream she had put aside long ago to devote her energies to her family. This time, Tanya knows she cannot refuse, even though she's torn about leaving her husband and daughters.
By Kindle Customer on 27-01-19
Narrated by: Dan John Miller
In Danielle Steel's remarkable new novel, one of her most memorable characters comes to terms with unfinished business and long-buried truths as the mother of three very different daughters with three singular fathers.
Satisfying listen
A senior partner at a prestigious New York law firm, Kate Morgan couldn't be prouder of her three grown children. Tamara, Anthony, and Claire all went to great schools, chose wonderful career paths, and would have made their father proud. A single mother for years after the death of her husband, Kate keeps a tight rein on her family, her career, and even her own emotions, never once asking herself if she truly knows her children...or if her hopes for them are the right ones, and what they want. She is about to find out.
One of her recent best....
Hotel Vendome
Narrated by: Fred Stella
The hotel was old, run-down. But to Swiss-born Hugues Martin, a young, ambitious hotelier trained in the most illustrious European traditions, it is a rough diamond, tucked away on a quiet, perfectly situated Manhattan street. After begging and borrowing every penny he can scrape together, Hugues purchases the building - and transforms it into one of the world's finest luxury hotels. Under Hugues's tireless, exacting supervision, the Hotel Vendôme is soon renowned for its elegance, its efficiency, its unparalleled service and discretion - the ideal New York refuge for the rich and famous....
Won't be able to turn this book off.
By Lesley Owen on 15-09-16
Sybil and Blake Gregory have established a predictable, well-ordered Manhattan life - she as a cutting-edge design authority and museum consultant, he in high tech investments - raising their teenagers, Andrew and Caroline, and six-year-old Charlie. But everything changes when Blake is offered a dream job he can't resist as CEO of a start-up in San Francisco. He accepts it without consulting his wife and buys a magnificent, irresistibly underpriced historic Pacific Heights mansion as their new home.
By linda young on 28-01-18
Kait Whittier has built her magazine column into a hugely respected read followed by fans across the country. She loves her work and adores her grown children, treasuring the time they spend together. But after two marriages she prefers to avoid the complications and uncertainties of a new love. Then, after a chance meeting with Zack Winter, a television producer visiting Manhattan from Los Angeles, everything changes.
Had to return
By Colin McIntosh on 18-05-18
It all starts with a fall from a ladder in a firehouse in New York City. The firehouse has been converted into a unique Manhattan home and studio where renowned photographer Madison Allen works and lives after raising three children on her own. But the accident, which happens while Maddie is sorting through long-forgotten personal mementos and photos, results in more than a broken ankle. It changes her life.
Power Play: A Novel
In Northern California two successful CEOs are both indispensable to their growing companies' futures. Both are brilliant at the power game. But the difference between them is huge. One is a man, the other a woman. In this riveting novel, Danielle Steel explores what that means as she takes listeners into the rarefied world of those at the pinnacle of international business and reveals the irrevocable choices they make, what drives them, and how others perceive them. The heady drug of power impacts everything they do.
Fantastic read for a tube journey or a flight!
By Ralitsa Todorova on 26-10-18
April, 1945. As the Americans storm the Buchenwald concentration camp, among the survivors are Jakob and Emmanuelle, barely more than teenagers. Each of them has lost everything and everyone in the unspeakable horrors of the war. But when they meet, they find hope and comfort in each other. They marry and build a happy, prosperous life for themselves and their new family, but their pasts cast a long shadow over the present....
In his fathers footsteps.
By Saggybear on 05-12-18
Beauchamp Hall
Beauchamp Hall is a spellbinding new novel from Danielle Steel, whose countless number-one New York Times best-sellers have made her one of America's favorite storytellers.
DS but way below her normal standard! Don't bother
By osteo1 on 04-12-18
The daughter and granddaughter of prominent Manhattan lawyers, Meredith McKenzie is destined for the best of everything: top schools, elite social circles, the perfect marriage. Spending her childhood in Germany as her father prosecutes Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg trials, Meredith soaks up the conflict between good and evil as it plays out in real time. When her family returns to the United States, she begins blazing her own trail, swimming against the tides, spurred on by her freethinking liberal grandfather, determined to become a lawyer despite her traditional, conservative father's objections.
a great story
Even the most perfect lives can be shattered in an instant. In this moving, emotionally charged novel, Danielle Steel introduces listeners to an unforgettable cast of characters striving to overcome tragedy and discover the inner resources and resilience to win at life — once again.
Danielle Steel's 49th best-selling novel is a story of courage and loss, of the power of family and the strength of the human soul.
Life was good for Liz and Jack Sutherland. In eighteen years of marriage, they had built a family, a successful law practice, and a warm, happy home near San Francisco, in a house on Hope Street. Then, in an instant, it all fell apart. It began like any other Christmas morning, with joy and children's laughter. But for Jack Sutherland, a five-minute errand ends in tragedy. And suddenly, Liz is alone, facing painful questions in the wake of an unbearable loss.
How can she go on without her husband, her partner, her best friend? How can she grieve when she must console five devastated children, including one with special needs of his own? Powered by her children's love, Liz finds the strength to return to work, to become both mother and "daddy," coaching her youngest son for the Special Olympics. And one by one the holidays come and go before her eyes: Valentine's Day without flowers and without Jack...Easter...July 4.... Then, just weeks before Labor Day, a devastating accident sends her oldest son to the hospital - and brings a doctor named Bill Webster into her life. Bill becomes a friend to Liz as he slowly heals her shattered son.
And as the long days of summer blend into fall, a new relationship offers new hope, and Liz reflects on what she has, on what she's lost, on the little blessings that give strength when nothing else is left. Then, with the first anniversary of her husband's death approaching, and with it another Christmas in the house on Hope Street, Liz will face one more crisis before she can look back at a year of mourning and change - and ahead to the beginning of a new life.
The House on Hope Street is about learning to live again after you think life is over, about getting up when you have been knocked down, again and again. It is about cherishing small miracles, and believing in big ones. It is above all about hope.
©2000 Danielle Steel (P)2000 Random House, Inc.
Johnny Angel
Fans will love this one.
I listen to all of Danielle's books and this one is a good read. The narrator is particularly accomplished, which always helps, and the story is a classic ride through tragedy, lessons learned and the inevitable happy ending. It stretches the bounds of plausibility at times, but I've actually listened to this book on a couple of occasions because it does have that satisfying feel good vibe. In a nutshell the heroine is a strong woman who has four children. They go through a traumatic loss and through the experience they all learn a new way to live. Give me another couple of years and I'll probably revisit this one again!!
Julie Sapey
Excellent read
Very touching story.... Loved every minute of it..
I found it hard to put down as couldn't wait to hear what would happen next...
Renee Kelley
I totally enjoyed this book! It was so realistic and I could see the likeness to real life vividly!
Sherry Squiers
Great book and amazing audio!!
I love Danielle Steele and I think the Narrator was amazing with the character changes!
Carolyn M. Marable-Belton
Sad,but good book. Wish it would have been longer
SAD but good, wish it would have been longer to hear of Happy ending with the daughter Megan
Michelle Pollard
Couldn't stop listening
Great performance. Enjoyed listening to this audiobook. Couldn't stop listening. will download more audio books.
Love Danielle Steel
struggled to finish canceled membership story seemed interesting will find another way to listen book
Norma Gozner
A story of tragedy and love. Family finding their way through sorrow to find love and happiness.
Typical Danielle Steele, but always a twist.
What made the experience of listening to The House on Hope Street the most enjoyable?
There are events near the beginning of the book that actually brought me to tears. And not just tears, but sobs. Perhaps because of events in my past, so it may not affect everyone as it affected me.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
It got pretty predictable in the last third of the book, and goofy too. But it was a good read.
Which scene was your favorite?
No giveaways. The scenes near the beginning.
Joseph Siravo did an excellent narration. Had never heard him before and I really enjoyed him.
Would you consider the audio edition of The House on Hope Street to be better than the print version?
They are equal.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The House on Hope Street?
When she had to tell her children about their father.
What about Joseph Siravo's performance did you like?
I like all the books he reads.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I have read and listened to this book more times than I can count.
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A SEQUEL TO THIS BOOK, I LOVED IT AND THOUGHT IT ENDED TOO SOON, IT IS A GREAT BOOK, LOVED IT SO MUCH. DO YOU THINK THE AUTHOR COULD WRITE A SEQUEL SOON, THANKS, DELORES JOHNSON
Lori A. Foster
In for a good cry then you will get what you want. I always am pleased with a Danielle Steele novel.


The launch of the 2017 Gauteng Series was held at the PwC Bike Park, where Captains Arm Bands were presented to each participating schools captain. The Students and their parents alike were hosted by sponsors, Cycle Lab, bringing everyone together to celebrate the beginning of what is fast becoming the breeding ground for future champions.
The kids got the opportunity to ride and practice their skills on the varied trails and skills sections available within the grounds on the 20km of collective trails.
There were able to wash up and shower using the available girls and boys dedicated facilities, while their parents argued over who was the designated driver for the evening as they took advantage of the on-tap beer and other chilled refreshments.
Although other racing formats have become popular in mountain biking, the cross-country lap racing format (also the Olympic format) is preferred, because XCO is more involving – spectators see the riders several times during the race and are also actively involved as the seconding team in the feeding zone.
With Spur rolling out a national series in 2009, together with a televised national final at Bekker school, it became clear that high school mountain biking is here to stay. The Spur High School MTB Series has become the biggest XCO series in South Africa, drawing more participants than provincial and even national races!
All together there were 30 Schools represented and the kids went home full of excitement for the first event and racing to come the very next weekend.


It all started a few months ago when I met Jon Wasserman at the OUG leaders summit organized by Oracle in California. We chatted for a while and he invited me to speak at one of their events. The event was scheduled for today (September 12),and Jon and I corresponded regarding the topics. He gave me 2 slots, so we chose 2 sessions: "Basic Datatypes – Deep Understanding" and "Dealing with the Optimizer Complexity". The first one is about the internals of the basic datatypes, including performance and storage related issues. The second one is about the relatively new Optimizer features that provide a lot of functionality but require some more skills from the DBAs when it comes to tuning or performance issues.
Once we finalized everything, I booked my flights and everything and I was ready to go. I got here yesterday evening, Jon was waiting for me outside of the airport and we went to have dinner in Portland. It was really nice, the place was small and quiet, the food was good and the company was great.
In the morning we drove to the event. It started at 10:45 with Clay Jackson's (Quest) talk about challenges when moving to the cloud. It was funny because a while ago I wrote a blog post about the same topic containing most of what Clay said (but not all). However, my post is still in draft mode and I've never published it.
After Clay's talk it was my turn to present my first presentation. It went well and I finished on time (unlike the last couple of times). I had to finish on time because my session was just before lunch and I didn't want anyone to hate me for being hungry.
After lunch we heard Jared Still's (Pythian) session "Free Oracle Performance Tools". The session was a long list of different free tools available online, written by many different Oracle experts out there. I'm definitely going to check out some of them as they seem really cool (and they have to be really good coming from people like Tanel Poder, Cary Millsap and others). I also realized that Jared interviewed by about a year and a half ago, which was quite entertaining.
After the coffee break I presented my second session which was the last one for the day.
The entire event was great, it was intimate and very friendly. I managed to talk to quite a few interesting people and I enjoyed it a lot. The fact that everyone stayed till the end and even asked questions after the last presentation means it was a success.
Thanks everyone for showing up, thanks Jon for inviting me and I hope to see you sometimes soon.


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"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" might sound like faint praise for a musician, but in U.K. guitarist Matt Schofield's case, it's a compliment. Also, some things have changed since his last studio release two years ago. He recorded this one in New Orleans with veteran producer John Porter and brought in ex-Robert Cray drummer Kevin Hayes. Still, his alternately breezy/stinging blues flecked with a swinging jazz groove stays the same. Big Easy mainstay Jon Cleary -- who also made the trek from the U.K. to New Orleans, where he now resides -- contributes to a few tracks, but otherwise it's business as usual with Schofield tearing into fluid, biting guitar lines and wrapping far-better-than-average originals around his emotional yet boyish voice. He brings the ballad side of Jimi Hendrix -- think "Little Wing," "Angel," and "May This be Love" -- to his own "Dreaming of You," and writes a terrific slow burner in the seven-minute "Where Do I Have to Stand." He's a compelling guitarist, as is shown in the gradual intensity he brings to the two leads in that song which build to a fiery climax, but it's his imaginatively arranged, sharply written songs and distinctive vocals that put him so far ahead of the pack of fellow contemporary singing guitar slingers. Albert King's "Wrapped Up in Love" gets a wonderfully funky workout, helped immensely by Hayes' backbeat, and Steve Winwood's "At Times We Do Forget," an obscure track salvaged from Winwood's under-the-radar 2008 release Nine Lives, is Schofield's first stab at covering a relatively current tune. Deep-fried New Orleans funk seeps into "One Look (And I'm Hooked)," which finds the singer/guitarist digging into a rare baritone vocal to push the song into dark, swampy territory. It's given extra heft by longtime cohort Johnny Henderson's organ, and keyboard-bass work that is so much a part of Schofield's sound. Porter adds spacious and crisp audio that jumps out of the speakers, making even musty shuffles such as "Don't Know What I'd Do" connect with a freshness and snappy energy rarely captured in the studio. Only the stereotypical slow blues of "See Me Through," a perfectly fine "Stormy Monday"-influenced grinder, seems to be added just to establish Schofield as an old-school-influenced bluesman, something he can pull off perfectly well, but which doesn't utilize the songwriting strengths that make the rest of this superb album so rewarding.


[GSMITHBOOK] In the Good Karma Divorce, Judge Michele Lowrance makes the argument that by using the principles of Buddhism in your divorce, you create good karma for yourself which comes back to you in countless ways.
Judge Lowrance advocates creating a personal manifesto as a way to monitor not only one's thoughts and feeling, but one's action as one tries to get a handle on the "transformational pain" that accompanies divorce. She advocates creating lists that detail "rules of engagement" and that itemizes fears, and desired outcomes and alternative responses, so that one can "keep communication open" throughout the divorce process.
handling anger with your parachute…The parachute is the ability to reframe the present. Accept that facts but let the importance of your own process be the over-riding factor. Accept that impermanence, randomness, hypocrisy and betrayal are in the world. We're are all vulnerable but we are not doomed.
In transitioning from anger to forgiveness, Judge Lowrance recommends finding one's "neti neti" or who you are in your soul. And finding a way to feel compassionate towards your ex.
I would give this book 4 stars out of 5. The book is published by HarperCollins and is available in e-book format.


This project is a renovation of office space distributed over four storeys in an office tower. The project negotiates transparency and accessibility with private, acoustically-sealed individual offices and meeting spaces to provide confidentiality for clients during business transactions.
The design reflects the owner's preference for economy, efficiency, and productivity while also reflecting the international success of the company. The overall strategy is understated, simple and focused on creating a loft-like environment. The material palette is straightforward, comprising drywall partitions, glass screens for meeting rooms and selected offices, hardwood for corridor floors, and carpeting in offices. The ceilings expose some concrete at the perimeter to increase the sense of space in each office, and to make the standard floor ceiling height feel more generous.
A three level, interconnecting stair was inserted into the existing floorplate to facilitate communication between executives and to minimize elevator use. A priority in the scheme is accessible storage, which is accommodated by cladding the elevator core 'box' with filing storage encompassed by a wood wrapper. Corridors are generous to facilitate circulation, conversations and to provide wall surfaces for the display of a special art collection.


At your first visit your chiropractor will carry out a full consultation and examination to determine how best to help you. For your first visit please allow up to an hour.
At your follow up visits your chiropractor will discuss your progress since your last appointment and carry out more treatment as necessary. For your follow up visits please allow 20 to 30 minutes.
If you're not sure whether chiropractic is for you, why not book in for a spine check. This is a short appointment where you can discuss your condition with your chiropractor, and your chiropractor can carry out an initial assessment, and offer an opinion on whether you may find chiropractic helpful. No treatment is given at this appointment. If both you and your chiropractor think chiropractic could help, you can then book in for a full consultation. A spine check will take around 15 minutes, is completely free and there is no obligation to book in for further visits. To arrange a spine check please call or e-mail as online booking is not available for this type of appointment.
Payment can be by cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard or Maestro. Appointments not attended or cancelled with less than 24 hours notice may be charged at full rate of the appointment.


The sports and fitness industry, by its very nature, is vulnerable to a number of risks. This is especially where injuries are concerned. Because they are so prevalent wherever sports and fitness take place, these risks need to be carefully managed by those overseeing facilities, events and sporting activities.
While it is true that most industries the world over come with a certain degree of risk, those posed by the fitness industry generally surround the health and condition of people. And, wherever people and damages go hand-in-hand, so too does the risk of indemnity and of claims being made against your fitness business that could otherwise have been avoided.
So let's speak a little about one of the most important things that sports managers are charged with – that of managing the risks in the fitness industry.
In simple terms, risk management concerns itself with actions taken to reduce or (ideally) eliminate the potential for legal liability as a result of damages or injury. In each industry risk management wears a slightly different hat. In the case of the fitness industry, where people form the basis of business, the liability is all the more likely to smack you when you least expect it.
Risk management then is not handled in isolation but is rather taken into account through all aspects of the business or facility being managed. But why is it a concern for sports managers?
Why is Risk Management a Concern for Sports Managers?
There are a few reasons why risk management means something to sports and facility administrators. It isn't all about keeping themselves covered.
Better risk management results in better recreational and sporting outcomes. It improves the safety of participants and, as a result, also the reputation of the business. In addition, it ensures that assets, events and activities are properly managed while also ensuring compliance with the law.
The primary goal for risk management is to reduce the likelihood of claims for damages being made against the facility or business.
What Types of Risks do Sports Managers Face?
There are a number of risks faced in the fitness industry. Not all of them are easy to spot until it is too late so it helps to be prepared.
Using equipment that is not safe or is not being used correctly.
All of the above situations can not only lead to serious injuries or worse. However, they will also put your business in an unpleasant legal and financial position if you haven't got the correct risk management procedures in place.
Mismanaged risks, besides the obvious downside of injuries and unhappy clients, could utterly ruin your business in no time if you are not properly prepared. Things happen, whether they are within our control or not. But that is no excuse for not being ready when they do. This is basically the point of managing risks.
The legalities behind personal indemnity, and who is responsible when an unfortunate event occurs while under your supervision, can be both daunting and complicated. This is why the correct strategy needs to be in place to minimise the chances of these outcomes occurring.
Your reputation too could take a beating if injuries are commonplace in your business. This will cast a shadow over your future abilities to grow your business since you will have a hard time convincing potential members that they will be safe from harm in your facility or during your activities.
Risk management requires a carefully crafted set of skills to get right. It is also the kind of task that doesn't really suit a trial-and-error style of learning since each error can be a costly affair.
To get a better understanding of all of the undertakings performed by sports managers, why not consider contacting Trifocus Fitness Academy to find out more about our in-depth, accredited courses for sports management certification.


If you're thinking about starting a collection of limited edition Blu-ray sets for your favorite movies and TV shows, you better make sure you've got ample shelf space on your home entertainment center for a bunch of disembodied zombie noggins.
Available for pre-order for $105, the limited edition Blu-ray collection of The Walking Dead: Season Three comes in what appears to be a miniature curio cabinet filled with a small sampling of backlit zombie heads. The set also comes with loads of behind-the-scenes content and extra features, but most fans are probably only going to be buying this for the tiny freak show.


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Designer Michael Cinco is best known for his fabulous couture gowns. His innate creativity and masterful techniques have catapulted him to the front ranks of fashion. He has cultivated a dedicated following for the luxe and intricacy of his designs, with their fresh and elegant detail work.
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The Terrace by L'Opera
Well known as a slice of paradise in the heart of South Kensington, London, this oasis-themed café is bringing its boho vibes to Ashar Valley Fashion. From artisan flat whites and indulgent freak shakes to a selection of classic and drama-filled treats, there's something for everyone.
Saturday - Wednesday: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday & Friday: 4:00 pm – Midnight
Recommended Attire: Smart Casual
This experience is free and open to all, but tickets must be booked in order to enter Ashar Valley.
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Winter at Tantora: 22 Dec 2022 - 21 Jan 2023
The highly anticipated Winter at Tantora, the very first music and culture festival in the Kingdom, returns for its fourth edition. Featuring intimate concerts with world-renowned musicians and hosts multiple events across heritage, gastronomy and more, experience the best of AlUla.
28 Dec - 23 Mar Ashar Valley Fashion
The striking rock formations and soft sand dunes of Ashar Valley will be the site of an all-new series of exciting luxury retail pop-ups. Sure to delight, the high-end brands coming to this unique concept will be announced soon.
31 Dec - 25 Feb Five Senses Sanctuary
Wellness interweaves into Winter at Tantora this year with an extension of the Five Senses Sanctuary. Various yoga classes will be offered at the same beautiful indoor and outdoor pavilions - with two daily women-only dedicated classes.
2 Dec - 31 Mar (Fri- Sat only) Eco-Gardening
Great strides are being made to restore the lush AlUla Oasis to the verdant valley it once was. Using new techniques alongside generations of knowledge, Eco-Gardening aims to raise awareness about sustainability in order to preserve AlUla's natural resources.
3 & 4 Feb, 3 & 4 Mar Oasis Farming Experience
Learn about the sustainable farming practices of AlUla in this hands-on workshop, set in the heart of the AlUla Oasis. Use your skills to contribute to the restoration of the AlUla Oasis by planting new seeds and seedlings.
27 Jan - 18 Mar Fresh Food Market
22 Dec - 21 Mar Heritage Oasis Trail Tour
Walk the length of the Heritage Oasis Trail, from Dadan all the way to the centre of the AlUla Oasis, on this one-of-a-kind guided tour. Learn about the mudbricks that create the ancient walls lining the trail and see the lush farms being restored to their former glory.
Hot Air Balloons in AlUla & Khaybar
Offering a bird's-eye view of the otherworldly landscapes of AlUla and Khaybar, this hot air balloon experience is an absolute must when visiting the region. The diverse colours and vistas of the tethered and untethered flights will make for beautiful photographs and unforgettable memories.
22 Dec - 28 Feb AlUla Hot Air Balloons
15 Dec - 21 Feb Khaybar Hot Air Balloons
AlUla Moments Calendar 2023
30 Jan - 3 Feb Saudi Tour 2023
After an extremely successful first edition in AlUla, Saudi Tour returns in collaboration with the Saudi Arabia Cycling Federation. Cyclists from around the world will challenge in the third edition of the Saudi Tour between the beautiful surroundings of AlUla.
9 Feb - 12 Feb AlUla Arabian Leopard Week
16 Feb - 28 Feb AlUla Arts Festival
Returning for its second edition, this unique festival brings together curated contemporary art, large-scale installations throughout the landscapes, community murals, workshops, talks and more. As this edition's flagship exhibition, the most extensive collection exhibited in the Gulf, the iconic artworks of Andy Warhol will be displayed at the award-winning Maraya for FAME: Andy Warhol in AlUla.
23 Feb - 24 Feb AlUla Trail Race 2023
The AlUla Trail Race returns to challenge international athletes, amateur runners, and children alike. From a 100km ultramarathon, a 50km marathon, a 25km half marathon, a 10km fun run, and a 1.4km kids' race, there is something for everyone.
3 Mar AlUla Endurance Cup 2023
22 Mar - 22 Apr Ramadan & Eid Al-Fitr
20 Apr - 4 May AlUla Skies Festival
7 Jun - 10 Jun Extreme Adventure AlUla
1 July - 1 Sep Summer in AlUla
8 Jul - 13 Jul Eid Al-Adha
22 Sep - 25 Sep Azimuth Festival
26 Sep - 16 Oct AlUla Wellness Festival
17 Nov - 3 Dec Ancient Kingdoms Festival
21 Dec 2023 - 20 Jan 2024 Winter at Tantora
Being the region's longest-running music and culture festival, Winter at Tantora returns for its fifth season. Featuring cultural events, musical concerts, wellness, nature, fashion, dining and more, Winter at Tantora showcases the best of AlUla.

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Running with Racheal: Happy Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope that everyone has an AMAZING holiday and cherishes the extra time spent with family and friends. I know I will!
Tomorrow is Black Friday shopping, so I don't know if I will have time to squeeze in a run.
Off to stuff my face!


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14 February 2021 / SF News / Matt
Oakland Communities Rally Together at Madison Park to Denounce Violence Against Asian Americans
A crowd of some 500 people — made up of multicultural members from Black, Brown, and other communities — gathered in Oakland's Madison Park Saturday afternoon to protest the growing number of attacks against Asian Americans amid the pandemic.
The past eleven or so months have seen an increase in physical violence (and verbal racists outbursts, both IRL and online) toward Asian Americans — a topic our Madam Vice President addressed just a few days ago.
Moreover, the elderly have been particularly targeted in violent attacks as of late; three Asian American seniors were assaulted in Oakland's Chinatown earlier this month — and a teenager suspected to be responsible for one of the attacks has since been arrested; a Bayview robbery of a senior Asian American almost a year ago still sits as an uncomfortable example of Black-on-Asian racism.
But in an act of solidarity to stand against this hate, a multiracial crowd of hundreds gathered at Oakland's Madison Park — located in the city's Chinatown — on Saturday afternoon to show support for the reeling community.
Rally in madison park oakland put together by local orgs like @Oakchinatownco @AAPIWomenLead @APEN4EJ pic.twitter.com/AXn95PdXZv
— Aggressive Asian (@JennLi123) February 14, 2021
"Asian Americans save lives as your doctors, nurses, grocers, farmers, and teachers — we are not the enemy," read one demonstrator during the rally yesterday, per the Chronicle. "We stand with our neighbors — end white supremacy," another added; many in attendance wore T-shirts proclaiming "Black-Asian unity."
The newspaper also noted that others tied large red ribbons on nearby trees as a symbol of unity and hope for the community. And among those in the crowd were members of leaders of local nonprofits.
"What's needed is folks coming together, as you see happening here, to say that we stand with you," said Zach Norris, the executive director of Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, to NBC Bay Area.
Amy Ratanapakdee's 84-year-old father died two weeks ago after he was thrown to the ground by a 19-year-old in the Anza Vista neighborhood; the teen suspect is now charged with murder, per the news outlet.
Ratanapakdee's husband, Eric Lawson, said leaders within different communities need to hold people accountable by making this type of violence unacceptable: "When violent actions are happening over and over again, something needs to happen that's different."
The Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council, a coalition of California community-based groups, has recorded more than two dozen recent assaults and robberies in the Bay Area, mirroring a national bend in an increase of hate crimes against older Asian Americans during the pandemic. From last March through the end of 2020, the coalition has documented nearly 3,000 incidents of anti-Asian hate across the country.
Related: Disgusting Twitter Video Shows Apparent Bayview Robbery, Black-on-Asian Racism [2020]
Arrest Made In Assaults on Elderly Victims In Oakland's Chinatown
Image: Twitter via @APEN4EJ
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The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) would like to remind you that "breathing, panting, shouts, and groans" all offer pathways for coronavirus to enter the body. And that spit play probably isn't a good idea, right now.
SF Police Search Continues for Suspects Who Shot Six People Saturday Evening Near Bayview Opera House
Saturday night, six individuals were wounded in a Bayview shooting — leaving all of the victims to be taken to nearby hospitals for their gunshot injuries.


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Thailand Concrete Association Journal (TCA Journal) is an e-journal published biannually on the website of Thailand Concrete Association. The establishment of Thailand Concrete Association Journal (TCA Journal) was initiated by the Academic Committee of the Thailand Concrete Association with the objective to collect valuable papers which are results of researches or high-valued practices in the field of concrete. Papers both in Thai and English languages are accepted for publication in the Journal. An intensive peer review will be conducted on each submitted paper in order to guarantee high quality of the Journal. Thailand Concrete Association intends to have this Journal provide quality academic research and technical publications and be highly respected both in national and international levels. The target of this Journal covers all researches and high-valued practices related to concrete works which include analytical works, design, materials used in concrete construction including reinforcement and repair materials, special concrete, standards, maintenance works, environmental aspects, sustainable development, construction techniques and all other works related to concrete. Thailand Concrete Association hopes that this Journal will be one of the stages for academicians, researchers, practitioners as well as students to expose their high quality outputs and be a source of high-valued technical information as well. All potential authors are invited to submit papers for publication consideration. Moreover, the editorial committee will select the high quality and interesting papers from the annual concrete conference (ACC) and the international conferences that co-hosted by the Thailand Concrete Association to consider by the reviewers again for possibly publishing in this journal.


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Songwriter's Corner: Paul Beaubrun
STORY BY: WIKIMIZIK • NOV 15TH, 2014
His grandfather, Languichatte, is a national treasure and his parents lead the internationally renown and Grammy-nominated Boukman Eksperyans. Now, Paul Beaubrun and his band, Zing Experience, are stepping into the spotlight. We chatted with Paul to discuss his music, influences and more. And we're excited to witness the next chapter in the rich Beaubrun legacy.
Who is Paul Beaubrun?
Paul Beaubrun is a Zing, a spiritual man, the son of Theodore Beaubrun Jr and Mimerose P. Beaubrun, a brother, a proud father, singer/songwriter, percussionist, producer and DJ.
You're from a lineage of great writers. Your grandfather, Theodore "Languichatte" Beaubrun, wrote the hit series, Languichatte, and your father, Theodore "Lolo" Beaubrun Jr, wrote several hit songs. How does that influence your songwriting? Does it add any pressure on you as an artist/songwriter?
My grandfather and father are my heroes and I look up to them every day for inspiration and guidance. I definitely feel pressure because their standards are so high.
Describe to us where the name Zing Experience originated from?
In some parts of Haiti, deep inside the mountains, the people there call dreads "Zing". It is a mixture of African and Native Indian cultures. The concept of Zing is deeply rooted in our Haitian culture. The word Experience comes from my parents' band Boukman Eksperyans and also, Jimi Hendrix Experience.
Take us through your songwriting process.
I usually come up with the melody to the song first. I am more comfortable when I have my acoustic guitar, my pen and paper. I will usually write a couple of verses and then let it breath a bit, and come back to it later.
Tell us about the very first song you wrote.
I was 14 and it was a song that I wrote about my first love "Sakpasew la". "Sakpasew la, ou genle konprann map baw manti." That's all I remember from it. It was an interesting song with a Syto Cave influence in it and I used to sing it every day in the house after school.
Do you compose the melodies before writing lyrics?
Usually I have the melody first and the lyrics come after.
After you write a song, how do you know if it will connect with your audience? Who do you get feedback from before you finalize a song?
I always have goosebumps when I finish and sing a song, this is how I know it will have an impact on my audience. For feedback, I always play my new songs to my mom or my close friends.
You were raised in Haiti, live in New York and recorded Project Haiti in Norway. How did you channel all these environments into the songs?
It's a perfect mixture of Haiti, which has the natural laid back and Caribbean vibe. Then New York that has the in your face style of energy and Norway for the electronic, feel good music. Project Haiti combined all these elements perfectly.
You mentioned Syto Cave and Jimmy Hendrix as influences, what other artists have influenced your work?
I like Fela Kuti for being bold and for being an inspiration to the African people and the rest of the world. Obviously Bob Marley for being the voice of redemption. Lenny Kravitz for his style and music. Sade for her smooth and chill music. Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy are one of my favorite guitar players. I really like Ti Coca a great Haitian Troubadour band and their leader is a true entertainer. Boukman Eksperyans, Eddy Francois, Mizik Mizik and Manno Charlemagne.
Kreyol is naturally poetic. Rich in metaphors and hidden meanings, it makes "Pwens" easier to deliver. How do you translate those feelings into English?
When I write in English, I have a different mindset. It's natural to translate my feelings into English because I think in terms of music not in terms of language.
Language itself shouldn't be, and is not, a barrier for me or the people listening. I think true and honest Sentiments come through no matter the language.
How do you determine if a song will be in English or Kreyol? Is it a conscious decision?
It comes to me naturally, I never force it. I think the music always tells me if it's English or Kreyol.
Project Haiti sounds sparse and airy. It feels like the melodies and lyrics are driving the songs instead of the rhythm. Tell us why you chose this sound.
Project Haiti was an experience album. I enjoy all the songs in it because it's new and it's something I had never done before. I had a Norwegian producer work with me on the sound to make it more global and fresh.
What is the most personal song you've written?
"Love Comes First" which was about someone that I used to see every day.
What is the meaning behind Zing Nati Zing that you mentioned at the beginning of "Se Poko Dread Sa"?
Zing Nati Zing is like saying Dread Nati Dread. I'm Haitian so I use Zing to keep it local and it is one of my saying's and also one of my Instagram's hashtags. I like the history behind it and the message it carries. I use it often.
What projects can we look forward to from Zing Experience?
I am currently working on an acoustic EP and Zing Experience's second album. Out soon, keep posted!
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The Solomon Islands
Diving in the Solomon Islands
Outstandingly beautiful yet wonderfully undiscovered by the masses, the Solomon Islands promise an idyllic dive vacation. Discover colorful reefs, endemic species and WWII history beneath the surface.
Amazingly diverse, yet wonderfully uncrowded, the Solomon Islands offer a wide range of tropical dive environments. These include caverns, reefs, wrecks, large sea fans, steep walls, soft corals and muck. The marine biodiversity is stunning and the WWII history found in the wrecks leaves divers to wonder about years gone by. Furthermore, the reefs have remained healthy due to the lack of pressure incurred through tourism. All of these factors combined, create a dive destination that is out of this world.
The major dive areas can be defined as Guadalcanal, Tulagi, Munda, and South Marovo Lagoon. Guadalcanal and Tulagi host a wide variety of WWII wrecks as well as many other shipwrecks. Munda and South Marovo Lagoon feature beautiful reefs, sheer walls, muck diving and some sites that attract a number of pelagic species. While most of the reefs begin just off shore, the wrecks might require a bit of a swim or a boat ride. Some of the wrecks can be quite deep, reaching 213 feet (65 meters) or more. There is something for every level of diver in this South Pacific nation.
Diving is available year-round in the Solomon Islands. However, monsoon season does occur from January until April and brings a greater chance of rain and windy days. June through August is slightly cooler than the rest of the year, although temperatures remain fairly warm and humid. Water temperatures make for comfortable diving, ranging from 81 to 88°F (27 to 31°C). Most diving can be accessed by both liveaboard and dive resort. A combination of both would give you the greatest chance for the best dives. But wherever you dive in the Solomon Islands, you are guaranteed an unforgettable experience.
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From big to small, the Solomon Islands have it all. The reefs are covered in colorful fish and macro subjects are plentiful. Divers might see pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefish, nudibranchs, xenon crabs, mantis shrimp, ribbon eels and hairy squat lobster. Clown fish, bumphead parrotfish and cuttle fish are commonly spotted. Schools of jacks, barracudas and tuna often approach from the blue. Lucky divers will spot reef sharks, napoleon wrasse and clusters of mantas.
However many dives you complete, you are sure to leave the Solomon Islands with more new species than you can remember.
The Solomon Islands is a Melanesian nation to the northeast of Australia. It stretches between Papua New Guinea to the west and Vanuatu to the southeast. Made up of 922 islands, 350 of which are inhabited, the Solomon Islands were formed by volcanic and earthquake activity over the years. The islands have been largely untouched by tourism in the last 100 years. As such, there hasn't been pressure placed on the various underwater environments and many of the gorgeous dive sites remain uncrowded.
In ancient times, the Solomon Islands were inhabited by the Melanesian people, Austronesian speakers and the Polynesians. The first European to arrive was Spanish navigator Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira. He was followed in the 19th Century by a series of missionaries who largely failed in their mission due to the custom of recruiting locals into forced labor in Queensland and Fiji. As a result of this labor trade, violence erupted and Great Britain declared the islands as a protectorate in 1893. Throughout World War II, the Solomon Islands were the scene of intense fighting between the United States and Japan, particularly during the Battle of Guadalcanal. Finally, independence was gained in 1978.
Today, the country enjoys a constitutional monarchy under the head of state, Queen Elizabeth II. In recent history, ethnic violence threatened the stability of the country between 1998 and the early 2000s. However, in 2003, an Australian-led peace force disarmed the ethnic militants and improved the situation on the ground. In recent years, the country has enjoyed peace and stability, making it a safe and beautiful destination.
The activities in the Solomon Islands are as wide ranged as the country is. A number of water sports outside of diving are available. These include surfing, sailing, deep sea fishing and sea kayaking. With islands covered in dense rainforest, there are limitless opportunities for outstanding hiking. For the history buffs, there are numerous World War II monuments and historical areas spread throughout the Solomon Islands. While diving may be the main attraction, you're sure to find plenty to fill your topside hours.
If you wish to go to the Solomon Islands, you will most likely need to fly from Brisbane in Australia, Port Vila in Vanuatu or Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea. The Honiara International Airport into which this flights arrive is 5 miles (8 kilometers) east of Honiara. It is also possible, yet risky, to hire a motorized canoe for a crossing between Bougainville in Papua New Guinea and Gizo in the Western Province.
Moving between the islands can be accomplished by air or sea.
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No mater what I do or where I look the key to the farm house are no where to be found. Are there any prerequisite tasks that need to be completed before the key appears? Frustrating.
Redux or Survival? (only ask because I haven't played Redux).
There are usually 3(?) places to find the key. Do you know of these places? (I'd do spoiler tags but I don't know how). If not, then I'd say keep looking, notably other places that need keys.
In the Redux version of Wintermute, you can't go into the farmhouse until you've been sent there on a specific mission - before that the door is just locked and there isn't a key. When you're on the mission, it magically becomes unlocked and you don't need a key. So you need to play through Grey Mother's Main missions to get to that point.
I haven't been there on Survival Mode since the Redux update so I don't know about the key situation there.
So I have to stock the fridge to get Grey Mother to send me on that mission?
Redux and I do know the places.
Yup do the wood and food missions....and then after talking with Grey Mother head to the farm.
There is no key to the Farm Door...as I said in your other thread...follow the blood trail.
Ross, what's the easiest way to get 8000 lbs into that fridge. Every time I try to get a deer carcass killed by a wolf there's nothing left. Thanks.
She will take anything...including Cattails.
But I just raided some of the houses in Milton and the Orca Station...and had enough to fill her fridge and then some.
I was playing on Capable Survivor so you know.


I've been debating all day whether to write this or not . . . but I'm still thinking about it so I guess I will go ahead.
I came across a blog post today in which the author described some "must have" items as (paraphrased) "things I'd save in a fire," complete with little flames dancing inside the letters of the title. And it bothered me. I contemplated saying something to this person (whom I don't know at all) but I didn't want to make her feel bad. And I felt like I was overreacting to her light-hearted post. After all, I myself once wrote a post entitled "Kids' Books You Can Read without Wanting to Shoot Yourself in the Head," without ever thinking my jocularity might trigger some unpleasant feelings for those who love people who have actually shot themselves in the head (although not because of crappy kids' books).
It just goes to show that you never really understand things until they happen to you. I mean, even when you say to people, "That must be so terrible. I'm so sorry," you don't really know what it's like–whatever IT happens to be. You know it sounds awful, but you don't know how awful.
Yesterday William remarked, "We've had our house burn down and we've also been robbed. Those are two unusual things and they both happened to us." And truthfully sometimes it's almost unbelievable to me that such a terrible life-changing event did, in fact, happen to us.
It happened a little more than three years ago now, and the anniversary passed without comment. I thought about it a few days before, thinking about writing something, and then forgot on the actual day, because life goes on and life is busy.
But that post today brought back some of those feelings of loss, as do the all-too-frequent occurrences of fire-as-plot-device in the books I read. People's homes burn to the ground, and everyone is all like, "Oh, how terrible! You lost everything!" and then they put them up somewhere and plans are made to rebuild or something, and everyone just happily moves on about after a day of sad.
I bet you've had the conversation, haven't you? The one where someone asks you what one thing you would save if your house was burning down, and you say, "My kids," and they say, "Your kids are safe. Pick a thing." I know I had that conversation and I think I always said I would save the (supposedly fireproof) box that contained the negatives for all our photos. Which ironically WAS saved after the fact, but it wasn't waterproof, so that was a bust.
So I started thinking today, if I could go back in time, and save five things from that house before it burned down, and those five things didn't have to be my children, what would I save? The pictures didn't even make the list, frankly.
The first thing that came to mind–and it came to mind immediately–was the pack of love letters that John wrote to me, at first every day, then less frequently, during the first year we were dating. I kept them in a drawer in my bedroom, and I used to read them over, which he couldn't stand because he found it embarrassing. I know I'm just as glad all the letters I wrote to him aren't around to be read in the future! But after the fire when I thought of those letters, that was the closest I came to crying over anything I'd lost.
The next item was easy too. I had a little board book which I kept next to my bed. It was called Global Babies and it was the only thing I had bought for the baby we lost. I used to hold that book and cry and cry. I could buy another copy, and maybe someday I will, but it won't be the same.
After that I had to think. I had a box of things that were Mima's. There was some jewelry I had given her. And a scarf that still smelled like her. The program from her funeral. At our Victorian house I had made kind of a little shrine to her with those things. I would have liked to save that box.
And I wish I could have saved the bag of newborn baby clothes, the one that would have had things that belonged to both me and John when we were babies, as well as special blankets our babies were wrapped in, and the outfit they wore home from the hospital, and the sweet little fluffy snowsuit they all wore. I would like to have those to hand down one day.
I couldn't settle on a fifth thing, although it would probably be something wedding-related . . . and I'm not going to spend any more mental or emotional energy on it because it's kind of pointless anyway, isn't it? The fact is, had I been there, I would have run around screaming gathering children and cats and wouldn't have thought for a second about saving anything, I'm sure.
And it's only just occurred to me as I've been writing that I haven't given a single thought to five things I would save if by some cruel twist of fate THIS house were to burn down.
No words. I <3 you, dear friend.
Wow!! This was beautifully written and really touched my heart. Thank you for sharing it.


The goal is: the Roman Wine Route, one of the most beautiful wine-growing areas in Germany. They certainly weren't crazy, those Romans, because the vineyards along the many picturesque bends of the River Mosel are well worth a visit. Wonderful landscapes, superb views, and Trier, Germany's oldest city... And if that's not enough, Luxembourg and France are pretty much around the next bend of the river.
But the real attraction is in Leiwen: the 80 modern and comfortable holiday homes, together with 80 studios and 2 suites managed by EUROSTRAND. Pure enjoyment in 4-star hotel-standard comfort! So the surroundings are great, and the contents make it perfect. The generously proportioned pool-sauna-wellness area, 'fit and fun' activities ranging from bowling through minigolf, tennis and boccia through to volleyball. And of course you! Our guests, who can treat themselves to All Inclusive in the restaurants or in the open-air centre and come together to enjoy the entertainment in the 1,000 square-metre lounge.
If you have the chance to build a whole new village, then this is the way to do it. Our 'Mosel Houses', suites and studios with 4-star hotel-standard comfort in the Eurostrand Leiwen Resort are situated around the resort centre with its gastronomy and wellness facilities.
Water is life, and we come alive again by and in the water. You can sense this best of all in our truly spacious pool-sauna-wellness area. Swimming, saunas, massage, solarium... Just choose what's best for you. And after some deep relaxation, you can get sporty again if you wish: the popular bowling alleys, or tennis, volleyball and boccia and minigolf – there are plenty of 'fit and fun' options to choose from.


I went to Virginia and all I got was this red neck. | Stand Up and Speak Out!
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I went to Virginia and all I got was this red neck.
I am officially on vacation for the next seven days. Yesterday I flew out to Virginia to visit my sister for the first half of my vacation. The day began stressful because I had no assigned seat on my first flight. Upon Dad's recommendation, I got to the airport an hour and a half early and went straight for the United counter where I stood in line for 10 minutes only to be told that I would get my seat at the gate. However, there was no gate listed for my flight, just a concourse. So I went to the only United gate that was open only to wait another 30 minutes while the sole worker checked in a flight to Chicago. When he was finally done and I could ask my simple question, he informed me that seats would be assigned 30 minutes before the flight. Already I'd wasted a lot of time, not to mention sleep I'd lost the night before worrying about getting on my flight. I was mad and geared up for a fight if they were going to charge me for the "economy plus" seat or if they didn't have a seat for me at all. When they finally called up people waiting for assigned seats to the counter, I stood in yet another line and started bitching to the guy behind me. He'd gotten to the airport 4 hours early, though, and had much more to be upset about. Still, I thought that the customer service could have been a lot better.
Everything was fine, though. I got a seat and was able to get my connecting flight. The short but bumpy flight left me feeling a little sick. It wasn't until my sister, Jess, picked me up and drove away that I realized I'd left my iPod on the plane (my very expensive, I-couldn't-afford-to-replace-it iPod). We immediately turned around and thankfully someone had turned it in so I was able to get it back.
We then headed to a small putt-putt course in Charlottesville. I consistently got holes-in-six while Jess had three holes-in-one and many more holes-in-two. It was while we were sweating on the course that I realized I had no suntan lotion. The last time I was out for an extended amount in a blazing sun, I'd been burnt to a crisp. It didn't happen this time, although my freckles popped out on my face and arms (that's what I get for having fair skin and red hair!). No, I did not get a red neck but I was worried there for a little bit.
After refueling with some cold water, Jess and I went to a vegan potluck, which she found on meetup.com. It was great to sit and chat with like-minded people. There was a wide variety of food and no one had to worry about the ingredients. We stuffed ourselves full of veggie calzones, baked ziti, guacamole, chocolate chip cookies, potato salad, and "Hostess" cupcakes, among other things. We had lots of laughs and good conversations. I just hope that the next time I come to see Jess that there is another potluck!


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Ford's alcohol overhaul would put profits before people: OPSEU
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Mar 22, 2019, 14:28 ET
TORONTO, March 22, 2019 /CNW/ - OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is warning that a disastrous privatization of alcohol sales is looming with the appointment of a former Alberta politician to the new position of Special Advisor for the province's alcohol review.
"Putting Ken Hughes in this job is like handing a fox the keys to the chicken coop," said Thomas. "The Conservatives made a total mess of alcohol privatization in Alberta, now the Premier wants to bring that Wild West mentality to Ontario."
Hughes is a former cabinet minister in Alberta, the only province to fully privatize alcohol retailing and distribution. Thomas points out the Alberta experience has been a colossal mess.
"This scheme is about putting profits before people," says Thomas. "It means giving business more opportunities to push alcohol sales at a great cost to the health and safety of our kids and communities. It's a ploy to help private retailers increase their profits at the expense of public welfare.
"This is a socially reckless and dangerous policy choice," says Thomas. "Private retailers don't exactly have the best security, and Ford's plan would make alcohol theft a cakewalk. The government should focus on improving safety by improving in-house security at LCBO outlets instead."
Despite the Ford government's rhetoric around choice and convenience, Ontarians prefer a balanced approach, says Denise Davis, Chair of OPSEU's Liquor Board Employees Division (LBED).
"Ontarians trust the LCBO to keep alcohol out of the hands of underage kids," says Davis. "That's because LCBO employees are well trained, and they take safety very seriously. They're experts, not alcohol pushers."
"The public LCBO model is all about balance between convenience and public health and safety," says Davis. "Loosening the rules would only harm our kids and communities. It would mean more dangerous working conditions for store employees, who would undoubtedly be paid less with fewer protections."
"The government is inventing solutions to problems that don't exist," says Thomas. "There's always room for improvement, but Ontario's public model works. We've got the lowest rates of impaired driving of all provinces, and public alcohol sales help to pay for things like hospitals and schools.
"Ford should reject Alberta's radical approach, and embrace balance," says Thomas. "It's time to put people before profits and support the public model."
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The purpose of GLOW is to inspire and encourage our next generation to live out invitational lifestyles using Alpha. As this is Alpha Malaysia second year running GLOW, a new track was added for those who had experience in running Alpha. Ben and Jason of the Alpha Youth Film Series were one of the main speakers this year.
The event kicked off with a great GLOW-in-the-dark opening act by a group of local artist called PsycuSix flow. Followed by a full two days programmes comprising of sessions covering topics on how to run Alpha, learning each other's best practices; exciting games, a flashmob, watching an episode of the Alpha Youth Film Series and an interview session with Rev Miles Toulmin, Ben and Jason.
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This bundle comes with a Nintendo Switch system with 32GB of built-in storage, a Neon Blue left Joy-Con, a Neon Red right Joy-Con, a Joy-Con grip, a Nintendo Switch Dock to connect the system to your TV, and the dock's required power and HDMI cables. The built-in storage will get you by for a while, but you'll probably want to invest in a Nintendo Switch SD card to expand your space for games and updates (especially if you download a lot). The $30 you save on this bundle will be more than enough to cover a decent sized card.
With your memory concerns addressed, you should also cast a bargain-hunting eye toward our guide to Nintendo Switch accessories and snag yourself a nice carrying case. Just because you got your Switch for less doesn't mean it isn't still worth protecting on the road!
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49ers vs. Packers game week: Everything you need to know
49ers vs. Packers: Who wins, and why?
The Niners Nation staff predicts the outcome for Sunday night
By Kyle Posey, Jeff Medina, Akash Anavarathan, Mark Saltveit, and Patrick Holloway Nov 24, 2019, 1:45pm PST
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We are back with another prediction for Sunday night's game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers. Here is how the Niners Nation staff believes tonight will play out.
Both rushing offenses should have success tonight, but getting George Kittle back should really be the key for the 49ers offense. I think he has a big game in his return. The Packers struggle against defenses that can get pressure with four. The Packers struggle to stop the run. The Packers struggle against play-action. San Francisco isn't coming off a bye week like Green Bay, but they're getting healthy. The Niners should have their top three receivers playing for the first time since Halloween. I like the home team, 24-20.
El Pato (@patoholloway)
The big factor was if the 49ers could get their weapons healthy by the time the game rolled around. It looks like Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and Emmanuel Sanders are all ready to roll. If that's the case, I don't see how the Packers can win this. The 49ers run game should come back, which is something the Packers are weak against (though some say by design), and I'm not sold on the passing defense either. At least when the ball goes in Jimmy Garoppolo's hands. With all those weapons, the 49ers should win this 31-24, but with each of those aforementioned names not playing, their odds go down drastically. Hopefully, that does not happen.
Mark (@taoish)
This will be a wild game. Green Bay is healthier, and San Francisco is at home. If both Kittle and Emmanuel Sanders are both playing and relatively healthy, it's a win for San Francisco, 31-17. If both are out or hobbled, Green Bay 24-17. If Sanders is in but not Kittle, flip a coin.
Akash (@akashanav)
San Francisco embarks on the toughest three-game stretch that any team has faced in the Super Bowl era this late in the season. If the 49ers would like to finish with at least two wins in these three games, they need to win against Green Bay on Sunday — plain and simple.
For a 9-1 team, this is as must-win as it can get. San Francisco will likely get wideout Emmanuel Sanders and tight end George Kittle playing healthy, which will help against an 18th-ranked Packers' defense. San Francisco's defense loses rusher Dee Ford but gets lineman D.J. Jones back — which is needed to slow down Green Bay's 4th-ranked rushing offense.
Since it's in Santa Clara and the 49ers have the better defense between the two teams, I think they'll be able to edge out Rodgers and Co., but it's going to be close.
49ers, 27-20
Jeff Medina (@JeffMedina49)
George Kittle, Emmanuel Sanders, and Deebo Samuel are all playing in this one, which means that the Packers secondary is going to have its hands full. The Cardinals and Seahawks had success stopping the run by stacking the box, but that's not going to work this week. Green Bay is going to have to pick their poison, and Shanahan's play calling should be able to keep them off-balance, allowing Jimmy G and company to put plenty of points on the board.
On D, the 49ers secondary will finally be facing a (reasonably) stationary QB for the first time in three weeks, allowing their defensive line to get back to the business of rushing the passer without having to defend the read-option.
I expect the Niners to have plenty of success on both sides of the ball, and if they can limit mistakes and turnovers, it should be smooth sailing.


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Figured why not kick off Halloween a night early with a Yo-kai Watch chapter xD Might have more stuff to release tomorrow for Halloween but we will see. Enjoy this next part. Hoping to wrap up the volume soon enough!
We are fortunate to have a new editor so the show must go on! With that being said, enjoy chapter 4! Look forward to Chapter 5 soon!
Yay another chapter. First I would like to say thanks to our new translator for the project, sevenfacedbird. He works on a few other things but found time to help out on the series.
Hey everyone, hope you like the look of the new site. Well, what better way to kick off a new site than with a new series?
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Hey there! Time for our first release on the new site. It's another chapter of Black Jack: Blue Future! Brought to you by us and the folks at ACF Team.
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