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Best Hot Springs in Iceland | Ultimate Guide
Text by: Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
Where are the top hot springs in Iceland and just what makes them so special? Which ones are natural hot springs and which ones are geothermal spas? Can you bathe in them all year long? Read on to find out everything you wanted to know about Icelandic hot springs.
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- Hot Springs in Iceland
- Top 5 Spa Hot Springs in Iceland
1 - The Blue Lagoon
2 - Mývatn Nature Baths
3 - Secret Lagoon
4 - GeoSea Sea Baths
5 - Fontana Geothermal Baths
- Top 5 Geothermal Hot Spring Pools in Iceland
1 - Seljavallalaug
2 - Grettislaug
3 - Krossneslaug
4 - Guðrúnarlaug
5 - Kvika Foot Bath
- Top 5 Hot Tubs in Iceland
1 - Drangsnes Hot Tubs
2 - Hoffell Hot Tubs
3 - Krauma Spa
4 - Bjórböðin Beer Spa
5 - Nauthólsvík
- Top 5 Natural Hot Springs in Iceland
1 - Reykjadalur
2 - Hellulaug
3 - Landmannalaugar
4 - Laugavallalaug
5 - Víti in Askja
- Top 5 'No Bathing' Hot Springs & Pools in Iceland
1 - Geysir
2 - Grjótagjá
3 - Snorralaug
4 - Bláhver
5 - Brimketill
Hot Springs in Iceland
Iceland is the land of ice, fire and water, water, WATER! The country is situated on a 'hot spot' on the earth, resulting in a lot of geothermal activity, but there are also glaciers dotted all over the country. This mixture of geothermal activity, ice and fire, means that there are numerous waterfalls, lakes and hot springs all over the island that can be enjoyed all year round, no matter what the weather is like!
Read about Iceland's Lakes here
Photo from Eastern Landscapes | Super Jeep and Hot Spring Tour
All warm water in Iceland is geothermal; it comes boiling hot, from the ground, and straight into people's homes. Rather than needing to warm up the water it needs to be cooled down in order to enjoy it.
This results in dozens of swimming pools which are dotted all over the country - with a total of 17 in the greater Reykjavík area alone! All of these pools will provide you with soothing, warm waters that are perfect to relax in.
Unlike the swimming pools, the hot springs occur naturally. Some of Iceland's hot springs are boiling hot fumaroles, bubbling mud pits or spouting geysers, but others are calm pools of water that have the perfect temperature in which to bathe. Many of those have been transformed into popular bathing spots.
In some places, there is natural hot water coming from the ground but no suitable area to bathe in, so locals have built a pool to contain the water, and sometimes the water is too hot for a dip, but by mixing it with cold water it becomes just the right temperature.
So in Iceland, you can find hot springs of all sizes and shapes, fully natural ones or natural ones that have had a little help. In fact, the term 'hot spring' is a little problematic. People sometimes have different opinions on what can be considered a hot spring in Iceland, as some can be described as warm pools, hot tubs, spas, geothermal lakes, swimming pools or even geysers.
Bathing in Iceland's warm waters is, however, equally popular with travellers and locals alike, and the versatility is so great that they should cater to all types of travellers. So here you are presented with a few options. Note that the best way to reach most hot springs in Iceland, especially the natural ones that are off the beaten path, is to rent a car and drive there yourself.
See also: 15 Day Summer Hot Spring Hunt Self Drive | Iceland in Depth
Photo from Admission to Geosea Geothermal Baths
Before getting into the top five hot springs of Iceland, an honourable mention has just opened in north Iceland that should be addressed. The new Geosea Seabaths in the town of Húsavík are composed of geothermally heated water from the sea, making them a unique case that somewhat excludes them from the below categories.
The seawater is drawn up through two boreholes by the ocean and pumped into the pools; due to the richness of the minerals in the water, the Geosea Sea Baths are said to have therapeutic and healing benefits.
Like many of the other hot-spring pools around the country, the Geosea Seabaths overlook spectacular nature; in this case, the beautiful northern fjord of Eyjafjörður. The site is complete with a restaurant on site that serves a variety of local food and beverages.
See also: Soaking in the Geosea Geothermal Sea baths in Húsavík
Top 5 Spa Hot Springs in Iceland
Iceland boasts some natural hot springs that are free to enter but they lack any type of facilities such as changing rooms, showers or bathrooms.
Therefore, a number of other hot springs and pools charge entry, but in return have great guest facilities, and have consequently become the most popular hot springs in Iceland. These would, by many people, be classified as spas, although they all have a hot spring element.
Here you can read about Iceland's most popular spa-like bathing spots, and find out what makes them unique.
1. The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is by far the most known and popular hot spring in Iceland. The light blue, milky waters are the perfect 38-39°C in temperature, and this attraction has been named 'The Top 25 Wonders of the World' by the National Geographic.
Although the water itself is fully natural, and full of rich minerals such as silica and algae, the lagoon didn't form naturally. It appeared by accident in 1976, caused by a man-made construction. It wasn't until 1981 that the first person tried bathing in it, and ever since then, it's soothing qualities and healing waters have only increased in popularity.
Today, the lagoon is world famous and by far the most impressive spa resort in Iceland, featuring several restaurants, cafés, in-water bar, hotel, a gift shop as well as private facilities, a relaxing area and massage facilities.
The lagoon is ever-expanding in size and entry to the lagoon is limited, so even though it's sold out it never becomes jam-packed. However, you will need to book your entry well in advance - and it comes with the highest price tag of all the bathing options in Iceland.
The Blue Lagoon is on the Reykjanes peninsula, only a 20-minute drive from Keflavík International airport and a 30-minute drive from Reykjavík, making it a popular first or last stop for arriving and departing guests. If you have a short stop in Iceland, then you shouldn't miss out on this great bathing spot.
2. Myvatn Nature Baths
Another lagoon that's similar in texture and has the same blue colour as the Blue Lagoon is the Mývatn Nature Baths. This is northern Iceland's answer to the South's famous spa, and it is just as, if not more, appealing.
The Mývatn Nature Baths are a cheaper alternative that has become the preferred option for some that still crave that milky blue water, but feel that the Blue Lagoon may have become a little too popular.
Probably the only thing preventing some people from going there is how far it is from Reykjavík, about a 6-hour drive one way, so only suits those that are on longer journeys and planning on visiting the northern part of Iceland.
On-site, you'll, of course, find good shower and changing facilities, as well as a sauna and a café where you can grab some refreshments before or after your soak. And as a plus, the surrounding nature is stunning, making a trip to Lake Mývatn well worth the journey any time of year.
Find Mývatn Tours here
3. Secret Lagoon
The Secret Lagoon near the village Flúðir is one of Iceland's oldest swimming pools, dating back to 1891. For years it was abandoned, but renovated and reopened in 2014 with brand new shower and changing facilities.
The pool itself is a comfortable 38-40°C, so just like a very large hot tub, and it is located not far from the popular Golden Circle, making it a great place to stop before or after a visit to this popular sightseeing route.
Aside from being a fantastic spot in which to take a dip, the scenery surrounding the lagoon is well worth the visit. Right next to it are bubbling hot springs, steaming fumaroles and even a small geyser that erupts every few minutes.
See also: The Secret Lagoon | Transfer & Entrance
See also: Discount Tour Combo | Snaefellsnes, Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Jokulsarlon
4. GeoSea Sea Baths
The Geosea Sea Baths are one of the newest attractions in north Iceland, located in the town of Húsavík (often regarded as the whale-watching capital of Europe). As can be gathered from the name, the water here is unique, as it is geothermally heated seawater rather than spring-water, meaning it is filled with salt and a host of healing minerals quite different to those in other pools and hot tubs around the country.
This water is pumped up from two nearby boreholes, and there is thus a constant flow through the pools meaning no chemicals need to be added for reasons of hygiene.
The Geosea Sea Baths boast incredible views over the beautiful Skjálfandi Bay, with its glistening ocean and the beautiful mountains that frame it. There is also a small restaurant on site with an outdoor terrace, allowing you to enjoy the seascapes with some light refreshments, and modern changing facilities.
See also: Admission to Geosea Sea Baths
5. Fontana Geothermal Baths
Photo from The Golden Circle & Fontana Geothermal Baths | Sightseeing & Hot Springs
Fontana Geothermal Baths are located right next to Laugarvatn Lake, about a ninety-minute drive from Reykjavík. Like the Secret Lagoon, it is also situated near the Golden Circle, making it a great addition to your trip of the famous trail.
The Laugarvatn area is located on a hot zone and the people in the namesake village have been using the hot water from the ground for heating their houses, cooking and bathing since 1929.
In fact, one of the saunas at the Fontana Baths is the same one villagers of the past used (although renovated now). It is built over a steaming hot spring, and if it gets too hot inside then guests simply need to open the door to cool it down.
Adventurous guests can also wander down to Laugarvatn lake itself to cool off, even in the wintertime, as the lake is geothermal. The sand between the baths and the lake is warm due to this activity and at places, it is ideal for cooking traditional rye bread by burying it in the sand. You can taste freshly baked bread from the ground at the café located at the entrance to Fontana Spa.
See also: Golden Circle Day Tour with Fontana Spa
See also: An Evening of Northern Lights at Laugarvatn Fontana
Top 5 Geothermal Hot Spring Pools in Iceland
Hofsós swimming pool in Iceland. Picture credit: Mike Kelley
Besides all the man-made, concrete swimming pools with showers and bathroom facilities you can find dotted around Iceland's countryside (some of which are truly spectacular such as the infinity pool at Hofsós), there are also several pools that are a cross between a man-made pool and a hot spring.
The water might be all natural, but someone needed to pile up some rocks or make a concrete structure around it in order for people to enjoy it as a bathing location.
These are often in rural locations, only looked after by volunteers, a little hard to get to, and may or may not offer some changing facilities. It's unlikely you'll come across showers, bathrooms or trash cans, so remember not to leave anything behind when visiting.
1. Seljavallalaug
Seljavallalaug is on the South Coast of Iceland, between the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Although this is a man-made 25-metre long and 10-metre wide construction from 1923, its surroundings make you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere.
You'll find it in a narrow valley with breathtaking natural surroundings. The hot water that trickles into it is completely natural and the pool is built into a mountainside that acts as the fourth wall of the pool. The water, however, isn't very hot and in wintertime, it's only lukewarm, but on nice summer days, it's just perfect.
Seljavallalaug has two small rooms where people can leave their clothes. Please leave these as tidy as you can as they are only attended to by volunteers very infrequently. The water in the pool is also only cleaned once every summer so it may look a bit dirty but the tranquillity and beauty around the pool make up for a bit of natural dirt.
In 2010, Seljavallalaug got completely covered with ash from the big eruption in Eyjafjallajökull, and a large group of volunteers spent days cleaning and restoring the pool to its former state.
The pool is a couple of hours drive from Reykjavík. To get there you just need to head south on the main Ring Road, past Selfoss and Hvolsvöllur. Slow down just before you reach Skógafoss and turn left to go towards 'Seljavellir' on a dirt road. Then it's about a 10-15 minute walk along a gravel track to the pool itself.
If you want to go with a tour group, this South Coast Tour is currently the only one that goes there. On this 14-hour outdoor tour, you will also get to see the deserted DC3 Plane Wreck.
See all South Coast Tours here
2. Grettislaug
Photo by Vegahandbókin
In North Iceland, on the west side of Skagafjörður fjord, you can find two pools right by each other, Grettislaug and Jarlslaug. They are both circular with piled rocks surrounding them, and with fantastic views over the mountains and the sea, where the island Drangey stands tall.
Grettislaug is named after Grettir the Strong, a famous Viking from the Icelandic Sagas. Here you have access to an outdoor shower and the changing facilities are inside a little turf house. These pools are on a private property, so there is a small entrance fee.
See also: Drangey Bird Cliff in North-Iceland and the Viking Grettir the Strong
3. Krossneslaug
Photo from Siggi Mus at Flickr
At the end of the road number 643 on the eastern coast of the Westfjords, you'll find the stunning Krossneslaug pool. The pool is fed with warm water from hot springs in the nearby mountains, and there is also a slightly warmer hot tub to the side of it.
There are simple changing and showering facilities here, and an honesty bucket to pay 500 ISK for entry and to keep the facilities clean.
Despite the long and slow drive on a gravel road to reach it, this pool is loved by its visitors because of its fantastic views and the isolated feeling of being at the edge of the world.
Find Westfjords Tours here
The remote Strandir in the Westfjords of Iceland - Stillness & Sorcery
4. Gudrunarlaug
Photo from local blog Guðrúnarlaug Hot Tub | The Saga Hot Tub in West Iceland
Guðrúnarlaug is a reconstructed historical hot pool, named after Guðrún Ósvífursdóttir, one of the most well-known women from the Icelandic Sagas. These thermal baths have existed in this location for more than a thousand years, but for 140 years they were blocked due to a landslide. The reconstruction opened in 2009, to much delight of visitors.
It's situated in West Iceland, on the way to the Westfjords. To reach it you have to rent your own car as there are no scheduled buses or tours going here. Head north from Reykjavík on Ring Road 1, turn into road 60 towards the Westfjords and turn left onto road 589 until you reach Hotel Edda, which is located right by the hot spring. Entry is free and there is a small changing room on site.
See also: Guðrúnarlaug Hot Tub | The Saga Hot Tub in West Iceland
5. Kvika Foot Bath
Photo from Vegahandbókin
Found near the lighthouse Grótta in the greater Reykjavík area is the little footbath Kvika. This man-made hot spring was designed by artist Ólöf Nordal and it sports one of the best views in town; over the city mountain Esja and the mighty Snæfellsjökull glacier.
Ólöf carved a small bathing pool, about 80-90 cm wide and 25-30 cm deep, into a large rock. The water, which is a constant trickle of warm water, comes from a nearby borehole and is cooled down to around 39°C.
Both Kvika and the lighthouse Grótta are popular locations for locals to watch the sunset or the Northern Lights, perhaps with a beer in one hand. No changing facilities are in the area, as Kvika is only designed as a footbath, but entry is free.
See also: Top 10 Things to Do in Reykjavik
Top 5 Hot Tubs in Iceland
One of many hot tubs in Laugardalslaug swimming pool. Photo from Reykjavik.is
You've read about the geothermal pools, but there are also hundreds of scenic hot tubs to be found within Iceland as well. Each public swimming pool in Iceland boasts at least one hot tub, in some cases up to 6 or 7 of them, and hot tubs are also not uncommon in private residences and at hotels.
If you'd like your own private hot tub, then you could look into renting a private summer cabin, but a large percentage of Icelandic summer cabins come with a hot tub.
Following is a list of man-made tubs, but ones that are in spectacular settings, often with views towards the impressive mountains or the enchanting sea.
1. Drangsnes Hot Tubs
Picture from 15 Day Summer Hot Spring Hunt Self Drive | Iceland in Depth
Right by the seaside, in the centre of the small town of Drangsnes on the Westfjords, you'll find three hot tubs. These tubs have free entry, and you can go in there at any time of the day or night.
The temperature varies from one hot tub to the next, but they are somewhere between 38-42°C. Across the road is a small changing facility, and you'll be sure to meet some friendly locals once you get into the tubs.
When you get too hot, then you can cool off in the sea right next to it. Just be careful on the rocks.
2. Hoffell Hot Tubs
Photo from Hoffell Accommodation
There aren't many hot springs to be found in East Iceland, but the Hoffell hot tubs make up for it. The tubs are all neatly submerged into a bed of rocks, and the views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains are spectacular.
There are four different hot tubs located right next to each other. There is a small fee for entry but those staying at the nearby Glacier World accommodations can take a dip for free.
The hot tubs are situated 20 km west from the town of Höfn in East Iceland. Turn from the Ring Road onto road 984 towards Glacier World Guesthouse to reach them.
3. Krauma Spa
Krauma Spa is one of the newest members on this list, as it was only opened in late 2017. This modern location is right next to Europe's most powerful hot spring, Deildartunguhver, where it gets all its hot water from.
However, as Deildartunguhver is nearly boiling, the water at Krauma must be cooled down, which is done by using locally sourced and pristinely fresh glacier water.
You can relax in six beautiful black marble tubs, with a view towards the seething Deildartunguhver, or enjoy the soothing saunas on the premises. Five of these tubs are warm with varying temperatures, while one is 5-8°C, excellent for boosting your blood circulation.
There are shower and changing facilities, as well as a modern restaurant, on site. Furthermore, as the place is brand new, it's still a bit of a secret amongst travellers, so there may not be many other visitors about.
See also: Admission to Krauma Geothermal Baths
4. Bjorbodin Beer Spa
For a hot tub with a twist, why not try the Bjórböðin Beer Spa at the Kaldi brewery in Árskógssandur in North Iceland? Here you can enjoy the views of Eyjafjörður fjord and Hrísey island, with a cold one in your hand, soaking in hoppy, warm beer!
The warm beer is said to do wonders for your skin, and after a good soak, you're tucked in at a relaxation area. There is no age limit to the spa as the bathwater is undrinkable. Who would want to drink warm beer anyway?
You can book your entry and find out more here: Bjorbodin Beer Spa in North Iceland.
5. Nautholsvik
Besides the numerous swimming pools with all their hot tubs found within the larger Reykjavík area, there's also the city's own geothermal heated beach Nauthólsvík. Here you'll find both a hot tub at the edge of the seawater, as well as a larger but shallower warm pool by the changing facilities. Next to the changing facilities are also bathrooms, showers, a sauna and a small café.
The water in the hot tub by the sea varies in temperature, from 30-39°C, but the shallower pool is a constant 38°C. Even the sea right by the beach here is heated during the summer months and is about 15-19°C within the rock fence.
Entry is free throughout the summer months (from 15th of May until 15th of August). In winter the opening times are shorter, and a small fee applies to use the changing facilities.
See Also: 9 Best Cheap Things to Do in Reykjavik
Top 5 Natural Hot Springs in Iceland
What about the natural hot springs out in nature, where there's no entry fee? There are a few dozens of them (some of which locals still want to keep secret so they don't get ruined!) But the question remains: Which ones to pick?
To get an idea of their differences read about these top 5 natural hot springs in Iceland, but keep in mind that there are several others to choose from, some with harder accessibility than others.
You can reach these hot springs by joining a hot spring tour or by renting a car and driving there yourself.
1. Reykjadalur
Reykjadalur (literal translation: 'Steam Valley') is one of the easiest hot spring areas to reach from Reykjavík. A short drive (45 minutes) brings you to the town Hveragerði and from there you can hike up to the warm river that flows down Reykjadalur valley.
The hike is not very demanding, although it is mostly uphill. It's not recommended for people that are afraid of heights since at one point you'll be hiking along the top of a deep gorge.
Photo from Regína Hrönn
If you are in good shape and don't make many stops along the way you should reach the river after about 45-60 minutes. However, the hike could take up to 90 minutes one way.
This obviously depends on how fast you walk and how often you stop to take pictures of the waterfall in the gorge and all the pretty bubbling muddy hot springs on the way. There are no facilities for changing your clothes when you get up there as this is real nature.
You can reach the Reykjadalur river on this hiking hot spring tour.
2. Hellulaug
Photo from Visit Westfjords
Hellulaug can be found in the Westfjords, just about 500 metres east of Hotel Flókalundur. If you are crossing Breiðafjörður fjord with the ferry Baldur, perhaps making a stop at Flatey island, then this hot pool is only a 5-minute drive from Brjánslækur where the ferry docks.
The pool is not seen from the road but is right by it. The water is a comfortable 38°C, and the pool is about 60cm deep, and if you get too hot you can always cool down in the sea which isn't far off! No changing facilities, bathrooms or showers are in the area.
See also: A Local's Guide to the Secluded Flatey Island & Hot Pools in the Westfjords of Iceland - a Selection of the Natural Pools
3. Landmannalaugar
Picture from Landmannalaugar Super Jeep Tour
Landmannalaugar is an area that's known for its extremely beautiful multi-coloured landscape and is a very popular hiking destination.
Everywhere you look you'll see sandy mountains in red, blue, green, yellow, purple and black - and the best thing to do after an exhausting day of hiking is to relax in the hot geothermal pools that are waiting for you next to the campsite.
The pools stay consistently warm throughout the summer and have a steady stream of hikers relaxing in them. It is the perfect highland oasis.
See also: The Highlands of Iceland | The Ultimate Guide
Take note that some parasites that bite guests have been found in these pools, but they are considered harmless. If you are allergic to mosquito bites then you may want to abstain from entering the pools.
Landmannalaugar is only accessible during the summertime, and only accessible with a 4WD car. To get there you'll need to cross some rivers, so if you're not used to driving in the highlands you may want to take a bus (special highland bus) or go on a super jeep tour to get there.
If you do drive yourself, then drive carefully and make sure you cross rivers where they are at their widest (as they are deeper and run faster where they are narrow). Ask other drivers you meet where is best to cross, as the rivers are constantly changing.
Find a self-drive to Landmannalaugar here
Find a day tour to Landmannalaugar here
4. Laugavallalaug
Picture from East.is
Not just a natural hot spring to bathe in, but a natural hot waterfall as well! Situated high into the eastern highlands, this natural pool is harder to reach than others. You'll need a good car to get near it as you need to drive up a 7km F road that's only passable for 4WD cars. Then there is a short 200-metre walk to reach the pool.
Alternatively, you can drive a 2WD car to Kárahnjúkar dam, then hike alongside Hafrahvammagljúfur canyon to the warm waterfall. The hike takes around 7 hours (with time for bathing included).
See also: The Canyons of East Iceland | Hiking Day Tour
There are also two very nice natural pools, with a circular stone wall at the highland cabin Laugarfell that isn't too far away (and easier to reach). The perfect place to spend the night when exploring the area. Super Jeep tours and hiking tours operate from here or from the nearby town of Egilsstaðir.
See also: Egilsstaðir Tours
5. Viti in Askja
Also in the east part of Iceland, and relatively close to Laugavallalaug is the Víti crater in Askja, not to be confused with Víti in Krafla. The literal meaning of Víti is Hell.
Find a Daytour to Víti from Akureyri here
See all tours from Akureyri here
Picture from Askja hiking and hot springs
The temperature of the water varies from 20°C to 60°C and the bottom is muddy. The volcanic crater can be dangerous because in some places the mud is scolding hot (east part of the crater). There is also a lot of sulfur in the water and sulphuric steam can cause people to faint.
But the place has been described as one of the most awesome and magnificent spots in Iceland and whoever stands on the edge of this crater will never forget the experience!
Top 5 'No Bathing' Hot Springs & Pools in Iceland
If you are not familiar with hot springs, then it may be hard to tell the difference between the ones that are safe to enter, and the ones that are not. Especially if there are no warning signs, or if the pool or spring in question looks perfectly safe to enter.
There are plenty of hot springs, pools, hot tubs and geysers, both natural ones and not natural ones that should not be bathed in when in Iceland. There are many, and various reasons why. Most of the time it's because it's simply too dangerous, either because the water is too hot, too unstable or too cold.
It should go without saying that any hot spring that has large boiling bubbles in it is too hot to enter. In the most popular geothermal areas, these hot springs are fenced off and will have a warning sign telling you to take care. That may not be the case with all hot springs in Iceland however.
Any lake with icebergs floating in it is too cold to enter, don't bathe there and don't stand on the bergs as they can tip over at any given time and trap you in the water.
Other hot springs are on private property and the landowners do not care for masses of people going through their backyard, and some springs may be protected due to their historical importance.
Some of those look very appealing, however, and you might be tempted to have a dip. So it's always good to read up on the hot spring or pool you'd like to enter before jumping straight in. Here are a few ones that may look deceiving.
1. Geysir
Although it has almost entirely stopped spouting water into the air, the geyser Geysir still contains extremely hot water which is way too hot to enter.
The geothermal area surrounding Geysir has a variety of smaller geysers, including the famous Strokkur which erupts every few minutes. There are also several steaming pools or springs that look alluring, especially on a cold winter's day.
As this is one of the most frequently visited areas in Iceland, these hot springs are all fenced off, and warning signs can be found detailing that they are indeed up to 100°C hot.
However, in the year 2000 Geysir had an unexpected big eruption, and a large gathering of people that had been standing too closely had to run for their lives, with a couple of them burning their feet or legs on the scalding water. The earth surrounding the geysers can also be extremely hot, which is why people are asked to keep to the paths as to not sink their feet into the burning mud.
So it's always wise to take care at any geothermal area you may visit in Iceland.
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2. Grjotagja
Made famous around the world in a steamy scene between the characters of Jon Snow and Ygritte from Game of Thrones, Grjótagjá may look like the ideal place to take a warm bath. However, that's not the case.
The temperature of the water in Grjótagjá varies and became too hot for dips in the late 1970's (about 50°C). It's been cooling down since but may still be too hot to bathe in, depending on days and the earthquake activity.
Because of the varying heat of the water, loose rocks in the cave, and extremely slow water flow, it is now forbidden to bathe in the water. Just seeing it because of its spectacular beauty is well worth it though, and you can always go around the corner and bathe in Mývatn Nature Baths!
Grjótagjá (Rocky Cleft) is not close to Reykjavík. If you happen to be travelling in the North of Iceland, staying in Akureyri and want to explore the stunning nature around Lake Mývatn, then you're not far away from Grjótagjá.
To get there: Drive east from the village Reykjahlíð (that's on the Ring Road), for a couple of kilometres, then turn right just before you reach the road to Mývatn Nature Baths.
Find Lake Mývatn Tours here
3. Snorralaug
The Reykholt village in west Iceland is one of the most important historical locations in the country. It is here where the medieval historian, poet and lawmaker, Snorri Sturluson, lived and, apparently, bathed as well because it is here where you can find his pool, Snorralaug.
The pool is one of Iceland's oldest structures and since this is a historical location, bathing is forbidden. The temperature in the pool is said to vary, becoming extremely hot at times and so bathing there could also be dangerous.
The pool is very small, only around 4 metres in diameter and 0,7-1 metre deep. It would therefore not handle swarms of bathers and would quickly become dirty and unappealing for visitors.
However, visitors don't come here to bathe. They come here to visit the nearby Snorrastofa museum and learn about history, Norse mythology and the man who lent his name to the pool, Snorri Sturluson.
4. Blahver
With that beautiful blue colour, Bláhver looks like the ideal spring in which to bathe, appearing calm and showing no signs of geothermal activity. Your mind might instantly think of how great a picture you relaxing in the azure waters would look, but this hot spring is perfectly hiding its deadly hazards.
Not only is Bláhver scolding hot and any bathing attempt would result in severe burns, but its edges are fragile and could break if trodden on, making an escape hard if one would enter.
This hot spring, along with several others nearby in the geothermal area of Hveravellir near Lake Mývatn, is luckily fenced off so guests can only enjoy its beauty (and smell) from afar.
However, there is the perfect bathing pool close by which uses natural hot water from the area that has been cooled down.
5. Brimketill
This natural feature looks ideal for bathing, and some daredevils have entered its waters, such as can be seen in the video above. The clip is however shot years ago (on a very calm, nice and sunny day) before a ban was put up due to the incredibly dangerous surroundings of this natural pool.
Brimketill is not a hot spring, and its waters are far from being anything on the warm side. What you will get here is the ice cold Atlantic Sea, cold enough to give people hypothermia if they stay in for too long. On top of that, the slippery rocks are constantly being sprayed with seawater and these rocks are not a place you want to slip and fall.
On a beautiful, sunny day the water may look appealing, but the majority of the time this area has strong winds blowing through, with towering waves crashing on the rocks. Nice and sunny days in Iceland are also far and few between.
The name Brimketill means 'Whitewater Cauldron', due to the constant white horse of the breaking waves on the surrounding rocks. The sight is impressive to see, from a safe distance.
You can reach Brimketill by driving along the Reykjanes peninsula or joining a tour of the area.
See also: Brimketill on the Reykjanes Peninsula
What is your favourite hot spring? Do you have any favourite bathing spots in Iceland which were left out? Let us know in the comments below!
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Berlin Alexanderplatz est un roman d'Alfred Döblin publié en 1929. Il relate le parcours de Franz Biberkopf, délinquant à peine sorti de prison, dans le monde de la pègre dont il réalise qu'il lui est impossible de sortir. Un sondage de 2002, effectué auprès de cent écrivains du monde entier, l'a placé parmi les cent meilleurs livres de l'histoire.

Résumé
Livre premier
Franz Biberkopf, ancien souteneur condamné pour avoir tué sa compagne Ida, sort de la prison de Tegel après quatre ans de peine. Se réadaptant à la liberté, il se promet de rester honnête.

Livre deuxième
Franz s'essaie au commerce, aidé par son ami Meck et sa nouvelle compagne Lina. Il finit par se fixer dans la vente de journaux.

Livre troisième
Franz pratique maintenant le porte à porte pour toutes sortes d'articles. Il se vante d'avoir ainsi séduit une veuve, mais mal lui en prend : Lüders, l'une de ses connaissances, se rend chez celle-ci pour y voler, notamment les marchandises que Franz y a laissé. Choqué, Franz disparaît.

Livre quatrième
Franz Biberkopf se terre chez lui, dans le Berlin du peuple (description des abattoirs) et de la pègre (cambriolages).

Livre cinquième
Biberkopf a repris la vente de journaux sur l'Alexanderplatz. Il sympathise avec Reinhold, un séducteur taciturne qui, empêtré dans ses séductions répétées, tente à plusieurs reprises de les refiler à Franz, et y parvient avec la jeune Cilly. Franz, intéressé par le commerce de fruits d'un groupe dirigé par Pums, accepte de rentrer dans celui-ci (avec Reinhold) et se rend compte au dernier moment qu'il s'agit d'une couverture pour du cambriolage. Refusant dès lors de poursuivre, en pleine action, il est précipité hors d'une voiture par Reinhold et laissé pour mort.

Livre sixième
Amputé d'un bras après l'événement, Franz est hébergé par Herbert et Eva, couple d'amis proches d'avant la prison (Eva se prostituait pour lui avant Ida). Il se rétablit, soutenu par ces derniers, qui ne parviennent pas à le persuader de chercher compensation de la part de Pums. Ils lui trouvent en revanche une jeune créature, Mieze.

Livre septième
Désœuvré, tandis que Mieze se prostitue pour lui, Franz s'intéresse un temps à la politique, à la frayeur de son entourage, mais prend vite ses distances. Il retrouve Reinhold, sans idée de se venger : au contraire, Franz croit pouvoir tenir son serment d'honnêteté, et prouver par là sa force à son agresseur, qu'il considère toujours comme un ami.

Livre huitième
Franz Biberkopf décide d'intégrer la bande de Pums pour participer aux cambriolages et ne plus être souteneur, du moins pas uniquement. Il reste attaché à Mieze, bien qu'il la batte un soir, sur un accès de jalousie. Pendant ce temps, Reinhold, devant le spectacle d'un Franz rétabli, forme le projet de séduire Mieze. Il l'attire seule pour une sortie, un soir, hors de la ville, et devant la résistance de la jeune fille, il l'étrangle et l'enterre, aidé d'un complice, Karl, client de Mieze.

Livre neuvième
Franz Biberkopf, ne se doutant de rien, croit que Mieze l'a quitté et tombe dans une grande tristesse. Mais quand Karl vend la mèche et que le cadavre de Mieze est découvert, Franz est arrêté et tombe dans la démence. Reinhold, lui, s'enfuit et change d'identité, mais est tout de même emprisonné pour les larcins commis par son prête-nom. Sa couverture est pourtant bientôt éventée par un ancien compagnon de cellule. Condamné pour le meurtre de Mieze, Reinhold voit dans le même temps Franz innocenté. Franz Biberkopf bénéficie enfin d'assistance : on lui confie un poste de concierge suppléant dans une usine.

Style et contexte
Le roman se déroule dans les quartiers populaires proches de l'Alexanderplatz, dans le Berlin des années 1920. La narration est effectuée avec des points de vue multiples, et différents effets (sons, articles de journaux, chansons, discours, références à d'autres livres). Dépeignant la pègre berlinoise des années 1920, il fut la cible des autodafés nazis dès 1933.

Berlin Alexanderplatz rappelle Ulysse de James Joyce, Döblin ayant d'ailleurs réécrit son livre après avoir lu l'œuvre de l'Irlandais. On l'a également rapproché de John Dos Passos (Manhattan Transfer). La proximité avec Brecht, ami de Döblin, est également nette, les influences entre les deux auteurs ayant été réciproques. On a par ailleurs rapproché Berlin Alexanderplatz du Voyage au bout de la nuit de Céline .

Autre point particulier au roman, son style. Döblin se rapproche au plus près du dialecte berlinois, parlé par le milieu dans lequel baigne le personnage principal. Une grande place est laissée aux dialogues et à l'intériorisation des conversations, jusqu'à en faire un roman où « tout a lieu dans la maîtrise de la langue ».

Éditions

Édition originale allemande
 Berlin Alexanderplatz. Die Geschichte vom Franz Biberkopf, Berlin, G. Fischer, 1929

Éditions françaises
 Berlin Alexanderplatz, traduction par Zoya Motchane, préface de Pierre Mac Orlan, Paris, Gallimard, , 1970  ; réédition, Paris, Gallimard,  , 1980
 Berlin Alexanderplatz, nouvelle traduction par Olivier Le Lay, Paris, Gallimard, , 2009   ; réédition, Paris, Gallimard,  , 2010

Adaptations
La première adaptation du roman à l'écran fut réalisée en 1931 par Piel Jutzi et fut connue en France sous le titre de Sur le pavé de Berlin. Une seconde adaptation destinée à la télévision est due à Rainer Werner Fassbinder, en 1980, sous forme de série (quatorze épisodes et quinze heures trente au total). Une troisième adaptation réalisée par Burhan Qurbani sort en 2020.

Notes

Annexes

Bibliographie
  David B. Dollenmayer, The Berlin Novels of Alfred Döblin, University of California Press, 1992
  Peter Jelavich, Berlin Alexanderplatz. Radio, Film, And The Death Of Weimar Culture, University of California Press, 2006

Liens externes
 Berlin Alexanderplatz, portraits d'une ville sur Balises, webmagazine de la Bibliothèque publique d'information.

Roman allemand paru en 1929
Roman allemand adapté au cinéma
Roman allemand adapté à la télévision
Roman se déroulant à Berlin

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Must have experience with the We the People program, a comprehensive study of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. Must have experience supervising high school and middle social studies teachers teaching either American History, PIG, government, law or other related classes. Must have experience with ELL instruction. Must have an understanding of how to implement instructional materials and lessons from scholar sessions; must be willing to attend all planning sessions; must be willing to oversee all aspects of the program including reports, grants, facilitating scholars for each session; must have experience with the Mock Congressional hearing Must have experience with teacher surveys/evaluations and federal grant budgets.
Responsible for attending, facilitating scholars and teachers in the required professional development sessions; must agree to participate in follow-up meetings, budget reports and to develop materials for teachers to use in We The People: Bill of Rights and the Constitution classrooms.


The Kawasaki Racing Team were on a exhilarating upswing as the English duo of Tom Sykes and Jonathan Rea dominated both the races by finishing first and second twice. Meanwhile, the Welsh rider, Chaz Davies, came home in third place on his Ducati in both the races.
Race one started off with a bang when the Aprilia rider, Leon Haslam, took off like a rocket after the lights went out. However, by the time the race entered the second lap, it was the Kawasaki duo of Rea and Sykes who zoomed past Haslam to lead the pack. Rea and Sykes were battling each other for the lead for the first 14 laps. On lap 15 Sykes made his move and overtook Rea for the lead. The battle heated up as the race progressed. Sykes defended his lead quite well by putting in record pace, eventually winning at Donington Park for the fifth consecutive time. Rea eventually finished second. Meanwhile, behind the leading duo, Aprilia rider Haslam was fighting Ducati's Chaz Davies for the final podium place. After an intense battle, Davies finally overtook Haslam on lap 17 and held on to his position right till the chequered flag.
However, the main attraction of race one was Rea's fight with Sykes. On a few occasions, both the riders came perilously close to colliding. After that both Rea and Sykes gesticulated at each other. At the end of the race both the riders acknowledged the fact that there was nothing wrong between them.


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Depending on your location, winter's arrival can mean anything from extreme snow or rain to simply fewer riding opportunities.
A successful ramp-up of activity in the spring will be determined by your horse's hoof health over the coming months. Take action now to get feet in tip-top shape, and keep them healthy for your horse's lifetime.
If long turnout periods or riding aren't options, consider hand-walking as a daily supplementary activity (one that will also help you both work off any extra winter pounds).
Pulling shoes in the winter is a sound idea, agrees KC La Pierre, RJF, MEP, PhD, co-founder of the Institute of Applied Equine Podiatry, Inc. "From the perspective of allowing the frog and other cartilage structures to function with optimal pressure, and to eliminate snow and ice balls forming inside shoes, winter is an ideal time for a hors to go shoeless," he says.
If your horse lives in a stall during the winter, what he's standing on will have a direct impact on the health of his hoof.
Hoof condition is an indicator of each horse's individual responses to his genetics, environment, and activity. Some factors to discuss with your farrier include seasonal and regional climate variations, hoof growth rate, ground surfaces, activity types and amounts, nutrition, and the size and conformation of the horse at hand.
Another critical winter issue is hydration, or adequate water intake. La Pierre has a suggestion for early dehydration detection: "Most people check for dehydration by pinching the hide; that's way too late. Instead, grab the upper lib, rub it back and forth and lift it. There should be froth underneath the lip. If not, your horse has dry mouth, an early sign of poor hydration," he says. Trough heaters and heated water buckets with chew-proof, conduit-covered electrical cords are now widely available for keeping water drinkable; for safety, be sure heaters are plugged into a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet, and secure any loose cords.
Talk with a dozen horse owners, and you're likely to find as many different approaches to hoof care. Who's right?
"The only absolute in the horse industry is that there isn't one," says Taimuty. "There are countless theories, products, services, many of which are safe and effective. Owners must educate themselves across a broad knowledge base, and analyze each horse's individual circumstances to determine the best course of action." In other words, get to know your horse and his hooves, look at them daily, watch for small changes that might be a precursor to bigger problems. Whether your horse wears shoes year-round or not, make the hoof care decisions that are right for him as an individual.


Howdy y'all, folks. This is the late April 2017 fortnight's favorites selection : 7 artists in very different styles, Hillbilly bop, Bluegrass bop, Boogie woogie and Jumping Blues.
The first record is by a team, that of WALLIE & TEX ISABELL issued on the very small and rare Houston, TX Eddie's label circa 1951-52. Primarily a R&B label (I only know of saxman Clarence Green, and the first ever record of R&B/boogie pianist Little Willie Littlefield : this man will appear at the end of this selection), it could also release Hllbilly bop like these « Sugar cain gal » [sic] b/w « The good old days » (Eddie's 1219). The first tune is a jumping little one, where a lap-steel player – at last seemingly – is heard in Hawaïan style, and let lose himself very lovely. The backing is minimal : that steel, rhythm guitar, bass and vocal. A pretty nice track. Its flipside, a little less fast, is a fine ballad. One would like to hear more.
The second artist is not an unknown for any Hillblly bop addict. ROY COUNTS had two great sides on the California Bel Aire label in 1957 ; they are to be heard in the story of Jack Tucker (elsewhere in this site). Here we find him a bit later early '60's on the Jedco label (# 5009, location unknown)[1963, California, said DrunkenHobo], also issued on Commerce (# 5009, strangely)[acc. to DrunkenHobo, 2nd pressing, 1964]. « Temptation » is good uptempo in Bakersfield style. A great aggressive steel-guitar, which must be played by Ralph Mooney.
A legend now : LEON PAYNE ; this blind man was responsible for so many good records during the '50s on many labels too, always had sincere ballads. Here on T.N.T. from San Antonio, TX, he delivers a very nice « I'll still be around »; an atmospheric steel, the whole reminds one of Joe Carson on the 'D' label (« Careless words/Time lock »)[The story of Joe Carson is elsewhere in this site].
On to Bluegrass bop with the duet RALPH & ROY who do a fabulous job on Wolf-Tex (a Lancaster, KY label) # 105, « Mountains in Kentucky ». It's a very fast track, the banjo player offers a feat while the electric guitar has great Rockabilly style solo, too short. That same Wolf-Tex label also issued Harold Montgomery's « How much do you miss me » in 1961 (valued at 4 or 500 $), as well as « Ramblin' » Roy Cunningham (« Waves on the bayou »).
A fast Bopper again with BUD ALDEN & his Buckaroos from California, 1959 [DrunkenHobo rectifies: a 4* custom from Seattle, WA. 1957]. Was then Buck Owens involved in any way in this recording ? (So, if this a Seattle recording, there is no chance of ole' Buck involved). « When the ice worms nest again » [what a strange title] can be found on the Arctic label (# 701): a good guitar is embroiding the deep vocal of Leon Roach, unknown elsewhere.
From 1948, back to Eddie's label in Houston (# 1202), and the very first double-sider by « LITTLE WILLIE » LITTLEFIELD. « My best wishes » is a medium-paced opus, the rhythm is very heavy, and one detects in Littlefield's voice the influence of his mentor Amos Milburn, like in the latter's « Cinch blues ». The B-side « Little Willie's boogie » is a furious showcase of fast piano.
Finally BUDDY CUDD & his Show Buds deliver a fine Jimmie Rodgers influenced « No hard time blues » on the United Low Country # 1006, out of Hampton, S.C. A touch of yodel, a very good guitar (lot of echo). On the same label were Buddy Livingston & his All Girls Band, previously on Savannah, a Starday custom. But this is another story, as they say..
Sources : 45rpm and 78-world ; YouTube ; my own archives and collection.


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Finally, a 'Woman of the Year' We Can All Get Behind: Bono
By Vivian Kane | Celebrity | November 2, 2016 |
Glamour has released their list of Women of the Year for 2016, which includes notable inspirational feminists like Simone Biles, model Ashley Graham, Gwen Stefani (sure), and Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza, and Opal Tometi, the founders of the Black Lives Matter organization. Zendaya, "Emily Doe" (the woman who penned the powerful open letter to her rapist, Brock Turner), fashion mogul Miuccia Prada, and Nadia Murad, "the woman who stood up to ISIS" were also on the list. There was even a lifetime achievement award for Christine Lagarde, the first female finance minister of France and the first female managing director of the IMF.
But literally none of that matters because the list is topped by the most feminist feminist to ever feminist: Bono.
Finally, a powerful woman we can relate to, amirite?
Interestingly, the Glamour list has always included a man. Last year's Man of the Year was, perplexingly, Calvin Harris. But this year, they just decided to include their male honoree in the women's category because separating them "started to seem like that might be an outdated way of looking at things."
Bono made the list for founding the Poverty Is Sexist campaign, helping the world's poorest women. Bono himself said of the award, "The battle for gender equality can't be won unless men lead it along with women. We're largely responsible for the problem, so we have to be involved in the solutions."
That's a great sentiment, and one I totally agree with. Personally, it doesn't feel like we've come quite far enough to start eliminating spaces that have historically existed to shine an otherwise lacking spotlight on women. Plus, the logic of honoring a man trying to fight against the patriarchy by giving him an award usually designated for women is getting my lady-brain all tangled up.
Does Glamour Magazine know giving Bono the "Woman of the year" award for trying to undo patriarchy undercuts the entire point of the award?
— Travon Free (@Travon) November 1, 2016
But what do I know about feminism and womanhood? I mean, I'm no Bono.
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Marvin Lewis Not Sweating Lame-Duck Status After Saying He Wants An Extension In January
Posted on April 7, 2017 at 5:40 am
We are now just a couple of weeks away from the 2017 NFL Draft getting under way. And when it does, the Cincinnati Bengals will be entering the process with the second-longest-tenured head coach in the league in Marvin Lewis, which is a clear sign of stability and continuity.
But much of his tenure with the team has been anything but, and that has frequently included his contract status. Bengals owner Mike Brown has allowed Lewis to enter several seasons over the course of the past 14 years on the final year of his contract, and the 2017 season appears to be the latest one, in contrast to recent years. So what is different about this year over the past few? A couple of things.
For one thing, Cincinnati posted its first non-winning season since the 2010 season, when they finished in last place in the AFC North. The Bengals placed third with a 6-9-1 record in 2016.
From 2011 through 2015, Lewis took his team to the playoffs every year, for five consecutive seasons, even though that also came with five consecutive losses in the Wildcard Round—including one courtesy of the Steelers at the end of their 2015 season.
Considering that the Bengals went between the 1991 season to Lewis' third year in 2005 without making it to the postseason, however, what he has done in Cincinnati has to be deemed remarkable, taking them to the playoffs five years in a row, and six out of seven, seven times in all during an 11-year span.
So does the one blip during the 2016 season merit the owner foregoing what has become a seemingly annual tradition of giving Lewis a one-year contract extension in order to avoid entering the year with a lame-duck status? Not in and of itself.
But one has to wonder how much longer Lewis has with the team, as there have been persistent rumors of his interest in hanging it up in the near future. There were reports even last season that Lewis and then-Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson concocting a succession plan for the latter to take over for the former, the only roadblock to that being Brown's unwillingness to put it in writing. Jackson moved on to become the head coach of the Browns instead.
"I don't anticipate anything happening" on the contract front, Lewis recently told reporters. "It's not really something that's on my mind", he continued, and "I don't think it's on Mike's mind, either. I've gone into many seasons without a new contract. It's not a focus for me".
It's worth noting that Lewis' three previous one-year extensions all came at around this time in the year, but that is not expected to happen in 2017. Back in January, the veteran head coach said that "we'd like to agree to something at some point", and that "it puts everybody's mind at ease going forward for their futures. A lot of people in the building, it makes it easier for them".
Not this year it won't.
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Machine is currently in production and can be inspected in operation. However, there are some issues with the x axis rails and bearings which will have to be replaced in the future approx. $12,000 to replace.
The auto lubing does not work as well, so we just manually lube the machine.


As part of the Forest Practices Board's 2011 compliance audit program, the Board selected the Fort St. James District as the location for a full scope compliance audit. Within the district, the Board selected six woodlot licences for audit. The Board audited woodlot licences W0657, W0295, W1893, W1431, W1881 and W1888.
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Tony J. Hall, age 54, of Chambersburg, PA, formerly of Grafton, WI, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the Chambersburg Hospital due to complications of an accident.
He was born June 1, 1961 in Port Washington, WI; son of Camille Nawrocki and C. Monroe "Monnie" Hall. Tony grew up in Grafton, graduating from Grafton High School.
Tony entered the United States Army, stationed in Arizona, Germany, Maryland, South Korea and Texas; retiring after 22 years as a Staff Sergeant. He served in Iraq during the Iraqi War in the early 1990's.
On July 28, 1984, Tony married Ella Walker of Savannah, GA at Fort Huachuca in Arizona. He was last employed as a contractor, working under Hewlett Packard Corp. at the Letterkenny Army Depot where he worked as a Network Security Manager. He was a former member of Detrich-Brechbill Post 612 American Legion in St. Thomas, PA. Tony was an avid sports fan, with the Green Bay Packers being his #1 obsession.
Tony is survived by his wife Ella; two sons, Ronald Walker and wife Clorice of Chambersburg, PA and Shawn Budgett and wife Janell of Smithsburg, MD; nine grandchildren Mykeyma, Zenaisia, Myaisa, Ronald Jr., Anthony, Kaitlyn, Michael, Corey and Ella; his mother Camille Nawrocki of Cedarburg; two brothers Nate Hall and wife Anne of Grafton and Kyle Hall of DeForest; a sister Conny Schmit and husband Randy of the town of Grafton; four nephews and three nieces, other relatives and friends. In addition to his father, Tony was preceded in death by a brother John Hall and a sister Kitty Hall-Regan.
Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Saturday, April 9, 2016 in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Rd. Chambersburg, PA. Rev. Joe Pickens will officiate. The Family will receive friends from 6-8PM Friday at the funeral home.
A Prayer Service will be held at 1PM Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the POOLE FUNERAL HOME/Crematory, 203 N. Wisconsin St. Port Washington, WI. Father Mike Barrett of St. Joseph Catholic Church will preside. The Family will receive friends from 11AM-1PM Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service.
Burial will take place after the service with military honors at Opitz Cemetery, Mequon, WI.
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MONTEREY, Calif. — Gil de Ferran made his last qualifying run in style Friday at the famed Laguna Seca Raceway by capturing the overall pole position in his No. 66 XM Satellite Radio Acura ARX-02a prototype sports car for Saturday's Monterey Sports Car Championships.
De Ferran, who'll retire from active driving following Saturday's four-hour feature, started his special retirement weekend with an impressive pole run with a time of one minute, 11.206 seconds and a speed of 113.148 miles per hour to edge fellow Acura drivers David Brabham and Luis Diaz. This was de Ferran's third 2009 pole run.
The Acura 1-2-3 sweep marked the fifth time the automaker has taken the top three qualifying positions in the ten-race 2009 American Le Mans Series.
The de Ferran celebration began on Thursday with the unveiling of the special white livery of the No. 66 Acura in honor Gil's former CART team owner Jim Hall, who brought two historic Chaparral sports car to Laguna Seca this weekend. De Ferran won his first CART race for Hall in 1995 at Laguna Seca in the No. 8 Pennzoil car which also was on display this weekend. In addition, de Ferran is the Grand Marshall for the Monterey event.
De Ferran, who'll co-drive with Simon Pagenaud Saturday, had to fight off the challenges of Brabham and Diaz late in the 20-minute qualifying session. The pole was the seventh for de Ferran Motorsports in 2009.
Brabham, the current LMP1 point leader with Scott Sharp, was less than a tenth of a second off de Ferran's pole time with 1:11.298 and 113.002 m.p.h. in the No. 9 Patrón Highcroft Racing Acura ARX-02a. Brabham and Sharp can clinch the LMP1 team and driver titles Saturday by completing 70 per cent of the four-hour contest.
Diaz, who teamed with Adrian Fernandez this year to sweep the LMP2 class driver and team championships, was attempting to pull off a huge upset Friday by driving his No. 15 Lowe's Fernandez Acura ARX-01b LMP2 car to the overall pole. The personable Mexican driver set the pace throughout the qualifying session before de Ferran and Brabham nipped his clocking of 1.11.310 and 112.983 m.p.h.
The four-hour 2009 ALMS finale is set for 2:45 p.m. [PDT] Saturday on the 2.238-mile, 1-turn circuit.
GIL DE FERRAN (#66 XM Radio de Ferran Acura ARX-02a): "This was my last qualifying session, and it is emotional to win the pole today. Laguna Seca is a special place for me. I won my first U.S. race here. But when you strap yourself into the car, you do not think about anything but going fast for the pole. I was really driving hard and sliding the car like a go-kart today. This is exciting. But we have to remember we have a four-race on Saturday. Winning that race is our main goal."
LUIS DIAZ (#15 Lowe's Fernandez Acura ARX-01b): "This is a special weekend for the Lowe's Fernandez team. It is an end of an era for us. And what a way to go out with class championships. We have a chance to tie the Penske team with the most LMP2 class wins at eight. That is our desire on Saturday. We went much faster today than I thought we could. It feels great to qualify close to Gil and David with our LMP2 Acura. The Acura car has been tremendous all season and we want to finish with a win."
DAVID BRABHAM (#9 Patrón Highcroft Racing Acura ARX-02a): "This has been a tough weekend so far for our team, as we have several crew members with the flu. But that will not hinder our goal to win this championship. We'll be ready for the race."


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NFOWD, the national Disability Think Tank, and the only registered national network in the country is the well-recognized national apex federating body of NGOs working in the field of Disability in Bangladesh. Based on a consensus arrived through a National Seminar on persons with disabilities held in 1989, the National Forum of the Organizations Working with the Disabled (NFOWD) was formally established on February 3rd 1991 with a view to, safeguarding and promoting the rights and interests of people with disabilities in the society; lobbying with concerned government authorities/agencies to pass a national policy and subsequent legislation on disability. Having 230 active member organizations NFOWD is liaising with relevant government and non-government organizations to formulate a coordinated action plan towards establishing equal rights and participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres of national life and providing backstop services to the organizations working with people with disabilities.
Based on a set of core values & operating principles, NFOWD has worked out a set of strategic & organizational objectives in order to work towards achieving its vision. NFOWD is a member on the governing boards of the Jatiyo Protibondhi Unnayan Foundation and the National Social Welfare Council. It has also been a member of the National Coordination Committee and the National Executive Committee on Disability. It is also a member of the MOSW Committee on PRSP, the MOSW Committee on Ageing, and the National Committee on Monitoring the implementation of the CRPD. At the Regional level, it is a member of the South Asian Network on CBR & the Asia Pacific Disability Forum. At the international level, it is an accredited NGO under the UN on the CRPD. NFOWD provides all secretariat support to the national Disability Rights Watch Group and the Parliamentarians' Caucus on Disability.
Over the years NFOWD has gained a reputation & recognition within the country to work as the perfect interface between the Government & the NGOs in this field. UN-ESCAP has recognized this linkage as one of the 'best practices of GO-NGO Collaboration in this Region'. NFOWD has two administrative tiers – the General Body and the 15 member National Executive Committee, elected to office every two years, and operates all its functions through an independent Secretariat. It has major programs, such as, coordination includes networking, help build capacity of the member organizations and liaison with both local and international organizations and the government, raising awareness &NFOWD, the national Disability Think Tank, and the only registered national network in the country is the well-recognized national apex federating body of NGOs working in the field of Disability in Bangladesh. Based on a consensus arrived through a National Seminar on persons with disabilities held in 1989, the National Forum of the Organizations Working with the Disabled (NFOWD) was formally established on February 3rd 1991 with a view to, safeguarding and promoting the rights and interests of people with disabilities in the society; lobbying with concerned government authorities/agencies to pass a national policy and subsequent legislation on disability. Having 230 active member organizations NFOWD is liaising with relevant government and non-government organizations to formulate a coordinated action plan towards establishing equal rights and participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres of national life and providing backstop services to the organizations working with people with disabilities.


Thank You for the power of Your Holy Spirit that united so many people this weak in the midst of tragedy. Lord, we don't know why bad things happen but we do know that You will never forsake us and that the power of God will guide and strengthen us through whatever life throws at us. Let the choices that we make in this life be an inspired reflection of the cause of Jesus Christ. Helping those who cannot help themselves, giving without wanting anything in return, forgiving the unforgiveable and loving the unlovable. And as we worship, may we truly worship You God, not for the accolades of praise, not so that others can hear or see how much we give, but instead as a means of saying thank You for loving us so much that You don't see us for the mistakes and failures of the past but instead You see us as a new creation that has be redeemed through the intercession of Christ Jesus and His love.


The Gardenia headband is a classic and timeless design, yet up-to-date. This band is worn like a traditional headband and would particularly suit a hairstyle with height behind, a short hairstyle, or anyone want a simple, no-fuss design.
You can choose to leave the band unwrapped or wrap with a choice of ribbon colours to blend in with your hair or contrast.
DIMENSIONS – The design part along the band measure 24cm and the width 1-1.5 cm.


More than 12,500 refugees have been resettled in Canada by Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) since it negotiated an agreement with the government on March 5, 1979. This historic agreement established the framework for private agencies to sponsor more than 327,000 refugees for resettlement in Canada in the last 40 years.
The season of Lent and Easter is a time of mystery and power.
God is much bigger and more than a warm security blanket wrapping the Earth, and bigger than the whole solar system.
Can we talk about ageism?
A Winnipeg winter has many pleasures: plentiful sunshine, thick river ice for skating, cozy cafés and a wealth of artistic treasures. A Winnipeg winter is also long and challenging, hard on body and spirit.
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This Lenten season I find myself reflecting on the spiritual discipline of confession. What does a healthy practice of confession look like both individually and collectively?
For the first time in more than two decades, participants in the annual Camp Squeah paddle-a-thon will be navigating the Fraser River in the fall instead of the spring.
I love to bake and cook. Some years ago, while I was studying at Redeemer University College in Hamilton, Ont., money and time were in short supply, but there was a free television channel called WNED Buffalo/Toronto.
This cake is so good and easy; it is my favourite! Because it has no eggs or milk it is suitable for those who are vegetarian or vegan or those with an allergy to eggs.


Satisfy your strength training goals in the privacy of your own home with the Force USA Monster G3.
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The Monster G3 is an all-in-one comprehensive training solution. And with even further expansion potential, it's the gym that grows with you.
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Keep your training space tidy. The G3 includes built-in storage for your barbells, weight plates and cable attachments.
Expand your Function Trainer exercise range with the fully adjustable stabilizer bar and pad (F-STABILITYB). Ideal for isolated exercises. Also compatible with F-FTS-BASE & LFATFTS.
The F-G3-LEGPRESS option converts the G3 Smith Machine component into a vertical leg press.
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Beware of imitators! Make sure it's Force USA for the best quality AND compatible with all future Force USA expansion items. The G3 also includes the Core Trainer attachment.
Components of the Monster G3 are laser-cut to be precision perfect. Maximised structural integrity and easy assembly.
Train your whole body in one session. With so many possible training options you can perform Full Body Training in the most efficient and effective manner.
Break up your training days to be focussed on upper body or lower body. The Monster G3 lets you set up Split Training in seconds.
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Through an annuity trust, the trustee pays a certain sum annually to the beneficiaries for their respective lives or for a certain term of years. Upon the death of the last living individual beneficiary or upon the expiration of the term of years, the trustee transfers the remainder to or for the use of a qualified charity (if a charitable annuity trust). Beneficiaries receive at least 5% of the initial fair market value of the property transferred to the trust.


Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Are you beginning to get the picture of why I didn't think James would be good for Advent? Is he serious? Consider our worst problems as a gift?
Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when you get diagnosed with cancer or when you have to declare bankruptcy or when you just lost your job or when you just got served divorce papers.
Really? A sheer gift? A gift is supposed to be something good, something you want for Christmas or your birthday. A gift is supposed to be something the Holy Spirit graces you with for blessing other people. How can dark days or hard times or deep distress be a gift?
James is training us in a mentality. He's not saying these tests and challenges are great things we want more of in our lives. He's saying it's just going to happen. We can count on tests and challenges coming our way, especially if we are trying to follow Jesus. Didn't Jesus say as much? "In this world you will have trouble, but take courage. I have overcome the world!" John 16:33.
Jesus and James teach us we must change our mind as it relates to tests and challenges and general hard times. To "consider" something, as the text instructs, means to change the way you approach it. It is like "counting" one's weakness as strength, or "counting" a loss as a gain.
Remember in Philippians 2:5 where we see these words? "Have the same mind in you that was in Christ Jesus, who did not CONSIDER equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing?" THAT'S WHAT JAMES IS GETTING AT.
Remember in Philippians 2:3, where Paul put it like this? "Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility COUNT others more significant than yourselves?" THAT'S WHAT JAMES MEANS.
How we "consider" tests and challenges will determine the outcome they produce in our lives. Tests and challenges can utterly ruin people or renovate them. It cannot be over stressed how much the Christian faith depends on a changed or "renewed" mind. Faith is not about our ever-changing feelings. Our feelings can be a great gift or a total distraction. Faith is about the mind, and when I say mind, I don't mean brain. When Scripture speaks of the mind it speaks of the central core of one's personhood—the place where heart, strength, spirit, body, intellect, soul and will converge. It's why Scripture instructs us to "have the same MIND in you that was in Christ Jesus . . .," (See Philippians 2) or to "not be conformed any longer to the pattern of the world but be transformed by the renewing of your MIND" (see Romans 12:2).
So why must we change our mind with respect to how we consider tests and trials in our life?
because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
It's important to note that Christian discipleship is not training in how to be a stoic. It's not about how one reacts to trials but how one is willing to be broken by God in the midst of them. Again, note the distinction—not broken by the trials but broken by God in the midst of trials. To be broken by God means to be healed of our broken and willful ways of dealing with life. To be broken by God means to finally come to the place where we can admit that we do not have what it takes; that we have exhausted our resources, are at the end of our rope, and that we are poor in spirit. It means to finally be brought to the place where we are ready for an entirely new way of living life—God's way.
Perseverance does not mean "grinding or gutting it out" in our own strength. Perseverance, in the mind of Christ, means laying down our strength so that the strength of the Holy Spirit can rise up within us—not in spite of our weakness but because of it. Perseverance is not something we do. It's something the Holy Spirit does in us. It's excruciatingly hard but inestimably good which is why we are able to count our trials as "pure joy." I mean who does not want this outcome: "so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." That is God's agenda in our trials and tests. We can trust him.
The difference between your perseverance and the Holy Spirit's perseverance within you is all the difference in the world.
God our Father, help me to be thankful for my trials not because of them but because of you. This is where you meet me the best—where I need you the most. I feel so far away from this kind of faith. Come Holy Spirit and cause me to move from my feelings to the facts of faith where I can consider it pure joy to face hard times for then I will more truly face you. In Jesus name, Amen.
1. James was writing into a context of serious economic challenges for the people he addressed. What context is he writing into in your own life? In other words, what are your tests and trials at the moment?
2. Are there tests and trials in your past you can now look back upon and see how God used them to create maturity in your life and faith?
3. What difference do you see in "grinding it out" through your trials and allowing yourself to be "broken by God" in the midst of them? Can you see the difference between a stoic determination and a surrendered disposition.
4. Can you distinguish between your own strength of spirit to persevere and the Holy Spirit's perseverance within you?


This is part of a series dedicated to Baselworld 2017. Cara Barrett is editor of online specialist watch magazine Hodinkee.
Collectors, journalists, retailers, and plain old watch geeks, all flock to Baselworld. All of them are packed in to a 1.5 million square foot arena filled with temporary luxury boutiques (where you can't actually buy anything) showcasing tons of the latest models.
Despite this edition being slightly quieter than previous years, there was still a lot to see and plenty of trends to be examined.
Vintage-inspired pieces were everywhere. Omega, TAG Heuer, and Seiko (to name just a few), all released major timepieces with cues from their vintage predecessors.
One that was particularly exciting was the Longines Heritage 1945, a time-only model inspired by the personal watch of Hodinkee founder, Benjamin Clymer.
The second most notable vintage-inspired collection came from Omega, which released a trilogy of piece-for-piece remakes of watches that were originally launched in 1957.
The set includes a Railmaster, a Speedmaster, and Seamaster, and collectors were swarming around Omega's booth from the moment the show doors opened.
Much like at SIHH in January, it was clear that brands were feeling the burn of declining sales. Consequently a lot of watches we saw had lower price points and offered great value for money.
One particular star was the Grand Seiko SBGW253 in steel, which features an in-house caliber 9S64 movement and old-school good looks for $5,700.
NOMOS Glashütte, ever the favorite among minimalists, added the Club Campus to its line-up.
Available in either 36mm and 38mm, the watch features an unusual dial with both Roman and Arabic numerals and flashes of bright color. It retails for approximately $1,500, depending on which model you choose.
The world's biggest horological bonanza had some clear highs and lows. But, despite experiencing some doom-and-gloom of late, the watch industry is looking optimistically into the future.


During its press conference at the successful Frankfurt Motor Show, Honda Motor Europe announced that it will be targeting annual European sales of 200,000.
Highlighting the refreshed 2015 model line-up, which includes the all-new HR-V and Jazz, the hot hatch Civic Type R and updated Civic and CR-V, Philip Ross, Honda's Senior Vice President announced a significant investment in its UK manufacturing base as the means for Honda to work towards the aggressive growth target.
He commented: "We are confident that this range will satisfy and delight our existing customers, and bring in many more, as the breadth of our range and the quality of our product broadens the appeal of Honda to an ever wider audience."
At the conference, Ross spoke of the start of mass production of Honda's all-new hybrid supercar - the NSX - which features cutting edge technologies that embody Honda's daring spirit. He also confirmed the scheduled European launch of the 10th generation Civic from early 2017.
Honda's refreshed line-up means that the Japanese carmaker boasts one of the youngest product ranges in the industry.


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09th of December 2010
Northern Quarter wins 'Best Neighbourhood in Britain' award
Manchester's Northern Quarter, which was given new life when Muse Developments' Smithfield scheme kick started its regeneration in 1999, has been named 'Best Neighbourhood in Britain' by the Academy of Urbanism.
The quarter's contribution to cultural life in the city was acknowledged by the Academy's members, who include top architects, developers and designers.
Mike Payton, design and construction director at Muse Developments, is delighted that the transformation of the Northern Quarter has been recognised by this award. "The area had gone into dramatic decline in the 1980s," he said. "It was a real 'no go area of the city' and somewhere that people didn't want to walk past, let alone live!"
Continued Mike: "Working with Manchester City Council we carefully designed the Smithfield scheme to create a real sense of community, combining trendy apartments with independent and unique bars, restaurants and museums. It's now a destination area, and the 'cool' place to live within the city."
Matt Crompton, joint managing director at Muse, added: "We're incredibly proud of the work that has been achieved at Smithfield. It's what Muse is all about, regenerating declined areas into destination areas. The Northern Quarter is a prime example of how regeneration can have such a positive impact."
Judges were impressed by the Northern Quarter's charm after a visit over the summer. John Thompson, chairman of the Academy of Urbanism, said: "Thanks to a long-term programme of development and regeneration, the Northern Quarter has become a vibrant contemporary extension to Manchester city centre, while retaining its own character."
He continued: "The Academy of Urbanism created these awards to recognise places which have helped enhance local quality of life. The Northern Quarter is a wonderful example of this."
Still the largest single development site within the Northern Quarter, Smithfield continues to be at the forefront of Manchester's regeneration. Its fifth phase, an Express by Holiday Inn hotel, is due for completion next summer.
In addition there are plans to restore the superb Mackie Mayor building to its former glory. Negotiations into appropriate uses for this listed building are under way, but these may include bespoke office elements, public art and a visitor attraction as well as new public space.
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"New to the range – and the crowning glory of any drink, in the truest sense of the phrase: This piece of 'jewellery for bottles' is made of high-quality pewter, with a decorate "thumb lift", adorned with an intricate embossed HB logo and lovingly blackened by hand. Thus, this bottle top is not only a practical accessory, but also a decorative eye-catcher with a unique appearance. Making every drink a true delight!"


Interstitial laser therapy is a procedure that is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland). The therapy uses a cystoscope through a fiberoptic probe that is inserted into the prostate where it heats and destroys overgrown prostrate tissue. Heat energy is usually conducted for about three minutes and the process can be repeated to treat another area in the same region of the prostrate. The treatment requires local anesthesia and is typically performed as an outpatient procedure by an urologist. Once the procedure is complete, most patients will need to wear and manage a catheter while recuperating at home until bladder functions return to normal.


Magowan said this week that May has taken the Boot's menu in a more seasonal, farm-to-fork direction but not fancy. The menu changes a bit more often, he added.
May is using a lot of local artisan products, such as new plates and bowls by a North Carolina potter and Boxcarr Handmade Cheese. Despite the changes, May said prices will stay the same.
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The Relationship Between Substance Abuse and Mental Health
There has long been a connection between mental health and substance abuse. However, recently, the term 'dual disorders' has been used more frequently. Psychiatrists and medical researchers alike have discovered that mental problems can often lead to substance abuse, as patients self-medicate. Learn more about the duality of these disorders and how they relate to each other below.
Sobering Statistics
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) has said in no uncertain terms that there is a definite connection between the use of addictive substances and mental illness. Their research shows that patients suffering from mental health disorders are 20% more likely to be addicted to alcohol, 27% to cocaine, and 86% to cigarettes. Further, these people are responsible for a lot of the consumption of these addictive substances: 40% for cigarettes, 44% for cocaine, and 38% for alcohol.
Self-Medication
Self-medication is a serious problem among people with mental health disorders. Often, the pain gets to be too much for them to handle, so they'll turn to drugs or alcohol to alleviate their symptoms. Over time, they become reliant on these substances, which can lead to even more problems beyond addiction. For example, someone with a mental health disorder who becomes reliant on alcohol could easily drive around while intoxicated. They might not even realize that's a problem because intoxication has become such a way of life for them to cope.
Those who have been arrested for public intoxication or drug abuse often never have their underlying problems solved. If they serve time, they'll quickly return to their previous destructive behavior upon release. Many treatment facilities only address the addiction itself, leaving potential causes for the addiction—like mental illness—to stick around, which causes the harmful addiction to manifest again, even if the treatment facility and the patient thought it was gone for good. This creates an endless cycle of self-medication.
It's vitally important for anyone who has a substance abuse problem to seek treatment for their addiction, but it's also important to pursue a mental health evaluation. Determine if an underlying mental illness or disorder is present. If one is, your doctors will know to use dual diagnosis treatment, which is the only treatment that truly gives those struggling with these issues a chance for long-term recovery. Don't delay help. You can be on the road to recovery and a better future.


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Where can those chocolate eggs be?
Eggs beaten, made into omelettes.
They said you can't make one without breaking eggs.
The egg white as water, the yolk as heavy as blood.
Mine was, anyway, the promise of Adam.
Aim not for your fears, but for your hopes.
Even in the deepest darkness!
And the deprecating thorns and cape that drew his blood.
On the day He gave new life to Himself. Amazing right?
God died our days away with His pain, love, and light.
Those eggs look pretty that way….if any of this was about eggs anyway.


The Trustees must complete the ATO form Application to Register for the New Tax System Superannuation Entity (the form can be completed on-line at www.abr.gov.au). Funds can declare that they are a Self Managed Super Fund and hence elect to be regulated by the ATO.
They can also apply for an ABN, Tax File Number (TFN) and register for GST (registering for GST is not compulsory and a fund should think carefully about applying to be registered).
The ATO form can be submitted on-line however it would be prudent practise to make sure that a fund has a paper copy of this form signed by the trustees in its records.
The ATO has amended to process it uses to put new SMSFs onto their databases so that it is harder for super monies to be stolen or for people to access their super prior to retirement. They have also introduced a new SMSF member verification system so large super funds can know that they can transfer or rollover funds to legitimately established small super funds.


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Q: How do I automatically instantiate a singleton after a build? I have an ASP.NET 2 C# application that uses a Singleton to load a large list of Data from a Database.
The first request for this singleton very slow (as expected). The subsequent ones are very fast. Is there anyway to instantiate the singleton as soon as the project is built?

A: There is no way of populating a singleton from the database directly after it has been built without running the actual application. You could potentially speed it up by having the singleton be populated on a seperate thread from the rest of the application (in Application_Start) this however will not solve the slowdown issue if the singleton is used before it is fully loaded (and also requires the addition of locking logic).
Is there a specific reason why you're loading a large amount of data from the database into the singleton?

A: You could put the code to populate the singleton in the Application_Start method in global.asax.cs.
From MSDN:

Called when the first resource (such as a page) in an ASP.NET application is requested. The Application_Start method is called only one time during the life cycle of an application. You can use this method to perform startup tasks such as loading data into the cache and initializing static values.

A: Create it as an App_Start configuration class with WebActivator.
Assuming your application is setup as a virtual directory the code in App_Start will be called immediately after build.
Note, this will give you the appearance that your builds are "slow". Also note, if you get an exception during this code you will actually get a "build failure" with an arcane error message similar to:
Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation.. ASPRUNTIME    ProjectName
This is means you need to browse to your app in a browser to see the real error message.
We encountered all of this when we tied in EF Migrations into a App_Start configuration.

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Nicole Brown's Sister Slams Kim Kardashian for 'Beyond Inappropriate' O.J. Simpson Jokes Made on 'SNL'
Jacklyn Krol Published: October 14, 2021
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The sister of O.J. Simpson's late ex-wife, Nicole Brown, slammed Kim Kardashian for using the O.J. murder trial as comedy fuel during the reality star's Saturday Night Live monologue.
Speaking to TMZ regarding Kim's SNL appearance, Tanya Brown said that her sister's 1994 murder shouldn't be a joking matter and that Kim's comments were in "poor taste," especially considering the Kardashians' connection to the O.J. trial and Nicole's family.
Tanya said that Kim's references to her slain sister's murder were "beyond inappropriate and insensitive," and that she was left wondering if the Kardashians ever truly cared about Nicole to begin with. (Nicole was a close friend to Kim's mother, Kris Jenner.)
Tanya went on to say that Kim should have declined the "jokes" if the SNL writers did, in fact, come up with the monologue.
During her monologue on Oct. 9, Kardashian spoke about her late father, Robert Kardashian. Robert was one of the attorneys who worked as defense for O.J. during the 1995 murder trial. O.J. was infamously found not guilty during the trial, which received intense media attention.
"My father was and still is such an influence and inspiration to me, and I really credit him with opening my eyes to racial injustice. It's because of him that I met my first Black person," Kim said in the monologue.
"Anyone want to take a stab in the dark at who it was?" she added, referencing the murder case. (Nicole was found stabbed to death.) Kim later added that "O.J. does leave a mark. Or several. Or none at all — I still don't know."
Watch her full monologue below:
Source: Nicole Brown's Sister Slams Kim Kardashian for 'Beyond Inappropriate' O.J. Simpson Jokes Made on 'SNL'
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