Are smaller aged care residences better?
Those who lives in smaller towns and rural areas are the happiest people in society, research shows. And so it follows that smaller, more intimate, aged care facilities also have happier residents.
"In smaller units the wellbeing is better. It's been well established," said Colin McDonnell, Dementia Excellence Practice Lead with not-for-profit aged care provider, Scalabrini.
Units of 12-15 beds, even if they make up a larger overall facility, are the design standard in aged care, said Mr McDonnell.
A study by the Vancouver School of Economics and McGill University founds there is a close association between population density and happiness. The 20 per cent of unhappiest communities in Canada had a population density eight times higher than the happiest 20 per cent of communities.
And is seems lower populations are also desirable in aged care.
Smaller units, with fewer beds, have a more "villagey" feel that make it easier for residents to think of the facility as their "home", said Mr McDonnell.
The other element to the success of smaller residences is having designated staff, said Mr McDonnell. Having lower turnover of staff, and the familiarity that develops with having regular carers, means social bonds are more easily created, reducing residents' feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
Mr McDonnell said Scalabrini's Drummoyne facility, which recently won Best Aged Care Facility Award, has 126 beds, but is divided up into units of 6-15 beds. Each unit is a different type of house, he said, and each has its own designated staff.
The latest guidelines for dementia care design by Richard Fleming and Kirsty A Bennett, outlined in their Environmental Design Resource, says that for people with dementia, providing care on a smaller "human" scale is desirable.
The Resource says people living with dementia experience scale through the number of people they encounter and the overall size of the building.
"A person should not be intimidated by the size of the surroundings or confronted with a multitude of interactions and choices," the Resource says.
"Rather the scale should encourage a sense of wellbeing and enhance the competence of a person," the Resource says.
How do we promote access to the right care at the right time?


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We Kill Computers
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Wild beasts, as a rule, belong in their natural habitat. British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province, is home to more than 1138 species of wildlife, over 150 of which are classified as endangered, threatened or vulnerable. Sadly, a new class of wild creature native to the region was recently identified as a breed on the brink of extinction: the noble but savage rock 'n' roller. These ferocious beasts once flourished throughout B.C., but in modern times, commercial interests have laid waste to their breeding grounds and rendered members of this once-regal species impotent.
For a time, it was nearly impossible to see the pure, unfettered ferocity of these creatures in the flesh. But about two years ago, hope arrived in the form of The Pack a.d., an unassuming duo who reintroduced listeners to a blistering assault of scuffed, scarred bluesy riffs, pounding drums and unholy howls -- rock 'n' roll as it was meant to be played. Drummer Maya Miller and guitarist/vocalist Becky Black may have cut their teeth on the mean streets of East Vancouver, but their superb recordings Tintype and Funeral Mixtape (both released in 2008 on Mint Records) made it clear that these were no city-girl dilettantes: both of 'em had something wild and wonderful running through their veins. Those lucky enough to witness The Pack a.d.'s performances staggered out of those clubs feeling as though they'd been demolished by a force of nature.
In 2009, The Pack a.d. played a jaw-dropping 157 live shows. When they weren't unleashing rock 'n' roll fury, Maya and Becky were trapped in a van. They drove through raging wildfires, swerving to avoid throngs of fleeing animals. They drove through the Rocky Mountains and were left speechless -- as cheesy as it may sound -- by the breathtaking splendour of the trees and the towering rock formations.
When Becky and Maya came to the end of this epic road trip, two things were clear in their minds: 1) Computer-worshipping humans don't hold a candle to the awesomeness of wild beasts; and 2) It was time to stop singing the blues. The pair hightailed it to their HQ (a tiny, unheated band space smack in the middle of Vancouver's notoriously gritty downtown east side) and got to work. As with most things in The Pack a.d. universe, the process was organic: within two weeks, Maya and Becky emerged with we kill computers (Mint), a ragged, thundering wallop of an album that makes their earlier releases sound tame by comparison.
The two women worked diligently to capture the sweaty intensity of their live act in the studio. Once again, they teamed up with the supremely talented Jesse Gander (Japandroids, Bison b.c.), who'd been on hand during the Funeral Mixtape sessions, and recorded razor-edged garage rock straight off the floor to analog tape. When it came time to master the best 13 tracks for an album, Maya and Becky turned to engineer Jim Diamond, the man who helped finesse the piss 'n' vinegar sounds of the Detroit Cobras and the Dirtbombs. The result? we kill computers is as raw and urgent as a The Pack a.d. performance.
Unshackled from the swampy weight of the blues, The Pack a.d. attack their tunes with the gleeful viciousness of coyotes descending on a carcass. From the sawtoothed snarl of guitars that lead into album opener "Deer" to the heavy Sabbath-worthy riffs of "1880," these 13 tracks bristle with a newfound sense of crispness and precision. And while The Pack a.d. approach their human neighbours with caution, we kill computers is fittingly packed with celebrations of wild creatures, great and small. "All the deer they follow me," Becky yowls, "They all know we're not enemies." Sharks stay in constant motion and predators stalk prey in the tense, stuttering "Crazy," and fish and snakes streak through "Catch," a mastodon-sized cacophony of power chords and crashing cymbals.
At its core, we kill computers is a glorious testament to the power of animal magnetism, bound up in some of the finest swaggering garage rock you're likely to hear. It's the sound of beer-soaked basement shows and deer hooves scuttling across the interstate. It's the sound of two natural wonders released into their native habitat. And it's nothing short of killer. we kill computers comes on with the brute force of an Acme anvil, then speeds off into the distance like a rock 'n' roll roadrunner. Beep beep, motherfuckers.
With the girls' ballsy courage, they've wrestled the challenge of taking a new direction to the ground and defeated it to craft a mighty, loud rock-a-thon. - The Line of Best Fit
The Pack A.D. play rock music the way it's meant to be played: hard, dirty, and loud. The Vancouver duo's third album We Kill Computers is steeped in growling vocals, throbbing guitar, and ricocheting drums. - The Owl Mag
Everyone Looks Like Everyone
Math, The Stars
Big Anvil
Cobra Matte
B.C. Is On Fire
They Know Me
K Stomp
The Slow Down
The Last Martian
Tintype (Remastered)
Funeral Mixtape

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Can you believe I'm still buzzing after playing at The Good Ship?!?!
When we arrived at the venue, there had been a power cut so there was no light anywhere, and no SOUND!!! You kind of need that for a concert… Anyways, whilst me and the band were waiting for all that to get sorted out, I slid away to shoot some scenes for my up and coming video. It was a lot of fun, although I did get some curious looks… Ha! It was a first for me so I hope that you enjoy it when It comes out. I'll keep you posted on that. In the meantime, I've posted a couple of stills from the show here for you to have a look at.
I'm getting mega excited about playing at The Good Ship on 25th Jan. It will be my first show in London so I make no apologies for my levels of enthusiasm….. AAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!! Every time I do a show, I'm reminded of why I love music so much. The support that I've received from all of you has kept me going. Even though this might seem like one show to most of you, to me it's a dream come true. It makes me want to work harder and be better, therefore I will. I hope you London-Headz dig my sound. See you all there!!!


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Il Cappellificio La Familiare è stato un produttore italiano di cappelli.

Storia
Il Cappellificio La Familiare fu fondato, con ogni probabilità (non esistendo alcuna documentazione sugli inizi della sua attività), attorno al 1905, come società cooperativa.
I soci fondatori erano una decina, ognuno dei quali partecipò con la cospicua cifra di 1.500 lire.
Due dei soci appartenevano alla ricca e potente famiglia Masini di Montevarchi e uno di essi sarà il primo Presidente della società.
Nel 1917 si trasforma in società in accomandita e nel 1921 in società per azioni, con un capitale sociale di oltre un milione e mezzo di lire. Nel 1939 il capitale sociale viene portato a 3.200.000 lire. Negli anni Cinquanta la presidenza passa dai Masini a Nino Donati, con il quale il cappellificio raggiungerà la sua massima espansione.
I suoi mercati più importanti sono la Germania, i paesi scandinavi e gli Stati Uniti.
Esportazioni di rilievo avvengono anche in Gran Bretagna, nei Paesi Bassi, in Canada ed in Giappone. Esporta perfino in Pakistan, in Nuova Zelanda, in Sudafrica, in Messico ed in Egitto.
Nel corso degli anni Sessanta incominciano a farsi sentire i primi segni di crisi. Il cappello, in particolare quello di feltro, che era la "specialità" della Familiare, non è più di moda e sia gli uomini che le donne non lo portano più.
Nel maggio del 1971 la società passa all'amministrazione controllata e si avvia alla chiusura, avvenuta nel 1976.

Voci correlate
 Villa Masini

Collegamenti esterni

Aziende della provincia di Arezzo
Montevarchi
Aziende italiane di abbigliamento del passato
Archeologia industriale in Toscana

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Day 1: We'll depart early this morning as we travel south on our way to Florida! Today is your time to sit back, relax and meet some new travelers. We'll overnight this evening in Macon, Georgia.
Day 2: Let's hit the road after our included breakfast this morning and make our way into sunny Florida! We'll arrive late afternoon in Port St. Lucie along the Atlantic Coast. We will include a dinner together this evening before calling it a night.
Day 3: Following breakfast, it's just a short drive to Ft. Lauderdale where we will board the Jungle Queen for a scenic cruise up the intercoastal waterway. See why the city of Ft. Lauderdale is aptly nicknamed the "Venice of America". After our cruise we set our sights for the spectacular Florida Keys. We arrive in Key Largo where we will spend two nights. The Holiday Inn Key Largo is a wonderful property with lush grounds and a great place to relax and soak in the sun!
Day 4: This morning we travel across the Florida Keys to Key West, noted for its 19th Century gingerbread houses and its Cuban foods and dialects that became a part of the culture when cigar-making was the island's chief industry. The island of Key West is full of fun and exciting things to do and see. We are including an all-day ticket on the Hop on-Hop off Trolley which covers more than 100 points of interest along with colorful anecdotes and historical narrative along the way. From the Southernmost Point to the quaint streets of Old Town, the Trolley will take you to all the major areas and attractions. Enjoy your day in Key West! We will return to Key Largo later this afternoon.
Day 6: Today in Sarasota we visit the Ringling residence, a million-dollar Venetian Gothic mansion patterned after the Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy. The Art Museum is an Italian-style villa created by local craftsmen from shiploads of columns, doorways, roof sculptures and marble collected in Italy by John Ringling. It has one of the best collections of circus wagons, calliopes, costumes, handbills and posters covering the history of the circus from Roman times to the present. With weather permitting we will visit lovely Siesta Key Beach and enjoy an early dinner before returning to our hotel.
Day 7: This morning we will bid farewell as we travel through Florida and visit a local Citrus Store. Early this evening we will arrive in Morrow at the Drury Inn, just in time to enjoy the "Kick-Back" Reception.
Day 8: This morning we will depart for home. We have completed the Florida Circle with lots of fond memories and stories to share with family and friends. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your experience!


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New Website Researches Crimes of Clinton Foundation
By raysongtree | Elections | No Comments
Following the epic book Clinton Cash, a new website is collecting information. http://clintonfoundationinvestigation.com/ Welcome We're part of a group of concerned citizens who have started to pull on the threads of the curtain we're not supposed to look behind. We have discovered that yes, there are monsters in this world, and we need to go after them. There is much that is hidden and we're going to uncover it. Our starting point is the Clinton Foundation. So far as we can tell it is a giant money laundering organization through which political favors are bought and sold. So far we've compiled a ~90 page document summarizing our findings. https://docs.google.com/document/d/184csN1oQdRRhnzqAC5p90ySYgcS91GAO4FybPqZD_0s/edit Feel free to peruse it. So far we've been rather successful in memeing CF into the public sphere. We're riding a big spike and might be able to take it all down if we all work together Here's how you can help: We've established 3 basics steps that allow us to all operated independently with no external authority forces Find a task: Go through the collected information and find something to do Do a thing: Do the thing you found. Is it digging? Making memes to promote the information? Engaging in outreach to find more like minded thinkers? (Hi) Post Results: Share what you've done with the collective so they can use it. We just want to know the truth
Should Hillary Clinton Be a Candidate or in Jail?
Will Hillary Clinton someday go to jail? Examine some of the crimes like murder, and you decide… Should Hillary Clinton Be a Candidate or in Jail? by Author Ray Songtree YouTubes study list… click links Hillary Clinton: A Career Criminal – this is going viral, very professional video Hillary and Bills many murders… this is not a hoax. – sobering and real Hillary Exposed, Movie She Banned – Meet Larry Nicoles, important whistle blower Waco – A New Revelation – Hillary sent 4 body guards to Texas in 1993, had Delta force kill them, then blamed Branch Davidians on their deaths, held a seige, and all 75 members were killed with machine gun fire or shrapnel. Video evidence. This is real. Hillary, Libya, Gaddafi, and Oil Hillary support from George Soros Hillary Wants Agenda 21 One World Government Hillary and Syria Hillary Rape of Woman Slave Cathy O'Brien Hillary is one of many placed political puppets. As I reveal in my non-profit book series, the entertainment industry and politics share the same masters. In Hillary's case, she is a placed criminal. See the Hollywood slaves that supported her. Hillary Clinton began her grooming as a political puppet before she even graduated from high school. Her commencement speech and photo appeared in Life magazine. Grooming included mentoring by Saul Alinski who dedicated a book to Lucifer, and her placement on Black Panther case. She was matched with Bill Clinton but they never experienced loyalty or fidelity in their marriage. Hillary Clinton…
FBI Changes Law to Clear Hillary of Gross Negligence – Corruption is Now Sealed
By raysongtree | Archives | One Comment
http://www.naturalnews.com/054562_Hillary_Clinton_James_Comey_selective_prosecution.html#ixzz4DhZCiuVV FBI's James Comey declares the rule of law has just been abandoned in America: Selective prosecution means total immunity for the criminals in Washington Tuesday, July 05, 2016 by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger (NaturalNews) Earlier today, FBI director James Comey magically cleared democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton of any risk of criminal prosecution related to her classified email violations. In a live press conference that was obviously scripted, Comey confirmed that Hillary Clinton sent or received at least 110 emails that contained classified information, in blatant violation of U.S. law. This violation of federal law was described by Comey as "reckless" but not worthy of prosecution. "No charges are appropriate in this case," he concluded. Yet it's clear this decision was based on special consideration that applies only to politically connected power brokers like Hillary Clinton. Many other individuals are currently in prison for carrying out similar acts. Unlike Clinton, they were prosecuted for violating national security laws. But Clinton, as part of America's political elite, is evidently immune from all prosecution. Effectively, James Comey rewrote federal law to excuse Clinton by claiming she didn't "intend" to violate the law. In this outstanding article entitled FBI Rewrites Federal Law to Let Hillary Off the Hook, Andrew McCarthy brilliantly explains: There is no way of getting around this: According to Director James Comey (disclosure: a former colleague and longtime friend of mine), Hillary Clinton checked every box required for a felony violation of Section 793(f) of the federal penal…
Virtual Porn Insanity or Down to Earth Reality? London Blow Job Cafe
By raysongtree | Breaking News (Educational Comments only) | One Comment
[Update… July 29, 2017 World's first sex robot brothel 'in talks' to make 'revolutionary' business GLOBAL – link ] Scroll down. This is what Zuckerberg is bringing world with virtual headset tech. It is unknown whether he has invested in the dolls. Get ready to gag. Lets see, will girls try to dress like the virtual images, or will women finally start being real again and boycott image all together? Facebook in $2 Billion Deal for Virtual Reality Company – The … Mark Zuckerberg, a co-founder and the chief executive of Facebook, … too, would create a virtual reality headset for its PlayStation 4 game console. nytimes.com/2014/03/26/technology/facebook-to-buy-ocu… Mark Zuckerberg Explains Facebook's Virtual Reality Strategy Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out his vision for the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset in a Facebook post on Thursday that has racked up 70,081 likes and counting. time.com/3919120/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-virtual-… Zuckerberg: Why Facebook Bought Oculus – Business Insider Mark Zuckerberg: Here's Why I Just Spent $2 Billion On A Virtual-Reality Company. … Oculus VR makes the Oculus Rift, a headset for virtual-reality gaming. businessinsider.com/zuckerberg-why-facebook-bought-oculus-2014-3 Oculus Rift Virtual Reality headset – Forbes Facebook's Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, which ships to consumers for the first time in a few weeks, may have been conceived of by gaming enthusiasts. forbes.com/sites/kathleenchaykowski/2016/02/24/mark-… Zuckerberg's Oculus has plans to bring computers to your … Oculus Rift is off to a good start. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday that response to the high-profile new virtual reality headset has been … cnet.com/news/zuckerberg-oculus-virtual-reality-au… …
How Banksters Create Homeless Class in United States
By raysongtree | Breaking News (Educational Comments only) | No Comments
This is a very thorough study with many links of the root of homelessness in US. Foreclosure fraud is real. I would say that intentional homeless rate is a destabilization effort. Let's remember that people with more money than they know what to do with, are not doing this for money. – Ray Songtree SAN FRANCISCO/SEATTLE MEDIA BLITZES ON HOMELESSNESS: TRUTH IS ALSO HOMELESS IN THE LAND OF THE FEE, HOME OF THE SLAVE "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around(these banks) will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered." — Thomas Jefferson during the congressional debate to renew the United States National Bank Charter-1809 "There are thousand hacking at the branches of evil, to one who is striking at the root." Henry David Thoreau-Walden, or A Walk in the Woods-1854 During the week of June 26-July 2, 2016, it was announced that both corporate mainstream and allegedly independent media in both Seattle, Washington State and San Francisco, California would on June 29 launch a media blitz of "investigative reports" on homelessness in their two respective cities. Here is a brief aggregated summary and analysis of the two week's end compilations of these "investigative reports" and their larger implications, in the weblinks provided…
More New Age Psy-op to Co-opt Real Waking Up : Keenan, Fulford, Drake, and "Lords of Light"
By raysongtree | letters and essays (Educational Comments only) | No Comments
July 4, 2016 letter Friends, The email message at bottom, is new age new world order. I can't stand Benjamin Fulford. No one else has reported Rothschild's made money on Brexit. So how does he know this? It is likely true, but to put dollar numbers on it would mean Fulford is in bed with the traders. Ben Fulford is another Sorcha Faal in my opinion. Avoid avoid. From an activist…. "Ray — Keenan and Drake actually publicly attacked me on Drake's webcast radio program after I questioned a quote from Keenan used by Fulford that I definitely knew to be false. I publicly told both Keenan and Fulford that their allegations were not factual, and that they both needed to check their facts before posting them as news reports. I can personally testify from my interactions with him, that, psyop or not, Keenan behaves like puerile, ego-based thug. If he is indeed "M-1", the "M" would stand for "Mobster"! I would not recommend that anyone bother to deal with him at all, much less have him coordinating the Global Collateral Accounts!" Here is the Keenan video without the hype, explaining their work in suing the Rothschilds, which appears on the outside to be a valiant effort to take down criminals. At minute 26 there are some interesting revelations. At minute 36, he gives accurate story of Indonesia. He does not perhaps know that Obama's mother helped murder a million people in Indonesia for the CIA. The last 40 minutes…
Understanding the Jewish Problem is Only a Problem for New Age Bimbos : The Hebron Shooting : Elor Azaria
By raysongtree | letters and essays (Educational Comments only) | One Comment
Hebron Shooting, see lower part of letter. On 7/3/2016 at 4:01 AM, "Ed wrote: I looked him up Jacob Frank. He was born in Germany in 1984. Is that the man you are referring to? Saying that the Jews created the CIA, and that the Jews today are in control of the CIA, is comparable to saying that Oswald killed Kennedy, and that both the Warren Commission and the 9/11 Commission Reports are accurate. Your position could very well be used by neo-Nazi groups to create a second Holocaust against the Jews. Please give me a few sentences about Frank Jacob in support of your position; from a source other than Wikipedia. Ed Ed, Before I respond I would like to remind you of the prime coordinate we need to understand our era, and that is deception. In the language of deception, "progress" means destruction of nature and temporary entitlements for the obedient slaves who are conditioned to think that material consumption equals progress. The entitlements are temporary, because as nature is destroyed, so will the lives of the slaves be destroyed. That means you and I and everyone we know. We live in an era of masked destruction. You looked up the wrong Jacob Frank…. here he is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Frank but, this misses the point. Here are some links. For me, trying to exactly understand the intrigues of 250 years ago is a distraction. We need to move to the present and see what happened after Nathan Rothschild took over…
Complete Protocols of Learned Elders of Zion
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This is mirror of http://www.subvertednation.net/protocols-of-elders-of-zion/ The beginning comments are correct, most sources on internet are simply attempts to paint the Protocols as a hoax. History is prooving they are not a hoax but rather, a blueprint. Protocols of Zion Although this copy of the Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion is included in Basic Training for Revolutionaries it is only fitting that it be included in text format here on this website, as yet another reference for everyone to use. It seems when searching for the actual document on different search engines, it can actually be quite difficult to find a complete text version. Instead, one often finds numerous links to jewish sources attempting to debunk the protocols, rather than the document it's self. If the document were indeed a "forgery" as the jewish media claims it to be, why is it that one could be shot and killed on sight for mentioning this document in Bolshevik (jew) run Russia? Why is it when the first (abridged) version of the protocols was published by Pavel Krushevan, there was an attempt made on his life? See HERE. After a homicidal attempt by a P. S. Dashevsky, it was reported that Krushevan lived in constant fear, kept weapons close at hand and was accompanied by a personal cook out of fear to be poisoned. Another man by the name of Sergei Nilus published the first copy of the protocols in full in Russia in 1905. Some information about him can be found HERE….
Donald Trump Says US Robbed by 'Elite' He 'Used to Be' Part Of
And when did Trump stop being part of elite??? excerpt http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/donald-trump-us-robbed-elite-part/story?id=40185448 Donald Trump Says US Robbed by 'Elite' He 'Used to Be' Part Of By Katherine Faulders and Meghan Keneally MONESSEN, Pennsylvania — Jun 28, 2016, 3:21 PM ET Donald Trump announced a twist on his campaign slogan during an economic speech in Pennsylvania, saying that he has a plan to "Make America Wealthy Again" and claiming that the country was robbed by the "financial elite" of which he "used to be" part. "The legacy of Pennsylvania steelworkers lives in the bridges, railways and skyscrapers that make up our great American landscape. But our workers' loyalty was repaid you know it better than anybody with betrayal," Trump said during the speech, at an aluminum plant. Trump Shifts Muslim Ban to Only Focus on 'Terrorist' Nations "Our politicians have aggressively pursued a policy of globalization – moving our jobs, our wealth and our factories to Mexico and overseas," he added. Trump repeatedly said under his presidency he would order "American steel" to be used to reinforce bridges and build "skyscrapers soaring, soaring into the sky." At one point during the speech he added that aluminum would also be used in addition to steel. The comment — where he said "And aluminum!" — was not in the prepared version of his speech that was released before delivery. While standing in front of an unusual backdrop of what appeared to be stacked bales of crushed aluminum, Trump slammed globalization and said that it…
What is the Indigenous Struggle?
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This is mirror, without some of the video links. http://www.globalissues.org/article/693/rights-of-indigenous-people. Rights of Indigenous People by Anup Shah Last Updated Saturday, October 16, 2010 To print all information e.g. expanded side notes, shows alternative links, use the print version: http://www.globalissues.org/print/article/693 There are approximately 370 million indigenous people spanning 70 countries, worldwide. Historically they have often been dispossessed of their lands, or in the center of conflict for access to valuable resources because of where they live, or, in yet other cases, struggling to live the way they would like. Indeed, indigenous people are often amongst the most disadvantaged people in the world. This web page has the following sub-sections: Who are indigenous people and what makes them different? Conflicting Issues such as Environment, "Biopiracy" Indigenous people have often had many rights denied UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples Major Countries Opposed to Various Rights for Indigenous Peoples Setback: draft Declaration opposed/delayed by a UN General Assembly subsidiary in November 2006 Declaration Adopted By UN General Assembly, September 2007 Opposing countries rethinking their stance? Customary Law—backward or relevant justice systems? Indigenous Peoples' Struggle Around The World More Information Who are indigenous people and what makes them different? There does not seem to be one definitive definition of indigenous people, but generally indigenous people are those that have historically belonged to a particular region or country, before its colonization or transformation into a nation state, and may have different—often unique—cultural, linguistic, traditional, and other characteristics to those of the dominant culture of…


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Eucalyptus is a tall, evergreen tree native to Australia and Tasmania. Among its various species, the blue gum is the one commonly grown in the U.S. The trunk, which grows to 300 feet high or more, is covered with peeling papery bark. The leaves on the young plant, up to 5 years old, are opposite, sessile, soft, oblong, pointed, and a hoary blue color. The mature leaves are alternate, petioled, leathery, and shaped like a scimitar. The flowers are solitary, axillary, and white, with no petals and a woody calyx. The fruit is a hard, four-celled, many-seeded capsule enclosed in the calyx cup.
Volatile oil, the major component of which is l,8-cineole (=eucalyptol), 70-85%; with terpineole, a-pinene, p-cymene and small amounts of sesquiterpenes such as ledol, aromadendrene and viridoflorol; aldehydes, ketones and alcohols, Polyphenolic acids; caffeic, ferulic, gallic, protocatechuic and others, Flavonoids including eucalyptin, hyperoside and rutin.
Antiseptic, deodorant, expectorant, stimulant, anti-microbial, anti-spasmodic, febrifuge.
Most eucalyptus medications are made from the greenish- yellow oil obtained from the mature leaves. The oil, or lozenges and cough drops made from it is useful for lung diseases, colds, and sore throat. It can also be used as a vapor bath for asthma and other respiratory ailments, and as an antiseptic bath additive. Its expectorant properties are useful for bronchitis. The oil is also said to be useful for pyorrhea and for burns, to prevent infection. A cold exact made from the leaves is helpful for Indigestion and for intermittent fever. Externally, the antiseptic and deodorant qualities of the oil make it suitable for use on wounds and ulcers.
Boil mature leaves In water and condense the vapor to recover the oil.
An infusion may be made with 1-2 teaspoonfuls of the leaves to a cup of boiling water. Let infuse for 10-15 minutes. The dose of tincture is 1 ml. three times a day.


Universal Credit is a new type of benefit for people looking for work or who have a low income.
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Once you complete your claim, you will be expected to make an appointment at your local Jobcentre. If you fail to make and attend the appointment your claim may be closed.
At the appointment you (and your partner) will be expected to sign a claimant commitment, setting out what you agree to do in order to receive the benefit.
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Ideabook | Decals of Character..
While decals may take the form of a large wall installation, it can also create a unique wall decoration. Decorating a space in 2D decals can be a unique twist to the usual 3D ornaments in the home.
The hype of using the usual frames are taking over the décor world by storm. In the light of the matter, how about using decals instead of frames. Mixing it up with 3D ornaments adds dimension to this eclectic décor.
This electrocuted character is made doubly interesting. First, it is being connect to a power point. Secondly, it glows in the dark. This little decal has more magnetic power for the curious than you may think.
Assembling an outfit is the matter of bringing together multiple pieces of clothes and accessories. Depicted explicitly in this somewhat informative decals on the wardrobe, it does suggest a certain organisation as well.
While it seems like a gamble to travel to the parallel universe via the Bermuda Triangle. An alternative is to add a sense of quirk to your space with this amusing decal.
Windows add perspective, whether from the inside or out. In this case, it's mostly from a designer's perspective. This is an example of a minimalist wall installation at its finest.


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Maple Leafs at Canadiens: Five things you should know
The teams are battling for second place in the Atlantic Division. The Canadiens are one point behind the Leafs with 68 points.
Here are five things you should know about the Canadiens-Maple Leafs game at the Bell Centre on Saturday (7 p.m., CBC, SN1, CITY, TVA Sports, TSN 690 Radio):
The matchup: This is the second of four meetings between these teams and the Leafs were 3-2 overtime winners in the season opener on Oct. 3 in Toronto. This time around, the teams are battling for second place in the Atlantic Division. The Canadiens are one point behind the Leafs with 68 points, but Toronto also holds two games in hand. Each team is riding a three-game win streak, but Montreal is tied with Philadelphia for the best record in the NHL during the last 10 games with an 8-1-1 record, while the Leafs are 5-4-1 over that span.
Danault line sparks offence: The line of Jonathan Drouin, Phillip Danault and Brendan Gallagher has provided the offence during Montreal's three-game winning streak. Drouin had two goals and two assists in Thursday's victory over Winnipeg and he has three goals and six assists in the past three games. He has 46 points for the season, one back of team leader Max Domi. Danault had a goal and three assists in the Winnipeg game and has three goals and four assists in a four-game point streak. Gallagher has two goals and three assists in his last two games.
Canadiens' Phillip Danault scores the fourth goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Montreal. Ryan Remiorz / THE CANADIAN PRESS
The goalies: Carey Price made 32 saves Thursday as he ran his win streak to seven games. Price, who has been one of the top goaltenders in the league since Dec. 1, boosted his record to 23-13-4 with a 2.52 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage. He ranks fifth in the NHL in wins and he's tied for third in shutouts with three. His 309 career wins are five off the team record held by the late Jacques Plante. The Leafs will counter with Frederik Andersen, who is 24-11-2 with a 2.56 GAA and a .923 save percentage.
Can we get granny to stay? Jersperi Kotkaniemi's grandmother is in town for a visit and it might be a coincidence, but the precocious 18-year-old has scored in each of the four games since her arrival. Kotkaniemi has 10 goals for the season and one measure of the confidence head coach Claude Julien has in the rookie's ability is the frequency with which he has sent him out to take faceoffs. He took 19 draws against Winnipeg and won 10 of them. The only player to take more faceoffs was Danault, who won 12 of his 21 attempts.
Leafs bring the offence: Toronto ranks fourth in the NHL in offence, averaging 3.58 goals a game. Mitch Marner leads the scoring parade with 65 points, including 20 goals, while prized free-agent signing John Tavares leads the team in goals with 32. Auston Matthews has been limited to 39 games because of a shoulder injury, but he's healthy again and he has 24 goals and 23 assists along with a new contract. Other double-digit goal-scorers for Toronto are Kasperi Kapanen (15), Morgan Reilly (14), Nazem Kadri and Andreas Johnsson (13), Patrick Marleau (12) and Zack Hyman (10). Former Canadien Ron Hainsey is among the league leaders in plus/minus at plus-28.
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What Do You Know About Testicular Cancer?
By having a dedicated month for Testicular Cancer, a spotlight has been placed on the disease about the importance of understanding the risks and warning signs to look. Through dedicating an entire month, it empowers individuals, survivors, organizations, and the media to get involved in the life-saving mission of ensuring men know the importance of being advocates for their own health, and particularly the importance of a monthly testicular self-exam.
Primaria Health
Primaria, a joint venture of VillageMD and Community Health Network, is a newly formed management services organization announced Sept 1, 2015. Primaria has emerged as the solution for engaged and appropriately incentivized primary care providers—the foundation to a healthier population. Controlling illnesses, reducing costly duplication, preventing medication interaction, providing a safe environment, ensuring patient and family education, arranging for provider follow-up, and avoiding preventable readmission is enabled through a bold system of innovative coordination and communication.
The state of healthcare communications
Infographic | October 5, 2021
What are the trends, challenges, and predictions for the future of healthcare communications?Tofind out, we surveyedhundreds ofhealthcare professionals in July 2021fromhospitals and health systems nationwide and found three major takeaways: 1)Communication via unsecure or personalcommunication tools is a concern 2)Clinician burnout has increasedas a result ofthe COVID-19 pandemic.Improved communication could help address the risk 3)New communicationtechnologies are on the horizon. Download the infographic for more information and statistics on the three major takeawaysfrom the2021State of Healthcare Communications report.
Future Gazing: Healthcare in 2021 and Beyond
Infographic | October 25, 2021
During the covid-19 crisis, any healthcare provision not directly related to the pandemic moved online. This has set off an unprecedented wave of digital transformation. Metrics tell an impressive story of innovation, where the prevalence of remote care ballooned. The plugged-in society of 2021 is more primed than ever for a paradigm shift that will see the home overtake the hospital as a venue for healthcare delivery.
New Survey Confirms Broken State of Healthcare Communications
Infographic | December 4, 2019
The healthcare industry has made many advances over the last few decades, yet one area where innovation is severely lacking is organization-wide communications. One of the most crucial, foundational aspects of the industry that almost single-handedly allows care to happen in the first place happens to be one of the major roadblocks for doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and staff.
8 Healthcare Trends for 2020 and Beyond
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What is the best way to identify your target market and pinpoint their pain points? Understand the industry changes impacting them most. In a recent webinar, Definitive Healthcare CEO Jason Krantz reviewed the 8 healthcare industry trends he believes will be most relevant this year—both for healthcare providers and those selling to them. This infographic captures Jason's observations:
Hacking Healthcare – A Sensitive Industry Under Attack
Infographic | January 8, 2020
Healthcare organizations collect and store vast amounts of personal information, making them a major target for cyber-criminals. Healthcare breaches are especially serious because personal data can, in some cases, mean the difference between life and death. For example, says Carlisle, it could cause medications to become mixed up – or people might fail to get treatment for conditions such as diabetes.
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Healthcare was forever reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic – now, as 2021 hits full steam ahead, that evolution is set to continue. Let's explore some of the trends driving healthcare and healthcare technology forward in 2021 and beyond.
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Dave Koz And Friends At Sea 2012 – Toulon, France
Join the gentleman of Smooth Jazz Dave Koz and his friends for a week-long fun-filled trip to Europe. He will be cruising the Italian and French Riviera in September of 2012. It's really a dream-come-true itinerary starting in Barcelona, Spain and continuing on to Naples, Rome and Florence, Italy — then on to Nice and Toulon, France! Three countries and six ports during an unforgettable seven-day cruise on board the Royal Caribbean Line's Serenade of the Seas. This cruise is already booked out, but perhaps you have luck to catch the boat!
On the Dave Koz & Friends At Sea Cruise, every single night you will be entertained by some of the best known names in Smooth Jazz: Dave Koz, Michael Bolton, Bob James, Nathan East, Harvey Mason, Chuck Loeb, Marc Antoine, Patti Austin, Norman Brown, Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, Brian Culbertson, Michael Lington, Paul Brown, Raul Midón are among the already booked artists.
On October 2, 2012 the ship will arrive at Toulon, France. Toulon is a town in southern France and a large military harbor on the Mediterranean coast, with a major French naval base. Located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region, Toulon is the capital of the Var department in the former province of Provence.
The old town of Toulon, the historic centre located between the port, the Boulevard de Strasbourg and the Cours Lafayette, is a pedestrian area with narrow streets, small squares and many fountains. Toulon Cathedral is located here. The area is also home of the celebrated Provençal market which takes place every morning on the Cours Lafayette, which features local products. The old town had decayed in the 1980s and 1990s, but recently many of the fountains and squares have been restored, and many new shops have opened.
For more information about this attractive town visit this website.
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Dave Koz And Friends At Sea 2012 – Nice
On Monday, October 1st, 2012 the ship will arrived in Nice, France. Located on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Nice is the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast after Marseille. The city is called Nice la Belle (Nissa La Bella in Niçard), which means Nice the Beautiful, which is also the title of the unofficial anthem of Nice, written by Menica Rondelly in 1912. Nice is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes département and the second biggest city of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region after Marseille.
The Promenade des Anglais ("Promenade of the English") is a promenade along the Baie des Anges, a bay of the Mediterranean, in Nice. Before Nice was urbanized, the coastline at Nice was just bordered by a deserted stretch of beach covered with large pebbles. The first houses were located on higher ground well away from the sea.
Starting in the second half of the 18th century, many wealthy English people took to spending the winter in Nice, enjoying the panorama along the coast. When a particularly harsh winter up north brought an influx of beggars to Nice, some of the rich Englishmen proposed a useful project for them: the construction of a walkway (chemin de promenade) along the sea.
The city of Nice, intrigued by the prospect of a pleasant promenade, greatly increased the scope of the work. The Promenade was first called the Camin dei Anglès (the English Way) by the Niçois in their native dialect, Nissart. After the annexation of Nice by France in 1860 it was rechristened La Promenade des Anglais, replacing the former Nissart name with its French translation.
The Hotel Negresco on the Promenade des Anglais was named after Henri Negresco (1868–1920) who had the palatial hotel constructed in 1912. In keeping with the conventions of the time, when the Negresco first opened in 1913 its front opened on the side opposite the Mediterranean.
Another place worth mentioning is the small street parallel to the Promenade des Anglais, leading from Nice's downtown, beginning at Place Masséna, and running parallel to the promenade in the direction of the airport for a short distance of about 4 blocks. This section of the city is referred to as the "Zone Pietonne", or "Pedestrian Zone". The banning of cars creates a more serene setting. Here tourists can find a fine selection of restaurants, specializing in both Niçoise cuisine and various types of foreign cuisine. There is also a large selection of cafés where one can sit and enjoy an espresso or choose from a variety of specialty coffees, ices and desserts, and watch the city walk by. There are also plenty of small shops selling clothing, shoes and souvenirs.
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Dave Koz and Friends at Sea 2012 – Barcelona
In addition to watching these talented artists, they will also host an array of events for you to join in on from Q & A Sessions to Cocktail Mixology Afternoons and the list goes on; every single day there will be unique events and special seminars, in an informal get-to-know-you-better setting. What better way to meet and become friends with the very musical masters you idolize.
With dramatic walls of glass and retractable canopy, Serenade of the Seas has already embarked on the course other cruise ships will someday follow. When you're not enjoying the magnificent ocean views, you'll be relaxing in the soothing ShipShape® Day Spa, swimming in one of the two pools, taking a much-needed whirlpool or catching up with friends over your favorite drink in one of our eight lounges.
The cruise will start in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. The Barri Gòtic ("Gothic Quarter" in Catalan) is the centre of the old city of Barcelona. Many of the buildings date from medieval times, some from as far back as the Roman settlement of Barcelona. Catalan modernista architecture (related to the movement known as Art Nouveau in the rest of Europe), developed between 1885 and 1950 and left an important legacy in Barcelona. Several of these buildings are World Heritage Sites.
Especially remarkable is the work of architect Antoni Gaudí, which can be seen throughout the city. His best-known work is the immense but still unfinished church of the Sagrada Família, which has been under construction since 1882, and is still financed by private donations.
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World's Fair opens Friday in Waterford
By Leslie H. Dixon
WATERFORD — It's easy to miss the Expo I at the World's Fair in Waterford, but don't.
One of the fair's oldest buildings located at the bottom of the hill that hundreds walk by every day to reach the main fairgrounds, is filled with exhibits. They have been created by members of the local Waterford Grange, nursing homes, knitting clubs, Harrison Recreation Club and individuals. Many have painstakingly worked on the items on exhibit for judging and premiums and just for the pleasure of crafting.
SPRING – Members of the Waterford Grange began setting up their display, entitled "Spring," in Expo I on Monday in preparation for the Worlds Fair which begins Friday. Food and plants were being brought in for the diaply later in the week.
The exhibition hall, which last year won the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs Best Exhibition Hall for small fairs, will also be home base this week for apple, strawberry and chocolate chip contests and even a whoopie pie eating contest, said Expo I Superintendent Elaine Emery.
The small, family orientated agricultural fair in North Waterford opens Friday, July 14, and runs through Sunday the 16th, featuring local vendors, entertainment and livestock, Old MacDonald's Barn filled with animals, an outside entertainment stage with local talent, demonstrations and livestock exhibits and much more including a presentation this year by wilderness survivor Ryan Holt.
Gates to the fairground at 36 (Irving) Green Road, across from Melby's Market and Eatery in North Waterford, opens Friday, July 14 at 9 a.m.
The World's Fair is considered one of the oldest agricultural fairs in the state and has attracted thousands of people each year. It's advertised as "a wonderful place to sample the simple, traditional essence of agricultural Maine."
Begun in 1850 as Tom Green Fair, because it was held on Tom Green's land next to Route 35 in North Waterford, the fair featured oxen pulls on the public street in front of Tut's General Store (now Melby's Market and Eatery on Route 35).
Records indicate that it became known as the World's Fair around 1928, when an agricultural society was formed and the fair was moved to the current North Waterford fairgrounds. The land was purchased around 1990.
Today it continues as an agricultural showcase for small-town tradition and showcasing time-honored events such as an antique tractor pull, draft horse show, strawberry and apple pie contest, cow chip bingo, pig scramble, a 4-H working steer contest and more.
Music will, as usual, be a lively part of the three-day event. In addition to the popular second annual Fiddlers Day, on Sunday, there will be a lineup of music throughout the three days.
"It's quite a day of fiddling," said Darcey Winslow of the second annual Fiddlers Day that will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SINGING SENSATION — Britta and Jake, a young new singing duo pictured here, will showcase their talent Saturday, July 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the World's Fair in Waterford.
Among the new musical acts at the fair this year will be Dusty Rocks, Britta and Jake, Swampdog, the Singepole Mountain Band, Seagrass and others, said Terry Swett, who will perform with his own award-winning band Milltown Road Show.
"We have three days of fantastic entertainment,"Swett said.
Friday, July 14 is Agriculture & Conservation Family Day at the fair. From 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., there will be an array of exhibits that are fun and educational for the whole family.
Children 10 and younger can visit the "Little Hands for Forestry" area where they can learn how to plant a tree, care for the tree as it grows, "harvest" the tree, load it into the peddle tractor and wagon, and take it to the paper mill where they can unload their lumber and receive play money. It may be redeemed at the WoodShop Store for items made from trees, according to information from organizer Jeanne Federico.
Fair organizers have been especially busy this year preparing for the fair and also negotiating a land purchase that will result in additional parking space for the livestock presenters next year.
"It's really awesome," said Winslow.
Winslow said the 2- to 3-acre parcel has electricity, a well and access off Route 35, which will allow the livestock handlers to avoid the pedestrians accessing the fairgrounds.
More information on the fair and its events is available online at http://waterfordworldsfair.org/


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United States Louisiana New Orleans
All New Orleans
The Audubon Zoo
Sharon Keating
Sharon Keating is the author of "New Orleans Then and Now," and has been a licensed tour guide for the City of New Orleans for over a decade.
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The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans is one of the top-rated zoos in the country with a fine collection of exotic animals in natural habitats. Some of the best are the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit, the Sea Lions, the World of Primates, Jaguar Jungle, the White Tigers, the Rhinos, the Dragon's Lair, and Monkey Hill.
Lush Natural Habitats
The Audubon Zoo is located in Audubon Park, a beautiful 340-acre park lined with Live Oak Trees and lagoons that run from St. Charles Avenue to the Mississippi River. The zoo is located at the back of the park on the river and continues the lush surroundings of the park.
Besides the animals, there are other special attractions to enjoy at the zoo, including the Zoofari Cafe, the Endangered Species Carousel that is available for birthday parties, the Cool Zoo animal=themed water park, a petting zoo, a rock climbing wall, a Safari Simulator Ride and a Swamp Train that rides around the zoo. There's also the Audubon Marketplace shop for gifts.
The Audubon Zoo is located at the rear of Audubon Park in Uptown New Orleans at 6500 Magazine Street. You can take the St. Charles Streetcar through the Garden District heading Uptown. Exit at Audubon Park, then board the complimentary Zoo Shuttle to and from the Zoo. The free Zoo Shuttle runs between the Audubon Park Entrance on St Charles Avenue and the front gates of the Zoo on Tuesdays-Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm and on Saturdays-Sundays from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Driving directions.
The entrance fee for the Audubon Zoo is $13.00 for adults, $8.00 for kids 2-12 and $10.00 for the over 65 groups. There are also package deals for the zoo and other Audubon Institute Attractions like the Insectarium, the Aquarium of the Americas, and the Imax Theater. The official Zoo website has all the information.
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There are many things that the New Year will bring upon us including the number one technology-related tradeshow in the world: CES. Las Vegas nightlife is proud to welcome everyone who will be arriving in town to participate in the Consumer Electronics Show. With its history of four successful decades, there is no surprise that this year will turn out fabulous yet again. The Las Vegas Convention Center is getting ready to host previews of thousands of products and product announcements for the upcoming year and future. CES reaches out to all major and minor companies to open up global markets and connect several industries as well. Anyone who is anyone in the world of technology will be in town, which means that the Las Vegas nightlife must put on its best show as well.
With the thousands of business men and women who will be in town for this 4-day show, you can guarantee that there will be something fun awaiting them after the show. The Las Vegas nightlife is unlike anywhere else in the world, and unlike other party cities, Vegas knows how to cater to the business industry individuals. There are several nightclub venues in town that host one industry night a week to reach out to the locals and business travelers. What better way to have a night out on the town after CES than by having some nightclub fun?
Well there is actually a way for anyone in town for CES to see the best of what Las Vegas nightlife has to offer. Las Vegas Nite Tours Club Crawl is the number one company in the nightclub partying industry. Nite Tours partners with the hottest nightclub venues ranging from Haze, 1OAK, Tao, Pure, Chateau, Lavo, The Bank, Hyde, LAX, and plenty more hotspot venues. All of these partners help create a fun and unbelievable evening for anyone on the Nite Tours Club Crawl. Only with Nite Tours can guests experience these select venues in VIP fashion (no cover/no lines) and also receive certain 2-for-1 drink specials. Also, at certain nightclubs there will be local headliner DJs spinning the most popular music hits and throwing in a few oldies.
Partying and dancing the night away in the nightclubs is only the beginning of an evening with Nite Tours. Aside from getting to enjoy the hottest kick-it spots on the Strip, guests will also get to take a ride on the Nite Tours Party Bus. This Party Bus is unlike you have ever seen before. Inside there is plenty of comfortable seating, multiple stripper poles, unlimited/complimentary beverages, and more jamming music. So while the group is switching venues the party never stops!
CES is going to be the biggest convention in town of the year. It is a technology-showcase that is going to have plenty of business yet very limited fun. So that is where Las Vegas Nite Tours can step in and take care of the pleasure side to this trip. After all what is a trip to Las Vegas without partaking in the fun nightlife?
As you all know, Martin Luther King Weekend is just around the corner. That means that you and your friends must start planning now to make your way out to Las Vegas for a fabulous weekend of fun and activities. MLK Weekend will be the first time that all of the best Vegas clubs will be back up and running and open to everyone. Due to the sold out NYE parties, the AVN After-Parties, and the CES After-Parties, this will be the ultimate chance for everyone else to get back into the hottest venues on the Strip to party hard and drink the night away.
This MLK Weekend can turn out better than any other weekend you and your friends have ever had. It is simple. All you have to do is book with Las Vegas Nite Tours and go on one of their VIP Club Crawl Tours. Throughout the night, your VIP Host will take you and your friends to several of the best Vegas clubs and nightlife venues in town. You and your friends will have the opportunity to party in multiple nightlife venues as opposed to just one. Nite Tours is the number club crawling nightlife company in town who partners with the best Vegas clubs in town. Some of these venues include: Haze, Lavo, Tao, 1OAK, The Bank, Hyde, Chateau, Moon, LAX, Pure, and several others. At all of these venues there are great DJs to listen to and other fun party animals who know how to have an unbelievable night in Vegas.
Aside from just being able to party at several of these nightclubs in town, you and your friends will get to do so in a VIP manner. This means that by club crawling with Nite Tours, you and your friends will not have to stand in line at any venue, pay any type of cover charge, receive select 2-for-1 drink specials, and several other perks. If you have never been clubbing before in Las Vegas than you do not know how great that is to be able to enter into an exclusive A-List venue without standing in line or paying any cover. Also, when you club crawl with Nite Tours you get to take a ride on the best Party Bus in town to get to your next venue. The party bus is some people's favorite part of the tour. On each party bus there is comfortable seating, multiple stripper poles to dance on, unlimited/complimentary beverages, jamming music and electrifying lights. It is almost like a mini nightclub but on a bus!
MLK Weekend is going to be a blast for anyone who is in Las Vegas. However, if you and your friends want to get the best experience out of the Las Vegas nightlife and have the ultimate weekend trip, then the only way to do so is by booking with Las Vegas Nite Tours. They will make sure that you have a great weekend and mind-blowing party experience unlike ever before. Book today and be sure to use the promo code 13BLOG to receive $10 off of each VIP Club Crawl.
It is expected that no other city can compare to what the Vegas nightlife can offer. Of course, Las Vegas is known for its fine cuisine, lavish shopping, world-class shows and of course gambling. These are actually what most individuals look forward to when they are visiting the city. Vegas nightlife is so legendary that as soon as someone turns 21, they immediately want to book a flight to Vegas.
As soon as the sun goes down, the nightlife heats up. With so many options on the Vegas Strip it can become overwhelming selecting the perfect nightclub. With nightclubs like 1OAK, LAX, TAO, Pure, LAVO, Chateau, the Bank, Gallery, it is hard to decide which one to choose. And then there is a huge possibility that you could spend 1-2 hours just waiting in line to get into the club. What a waste of time and effort! If you are one of those individuals who want to visit famous night clubs and bars during your stay in Las Vegas, book a slot with Nite Tours International to make sure that you actually get inside and party.
Nite Tours International is a trusted party host company that's been on the speed dial of countless local and tourist club goers in Las Vegas for many years now. Whenever these individuals want to go out and enjoy what Vegas has to offer, they only need to call up Nite Tours as a guarantee that they would have the best times of their lives every time.
This is because Nite Tours has a wide range of services that includes VIP Club Crawl Tour, SIP Happens, Bachelor and Bachelorette Tours and many more. If you are registered to join any of these tours, you will be showered with luscious welcome drinks and ushered to different night clubs without waiting in line or paying any cover charges. You'll also have the chance to ride their very famous Party Bus. On this bus, there will be no halt in the fun as entertaining games and more free drinks will be offered on board to all of Nite Tours guests.
Las Vegas has built its reputation as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" by putting on the most sold-out concerts, glamorous theater productions, and hottest award ceremonies known throughout the world. The Las Vegas nightlife entertainment is unlike anything you and your friends have ever seen before, and this upcoming January, it is going to get even better. On Saturday, January 19, 2013 one of the hottest award ceremonies is going to be coming to Las Vegas for the adults who know how to party. The 30th Annual Las Vegas AVN Awards Show is going to be the Las Vegas nightlife premier party of the year. Throughout the ceremony multiple males and females will be awarded and acknowledged for their accomplishments in the adult entertainment industry.
The AVN Awards are going to be a great kickoff for 2013 Las Vegas nightlife. There is no better way to see the more sinful side to Las Vegas than to attend this celebration of hot men and beautiful women. The Las Vegas 2013 AVN Awards is an absolute must-see and must-attend event. Jesse Jane and Asa Akira will both be hosting this glamorous event and there will also be a special performance by Tyga. Las Vegas is going to turn into Rack City!!
So once the AVN Awards are complete, what does Las Vegas nightlife have next for you and your friends? Well, Las Vegas just so happens to be home to the hottest club crawl company in the world-Nite Tours. Las Vegas Nite Tours is the number one company in the nightlife industry who knows how to party and show their guests the best sights of Las Vegas nightlife. While on a club crawl, you and your friends will get to continue the party through several of the hottest nightclubs in town ranging from: Pure, Haze, Tao, 1OAK, The Bank, Chateau, LAX, The Gallery, Lavo and many more. At each nightclub there will be nothing but the best VIP service towards Nite Tours guests including no lines, no covers, drink specials, and some of the hottest music sets from Las Vegas' very own select DJs. Along with that, you and your friends may get the chance to party the night away with select celebrities in town that weekend. Certain Las Vegas nightclubs like 1OAK, Haze, Pure and Tao are known for being after party favorites for Tyga, Drake, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, The Kardashians and several other celebrities.
The weekend of January 19 is going to be one wild party for Sin City. The best of Las Vegas nightlife will be available to all of those party animals that know how to plan early. The AVN Awards Show is going to be a great 2013 kick-off ceremony for you and your friends, but do not let the night end there. Las Vegas Nite Tours knows exactly how to party and celebrate unlike anyone else in the city. In fact, with less than a month to plan it would be wise to purchase AVN tickets and book with Nite Tours. Do so today and you can receive $10 off per person per VIP Club Crawl tour booked. Use promo code:13BLOG to guarantee yourself a party seat today.
The day has finally come for you and your friends. Over 4 years ago you began a journey hoping to better yourself and get the degree that you wanted to pursue your future career goals in. Well now that the journey is over and graduation is finally here, Las Vegas Nite Tours wants to help you and your friend celebrate. With the help of Nite Tours, you and your friends can get to party in true VIP style and experience the best nightclubs in Las Vegas for all at an unbeatable price. Class of 2012 get ready for one wild graduation after-party.
Las Vegas Nite Tours is the number one company on the Strip that knows how to throw the ultimate after-party and show their guests the best Vegas nightlife experience. What better way to celebrate your graduation than with a rocking party in the best party city in the world? While on the Vegas club crawl, you and your friends will get the true VIP experience into multiple exclusive A-List nightclubs in Las Vegas. Some of these nightclubs in Las Vegas include: Haze, Chateau, Lavo, Tao, 1OAK, The Bank, The Gallery, LAX and many more. With Nite Tours, you and your friends can get the chance to party in any of these hot Las Vegas nightclubs and do it without waiting in any lines or paying ridiculous cover charges. You will also receive the best 2-for-1 drink specials at select venues.
The Las Vegas nightlife is unlike anywhere else in the world. The Strip is filled with thousands of people, gigantic hotels, beautiful landscapes, and eye-blinding light shows. Well, by booking with Las Vegas Nite Tours, you and your friends will get to see the Strip like never before. Nite Tours works with the hottest transportation in town. While on a Las Vegas Club Crawl, you and your friends will be taken on a Las Vegas Party Bus to get to and from venue to venue. All of the Las Vegas Party Buses range from different sizes but the size of fun is the same. Each party bus includes unlimited complimentary drinks, stripper poles, comfortable seating, hot music selections, and nightclub lights. The party will never stop whether you are in an actual Las Vegas nightclub or on a Las Vegas Party bus.
Graduation is the ultimate reason to celebrate big like never before. Nite Tours knows exactly how to entertain their guests and promises to throw the best nightlife graduation after-party like never before. You and your friends will not be disappointed and what is even better is that you will not have to clean up after this mess. So grab your cap and gown and book today for the best Las Vegas nightlife after-party like never before. In fact if you book today and enter the promo code 13BLOG, you and your friends can each get $10 off your club crawl tour. You will not receive a better graduation present than this one from Nite Tours Club Crawl guaranteed.
Me and 8 of my friends went on the vip club crawl and it was the best nite ever. Can't wait to do it again!
My girlfriends and I always love visiting Las Vegas during the winter season. Everywhere we turn there are dazzling light displays, gigantic Christmas trees beautifully decorated, holiday carols playing throughout the hotels and the most unbelievable discounts. Every time we visit Las Vegas we always book a Las Vegas club crawl tour with Nite Tours. They are the number one company on the Strip that knows how to show their guests the true colors of the Las Vegas nightlife. This year specifically they are throwing a Naughty or Nice Holiday Tour that is simply too fun to miss out on. While on the tour we will be taken throughout the best nightclubs in Las Vegas ranging from Tao, Lavo, Haze, 1OAK, The ACT, Pure, Chateau, The Bank, and many more. The select lineup varies from night to night, but no matter what each tour includes a trip to at least four amazing Las Vegas nightlife venues. While partying at each venue, we as Nite Tours guests get to experience a Las Vegas Club Crawl in VIP fashion. At each venue we get to enjoy the pleasures of no lines, no covers, select drink specials, music from headliner DJs and we also receive a free Santa Hat from Nite Tours. My girlfriends and I are so excited to go party and celebrate in Las Vegas. Nite Tours always does a fabulous job making sure we enjoy our Las Vegas Club Crawl experience and much more.
Now besides our wild and crazy fill of nightclubs in Las Vegas, we also like checking out the holiday attractions set up on the Strip. For this upcoming trip we have decided to go and see a Winter in Venice in The Venetian Hotel & Casino. Las Vegas Nite Tours highly recommended this attraction because of its location next to several of the partner nightclubs and the fact that it is simply beautiful.
A Winter in Venice is by far one of the most beautiful and fun filled holiday attractions on the Strip. It is an exclusive holiday Festival that offers a wide range of holiday fun and romantic activities. There is a skating rink, festive food and deserts, musical performances by select artists, sensational shopping, carolers, Santa Claus, multiple electrifying light displays and much more. This place sounds like so much fun that there is no way we can miss out on this. Throughout the day it would be perfect to walk through and enjoy and then at night hit up the Las Vegas nightlife with Nite Tours.
We are excited for this upcoming winter vacation. My girlfriends and I are so looking forward to spending quality time through a Winter in Venice and then breaking loose while on the Naughty or Nice Holiday Tour. I recommend that you gather your friends up and make a trip to Las Vegas this winter so you too can enjoy the luxurious Vegas nightlife and much more this holiday season.
In fact, to help make your decision easier Nite Tours is offering you a $10 discount per person on any tour you book. Enter the promo code 13BLOG and get your party started now.


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Der Große Spreewaldhafen Lübbenau, von 1970 bis 1990 Hafen der Freundschaft, ist ein Binnenhafen in der Stadt Lübbenau/Spreewald im Landkreis Oberspreewald-Lausitz in Brandenburg. Er ist der größte Kahnhafen im Spreewald und heute das touristische Zentrum der Stadt.

Geschichte
Aufgrund ihrer Lage war die Stadt Lübbenau wirtschaftlich lange Zeit durch den Obst- und Gemüseanbau im Spreewald geprägt. Die im Spreewald gelegenen Ortschaften waren zum Teil noch bis zur Mitte des 20. Jahrhunderts nur über Wasserwege erreichbar, sodass der Hafen als Umschlagplatz für Waren diente. An dieser Stelle begann auch Theodor Fontane im Jahr 1859 seine Spreewaldkahnfahrt. Mit dem Freigabe der Bahnstrecke von Berlin nach Cottbus im Jahr 1866 gewann der Tourismus für die Stadt Lübbenau zunächst nur langsam an Bedeutung. Ab 1882 betrieb der Lübbenauer Lehrer und Chronist Paul Fahlisch in Berlin, Dresden und Leipzig aktiv Werbung für Lübbenau als Touristenziel und organisierte Kahnfahrten durch den Spreewald, womit die Touristenzahlen innerhalb weniger Jahre stark anstiegen.

Am 6. Februar 1908 wurde der erste Kahnfährmannsverein der Stadt Lübbenau gegründet. 1954 schlossen sich die Vereine in der Genossenschaft der Kahnfährleute zusammen, die als "Kahnfährgenossenschaft Lübbenau und Umgebung" bis heute besteht. Der Landungsplatz vor dem Hafen wurde zwischen 1969 und 1973 modernisiert und zum touristischen Zentrum mit Geschäften und Imbissen umgebaut. Neben dem Hafen wurde 1979 noch ein Abstellhafen für Kähne gebaut. Die in den 1970er Jahren errichteten Imbiss- und Unterstände wurden 1999 abgerissen und durch ein neues Hafengebäude ersetzt, das sich von der Dammstraße aus über den gesamten Landungsplatz erstreckt. Die Außenanlagen des Hafengeländes wurden 2005 nochmals umgestaltet.

Heutige Nutzung
Der Spreewaldhafen wird heute als Abfahrtstelle für touristische Kahnfahrten durch den Spreewald genutzt. Auf dem Landungsplatz befindet sich ein Markt, auf dem Spreewälder Gurken, Leinöl und weitere Nahrungsmittel der fünf in der Stadt ansässigen Gurkenbetriebe verkauft werden. In dem Hafengebäude befinden sich ein Restaurant mit Bowlingbahn, Imbisse und Souveniergeschäfte; außerdem ist es Sitz der regionalen Kahnfährgenossenschaft und einer Touristeninformation. Auf dem nordwestlichen Teil des Hafengeländes steht das denkmalgeschützte Gasthaus Zum grünen Strand der Spree. Des Weiteren ist der Hafen ein Haltepunkt der Kahnlinie.

Weblinks

 Webseite des Großen Spreewaldhafens

Einzelnachweise

Hafen in Europa
Hafen in Brandenburg
Bauwerk in Lübbenau/Spreewald
Verkehrsbauwerk im Landkreis Oberspreewald-Lausitz
Binnenschifffahrt (Brandenburg)


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USA Fit Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Sunday, February 2, 2020 • Sugar Land, TX • Course Map
Set for its 12th annual running, Sugar Land's Memorial Hermann USA Fit Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K typically sees more than 1,000 runners and walkers cross the finish line in all three races combined, including several hundred runners each year in the half marathon alone.
The race is the signature running event for USA Fit, a nationwide fitness and running training organization that offers coaching and group training in 19 states and the District of Columbia (as well as Canada), and takes runners on an out-and-back route that starts and finishes on the Sugar Land campus of the University of Houston, whose main campus is located closer to downtown Houston, just a short drive from Sugar Land.
Known perhaps most famously to those outside Texas as the home district for embattled former U.S. Congressman Tom DeLay, the city of Sugar Land has been a booming suburb of the Houston area over the past decade, and was named one of the nation's best cities to live in by CNN/Money and Money Magazine back in 2006.
The city also has a number of planned communities, and got its start as a company town thanks to companies like Imperial Sugar, whose logo is part of the city's logo.
Open to runners and walkers, the race features a very generous time limit — 8 hours for the full marathon, 6 hours for the half marathon — and takes participants on a course that's largely fast and flat, with a few gently rolling hills.
Start at the University of Houston. From the start on campus, runners head out and turn right on University Boulevard and head south, all the way down to the turnaround point on Commonwealth Boulevard.
After the turn, runners then head back along Commonwealth and then turn right and head north along University, which they stay on for the next two and a half miles, all the way to the second turnaround point of the half marathon, as University intersects with Highway 6.
From there, runners then turn around and head south to New Territory Boulevard, where they turn right and head west into the New Territory neighborhood, known for its shaded, tree-lined streets.
Back to campus for the finish. Following the roughly mile-long stretch along New Territory, runners then turn right and head for a long, 4-mile counter-clockwise loop around Homeward Way, which brings runners through residential neighborhoods and then back onto New Territory Boulevard.
The final two miles of the race then bring runners back onto University Boulevard, and then back down to the campus for the race finish.
The Sugar Land town square in Sugar Land, Texas. (Photo by Ed Schipul/flickr)
Race Weather & Climate
Located in the southeastern part of the state, just over 20 miles southwest of Houston and roughly a 65-mile drive northwest from the Texas coastline of the Gulf of Mexico, Sugar Land typically experiences its coldest weather of the year in February, with (very) occasional trace amounts of snow.
On the day of the race (Feb. 2), the average low is 43°F and the average high is 63°F — while rainfall totals average just under 3 inches for the month.
2019 USA Fit Half Marathon Results
2013 Half Marathon Overall Results | Age Groups
See the race route map for the USA Fit Half Marathon here.
4:30 AM – full marathon, for entrants who will need 6 or more hours to finish
6:30 AM – half marathon, full marathon for runners who will finish in less than 6 hours
5K starts immediately after half and full marathons
Half marathon starts at $85
Full marathon starts at $90
5K starts at $35
To reserve your spot in the 2020 running of Sugar Land's USA Fit Marathon, Half Marathon or 5K race, register online at the event website here.
Official Race Website
www.usafitmarathon.com
Ever run in the USA Fit Half Marathon? Share your impressions here, or post your review in the Comments box below.
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Clifford Opara January 19, 2017, 1:44 am
how do i sign in to this race


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Since 2006 the Faculty of Graduate Studies has been running an initiative to enhance the marketing of UBC Graduate Studies. The Graduate Recruitment Initiative (GRI) provides graduate programs with planning resources, logistical support and best strategies for graduate enrolment planning and student recruitment.
Planning. Facilitating strategic enrolment and recruitment planning processes within graduate programs.
Research. Conducting, collecting and disseminating research on trends related to choice of graduate programs, international student mobility and best practices in graduate student recruitment.
Marketing/Promotion. Promoting UBC graduate education and research to prospective students and international academic, public and private organizations through enhanced web presence, advertising in key publications, and media relations.
Outreach. Working with graduate programs to identify and implement successful recruitment outreach activities; providing financial and tactical support to program recruitment efforts.
Evaluation. Assessing value and impact of recruitment activities.
The GRI site content has been moved into our new Faculty and Staff site at https://faculty-staff.grad.ubc.ca/graduate-recruitment-initiative. That site contains a range of information, tools, strategies and templates related to graduate student recruitment.


People who suffer from diabetes are aware how important it is to keep track of the food they eat in order to regulate their blood sugar levels. They should also pay attention to the amount of carbs they intake because they too affect the blood sugar levels. There are fruits that are rich in nutrients as well as carbs which is why they should be consumed moderately.
This article will share some useful tips which will help you balance your diet and regulate blood sugar.
Prepare a healthy meal plan that includes foods rich in nutrients, minerals and vitamins but are low in carbs and fat. Try to avoid processed foods as much as you can.
The average recommended amount of carbs is as follows: from 15 to 20 g per snack and from 45 to 60 g of carbs per meal.
Pineapple has both advantages and disadvantages for diabetics. It is rich in vitamin C but low in sodium and it also has a medium glycemic index.
Fresh and frozen pineapples are lowest in carbs, however the pineapple juice and dried pineapple fruit has higher amounts of sugar. You should consume pineapple juice and dried pineapple in moderation and avoid the canned pineapples if they contain sugary syrup.
To sum up, even though you are a diabetic, you can still consume pineapples, but in moderation. However, if you eat a pineapple for the first time after you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is recommended to pay attention if it causes changes in your blood sugar levels.


April is National Poetry Month, and NightBallet Press is celebrating all month long! To kick off the festivities, we posted the exciting video "Lens" by John Burroughs yesterday; for an exclusive peek at his amazing performance, go here.
To continue the joyous celebration and appreciation of poetry, NightBallet Press is extremely pleased and honored to announce the publication of Elise Geither's new chap Monologue for Poets!
With three sections of monologues (Poetry, Excerpts from Plays, and Performances for Two Poets), this chap is a treat for the mind, ear, and tongue. Elise Geither's Voice is strong and consistant throughout, and her images will burn themselves into your retinas and into your hearts.
NightBallet is deeply grateful to John Burroughs's granddaughter Jada for the beautiful smile that graces the cover of Monologues for Poets, and to the artistpoet (yes those two words are inseparable) Bonné de Blas, who graciously permitted the use of three of her artbook photos for the chap.
Beginning today, Monologues for Poets is available for sale right here on the website, and of course, Elise Geither will have a number of her own for sale. Stay tuned for announcements concerning upcoming readings where you can experience Elise live, on stage, aloud, and monologuing!
NightBallet promised we'd wallow in poetry this month, and wallow we shall: there will be a number of publications following Elise Geither's Monologue for Poets.
The first of the poems in the NightBallet Broadside Series 2012 will be printed during April; the first two are "La Seducción en Español" by Skylark Bruce, and "Of Ashes and Dreams" & "Dike 14" by Miles Budimir. Both broadsides feature very different Voices, and NightBallet is proud to present them to you for your poetic pleasure. I'll post photos when they've been printed and are available.
We'll be publishing another chap within the coming week or two: Map Wrapping Paper Cradle Dangler by recent Kent State University grad Kara Johnston. Her delightful poems interweave themes of ocean, sunlight, wings, and love in a quietly sensual way.
Time and the gods permitting, NightBallet plans the publication of at least one additional chap after Johnston's, and perhaps even two, during the month of April, so stay tuned for further news!
NightBallet strongly urges you to write poems, read poems, attend poetry readings, submit your poems to journals, support your local poets by buying their chaps, versify, rhymify, rappify, shout it from the rooftops, howl during this National Month of Poetry.
Thank you for your past and continued encouragement and support. NightBallet Press is proud to present the musicality of language and originality of expression, and could not do so without the many wonderful Voices of all you poets who make up my world. I love poetry, and I love you.
For more information on National Poetry Month, please visit Poets.org.


There would be far more literature about cannabis' efficacy if the feds didn't impede studies.
Though Volkow appeared Friday before the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform ostensibly to speak about her recent review in the New England Journal of Medicine (a paper I previously critiqued for AlterNet here), she spent a significant portion of her time defending her agency's virtual stranglehold on investigators' ability to engage in cannabis-specific clinical research.
Further, in order for clinical investigators to access NIDA's limited pot supply, researchers must first obtain permission from multiple agencies, including the US Food and Drug Administration, the US Public Health Service (a division of the Department of Health and Human Services), NIDA, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Yet federal approval of all of these multiple agencies is not a necessary requirement for researchers seeking to clinically investigate any substance besides cannabis.
Rep. Connolly: "Human studies of schedule I drugs have to be approved by the FDA. Is that not correct?
Rep. Connolly: "But (in) studies involving marijuana, additional approval also has to be sought from NIDA and HHS. Is that not correct?
Notably, even NIDA's director appeared to concede this latter fact at the close of Friday's hearing.
So, now that Congress is aware of the problem, the bigger question remains: What, if anything, are they going to do about it?
Thanks for this article Freepsters; it shows the prohibition mentality that is part of Dumb and Getting Dumber.


Staying safe online is essential in the modern world where new technologies, social networking and instant media are available to many young people.
The issue of E-safety is addressed through assemblies, posters, outside speakers and focus events such as national Safer Internet Day. Furthermore, during KS3, all students study eSafety during their Computing lessons such as the Social Network Scheme of Learning done in Year 7. We also advise students, parents, and carers to read more about E-Safety and government advice at www.thinkuknow.co.uk (this site is tailored for all ages from 5 upwards) and/or from the NSPCC's Net Aware site.
For more information you can download our E-Safety Policy on our Statutory Information page.
You can also have a look at this booklet from Hull Safeguarding Children Board.
NSPCC Net-Aware has created a guide for parents whose children use social media. It includes practical tips about how to use safety and privacy features on apps and networks, as well as conversation ideas to help your family begin talking about online safety.
You can also use the following link to access the NSPCC Share-Aware site.
If you have any questions about your child's online safety or concerns about a social network, expert advisors are here to help.
Call 0808 800 5002 on Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, weekends 10am-6pm and bank holidays 10am-4pm.
Childen love playing Minecraft. It encourages creativity and helps to build team skills. However, it's not without its risks.
Immerse yourself in their world with our infographic and guide, developed by the O2 and NSPCC team.
ChildLine has launched a series of self-help videos, that are great to share with older children. New videos uploaded every Wednesday tackle a whole range of issues, from trolling and online bullying to setting realistic goals.


SWSM meets Wednesday nights at Trinity Christian School from 7:00p - 8:15p. A team of staff provides the teaching, and a great team of screened volunteers provide the leadership. If you're a student, grades 6 - 12, we invite you to join us for our dynamic youth ministry.


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Q: Ionic: Send Push Notifications via firebase from device to device : Sending doesn't work from iOS Sending push notifications from device to device works fine with this code, but only on Android and from a browser.
For some reason this does not work on iOS, no matter if I use the postData object or the stringified payload. Any ideas why?
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Höfner CS Verythin Limited Edition
Slim pickings... literally
By Jonathan Horsley 2014-12-22T12:26:00.355Z
Yes, it loses points for some untidy binding and a scratchy jack, but with some TLC, this Verythin could be a retro crowd-pleaser.
Hot-rodded 50s tones and looks. Snappy cleans. Bigsby vibrato.
Loses its tuning a little when played hard.
If the Höfner Verythin Limited Edition takes its colour from 70s bathroom suites, its soul is inspired by vintage rock 'n' roll, and its slimline body a chiropractic consideration to the guitar player's backbone.
"With two high-output nickel humbuckers, the Verythin sounds as if it has been hot-rodded at source"
Yes, the Verythin has a huge surface area, but it's light, ergonomically obliging, and makes a serious play for the black-and-white-checked rockabilly pound beside the pomade in every 50s rock 'n' roller's pocket.
Acoustically, the Verythin pushes a bright but modest tone through two f-shaped soundholes, but there's nothing modest when you plug it in. With two high-output nickel humbuckers, the Verythin sounds as if it has been hot-rodded at source.
The character of the tone is pure 50s rock 'n' roll, but this guitar also has a surprising appetite for high-gain situations, offering a brighter voice than its solid-bodied counterparts, and would do well with those who covet an approximation of Billy Duffy of The Cult's tone.
Rolling the gain back to where the amp just breaks up finds the Verythin's sweet spot, gnarly in the bridge position, and punchy and jangly in the neck. The cleans have plenty of snap, too.
Even if the tuning can be a little ropey when thrashed hard, don't let anyone tell you a Bigsby Licensed vibrato isn't a welcome addition to a hollowbody such as this.
Summer NAMM 2019: Gibson reveals collaborations with boutique guitar builders as it launches Authorized Partnership Program