This Saturday, Connah's Quay Nomads will host Edinburgh City at the Deeside Stadium for a place in the semi-final of the Irn Bru Cup, in what will be one of Edinburgh's "toughest games of the season" says their boss James McDonaugh.
Both teams have enjoyed successful league fortunes so far this season, with the Nomads chasing the JD Welsh Premier League title, whilst Edinburgh City top Scottish League Two after 24 games.
The part time side have defined the odds to reach the semi final of the Irn Bru Cup, as they have reached the last four as a fourth tier club in Scotland. And McDonaugh is expecting a tough game when his side travels down to North Wales this weekend to face an in-form Connah's Quay.
However, McDonaugh has admitted that the Irn Bru Cup was not high on his list of priorities before the season kicked off back in August.
The club managed to avoid the drop in the fourth tier last season, and McDonaugh, who has been in charge for over a year, had signalled his desire to make marginal gains to improve the club, but success in this competition had not been on his radar.
"No not at all to be honest, we were making improvements, I'm not too sure how well you know Edinburgh City down there. But, I took over 16 months ago and they were a team struggling for their lives at the bottom of League Two, so really scrapping it out to stay in the division and to finish above bottom and we did that. And we managed to finish second from bottom," the manager said.
However, McDonaugh is keen to not downplay their success despite not having originally planned for any success in this competition.
The manager has insisted how delighted he is that the improvements the club has made has enabled them to progress this far in the competition.
"In terms of the cup competitions I don't think the club really progressed in the cup competitions before, so to get through the first round was progress and obviously going all the way to the semi final of a competition like this, is a massive success for this football club.
However, when they travel to Deeside for this Saturday's fixture, they face one of their toughest tests to date in the form of Andy Morrison's Nomads outfit.
The former Falkirk assistant manager has been impressed with Connah's Quay throughout the tournament.
"They can obviously go on and win it, they went to Hampden and Falkirk and won, they also beat other teams on the way. I met Andy Morrison up at our games before, so he's done his homework on us. I've been impressed by him and the club, with them signing Adam Barton from Scotland, so they can attract better quality players then Edinburgh City so fair play to them.
The Edinburgh City manager was very pleased to be in the semi final of the competition, but ahead of the draw was hoping to avoid Ross County in the final four.
However, the Connah's Quay test provides its own logistical issues, which the club have had to deal with.
"My only thought was oh no we have to travel and that was my only thought, I was quite happy we were in the semi final but I was hoping to avoid Ross County to be honest.
Despite the distance between the two clubs, McDonaugh has done his homework on his opponents for this weekend.
Nomads previously played Queens Park and Falkirk in the competition, and McDonaugh has used the footage to prepare for this weekend's game, but insists they see this fixture as an opportunity to test themselves being the underdogs.
" We've watched the Falkirk and Queens Park game and one of the league games most recently, I haven't been able to come down with the fixtures clashes and travel, we go into this game with a free hit.
This Saturday they will find out whether that big hit pays off as they face Nomads with a 7:25pm kick off at the Deeside Stadium.


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Andy Hayler is the founder of Kalido and uses this blog to comment on developments in the Enterprise Software marketplace, in which he is a self proclaimed "veteran". In terms of experience, you understand!
Does what it says on the tin and a lot more besides – one of the organisations which has been promoting blogging since the very start.
The ArtFinder in question is Lydia Bates and her blog contains her thoughts on Art together with a generous sprinkling of the 3 'L's of Life, Love and Liverpool.
There is a large list of British blogs on Suw Charman's site. Plenty to sift through at http://strange.corante.com/archives/2006/06/22/british_corporatebrand_blogs.php.
Thanks Matt – I am working with Suw Charman on this and combining the list that you mention together with the other UK Business Blogs that I am being informed of. We will be bringing these together on the New PR Wiki in the coming week or so, so that everyone can have access to them in a central resource.
Thanks again for taking the time to post the link – it's appreciated.
Great initiative! I wish you the very best of luck with this. Thank you for highlighting my blog as one to check out; this is the sort of thing that makes it all worthwhile.


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Trio of girls hope for clothes for Christmas, but pandemic strains mom's paycheck
Kirsten Crow
Christmas for Elena and her daughters will be spent in a home different than in the past.
Most recently, the girls and Elena lived with her parents – but in April, as the pandemic spread through the Coastal Bend, Elena and her daughters relocated to rental housing.
All three of the girls – Julie, 10; Violet, 9; and Ellie, 8 – are asthmatic, Elena explains, and she was fearful her family wasn't being cautious enough to avoid COVID-19 infection.
It was ultimately a good decision – about a month after she and her daughters moved, all of her immediate family fell ill, along with several other family members who did not live in her parents' home, Elena said.
But between the expenses to move, the cost of equipment to work from home, and – with everyone home all day – extra money for groceries, the budget is tight.
"It was a positive because we finally got to have our own little space," Elena said. "But at the same time, it's been living paycheck to paycheck and trying to provide everything that I can for them."
The girls, more than anything, need clothes, Elena said.
Ellie – the youngest – has expressions and energy so big, she can hardly contain showing her teeth and occasionally breaking out into dance.
Ideally, she would one day like to own an "ugly Chihuahua," Ellie said. It would be named Bebita.
But since that won't be happening – at least at the moment – she'd like a hoodie and maybe some Barbies.
A political aficionado who knows the birthdays of presidents, Julie is the oldest, Elena said.
Wearing a pink hoodie, Julie is soft-spoken and shy, but perks up when talking about grandma's pets – a dog and two cats – her cousins and her favorite anime shows on YouTube.
To her, Christmas means family and friends, Julie said – but she's still looking forward to presents. She hopes one could be an anime costume.
The middle child, Violet is a bookworm and talks excitedly about the plots of stories she has read – one of her favorites features a mouse protagonist – and said she is trying to keep up good grades because she wants to one day be a brain surgeon.
When she was younger, she asked for a baby doll because she wanted to treat the doll like a patient, Violet said, giggling.
This year, she's not asking for a baby doll, but would like a new jacket – she's outgrowing her clothes and gets cold when she's at school, she said.
Elena – the sole provider for her children – qualified the first time she applied for SNAP benefits at the onset of the pandemic, she said. However, she now doesn't qualify, missing the upper eligibility ceiling by $6.
"Every penny that I have pretty much goes toward food," she said.
Still, the family has been fortunate, even as the pandemic has strained their budget, Elena said.
Some people have lost work, she said, describing the family as blessed that she has employment.
They have enough to get by with rent and bills, Elena said. Just not more.
"There's never much money to get anything else for them," she said.

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Jan Cilliers Park is a park in Groenkloof, Pretoria, South Africa. The  park on the northern slopes of Klapperkop is also known as Protea Park. The park is dedicated to native plants and offers scenic views of the city and the Union Buildings. The park is on the corner of Wenning and Broderick Streets, with the entrance on the latter. The centerpiece of the park is a stream with 14 miniature waterfalls connecting two dams alongside a wide variety of plants. The park also features large lawns interspersed with rockeries, trees, and shrubs.

History

The park was designed in the 1960s by Harry Bruins-Lich, director of parks in Pretoria from 1942 to 1967, and was named after the Afrikaner poet, Jan F.E. Celliers.

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TikTok Agency: How To Use TikTok Influencers For Your Business
04 Apr TikTok Agency: How To Use TikTok Influencers For Your Business
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Why should Brands and Marketers care about the Platform?
Creating a brand presence on the app
Doing it different | Smart Growth Using TikTok
The TikTok Influencer Marketing Experience
By now you must have heard about TikTok from other people or seen ads on other social media. Perhaps you have seen looping videos on your social media feeds such as Instagram and Facebook featuring the TikTok app. Naturally, digital marketers want to delve deeper to evaluate if the platform is a fad or worth it and the results speak for themselves. Brands and influencer agencies have acknowledged the potential TikTok has and are almost clamoring to get a piece of the action.
The growth chart for the platform is impressive, and the app might give forerunners such as YouTube and Instagram a run for their money. With its roots deeply seated in the Asian market, a whopping 500 million users in the pocket, and 300 million active users every month, the future looks promising on this end.
The testing space and financial portfolio don't lie. It's no longer a matter of if but how. How do you make the most of the platform? How will you get through to your audience? For brands promoting products for the younger generation, there couldn't be a better match. There's no doubt the older generation will catch up, but investing in the platform early enough is worth it.
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Who is this app for?
Brands with a younger customer base ranging from 16-24. More than 60 % of the users on TikTok lie within this age range.
The platform is suitable for brands willing to experiment with new alternative options. If you consider yours a trendsetting brand, then this platform is a good start.
Music labels that want to promote their artists.
Lifestyle brands. The limits are boundless on this one. Since most products we use are part of our everyday lifestyle, TikTok is the best medium to improve your influence.
Brands related to content creation such as music and videos are another perfect fit for these brands' influencer marketing.
If you are still not convinced about whether to take your influencer marketing business to the platform or not, then an agency will help clear your doubts. With an influencer marketing agency, you can evaluate the viability of your brands on different platforms as opposed to TikTok.
The craze about the app has prompted many bloggers, brands, users, and influencer marketers to take on TikTok. There's nothing wrong with using the most promising app in the industry. But doing it differently and aiming at long-term results is the best strategy you can employ. What better way to do this than using dabbling with original content. However, it takes a lot of effort time and resources to make this happen.
Luckily, a good influencer agency can help you do it hassle-free. Nonetheless, there are very few things that match the efficiency of originality. TikTok features viral content; therefore, to make it on the platform you will need viral content. The pacesetter and influencers on the market have set the standards high. Maintain your brand identity. Ensure your character is not lost amidst the vast landscape of lightheartedness and viral video creation.
You can emulate the path followed by other successful brands on the platform. TikTok has already fitted the app with tools that enable users to filter content by some keywords and control their privacy. Such measures include the disable and enable download feature, setting who can "duet" with you, and tuning who can comment on your content.
The app has further created a series of videos to inform users on how to stay on the safe side of their policies. The platform seems to be learning from previous social media experience. For instance, other platforms seem to educate their users as an afterthought or when their hands are forced while TikTok implements the thought from a broader perspective of the social trends.
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Packers linebacker Perry headed for hand surgery
September 21, 2017 By Bill Scott
Nick Perry & Clay Matthews
For the second time in as many years, Nick Perry is headed for hand surgery. The Green Bay Packers starting outside linebacker will have the procedure something this week.
Perry missed two games late last season when he needed screws placed into several broken fingers on his left hand. He returned to the lineup with a club cast and tallied three sacks in the last two games to finish with a career-high 11 for the season.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy wouldn't say if it's the same hand or even the same injury and he told the media at his Thursday press conference that a timeline for Perry's return won't be established until they get through the surgery.
Perry signed a five-year, $60 million contract during the offseason. Perry was the 28th overall pick in the 2012 draft and if he doesn't play in Sunday's game against the Bengals, it means he won't play in all 16 regular season games for the sixth straight season.
The Packers do get help with recently acquired Ahmad Brooks, who was cleared from the teams concussion protocol and returned to the practice field on Wednesday. He sustained the concussion early in the opener against Seattle and is expected to have a larger role this week.
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Ultimate Gaming Guide of World of Warcraft - News and Tips
Welcome to wowguider, the website for world of warcraft guides and news. Think of a massively multiplayer online role-playing game and the world of Warcraft clicks immediately to anyone who has the tiniest introduction to the game. World of Warcraft is a game that has taken the world of gaming by storm. People from all age groups love the game. So anyone there who is still not aware of this wonderful world within your own world. here is the entire wow gaming guide for you. For your convenience, the wow horde to alliance translation has translated the whole game in orcish to English wow.
The Beginnings of World of Warcraft
The world of Warcraft is the fourth in the series of five that deals with the Warcraft fantasy games according to the wow gaming guide. they are:
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans: the game revolves around the world of Azeroth, humans like citizens and the orcs that invaded the place.
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness: similar in strategies and characters in the first part, this role-playing game revolves around Lordaeron. It was a highly acclaimed PC game of its time.
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos: this game was set in the fictional universe of Warcraft. The storyline is based years after the end of the Warcraft 2 and revolves around how burning Legion conquers the land of Azeroth with the help of the Undead army.
World of Warcraft: this one was, however, the most popular among all the games in the series which begins with you playing a first person or third person character who can be seen as fighting the monsters and demon, conquering the lands and overcoming challenges like raid, farming, and questing.
Hearthstone: this is more of a Warcraft-themed card game and is quite different from the rest in the genre.
What Is The Difference Between DOTA & WOW
The wow gaming guide says that the first difference lies in the name itself. DOTA lies for Defense Of The Ancient whereas WOW lies for the World of Warcraft.
The second difference according to the wow gaming guide is that DOTA is based on an individualistic hero combat whereas WOW is a multiplayer game and is more focused on teamwork.
The map of DotA is the same in all games whereas WOW allows you to explore more in different levels of games, says the wow gaming guide.
Increased Popularity of Betting on Esports
Because of the enormous popularity of esports, sport betting sites started to offer esports odds. American citizens have a chance to bet on esports via online casino. Betting with the online casino is always a good idea as it gives you ample chances to win real money. The Downtown Grand in Las Vegas, which is considered one of the best, legal, online casino will be the only place in the US where you can both legally bet on and watch the League of Legends World Championships final next month. The hotel and the USA casino of Las Vegas have announced it will be hosting a watch party for the final match at its dedicated esports facility. Can you simply imagine how big of an impact can this have on team 'throwing' matches?
Is Esports More Popular than Sports?
Esports and traditional sports are very different from each other. Where traditional sports demand physical endurance, esports typically demand more mental endurance and fitness. Moreover, esports gives the liberty to the player to sit with a cup of vanilla ice cream and play. Both types have a different crowd following. While a sport like cricket or a soccer or tennis can be understood and enjoyed by even a layman, understanding esports needs a different level of understanding and intellect. They involve a good deal of planning and strategies that cat be done unless one has a different reasoning and decision making skills. While traditional sports are more rule-bound, esports is more dependent on the flexibility of the gamers. So it will be wrong to say that esports is more popular than the traditional sports like racing, football, cricket, etc as they have a more elite, sophisticated and intellectual crowds contrary the latter. However, the massive popularity of the esports is unquestionable.
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In order to celebrate OECD's 50th Anniversary, the organisation invites all young people worldwide to be part of it. How? Through images.
Every young person between 18 and 25 years old can apply through a short video that describes his own view of the concept of Progress. Once uploaded to Youtube, you have to register online before midnight on 1 March, 2011 (Paris time).
After that, a special jury (announced this month) will select the 20 best videos according to creativity, substance, production value and overall impact. These videos will be showcased on OECD's website and OECD's Youtube from 21 March to 14 April. The public will be able to choose which are the 3 best videos.** The winners will be announced oficially on 15 April**.
All three winners will be invited to OECD forum in May 2011, with travel costs, accomodation and daily allowance for five days.
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You may not have been active in the workplace (or had an account on a social media platform) in recent years and not have come across the term "Great Resignation," otherwise known as the Big Quit or the Great Reshuffle. It started as a US-based economic trend
in which workers voluntarily quit their jobs en masse and then spread to Europe.
However it happened, the net result was the same: many people left their jobs, took time off, moved abroad to explore life as a digital nomad, or switched industries. Others retrained during the pandemic and used furlough or other support to fund learning and development.
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And now that we are used to a new way of working, a new trend is emerging.
Returnships are emerging as a viable way to get back to the 9-5, without having to start from the bottom up. Companies like Amazon, Accenture, and Goldman Sachs all offer return-to-work programs as a way to retain talent and pave a path for professionals to return to work after a career break.
While the concept of returning to work after a long break isn't new – just ask any parent who's taken a few years off to care for kids – the fact is that so many companies are recognizing this talent pool and developing programs to capitalize on it, is a new approach.
As anyone who has been out of work for a while knows, imposter syndrome and trust gaps can be huge. This is where returns can provide real value. Goldman Sachs, a pioneer of the trend, has been running a return program since 2008, offering paid, structured support to those who return.
Amazon's 16-week return program is virtual, offering an easier dive into the waters of the world of work. Returns are paid for and eligible for benefits, providing a structured environment. Returners are given work assignments to help them reintegrate into the workforce and get used to Amazon's way of working.
Professional services Accenture offers a number of return programs, including a Technology Returnship Program, a Women Return to Work program and a ReSUME component for those who have taken a career break of more than two years.
At Oracle, a cohort community is one of the selling points of the Career Relaunch program. You have the advantage of joining at the same time as other relaunchers and receiving – and giving – camaraderie and support.
There are also other benefits. A restart program can offer returnees the opportunity to accelerate their careers by developing new skills or specializations. Some people returning from a career break may even choose to embark on a return as a way to check their gut to see if they would like a new industry.
The length of the program is also a factor. Typically, people are not expected to participate in a re-entry program for the same amount of time it takes to complete a traditional internship. These are experienced professionals after all, they just need some reintroduction into the workforce.
Any drawbacks?
While return opportunities are generally paid, you may not get a guaranteed job at the end of a program. Oracle's Career Relaunch program allows you to join the company full-time, where your first 12 weeks will consist of specialized onboarding, complemented by structured job training and mentorship.
At Amazon, however, the program is more like how a regular internship works. The company says, "Subject to performance and feedback during the return program, qualified candidates may be offered full-time employment."
Regardless of the outcome, it's hard to view a return ship as anything other than a generally positive one. At the very least, participants gained valuable new work experience, honed existing skills and learned new ones, while filling a gap in their CV. They should also have taken advantage of networking and mentoring opportunities to increase their employability in the wider labor market.
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Q: Using PsSuspender to suspend a process by a task Can somebody explain me how to set a task (in Task Scheduler) to run a command. Okay, I know nothing about this, but I couldn't find any tutorial. So, I don't know:

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*How to install PsSuspend

*How to use PsSuspend

*How to pronounce PsSuspend

And, then I want to put it into a task that would run and try to suspend a specific program (specified by process's name). Can you please explain me how to accomplish the previous, step by step?
Thanks in advance! :)

A: I'm assuming from your previous post that you're trying to suspend sppsvc.exe upon logon.

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*First start off downloading PsTools from here

*PsTools isn't something that needs to be installed per se. You just extract the zipped folder anywhere you want, although generally it's a good idea to put it in a folder path set in your Environmental Variables so you can easily run it from the command line in the future without needing to CD into its specific directory. A good place to copy the pstools folder that you unzipped is into C:\Windows

*Next open up Task Scheduler by going to Start Menu > Type out Task Scheduler and hit Enter

*In the Task Scheduler window click on Action at the top left corner and then select Create Task

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*Give your task a name, and a brief description if you want

*Towards the bottom look for the Run with highest privileges checkbox and select it

*Underneath that where it says Configure for choose your version of Windows

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*Now go to the Triggers tab and click on New towards the bottom

*In the Begin the task: dropdown menu select At log on

*Click OK to close out of that window

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*Now back at the Create Task window go to the Actions tab and click on New towards the bottom

*Under Program/script click on Browse

*Navigate to where you put the PSTools folder. In this example it is located at C:\Windows\PSTools

*Select the file named pssuspend64.exe and then click on Open

*In the Add arguments(optional) field type in sppsvc.exe  (if my earlier assumption is correct that that's the process you're trying to suspend at logon

*Click OK to exit that window

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*Now click OK again to exit out of the Create Task window and you're done.

*Log off your PC and log back in and you'll see that sppsvc.exe is suspended in Task Manager

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Multi-ethnic and multicultural nations are today the norm. Even in the cases of robust and consolidated multicultural nations we can identify public claims and political protests concerning "culture" and the sense of cultural belonging. Self-respect and respect of others are two faces of the same medal. Thus, the primary good of self-respect as a constitutional principle regarding cultural diversity implies two aspects - the protection of cultural variety and the engendering of a "public attitude of mutual respect". From the combination of these two aspects of the more general constitutional principle comes the idea of an "intercultural dialogue" at the core of popular sovereignty in contemporary constitutionalism, conducing to a "critical freedom" and to a fair sense of belonging. This book explores the challenges of the contemporary cultural diversity from the sociological and philosophical points of view.
culture, cultural rights, Borders, communication, Inclusion/Exclusion, Ceremonials.


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It's mentioned many times throughout Tolkien's work that the Elves (High Elves mostly) are in some way more powerful than Men. We hear many times, for example, that Rivendell and Lórien are mostly safe places from Sauron's attacks.
The only example I can recall where it is said that an Elf did some magic is Elrond being able to control the river around Rivendell. Also, in Appendix B of LotR, after the entry for March 25th 3019, it is mentioned that
They [the Elves of Lórien] took Dol Guldur, and Galadriel threw down its walls and laid bare its pits [...].
Are we supposed to understand that Galadriel simply went there and did some magic that managed to bring the fortress down? And if she did, did she have to use her Ring?
My question is, therefore: can the Elves perform what we would call magic?
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JavierJavier
I'm from Germany and have only a german copy of "The Silmarillion", so it's difficult for me to give you good quotes, but I recall that at least Finrod Felagund was capable of performing songs of power. He used this to transform the shapes of himself and his followers into Orks (or maybe it wasn't literally transforming but creating the illusion), when he helped Beren on his quest for a Silmaril. After they were captured and taken to Tol-in-Gaurhoth, he and Sauron battled with songs of power. I guess this is quite close to "traditional magic". – Philipp Jan 11 '12 at 13:38
If I remember properly, the river around Rivendell was controlled by Glorfindel, not Elrond (at least in the episode when he killed the horses carrying the Nazgul - and, yes, in the movie it's a different character that does it) – Yaztromo Mar 12 '12 at 21:09
@Yaztromo: No, it was indeed Elrond that controlled the river, with Gandalf putting in his touch as well. Glorfindel - along with the rest of the fellowship - drove the Nazgul into the river using fire and his mighty apperance. The scene is only described through the eyes of a very weakened Frodo, but he sees a mighty fair bright silver light. It is later implied by Gandalf that this was Glorfindel in another form. And maybe another occurence of magic done by elves. – mort Dec 9 '13 at 9:20
@mort Nope. It has to do with the fact Glorfindel has lived in Valinor. Gandalf actually explains this if I'm thinking right (and in HoMe it's rather differently described - that is there are some interesting additions). Anyway he's at once in both the Seen and Unseen; that's the white light part that Frodo sees: from the Unseen. And he's one of the few who could face the Nazgûl too. He's the same one who took out (and of course went down too) a Balrog in the fall of Gondolin. – Pryftan Jun 3 '18 at 1:19
I've written before here that "magic" in Tolkien's world isn't really how we traditionally envisage it. Again, the key quote is Galadriel's confusion over what Sam means by the word itself:
'For this is what your folk would call magic, I believe: though I do not understand clearly what they mean; and they seem to use the same word of the deceits of the Enemy. But this, if you will, is the magic of Galadriel. Did you not say that you wished to see Elf-magic?'
Instead, his concept is that different kinds of creature have differing amounts of power that is native to them, and exercising it is simply the same as any other physical action. Even within the races, different individuals have different amounts of power: among the elves, for example, Fëanor was the most powerful of all, but Galadriel herself was also extremely powerful.
Clearly Galadriel's mirror is, as she admits, an example of Elves performing overt magic. There are plenty of other examples, though, where the division between "craft" and "magic" is not clear: the forging of the Rings, or the Silmarils, for example.
Even Men can perform magic: we see Aragorn healing Merry and Éowyn, and wresting control of the Palantír away from Sauron, neither of which can be explained in any other terms than "magic". Although this is probably because of his descent from the kings of Numenor, who in turn descend from Elves and Maiar via Elros (Elrond's brother). Another example is the leader of the Ringwraiths, who we are told was a powerful sorceror even before he was seduced by the ring.
Daniel RosemanDaniel Roseman
+1 This is the definitive answer to me. Elves are certainly capable of what other folk "would call magic", as Galadriel said. But like @Daniel says, "magic" in Tolkien's world is very subtle and more like the natural power of Middle Earth's beings. – Andres F. Jan 12 '12 at 0:34
I understand the thing about all creatures having different degrees of native power. What I'd like to know is, does this power translate into anything that we might call supernatural? As an example, Galadriel is said to have the power to read the thoughts of others. Can she really look into people's minds, or is she just really good at reading faces and expressions? What I mean by "magic" is really: could a regular human achieve the same thing, or is it beyond anyone's reach? – Javier Jan 12 '12 at 14:18
There are plenty examples of feats beyond humans: Glorfindel becoming invisible while battling the Ringwraiths is pretty overt magic too. The telepathy that Galadriel (and also Finrod Felagund) exhibited. The chants of power of course – Ram Apr 17 '16 at 6:00
@Lexible Do you mean Thranduil? Elu Thingol was the lord of Doriath, a kingdom of Elves in the First Age. – maguirenumber6 Dec 4 '16 at 14:13
@maguirenumber6 Oops! Yes. – Lexible Dec 5 '16 at 19:10
Yes and no. They didn't have the powers that most would consider traditional magic. Within Tolkien's mythos that was the domain of the Ainur (gods and angelic beings, i.e. the Wizards, Sauron, etc).
However there were a number of areas where Elves could exhibit abilities that verge on (if not venture into) the magical realm:
crafting what would be considered to be magical items (the Rings and the Palantirs, amongst others) through the millenia they were able to spend perfecting their craft.
a craft which Tolkien called "Enchantment", which projects the designer's concepts on to a spectator. Galadrial appearing dominant to Frodo and Elrond's river surge would appear to be examples of this.
potentially other powers including, as you mentioned, the throwing down of the walls of Dol Guldur.
dlanoddlanod
In the book the "river horses" were added by Gandalf: to make the rush of water more destructive. – Richard Jan 11 '12 at 7:59
But the rush of water was Elven Enchantment - Gandalf just added the visual touch. – DJClayworth Jan 11 '12 at 17:58
IMHO, most "magic" associated with the Elves in Middle-Earth has a connection with the Valar, or with song & recitation:
Valar:
The Girdle of Mellian: The fence of enchantment set around Thingol's kingdom of Doriath by Melian his Queen, preventing entry into his land without his will and consent. Mellian was a Maia.
The Silmarils: crafted by by Fëanor in Valinor, after being taught the craft by Aulë.
The Elven Rings: crafted by Celebrimbor, the son of Curufin and grandson of Fëanor (and thus by extension the craftsmanship comes from Aulë).
The Mirror of Galadriel: the origin of the mirror is not detailed, but the Silmarillion states that the Noldor took with them many items from Valinor when they departed. Since the Noldor were favored by and were closest to Aulë, it's not unreasonable to assume he had some doing in its making.
The rising of the waters of Bruinen: according to the Silmarillion, all water is under the governance of Ulmo:
For all seas, lakes, rivers, fountains and springs are in his government; so that the Elves say that the spirit of Ulmo runs in all the veins of the world.
Song & Recitation:
The singing of Luthien to defeat Melkor. Luthien of course is half Maia as well.
The singing of Tom Bombadil to control the trees in the Old Forest.
Sam's calling upon Elbereth in Cirith Ungol, holding the Light of Earendil:
A Elbereth Gilthoniel, o menel palan-diriel, le nallon sí di-nguruthos! A tiro nin, Fanuilos!
(O Elbereth Starkindler, from heaven gazing far, to thee I cry now beneath the shadow of death! O look towards me, Everwhite)
Also, the Light of Earendil comes from the Silmarils.
Considering the world actually came into being through music according to the canon, it is not surprising that music and recitation would have magical properties.
Even in the movies, though not following the books, when Arwen calls upon Bruinen (which incidentally stills sends shivers up my spine):
Nîn o Chithaeglir lasto beth daer; Rimmo nîn Bruinen dan in Ulaer!
(Waters of the Misty Mountains, listen to the great word; flow waters of Loudwater (= Bruinen) against the Ringwraiths!)
Gulhir The GreyGulhir The Grey
Melian was a Maia, not a Vala; so Luthien is, of course, half-Maia. – MLP Feb 25 '12 at 15:06
Oops - corrected, thank you. But I don't think it affects the reasoning, as Maia and Valar are both Ainur. – Gulhir The Grey Feb 25 '12 at 16:01
I agree: doesn't affect your reasoning at all. Typos and thinkos seldom do wreck anyone's real point; they're almost always mere annoyances. I just think it's important to keep the answers on this site consistent with what the Professor wrote. – MLP Feb 26 '12 at 21:16
The definitive statement of Tolkien's view of magic (and "magic") in his world is contained in Letter 155, and in this letter he clarifies that there are actually two different kinds of "magic" in Middle-earth:
But I suppose that, for the purposes of the tale, some would say that there is a latent distinction such as once was called the distinction between magia and goeteia.
When people speak of Elven magic (and by extension magic in Middle-earth) as being "subtle" and "low-key" and more akin to "art", what they are actually speaking of is that which Tolkien classifies as goeteia.
In this letter, Tolkien clarifies that both types of "magic" are available to both his good and his evil beings:
Both sides use both, but with different motives.
He specifies what Sauron uses his for:
But his magia he uses to bulldoze both people and things, and his goeteia to terrify and subjugate.
And also specifies what the Elves use theirs for:
Their magia the Elves and Gandalf use (sparingly): a magia, producing real results (like fire in a wet faggot) for specific beneficent purposes. Their goetic effects are entirely artistic and not intended to deceive: they never deceive Elves (but may deceive or bewilder unaware Men) since the difference is to them as clear as the difference to us between fiction, painting, and sculpture, and 'life'.
The second sentence here in particular is key: that is the description of "magic as art or craft" that is most commonly assumed for Middle-earth, but the existence of this kind of "magic" need not nor should not preclude the existence of the other.
And he also points out (for those who didn't put it together on their own) that the translation of Istari, wizards, has to do with the connexion of wizard and wise. I seem to recall that he also suggests that technology is in a sense magic; and would personally agree. Some of the things we have today for those who don't understand how they work really do seem magical! But that's out of universe of course. – Pryftan Jun 23 '18 at 13:58
I think that all beings in middle earth have power to use magic to some extent. When sauron and melkor exert their power to change things in the world, part of their being flows outward to enact the change, which eventually causes them to fade.
Gandalf is rarely seen using magic except in small doses and usually only in circumstances which he has no other choice, which is my reasoning behind him never fading.
Most races are seen using magic, but it seems to be that the actual incidence rate for them using magic is in this order elves>dwarves>men>hobbits, which i believe is explained mostly by their allotted lifespan and desire to know such things.
It's usually the elder beings that hold more power, and i believe the reason is because over time one learns more about the world around them and how to pour their own being into changing it.
This is why the rings of power cause the humans to fade. The rings force their bearers to expend their essence to enact the change intended by the ring, and one consistent intention of the ring is the longevity of the bearer. They pour their own being into their youth and over time they fade until their only existence is in the other plane.
I also believe this to some extent explains the magic of the numenorians. Since they have longer lifespans and kinship to the elves, they have a longer time and better opportunity than the rest of the humans to learn about magic.
This may be another reason why Gandalf fears sauron, it's not entirely because sauron is more powerful, but because ultimately he can't defeat sauron. His being is poured into the ring, so if gandalf were to attempt fighting sauron directly, gandalf would eventually fade from existence from the amount of being he would pour out in effort to destroy sauron, while sauron perhaps weakened or defeated temporarily, would only return once again when his ring was returned.
Antonio MoraAntonio Mora
Tolkien didn't like magic and in Middle Earth often thought of magic as an artificial substance like Sauron and Saruman's devices. For beings like elves, Maia, etcetera it is an innate spiritual power that they could use to affect the physical world. I'm pretty sure that in Rivendell Gandalf explains that there two worlds seen (physical) and unseen (magic) and that elves had power in both.
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I'm not the one who down voted but I would say that it could be improved if you quoted these things. And Gandalf does explain to Frodo about the Unseen and Seen, yes, and that the white light was Glorfindel on the other side. – Pryftan Jun 23 '18 at 13:59
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Cookies, Crayons, Classes, & Chaos: Evils of modern technology!
When I hear or read people lamenting about the evils of today's technology I think back to some old passages I've read and wish I could find again.
The authors of old wrote warnings about how those newfangled book things were going to rot the minds of youth and keep them from doing real work.
I guess it takes us a while to realize that those emerging technologies eventually turn into the way we work and interact with the world, minds still intact.
Thanks to the Daily Mail for those newly found Edwardian fashion photos that inspired my blog post!


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Businesses in Bolton handed fines after breaching town's new local lockdown rules
The businesses were handed £100 fines after spot checks by Bolton Council and Greater Manchester Police.
The Manc - 14th September 2020
Officials have confirmed that a number of businesses in Bolton have been handed fines after breaching the town's new operational local lockdown restrictions.
A hairdressers in the suburb of Horwich and four takeaways spread across Bolton were identified as flouting the new set of rules, which came into force in the borough last Tuesday, and were thus each handed fines of £100.
According to a statement issued with Greater Manchester Police, Bolton Council said that workers at the hair salon were not wearing face coverings and correct social distancing was not in place.
It will now "remain closed indefinitely until Bolton Council is satisfied improvements have been made".
The local authority added that it had also fined the takeaways – LA Pizza on Crompton Way, Grillicious on Tonge Moor Road, Allens Fried Chicken on Chorley Old Road, and Pizza Corner on Higher Market Street – £100 for operating after 10pm.
HSE inspectors are contacting businesses in #Bolton to make sure they are COVID-secure.
Enforcement is an option if workplaces are failing to follow government guidance.
Learn more ? https://t.co/N0CXHYDugE #WorkRight @boltoncouncil @businessbolton pic.twitter.com/YvlRc2G63p
— HM Government North (@HMGNorth) September 10, 2020
On Tuesday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there were 120 cases per 100,000 in Bolton, which made it the highest infection rate of any borough in the country.
He said that the rise in cases in the town was partly due to "socialising by people in their 20s and 30s" and that through the contact tracing system, they "identified a number of pubs at which the virus has spread significantly."
Bolton Lockdown Restrictions
All hospitality venues (restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs) are restricted to takeaway only.
Restriction of operating hours meaning all venues, including takeaways, are required to close between 10pm to 5am.
A ban on mixing outside households/support bubbles in homes, gardens and public settings.
Additional restrictions on visitors at care homes and hospitals in the borough.
The council has previously closed a vape shop and a restaurant.
Councillor Hilary Fairclough said officials would continue to do spot checks, adding they would have "a zero-tolerance approach to those who flout the restrictions".
Steph Parker – Deputy Chief Inspector at Greater Manchester Police – added: "While I thank the majority of the public and business owners for the sacrifices they have to make, there are a minority who are still not heeding the message".


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Pokimane to give 'Poki' esports college scholarship every year "forever"
Published: 13/Feb/2020 22:06 Updated: 13/Feb/2020 22:14
by Virginia Glaze
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Twitch streamer and internet celebrity Imane "Pokimane" Anys announced that she has partnered with UCI Esports for a brand-new scholarship, which will be awarded to one student every year "forever."
Anys broke the news during a live broadcast on February 13, announcing that she has partnered with the University of California Irvine's esports initiative to create a special 'Poki' scholarship.
The scholarship will be awarded to a student in UCI's esports program, which Anys expressed excitement about, as it can be difficult for full-time college students to divide their priorities between studying and pursuing a career in competitive gaming.
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Streaming star Imane "Pokimane" Anys has announced her very own college scholarship, in partnership with UCI's esports program.
"They are pursuing esports while getting a degree in school," she explained. "Which, I know from experience, is so freaking hard."
That's not all: Pokimane also revealed that she will be sponsoring four STEM Advantage scholars for majors in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Read More: Ronda Rousey signs exclusive streaming deal with Facebook Gaming
"I've been working for so long because I wanted to figure out a way to give back to both esports — the community, which I've gotten a whole life out of — and, if you guys didn't know, I also studied engineering while I was in university," she continued. "Education is something that I genuinely care about so much."
This statement comes as little surprise to fans, considering that her mother is an elementary school teacher, but there's no arguing that a scholarship from such a massive personality in the gaming scene marks a massive stride for esports' blooming status in universities, worldwide.
According to a statement from UCI, Pokimane donated a whopping $50,000 to the initiative, marking the first of such endowments to their esports program.
finally announcing something i've been working on for months ^_^
i'm sponsoring four @StemAdvantage scholars & I've created the "Pokimane Scholarship" with @UCIEsports, which will be continuously awarded every year! ????
details @ https://t.co/j68A0Rnvb5 pic.twitter.com/kTGiEZcmtm
— pokimane (@pokimanelol) February 13, 2020
The winning student will receive $2,500 annually beginning in 2022, with a report from the university clarifying that "there is no limit to how many times a student can earn the scholarship during his or her time at UCI."
Read More: Mr Beast teases new project after reaching "insane" YouTube milestone
UCI's latest initiative follows the construction of their very own esports arena, with the program itself having been founded in 2015 — the first of its kind, which has since led to similar projects in colleges across the United States.
As esports continues to grow, so too will its involvement in higher education, with Pokimane's donation standing as the latest chapter in an ever-evolving industry.


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Бог је умро узалуд је југословенски филм из 1969. године. Режирао га је Радивоје Ђукић, који је написао и сценарио. Филм је снимљен на Сењаку у улици Владете Ковачевића где је сада АРТ Телевизија.

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|Михајло Бата Паскаљевић || Пуниша
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Activism Higher Ed Bubble Racial issues
Wake Forest Anti-Racism Coalition issues demands in response to campus 'anti-blackness'
College Fix Staff •February 26, 2019
A group dubbed the Wake Forest Anti-Racism Coalition has issued a set of demands to university officials and the Wake Board of Trustees in response to continued "white supremacy" and "anti-blackness" on campus.
The Coalition contends black students at Wake "are facing the same problems encountered by the first black student admitted" to the university way back in 1962.
"Anti-black sentiment at Wake Forest," the Coalition said in a statement, "has consistently been met with the coddling of white students and efforts towards education in diversity rather than real consequences."
One of the group's gripes is the revelation that the WFU dean of admissions had posed in a 1982 fraternity photograph featuring the Confederate flag. It referred to the picture as "compromising and incriminating."
There also was a recent uproar when a man in a cowboy get-up was believed to be garbed in a "noose." It turned out to be a lasso, part of the guy's outfit.
The Coalition statement also chastised last Thursday's forum on "institutional racism," alleging black students in attendance were "met with blank stares and inadequate answers" by members of the university panel.
"Black students deserve more than a forum," it said. "We need explicit policies condemning white supremacy and anti-blackness."
The Coalition's demands include:
— "Creation and enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy for white supremacy." There should be "no leniency" for behavior which "upholds white supremacy," it says.
— Public apologies from the deans of admissions seen in photos with the Confederate flag. Dean Martha Allman already apologized in a campus-wide email for her racial "sin"; Associate Dean of Admissions Kevin Pittard also was present in Kappa Alpha fraternity photos featuring the Confederate flag, specifically in 1983-84. The Coalition believes WFU President Nathan O. Hatch's acceptance of Allman's apology was "unsubstantiated."
— A safe space specifically for black students. Sharing a space with "other intercultural organizations" is unacceptable.
— All "monuments, plaques, busts, portraits, buildings, and other things" honoring "confederates, white supremacists, and eugenicists" must either be "taken down, renamed, or rededicated" in order to thwart the continuation of white supremacy.
The official statement of our vision and demands for @WakeForest. pic.twitter.com/D7YJkD7Jy7
— Wake Forest University Anti-Racism Coalition (@wfuarc) February 25, 2019
h/t to Ryan Wolfe
MORE: WFU dean refuses to resign over 37-year-old Confederate flag photo
MORE: Student in cowboy outfit causes racial fuss at Wake Forest U.
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Vikings Cruise To 113-81 Victory Over Salem To Begin Kielsmeier Era
Salem (0-1) 25 21 15 20 81
Cleveland State (1-0) 26 33 32 22 113
Pts: Taelor Carter - 16
Reb: Aaliyah Holmes - 5
Pts: Mariah Miller - 22
Reb: Mariah Miller - 17
Ast: Jade Ely - 7
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland State women's basketball team officially kicked off the 2018-19 season Tuesday evening, picking up a 113-81 victory against Salem in the first game of the Chris Kielsmeier era.
Cleveland State 113, Salem 81 PDF Box Score
Starting Five
· Crockett, Slaney, Ely, White, Miller
· Six Vikings finished the game with double-digit points, led by Mariah Miller with 22. Rachel Slaney added 18 points, while Jade Ely chipped in 17, JaMiya Braxton and Mariah White each added 13, and Savanna Crockett recorded 10.
· Mariah Miller grabbed a team-high 17 rebounds, while Savanna Crockett and Rachel Slaney both grabbed eight boards.
· As a team, the Vikings recorded 27 assists on 46 made field goals, led by Jade Ely with seven. Mariah White and JaMiya Braxton both recorded five helpers.
· The Vikings went 46-for-77 from the floor on the night, recording a .597 clip from the field.
· Cleveland State also shot 40-percent from behind-the-arc, recording eight three-pointers.
· The Vikings held a 68-14 advantage in points in the paint, along with a 26-2 lead in fast break points.
· This marked the 11th 100-point game in program history, while the 113 total points marks the second highest single-game total.
· Tuesday's victory marked the first win at Cleveland State for head coach Chris Kielsmeier, who was named the seventh head coach in program history back in April.
· Tuesday's win also marked the seventh time over the last 10 seasons that the Vikings have been victorious in their season-opener.
· All 10 players that saw action against Salem recorded at least one point, while nine of the 10 players grabbed at least one rebound and recorded one or more assist.
· Savanna Crockett, Rachel Slaney and Mariah White all appeared in the starting lineup for the first time during their Cleveland State careers.
· Savanna Crockett, Isabella Geraci, JaMiya Braxton, Isabelle Gradwell, and Nadia Dumas all appeared in their first collegiate game Tuesday evening.
· The Vikings posted a .597 clip from the floor Tuesday, marking the second highest single-game shooting percentage in program history.
· Mariah Miller recorded the first double-double of her collegiate career, posting 22 points and 17 rebounds, both of which marked career-highs.
· Rachel Slaney tallied a career-high 18 points on the night, marking just her fourth double-digit game in a Cleveland State uniform.
· Mariah White's 13 total points marked a career-high.
· Jade Ely notched a career-high with her seven assists against Salem.
After a back and forth first quarter, the Vikings were able to distance themselves over the opening minutes of the second frame, gaining a 34-29 lead following back-to-back layups from Jade Ely and Mariah Miller. Despite Salem converting a three-pointer on the next trip down the floor, Cleveland State responded with a 6-0 run that extended the Viking lead to 40-32 at the midway point of the second quarter.
Over the next minute, the Vikings were able to gain a double-digit lead, as Cleveland State gained a 44-34 advantage on a Mariah White layup with 4:20 left on the clock. The Vikings then held the double-digit advantage for the rest of the half, as they went into the halftime break with the 59-46 lead.
Out of the halftime break, both teams traded points over the opening minutes of the frame, until Cleveland State rattled off 11 straight points to gain a 76-52 advantage at the 5:29 mark. A Salem three-pointer snapped the Viking run, but Cleveland State answered with a 9-0 run to gain a 30-point advantage at 85-55 on a Miller jumper with just under three minutes left in the frame. The two teams then traded baskets throughout the final minutes of the quarter, with Cleveland State taking a 91-61 lead into the final 10 minutes of play.
During the fourth quarter the Vikings were able to sustain their sizable advantage, pulling away with the 113-81 victory.
From The Sidelines
Overall thoughts on the game…
"This was a really difficult game plan to put in place, and a difficult team to play in our season opener, but I'm proud of our team's preparation and determination to come away with the win. Overall, I thought we played really well tonight, we have some work to do defensively, but I'm proud of what our players are doing on the court and what we are trying to build with Cleveland State Women's Basketball."
The importance of spreading the offense around…
"This team showed a lot of unselfish play tonight – which is exemplified by the 27 assists that we recorded as a team. We talk all the time about ball movement and making the extra pass, so I'm really happy that we were able to put that into motion tonight. We scored 68 points in the paint, which is something that is difficult to do, and because of our good basketball fundamentals we were able to accomplish that. We did a great job of creating scoring opportunities for ourselves, which paid off in the end."
Main point of emphasis heading into Friday's game at Eastern Michigan…
"Our main focus in practice over the next few days will most definitely be defense. We just aren't defending the way that we are capable of defending out of this zone that we are running, but it's not easy when you have players who have never run this before. So far they have all bought into the system and believe in the system, we just need some more practice reps for things to start falling into place."
Thoughts on the first win as the Cleveland State women's basketball head coach…
"To get this win tonight just feels great. So many people put so much into this first victory, and there are a lot of people that deserve credit for me having this opportunity to coach at Cleveland State. Picking up a win in our season opener is a great feeling for all involved – the players, coaches, support staff, fans – and I'm so happy to share it with everyone. Since we got here, the focus has been on winning this first game, and I'm so proud of the what the team accomplished and the product that the players put out on the court tonight."
Cleveland State will hit the road for the first time during the 2018-19 season this weekend, traveling to Eastern Michigan on Friday, November 9 and Ball State on Sunday, November 11.


Many travellers are searching for Koh Chang Things To Do With Kids, Are you planning a trip to Koh Chang? If so, you have a lot to be excited about. As one of the most beautiful and picturesque locations in all of Thailand, you can rest assured that your trip will not be a disappointment regardless of when you choose to visit. You can find Koh Chang Things To Do With Kids travel information.
Koh Chang Things To Do With Kids, With this guide, were going to take a closer inspection at some of the best activities and sights you can see throughout your visit, so with this thought, lets get directly to it.
If you are visiting Koh Chang as an element of a sightseeing tour, then one of the top priorities will need to be seeing the national park viewpoint.
In reality, its easy to see many of the most stunning and breathtaking sunsets of your life out of this location, and theres also the wonderful lonely beach thats an excellent location to spend time with all your family members.
The spot is particularly popular with couples, but its also family friendly too, making it a definite must see throughout your visit.
Yet another breathtaking site here should be the Khlong Prao beach, and that is a relatively quiet, yet beautiful location that contains some wonderful resorts and places to eat and drink.
Lots of people enjoy swimming in the warm sea here, and it could also be somewhat of any party hotspot during specific times of year. Regardless if youre looking for a peaceful evening or perhaps an enjoyable swim, this beach will likely be one of the highlights of anybodys escape to Koh Chang.
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Its possible to get not far from the waterfall, as well as dip your toes within the water for the authentic experience. Needless to say, you shouldnt forget to possess the picture taken while watching waterfall too, as it will be an excellent shot that might be the pride of your own photo collection for many years into the future.
You have to be careful throughout the rocks, as it could become quite slippery, but even if you dont need to get too close to the waterfall, experiencing its beautiful majesty coming from a distance remains will be an awesome experience that you just wont forget in the near future.
Theres no denying the wide variety of picturesque beaches in Thailand, but the pristine beach in Koh Chang should be among the best being offered.
The beach carries a relatively long stretch of sand, and on the way, you can find a number of resorts and outlets, as being the place tends to be buzzing with activity in practically any season.
Many people report that the ability is truly breathtaking, and dipping your toes within the calm, warm waters while experiencing the stunning vistas will make the place feel truly magical in your visit.
Yet another incredible beach that can not be missed will be the Kai Bae beach, which has its own waterfall and lots of incredible viewpoints to have.
It can become busy at certain times of year, but theres lots of restaurants to savor, there will also be parties virtually every night if youre interested in that kind of thing.
The liquid is likewise shallow enough to enable the youngsters to swim if they are hoping to get their feet wet, and the picturesque beach is one of the many incredible sights you will see in the community.
Once youve had enough of all the beauty this island has to offer, you might be searching for something thats a bit more interactive and exciting.
One of your first visits must be towards the Treetop Adventure Park, which has a selection of activities available to suit all skill levels. Its also a good way to accept whole family, seeing as there are many zip lines that kids will be able to enjoy too.
So regardless of whether youre trying to find a challenging climb or something a little less taxing, youll have a good time zipping across the lines and climbing the trees within the Treetop Adventure Park.
Now, while it might appear that Koh Chang has countless beaches on offer, every one has their own personal unique charm and individual characteristics that will make them each worthy of a visit.
The Bang Bao Beach is obviously no different in connection with this, and its an excellent place to benefit from the beautiful sunset at any time of the year. Theres also some excellent places to look over the beach, so its an excellent place to get several handmade souvenirs too.
Overall, its reliable advice that visiting Koh Chang might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you wont forget anytime soon.
Whether you would like to take pleasure in the unique, picturesque beaches as well as engage in some thing challenging like the Treetop Adventure Park, youll easily be able to find a wide variety of activities to take pleasure from during your stay and you will probably certainly not be bored at any moment of your own trip.


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The HTI Stars were invited to play an exhibition game versus The University of Maine Black Bears in Orono, ME.
Along with playing against Maine, our club was fortunate enough to have an on-ice clinic with the coaching staff from the Black Bears.
Overall an incredible experience for our girls to be able to compete against a NCAA Division 1 program marking the first time in our club history playing against a team of that caliber.
Not only a special occasion for our club, but a learning curve for our girls as many of them aspire to play at the Division 1 level.
We are excited to have more opportunities to play against Division 1 programs in the seasons to come.
Stars to play in the Toronto Aeros Holiday Classic
HTI places second in OHA's 2017 ALS Showcase Tournament


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