Sleeping well is an art that many people do not bother to understand. On the other hand, almost everyone wants a good night sleep so that they wake up the next morning well-rested. Finding the right posture to sleep is the first step of the process. Getting accessories to help you sleep well throughout the night with minimal or no distractions is an additional way that guarantees you proper health and development of your muscles and other tissues. The brain, heart, lungs, liver and all other major organs need adequate sleep, and a pillow is a perfect accessory for advancing your sleeping goals. You need to apply sufficient knowledge on how to choose the perfect bed pillow. That way, you stand the greatest chance of benefiting from your endeavors to improve your sleep.
There is no best fill option for your pillow. Each option has advantages and disadvantages.Down fill creates a soft and light pillow. The down pillow will have goose or duck fibers, and you will notice the difference in prices. The goose fiber is soft and expensive while the duck fiber is less soft and cheap. The pillow fill will consider of down, feathers, and fillings. The disadvantage is that you could have an allergic reaction. The same criteria for choosing to apply to other fill materials such as cotton, wool, synthetic down and memory foam.
You want your pillow to respond to your weight while also not being too stiff. The fill power rating will refer to the pillow's quality. You should be looking for a high number. A fill-power above 600 will last longer before permanently disfiguring. However, any higher number will not add significant length to the life of the pillow.
The weight is a personal choice, and it will depend on the material used for making the pillow and the fibers or fabric used for its cover.
The breathable fabric is the best because it extends the life of the pillow and it also helps you sleep at night. Pillowcases that have breathable fabric are ideal too for the same reason. You may use decorative fabric for making the bed fit a given style, but you must remove them before sleeping.
Some synthetic materials like foam and polyester go through chemical processes when manufacturing them and they can introduce allergies and unwanted reactions when the chemical process did not happen well.
Side sleeping will go well with a firm pillow while back sleeping will require a flatly shaped pillow. These minor changes can have a significant effect on the comfort experience. Spend a few nights before going to choose your pillows. Use the conventional available ones at home and find out your sleeping position. If you're looking for the best pillow for side sleepers, you can read this buying guide before choosing one. You may create a time-lapse video of your sleeping pattern throughout the night to evaluate the sleeping patterns. The video will help you identify the right pillow firmness and size property.


son of Mr, Robert & Molley Young.
he died at sea Oct, 22d, 1800.
Frigate Boston & the French Berceau.
Samuel Young was one of seven Americans killed when the USS Boston captured the French corvette Berceau in 1800. I do not know whether he is buried under his monument in East Bridgewater.


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Färs & Frosta Sparbank Arena, auch Lunds nya arena (Neue Arena Lund), ist eine Multifunktionsarena in der südschwedischen Stadt Lund, im Stadtteil Klostergården. Die Arena wurde in den Jahren 2007 und 2008 erbaut und am 19. September 2008 eröffnet. Das Gebäude wird vor allem für den Handballsport von den Vereinen H 43 und LUGI HF genutzt; außerdem birgt es eine Eishalle.

Die Arena fasst 3.000 Zuschauer bei Sportveranstaltungen und bis zu 4.000 Personen bei Konzerten und trägt den Namen der schwedischen Bank Färs & Frosta Sparbank. Hier werden 2011 Spiele während der Handball-Weltmeisterschaft der Herren ausgetragen.

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Strathmore 400 Series Toned Sketch Paper in a hardbound art journal.
Available in Warm Tan and Cool Gray. This sketch paper is ideal for light and dark media. 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber, acid free.


High production dryer for mid to large sized shops that need outputs of 300* or 600* pcs/hr/chamber. A compact powerhouse with many advanced features such as: digital temperature control, power exhaust and air recirculation. Available in 30″ and 54″ (76 and 137 cm) belt widths.


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package bank.domain;

import bank.service.*;

import java.util.*;

public class Account {
	long accountnumber;
	// account type
	private AccountType accountType;
	Collection<AccountEntry> entryList = new ArrayList<AccountEntry>();
	Customer customer;
	IEmailSender emailSender = new EmailSender();
	ILoggingService loggingService = new LoggingService();
	ISMSSender smsSender = new SMSSender();

	public Account (long accountnr, AccountType accountType){
		this.accountnumber = accountnr;
		this.accountType = accountType;
	}
	public long getAccountnumber() {
		return accountnumber;
	}
	public void setAccountnumber(long accountnumber) {
		this.accountnumber = accountnumber;
	}
	public double getBalance() {
		double balance=0;
		for (AccountEntry entry : entryList) {
			balance+=entry.getAmount();
		}
		return balance;
	}
	public void deposit(double amount){
		AccountEntry entry = new AccountEntry(new Date(), amount, "deposit", "", "");
		entryList.add(entry);
		this.customer = this.getCustomer();
		this.notifyCustomer(this.customer, amount,"Deposit");
	}
	public void withdraw(double amount){
		AccountEntry entry = new AccountEntry(new Date(), -amount, "withdraw", "", "");
		entryList.add(entry);
		this.customer = this.getCustomer();
        this.notifyCustomer(this.customer, amount,"withdraw");
	}
    private void notifyCustomer(Customer customer, double amount, String type){
	    System.out.println("---------------notify customer begin------------------");
        loggingService.log(String.format("%s %s %f, balance is %f", customer.getName(), type, amount, this.getBalance()));
        smsSender.send(String.format("%s %s %f, balance is %f", this.customer.getName(),type, amount, this.getBalance()));
        emailSender.sendEmail("midestone","you","Notification", String.format("%s %s %f, balance is %f", customer.getName(),type, amount, this.getBalance()));
        System.out.println("---------------notify customer end------------------");
	}
	private void addEntry(AccountEntry entry){
		entryList.add(entry);
	}

	public void transferFunds(Account toAccount, double amount, String description){
		AccountEntry fromEntry = new AccountEntry(new Date(), -amount, description, ""+toAccount.getAccountnumber(), toAccount.getCustomer().getName());
		AccountEntry toEntry = new AccountEntry(new Date(), amount, description, ""+toAccount.getAccountnumber(), toAccount.getCustomer().getName());
		entryList.add(fromEntry);
		toAccount.addEntry(toEntry);
		toAccount.deposit(amount);
	}

	public Customer getCustomer() {
		return customer;
	}
	public void setCustomer(Customer customer) {
		this.customer = customer;
	}
	public Collection<AccountEntry> getEntryList() {
		return entryList;
	}

	public AccountType getAccountType() {
		return accountType;
	}
}

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Disponibilité rare en mai, beau temps!
Condo haut de gamme avec finitions de créateurs avec deux balcons de 500 pieds carrés, un toit-terrasse sur la première suite principale et un balcon couvert sur le plancher principal, tous avec vue sud face à l'océan et donnant sur le lac Redfish ainsi qu'un Des 3 grands bassins communautaires. Le condo de 3200 pieds carrés comprend 2 suites-maîtres King avec matelas tempurpedic, une chambre avec 2 lits queen-size et une 4ème chambre avec 2 lits superposés (4 personnes). Chaque chambre possède sa propre télévision et son lecteur DVD. La cuisine entièrement équipée est le rêve d'un chef de cuisine avec des appareils Viking comprenant un cuisinière / cuisinière à gaz, des comptoirs en granit, une machine à glaçons et un réchauffeur de vin. L'unité dispose d'une buanderie séparée avec laveuse et sécheuse. Cette communauté fermée hors de l'autoroute populaire 30A (juste à l'est de Destin) n'a que 82 résidences de copropriété qui partagent les 650 pieds de la façade du Golfe. Les commodités de la communauté comprennent 3 grandes piscines, spas à remous, foyers à gaz et aires de griller. Il existe également un grand centre de remise en forme, une salle de golf virtuelle, un théâtre, des jeux vidéo et des salles de réunion et de conférence.
We had another great time. Thanks!
Location and amenities made this perfect for our family vacation. Condo is spacious and beautiful with everything needed plus more. Owner is very accommodating and easy to contact and work with. Hope to return.
Stayed a week here in July 2018. Couldn't even begin to describe how awesome this condo is but I'll try! Huge, spacious rooms. Chefs kitchen. Extra Ice maker for beach coolers. The views from the patios on both Master BR is sublime. 2 beach setups come with the rental and you will not feel crowded here. Well away from the craziness of Seaside and Destin. Several pools and hot tubs at the Sanctuary that were great for adults and kids. Can't wait to go back!!
Beautiful and spacious condo! Owners extremely helpful and ready to answer any questions.
We had a great time. Condo complex was stunning and the views breathtaking. We loved all of the room that was available when 10 people were in the place. Never felt crowded. The condo owners immediately answered any questions and gave amazing dinner recommendations and tips. We enjoyed our stay here very much. The only negative was lots of gates and codes and kind of a long walk to the beach. But no one complained and it was so worth it once you got down there. The beach attendant was awesome and had our chairs reserved for us every day! The beach is beautiful and quiet! It was a fantastic stay and we HIGHLY recommend this place and unit! Debbey went out of her way to decorate with style. Felt like a pottery barn experience. She is really a great renter/owner. Hope to be back again!
We came from overseas to join our family for a beach vacation, we were not disappointed!
The condo was gorgeous and well appointed. Lots of space for our 6 adults and 2 small children. Rooms were very large and quiet. Our little guys could not hear the adults talking or the TV from their bedroom during nap time....a Huge plus!
The view of the white sand beach from the condo balconies was beautiful! About a ten minute walk from the condo to the beach, our little guys were troopers and did just fine. There is also a big wagon provided by the owner to carry kids or beach gear out to the sand. We loved our beach time in the mornings followed by fun at one of the great pools after the kids nap time.
Great BBQ area just below the condo balcony beside the pools. We grilled almost every night. The other nights we bought fresh fish and prawns from a seafood market 5 minutes away. Big kitchen with everything you need to enjoy meals at home.
Upper balcony just off the Hugh bedroom on the 2nd level offers a spectacular full sky view, especially as the sun sets and the evening stars appear. Absolutely beautiful!!
The owner was great to communicate with and very helpful!
Deposit is non-refundable if cancellation is NOT made 30 days prior to visit.


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Why Mormons Were Mentioned in a Presidential Inaugural Address
byDanielle B. Wagner | Jan. 20, 2017
Makes You ThinkMormon Life
When James A. Garfield took the oath of office as the new president of the United States of America in 1881, Mormonism was a heavily contested topic in much of the nation. As one of the largest territories in the nation at the time, Utah kept pushing for acceptance as a state, but many Americans feared the "peculiar" Mormons and their practices—including polygamy.
But this view was not unique to America. In 1910, twenty years after the Church ended the practice of polygamy, LDS missionaries were expelled from Germany for the fear they were trying to convert or kidnap women to provide more wives for Mormon men back in Utah. In fact, during the early 1900s, Sir Winston Churchill, then Secretary of the Home Department, was appointed by British Parliament to head up an investigation of LDS missionaries.
Tensions regarding polygamy rose in the United States when the Supreme Court ruled anti-polygamy laws passed decades earlier were constitutional. According to the Church's Gospel Topics Essay on polygamy, "federal officials began prosecuting polygamous husbands and wives during the 1880s. Believing these laws to be unjust, Latter-day Saints engaged in civil disobedience by continuing to practice plural marriage and by attempting to avoid arrest by moving to the homes of friends or family or by hiding under assumed names."
It was during this time of contention and suspicion of the Church and its leaders that James A. Garfield gave his inaugural address on March 4, 1881. In it, he stated:
The Constitution guarantees absolute religious freedom. . . . The Territories of the United States are subject to the direct legislative authority of Congress, and hence the General Government is responsible for any violation of the Constitution in any of them. It is therefore a reproach to the Government that in the most populous of the Territories the constitutional guaranty is not enjoyed by the people and the authority of Congress is set at naught. The Mormon Church not only offends the moral sense of manhood by sanctioning polygamy, but prevents the administration of justice through ordinary instrumentalities of law.
In my judgment it is the duty of Congress, while respecting to the uttermost the conscientious convictions and religious scruples of every citizen, to prohibit within its jurisdiction all criminal practices, especially of that class which destroy the family relations and endanger social order. Nor can any ecclesiastical organization be safely permitted to usurp in the smallest degree the functions and powers of the National Government.
While President Garfield's concerns might be understood given the context, it's interesting that he attacked the Mormon church in defense of the family. Throughout its history, the LDS Church has always defended the family and focused on building strong, eternal families. In fact, the doctrine of the family is one of our most fundamental and beloved doctrines.
While we might not understand the full reasons polygamy was reinstituted in the Church under Joseph Smith, the Church's Gospel Topics Essay explains this:
The Book of Mormon identifies one reason for God to command it: to increase the number of children born in the gospel covenant in order to "raise up seed unto [the Lord]."
Plural marriage did result in the birth of large numbers of children within faithful Latter-day Saint homes. It also shaped 19th-century Mormon society in many ways: marriage became available to virtually all who desired it; per-capita inequality of wealth was diminished as economically disadvantaged women married into more financially stable households; and ethnic intermarriages were increased, which helped to unite a diverse immigrant population. Plural marriage also helped create and strengthen a sense of cohesion and group identification among Latter-day Saints. Church members came to see themselves as a "peculiar people," covenant-bound to carry out the commands of God despite outside opposition.
It turns out when James A. Garfield was speaking of the need for religious freedom, of strong families, and of unity in diversity, he had more in common with the Mormons than he might have thought.
Lead image from Boston Globe of James A. Garfield's inauguration
Makes You Think Mormon Life PolygamyPolygamy,Makes You Think Mormon Life

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At Suntronix, we believe true service starts after the product you ordered arrives at your doorstep. We follow through on our commitment to excellence with exceptional customer service. Our team of service associates are available via phone, e-mail and online chat to ensure your utmost satisfaction. Whether you are a novice or a tech guru, you are sure to enjoy shopping at suntronix. We work passionately to exceed your expectations every time.
Since its inception in 1999, Suntronix has grown steadily and enhanced its business for being inspired by the technology. We are a unique multi-brand electronics retailer recognised for choice, value and convenience. We sell general Consumables, lifestyle products, electronics and computer . focussing on enhancing our customers' enjoyment of technology. Our working model of being Customer centric and not product centric results in a superior buying and after sale experiences.
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The Good Dinosaur is a forthcoming movie by Pixar, to be released by Disney, set in a world inhabited by dinosaurs and humans. The movie is currently scheduled to be released in late November 2015.
For this alone, Pixar deserves some credit.
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When cleaning your baby in the bath tub, you need to make sure that the water is not too hot or too cold for them. It's important to keep it at the right temperature so your baby has a safe and enjoyable time. Many parents opt to invest in a bath thermometer that tells the current temperature and gives a 'heads up' if the water needs to be adjusted. They're often disguised as a floating toy so your child will actually enjoy having it in the tub to use as a toy.
It contains no buttons and activates automatically once you place it in the water. It's really a no-brainer. Just place it in the bath tub and it will float while displaying the temperature on the integrated LCD.
Built in alarm feature will alert you with an audible alarm if the water is too hot (over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) or too cold (below 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
Automatically designed to read the water temperature every 2 seconds so you never have to worry about anything – it's setup for simple use with no effort.
Babies tend to enjoy it as a toy too! It's in the shape of a turtle with bright yellow and green colors with white spots.
Very affordable. Can be found for just around 10 bucks!
Another great choice is the Duckymeter. It's very similar to your standard rubber duck toy, but it has a built in bath thermometer to give you assurance that your baby isn't exposed to uncomfortable water temps.
Small LCD indicates the exact temperature with 3 different color codes to indicate the ideal range. If the water is too cold, it will turn blue. If it's just right, it will be green. And if it's too hot, it will be red.
It's instantly activated once it is placed in the water. It makes a really fun toy that can be fully submersed since it's completely waterproof.
Operates on 3 AAA batteries – these are included.
The Blue Turtle Safety Bath Thermometer provides a great option for parents to make sure their child is as safe as can be.
LCD with the current water temperature. It's easy to read so there is no confusion.
Bright red warning light indicates by flashing if the water is either too warm or too chilly so you can adjust it.
Powered by a single lithium ion battery (included) that won't need to be replaced for as long as 3 years.
In the fun shape of a turtle so your child enjoys having it with them in the water as it floats.
Very similar to the Duckymeter, but a tad bit less expensive, the Safety 1st Rubber Ducky TempGuard works well to let you know when the water is too warm.
Since it looks like your typical rubber duck, it doubles as a toy that your baby or child will love.
Made out of duradble vinyl material that features a hot water indicator on the belly.
Does not operate on batteries. It's not electrical.
Simple to use. Very affordable and children often love it.


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writingWA Awards 2015 winners announced
The winners of the 2015 writingWA Awards, which support emerging writers based in regional Western Australia, have been announced.
Marc Simojoki was awarded the Curtin University Prize for Fiction for his manuscript The Sea Dog. The award includes a cash prize of $6000 and mentoring and editorial guidance.
Veronica Malone received the State Library of Western Australia Prize for WA History, worth $6000, for her manuscript on the history of the Batavia Coast.
The awards were judged by Curtin University senior lecturer and author David Whish-Wilson and editor Delys Bird.
'The diversity of projects being tackled by aspiring writers in regional WA will contribute significantly to the documentation and preservation of our State's history,' said state librarian Margaret Allen. 'The State Library is particularly pleased to be supporting this development process.'
The 2016 writingWA Awards will open for submissions in July. For more information, visit the writingWA website here.
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Discover the serenity that surrounds you in your new home at Easton North. Located on a rolling hillside amidst stately trees and manicured landscaping, this picturesque location delivers all the luxury comforts and conveniences you want. Experience your personal sanctuary today.


The GPCF is the driving force behind Peoria Chess. The Foundation provides tournaments and activities and the fiscal muscle to promote chess. Our youth chess programs involve over 100 youths of various ages and has included many individual and team state champions.
Founded in 1897, Bradley University is located in Peoria, Ill., in the historic West Bluff residential neighborhood. At Bradley, undergraduate students can choose from more than 100 undergraduate programs within five colleges. Bradley University has sponsored the annual Bradley Summer Open and the Bradley Winter Open chess tournaments for many years. The BSO started in 1964 and is the longest running university sponsored tournament in the nation. The Winter Open, a later addition, started in 1992 and has recently reached it's 25th anniversary, making it also a US Chess Heritage event.
Each year the Illinois Chess Association designates 12 Tournaments across the state as tour events. The top scores across all 12 tournaments wins special prizes by rating class from our state organization. The Greater Peoria Open, the Bradley Winter Open and Bradley Winter Open are Illinois Tour events. Following the northern Illinois Tim Just Open by just one week, the BWO is the 2nd tournament in the annual tour schedule and has a major impact on the early leaders.


The picturesque, seaside grounds of Hulihe'e Palace will be the location of the annual spring fundraiser, Day at Hulihe'e, on Saturday, Mar. 29. An 8:30 a.m. traditional Hawaiian blessing kicks off the 9 a.m.-4 p.m. event, which is hosted by palace caretakers the Daughters of Hawai'i and the Calabash Cousins.
Browse among tented arts and crafts booths, a tempting bake sale featuring Aunty Nona's scrumptious peach cake and the ever-popular Classy Tutu's Attic. Choose a fresh flower lei made on site by palace volunteers. The Kuakini Hawaiian Civic Club will offer ono food and local hula halau will provide cultural entertainment.
New this year are cultural demonstrations including pa'i 'ai (poi pounding) and 'upena (fish net making). Prize drawings throughout the day will be featured, including the chance to win a king-sized Hawaiian quilt for a $5 donation.
Day at Hulihe'e remembers Hawai'i's Citizen Prince who was born in March: Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole (1871-1922.) Hawai'i observes an annual state holiday to commemorate Prince Kuhio's dedication toward serving his people; it's Wednesday, Mar. 26 in 2014.


King Hill, West Malling will be closed from the 8th April for up to 12 days. The road will be closed between numbers 39 and 45. The alternative route is via A228 Ashton Way, A20 London Road, Town Hill/High Street/St Leonards Street and vice versa.
CATCHING BREAST CANCER EARLY AND THE MENOPAUSE, AND WHERE HRT FITS IN EVENT Due to popular demand West Malling Group Practice are organising a third 'Catching Breast Cancer Early and The Menopause, and Where HRT Fits In' event. Should you be interested in attending, please email your intention to wmgpppg@gmail.com or complete and hand in an application form available at surgery receptions.
The Patient Participation Group will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 27th March at 7pm at the Kings Hill Surgery. All patients are entitled to attend.
Look out for the Kings Hill Parish Council Annual Report being delivered to residents this week. Any questions you may have can be answered by attending the Annual Parish Meeting on Wednesday 3rd April 2019, 7pm, at the Kings Hill Community Centre.
Saturday 30th March - Sunday 31st March 10pm to 6am London-bound full overnight closure. Sunday 31st March - Monday 1st April 10.30pm to 5.30am London-bound full overnight closure.
Everyone is welcome to the KHPC full council meeting Wednesday 13th March at 7.30pm, when we will have the TMBC waste team in attendance, who will be explaining all you need to know about the new waste and recycling collection.
Fortune Way will be closed from 13th March 2019 for up to 1 day between the junctions of Anisa Close and Richmond Avenue. The alternative route is via Tower View, Winston Avenue, Discovery Drive and vice versa. This is to enable ironwork repairs to be carried out by KCC.
If you live in Kings Hill or surrounding villages, and have a son or daughter who goes to school in Tonbridge, then you might be interested in getting a direct bus service to speed the journey up. You still have time to fill in the survey, and register your interest, so please fill this in if you have a son or daughter who would use the service, and share with any other parents who might be interested.
KCC has informed us that it will be necessary to close Fortune Way, Kings Hill from 28 January 2019 for up to 1 day.
The road will be closed between the junctions of Anisa Close and Richmond Avenue.The alternative route is via Tower View, Winston Avenue, Discovery Drive and vice versa.
This is to enable ironwork repairs to be carried out by KCC.


We have open gym today from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Due to the labor day holiday, there will be no other classes offered. Please join us at the gym for a fun team workout and a chance to practice CrossFit skills of your choice.
On September 21, 2012, Kate Rawlings will be guest coaching at CrossFit Amundson. This is an outstanding opportunity for the Athlete's at CrossFit Amundson to receive instruction, both mental and physical, from one of the best Coach's and Athletes in the Country. Greg met Kate during a CrossFit Goal Setting Course at her CrossFit Affiliate gym Coca CrossFit in North Ridgeville, Ohio, and recognized in her an extremely talented Coach, Athlete and leader in the CrossFit community. It was just a matter of coordinating their busy schedules to get Kate to Santa Cruz. Kate will stay in Santa Cruz the weekend of September 22 and 23 for the Warrior Yoga and Unbeatable Mind Seminar as well. We look forward to welcoming Kate to the CrossFit Amundson family!


Susie Callista Suh is a 23-year-old artist from Philadelphia. Her work documents her experiences as a Korean American woman by creating sewn drawings and sculptures. Her artwork " The Mourning Dress" is a hand-sewn, traditional Korean mourning hanbok. The jacket is covered in hand-stitched phrases from her daily encounters with racism and discrimination.


⬅ Is Your IRA a Ticking Tax Time Bomb?
This three-step strategy is so simple, so effective, and makes so much sense that you will wonder why you never thought of retirement income planning this way before.
I call it my Bottom Line Retirement Income Strategy to producing reliable retirement income — for life.
Step One: Determine your monthly income need in retirement. For some people this is the hardest part.
Generally, I recommend people add up their basic living expenses: transportation, utilities and other household expenses, food and entertainment, basic medical expenses, etc. Be sure to take in to consideration insurance premiums, property taxes and other expenses that come up throughout the year, but not necessarily every month.
If you want to be conservative, add in an assumed amount each month for those unexpected expenses that always seem to pop up.
Don't be overly stingy. Most people spend more in retirement than they expect.
For purposes of this blog post, let's assume your monthly income need is $5,000.
Step Two: Add up your various sources of guaranteed income – social security, pensions, rental income, etc.
According to the Social Security Administration, the average retired worker receives $1,343 a month in social security benefits. If you are married, add another $692 – on average.
Obviously, these numbers are just examples. To get a more accurate estimate of your benefit, click here.
Don't forget about any pension benefits you may be entitled to as well. If you work for a government entity or an employer that pays a guaranteed pension at retirement, include that among your sources of income.
Subtract that amount from the number you calculated in Step One and you should get a difference of $2,215 ($5,000 income need less $2,785 guaranteed income sources).
This is your "bottom line" – the rock bottom number you need to come up with each month – regardless of what happens in the stock market or the economy – to supplement social security and other guaranteed income sources in order to meet your monthly income needs.
Step Three: Decide how you are going to meet your bottom line.
In the example above, you need to come up with $2,215 every month ($26,500 per year) to meet your income needs in retirement.
Most investment experts estimate that you can spend down your retirement assets at a rate of 3% – 4% per year and have a very high likelihood that your savings will last the rest of your life – even after accounting for inflation.
Should this extra income come from annuity payments? Stock dividends? Interest on bonds or CDs? Or perhaps a combination of the above?
This is where some careful planning comes in handy. The best solution for you will depend on how much you have saved for retirement, your risk tolerance, investment experience and other factors.
In my next post I will tell you how use my Bottom Line Retirement Income Strategy to determine exactly how much money you should set aside in conservative, safe investments and how much you can afford to risk in the stock market.


The exploration vessel featured in Blue Planet II has been listed on Airbnb.
For many of us, it's been hard trying to find a suitable substitute for Sunday night viewing after the final episode of Blue Planet II aired last month.
But, as luck would have it, we now have the chance to get up close and personal with the underwater creatures ourselves, as the exploration pod from the series has been listed on Airbnb.
The accommodation company and the BBC has launched a competition, giving three lucky winners the chance to stay on the OceanX Alucia vessel for two nights and three days.
Fancy yourself as the next David Attenborough?
Orla Doherty, the show's producer, will join you on your expedition as you venture 1000 metres below in the waves in Cape Eleuthera in the Bahamas.
"Having spent 500 hours in the submarine and countless weeks at sea filming the deep sea for Blue Planet II, the Alucia almost feels like my second home," says Doherty.
You'll get to stay on the research vessel that the BBC team used to conduct all of their underwater explorations for Blue Planet II.
Blue Planet II not only showcased the weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit the sea, but also the devastating environmental damage that's occurring in our oceans from plastic waste.
Which is why Airbnb are asking budding explorers to detail their ideal deep sea adventure and what they dream of exploring in the Big Blue.
Unfortunately, David Attenborough will not be joining in the exploration. Boo.
For a chance to win a stay on the vessel, visit the official website and submit your answers. Good luck!


Several members, including myself will be taking off on a road trip to South Australia, to take part in this event with our club display – "The Flying Seamen".
No doubt there will be lots of man time along the way, thinking why did I choose to confine myself to a small car with two weird dudes on such a long trip!
Anyway it is what it is…………..it will be a fun outing and we cant wait to take part in this well established show, and catch up with some of our distant members.
Once we are back there will be a full report with lots of pics and I'm sure a bag full of goodies.


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Supreme Court to Decide if Title VII Covers LGBT Discrimination
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether federal law prohibiting discrimination in the workplace applies to gay and transgender employees. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, workplace discrimination based on certain protected characteristics, including sex, is prohibited. The overarching issue is whether the term "sex" under Title VII applies to sexual orientation and gender identity.
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While the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ruled in 2015 that Title VII prohibits discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, this is the first time the Supreme Court will consider the issue when it begins its next term in October.
It is worth noting, however, that the high court previously ruled that gender discrimination based on gender stereotypes is unlawful (Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins, 1989). In any event, the court has agreed to take up two sexual orientation cases and a gender identity case in the fall term to resolve a circuit split. The sexual orientation cases, which have been consolidated, concern two employees who claimed they were fired for being gay.
In one case, Altitude Express v. Zarda, Donald Zarda, a skydiving instructor, sued his former employer, alleging that he was fired because of his sexual orientation. Although the plaintiff died in a base jumping accident in 2014, surviving family members continued to pursue the case. In 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit found that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation violates Title VII.
In the second case, Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, a child welfare services coordinator sued the county for firing him in 2013 after learning of his participation in an LGBT softball league. The case was dismissed by a federal district court in Atlanta. That ruling was subsequently affirmed by a panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which found that discrimination based on sexual orientation is not protected by Title VII.
Although the 11th Circuit declined to hear the case en banc, one of the judges dissented, writing that the Price Waterhouse decision "requires the conclusion that Title VII prohibits discrimination against gay and lesbian individuals because their sexual preferences do not conform to their employers' views of whom individuals of their respective genders should love."
Finally, the Supreme Court will also hear R.G. & G.R. Harris v. EEOC, a case involving Aimee Stepehens, a funeral home employee who claimed she was fired after she came out as transgender. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled found that discrimination "on the basis of transgender and transitioning status is necessarily discrimination on the basis of sex."
While local and state laws in New York include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes, it remains to be seen whether the Supreme Court will extend Title VII protections to the LGBT community. In the meantime, Congressional lawmakers are also reconsidering the issue after failing to reach a consensus on two previous occasions.
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Northfield.org's Rob Hardy took two photos "from near the Northfield water tower on Spring Creek Road."
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The 6 am Tuesday gang of sidewalk salonistas at the Goodbye Blue Monday were floundering a bit this week. Anchor Eric Johnson was out of town.
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package com.zentral.sembilar.resp.command.impl;

import java.io.IOException;

import com.zentral.sembilar.resp.ProtocolConstant;
import com.zentral.sembilar.resp.RespCommandSerializer;
import com.zentral.sembilar.resp.RespException;
import com.zentral.sembilar.resp.command.ConnectionCommand;
import com.zentral.sembilar.resp.connection.ConnectionManager;
import com.zentral.sembilar.resp.type.SimpleString;

public class RedisConnectionCommandImpl implements ConnectionCommand
{

	private ConnectionManager connectionManager;

	@Override
	public String auth(String password) throws IOException, RespException {
		RespCommandSerializer serializer = new RespCommandSerializer();
		String cmd = serializer.serialize(ProtocolConstant.COMMAND_AUTH, password);
		SimpleString resp = connectionManager.send(cmd, SimpleString.class);
		return resp.getString();
	}

	@Override
	public String ping() throws IOException, RespException {
		RespCommandSerializer serializer = new RespCommandSerializer();
		String cmd = serializer.serialize(ProtocolConstant.COMMAND_PING);
		SimpleString resp = connectionManager.send(cmd, SimpleString.class);
		return resp.getString();
	}

	@Override
	public String echo(String message) throws IOException, RespException {
		RespCommandSerializer serializer = new RespCommandSerializer();
		String cmd = serializer.serialize(ProtocolConstant.COMMAND_ECHO, message);
		SimpleString resp = connectionManager.send(cmd, SimpleString.class);
		return resp.getString();
	}

	@Override
	public void setConnectionManager(ConnectionManager connectionManager) {
		this.connectionManager = connectionManager;
	}
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Back in January when I went to Alt, I ended up carrying this leather tote around a lot. Which is why today I'm sharing this tote tutorial. You see, that leather tote, though I love it for library books and laptop carrying, led to some embarrassing situations, where I felt like I spent most of the conference digging through my bag and causing awkward silences with people I had just met. Because whatever I needed – a card, a media kit, my phone, gum – it was never close at hand. So the day I was supposed to be packing for SNAP, I decided to sew this tote. The good news? It worked great to keep me organized, and since I was able to sew it and still catch my flight, you know it's something you can make quickly.
The picture above is how I carried it around SNAP – business cards and phone in open pockets at the top, media kits in the bottom, iPad for note taking and a notebook in case I needed to give notes to someone else.
Want to make your own? You'll need about 3/4 yard of lining fabric and 1/2 yard of the main fabric. Unless you decide to make yours bigger, which you could totally do. Here's what I cut (measurements in inches); you'll also need about 1 1/2 yards of cotton cording for the straps.
To start, take two pocket pieces and sew them together along one long end. Then turn right side out and press. Topstitch the sewn end if desired. Repeat with the other two pocket pieces.
Place each pocket piece on an outside piece, lining up side and bottom edges. Stitch along the red line to dived the pocket into two. On the reverse side of the bag I divided the pockets so that one was 2/3 of the width and the other was 1/3 instead of 1/2 and 1/2 as shown below.
Take the two inside pocket pieces and put them right sides together then sew the long edges. Turn this right side out and press.
Place the pocket on one of the lining pieces and sew across the bottom, then sew lines to divide it into 3 pockets.
I also added an inside zipper pocket to hold personal stuff. Place the zipper pocket right sides together with the other lining piece, about 1″ from the top edge. Sew a rectangle 8 1/2″ long by 3/8″ wide about 1″ down from the edge of the pocket. Cut through both layers of fabric down the center of the rectangle, cutting Y shapes into the corners.
Turn the pocket to the wrong side of the lining, revealing the hole for the zipper and press.
Position the zipper centered in the hole. You can use a couple pieces of transparent tape to hold it in place.
On the right side, topstitch around the zipper to secure it.
Sew the two outside pieces of the bag right sides together, pockets and all.
Repeat with the lining, but leave a hole in the bottom for turning.
Fold the corners of the bag, matching the bottom seam with the center seam. about 1 1/2″ in from the corner point, stitch straight across. Repeat with the other corner and with the lining corners.
This is what the bag looks like once the corners are stitched.
Make the straps by folding the leather around cotton cording, and sewing with a piping foot, getting the needle as close to the cording as possible. For more help, see this post.
Turn the bag right side out. Pin the straps to the outside of the bag. Make sure to pin within the seam allowance so that the pin marks won't show in the finished bag.
Place the lining wrong side out over the bag, matching seams and sandwiching the straps. Match the raw edges and stitch around the top of the bag.
Use the hole in the lining to turn the bag. Stitch the hole shut using a blindstitch. Push the lining into the bag.
Topstitch around the top of the bag.
You're done! I carried this bag not only to the conference, but also all around California when we were on vacation and now it heads to the pool with me on a regular basis. I think I need to make more of these…or maybe just a similar lining to add to my leather tote.
Thank you for putting this tutorial together! I need to make me a new purse, as the one I have is gigantic and I loose things in the bottom all the time. Usually my phone because it is in a black case! I love the pockets on the outside! Thanks!
Love this tote! Would you mind sharing where the leather you used for the straps is from? Thank you!
Thanks! Sure, I used more of the hide I got from Leather Hide Store. It's actually from the same hide that I used to make the leather tote I linked at the beginning of the post.
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great tutorial and finished project. the redlines to orient one and show sewing lines were great.
Extraordinario tutorial!! mil gracias desde España.
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When I tell friends that Portugal is my favorite place to live, they ask, "What about your true love, France?" Fair enough. For most of my adult life, La Belle France, with its lovely language, scrumptious cheeses, and award-winning wines was my annual vacation destination.
But when I looked into residency, I found the process somewhat complicated and pricey. So, I did some research and discovered that the Portuguese language is also pleasant, the cheeses tasty, and the vinho not only delicious, but way easier on my budget.
Six years later, I'm about to become a citizen. Here's the lowdown on my adopted country.
Portugal is located on the Iberian Peninsula, in the southwest corner of Europe. It shares that peninsula with its larger neighbor, Spain, which occupies about five-sixths of the land mass. At roughly 35,000 square miles, Portugal is about the size of the state of Indiana, just under 350 miles from north to south and about 135 miles across from west to east. It's bordered by Spain on the north and east, and the Atlantic Ocean on the west and south.
In addition to the mainland, Portugal also includes two autonomous regions. Madeira is an archipelago comprising four islands off the northwest coast of Africa. Funchal is the capital of the main island also called Madeira, which is volcanic and green, with jagged cliffs and a sub-tropical climate.
The Azores is also an archipelago. São Miguel is the largest of these islands, featuring spectacular landscapes, wild hydrangeas, quaint fishing villages, and lake-filled calderas.
The mainland's population of 10 million is concentrated in two cities: the capital, Lisbon (about 518,000), and the "second city" of Porto (250,000). The southernmost region of continental Portugal, the Algarve, is famous for miles of shimmering beaches, water sports, and lush golf courses, and home to 450,000 people. Other main cities include Braga (121,000) in the north; the university town of Coimbra (107,000) in the central region, and Amadora (179,000) and Setúbal (117,000) near Lisbon. That means the northeastern area, Trás-os-Montes, and much of the interior region known as the Alentejo, both bordering Spain, are sparsely populated, featuring small towns and villages.
From the bright yellow trams rumbling through Lisbon's cobblestone streets, to the centuries-old Port wine houses of Vila Nova da Gaia, to the thundering waves of world-class surfing beaches, Portugal is attracting more visitors than ever before. In fact, tourism rose 12% in 2017, to a record 12.7 million. Those flocking to the country's many castles, palaces, and museums are finding it easier than ever to arrive.
In addition to smaller locations scattered throughout the country, there are three international airports: Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) in Porto, Humberto Delgado (LIS) in Lisbon, and Faro (FAR) in the Algarve.
Many airlines offer flights from Los Angeles and New York to Porto and Lisbon. Among them are American Airlines/British Airways, Delta/Air France, Air Canada, TAP Portugal, and United/Lufthansa. Currently there are no non-stops from the U.S. to Porto. There are, however, flights to Lisbon that are non-stop from the East Coast airports in New York City, Boston, and Miami. If you arrange a flight with stops, be prepared to spend about 13 to 15 hours in travel time from the West Coast of the United States to your desired destination in Portugal. From the East Coast, plan on four or five hours less.
Once in Portugal, you can avail yourself of the train system, Comboios de Portugal. Most information is available on its site here: https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/passenger-information.
In Lisbon and Porto, you'll find buses (within the city and to bedroom communities), metros, taxis, and Uber. The Algarve offers plenty of options as well. Smaller cities and towns often offer bus and/or taxi service, but if you want to travel around the country in depth or venture into the interior, renting a car is advisable. A good option is www.europcar.com.
Terrain and Climate
Sinuous rivers, rugged mountains, wildflower-filled meadows, and glittering, sun-kissed beaches. This is Portugal. Here's a breakdown of how the country looks.
In the northeast, close to Spain, the topography is mountainous, with a range extending down the right side of this slip of a country until it reaches the flat plains of the Alentejo region. The Douro River separates the northern region from the central region, and the Tejo River delineates the center of the country from the Alentejo region (literally, "below Tejo"). Farthest south is the area known as the Algarve.
In the north, the climate is sunny and warm in summer. The coast is warmed by the Gulf Stream, so winters are reasonably mild, with temperatures ranging from about 46 F to 60 F. There is, however, substantial rainfall in the region. All conditions combine to create the ideal climate for the cultivation of one of Portugal's best-known and best-loved exports: port wine.
The left side of the country offers fishing villages and beaches from Viana do Castelo (on the Green Coast) in the north through the Silver and Lisbon coasts, which become milder in climate and less rainy as you proceed south, culminating in tourist meccas like Albufeira in the Algarve.
Political Structure
Portugal is a representative democratic republic with a multi-party system. Since 1975, it's been dominated by the social democratic Socialist Party and the liberal-conservative Social Democratic Party. The prime minister is the head of government and the executive head of state. He is joined in the exercise of his political powers by the Council of Ministers.
Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Assembly of the Republic, while the judicial branch is independent of both other branches.
Continental Portuguese is the official language of the country, although dialects differ from north to southern and central regions. English is spoken widely in major cities, and even elsewhere, but it's advisable to have a working knowledge of the basics, for your own benefit, as a sign of respect to the locals, and if you plan on exploring remote regions.
Popular Areas of Portugal
The North/Green Coast
In addition to Porto and Vila Nova da Gaia, other cities worth seeing here include:
Viana do Castelo: An important port town close to Spain, primarily Portuguese in flavor.
Braga: Ancient Roman roots and home to Minho University.
Guimarães: Administrative base of the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques.
The Silver Coast
Figueira do Foz: Beaches and one of the largest casinos on the Iberian Peninsula.
Nazaré: Surfer's paradise, with its record-setting waves.
Óbidos: Walled, well-preserved, medieval gem famous for cherry liqueur.
Coimbra: Former capital of the country, home to one of Europe's oldest universities.
Lisbon and its Coast
Cascais: Village on the bay, expat haven, once known as "The Portuguese Riviera."
Monte Estoril: Glorious beaches and the casino that inspired Ian Fleming.
Sintra: Fairy tale castles, palaces, souvenir shopping, and Madonna.
The Alentejo
Évora: Roman ruins and yet another university.
Marvão: Mountain-top castle and a tiny town with craft stores and cozy restaurants.
Others of note: Elvas, Estremoz, Beja.
The Algarve (Take your pick)
Albufeira, Silves, Tavira, Faro, Portimão, Lagos, and Vilamoura, among others. Tennis, golf, and boating against a backdrop of sand, sea, and sun.
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Q: PHPUnit testing an exception flow of execution I guess this is a common problem but I am unable to decide how to solve this.
I have a public function that has 4 catch blocks. Inside each catch block one of the private methods is called as below
public function updateInformation(){

 try{
    .....
  }catch(Zend_Http_Client_Exception $e){
    $this->somePrivateMethod1();
  }catch(Zend_Service_Exception $e){
    $this->somePrivateMethod2();
  }catch(UnexpectedValueException $e){
    $this->somePrivateMethod3();
  }catch(Exception $e){
    $this->somePrivateMethod4();
  }

}

I am writing test case to test the updateInformation() function. I would like to test the exception blocks too which would let me test the private methods(too). How do I achieve this? Because of this the code coverage is also gone for a toss.

A: You have one of your dependencies throw the Exception so that your code will catch it.
http://phpunit.de/manual/current/en/phpunit-book.html#test-doubles.stubs.examples.StubTest8.php
public function testThrowExceptionStub()
    {
        // Create a stub for the SomeClass class.
        $stub = $this->getMock('SomeClass');

        // Configure the stub.
        $stub->method('doSomething')
             ->will($this->throwException(new Exception));

        $sut = new Class($stub);

        $sut->updateInformation();

        //DO MORE ASSERTIONS ABOUT BEHAVIOR IN PRIVATE METHODS

    }
}

I am assuming that there is something in the try block that will need to be mocked.  If there isn't then you set the class up so that the conditions are met such that the exceptions will be thrown.

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Speaking of the event, James said: "The vast range of soil types, weather and topography experienced across the UK, means successfully integrating regen ag into existing farming systems can incur a range of challenges. This has been no different for us here at Newcastle University.
"But thanks to the flexibility of agri-tech innovation, solutions are out there to help. We look forward to sharing our practical learnings during the webinar."
Leigh Nobes, Farm Manager at MacGregor Farming Partnership will discuss the farm's experience of the System Cameleon drill. More than just a seed drill, the machine can work between crop rows after emergence to support new field applications such as inter-row fertilisation.
The webinar will explore how the system can be adapted to suit bespoke farming systems and maximise return on investment.
To conclude the presentations, Reader in Precision Agronomy At Newcastle University, Dr David George, will introduce the new tools and machinery that have recently arrived at the university through its partnership with CHAP. This includes a crimper roller, CombCut weeder and Avacast seeder.
Dr George said: "Whether you're already an advocate of regenerative agriculture, or simply like to stay informed of the latest advancements in farm technology, we hope this webinar will give you valuable insight."
Innovative tools to overcome the challenges of regen ag (online)
Thursday December 2, 1pm
To book a place, visit https://chap-solutions.co.uk/event/chap-webinar-innovative-tools-to-overcome-the-challenges-of-regen-ag-online/
CHAP's Field Scale Precision Equipment at Newcastle University and at Stockbridge Technology Centre is playing an important part in the work to maintain and protect soils. For more information, read our overview , or view our case study on Using Roots to Bioengineer Soils. To find out more about Prof Rickson, take a look at our Conversation piece.
If you have any questions about CHAP or are interested in working with us on a specific project, then please send us an email using the enquiries form at the bottom of our homepage.


Professional white water rafting images of your rafting trip with Rock-N-Water are included with all of our whitewater river rafting trips.
Camp is a great chance to get away from the everyday distractions of our consumerism focused society. But we were sad to see budget conscious campers struggling at the end of camp with the decision of whether or not to buy their amazing keepsake rafting images. Since most of our group trips already regularly bought the images, we were able to negotiate with Hotshot Imaging a better option, and to remove this roadblock. High quality professional digital downloads of your whitewater rafting photos are now pre-included on all of our rafting trips at our already low prices.
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What do citizens think of citizen journalism? Michael Karlsson and Christer Clerwall of Karlstad University and Lars Nord of Mid Sweden University used a survey and focus group interviews to explore and measure citizens' views on user contributions in different parts of the journalistic process in Sweden.
According to the results, the respondents do not stress the importance of participation. Participation is not ranked highly when compared to other dimensions of journalism.
The survey results (n=2091) showed a mild interest and positive attitude toward participation. The focus groups (n=82), conversely, revealed a more skeptical view. Participation does not seem to increase engagement with news, and the respondents did not feel that it would add much value. Traditional journalistic gatekeeping and core functions of journalists were appreciated, to a large extent.
Participation was appreciated when it enhances the traditional practices. If the journalist lacks either time or expertise on the topic, citizen contributions can make a difference. The authors conclude that participation cannot attract those alienated from journalism and it might even weaken the social contract between audience and the media.
The article "The public doesn't miss the public" was published in Journalism and is available online (free abstract).


Translated by Chris Allen. Introduced by Dawn Ades.
The story of the triangular relationship between Marcel Duchamp, Henri-Pierre Roché and Beatrice Wood in New York in 1917.
The main text here is the first English translation of Roché's "novel" Victor, an account of his friendship with Duchamp (nicknamed Victor by his close friends at that time). Although unfinished, Roché's text offers a unique first-hand account of New York Dada, all of whose principal characters and events duly make an appearance: Francis Picabia, Arthur Cravan, the Arensbergs and their soirées, the Blind Man's Ball and the scandal of Duchamp's Fountain and its rejection from the Independents exhibition, a pivotal moment in modern art. There are also interesting insights into the sexual politics of the period, when a woman could be arrested, or blackmailed, for spending the night with a man to whom she was not married.
Victor is followed by a complete facsimile of the Dada magazine produced by these three: The Blind Man, the second issue of which was devoted to the controversy surrounding the Fountain. Beatrice Wood's account of these events is taken from her memoirs.
Marcel Duchamp needs little introduction, being one of the most influential artists of the last century. Roché, a lifelong friend of his, appears to have been something of a devotee of triangular relationships; he wrote a rather more famous autobiographical novel on the topic, Jules et Jim, which became an emblematic film by François Truffaut. Wood went on to become a celebrated ceramicist, dying in 1998, aged 105.
The introduction and commentary is by Dawn Ades, the well-known scholar of Dada and Surrealism.


Tom Krawiec and Troy Bishopp are on the same wave length – grazing charts are where it's at if you want to have healthy pastures and a successful grazing season.
Low-Stress Livestock handling is more than just being kind to your animals and the people working with you. As Tom points out, the money it saves you can be very significant!


Greece is a country known for its history, antiquity, and abundance of byzantine relics and artifacts. This, along with the beauty of the landscape, has encouraged tourism and it has become one of the biggest revenue sources for Greece. People began to discover the beauty of Greece in the 1960's when they started visiting the rocky islands of the Aegean. In addition, movies such as "Never on a Sunday" with actress Melina Mercouri and "Zorba the Greek" with protagonist Anthony Quinn made Greece known to the world at that time. The actors have long passed, but their legacy still lives on, and the mention of the movies evokes images of Greece as a simple place where home life is centered on family, food, and work.
People still flock to the islands for a sense of peace and tranquility today. The climate, being dry and hot during the summer months, draws people to the Sea and its breathtaking sunsets. However, not all of Greece has the same climatic characteristics. In the middle of Greece, there is a mountain range called Pindus Mountains, which runs northwest to southeast from the central part of Greece, down to the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula. This mountain region is what separates the climate of Greece into two areas and two different types of climates: rocky and arid on the east side, and lush and green on the west side.
The climatic characteristics of lush and green vegetation can particularly be seen in the Region of Aetolia where the olives are harvested for our extra virgin olive oil. This area exists in the most western part of central Greece, close to the largest lake in Greece, Lake Trihonis and is home to the magnificent olive groves where our olives are grown. The microclimate of the lake is surrounded by hills that are not more than 1,930 meters above sea level. The Pan Aetolia region on the north side produces the katabatic winds (from the Greek word katabatikos meaning "to flow downhill").
Across the lake, on the south side, is the region of Arakynthos (also commonly called called Zigos). The winters here are mild due to hot fronts from Africa and the microclimate around this water basin. The perfect conditions (hot summer sun, mild winter temperature, minimum frost, and low humidity) exist here for growing the particular single varietal olive tree called Koutsourelia (meaning large trunk). These trees thrive in this area and have existed for hundreds of years, and in these olive groves is where you will find the very trees that produce ORENO HELLENIC LADI.


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Notts climate change protesters look back on a year of Extinction Rebellion
Phoebe RamDigital News Correspondent
Extinction Rebellion Nottingham stage a road block protest in Maid Marian Way, Nottingham. (Image: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post)
Just over a year ago, not many people had heard of Extinction Rebellion (XR).
The climate change campaign group started on October 31, 2018 with more than 1,000 people protesting in London's Parliament Square.
Now, 14 months later, there are XR groups all over the world, including Nottingham.
The city has experienced around 20 demonstrations by the protesters over the past year, some of which have caused chaos for commuters, others have been more focused on theatre.
Locally, what started as a small group with around 350 members on Facebook has now grown to more than 2,000.
Members of XR Nottingham also joined the London protests with about five times as many people travelling to London in October as there were in April.
However, there is still no official 'membership'. It is organised by activists, has no paid workers and relies on fundraising to help cover things like room hire costs.
Nottinghamshire Live spoke to three Nottingham members about their personal experience, and what the future could hold for XR.
The Funeral For Our Future in Nottingham city centre (Image: NOTTINGHAM POST/Marie Wilson)
Sam Harris, 20, is a Nottingham Trent University politics and international relations student, living in the Arboretum.
He was involved in one of the earliest actions in January known as 'funeral for our future' as well as road blockades.
He said: "Lots of people were sympathetic, there was some aggression but the police liaison team dealt with it all well.
"But I think we need to start disrupting the big corporations.
Sam Harris was an active campaigner before joining Extinction Rebellion this year.
"It's about making sure working people aren't always targeted, because it could just end up disenfranchising the general public.
"We need to get away from the individualist idea. Maybe blocking shipments would be more effective and joining strikes to support workers."
The largest disruptions to the city came during the April rebellion, when roads were brought to a standstill during rush hour.
In a string of actions, traffic was held at Maid Maid Marian Way, Mansfield Road and London Road.
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Extinction Rebellion campaigners hold protest at QMC roundabout during rush hour
Heather Sarno is a 32-year-old secondary school teacher and mum-of-one from Beeston.
After attending a talk Heather said she "felt really worried" but chose to "channel it into action".
She said: "My experience with XR has been incredibly positive and very uplifting.
"It's also encouraged me to do more within my own community such as starting a tree planting organisation.
"The intention is to help people though it is not always welcomed. The point is to wake people up."
She added: "I think XR has definitely raised awareness. I know it's not perfect, but there is so much going on that is far worse.
"Moving forward I would love to see communities coming together, the government taking responsibility, bringing legislation and infrastructure to mitigate the consequences of the climate crisis."
John Curran, 49 is a guitar maker and former detective sergeant for the Met Police.
The city centre resident who has been arrested twice in the past year at both London actions, said: "It was not something I anticipated.
Extinction Rebellion Nottingham: A Year in Pictures
"If you had told me when I was a police officer I'd get arrested one day, I'd have laughed at you.
"But my outlook changed, especially with the birth of my daughter.
"I've always had a strong sense of wanting to make a change for the better, to do something useful.
"I took an oath to the Queen to act in the public interest and I feel XR is an extension of that.
John Curran, former detective sergeant for Met Police who was arrested at London City airport in October. (Image: Extinction Rebellion)
"It's extremely easy to understand why people get frustrated but you have to weigh up the short term disruption with long term solutions.
"Sometimes we will get it wrong, but I think we are ending the year in a positive position of raised awareness.
"I think the next steps will be to target more of the polluting industries and continue to raise awareness. It's a hard slog, but there is no other alternative."
Extinction Rebellion students stage 'die-in' at University of Nottingham
Extinction Rebellion campaigners in forensic suits climb ladders in Clumber Street for protest
Councillor Sally Longford, deputy leader of Nottingham City Council and portfolio holder for energy and the environment, said: "I understand that some people were inconvenienced – and perhaps annoyed – by the protests in Nottingham, but sometimes things have to be done to jolt the country and Government into action.
"I have been very impressed with Extinction Rebellion this year because they are shining a light on a critically-important issue of our time. They've managed to attract a huge amount of attention and helped to change the national debate on the environment.
"We have already made a pledge in Nottingham to be carbon-neutral by 2028 and I hope to be able to continue working with Extinction Rebellion, and other environmental groups locally, to achieve that."
For anyone who wants more information about the climate and ecological crisis there will be a free introductory talk on Wednesday, January 15 from 7pm.
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