– If you have to drive over a kerb or similar obstacle, drive very slowly and as near as possible at a right angle to the kerb. – Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres. – Inspect the tyres regularly for damage (cuts, cracks or blisters, etc.). Remove any foreign objects embedded in the treads.
– Mark tyres when you remove them to indicate the direction of rotation. This ensures you will be able to install them correctly when you replace them. – When removed, the wheels and/or tyres should be stored in a cool, dry and preferably dark location. – Store tyres in a vertical position if they are not fitted on wheel rims.
New tyres have to be run in. The tread depth of new tyres may vary, according to the type and make of tyre and the tread pattern.
Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily visible. If you notice unusual vibrations or the car pulling to one side, this may indicate that one of the tyres is damaged. The tyres should be checked immediately by an Authorised Service Centre.
An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the direction of rotation on tyres with directional tread. Always observe the direction of rotation indicated when fitting the wheel. This guarantees optimum grip and helps to avoid aquaplaning, excessive noise and wear.
• New tyres do not have maximum grip in the first 500 km. Drive particularly carefully to avoid risk of accident.
• Never drive with damaged tyres. This may cause an accident.
• If you notice unusual vibration or if the vehicle pulls to one side when driving, stop the vehicle immediately and check the tyres for damage.
The correct tyre pressure can be seen on the sticker on the inside of the tank flap.
1. Read the required tyre inflation pressure from the sticker. The values refer to Summer tyres. For Winter tyres, you must add 0.2 bar to the values given on the sticker.
2. The tyre pressures should only be checked when the tyres are cold. The slightly raised pressures of warm tyres must not be reduced.
3. Adjust the tyre pressure to the load you are carrying.
The correct tyre pressure is especially important at high speeds. The pressure should therefore be checked at least once a month and before starting a journey.
A tyre can easily burst if the pressure is too low, causing an accident!
• At continuously high speeds, a tyre with insufficient pressure flexes more. In this way it becomes too hot, and this can cause tread separation and tyre blow-out. Always observe the recommended tyre pressures.
• If the tyre pressure is too low or too high, the tyres will wear prematurely and the vehicle will not handle well. Risk of accident!
Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel consumption.
The service life of tyres is dependent on tyre pressure, driving style and fitting.
The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm high "tread wear indicators", fig. 134, running across the tread. Depending on the make, there will be six to eight of them evenly spaced around the tyre. Markings on the tyre sidewall (for instance the letters "TWI" or other symbols) indicate the positions of the tread wear indicators. The minimum tread depth required by law is 1.6 mm (measured in the tread grooves next to the tread wear indicators). Worn tyres must be replaced. Different figures may apply in export countries ⇒ .
Incorrect tyre pressure causes premature wear and could cause tyre blow-out. For this reason, the tyre pressure should be checked at least once per month.
Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard braking all increase tyre wear.
If the front tyres are worn considerably more than the rear ones it is advisable to change them around as shown, fig. 135. All the tyres will then last for about the same time.
The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. However, various factors encountered in normal driving can cause them to become unbalanced, which results in steering vibration. Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as they otherwise cause excessive wear on steering, suspension and tyres. A wheel must also be rebalanced when a new tyre is fitted.
Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessive tyre wear, impairing the safety of the vehicle. If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the wheel alignment checked by an Authorised Service Centre.
There is a serious danger of accidents if a tyre bursts during driving!
• The tyres must be replaced at the latest when the tread is worn down to the tread wear indicators. Failure to do so could result in an accident. Worn tyres do not grip well at high speeds on wet roads. There is also a greater risk of "aquaplaning".
• At continuously high speeds, a tyre with insufficient pressure flexes more. This causes it to overheat. This can cause tread separation and tyre blow-out. Risk of accident. Always observe the recommended tyre pressures.
• If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the running gear checked by an Authorised Service Centre.
• Keep chemicals such as oil, fuel and brake fluid away from tyres.
• Damaged wheels and tyres must be replaced immediately!
New tyres and wheels have to be run-in.
• "Reinforced" denotes heavy-duty tyres.
The manufacturing date is also indicated on the tyre sidewall (possibly only on the inner side of the wheel). "DOT... 1103..." means, for example, that the tyre was produced in the 11th week of 2003. We recommend that work on tyres and wheels is carried out by an Authorised Service Centre. They are familiar with the procedure and have the necessary special tools and spare parts as well as the proper facilities for disposing of the old tyres. Any Authorised Service Centre has full information on the technical requirements when installing or changing tyres, wheels or wheel trims.
• We recommend that you use only wheels and tyres which have been approved by SEAT for your model. Failure to do so could impair vehicle handling. Risk of accident.
• Avoid running the vehicle on tyres that are more than six years old. If you have no alternative, you should drive slowly and with extra care at all times.
• Never use old tyres or those with an unknown "history of use".
• If wheel trims are retrofitted, you must ensure that the flow of air to the brakes is not restricted. This could cause them to overheat.
• All four wheels must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and the same tread pattern.
Old tyres must be disposed of according to the laws in the country concerned.
• For technical reasons, it is not generally possible to use the wheels from other vehicles. This can also apply to wheels of the same model. The use of wheels or tyres which have not been approved by SEAT for use with your model may invalidate the vehicle's type approval for use on public roads.
• If the spare tyre is not the same as the tyres that are mounted on the vehicle - for example with winter tyres - you should only use the spare tyre for a short period of time and drive with extra care. Refit the normal road wheel as soon as possible.
Wheel bolts must be tightened to the correct torque.
heads must be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted securely and that the brake system functions correctly. In certain circumstances, you may not use wheel bolts from a different car - even if it is the same model.
If the wheel bolts are not tightened correctly, the wheel could become loose while driving. Risk of accident.
• The wheel bolts must be clean and turn easily. Never apply grease or oil to them.
• Use only wheel bolts which belong to the wheel.
• If the prescribed torque of the wheel bolts is too low, they could loosen whilst the vehicle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tightening torque is too high, the wheel bolts and threads could be damaged.
The prescribed torque for wheel bolts for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm.
Winter tyres will improve the vehicles handling on snow and ice.
In winter conditions winter tyres will considerably improve the vehicles handling. The design of summer tyres (width, rubber compound, tread pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow. Winter tyres must be inflated to a pressure 0.2 bar higher than the pressures specified for summer tyres (see sticker on tank flap). Winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels.
Information on permitted winter tyre sizes can be found in the vehicle's registration documents. Use only radial winter tyres. All tyre sizes listed in the vehicle documentation also apply to winter tyres. Winter tyres lose their effectiveness when the tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm.
In some countries, vehicles which can exceed the speed rating of the fitted tyre must have an appropriate sticker in the driver's field of view. These stickers are available from your Authorised Service Centre. The legal requirements of each country must be followed. Do not have winter tyres fitted for unnecessarily long periods. Vehicles with summer tyres handle better when the roads are free of snow and ice. If you have a flat tyre, please refer to the notes on the spare wheel, "New tyres and wheels".
The maximum speed for the winter tyres must not be exceeded. Otherwise, this could lead to tyre damage and thus, an accident risk.
Fit your summer tyres in good time. They are quieter, do not wear so quickly and reduce fuel consumption.
• The rims of the IBIZA CUPRA have been designed so as not to obstruct the optional 4-cylinder brake unit.
• The CUPRA version has a specific tyre for driving in winter of 205/40 17 XL 84H. When you use this winter tyre, do not exceed 210 km/h.
Snow chains are only permitted on the front wheels and only for tyres 155/80 R13; 165/70 R14 and 185/80 R14. Snow chains must have fine-pitch links which do not protrude more than 15 mm, including tension device. Remaining tyres can be fitted with chains no thicker than 9 mm. Remove wheel hub covers and trim rings before fitting snow chains. For safety reasons cover caps, available in any Authorised Service Centre, must then be fitted over the wheel bolts.
Observe the fitting instructions provided by the snow chain manufacturer.
You must remove the snow chains to drive on roads which are free of snow. Otherwise they will impair handling, damage the tyres and wear out very quickly.
In some countries, the speed limit for using snow chains is 50 km/h. The legal requirements of the country should be followed.


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MO: Plumrose USA to Expand in Moberly, Bringing Nearly 200 Jobs
Plumrose USA, a prepared foods and packaged meat company providing high-quality protein products throughout the United States, is planning to build a new bacon facility that will produce ready-to-eat, fully cooked bacon in Moberly, Mo. The facility is expected to bring nearly 200 new jobs to the region and represents more than $68 million in capital investment.
"We are excited to welcome Plumrose USA to Moberly, Missouri," said Missouri Governor Mike Parson. "The company's decision to expand in our state is a testament to Missouri's world-class workforce, strong economy, and business-friendly climate. Plumrose USA is bringing good, high-paying jobs to a rural community, and we look forward to working together as they continue to grow in Missouri."
"This project emphasizes our strategic commitment to grow our business, be a stronger partner for our customers and the communities where we operate, and to provide increased opportunities for our team members," said Tom Lopez, President, Plumrose USA. "We are also excited for the opportunity to partner with the state of Missouri and the community of Moberly."
Plumrose USA highlighted Moberly's strategic location, as well as the support from the community and state as key reasons for their decision to expand in the region.
"The City of Moberly is excited to be welcoming Plumrose USA to our community," said Jerry Jeffrey, Mayor of Moberly, "This project represents a significant new employer for Moberly, and we are looking forward to a long-term partnership with them. On behalf of the City, I wish to thank Plumrose USA for investing in our City and thank you to all the organizations that worked together to make this happen."
"We're thrilled Plumrose USA has committed to expand its operations to Missouri," said Matt Forck, Vice President Community, Economic Development and Energy Solutions at Ameren Missouri. "Every day we work hard to partner with customers, communities and businesses to support their goals, and growth. Ameren Missouri's Economic Development Incentive, one of the best energy incentive tools in the country, was an important solution to attract this project to Moberly. This announcement sends a positive signal to companies looking to locate or expand in the communities served by Ameren Missouri and shows our state is a great place to do business."
"Like many companies that go through the formal site selection process, Plumrose USA started with a blank slate and evaluated several cities and states throughout the country," said Subash Alias, CEO of Missouri Partnership. "They went through a very thorough and calculated process led by Austin Consulting to choose Moberly, Missouri. We are so thrilled that they chose us and so honored to partner with our friends at the Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation, Ameren Missouri, Missouri Department of Economic Development, and the Missouri Development Finance Board."
The decision to locate to Moberly is contingent upon required state and local approvals.
Missouri One Start
Missouri Partnership
Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation

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The History of and Story Behind the Pontiac Logo
Lily Wordsmith 1 year ago
If you were around in the sixties, names like Grand Prix, Firebird, LeMans, and Bonneville are going to mean something to you. If you were born anytime from the 1980s onwards, they're probably not. Neither is the name 'Pontiac'. You might have a dim and distant memory, a faint recollection that Pontiac had something to do with cars, but that's about it. But believe it or not, those storied names were once enough to make pistonheads go a little weak at the knees – as indeed, were any of Pontiac's other legendary cars. For a brief time in history, Pontiac's flame burned bright. It outranked Chevrolet in terms of luxury and outsold Cadillac and Oldsmobile by a clean mile.
But by the 2000s, Pontiac had suffered a cataclysmic fall from grace. Despite various attempts by General Motors to inject some life into the brand, decades of mediocrity had taken their toll. No one had any interest in Pontiac anymore, and no one had any interest in buying its budget-priced cars either. In 2008, GM declared that Pontiac would be following the same path as Oldsmobile had done four years previously. The age of Pontiac was over. Over the next two years, all manufacturing and marking of vehicles were phased out, with the last ever Pontiac-badged cars rolling off the production line in December 2009. Free of the deadweight around its neck, GM was now free to focus its attention on its few remaining US brands. But while Pontiac may be gone, its emblem remains. While that doesn't matter to most of us, it's still enough to send older enthusiasts into a tailspin of nostalgia. But what exactly is the Pontiac logo? More importantly, what's the story behind it?
The Birth of Pontiac
When an emblem is as intrinsically linked to a brand's identity as the Pontiac emblem is, you need to understand the brand if you're going to have any hope of understanding the emblem. As Wiki explains, Pontiac was introduced to the General Motors lineup in 1926. Originally intended to serve as the companion marque to GM's Oakland division, Pontiac would very quickly overtake Oakland in popularity and become the first companion marque to outlive its parent when Oakland was discontinued in 1931.
From the time of its inception to the mid-1950s, Pontiac's cars were known to be quiet, dependable workhorses that offered reliability in spades but power in teaspoons. All that changed in 1956, when Semon "Bunkie" Knudsen took over as general manager of Pontiac and E. M. Estes and John DeLorean took over as head engineers. Together, the trio set about reworking Pontiac's image from the ground up. The following year, they released the Bonneville, a limited-edition Star Chief convertible that boasted Pontiac's first fuel-injected engine and the title of "America's No. 1 Road Car". Over the next few years, ever more powerful and ever more stylish cars followed. By the 1960s, Pontiac was known as the performance division of General Motors, producing fast, powerful cars that tied perfectly into the demands of the market. And people loved them. In 1965, Motor Trend's Car of the Year honored the entire Pontiac lineup, marking the third year that Pontiac had received such an accolade. In terms of marketing, styling, engineering, and performance, Pontiac had it made.
The Long Death
And then the 1970s happened. Suddenly, people started to do the math in a way they hadn't before. Big, powerful cars equaled higher fuel costs and bigger insurance payouts. Couple that with the looming threat of Federal emissions and safety regulations and in very little time, Pontiac's 'bigger is better' philosophy to car making was old hat. People wanted economy, they wanted safety, and they wanted luxury. In an attempt to recover lost ground, Pontiac tried to give it to them. But GM's luxury division was already filled. Why would people want a luxurious Pontiac when they could have a far more luxurious Cadillac for not much more? Over the next few decades, GM tried various methods to generate some enthusiasm for the brand. Some of them worked (for a brief time in the late 1980s, Pontiac was the number three domestic car maker in America) but Pontiac's cards were marked. The revamps and the resurrections were enough to earn Pontiac a reputation as the 'Zombie' brand, but weren't enough to save it. By the early 2000s, GM had got bored of giving it the kiss of life. By 2010, it was all over.
Pontiac might be dead, but its name lives on its instantly recognizable emblem, an emblem that comes with a history just as fascinating as the brands. Pontiac was named after Pontiac, the Grand Chief of the Ottawa Native Americans who made his name after leading an uprising against the British at Fort Detroit in 1763. In a tribute to its namesake, Pontiac relied heavily on Native American imagery in its early days, even using it as the basis of its logo.
As listcarbrands.com explains, the brand's first logo utilized the same shield as the Oakland emblem and featured a Native American headdress atop an image of Chief Pontiac. In the 1930s, it dropped the shield but kept the image. 1956 spelled the arrival of a new chief at Pontiac HQ in the form of Semon "Bunkie" Knudsen. The old chief was promptly dropped from the logo and replaced with a very new, very pointed arrowhead. Known as the 'Dart', the downward pointed arrowhead was filled in red and outlined in black. At its top sat an attractive white star. Sleek, stylish, and offering a new take on the Native American imagery the brand had relied on for nearly 3 decades, it was an instant hit… so much so, it managed to survive unchanged all the way up to 2002.
By the turn of the millennium, Pontiac was already a dead man walking. In a final push to encourage new interest in the brand, GM introduced a new logo in 2002. Or rather, it made the old one three-dimensional. The arrowhead remained, but now it featured a thick, silver outline. The logo stayed the same for a further two years. In 2004, it went through one final revision. As 1000logos.net outlines, the last ever logo to bear the Pontiac name was a refined, stylish take on the classic arrowhead, featuring a new wordmark and a more balanced, glossy aesthetic.
The Meaning
The explanation for the arrowhead doesn't take much working out. Pontiac was named after a Native American chieftain and spent most of its early years flaunting various Native American iconography in its marketing. The arrowhead was simply an extension of that. As to why Pontiac decided on the colors it did (red and silver) … well, no one knows for sure. Maybe GM just liked red. Maybe there's a deeper meaning. At this stage, it's unlikely we'll ever know for sure. GM has drawn a firm line under the Pontiac name, and it's doubtful anyone there wants to revisit the history of one of its biggest failures. But that doesn't stop us from guessing in the meanwhile.
Lily Wordsmith
Lily Wordsmith is a freelance writer who has had a love affair with the written word for decades. You can find her writing blog posts and articles while sitting under a tree at the local park watching her kids play, or typing away on her tablet in line at the DMV. In addition to her freelance career, she is pursuing ebook writing with an ever-growing repertoire of witty ebooks to her name. Her diversity is boundless, and she has written about everything from astrobotany to zookeepers. Her real passions are her family, baking desserts and writing science fiction.
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Incarntation and Crucifixion: March 25?
A very old theory proposes that Christ was crucified on the same day as His Incarnation. And, in this proposal, the day of the Incarnation is assumed to be the same as its date in the liturgical calendar, March 25th. I disagree with that date for both events.
Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich places the Incarnation on February 25th, which fits my chronology of the life of Christ in my writings.
More importantly, March 25th does not coincide with a Friday AND with the preparation day of the Passover (Nisan 14) in any year which could possibly be the year of the Crucifixion.


Woo-to-the-hoo it's Friday y'all. As painful as the daylight savings time change was to muddle through, I am absolutely loving these longer days. That mixed with the warmer temps has kept us outside all week. I almost forgot what it felt like to play outside and it has me super excited for our spring and summer adventures.
OK, so I've said it before and I'll say it again. Paint is a powerful thing. Today I am here to show you a before and after that involves paint and some pretty fun fabric.
I have to admit, I am sort of in LOVE with this project! You will either love it or think I have lost my mind, and that's cool. Because I know faux cow print is not for everyone.
Actually, I didn't even realize it was for me. Until now.
In fact, I'm wondering where it has been all my life! Doesn't it look moo-velous?
Alright, let's take it from the top. These chairs. Bless their hearts.
They were NASTY. Seriously gross.
But when there's a will, there's a way, and I knew these could have a new life.
I first unscrewed the seats from the chair base. This is super easy and there are usually just four screws holding them in place under the cushion. Then I gave the wooden chair base a light sanding and wiped them clean.
Once they were cleaned up, they were ready for some spray paint. I used my go-to Rustoleum Heirloom White. It took 3 light coats (one can) to get full coverage and get all of the nooks and crannies.
Now, here comes the fun part – recovering the seats. I had tons of fabric in my stash, but I knew I wanted something totally different. Inspiration struck when I saw Julie's chairs over at Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss.
So, I went in search of some fun faux cow fabric and found this Udder Madness Cow fabric. It doesn't take much to cover the seats, so pretty inexpensive. To cover, all you need is a staple gun. I just cut the fabric to size and stapled away.
Once the seats are covered, you just screw them back in place.
I absolutely UDDERLY love the way these turned out. These chairs are my first step to whipping our dining room table situation into shape.
I can't promise how quickly the udder chairs and table will come along, but… baby steps, right?
For very little moo-la, it's great to have two new chairs.
Bonus- I love having some animal print in the dining area now. BOOM!
So what do you think? Too much for you?
Or do you think it's moo-la-lovely?
10 points for correctly counting all of the cow references in this post, it was hard to resist! 🙂 I do have to admit that all I can think of is Will Ferrell playing the cowbell as I write this … I have a fever and the only prescription is more Cow(bell).
Happy Happy Weekend!!!! Make it FUN!
Heather, I LOVE these! The udder fabric totally makes them!
Hey…I recognize those chairs! Scrounging around in ones storage room basement pays off!
These look amazing, Heather! And you can never have too much cow (or cowbell)! Pinned!
This is my kind of makeover! I have a couple of chairs begging for a paint job and new fabric–you've given me a great idea. I love touches of animal print!
Definitely love them, Heather! Especially with the striped rug!!
I love cow print! It is moovalous! LOL! Udderly charming…ok, I'll stop now…moooving on. Really! I have been looking for some great cow print throw pillows for the livingroom, now I am thinking that I need to do Captain's Chairs for the dining table with cow print. Yours turned out so cool!
I love them. They are not over the top at all, but they really pop as accents in the room. Very nice!
Heather – We love your chairs! Great accents and love that the fabric is faux! Great job! Thanks for linking up at Something To Talk About!
they look perfect! love the cow print paired with the blue and white!
Heather, you are too funny, I was giggling all through this post! I actually didn't think of myself as a cow-hide person either but I think you just sold me! Love the small dose of the print on the chairs, they look so great!!
I never would have thought to try cowhide (faux or real) on chair seats but I totally love the look!!! Thanks for sharing your project on Best of the Nest!
Love this idea! And I think they go so well with the blue and white garden stools! Just stopped over from the link up!
Love it…got to do something like this for my vintage trailer.
Where do you get the cowhide? I want to recover a director's chair but am having a hard time finding cowhide. Love your chairs!


Apple could launch a video subscription product next year, while Netflix could be forced to introduce new pricing plans, one analyst firm has predicted.
Tech analysts at CCS Insight released their 12th annual set of predictions about the industry on Wednesday.
One of those is the emergence of an Apple on-demand video service. Original content would feature heavily.
"Everyone is jostling for position and everyone is jumping in on the area of video. When you look at Apple, it has a very strong hardware offering and their services business is on the march," Paolo Pescatore, vice president of multiplay and media at CCS Insight, told CNBC on the phone.
"The real battleground is in the area of original content, but original content would feature prominent and Apple would be very well placed to do that."
Software and services is seen as a key growth driver for Apple in the future as smartphone life cycles potentially get longer and as the iPhone-maker looks to monetize is massive user base.
Revenues from services came in at $8.5 billion in the September quarter, growing 34 percent year-on-year.
And video could be a way to boost that further, building off the back of other subscription services like Apple Music.
Apple, the world's largest company by market capitalization, has already dabbled with original content. It acquired rights for "Carpool Karaoke," which debuted on Apple Music this year, for example.
And Chief Executive Tim Cook has also commented on original content, hinting there could be more to come.
"With our toe in the water, we are learning a lot about the original content business, and thinking about ways that we could play in that," Cook said in an earnings call in January.
The changing content landscape could also bring about new moves from the major technology companies, CCS Insight said. The analyst firm is also forecasting that Netflix could introduce new pricing options and services in the quest for new revenue.
Currently, Netflix has three pricing plans in the U.S. that start from $7.99, depending on how many screens a user wants to use the service on and whether he wants shows in higher quality. Netflix recently hiked the price of two of those plans as it continues to fork out billions on content.
With content costs rising and competition in video streaming increasing, Netflix may have to experiment with new options, Pescatore said.
"The prediction is that Netflix gives new pricing options for video to allow people to buy videos or rent them on an a la carte basis. Equally, we expect Netflix to move to other areas and cross-sell games and music into their basis," Pescatore told CNBC.
Social media platforms could also push further into the content game. Facebook has been pushing video on its platform for a while, adding new capabilities such as Facebook Live.
The social network has been involved in bids for sports rights this year and even struck a deal with Fox Sports to stream the UEFA Champions League soccer tournament.
Facebook's interest in sports streaming could see it begin to offer pay-per-view, challenging traditional broadcasters. And with the strength of its targeted advertising, it could be very appealing to sports rights holders.
"The other opportunity for Facebook is even-based advertising. The danger for Facebook, who are moving more into sports, is those premium content owners do not want to give content for free. Facebook cannot rely on advertising alone, but to make the jump in terms of paid content is hard. So Facebook's stepping stone will be showing sport on a pay-per-view basis," Pescatore said.


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La communauté de communes du Pays de La Petite Pierre est une ancienne structure intercommunale créée en 1993, située dans le département du Bas-Rhin et la région Grand Est. La Communauté de communes a fusionné le  avec la Communauté de communes du pays de Hanau pour devenir la Communauté de communes de Hanau-La Petite Pierre.

Historique

En 1982, les élus des 20 communes du canton de La Petite-Pierre ont décidé de réaliser une charte intercommunale de développement et d'aménagement, qui a fait l'objet d'une étude pendant trois ans. Une fois cette charte approuvée par les 20 communes, les différents conseils municipaux ont décidé de créer un Syndicat d'Étude en 1985.
Par la suite, celui-ci s'est transformé en Syndicat de Réalisation en 1988, puis en communauté de communes le , ce qui marque le départ de la commune de Weiterswiller qui rejoint la Communauté de communes du Pays de Hanau.

Ces trois organismes ont été présidés par Monsieur Gaston DANN (1949-2013) de 1982 à 2013. Maire de Frohmuhl de 1977 à 2013, Gaston Dann a mené l'intercommunalité sur le Pays de La Petite Pierre pendant plus de 30 ans. Il a marqué le développement de chaque village du Pays de La Petite Pierre à travers ses différentes fonctions (Président du SIVOM de la Haute-Moder, Conseiller Général, Président du Musée Lalique) et les différents projets qu'il a développés au cours de ses mandats : Château de Lichtenberg, Musée Lalique, travaux de voirie, Résidence du Hochberg, Zone d'activités de Petersbach pour ne citer que les plus structurants.

Jean Adam lui a succédé le .

Conséquence de la Loi portant nouvelle organisation territoriale de la République (NOTRe) du  et du schéma départemental de coopération intercommunale, les communautés de communes du pays de Hanau et du Pays de La Petite Pierre ont fusionné le  et donné naissance à la Communauté de communes de Hanau-La Petite Pierre.

Composition

Les communes
La communauté de communes regroupait 19 communes :

Démographie

Les élus

Le président et les vice-présidents
Le président et les vice-présidents étaient élus au scrutin direct par les 32 délégués.

 Président : Jean Adam

 Vice-présidents :
 Jean-Claude Berron
 Nadine Holderith-Weiss
 Claude Kammerer

Le conseil communautaire
Le conseil communautaire était l'organe délibérant de la communauté de communes, il était composé de délégués communautaires. Ces délégués étaient élus par chaque conseil municipal tous les six ans lors du renouvellement de l'équipe municipale.

Le nombre de délégués par commune dépendait du nombre d'habitants. Au total 32 délégués siègaient au dix conseils communautaires annuels. Les délégués procèdaient à l'élection du président, des vice-présidents et des membres du bureau.

La règle de calcul du nombre de délégués par commune était la suivante : un délégué par commune et un par tranche complète de 500 habitants.

Le bureau
Le bureau était élu par les délégués communautaires, il était composé d'un représentant par commune. Le bureau se réunissait tous les mois et examinait les dossiers à traiter lors du conseil communautaire.

Les Compétences
La communauté de communes du Pays de La Petite Pierre exerçait des compétences au sein de groupes de compétences obligatoires et optionnelles en lieu et place des communes membres.

Obligatoires
 Aménagement de l'espace :
 élaboration et mise en œuvre d'un schéma de cohérence territoriale, schéma de secteur, élaboration et révision de la Charte du Pays de Saverne – Plaine et Plateau,
 élaboration et mise en œuvre d'un plan paysager à l'échelle du Pays de La Petite Pierre,
 création, réalisation et entretien de gestion de Zones d'aménagement concerté (ZAC).

 Développement économique :
 aide pour la communication aux entreprises commerciales et artisanales,
 réalisation d'actions de promotion de l'économie touchant au moins deux communes,
 soutien des projets d'intérêt communautaire (agricole, touristique, …),
 création, aménagement et entretien de zones d'activités commerciales, industrielles, touristiques… (zones d'activités de Petersbach et de Wimmenau, office de tourisme Intercommunal (depuis 1993).

Optionnelles
 Protection et mise en valeur de l'environnement :
 soutien en qualité de membre aux actions du parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord,
 élaboration et mise en œuvre d'un schéma de protection et de valorisation de l'environnement du territoire.
 élimination et la valorisation des déchets des ménages et assimilés

 Politique du logement et du cadre de vie :
 mise en œuvre et soutien d'une politique cohérente en matière d'habitat (deux Opérations Programmées d'Amélioration de l'Habitat (OPAH) ont été réalisées sur une durée de 3 ans chacune et ont connu un franc succès),
 mise en place d'un Programme d'Intérêt Général (PIG).

 Construction, entretien et fonctionnement d'équipements culturels (Château de Lichtenberg, Maison de l'Eau et de la Rivière), sportifs. Mais aussi, de l'enseignement préélémentaire et élémentaire d'intérêt communautaire.

 Action sociale d'intérêt communautaire :
 résidence du Hochberg,
 petite enfance,
 mise en place d'une politique d'animation socioculturelle,
 soutien financier aux structures d'accueil social couvrant au moins deux communes (comme la Mission Locale),
 acquisition et gestion de matériel pédagogique et de spectacle dans le cadre de la constitution d'une banque de matériel intercommunale.

 Création, aménagement et entretien de la voirie d'intérêt communautaire.

Facultatives
Réalisation de travaux aux collèges et aux cantines rattachées.

La fiscalité
La communauté de communes a choisi d'appliquer la taxe professionnelle unique (TPU), c'est-à-dire qu'elle seule percevait la taxe professionnelle sur l'ensemble de son territoire. Cependant depuis la loi de finance de 2010, celle-ci a été supprimée et est devenue la contribution économique territoriale unique (CETU).

Projets et réalisations

Le château de Lichtenberg
Depuis plus de 800 ans, le château de Lichtenberg a connu plusieurs périodes de transformations majeures qui ont été menées par les différents occupants.

Avec la prise de compétence en 2003, la communauté de communes a décidé de lancer la phase 3 des travaux qui comprend :
 l'aménagement du bâtiment caserne et du pavillon des Dames,
 la création d'un parcours permettant au public de faire une visite instructive et ludique du château,
 des installations extérieures pour faciliter et améliorer l'accueil des manifestations de plein air,
 la mise en place d'un circuit entre le village et le château.

Le musée Lalique

En 2001, la Communauté de Communes a décidé d'engager l'opération de réalisation du musée Lalique. Celui-ci est créé sur le site verrier du Hochberg à Wingen-sur-Moder. Un partenariat a alors été mis en place réunissant la commune de Wingen-sur-Moder, le département du Bas-Rhin, la région Alsace, l'État et l'entreprise Lalique. Le but de ce musée est de valoriser le patrimoine social, culturel, artistique et économique, puisqu'il a l'ambition d'attirer annuellement .

La communauté de communes est donc un membre fondateur de celui-ci. En 2008, les collectivités se sont prononcées favorablement sur la création d'un syndicat mixte les associant, cela pour reprendre la maîtrise d'ouvrage mais aussi de contribuer au budget de fonctionnement du musée.

Le Musée a été inauguré le  et a attiré en 6 mois environ  visiteurs.

La Résidence du Hochberg

Une étude de faisabilité réalisée en 1996 a mis en évidence l'absence dans le secteur de l'Alsace Bossue d'un équipement d'hébergement des personnes handicapées adultes dépendantes. Face à ce constat, la communauté de communes a lancé le projet de création d'un établissement spécialisé. Cette action a été menée par les élus locaux, la population et l'Association des Amis et Parents des Adultes Handicapés du Pays de La Petite Pierre et Environs (A.A.P.A.H.).

Ouvert depuis , le foyer situé à Wingen-sur-Moder accueille des personnes dont le handicap ne permet pas une insertion professionnelle et répond aux besoins des familles angoissées par le devenir de leur enfant. La communauté de communes est propriétaire des locaux et membre de l'A.A.P.A.H., qui est gestionnaire des lieux.

La Maison de l'Eau et de la Rivière

Dans le souhait d'informer les adultes et les enfants sur la nature, la communauté de communes a créé la Maison de l'Eau et de la Rivière. Celle-ci est située entre La Petite-Pierre et Frohmuhl au bord de l'étang du Donnenbach et développe trois fonctions à savoir la restauration, l'hébergement et le développement d'animations pédagogiques liées à l'eau et la forêt. Elle comprend deux bâtiments : une auberge traditionnelle qui reprend l'ancienne maison forestière et centre d'éducation et de découverte de la nature et de l'environnement (avec diverses activités).

La communauté de communes, en tant que propriétaire des lieux, employait une personne chargée de l'entretien du site. L'animation est assurée par le Syndicat de Coopération pour le Parc (Sycoparc), celui-ci est donc chargé de monter un programme d'animation. L'objectif du centre d'éducation et de découverte de la nature et de l'environnement est de sensibiliser, d'éduquer et de former tous les types de public à la nature et à l'environnement.

Les Maisons des Rochers à Graufthal

Étude de faisabilité et de programmation pour l'évolution du site des Maisons des Rochers à Graufthal-Eschbourg afin de définir un projet de développement durable dans le respect de la qualité des lieux, ceci en optimisant l'accueil des visiteurs, en protégeant les paysages et les milieux naturels.

Services à la population

Services de la communauté de communes

Office de tourisme intercommunal

L'Office de Tourisme Intercommunal existe depuis 1991. Il est composé de cinq personnes : une responsable, une chargée de communication, deux animatrices du patrimoine (une chargée du Pays du Pays de la Petite Pierre et une autre du Château de Lichtenberg) et un agent d'accueil. Ses objectifs principaux sont :
 l'accueil des touristes,
 l'information et la promotion du tourisme sur le territoire,
 l'animation du secteur.

Animation socioculturelle

Deux animatrices socioculturelles proposent des animations toute l'année à l'attention des enfants de 4 à 11 ans et des adolescents de 11 à 18 ans.

Petite enfance
 Halte-garderie intercommunale "La Capucine" :
La halte-garderie de Wingen-sur-Moder (créée en 1989) est gérée depuis le  par la communauté de communes. Le service est composé d'une responsable et de trois animatrices à mi-temps.
La halte-garderie répond aux besoins de garde ponctuels et peut accueillir douze enfants âgés de 3 mois à 6 ans. L'équipe d'animatrices organise des activités ludiques (jeux, chants, peinture et même cuisine) qui favorisent l'épanouissement et le développement de l'enfant, mais aussi l'apprentissage de la vie en collectivité.

Relais d'assistantes maternelles (RAM) :

Créé en 2007, le relais d'assistantes maternelles du Pays de La Petite Pierre est géré par la communauté de communes du Pays de La Petite Pierre. Situé à Wingen-sur-Moder, il accueille les familles et les assistantes maternelles de toute la communauté de communes. Il fonctionne à mi-temps et permet de :
 gérer l'offre et la demande, en mettant en relation l'offre des assistantes maternelles et la demande des parents,
 rompre l'isolement des assistantes maternelles et des parents, grâce à un accompagnement dans leurs démarches,
 réunir parents et assistantes maternelles au cours de réunions d'informations thématiques.

Banque de matériel

Dans le souhait de faciliter et de soutenir l'organisation de manifestations sur le territoire, La communauté de communes du Pays de La Petite Pierre a décidé de créer une banque de matériel intercommunale (BMI). Celle-ci est exclusivement accessible aux collectivités et aux associations du Pays de La Petite Pierre.

Bourse locative

La bourse locative recense les offres locatives immobilières du territoire (que ce soit pour des particuliers ou des professionnels souhaitant louer des locaux commerciaux). Chaque mois, la liste est affichée en mairie, dans les principaux commerces du secteur et consultable sur le site internet de la Communauté de Communes.

Services autour de l'emploi et de la formation soutenus par la Communauté de Communes
Les services suivants sont des structures du Pays de Saverne Plaine et Plateau, dont la communauté de communes est membre.

Mission locale
La Mission Locale du Pays de Saverne, Plaine et Plateau permet aux jeunes de 16 à 25 ans (diplômés ou non, qualifiés ou non) de bénéficier d'un accompagnement vers une insertion professionnelle et sociale durable. Chaque jeune peut, selon son niveau, ses besoins et ses difficultés, bénéficier d'un accompagnement pour définir son objectif professionnel et ainsi établir son projet de formation et l'accomplir, pour pouvoir accéder à l'emploi et s'y maintenir.

A.P.E.R.S.
L'Association pour la Promotion Économique de la Région de Saverne participe à la promotion économique de la région et à la mise en place de services de proximité. Elle accueille les porteurs de projets et coordonne les interventions en faveur de la création d'entreprises.

Maison de l'emploi et de la formation
Elle permet de guider les personnes dans leurs démarches et de les orienter vers les organismes qui sauront les accompagner dans leur projet. Différents organismes sont présents à la maison de l'emploi et de la formation :
 Centre d'Information et d'Orientation (CIO),
 Pôle emploi,
 Chambre de Métiers d'Alsace,
 Groupement d'Etablissements de l'Education Nationale pour la formation des Adultes (GRETA),
 Association pour Faciliter l'Insertion professionnelle des Jeunes diplômés (AFIJ),
 Service d'Appui au Maintien dans l'Emploi des Travailleurs Handicapés (SAMETH),
 Fonds de Gestion des Congés Individuels de Formation (FONGECIF),
 Point Information Jeunesse (PIJ).

Pays de Saverne Initiative
Composée d'acteurs économiques locaux, l'association du Pays de Saverne Initiative permet de compléter l'offre de services en direction des jeunes entreprises sur le territoire. En effet, elle propose aux créateurs d'entreprises des prêts d'honneur à taux zéro mais aussi de bénéficier d'un parrainage par un autre chef d'entreprise.

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Canton de La Petite-Pierre
 Comté de la Petite-Pierre
 Liste détaillée des communautés de communes du Bas-Rhin

Liens externes
 Site de la communauté de communes du Pays de La Petite Pierre
 Site du Pays de Saverne Plaine et Plateau
 Site du Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord

Notes et références

Pays de La Petite-Pierre
Division administrative fondée en 1993

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It's Not Intuitive
What happened to the promised update to North and South American native peoples? This was one of the questions during the general Q/A session at the Dewey Breakfast/Update at ALA. Earlier this year, we introduced updated developments for North and South American native peoples in Table 5 (Ethnic and National Groups) and posted excerpts as the March 2006 New and Changed Entries (in Word and pdf formats). The complete update to Table 5 is available in WebDewey. Teresa Knapp Frick (Orange County [Virginia] Library) expected the changes for North American native peoples to appear in the 970s, and remarked, "It's not intuitive," when we explained that the update appears in Table 5. North and South American native peoples can be associated with many topics outside of history in areas such as religion, sociology, and folk literature. Notation from Table 5 for native peoples can be added through use of Table 1 —089 Ethnic and national groups (or directly from Table 5 when instructed to do so).
Attendees made a request for the editors to add more built numbers for the history of native peoples in the 970s and 980s. We have already added many built-number index entries for the history of native peoples in the 970s and 980s (and elsewhere throughout the DDC). The arrangement in the 970s and 980s for the history of specific ethnic and national groups is place first, ethnic or national group second (the latter is introduced by special notation 004 Ethnic and national groups from the add table under 930-990). For example, 971.30049733 Algonquin Indians (971.3 Ontario + 004 Ethnic and national groups + T5—9733 People who speak, or whose ancestors spoke, Ojibwa languages [Algonquin Indians are in an including note at T5—9733]). Several groups are not limited to one area and have multiple entries, e.g., 971.3004975542 Mohawk Indians—Ontario, 974.7004975542 Mohawk Indians—New York (the latter is also the comprehensive number for Mohawk Indians). We will continue this process.
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Yes, indeed – I remember that series. I went back and pulled the link and I'll post it below.
You hit the nail on the head – think about how many non-Black people shared your viewpoint. YOU never dealt with it, so therefore it really didn't exist. Surely Black people are overreacting! And then when you DO experience it – because you were with a Black woman for whom that type of profiling was nothing NEW, all of a sudden you're faced with the reality of someone ELSE'S world..
If only each of us looked past our own noses to try to understand how other people live.
Yes. I did a post on BB&W about this some time ago so I will not get into the entire story. Most white people – who have never experienced it – often seem to either not believe that racial profiling happens or think that it isnt that big of a deal ("just forget about it") until they have experienced it. I admit, I was one of these as well (" oh, that doesnt happen" " oh, it is all in your head" "oh, you are just being paranoid"). Until I had a cop knocking on MY car window asking for ID's because I was committing the heinous crime of PWWWBWIC. This is the unknown counterpart to DWB… Driving While Black. It is Parked While White With Black Woman In Car. Mall parking lot, we were just having a conversation. Colleagues, we are both teachers. Car pooled to an Educational Professional Development. Both dressed professionally. Chatting. Me, white man. She, black woman. Wow, if that doesnt deserve a cop ID'ing us, I dont know what does. As we are handing over our ID's and I am filled with righteous indignation, I ask the classic "Whats the problem, officer?". Tiny white female cop – backed up by her partner with one hand on his gun – says "oh, we have had some trouble" and goes to run our IDs. Trouble? OK, but not from me. After she brings us back our IDs and leaves, I look to my colleague and she says "Welcome to my world". And for the very first time in my life…. I understood racial profiling. If I had been alone or if my companion had been white… my window never gets knocked on.
That is a fantastic story. Thank you so much for sharing that.
Karla, what an AWESOME story! I love the way you stood up for yourself, and also how Joanne Woodward stood up for you. What's that saying? The only way for evil to flourish is for good people to do nothing? Kudos to her AND you for not rolling over and letting that profiling happen.
Yes, I've been "profiled" as a consumer, a few times but the one situation I'm thinking of, I can look back and cheer at the outcome. I was living in New Haven, Connecticut at the time at the behest of the US Navy and decided to drive to an upscale food market, Hay Day, in Westport. I had heard great things about their produce and I'm a foodie and an amateur chef so it was right up my alley. I grabbed a basket and was walking around picking up a few things when I noticed a man following me. He and one of the clerks had just finished a furiously whispered conversation so I assumed he was there to ensure I didn't "steal" anything. I ignored him, continuing to shop. I reached into my purse to get a pen out to make notes on a couple of things and the next thing I know, the guy was asking me to go to the office. I calmly asked why and he said I had put something into my purse; they wanted to check it. I told him to call the police and if the police didn't find anything, I was going to call a civil rights lawyer. He froze at that. Now, unbeknownst to me, Joanne Woodward (yes, that Joanne Woodward) was shopping too. She came around the corner when she heard the conversation and asked the guy what the hell he was doing. He stuttered out an explanation and she read him the riot act. At the time, the word "profiling" didn't exist for what he did but she jumped all over him about his assumptions. I had never seen her in a movie but the tongue-lashing she gave that guy was awesome. She was mad! She told him she would never shop there again and she would ensure her friends never shopped there either. Joanne put down her basket, took my hand and said, "Let's blow this joint. There's another market up the road that's a lot better than this one anyway." The manager tried to apologize to me and to her, begging us to stay but she was a force of Nature and told him where to stick it. When we got to my car, she hugged me and said, "I sure hope you don't think we're all like that idiot in there." I assured her I didn't, we chatted for a while, I thanked her and that was it.
Isn't that a horrible feeling. Yea I have.


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Crimson Peak Review: As Plush as it is Predictable
by CinemaSiren October 15, 2015 October 15, 2015
Guillermo Del Toro has been touting his gorgeously dark haunted period film for over a year now, and his fans are readying themselves to swoop down into theaters this weekend to finally see it from start to finish. We've seen costumes, environments, and a few creepy scenes, but is Crimson Peak going to be a new classic of the haunted house horror sub-genre?
As the posters will attest, Crimson Peak stars four of the prettiest people in Hollywood, Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, and Charlie Hunnam. Wasikowska plays Edith Cushing, a strong-willed writer and daughter of a wealthy American industrialist. She has the love of lifelong admirer Dr. Alan McMichael, (Charlie Hunnam) and her open-hearted yet protective father, Carter Cushing. When she encounters Baronet Thomas Sharpe (Hiddleston), she discovers she wants more. She wants passion and Thomas is the man to ignite it in her. It is an understatement to say that neither her pragmatic father, played by a scene-stealing Jim Beaver of Deadwood and Supernatural, nor Thomas's dark, beautiful sourpuss of a sister Lucille, played by Jessica Chastain, approve. Even so, unfortunate circumstances bring Edith and Thomas together, and she moves with Thomas and his sister to their dilapidated yet massive mansion in England. There, secrets are slowly uncovered, as the ground oozes a clay that looks like fresh blood, and ghosts crawl up through the floors and out of the walls to alternately terrify and warn Edith of impending doom.
What is most striking about Crimson Peak is the opulent beauty present in every aspect of the production. The atmosphere and all that is constructed from the camera work to the sets and costumes become like another character, and that being so, it is without a doubt the star of the film. That beauty is winningly combined with believable performances, most notably by Chastain, who could have played Lucille as an over-the-top caricature, and walks the razor's edge between commitment and camp. Those overwhelming positives still don't make up for the predictability and derivative aspects of the film, which whisper to the audience as each new expectation is affirmed and proves a disappointing distraction from moment to moment.
Savvy suspense and horror fans will recognize both nods and influences of everything from Hitchcock's Suspicion and Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca to Kubrick's The Shining and Henry James' 1898 novella The Turn of the Screw. Crimson Peak is very much a cinematic descendent of Hammer horror, with Edith Cushing even getting her sir name from the star of many of the Hammer films, Peter Cushing. At one point there is a direct quote from Jane Eyre used by Thomas as he speaks to Edith, and though one assumes that was intentional, it's unclear given all the other overt references. Is Thomas the thief, is Del Toro, or are they both?
But wait! Since Del Toro categorizes his film into gothic romance, which he defines as "heightened melodrama combined with the dark atmospherics of a horror film", does that not mean he must entirely commit to the genre, which has very clearly delineated, expected plot points? Whatever the reason Del Toro decided to follow a plot entirely devoid of surprises or twists, it requires the viewers to stay connected to the story even as it seems like a poem read so many times it is known by heart.
Visually, the film IS like a poem. It is so gloriously sumptuous and rich, it defies belief. One wonders if it were released 40 years ago, or it was a foreign film with the actors speaking entirely in Italian, whether the predictability of the film would cease to be an issue.
Indeed Crimson Peak is such a spectacular feast for the eyes, i'd like to mention the artists responsible. Production designer Thomas E Sanders, art director Brandt Gordon, set decorators Jeffrey Melvin and Shane Vieau, costume designer Kate Hawley, and cinematographer Dan Laustsen should all be filed out into view on camera and take a bow during the end credits like the actors did in 1956's The Bad Seed.
The greatness and failure of Crimson Peak as a film are altogether at war with each other. As meticulous and methodical Guillermo Del Toro is, surely Crimson Peak as a finished film represents exactly what he had in mind. That being so, it is hoped that upon repeat viewing the film gains the weight and entertainment value robbed from it by being so predictable.
One metaphor used repeatedly in Crimson Peak is that of butterflies and moths, partly speaking of temporary beauty and decay, creation and destruction. Here it becomes an unexpected metaphor for the film itself. Is Crimson Peak a moth disguised at a butterfly or a butterfly disguised as a moth? Only time will tell.
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Hi, I've been playing, producing and recording music for 25 years, and am now getting into video stuff which is allot of fun!
"I have spent countless hours rehearsing, recording and editing to bring you some of the most authentic, original and timeless music you may ever hear"
"I beleive the quest for self-actualization can be greatly enhanced by the creation of music that is born out of our inner most being. This same music can then be used to continue the process, not only in ourselves, but in others. It is an integral part of living to our fullest potential."
"This kind of music takes much thought, developement and time. I do not cut corners to fill space on a compilation nor do I compose to please the masses. I hope it finds a place in your spirit!"
The Estuary CD provides a great insight into what we are and do.
An Estuary is described as the wide lower course of a river where it flows into the sea. Estuaries experience tidal flows and their water is a changing mixture of fresh and salt.
What a beautiful analogy of life. This is what it is like each time people meet. Even when we meet someone we know, it is always going to be different in some way. A changing mixture of fresh and salt. We know this but how often do we really realize the differences and see them as life's essence? It is these differences and changes that keep life fresh and new.
But we also know that sometimes these mixtures can bring difficulties. We must also try to see them as a part of this mystery that washes us and as painful as it can be, humble us.
Maybe this can help us as a species to swim with and against the currents so that we may grow and advance beyond our selfishness.
This past summer, while taking a painting course at The Red Shoes, I had the opportunity to listen to a CD of beautiful music performed and recorded by Kirk Lang. The CD is titled Odyssey 1 Music to Paint By. For 52 minutes and 52 seconds, the listener is taken by rhythm to a magical time that illustrates the alchemy of math, art, physicality, and spirituality. The 1st recording, "Odyssey", begins with a chime that calls the listener to attention. The music then sounds as if it is pulling you inward, submerging into the deeper self. One may feel, through sound, millions of liquid bubbles spiraling within. There is a promise here that when one goes inward, there will always be a new journey to experience. The 2nd song, "Meditation", sets the listener on the path. There is work to be done and foundations to build. One must acknowledge the structure and concepts of the left-brain world and then release them. The open mind of the right brain awaits. The 3rd recording is "Impressions". The music allows one to step back, reflect, and develop the internal observer, who is free of judgment. Opening of sensitivity toward impression and intuition are highly regarded. Suspending the critical voice within brings a wave of peace and well being. The 4th song, "Awaken", leads to a doorway, where the listener must knock to enter. Once inside, you may feel as if you are traveling to the source of your Divine Self. There are chimes throughout to remind you of the delicate sacredness found at attention to the present. The subtle energy of creation is found in this moment. In the 5th song, "Dreams 1", time stops. There is a feeling of suspension and molecular vibration. At moments, the music seems to enter the listener from one side then another. The merging of sound with the quiet space within the listener creates something synergistic. The 6th song, "Forest" is a nature recording of flowing water, bird song, wind, and faint sound of cars traveling. Small interspaced musical notes remind us to keep life simple, to enjoy it all. "Dreams 2", the 7th song, and my personal favorite, reminds me of deep yearning whale song. There is a quality of expanded time and timeless wisdom. The 8th song, "Through the Lattice", carefully asks the listener to take the inner experience and shine outwardly with it. We are reminded not to take ourselves too seriously and to keep a sense of humor and fun. When looking at the shadow cast by lattice, one sees a pattern of dark and light. We are reminded to keep a sense of balance while regarding our own dark and light aspects. "Atacama", the 9th and last song, is joyful in bringing the listening to a close. Look about with more attentive eyes and enjoy simple beauty.


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Jon Rahm still first ahead of Collin Morikawa
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 17:10
Viktor Hovland in the Top 10, Thomas Pieters in the Top 100. And Francesco Molinari out of the ranking of the best 200 players. These are the main weekly verdicts of the men's official world golf ranking. Thanks to the success at the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba (PGA Tour), the Norwegian Hovland moves from 17th to 10th position with 5.9601 points.
He returns to the top 100 Thomas Pieters. With the exploit at the Portugal Masters (European Tour) the Belgian climbed from 129 / a to 74 / a square with 1.8176.
Ranking, Jon Rahm
Bad news for the Azzurri. Guido Migliozzi, thanks to the exit to the cut in Mexico on the PGA Tour, slips from 85 / a to 92 / a position with 1.6597 points.
While Francesco Molinari, also out in Playa del Carmen after 36 holes, is out of the list of the best 200 going from 197 / a to 203 / a position (0.8574). Number 1 is still the Spaniard Jon Rahm (9.9812), with the American Collin Morikawa second with 8.5465.
A new career as a mental coach, alongside some of the best golfers in the world to drag them to success and support them in times of difficulty. This is what Michael Phelps, the most decorated athlete in the history of the Olympics, seems to have undertaken (also in the name of friendship).
A great golf enthusiast, many now define him as the "secret weapon" of green totems such as Jon Rahm, number one in the world ranking, and Jordan Spieth, the Texan who, after a long period of crisis, is back in 2021 to amaze.
"He's a good guy, he's been through a lot as a sportsman and he's the greatest Olympian of all time with a lot of tricks up his sleeve. I'm not going to reveal what I asked him but I can say that he has helped me a lot in the last period.
" These are the revelations of the Spaniard Rahm. For the legendary swimmer, nicknamed 'the Baltimore Shark', important words also came from Spieth, today 12 / o in the world ranking. "The mental aspect is something I've worked on a lot with him lately.
I'm really lucky to have him around. Besides, he's a great lover of golf and having him now more and more in our world is an added value." This is the opinion of Spieth who yesterday, alongside Phelps, played the Pro-Am of the BMW Championship, the second event of the Play-Offs of the Pga Tour starting today in Owing Mills (USA), Maryland.


The Horror Crossover Encyclopedia is here!!!
The book I've been talking about is finally here. That's right. It's the Horror Crossover Encyclopedia, the first in a series of books spun off from the Television Crossover Universe. Written by me, Robert E. Wronski, Jr., it also includes a bonus story and preface by James Bojaciuk, and a foreword by "Crazy" Ivan Ronald Schablotski! It also features and amazing cover by Axel Medellin.The e-book is currently available at Amazon, Goodreads, and Smashwords. A print copy will become available in February. Though not in stores, 18thWall Productions has informed me that if you request it at your local bookstore, they should be able to order a copy for you.


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Karadzic in U.N. custody in Netherlands
July 28, 2008, 6:17 PM UTC / Source: The Associated Press
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic sat in a U.N. jail cell Wednesday after being flown to the Netherlands in the dead of night to face charges of genocide against Muslims and Croats during the Balkan wars of the 1990s.
His arrival in a white Serbian government jet marked the end of a 13-year effort by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia to take custody of its most wanted war criminal. Karadzic is accused or orchestrating the deaths of tens of thousands of people and the sufferings of hundreds of thousands more.
"The arrest of Radovan Karadzic is immensely important for the victims who had to wait far too long for this day," prosecutor Serge Brammertz said. It is also important showed "that there is no alternative to the arrest of war criminals and that there can be no safe haven for fugitives."
The tribunal will "ensure his well being and right to a fair trial as much as possible and in accordance with the highest international standards," spokeswoman Nerma Jelacic said in confirming Karadzic's arrival at the detention center outside The Hague.
Litany of atrocities alleged
Prosecutors allege Karadzic masterminded atrocities including the 1995 massacre of 8,000 Muslim men and boys in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica, the deadly siege of Sarajevo, and the detention of tens of thousands of people in 20 concentration camps where many were tortured, starved and sexually abused.
The court announced he will be summoned before a judge Thursday afternoon, where he will be asked to enter pleas on each of the 11 counts against him, including genocide, extermination and persecution.
Karadzic's lawyer, Svetozar Vujacic, said his client will postpone entering a formal plea for 30 days, the maximum allowed under court rules.
Brammertz said it will be months before the prosecution and defense are ready for Karadzic's trial.
Vujacic, speaking from Belgrade, acknowledged he never filed an appeal against Karadzic's extradition from Serbia. The lawyer previously claimed he sent an appeal by registered mail from Bosnia before a midnight deadline on Friday.
The uncertainty over the appeal helped stall Karadzic's handover, Vujacic said.
The European Union welcomed the handover on Wednesday. It's "an important step" in the Western Balkans reconciliation process, as well as in Serbia's rapprochement to the European Union, a statement by the French presidency of the EU said,
The tribunal declined to give details of Karadzic's transfer to The Hague, citing security in future cases. But the confirmation of his arrival came shortly after a helicopter landed behind the high wall of the jail while another helicopter hovered overhead. Two black minivans drove through the prison gates moments earlier.
Tear gas and rubber bullets
Hours before masked drivers whisked Karadzic to Belgrade's airport early Wednesday, about 15,000 Serb extremists rallied in a main square in the Serbian capital, demanding a halt to the extradition. Several hundred hooligans separated from the group and hurled stones and burning flares at riot police.
Later, police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at large groups of demonstrators, trying to push them away from the square as the rally ended. Belgrade's emergency clinic said it treated 51 policemen and 23 civilians. The military clinic reported treating three policemen and three civilians.
Streets looked like battlefields, with smashed shop windows and overturned garbage cans. Ambulance sirens blared through downtown. Police Chief Milorad Veljovic said the area was "under control" by midnight.
Legal experts consider Karadzic the most important figure in the war crimes committed in Bosnia, exceeding the role played by the late Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic, whose own trial ended inconclusively when he died in 2006 in the same U.N. jail.
Karadzic's top commander, Ratko Mladic, also accused of genocide, remains at large.
False identity
Serbian authorities say they arrested Karadzic July 21 in Belgrade, where he had been living under a false identity and practicing alternative medicine. His bouffant mane of salt and pepper hair — his trademark during the Bosnian war — had gone, replaced by flowing white hair and a beard that drew comparisons with Santa Claus and Russian mystic Rasputin.
Since his capture Karadzic has asked for and gotten a shave and a haircut and his lawyer says he looks like an older version of the Bosnian Serb leader who regularly met with top Western officials, diplomats and military commanders during the 1992-95 Bosnian war.
During the war, he was known as the urbane, intellectual face of a monstrous regime blamed for the worst atrocities in Europe since World War II.
Prosecutors allege that the one-time psychiatrist and poet transformed himself into an ultranationalist Serb warlord before and during the war.
According to his indictment, Karadzic and other senior Bosnian Serb leaders unleashed a reign of terror that began with vicious campaigns of ethnic cleansing to drive Muslims and Croats out of land he considered part of a "Greater Serbia" and reached its bloody climax in the Srebrenica killings.
Serbia's new, pro-Western government hopes Karadzic's arrest will strengthen the country's bid for membership in the European Union. Serbia had been accused of not searching for war crimes fugitives sought by the U.N. tribunal.
Brammertz said Wednesday that Serbian authorities "deserve full credit" for arresting Karadzic and he hopes Serb authorities will soon arrest Mladic.


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Fujimi (富士見市 Fujimi-shi) é uma cidade japonesa localizada na província de Saitama.

Em 2003 a cidade tinha uma população estimada em 104 791 habitantes e uma densidade populacional de 5 319,34 h/km². Tem uma área total de 19,70 km².

Recebeu o estatuto de cidade a 10 de Abril de 1972.

Cidade-irmã
  Šabac, Sérvia

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Q: App Acceptance Process for Facebook Marketing API I am looking at using the Business Manager API to manage our clients Facebook advertising, including a central billing implementation, and have a few queries.
From what I can gather, to use the Business Manager API, I have to have my App accepted, then request access to the Business Manager API, then open a line of credit.
Can I develop my application in sandbox mode and get access to the Business Manager API?
How long does the process, usually, take to accept a Facebook APP, give access to the BM API and open a line of credit?
Not being able to access the BM API endpoints to manage clients and create ads hampers the development process and the ability to request the Facebook App for review.
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Dr Kirsty Fairclough is Senior Lecturer in Media and Performance at University of Salford. She's delivered conferences on Mad Men and Twin Peaks, written extensively about film and music, and is the author of the upcoming book Beyoncé: Celebrity, Feminism and Pop Culture. She also organised 'Purple Reign', the world's first Prince conference, which took place in Manchester this May.
Kirsty will be appearing at NME's #Lifehacks event on Thursday, joining a panel in which she and fellow creatives discuss the things they wish they'd known at age 18. Ahead of the big day, we got in touch to find out more about her career journey so far.
You've spoken and written on many different pop culture topics – everything from Twin Peaks to the relationship between Beyoncé and feminism. What makes a TV show, celebrity, or pop culture phenomenon something that you actually want to drill down into and research further?
How did you go about building a career which has made you an authority on these kind of topic? Was it always your life plan?
What advice would you give to someone who's interested in a similar kind of career?
And finally, what life lesson do you most wish you'd known when you were 18?
NME has teamed up with University of Salford and youth initiative Create Jobs to lay on our #Lifehacks event in London this Thursday, November 23. The event will be headlined by Chelsea footballer Eni Aluko and hip-hop artist Loyle Carner, who will team up for an 'in conversation' panel.
Another panel will see acclaimed campaigners Paris Lees, Paula Akpan and Josie Naughton join forces to discuss how to effect positive change. Meanwhile, MOBO founder Kanya King MBE and Universal Music UK's Jonathan Badyal will join Kirsty to talk about the things they wish they'd known at age 18.


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By 1970 the semiconductor industry had been building momentum for at least a decade. Yet the companies supplying the equipment and materials that made possible the miniature wonders known as "chips" were all but invisible. The newly emerging industry was tiny then – only a few million dollars in global revenues – but a handful of visionary leaders came together to create a forum to shine the spotlight on equipment and materials suppliers. The resulting organization was called Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Institute, but was best known as SEMI®.
One of the early challenges facing the budding industry was marketplace visibility. The new SEMI organization quickly answered the challenge with the introduction of the first SEMICON® exposition. Appealing for its festive energy at the county fairgrounds in San Mateo, California, SEMICON was hugely successful.
With the proceeds generated by the show, the SEMI founders realized a unique opportunity to re-invest in their industry, and launched the SEMI Standards program. From its earliest successes in standardizing silicon wafers to current efforts in factory automation and software, the SEMI International Standards program has been helping to ensure open markets and lower semiconductor manufacturing costs for over 30 years. SEMI Standards have also facilitated the development of new industries, including the now pervasive foundry manufacturing model.
In the mid-1980s, semiconductor manufacturing centers began to develop around the globe. SEMI members and their customers were becoming more multi-national. True to its visionary beginnings, SEMI was at the forefront of supporting truly global industry development, despite then heightened trade friction. To ensure fair and open market access around the globe, SEMI transformed itself. The "I" in SEMI – which formerly stood for Institute – became "I" for International, and SEMI added support offices in the relevant areas of semiconductor manufacturing activity.
Throughout the 1990s, as the semiconductor equipment and materials industry grew in size and importance, it took on a greater role in developing the process solutions that have made possible the electronics-based society we now enjoy. SEMI also evolved with our industry, developing more of the products and services that its members value in an industry association, such as technical conferences, educational events and market data collection and analysis. As the voice of the industry, SEMI represents the collective interests of its membership, and is an advocate for the industry in the areas of public policy, environment, health and safety, workforce development and investor relations.
Today, the technologies created by SEMI members are applicable to a number of related industries, such as flat panel display and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS). Accordingly, SEMI continues to add innovative programs in related technology areas. SEMI, as the only truly global representative of the semiconductor, display, MEMS and related industries, will continue to provide the valuable services that have made it the association of choice for the microelectronics ecosystem.
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BURKINA FASO: Two From Sembene: Moolaade and Xala
Reviewer: Dylan de Thomas
Moolaade
Rating (out of 5): *****
Xala
Rating (out of 5): ***½
I'll admit it: I felt a little dread at the prospects of watching Moolaade � the last film by the "Father of African cinema," Ousmane Sembene. It sat on top of my DVD player, looking every bit like the "vitamin movie" that litters many a GreenCine queue � movies that you know are good for you, but which you also feel disinclined to watch. There are even studies (beware: PDF) on the avoidance of watching movies that you should watch.
But Moolade is a startlingly humanistic film about female genital mutilation set in a small village in Burkina Faso, a land-locked nation in Western Africa. As grim as that may sound, the film itself is an absolute wonder to behold. From literally the first frame, the movie is engaging and involving; Sembene created a colorful, fascinating world in which the drama in the film unfolds in a deliberate, tantalizing way.
The movie opens with four young girls who wish to escape their "cutting" and ask for magical protection � the titular "moolaade" � from Colle, the second wife of a village elder. She gives it, at great personal risk to herself. Sembene explains very little to the viewer, instead letting you immerse yourself in the lives in the story.
It's difficult to overstate the level of humanity that is evinced by Sembene here, and how eminently watchable it is. If you don't believe me, Roger Ebert wrote a wonderful essay on the film, adding it to his Great Films list. And great it indeed is. I could not more highly recommend Moolade.
From Sembene's last film to the one that made his name on the international stage: Xala is a comedy about El Hadji, a rich businessman with, ahem, questionable ethics, who believes he has been visited by a curse of impotence � a xala � on the day of his wedding to his third wife.
An adaptation of his own novel, Sembene's Xala is a farce about the collision of those first post-colonial African nations, where many leaders were torn between their national roots and the promise of Western finery � bottled water, imported cars, tailored suits and so on.
The movie, while somewhat raw, is often laugh-out-loud funny and easily worth the two hour running time.
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Political & Cultural Commentary from a Constitutional Conservative.
Keeping We the People in the Dark
September 26, 2009 By Jeff
Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee have refused to publish the final text of their health care reform bill online prior to voting on it. They claim the language is too technically difficult for ordinary people to understand, and that releasing the text would just lead to confusion.
Yeah, right… I suspect it has more to do with them not wanting us to see language like what appears at pages 80-81 of the bill. Where it says:
"Beginning in 2015, payment [under Medicare] would be reduced by five percent if an aggregation of the physician's resource use is at or above the 90th percentile of national utilization." Thus, in any year in which a particular doctor's average per-patient Medicare costs are in the top 10 percent in the nation, the feds will cut the doctor's payments by 5 percent."
As the Washington Times explains in its editorial what that means in English is:
… in any year in which a particular doctor's average per-patient Medicare costs are in the top 10 percent in the nation, the feds will cut the doctor's payments by 5 percent.
Forget results. This provision makes no account for the results of care, its quality or even its efficiency. It just says that if a doctor authorizes expensive care, no matter how successfully, the government will punish him by scrimping on what already is a low reimbursement rate for treating Medicare patients. The incentive, therefore, is for the doctor always to provide less care for his patients for fear of having his payments docked. And because no doctor will know who falls in the top 10 percent until year's end, or what total average costs will break the 10 percent threshold, the pressure will be intense to withhold care, and withhold care again, and then withhold it some more. Or at least to prescribe cheaper care, no matter how much less effective, in order to avoid the penalties.
Bottom line, this is a form of rationing… While there are no formal death panels, this bill will ultimately give us the functional equivalent by arbitrarily punishing doctors who are trying to provide the best quality of care for their patients.
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We admit: Airplanes are the faster, easier way to travel. But there's something to be said for the good old-fashioned road trip -- packing your bags at a moment's notice and hopping in the car with the windows down, radio blaring and no particular destination in mind. That feeling of freedom, however, only gets you so far. When you're hungry, tired and the gas gauge is on E, these resources will get you back on track and ready for a new day of exploration.
If spontaneity is your thing, checking out your car before you leave isn't always an option. But for those who plan their vacations, it's smart to have your auto examined before you leave port. At the very least, get an oil change. (Jiffy Lube will do it in 10 minutes.) If you decide that your car won't make the trip, rent one instead. Imagine zipping down the highway in a shiny white Mustang convertible -- or an Escort if cost is an issue. Car rental companies like Avis, Alamo, Budget, Hertz and Dollar Rent A Car allow you to make reservations online. Dollar even includes a "Great Drives" section that lists interesting routes and itineraries across the country. And if you run into car troubles during your trip, AAA will lend a helping hand (if you're a member).
Once the car is in place, it's time to pack it. Bring comfortable clothes (remember, you'll be sitting for hours at a time) and munchies to cut down on food stops. And don't forget those road trip essentials: books and music. Mix a CD or fill your MP3 player with albums that are singable. (By that we mean songs everyone in your car can tolerate). Books, like music, are a personal choice, but you have to admit that reading Jack Kerouac's "On the Road" would be totally apropos. Try amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com for your reading and record needs.
"Perhaps you should try a road less traveled. They may have more potholes, but they also have more character."
You've pulled out of your driveway, made a right and are now heading out of town. But where are you going? Perhaps you should try a road less traveled. They might have more potholes, but they also have more character. The most famous road of yesteryear is Route 66, but National Scenic Byways Online contains tons of up-to-date information about byways throughout the country. If you choose to stick to the main drags, Route 40 and the I-95 Exit Guide list everything from gas stations to weather conditions. And if you forget that right turn at Albuquerque, MapQuest will get you going in the right direction.
The whole point of driving is to see stuff, right? The nature lover should check out the National Parks Service, which contains comprehensive information about every national park in the country. For more urban-minded travelers, City Search, Digital City and USA CityLink offer listings of every activity you could possibly imagine for dozens of major (and not-so-major) cities. But if it's oddities you're after, you can't miss Roadside America -- the guide to offbeat tourist attractions. The site even breaks down sights by state.
Gas, Food, Lodging
Yes, even an adventure-seeker such as yourself must take time to refuel. If you're looking for honest-to-goodness road food, RoadFood is the guide to roadside eateries in the U.S. and Canada. The site is packed with diners, truck stops and sandwich joints. Diner City offers a similar guide to those classic, neon-lit eateries. If you're longing for fast food, Burger King, Jack in the Box and Carl's Jr. offer store locators. Oh, and if you get the chance, visit Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: It's deep-fried heaven.
When it comes to sleeping arrangements, budget is key. However, don't compromise a good night's sleep just to save money. (Sleeping in your car at a rest stop is not considered camping.) Find an inexpensive hotel, like Motel 6, Travelodge, Jameson Inn or Super 8. These establishments offer a directory of locations and online reservation capabilities. Do take advantage of this service: When it's 2 a.m. and your body is heavy with fatigue, you'll be glad you did.
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Charles is a writer for Oilprice.com
Kurdistan's Finances Hurting over Oil Row with Baghdad
By Charles Kennedy - Mar 18, 2014, 5:12 PM CDT
The Kurdish economy is facing some of its worst problems in years as Baghdad has halted funding to the regional government due to the ongoing oil feud, according to an article from Reuters. Kurdistan has vowed to export oil on its own terms through a pipeline to Turkey, but the Iraqi central government maintains that Kurdistan is violating the law. Having failed to come to a compromise, Kurdistan has moved forward with its attempts to sell oil outside of Iraqi control. This prompted Baghdad to cut off funds to Kurdistan's regional government, which is supposed to account for 17% of the national budget.
In January, the central government only gave Kurdistan 566 billion dinars, less than half of what it paid out last year on a monthly basis. Baghdad has insisted that it will only restore funding if Kurdistan brings its oil exports under the aegis of the national government. "The equation is simple: you take 17 percent of the wealth, you hand over the oil you have," Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki told France-24 television last week, according to Reuters. But Kurdistan has already sent one million barrels of oil to Turkey. The oil remains in storage – Turkey is waiting for the two parties to resolve their political conflict before it lets the oil to be exported.
Related Article: Pipeline to Turkey Intensifies Dispute Over Iraqi Oil
The 2014 budget calls for Kurdistan to export 400,000 barrels of oil per day through Iraq's state-owned oil company. If Kurdistan falls short of that quota, revenues from the central government will be deducted accordingly. However, it must be done under the control of the central government. "The Kurdish people did not make all these sacrifices in order to be subjected to oppression and despotic rule once again," said Kurdish President Masoud Barzani, alluding to oppression of Kurdistan by Saddam Hussein.
The two sides will likely maintain their hardened positions over the next few weeks as Iraq is in the midst of election season and neither side wants to give any ground.
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If you enjoy walking and would like to practice your hobby as part of your holiday, in new surroundings, then look no further than our walking holidays in Costa Calida. We offer an interesting and varied range of routes in the area. Each walk lasts approx 3 hours and we cover approx 10km. All of these walks are easy medium graded and are obviously on the Sierra espuña terrain.
We meet at La Mariposa at 9.45am on the day of the walk.
Sometimes we walk from La Mariposa and sometimes we have a short drive from La Mariposa to the walk starting point.
Please do not ask us where we are walking prior to the day as sometimes we do not make up our minds on the route until the day of the walk, this is because we have to take in to consideration the abilities of the walkers in general, the weather and the size of the group. We have to take safety into account at all times.
THE THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH…A LONGER 4 TO 5 HOUR WALK WITH LUNCH AT A STOP OFF POINT (bbq and paella).
All walkers MUST wear suitable footwear for a walk in the mountains, preferably with ankle support but essential to have good grip on the soles.
Also make sure that you have a small drink and an energy/chocolate bar.
Twice monthly 2ND AND 4TH MONDAY EASY MEDIUM GRADED WALK DATES.
Please either email or phone with…….
Date you wish to walk.
From Alhama de Murcia follow the signs for Mula/Pliego, after aprox 7 km there is a turning on the left for El berro, ignore this turn and stay on the Mula road until you reach the hotel, we now meet at Hotel la Mariposa on every walk day at 10am.
It is essential that you book if you wish to come on one of these walks, please give us a telephone number or email address in case of cancellation.
If you are considering a walking holiday in Costa Calida as part of a group, look no further. We offer a fantastic deal for walking groups, itinerary as below, and prices to suit all pockets.
Buffet breakfast and a 5 to 6 hour guided walk (packed lunch) back mid afternoon for afternoon drinks, evening meal (with live entertainment arranged at an extra cost of 8€ per person).
Breakfast and a free morning, vacating your room by 12 noon..
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*Personal injury insurance if offered to you on the day, if your holiday insurance does not cover you for our activities then we can offer it at an extra cost of only 3.50€ per person per day, we strongly recommend this.
The 3 night all inclusive cost….
(169€) without the services of our guide.
Includes accommodation, all meals and packed lunches, all guides(when needed) Entertainment is available at a small extra cost, normally 8€ per person.
If you would like more information about our Walking holidays in Costa Calida, then do not hesitate to get in touch with us and let us organise your perfect holiday!