On our tour of Western Europe, my friends and I spent three days in Paris, exploring as much of the city as we could. Surprisingly, we got several highlights of this magical city done in a small amount of time- I'll explain how in this blog. The best part about Paris is the Metro, which will get you anywhere in no time at all. We didn't get a metro pass for this short trip, but chose to just buy about twenty tickets at a time and split the cost. Our days in Paris were May 16-May 18, 2017. This was still pre-tourist season, but it was getting busier as summer was quickly approaching.
Our starting point to Paris was in Mons, Belgium, where my friend's family lives. We picked up our friend from the Brussels airport on May 14th and headed to the Mons train station at 7:20 am on May 16th. We bought our train tickets about 2 months before our trip to Paris because prices were quickly rising. We took the high-speed Thalys train, made a few connections, and arrived in the Paris-Nord train station around lunch-time.
The train station is about 10-15 minutes from Monmarte, a very scenic area, famous for its beautiful Sacre Ceour church and artists. We locked our belongings in a giant locker at the train station and took a bus to Monmarte. This was the only time we would be close to Monmarte as it is further away from the heart of Paris. The bus dropped us off at the bottom of the lengthy stairs, which led to the incredible Sacre Ceour church. At the top, we could see the entire city as well as the beautiful inside of this enormous church. Surrounding this church are multiple artists who paint their favorite views of their beloved city. Paintings ranged from 20 euro to hundreds, and they were well worth every penny. I just did not have it in my budget to buy one though I really did want to take them all home with me. Next, we had lunch at the famous café, Le Consulat, which is the most photographed and posted café in all of Paris. We had omelets and tap water. Thankfully, Paris will serve you tap water for free, unlike any other place that we visited in Germany or the Netherlands. After lunch, we took a bus back to the station, retrieved our belongings from the lockers, and took the metro to our Airbnb apartment.
Our Airbnb in Paris was not as great as all the other ones we stayed in throughout this trip. We made it to the entrance of the apartment, but it was locked with a key pad. We checked the rule book on our Airbnb booking online and could not find the code so we were locked out. When we called the host she said, "The code is online," and hung up! Luckily, another apartment resident arrived and let us in. I looked just now, and this apartment is no longer available on Airbnb, so that's good. This was the only bad experience we had out of our 6 Airbnb stays during our Europe travels. I still think Airbnb is the best way to travel affordably, just read all the reviews before booking. Once we retrieved the passcode, we got our key, dropped our stuff off, and headed to the Eiffel Tower.
Just a few left turns took us to the Metro, which got us to the most famous street in the world in just a few minutes. Packed with locals and tourist alike, Avenue des Champs-Élysées runs between the Place de la Concorde and the Place Charles de Gaulle and is home to the famous Arch de Triomphe. Guards and rails blocked underneath this massive structure as a ceremony was being conducted at the time. However, there were plenty of available spots for great pictures. We continued down the street, seeing the beautiful architecture of uniform buildings with iron terraces. The famous bridge, covered in gold statues and carvings was incredibly busy. We decided to enjoy it from afar and make our way to the Eiffel Tower. This large structure that is the epitome of Paris beauty is far bigger than I ever imagined and is just as romantic as I pictured it to be. Vendors selling roses stopped couples nearby, convincing men to buy the love of their life a red flower to express their feelings. The Chainsmoker's recent single, Paris, was literally playing everywhere, and cheap key chains and souvenirs were laid out, begging for tourists to pick them up. We splurged this evening and ate at a nice restaurant as nothing is cheap around the Eiffel Tower. Unfortunately, I got sick off of seared tuna steak and we had to turn in before night-time approached and the tower lights lit up the sky.
I felt much better the next day, which was good because we had no time to spare. After eating a quick breakfast of boiled eggs and yogurt, which we grabbed the day before in a grocery store, we headed off for more adventures in Paris. This day was filled with admiring famous paintings, window shopping, and lots of eating! We left about 8 am to beat the crowd to the Louvre. Only waiting about 30 minutes in line, we spent about 2 hours in a museum that could take weeks to completely accomplish. Da Vinci's Mona Lisa resides inside this massive structure, but don't have high hopes. I found all the other paintings much more beautiful. Why she is so famous is still beside me.
After exiting the museum, we enjoyed the view as we strolled the sidewalk that was lining the Seine River. Unfortunately, the bridge that was once famous for its love locks had been stripped of the massive amount of metal that had been weighing it down. A few locks remained on the light posts, but the bridge was mostly bare. My favorite part of this walk was the green boxes atop the river guard walls, which looked like nothing early in the morning while they were closed. However, when their owners came to open them, the boxes proved to be filled with old French novels, souvenirs, and paintings of the city. For lunch, we headed to Le Marais, which is located in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements of Paris, consisting of lovely cafés and secret passages that open up into gorgeous boutiques. We went inside Galerie Vivienne.
Next we headed to the part of Paris that was way out of our league, but we didn't care. The first stop was at Galeries Lafayette- the very first department store ever built. Filled with Gucci, Prada, and 300 euro sundresses, we breezed through each level admiring the exquisiteness of it all. The real reason we came to this store was for the view. Galeries Lafayette has a terrace at the very top that displayed the most spectacular view of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Palais Garnier.
The department store was surrounded by other high end shops so we window shopped until we reached the famous Laduree macarons. Some visitors bought dozens of flavors, but we each just bought one each as we were still full from lunch. Heads up, the salted caramel macaroon is a great choice! We got some chuckles from the employees as we took several pictures in the adorable shop, but hey, it was our first time in Paris!
Next on the list was to buy some food for a picnic that evening. We took the Metro to Rue Montorgueil Market Street, where bakeries, cheese and wine shops, and rotisseries line the streets and fill it with mouth-watering aromas. We each grabbed the dinner of our choice and took the Metro again to Promenade Plantee, an old railroad bridge that has been transformed into a park. I had never seen anything like this. We climbed up the stairs and entered into a narrow pathway surrounded by trees and flowers with benches for stopping to enjoy the nature.
Our last stop for the day was the famous Rue Cremenieux. Each house on this street is painted a different, pastel color. No one knows why, but the residents have maintained this tradition, making this neighborhood a fun little walk to enjoy when sightseeing nearby.
We left at 9:15 on our last day and walked to Saint Chappelle, the famous church. The stained glass windows were very ornate, but other than that it was not really worth 11 euro. The Sacre Ceour and all the other churches in Germany and the Netherlands were way more impressive and free. I don't regret seeing it as it was beautiful, I just wouldn't go again. However, I could have marveled at the Notre Dame all day long, and it was free. The detail in every inch of its architecture explains vividly why the Notre Dame took 200 years to complete. A story unfolds in the carvings that completely cover the solid stone walls of this church. On the inside, a herd of people uniformly circled around the outside of the pews, reading the history behind such a masterpiece as a choir was beautifully singing American hymns.
For lunch, we walked to the lively Latin Quarter, which is filled with cheap, delicious food and souvenirs. Crêperie Chez Suzette on Rue de Huchette caught our attention as it served savory crepes that were perfect for lunch or dinner, and were only 5 euro if ordered to-go at the window. I got one filled with Mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, onions, and red bell pepper… best thing I've ever eaten in my life, no lie. We crossed the street and got the cutest gelato dessert at Amorino. The server sculpted my frozen treat into a rose on top of a small cone.
Down the street was the famous, Museum D'Orsay, where we got through the line fairly quickly and received a student discount of 2 euro off our ticket. Though the Louvre displayed all types of art, this museum contained mostly paintings, but they were amazing. At the top of this museum was a giant clock that was perfect for silhouette pictures so be sure not to miss it.
That evening, we headed back to the Latin Quarter to eat a cheap dinner and grab souvenirs. I'm a coffee addict so, of course, I NEEDED a Paris mug and my friend got her sister a book from a small bookstore that would be every bookworm's dream come true. Shakespeare & Co. is a small store with books that reach up to the ceiling. Outside, there was a guitarist playing and singing for visitor's enjoyment, and tips.
Our last day in Paris ended with a light rain just as we finished walking back to our apartment. We opened the window, brewed some coffee, and relaxed to the pitter-patter of the rain as we prepared for a train ride to Germany the next morning.
Paris can be done in 3 days; however, if you want to enjoy everything that this magical city has to offer, I recommend staying at least a week.
I hope this detailed itinerary of my trip to this breathtaking city has given you the sense of urgency to visit Paris yourself. I promise you won't regret it!
Go to my Products & Discounts Page to see the things I bought for my trip to Europe.


Nissan said it is "co-operating" with an inquiry by U.S. regulators, following reports that the carmaker is being investigated over executive pay disclosures.
It comes as the firm's former chairman Carlos Ghosn faces charges of financial misconduct in Japan.
"I can confirm that we have received an inquiry from the SEC, and are cooperating fully. We cannot provide further details," a spokesperson for Nissan said.
Last month, it said an internal investigation had found Mr Ghosn received "improper payments" totalling €7.8m ($8.9m; £6.9m) from a joint venture between the carmaker and Mitsubishi.
This follows the recent indictment in Japan of Nissan and its former chairman Carlos Ghosn on allegations of financial misconduct. Former Nissan director Greg Kelly was also indicted.
Ghosn, who headed the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, was arrested on November 19, 2018.
Ghosn is charged of understating his compensation by more than $80 million over a period of eight years. He also faces a charge of having allegedly plotted to transfer his personal losses to Nissan's books.
The latest charges were filed on January 11. Ghosn has denied any wrongdoing.
In November, Nissan had said its internal investigation showed that over many years, Ghosn was reporting compensation amounts in the Tokyo Stock Exchange securities report that were less than the actual amount, in order to reduce the disclosed amount of compensation.
Nissan added that numerous other significant acts of misconduct were uncovered, such as personal use of company assets.
As a result, Ghosn was ousted as Chairman of Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMTOF.PK) and also was temporarily replaced as head of French automaker Renault SA (RNSDY.PK, RNSDF.PK, RNT.L).
Last Friday, Renault said its board of directors decided to provide the company with a new governance structure and to institute a separation of the functions of Chairman of the Board and CEO.
The Board co-opted Jean-Dominique Senard as new Director and also elected him Chairman. It appointed Thierry Bolloré as CEO.


Natural philosophy or the philosophy of nature (from Latin philosophia naturalis), is a term applied to the study of nature and the physical universe that was dominant before the development of modern science. It is considered to be the precursor of natural sciences such as physics.
Natural Philosophy was an system of general education that nurtured and developed towards evolving the polymath potential in all individuals.


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Nothing further was heard from the aircraft. It never reached its intended target and when it failed to return, was declared Missing In Action (MIA). In the 71 years since, no trace has been found of the aircraft or pilot Warwick Rose and his brave young crew.


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When Will and Kate are away, the Cambridge kiddos are under the watchful eye of a nanny. Maria Teresa Turrion Borralo, the woman who cares for the little royals, is trained in both security and self-defense should an elevated need to protect them arise. Reportedly, though, Meghan and Harry are planning on forgoing a nanny in favor of having the Duchess's mother, Doria Ragland, help when she can. According to Marie Claire, Doria is planning on splitting her time between her home base of Los Angeles and the U.K. We'll be curious to see if the couple makes their child follow these rules imposed on the Cambridge kids.
Because Harry and Meghan's little one isn't high up in succession to the throne, he or she is not automatically given a title of Prince or Princess. There is a possibility that Queen Elizabeth II will hand down a decree to change that (as she did for Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis), but if not, Cheat Sheet points out that it gives the Sussex baby a more relaxed approach to being a royal. Harry and Meghan's cutie can enjoy more time out of the public eye than, say, Prince George, who will have more royal obligations as he gets older since he is currently third in line to the throne. This is how the British royal line of succession works.


A man who threw gasoline at an RCMP officer prior to his arrest is facing assault and uttering threat charges, Mounties said Tuesday.
The 20-year-old from Calmar was arrested Monday in Leduc County following reports of a break and enter.
Police said when they located and approached the man he began uttering threats at an officer "while throwing gasoline at the member and throughout the building structure," a news release said.
After a brief altercation the man was arrested. The building was damaged by the resulting fire.
"We are very thankful no one was seriously injured," Leduc RCMP Const. Bridget Morla said in a news release.
Brian Austin Wurtz is facing charges of assault, uttering threats, two counts of break and enter, arson, resist arrest and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.


Adventure Camp is an awesome place for kids entering grade 2 to grade 6. Combining spirituality and fun, games and friendship is a recipe for a great week at Maple Grove. Adventure camp provides a week that can provide a lifetime impact. Memories, friendship and most importantly, grow in their faith and knowledge of the Lord Jesus.
Adventure Camp at Maple Grove is packed full of fun things to do. Time at the pool, crafts, cool games with Tom and Pete. Lawn bowling, Lakeside Resort and a day at White Willow Horse farm. New at Maple Grove is Pickleball and a Gaga Ball court. Registration starts at 4:00 on Sunday afternoon in the Main Office.
Adventure Camp at Maple Grove is packed full of fun things to do. Time at the pool, crafts, cool games with Tom and Pete. Lawn bowling, Lakeside Resort and a day at White Willow Horse farm. New at Maple Grove this summer is Pickleball and a Gaga Ball court.
Adventure Camp is a high energy, action packed week. Filled with games, sports, swimming, camp fires and adventure that will increase every camper's hunger for God. Come ready for an amazing adventure!


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Streatham Current weather report
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Today's weather is turning out to be partly cloudy. The visibility is going to be around 10 km i.e. 6 miles and an atmospheric pressure of 1042 mb . The daytime temperature is going to reach 6 °c and the temperature is going to dip to 3 °c at night. It will be dry with no precipitation and cloud covering 17% of the sky, the humidity will be around 73%.
Tomorrow weather is forecasted to be fog. The visibility is going to be around 4 km i.e. 2 miles and an atmospheric pressure of 1038 mb. The daytime temperature is going to reach 7 °c and the temperature is going to dip to 0 °c at night. It will be dry with no precipitation and cloud covering 80% of the sky, the humidity will be around 95%.
On Thursday weather will be partly cloudy with daytime temperature reaching 11 °c. Night time temperature are expected to be 4 °c.It will be dry with no precipitation. The visibility is going to be around 6 km i.e. 3 miles and an atmospheric pressure of 1030 mb. It will be dry with no precipitation and cloud covering 44% of the sky, the humidity will be around 91%.
Friday seems to be partly cloudy. Streatham, United Kingdom visibility is going to be around 7 km i.e. 4 miles and an atmospheric pressure of 1021 mb. The daytime temperature is going to reach 6 °c and the temperature is going to dip to 2 °c at night. It will be dry with no precipitation and cloud covering 45% of the sky, the humidity will be around 89%.
Patchy rain possible will be the weather pattern for the Saturday. The visibility is going to be around 9 km i.e. 5 miles and an atmospheric pressure of 1013 mb. The daytime temperature is going to reach 8 °c and the temperature is going to dip to 4 °c at night. It will be mostly dry with little or no precipitation and cloud covering 76% of the sky, the humidity will be around 88%.
Weekly Weather Report for Streatham, United Kingdom
Looking at the weather in Streatham, United Kingdom over the next 7 days, the maximum temperature will be 12℃ (or 53℉) on Monday 27th January at around 12 pm. In the same week the minimum temperature will be 0℃ (or 31℉) on Wednesday 22nd January at around 9 pm.
The national weather service for Streatham, United Kingdom is reporting Monday 27th January to be the wettest day in the coming week with around 3.40mm (or 0.1 inches) of rainfall. Make sure to carry an umbrella if you are out and about in Streatham, United Kingdom.
The windiest of all days will be Monday 27th January as wind will reach 30mph (or 48kmph) at around 9 am.
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Posted: August 4, 2014 by Torry Holt. Tagged football, football camps, Holt Brothers Football Camp, NFL, raleigh football camps
When we were kids, we played football in the yard…well, pretty much anywhere there was room to toss and catch a ball. That's where Terrence and I got our start. We were always goofing around, saying we were going to be these famous football players. But that's where dreams begin. We see kids at our Holt Brothers Football Camp with the same dreams that we had. That inspires us to inspire them.
We've done a camp in Gibsonville, our hometown, for 15 years. And we started the camp in Raleigh three years ago. We wanted to pass on what we learned to the kids, kind of like bringing the NFL to North Carolina. Learning from players who have been through Pop Warner all the way to the NFL makes our camp unique, players like Isaac Bruce, Corey Chavous, London Fletcher and Tiquan Underwood — all of whom come to our camp and teach our kids. These guys want to give back and do so by teaching the fundamentals of success on and off the field. Whether it's teaching a drill or a life lesson, we all bring the same energy to this camp as we did when we played under the stadium lights.
Speaking of energy — the kids bring it. This year's camp included 350 children. That's a lot of energy. For four hours they were running drills, playing 7 on 7, asking questions and kicking butt. There was even some hula hooping (it helps with flexibility, I promise). All the while, smiles on their faces. This energy, camaraderie and excitement for the game is what makes it all worth it. The best part is seeing kids who have been at camp before. Seeing their growth energizes me and my brother. It is clear they are listening and applying the knowledge.
I always like to say, "What you put in is what you get out." Well, after a lot of hard work, this year's camp set the bar high. As we continue to grow the Holt Brothers Football Camp for generations to come, it will take a lot of work and support. Thanks to these inspiring kids, we're energized and ready for it. See you at next year's camp.
(By the way, we don't do this alone. We get help from area high school coaches, volunteers from Camp Kesem and our corporate sponsors. Thanks to Rex Healthcare, Moe's Southwest Grill, Crabtree Valley Mall and the St. Louis Rams, we were able to underwrite scholarships that allowed children from the Boys & Girls Clubs and the YMCA to attend. Peace. And thank you.)
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Students and staff from JPC took part in the first ever Wirral Mayoral celebration of SMSC in schools.
As an outstanding school that is well known for leading the way in our education of 'the whole child', JPC is proud to have been part of this excellent event.
We look forward to continuing to lead the way in this vital area of students' education.
See the article below for more information and pictures of the event.
If you would like to see the video we created for the event, please contact Mrs O'Meara at the school to arrange a viewing.


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Hyundai Creta To Get A Mild Feature Update Soon
Hyundai is planning to introduce a mild update on the Creta SUV. Like its sibling, the Kia Seltos which was updated recently, the Creta will get additional features while some features will be omitted from the lineup.
As per the leaked document, the E and S variant will now get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Support for the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system while the 10.25-inch unit offered on the SX and SX(O) variants will continue to come with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Currently, both 8-inch and 10.25-inch touchscreen units are offered with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.
Currently, the remote engine start is limited to the SX(O) MT variant only which is available with a diesel engine only. With the update, the remote engine start will be introduced on the SX variant as well and will be available with both manual and automatic transmission options. The updated Creta will also get new voice commands, welcome greetings feature and Over Air Updates (OTA) for the 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system which is limited to the SX and SX(O) variants only. The SX and SX(O) variants will also get a soft paint finish on the dashboard that will lend the cabin a more premium feel.
While other variants will receive new features, the base-spec E variant will lose features like electrically adjustable ORVMs, turn indicators on ORVMs, luggage lamp and passenger side seat pocket.
Other features on the Creta will continue to remain as such. It will continue to get features like LED headlamps, panoramic sunroof, auto-dimming IRVM, digital instrument cluster, push-button start, auto AC with rear AC vents, Bose sound system, electrically adjustable driver's seat, parking camera, air purifier, upto 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, electronic stability control, hill launch assist and tyre pressure monitoring system.
Under the hood, things will remain unchanged. It will continue to get three engine options: 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (115PS/144Nm), 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine (140PS/242Nm) and a 1.5-litre diesel engine (115PS/250Nm). The 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines are offered with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard with an option of CVT and 6-speed automatic with petrol and diesel engines, respectively. The 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine is offered with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission only. While Kia recently introduced an IMT transmission option on the 1.5-litre Seltos petrol, Hyundai is not planning to introduce an iMT transmission on the Creta.
Hyundai is expected to launch the updated Creta in the coming few weeks. Prices are expected to remain largely unchanged due to the feature update but Hyundai might introduce a minor price hike due to the increased cost of raw materials. It is currently priced from Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 17.67 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It will continue to take on the likes of the Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks, Renault Duster and upcoming SUVs like the Skoda Kushaq and the Volkswagen Taigun.


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Python Client for BigQuery Data Transfer API
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`BigQuery Data Transfer API`_: allows users to transfer data from partner SaaS applications to Google BigQuery on a scheduled, managed basis.

- `Client Library Documentation`_
- `Product Documentation`_

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.. _BigQuery Data Transfer API: https://cloud.google.com/bigquery/transfer/
.. _Client Library Documentation: https://cloud.google.com/python/docs/reference/bigquerydatatransfer/latest
.. _Product Documentation:  https://cloud.google.com/bigquery/transfer/

Quick Start
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In order to use this library, you first need to go through the following steps:

1. `Select or create a Cloud Platform project.`_
2. `Enable billing for your project.`_
3. `Enable the BigQuery Data Transfer API.`_
4. `Setup Authentication.`_

.. _Select or create a Cloud Platform project.: https://console.cloud.google.com/project
.. _Enable billing for your project.: https://cloud.google.com/billing/docs/how-to/modify-project#enable_billing_for_a_project
.. _Enable the BigQuery Data Transfer API.:  https://cloud.google.com/bigquery/transfer/
.. _Setup Authentication.: https://googleapis.dev/python/google-api-core/latest/auth.html

Installation
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Install this library in a `virtualenv`_ using pip. `virtualenv`_ is a tool to
create isolated Python environments. The basic problem it addresses is one of
dependencies and versions, and indirectly permissions.

With `virtualenv`_, it's possible to install this library without needing system
install permissions, and without clashing with the installed system
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.. _`virtualenv`: https://virtualenv.pypa.io/en/latest/

Code samples and snippets
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Code samples and snippets live in the `samples/` folder.

Supported Python Versions
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Our client libraries are compatible with all current `active`_ and `maintenance`_ versions of
Python.

Python >= 3.7

.. _active: https://devguide.python.org/devcycle/#in-development-main-branch
.. _maintenance: https://devguide.python.org/devcycle/#maintenance-branches

Unsupported Python Versions
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Python <= 3.6

If you are using an `end-of-life`_
version of Python, we recommend that you update as soon as possible to an actively supported version.

.. _end-of-life: https://devguide.python.org/devcycle/#end-of-life-branches

Mac/Linux
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.. code-block:: console

    pip install virtualenv
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    source <your-env>/bin/activate
    <your-env>/bin/pip install google-cloud-bigquery-datatransfer

Windows
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Next Steps
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-  Read the `Client Library Documentation`_ for BigQuery Data Transfer API
   to see other available methods on the client.
-  Read the `BigQuery Data Transfer API Product documentation`_ to learn
   more about the product and see How-to Guides.
-  View this `README`_ to see the full list of Cloud
   APIs that we cover.

.. _BigQuery Data Transfer API Product documentation:  https://cloud.google.com/bigquery/transfer/
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Texas Governor to Send National Guard Troops to Border
Written by Jack Kenny
Texas Governor Rick Perry announced plans Monday to send 1,000 Texas National Guard troops to the Mexican border to deal with the massive wave of illegal immigration by children. Perry had previously asked the Obama administration to provide the same number of federal troops in an ongoing debate over how to deal with the flood of new immigrants.
"The price of inaction is too high for Texas to pay," Perry said at a news conference. During the nine months ending June 30, more than 57,000 children, most of them from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, have been detained at the U.S.-Mexico border, twice the number arriving last year, according to U.S. government data. President Obama is scheduled to meet in the next few days with the leaders of those three countries to seek cooperation the flood of children coming to the United States, Reuters reported.
Perry said the National Guard would help with the state's surveillance and deploy some of its assets, including aircraft, to monitor the border. The news drew a lukewarm response from the White House, where Press Secretary Josh Earnest neither endorsed nor spoke against the move. "If this deployment does move forward, it is the kind of step that we would like to see be coordinated and integrated with the ongoing response there," Earnest told reporters. The Obama administration has requested $3.7 billion to feed and shelter the children, many of whom are expected to be in the country for months or even years before getting a deportation hearing. Republicans in Congress have so far held up action on the request, demanding greater security on the border before the granting of aid.
Perry's action could place pressure on the Obama administration, which has increased the number of border patrol agents, to take further action to deal with the border crisis. It could also boost Perry's standing among conservatives in the party who have opposed bipartisan efforts at immigration reform that remove penalties and grant "a path to citizenship" for those who are here illegally. Perry, who ran for president in 2012, is considered a potential contender for the 2016 nomination. A new Gallup shows one in six people now call immigration the most pressing problem facing the United States, a sharp rise from just one month ago, when only five percent said immigration topped their list of concerns.
Tom Payan, director of the Mexico Center at Rice University's Baker Institute, said the guard troops would likely play supporting roles to the federal presence on the border and be deployed for a short period of time. "The operational impact is limited," Payan said. "This forces one to think that this is a political move by Rick Perry."
Nothing in the Constitution prohibits the states from defending their borders. In fact, the Constitution does not even mention "Immigration," though it does authorize Congress "To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization" and provides that "The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened), against domestic Violence."
The Constitution also provides that the "Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight" — the intent being to authorize Congress to prohibit the importation of slaves beginning in 1808, which in fact did happen.
Under the 10th Amendment, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people."
In the 2012 case Arizona v. United States, the Supreme Court, in a 5-3 decision, upheld Arizona's power to investigate immigration status, but rejected provisions of the state law that empowered state law enforcement officials to arrest and detain undocumented aliens.
"It is fundamental that foreign countries concerned about the status, safety, and security of their nationals in the United States must be able to confer and communicate on this subject with one national sovereign, not the 50 separate States," Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote for the court majority.
Photo of Gov. Rick Perry: AP Images


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Michigan Dad Died Running Race — Six Years Later His Son Finished It For Him
This past Saturday, 14-year-old Jake Kinzler completed the 40th annual Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K in Grand Rapids, Michigan, while wearing his late father's running shoes.
Jake's dad, Jason Kinzler, died of a heart attack while running the same race six years ago, on May 14, 2011. Jason, whom family members described as a "pillar of health," was one mile from the finish line when he collapsed.
"When he passed away I told my mom … someday I want to finish the race in his shoes," Jake Kinzler told WXMI-TV. "I remember she told me she said, 'I kept the shoes because I knew you would say that someday.'"
Jake's mother, Kristi Kinzler, waited for her son at the 14-mile mark, where he traded his own running shoes for his father's size 12 sneakers.
"I was thinking about him just running there next to me and what it was like for him running in these shoes, and what it would have been like if he would have been able to continue," the teen told WZZM-TV.
Jake's older sister Hannah also participated in Saturday's race. Together, they raised more than $16,000 for the Jason Kinzler First Family Foundation, a nonprofit the Kinzlers created in the wake of the beloved husband and father's death.
According to the JKFFF website, the foundation helps to provide financial aid for "families with minor children who have experienced the unexpected loss of a primary care-giver."
Ahead of the race, the siblings created a video in which they share memories of their father and why the race means so much to their family.
"Not only are we doing it for him but we're helping raise money and awareness for other families who have gone through similar things that we have," Hannah, 16, told WXMI.
To learn more about the Kinzler family and their cause, visit the JKFFF website or Facebook page.
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Rock sensations Good Charlotte are back with their highly anticipated fifth full-length album 'Cardiology' almost exactly 10 years after their self-titled debut put them on the map as one of the most exciting bands of the decade.
Originally formed as a pop-punk band in Waldorf, Maryland, in 1996, Good Charlotte�vocalist Joel Madden, guitarist Benji Madden, guitarist Billy Martin, bassist Paul Thomas and the latest edition, drummer Dean Butterworth�have penned countless mainstream radio hits such as �The Anthem,� �Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous� and �Hold On.�
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The University of Hawai'i basketball team kept it close for the first 35 minutes, but came up short in the closing minutes of a 68-59 loss at UC Davis in a Big West Conference game at The Pavilion at Davis, Calif., on Thursday.
The Warriors had a 47-45 lead with under eight minutes remaining, but the Aggies went on a 15-4 run over the next four minutes to take a 60-51 lead that it would not relinquish the rest of the way.
Hawai'i dropped to 14-14 overall and 8-7 in the conference; UC Davis improved to 19-11 overall and 11-4 with its second victory over the Warriors this season.
Jack Purchase made five 3-pointers and scored 15 points to lead the Warriors. He also grabbed a team-high nine rebounds. Noah Allen added 13 points and eight rebounds, and Gibson Johnson contributed 12 points and five rebounds.
The Warriors trailed for most of the first half, and UC Davis had a 30-27 lead at intermission. However, Hawai'i led by as many as six points early in the second half before the Aggies made their late surge.
In the most glaring statistic of the game, Hawai'i went 0 for 1 on free throws, while the Aggies went 8 for 17.
The Warriors will remain on the road to play at Long Beach State to close the regular season on Saturday. UC Davis will play at UC Irvine on Saturday in a game that will determine the regular-season championship.
More details will be reported as it becomes available.


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UF students are required to have a Gatorlink email account and to check it on a regular basis. Important information is sent to students via their UF email address. This is the official means of communication between the university and students. Students are accountable for reading all official email messages and being familiar with their content.
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Home»Sports»Women's soccer cruises to America East title
Women's soccer cruises to America East title
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Danes Dynasty. It has a nice ring to it.
For the third time in four years, the University at Albany women's soccer team is America East conference champions.
Behind two goals from freshman Jasmine Colbert, UAlbany knocked off UMass Lowell 5-1 at Casey Stadium Sunday afternoon, sending their senior class out with a title.
"At this point you're so happy for the players," head coach Nick Bochette said. "It's their hard work, their effort, their mentality, positivity, and diligence that makes this happen. All the success we've had over the last few years is down to them.
"We have a senior class right now who have won three out of four America East titles. I think that speaks pretty loudly to who they are and what they're all about and how they compete."
44 seconds into the match, Jada Colbert, the 2018 America East Rookie of the Year, took a long through ball from senior Mariah Williams and ripped a shot past UMass Lowell goalkeeper Julia Schneider for a 1-0 lead.
It was the first goal allowed by Schneider all postseason long.
In their quarterfinals/ semifinals matchups, Williams scored the lone goals in two 1-0 wins over UNH and Hartford.
In the 20th minute, Jasmine Colbert joined her sister on the score sheet, evading the defense and burying a shot off the cross inside the box to make it 2-0. The score would remain for the rest of the first half.
To begin the second, the Danes would come out firing. Colbert added another goal in the 61st minute to build the lead to three, off an assist from AE Defender of the Year Caroline Kopp.
UAlbany goalkeeper Andrea Lightner's lone blemish of the postseason came in the 76th minute when midfielder Lily Fabian ripped a shot into the top left corner of the net. It was the only goal she allowed all playoffs.
That goal cut the deficit to 3-1.
UAlbany didn't waver. They responded with goals by Cavanaugh and Cristina Cernuto in the 79th and 88th minutes.
"That was the dagger I think," Bochette said reflecting back on the Cavanaugh goal. "And credit to UMass Lowell for coming out and putting us under pressure in the second half. They played like the championship-caliber team that they are. But that was it for us. We just needed to get a foothold back on the game.
The Great Danes outshot the River Hawks 23-8 for the match.
Williams was named the most outstanding player for the tournament. She finished with two assists in the game and six total points for the tournament. Williams, Megan Cavanaugh and the Colbert sisters were all selected as part of the All-Tournament team.
The five goals scored by the Great Danes were the most by a single team in an America East title game since Hartford defeated Towson 8-0 in 1997. It's also the most goals a conference team has scored in a single game this season.
Bochette, who was an assistant under Caitlin Cucchiella during their back to back titles in 2015-16, wins his first title as head coach.
UAlbany's backline did a brilliant job of neutralizing Rachel Morrier, the 2018 America East Midfielder of the Year, who had 10 goals and 26 points coming in.
The 2018 team finishes 8-1-1 at home this season. They also came in as the second best scoring team in the conference averaging just over two goals per game.
They finish the season on a six-game winning streak, outscoring their opponents 15-1 in that span.
UAlbany's championship season will continue with an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.
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The Marathon podium was topped by three Ethiopians, albeit with two now competing for Bahrain. Shitaye Eshete won in a solid PB of 2:24:52 (previous 2:25:35 in Dubai, 2016) with her fellow Bahranian Mimi Belete in 3rd with a marathon debut of 2:26:04 and Birke Dibele who remains competing for Ethiopia came in second.
For a long time in the women's race the leading group comprised seven runners and they went through halfway in 1:13:23. At 30 kilometres the leading group had been reduced to five: along with Shitaye Eshete, Birke Debele and Mimi Belete were Bahrain's Tejitu Daba and Sylvia Kibet of Kenya. Daba and Kibet were the first to drop off the pace and the remaining trio reached 35k in 2:00:58. "At this point I wasn't sure what to do because we were still all together. That began to change and I knew it would be my day," said Shitaye Eshete, who went clear with around four kilometres remaining.
The 27-year-old Shitaye Eshete ran a personal best of 2:24:51. Her husband, Shumi Dechasa, who also runs for Bahrain, might also have been a contender for honours but the 2014 Haspa Marathon Hamburg champion developed an injury.
Leigh James of London's Heathside was the first GB female in 3:06:18.
Another huge congrats goes to Julia of Carbs and Kilometers for completing her challenge 4 Marathons in 4 weeks in under 4 hrs. Hamburg 3:49:15, London. 3:55:33,Brighton (pacing )3:59:36, Manchester 3:53:13.
Won by Natasha Cockram (@TashaCockram).
Having run in the USA from 2011-2015, Natasha now runs for the brilliantly named Mickey Morris Racing Team. She won in 2:44:58, reports Fast Running, beating her PB by more than four minutes and the second place (Andrea Rowlands, 2:58:56) by a huge 14 minutes. Natasha has recently run a 10k PB (35:17) in the Brecon Carreg Cardiff Bay 10K and 2 seconds off her Half Marathon PB in Llanelli Half Marathon in Feb (77:55). So, despite apparently being plagued by injury last year, the Welsh Trail Half-Marathon champion seems to be doing rather well in 2018!
It was only Alison's second Marathon after London in 2016 (3:13:24). She ran a Half Marathon PB in March (82:23) at the Balloch to Clydebank Half Marathon but has mainly focussed on shorter races and XC in the last year and a half so this is an excellent run from the Fife AC jog-leader.
Results not up but I'd love to hear about anyone who has done it.
Marathon (105 laps plus 195 metres), half marathon (52 laps plus 300 m) and relay (up to 4 runners to complete the marathon distance). Does anyone have any info about this?
Won by Belarusian, Volha Mazuronak in 2:25:25. She ran her PB of 2:23:54 in London in 2016 where she raised eyebrows, especially of Mara Yamauchi (though the blog post has been removed), when she ran "1:13.19 for the first half, 1:10.35 for the second half (2:21 pace). with her last 2195m covered in an astonishing 7'08" compared with 7'17" for the winner of the race - Sumgong". The London Marathon organisers defended Mazuronak, noting she had given a blood test for doping before the race.(wikipedia) She finished in fifth place at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Top GB runner was Jennifer Hrmo Barclay in 3:47:33.
Julia Rhie in 3:01:12 beating last year's 3:01:47 but no where near the course record of 2:41:45. She ran 2:58:17 in New York in Nov 17.
I can't tell from the results what county runners come from without knowing the city.
Won by 28 year old doctor and South Tyrol Ultra Skyrace record holder, Daniela Oemus, in 2:55:29. No GB runners.
Nikolina Sustic (Wings for Life World Run in Zadar 2016) of Croatia in 2:51:04. No GB runners.


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Jan 8, 2022 Collection Target, Finance Minister, Henry Musasizi, John Rujoki Musinguzi, Matia Kasaija, Rental Tax Compliance System, rTCS, State Minister of Finance, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), URA, URA Commissioner General
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UGANDA, Kampala | Real Muloodi News | The Ministry of Finance has set an ambitious collections target for the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) for the coming financial year. The Authority will have to have to bring in revenues amounting to USh25.5Tn in FY2022/23, an increment of USh3Tn.
Of this, USh23.755Tn is projected to be raised from tax revenue, with USh1.761Tn from Non Tax revenue sources.
Henry Musasizi, the State Minister of Finance, made this revelation while tabling the National Budget Framework Paper for 2022/23.
The ambitious collections target comes at a time when URA is grappling with revenue shortfalls, largely because of COVID-19.
In the FY2021/22, URA registered a shortfall of about USh2.3Tn, having collected USh19.2Tn out of the target USh21.6Tn.
"This target was approved by Parliament before the impact of COVID-19 set in, and macroeconomic variables that affect revenue like GDP growth were projected at 6 per cent, yet by the end of the financial year the GDP growth was at 3 per cent," explained John Rujoki Musinguzi, URA Commissioner General to reporters on July 15.
Even though the collections target was not reached, URA managed to post 14.9 per cent revenue growth, the highest in the last four financial years, said Musinguzi.
In the first quarter of this current financial year, URA registered another shortfall of USh499.4Bn, after collecting USh4.45Tn revenues out of its target of USh4.95Tn.
In the second quarter which ended this December, URA is targeted to collect USh6.1Tn.
It is crucial that URA meets their revenue collections target to contribute to funding the national budget and slow the ever-escalating public debt crisis. According to the 2020 Auditor General's report, public debt shot to a very concerning Shs65Tn, up from Shs49Tn in 2019.
Tax to GDP Ratio
President Museveni, while officiating URA's 30th anniversary on September 15, chastised the Authority for failing to increase the Tax to GDP ratio, which has stagnated between 12 per cent and 13 per cent in the last 20 years.
Musinguzi believes that the Tax to GDP ratio can be increased if all Ugandans willingly join the tax register and start paying their tax obligations. Currently, the tax register has 1.8 million tax payers out of a population of around 48 million people, meaning the few are carrying the weight of Uganda's entire tax burden.
URA anticipates of raising the number of registered taxpayers to 2.1 million by the end of this financial year.
"We would like to increase our Tax GDP Ratio from the current 13 per cent to at least 20 per cent, we would like every citizen to honor their civic obligation of tax compliance and treat it as a noble duty," he said.
Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, has also appealed to the public to start paying their fair share of taxes. He too says he is not happy with the current 13 per cent tax to GDP, but also not happy with borrowing.
"I am not proud to be a borrower and these days in Parliament and Cabinet, they call me Minister of Borrowing – it's not interesting because every week or two I am forced to go to Cabinet or Parliament to seek permission to borrow," he said.
"The president under marked me and said 'Kasaija, you are praising 13 per cent yet your tax GDP is ratio that's not impressive. 13 per cent is too little for our tax strategy; we want it to go to 20 per cent. The lower that tax to GDP rate is, the less you will have a balanced budget because the revenue coming from taxes are not sufficient to help you to finance all the budget therefore I have to borrow to finance those projects'," he added.
How URA Plans to Meet Its Increased Target
URA has launched numerous revenue mobilisation strategies, with the goal to finance Uganda's budget and save it from devastating external loans. Among these include;
Rental Tax Compliance System (rTCS): In an effort to enhance tax compliance among rental property owners, URA has implemented rTCS; a software application used to determine the highest priority individuals or corporations likely to be underpaying their rental income tax obligations. A pilot of the system was deployed in December 2021, and investigations into non-compliant landlords are currently underway.
Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS): URA has developed the EFRIS electronic invoicing and e-receipt solution for VAT declaration in commercial transactions. Once a transaction is initiated, the details are transmitted to the URA in real time to generate electronic receipts and electronic invoices. Transactional data or copies are digitally stored in the system, thereby eliminating the risk of losing paper documents. EFRIS came into force in Uganda on July 1, 2020. Its use became mandatory in 2021, and taxpayers who do not adapt to the system will be penalised. EFRIS has contributed to the 14.7 per cent growth in VAT collections.
Digital Tax Stamps (DTS): Tamper-proof physical paper or numerical markings, known as Digital tax stamps, are applied to goods or their packaging with security features and codes to prevent counterfeiting. It also helps in tracking and tracing goods. URA introduced the digital tax stamp to combat illicit trade, seal revenue leakages, boost collection and increase efficiency in managing taxpayer compliance. DTS contributed to 16.8 per cent growth in Excise Duty in FY2020/21.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): A tax dispute arises where there is disagreement between the tax payer and URA on the tax payable. Traditionally, the courts of law have been the most commonly used approach to dispute resolution. With ADR, other methods are employed to resolve the dispute before it reaches legal action, to include conciliation, mediation, arbitration, and neutral evaluation.
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On Thursday October 12, a small asteroid estimated to be between 10 and 30 meters in size is going to be the subject of international attention as a global team of scientists observe its orbit past the Earth.
The asteroid, known as 2012 TC4, is due to pass us by at an altitude of around 44,000km (27,300 miles). This is lower than the altitude that the majority of geosynchronous satellites orbit the Earth. Its predicted that TC4 will be closest to the Earth as it passes just south of Australia, at around 05.41 GMT.
The main reason that this particular asteroid is of interest is that it gives astronomers the perfect chance to test the global asteroid pre-warning system. This system, known as the International Asteroid Warning Network, is made up of a worldwide network of observatories, universities and research labs. This system identifies asteroids which have been identified as due to pass close to Earth, predicting their possible orbit and size. The close approach of TC4 on Thursday will allow the accuracy of the warning system to be tested.
The idea is to help avoid events such as the meteoroid which exploded above Chelyabinsk, Russia in 2013, injuring over 1,200 people. That particular meteoroid had not been picked up by any warning system and as such took us all quite by surprise.
In contrast, scientists have been tracking TC4 with Paul Chodas, manager of the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) explaining that: "This is the perfect target for such an exercise because while we know the orbit of 2012 TC4 well enough to be absolutely certain it will not impact Earth, we haven't established its exact path just yet. It will be incumbent upon the observatories to get a fix on the asteroid as it approaches, and work together to obtain follow-up observations than make more refined asteroid orbit determinations possible."
Professor Vishnu Reddy, based at the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory agrees that the study of TC4 allows for the collaboration between many different organizations, saying: "This is a team effort that involves more than a dozen observatories, universities and labs across the globe so we can collectively learn the strengths and limitations of our near-Earth object observation capabilities. This effort will exercise the entire system, to include the initial and follow-up observations, precise orbit determination, and international communications."
When speaking to The Guardian, Detlef Koschny, from the European Space Agency's Near-Earth Object programme said that: "For us this is a test case. We are practising for the real serious case." The majority of scientists do indeed believe that it's only a matter of time before the Earth is again hit by a massive asteroid, although as yet there are no predictions as to when this might happen. And indeed if it did, currently there is little we could do about it other than evacuate the areas thought to be most at risk.


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Despite consisting primarily of water, a hydrogel can be manipulated to demonstrate 100 to 1000 times the strength of competing gels, according to the product's manufacturer, AGT Sciences Ltd. (West Yorkshire, UK; www.agtsciences.com). The gel can be employed in a range of medical applications, including wound care, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and orthopedics.
The flexible properties of the gel derive from the covalent bonds formed by two elastic-like molecules. Modifying the number of bonds enables the manipulation of the gel to exhibit the desired physiochemical properties. It can be altered to be thick, thin, or sticky, depending on the application. The hydrogel can also hold molecules of other substances, regardless of whether they are water soluble or water insoluble, according to the company.
Although the polymer gel can be supplied in either liquid or solid form, the latter can have a water content exceeding 90% and still exhibit high mechanical strength. It also can be extruded into films. Furthermore, the cross-linking reaction is unaffected by the presence of other substances and is reversible, if desired. Additional properties of the nontoxic hydrogel include temperature and radiation resistance.
AGT is exploring a variety of medical applications for the hydrogel through its extensive R&D endeavors. Among its focuses is the use of the gel in wound dressings. The company anticipates that the product could be incorporated into diagnostic dressings designed to relay such data as the pH of the wound bed, presence of enzymes, and level of bacterial infection. Sustained release of infection-fighting agents from antibacterial dressings could also be facilitated by the hydrogel.
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Duration: A slow ride with a family takes approximately 6 hours, including stops.
Classification: Easy riding, with gradients at Wroxall and Appuldurcombe, mainly off road. For little or tired legs, there is a chance to shorten the route by catching the train between Sandown and Shanklin.
The Isle of Wight is a stronghold for Red Squirrels, these tufty-eared endearing animals – spared the invasion of the larger, more aggressive grey squirrels by the Solent – are on the cycle route called the Red Squirrel Trail, so be on high alert!
Listed as one of "150 Great Days Out'' by Sustrans, the family friendly Red Squirrel Trail is perfect for cyclists who prefer car-free cycling on mainly flat, gentle routes. Most of this trail is based on smooth cycleways which were created from disused railway lines and make for a lovely leisurely cycle through the heart of the Island's countryside.
At Appuldurcome pick up the Worsley Trail (GL44)/Sunshine Trail', (Route 23) so called because of the record amounts of sunshine this part of the Island receives. Follow the trail across the fields, through Freemantle Gate. This section is also uphill but once through he gate, the trail heads downhill. Or, if you do not want to go across the field, carry on up to road to the house and go left at the marked track. Follow the gravel path past the farm animals and Llamas. It is, here, well worth a stop off at the pretty village of Godshill with its delightful medieval church, model village, charming thatched-roofed cottages and winding main-street lined with plenty of places to stop for a drink.
Back on the trail head to Merstone, a ghostly deserted station with grass growing over the platform, the rare cowslips making it otherworldly. Take time to look for split hazelnuts – evidence of red squirrels. Look for dreys – squirrel nests – in tree forks or hollows, often constructed from twigs and lined with moss and hair.
You will soon come to a Junction. It is here you need to decide if you want to take the fork to Newport and on to Cowes or take the shorter route and head for home. If you do take the trail to Newport look out for the trolls under the bridges!
Stop off in the town and take time to look around where there are many places to see. Do check out the historic town centres on two elegant squares with Georgian and Victorian architecture surrounding them, with the town's quay a short distance away. The Museum of Island History, and the Newport Roman Villa all within walking distance of the centre.
1.4 miles away is Carisbrooke Castle to the West of the town centre is the 12th century fort most famous for imprisoning Charles I after his defeat in the English Civil War.
Travel 1.5 miles to the East and you will find the Isle of Wight's most recently added animal attraction Owl and Monkey Haven, and also the Robin Hill Adventure Park and Garden.
Carrying on up to Cowes, look out across the Medina Estuary to the far shore where the rusting hulk of the paddle steamer 'Ryde' still survives.
Then you're quickly on a fecund avenue of green trees off-road. Following the Medina estuary along a wildlife-rich former railway track. Keep your eye out for the elusive red squirrels in the tunnel of trees on the way. They are there!
Cowes is famous for its many independent shops but mostly for its sailing so it is well worth a visit, You can charter your own boat from here. You can even jump on the town's charmingly antiquated chain ferry with your bike to cross the river Medina to East Cowes.
1.2 miles from here is Osborne House, once the home of Queen Victoria. "It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot" said Queen Victoria of Osborne House.
Heading back home pick up the junction and past buttercup meadows, ancient woodlands and marshland to Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve with its bird and squirrel hide. The red squirrels there are used to visitors, so take them some snacks to get really close and take a selfie! Keep your eyes out for the red admirals on the nettles, listen to birds, and marvel at geese in the field, flapping away with chests puffed out. The Isle of Wight is also one of the few places in England where you can still see a Glanville Fritillary butterfly so keep your eyes out for them too.
At Alverstone you will cross a road by the old Alverstone rail Station marked 'Sandown 1m'. If you detour left here for half a mile you will come to Borthwood Copse which used to be part of a much larger hunting forest. Queen Isabella de Fortibus, the medieval Queen of the Isle of Wight, is said to have watched the deer from here. Whilst you may not see deer this is a fantastic atmospheric walk which takes you through woods that are home to the red squirrel. It is a particularly beautiful place to be when the trees take on their autumn colours in October and early November. Dormice are also prevalent here, although rarely seen.
Back on the path stop off at Peddlers a specialist cafe for cyclists. And if you like your food the Garlic Farm is only half a mile ride from here. It has a little community of Red Squirrels living in the trees above the farm. They like to scamper down to the area outside the cafe, down a wall and along a rope to pick up food left for them.
Carry on until you reach Sandown Station – if you're tired you can catch the train home from here, but we strongly suggest heading to the Island's coastline down Station Avenue where you will hit the Esplanade. The seawall path from Sandown to Shanklin is a breath-taking ride and an excellent spot for an ice cream stop!
At the end of the coast road head to Shanklin Chine – another hot spot for red squirrels. Finally take the steep hill up past the Chine Inn and go down Everton Lane. Turm left on to Chine Avenue. Stop off in Shanklin old village with it's pretty thatched houses and pubs for a well earnt rest!


Building on last year's success, the Women's Health and Fitness Summit are again offering 'The Platform'.
The Platform is an opportunity for 4 new presenters to get a leg up into the speaking circuit. CEO Mish believes that the only way we can bring more attention to Women's health is to create a new wave of inspiring presenters.
"In the age of the TED talk, it is simply not acceptable to read from a Power Point. An audience wants to be entertained. They want to be inspired. If we want women's health on the agenda, then our presentations have to be at the highest level to get the speaking opportunities and to ultimately deliver our key messages", she says.
The Platform presenters are mentored over 6 months and complete a training package, that will see them ready for any future presenting opportunities. They also receive a professionally filmed copy of heir presentation and feedback on how to write applications, thus allowing them to apply for other professional speaking gigs. Their 20-minute presentation has to be polished to the point of no notes, and they are not allowed to stand behind a lectern.
The Platform is a unique opportunity that is rarely seen in any other formal conferences.
"When I applied for The Platform I had no idea of the adventure that was about to begin, I embarked on a journey of personal and professional growth that allowed me to take risks despite fear, create and take opportunities, and connect with an incredible tribe of passionate and influential women, who are at the forefront of creating change and deeply impacting those around them.
The WHFS is open to Fitness Professionals, Allied Health Professionals and the general public who share a keen interest in women's health and well-being.
Applications close for The Platform on Friday 10th February 2017 at 5pm.