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Black Friday drew in the shoppers, but at what cost to margins?
This year's Black Friday event was bigger than ever with initial data showing transaction numbers and sales both up.
Black Friday was a multi-day event for most retailers that participated, spanning over the whole weekend – and beyond in certain cases. It was also notable this year that discounting was, in many cases, more like a blanket sale than a one-day spectacular. Retailers like Debenhams and House of Fraser offered between 20 and 40% off many lines, including major and highly desirable brands. With less emphasis on 'when it's gone, it's gone' promotions, shopper footfall was spread over a number of days and we did not see the heavy concentration of crowds and queuing experienced a few years ago.
While high streets and shopping centres were busy, we did see a further migration of Black Friday towards online. For retailers, online events are easier to plan and manage, help avoid any in-store disruption and security issues caused by crowds.
The scale of the Sale at many retailers this year highlights that weak October trading has shaken many retailers' nerves. In many cases we suggest Black Friday was pre-Christmas discounting by a different name and while there is no doubt that Black Friday stimulated sales growth, as ever, the question is how much erosion has been caused to gross margins and whether we should expect retail casualties in the New Year. Sadly the signs are not encouraging.


If we had to single out just one excursion on our hotel barge tours as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, it would have to be the visit to the renowned Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils in Beaune, the pearl at the centre of our cruise aboard hotel barge L'Impressionniste in Burgundy.
Halfway through your week-long cruise aboard L'Impressioniste – our elegant, spacious hotel barge that began life as a Dutch cargo vessel – you will be taken from the canalside on a journey of discovery through the famous Burgundian vineyards.
Bouchard Père et Fils is a wine domaine with a rich history. It was founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, making it one of the oldest wine estates in Burgundy, spanning three centuries and nine generations. The family purchased vineyards in Volnay in 1775, which were added to during the French Revolution with holdings in Beaune, including the Beaune Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus.
Bouchard now own the most extensive vineyards in the Côte d'Or. Their total holdings amount to 130 hectares, including 74 hectares of premier crus and 12 hectares of grand crus vines.
You will get the opportunity to learn more about the fine wines produced by Bouchard Père & Fils on a visit to the Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus. From there you will travel to picturesque Beaune, the charming cobbled town which is the wine capital of Burgundy. The tour of the Bouchard Père & Fils winery is a real education, enabling you to absorb the knowledge of passionate vintners for whom wine is a way of life, tour the extensive cellars and, of course, enjoy a private tasting of some delicious vintages.
Soaking up all of that information – and the wine! – is likely to work up your appetite and this European Waterways tour gives you the unique opportunity to dine in the orangery of the fifteenth-century Château de Beaune.
The château, a former royal fortress built by King Louis XI, was purchased by Bouchard Père & Fils in 1820. Its cellars, some of which are up to 10 metres deep, provide the optimum conditions for storing fine wines. The domaine's collection includes bottles dating back to the 19th century.
The gastronomic lunch in this beautiful Burgundian châteaux is the ultimate reward for any oenophile who appreciates the history and significance of Bouchard Père & Fils in this quintessential wine-growing region of France.


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A Feminist Pro-Kremlin Lawmaker Who Supports LGBT Rights
Oksana Pushkina tells The Moscow Times her views aren't oppositional — they're just common sense.
By Felix Light
A member of the ruling, pro-Kremlin United Russia party, State Duma deputy Oksana Pushkina "enjoys an unusual degree of independence," political scientist Yekaterina Schulmann says. Oksana Pushkina's personal archive
When Oksana Pushkina was named one of the BBC's women of the year on Nov. 23, it raised eyebrows among her fellow deputies in Russia's State Duma.
"Some of my colleagues told me that it's clear now — I'm obviously a foreign agent," she joked in an interview with the internet television channel Dozhd.
Appearing on Dozhd — an independent channel with an opposition-minded audience — was fitting for Pushkina. A self-described feminist with pro-LGBT and pro-choice views, the charismatic former television host is by far the most prominent liberal in Russia's parliament.
She is also a firm supporter of President Vladimir Putin and an elected representative of his United Russia party. With Russia's turn to social conservatism deepening and its parliament increasingly stripped of power, that makes her one of the most distinctive voices in Russian politics today.
"Oksana is in many ways unique," said Yekaterina Schulmann, a political scientist who studies the Russian legislature.
"She enjoys an unusual degree of independence."
This year alone Pushkina — who remains loyal to the Kremlin on the big questions of foreign and domestic policy — has warned against the "Polish path" of abortion restrictions, signalled openness to same sex marriage and suggested that stay-at-home parents should be paid by the state.
Yet despite her contrarian views, Pushkina denies being anything other than a true supporter of the Russian government.
"Even though it seems like it, I'm not part of the opposition and my views are not at all oppositional. They are just common sense," she told The Moscow Times.
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For Pushkina, born in 1963 in the city of Petrozavodsk near the Finnish border, liberal politics are a natural product of her background.
Graduating from Leningrad State University's journalism faculty in 1985, Pushkina embarked on a television career just as Mikhail Gorbachev's breakneck liberalization of the Soviet Union was unfolding.
The anarchic, freewheeling spirit of Perestroika was formative to her politics.
"Since then I've always valued pluralism and had a respect for differing opinions," she said.
Likewise, Pushkina's feminism — which in 2018 made her the only Duma deputy to denounce vice-speaker Leonid Slutsky after he was accused of sexually harassing journalists — is rooted in her own experience of late Soviet television.
"It was all very simple," she told television presenter Tina Kandelaki in December. "You would come to the office and the director would tell you that if you sleep with him you'll get onto the staff."
Most influential, however, were four years spent working in San Francisco in the mid-1990s. Against the backdrop of America's then-nascent religious right gaining influence and popularity — and with its radical fringes resorting to violence — Pushkina developed a lasting distaste for politics mixed with religion.
"I saw in the 1990s how American radicals would blow up clinics and murder doctors who performed abortions. At the time, Russia was in an appalling economic crisis, but I couldn't even imagine such things happening here."
Today, with Russia's own religious right on the rise and advocating restrictions on homosexuality and abortion, Pushkina described a feeling of "deja vu."
"All the worst things I saw in America I see in Russia now."
This year, having been targeted in the courts by Orthodox fundamentalist groups for her support of a bill to re-criminalize domestic violence, Pushkina suggested that draconian new laws criminalizing "foreign agents" in Russia — which she supported in the Duma — be deployed against the pro-Kremlin conservatives she accuses of receiving support from America's Christian right.
"I am for preserving and strengthening the current political system," she said.
"I see the real threat to the state coming from radical conservative groups."
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Returning home in 1998, Pushkina landed a show on NTV, then Russia's most popular television channel, known for its hard-hitting reporting.
"Oksana Pushkina's Feminine View," the program she hosted from 1999 to 2013, was a Russian take on western talk show formats.
It was, however, in its own way radical. Focusing on ordinary women and children mistreated by abusive or absent relatives and spouses, Pushkina cast light on the systemic disadvantages suffered by women in Russian society.
"I grew up on her shows," said Alyona Popova, a feminist activist who has worked with Pushkina on anti-domestic violence legislation.
"Her interviews always had a very clear feminist message, focusing on issues that affected women."
With the rise to power of Vladimir Putin, NTV was forcibly taken over by Gazprom. With it came a pro-Kremlin shift in the station's editorial line.
However, Pushkina's female-oriented shows were left largely untouched.
Even so, as one of Russia's most prominent television hosts in an increasingly government-controlled broadcasting sphere, Pushkina — a self-described "team player" — occasionally found her coverage overlapping with Kremlin political priorities.
In 2004, ahead of a Ukrainian presidential election that would grow into the Orange Revolution, Pushkina's program, widely watched by Russian-speaking Ukrainians, featured a flattering profile of pro-Moscow candidate Viktor Yanukovych, who was portrayed as a loving family man.
In 2011, Ramzan Kadyrov, the pro-Kremlin leader of Chechnya who has since been accused of overseeing violent purges of gay men in the autonomous republic, received similar treatment on Pushkina's program.
Move into politics
For Pushkina, who left NTV in 2013 to serve as Moscow Region Commissioner for Children's Rights, a move into politics made sense.
Russian political parties, often widely unpopular among the electorate, regularly recruit celebrity candidates to burnish their images, especially in the single-member constituencies from which half the Duma's members are elected. With famous cosmonauts, musicians and war heroes among her colleagues, Pushkina was among friends in parliament.
But in other ways Pushkina, who in 2016 was elected Duma deputy for the 122nd district, a constituency west of Moscow taking in the elite Rublyovka suburb where Vladimir Putin has his official residence, is unique within the Duma. Russia's parliament is often seen as a political irrelevance, populated by deputies for whom loyalty to the Kremlin trumps political conviction.
"Most deputies have at least some obscure issues they're interested in," said Schulmann, the political scientist. "It might be some niche cause, or procuring favors for one business interest or other."
"Oksana is different. She has a clear political position that resonates with at least part of society, and has the publicity skills to communicate that position."
For Pushkina herself, the decision to go into politics was driven by the issues of family law, children's rights and domestic violence that had characterised her television career.
"I came to the conclusion that many of the problems in the fields of maternity and children's law are ultimately systemic, rooted in the failings of existing laws," she said.
United Russia
Likewise, Pushkina's decision to run for the broadly right-wing United Russia party was motivated by pragmatism, rather than conviction.
"I didn't consider running for any other party because only United Russia made me an offer," she said.
As part of United Russia's Duma supermajority, Pushkina has enjoyed rapid advancement, becoming vice chair of the committee for families, women and children's issues, a position that offers a pulpit for her views.
"Speaking as part of the Duma majority certainly gives more visibility to her stance," said Schulmann.
Pragmatism aside, Pushkina's association with United Russia is understable. Despite her deviation from the party line, she remains supportive of the Russian government and aims to achieve her goals through it.
"I might seem like an opposition figure, but in reality I have always been, and remain, part of the political system," she said.
Mixed results
In some ways, Pushkina's career is an acid test for Russia's authoritarian political system: whether or not a high-profile, independent-minded lawmaker can successfully use the country's institutions to advance their agenda while still remaining loyal to the government.
So far, her results have been mixed. Of the seven bills Pushkina has introduced since 2016, only two have made it into law.
Pushkina herself is clear-eyed about the prospects that her flagship bill re-criminalizing domestic violence will make it to the president's desk.
"Today, conservatism is dominant in Russian politics and the majority of Duma deputies are of a puritanical persuasion," she said.
"The current balance of power in parliament means I can't count on easy passage."
For some, however, focusing purely on legislation misses the point.
"Oksana is someone who can use her platform to make sure her liberal views are represented within the gloomy and rigid but fragile system," said Konstantin Dobrynin, a former senator and lawyer who has represented Pushkina in her legal battles against far-right Orthodox groups.
In this sense, she is succeeding. According to one index of Russian deputies' effectiveness, Pushkina is consistently among the most media-friendly lawmakers, being ranked as Russia's eleventh most prominent deputy in July 2020.
Even so, with Russian public opinion heavily conservative on issues of gender and sexuality and the political establishment mostly unreceptive, Pushkina's future trajectory is unclear.
"Oksana is much more optimistic about achieving change from within the system than I am," said Alyona Popova, the feminist activist and domestic violence campaigner.
"Maybe if we had 30 more like her in the Duma, things would be different. But we don't."
Felix Light
f.light@themoscowtimes.com @felix_light
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6 UNIQUE FERRY TRIPS TO TAKE IN THE UK
Did you know that around 4,400 islands make up the British Isles, although only around 210 are inhabited. UK ferry journeys can offer a fresh perspective on the coastline. To add a voyage to your overland journey, find inspiration with this collection of six of the country's most unique crossings.
Scrabster to Stromness, Orkney
The wonderfully named Scrabster, on Scotland's North coast, is a jumping off point for a short-ish (90 minute) hop to the Orkney archipelago. It takes passengers past the Old Man of Hoy, a famed 137m high sea stack off the coast. The archaeological wonders on Stromness (below) are something else.
Glenelg to Kylerhea, Skye
The original crossing point between Skye (pictured below) and the mainland, a small ferry crosses this narrow channel in season. It's an unusual turntable design, so the ferry pulls up alongside the slipway and the crew turn the deck to embark cars and passengers. Sure, you can drive over the bridge to get to Skye these days, but if you do you'll miss the sea eagles, otters and seals that frequent the waters. Grab a coffee at the Shore Station café to stop and enjoy the view.
Kingswear to Dartmouth
Crossing the water saves drivers a lengthy detour round the river Dart and gives a lovely view of the picturesque harbour town, including the castle and Royal Naval College; keep eyes peeled for helicopters as well as wildlife. Two boats make the crossing, straightforwardly named Lower Ferry or Higher Ferry.
Lymington to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
The shortest route across the Solent, this 40-minute journey spirits you from the New Forest to the tranquil Isle of Wight, passing Hurst Castle on the way. On the other side of the water you'll see its counterpart, Yarmouth Castle, which was built by Henry VIII as a gun platform to defend the waterway.
Feock to Philleigh, Cornwall
Another time and mile saver, this crossing saves drivers the 27-mile alternative route round the Truro River. The King Harry Ferry (pictured below) has been transporting passengers to the Roseland peninsula since 1888, and today's incarnation offers calming views through the glass side, and a view onto the chains guiding the boat across the water. Find out more about the route at Fal River Ferries.
Penzance to St Mary's, Isles of Scilly
Affectionately known as the Vomit Comet, thanks to the rough ride it can offer in high seas, the Scillonian III takes passengers on a nearly three-hour journey to the UK's southernmost islands. Hope that the weather is fine so that you can enjoy the beautiful views of Cornwall's coast as it glides past. Explore timetables for your next adventure with Isles of Scilly Travel.
Inspired to take a road trip, boat trip or best-of-both-worlds trip? When travelling across the UK to actual ports or simply metaphorical ports of call, don't forget to check that The Extra Mile is in your glovebox (with the Venue Finder on home-screen speed-dial) to ensure your journey eats are as memorable as the trip itself. Get your copy here.
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FAVOURITE UK WATERFALLS
As a rainy, lumpy country, there is no shortage of waterfalls in the UK. After a hot, dry summer where most dwindled to trickles, one benefit of the seasonal turn to drizzle is that the waterfalls are back in full display. Waterfalls also emit negative ions which are said to be good for your health, helping with mood, sleep, metabolism and our immune systems. For a truly restorative stop, work one of these into your journey.
Waterfall Country: The Brecon Beacons National Park
Though famous and increasingly popular, it would be churlish not to mention the Brecon Beacon's famous waterfalls at the southwestern corner of the national park. The Four Falls Trail is a well-trodden route taking in several of the area's finest. Wales's answer to the rain forest, the area is as magical as it is fragile, so do make sure you stick to the paths and take litter home (which we hope would be a no brainer). Visit Waterfalls Country on the National Park website – the lovely falls pictured below are in Neath.
Grey Mare's Tail, Dumfries
Watch the water tumble 60m from Loch Skeen into the Moffat Valley. Consider a ranger-guided walk to learn more about the fossils, rare upland plants, ring ouzels and vendace found here. The drive from the M74 to the reserve along the A708 is said to be one of Scotland's most scenic as well. Find out more with the National Trust for Scotland.
Thornton Force, Yorkshire
A popular cascade on Yorkshire's waterfall circuit, the water here falls over the edge of a limestone cliff to dramatic effect. It's one of several falls on the Ingleton Waterfalls walk (so named for the nearest town) and is the most popular. If you want it to yourself, try timing your visit for a weekday. The Dales are home to more than 50 waterfalls, so if you'd rather find a lesser known one, try one on this list. Uncover the area courtesy of the My Yorkshire Dales website.
Aber Falls, Snowdonia
Just a short distance from the A55, Aber Falls (pictured above) is an impressive introduction to the Snowdonia National Park. It's at the foothills of the Carneddau where the Afon Goch (Red River) descends into the Menai Straits. The 4.5km path is accessible to all and has picnic areas and open spaces for running off some steam. Explore Aber Falls online before planning your trip. Image (c) Snowdonia.gov.wales.
Hellgill Force, Cumbria
Although Aira Force is arguably Cumbria's most famous (and there ought to be a lot of waterfalls in England's watery lake district), Hellgill Force is an impressive slot-canyon fall at the start of the River Eden under the Crinkle Crags fell. It's easy to reach from the B6259 and there's a small parking area available at Aisgill Moor Cottages. Find out more about Aira and its neighbouring falls here at Visit Cumbria.
North Glen Sannox, Arran
Beautifully clear waters slip over the granite stone here in a pretty series of waterfalls (pictured below). If your trip is taking you out to the islands of Scotland's west coast, make this one of your stops. And if the islands aren't on your itinerary, consider adding Arran, which at a 55-minute ferry ride from Ardrossan, is one of Scotland's most accessible. Explore North Glen Sannox's pools and falls.
Water-break-its-neck, Powys
So memorably named we had to include this one in mid-Wales! At Water-break-its-neck, hills and rivers combine to create a selection of tall falls. It's easy to reach through a forested path and is suitable for little legs as it's only a kilometre there and back from the car park. Explore Water-break-its-neck (pictured below) and surrounds on this Country File recommended walk.
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Father: Cecil Hambly Hansford (February 3, 1899-January 2, 1964).
Gordon Hansford went to school in Wolfville, graduating from grade 11 in 1940. When World War II broke out, he joined the army and served as a drummer in the Pipe Band at Aldershot Camp. He then transferred to the Ordnance Corps, to get overseas, and took an electrical engineering course.
He went overseas in January, 1943, from Hoboken, New Jersey, on the Empress of Scotland. He sailed from Scotland in June of 1943 and went to Algeria, North Africa. He then went on to Sicily, Italy, through France to Belgium, Holland, and as far as Oldenburg, Germany. Halfway to Italy, he was transferred to the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. He served with the First Canadian Infantry Division and First Armoured Brigade, coming home in January, 1946, with a collapsed lung and an enlarged heart.
On the advice of his father, he went back to school, getting a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, and Master of Arts in economics from Acadia University in Wolfville. He went into teaching in 1953 at Central King's Rural High School, then moved on to Halifax County Vocational High School, and Kingstec (later a Community College) at Kentville, retiring in 1983. While teaching in Halifax, he joined the First Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, attaining the rank of Major.
He married Helen Gale Thomas (b. February 7, 1935) on July 25, 1968. He had quite a few hobbies and interests--painting, wood carving, singing in a gospel choir, playing the bagpipes, and playing the old-time fiddle. He designed coats-of-arms for King's County, Kingstec Community College, town of Wolfville, King's Historical Society, the Hansfords, and for several other organizations.
Gordon and Helen were actively involved in the United Church and were instrumental in raising funds for a new hospital in Kentville. He had an active role in the Kentville Historical Society.


CriticalDance Forum • View topic - Motionhouse "Volatile"
On Tuesday 25 March, as part of Richmond's Leap into Dance Festival, award-winning Motionhouse celebrates 15 dynamic years with the London premiere of Volatile, the company's latest work at Hampton Community College, Hampton.
Volatile, a stunning piece of high-octane, urban dance theatre - performed on a 20ft wide, 12ft high tubular steel frame by five breathtaking dancers performing at breakneck speed - is guaranteed to have audiences hanging onto the edge of their seats.
Devised and created by Artistic Director Kevin Finnan, Volatile features awe inspiring choreography, an incredible tubular steel frame and music that moves from the modern, ambient sounds of Zoviet France and Papa M to the emotional lyricism of Frank Sinatra. In Volatile the dancers take slices of life and the normality of daily events and, with astounding physicality, completely turn them on their head. Exploring the use of space and dimension, Volatile is the everyday in turmoil.
Over the last 15 years Motionhouse has earned a strong reputation for the explosive physicality of its work. For Volatile, however, the dancers have undergone rigorous training in aerial techniques under the tutelage of international aerialist Lindsey Butcher, whose work includes performing in The Millennium Dome. To supplement this, and pushing Social Darwinism to its extreme, the five dancers have also trained specifically in aerobic fitness and upper body strength development.
Motionhouse was established in 1988 by Kevin Finnan and Louise Richards. The company has since established a reputation for innovative collaboration with other artists, conceptual boldness, artistic rigour and the high calibre of its performance and education work.Volatile is commissioned by the Corn Exchange, South Hill Park, Bracknell and Swindon Dance with funds from Southern and South East Arts.


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Recovering data from a bricked or damaged iOS device is not as easy as recovering data from an Android device. Due to the strict iOS nature, you just cannot plug in your iOS device to your computer and extract data out of it. And recovering data from iTunes is never easy. There are a lot of iPhone data recovery softwares available that claim to recover each and every bit of data from your bricked iOS device. But not all of them work the same way as they describe. I have personally used quite a few data recovery programs to recover data from my iPad but none has met my expectations. Each one of them misses something that I need. Few days ago, I was searching for some light weight and good recovery software for my iPad. There, I stumbled upon iSkysoft iPhone Data Recovery program. The things outlined by them were exactly the ones I was looking for. But then, I was not sure if it would be able to recover all of the data from device. After looking at the number of downloads (in millions) and the support for the type of recovery files, I finally decided to give it a go. The first thing that I liked about the software while installing it is how light it is. There is no extra service attached to it that runs behind the scene, eating up system resources. I am a very conscious person regarding this and I always check what other services a software has installed.
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On Monday, I represented the frontbench on a debate on Fireworks. I know many of you wrote in regarding this and raising various issues including how animals are affected by fireworks.
I raised these with the Minister and pushed him on bringing about a public awareness campaign so that we can plan ahead of firework displays and give those with pets enough time to reduce the disturbances.
On Tuesday, I questioned the Government about their views on the 'Keep Me Posted' campaign calling for more choice over how customers receive their statements and bills.
Due to digitalization, many people are finding they are being penalized for requesting paper bills. I will continue to press the Government on these issues in the weeks ahead.
I declared my support for The Royal British Legion and Poppyscotland's 'Count Them In' campaign, which calls for the Armed Forces community to be included as a topic in the next Census.
I met with representatives of The Royal British Legion and David, a veteran, to discuss the campaign in Parliament on Tuesday 30 January.
I was delighted that the CWU, the union representing postal workers, and the Royal Mail Group have come to an agreement over pay, pensions and working conditions.


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W&L Politics Professor Evaluates Gubernatorial Election Results (Audio)
As he examined results from Tuesday's gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey, Mark Rush, the Waxburg Professor of Politics and Law at Washington and Lee University, concluded that both represented a lot of sound and fury signifying nothing, "or at least very little."
In the audio clip above, Rush discusses the elections and what the results mean for the future of the Republican and Democratic parties nationally.
"Virginia and New Jersey were two completely independent events that the pundits will do their best to connect," said Rush. "If it's not comparing apples and oranges, maybe it's comparing apples and cantaloupes."
The margin of Republican candidate Ken Cuccinelli's loss in Virginia, which was smaller than the polls had predicted, may lead some to make erroneous conclusions, Rush said.
"Pundits are going to say that it shows the Tea Party wasn't beaten down to a quick death," Rush said. "But if you look at the state, while we tend to be regarded in Virginia as conservative, we're not really. Both of our U.S. senators are Democrats, we know have a Democratic governor, and it's true that the state legislature is largely Republican. We're kind of divided. It isn't clear what Virginia's political psyche is."
In terms of signals that the two gubernatorial results send to the 2016 presidential campaign, Rush said that one thing it does show is that the civil war within the Republican party is not over.
"Nationally, the different regional parts of the party are so diverse and so disparate that it's going to be very difficult, absent some Ronald Reagan figure, to pull the party back together," he said.
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Charnwood College defeat IBA Copleston Sixth Form, 63-30 in the WEABL Semi-Finals on Wednesday.
It was the North #1 vs South Number #2 in a clash of the first Final Four game at Charnwood. The atmosphere was electric with both teams having there own student section of supports and a high level contest with a lot of talent on the floor for both teams.
The game tipped off with a high intensity first quarter which saw Charnwood take a small 13-10 lead. Charnwood would have 6 different scorers and Copleston supported by good shooting from Cameron Taylor-Willis. The second was more of the same, with both teams going back and forth and some timely scores by Willis and Bellis kept the pressure on Charnwood. Some good shooting from Kershaw and 10 points from Winterburn then saw Charnwood go into the half time with a 7 point lead.
However, the second half was a different affair, as some good shooting again from Kelshaw and Winterburn saw Charnwood increase the gap whilst Wright, Threlfall and Dawson made some impressive scores. Copleston struggled to score in the second which increased the pressure on the team from the south, however, they kept battling till the end. Unfortunately a 34-8 second half led to the South #2 being knocked out of this year Final Four.
"The win today is down to excellent preparation, great support from our programme and each of our commitments to get better over our two years. Ipswich gave us a game, but now it's time to finish what we started last year and win Championship in Essex," said Charnwood's Holly Winterburn.
For Charnwood, this is now there 4th consecutive return to the WEABL Finals, where they will face CoLA on April 3 in a repeat of the 2016-2017 Finals.


The time for preparation has come.
Into the stillness of the stars and reach for balance.
Stuff to take care of.
From endless doings, and busy-ness.
But it is a rest.
A time to reflect on how I got here.
How will I grow to be that person?
Will She guide me, in her tender Flame?
Will He guide me, with his burning Eye?


It was only a couple of months ago that I said a fond farewell to Microsoft Encarta, and today I do the same for CompuServe. After more than thirty years, the CompuServe Information Service (CIS) was shut down by its parent, America OnLine (AOL), on July 1.
My family had CompuServe back in the early 1990s, initially on an MS-DOS machine and later on Windows. It was rudimentary by modern standards, but at the time it was pretty awesome (and it had already been around quite a while before my family joined up). CompuServe generally attracted a more knowledgeable crowd than AOL or Prodigy—it was less flashy, but seemed more powerful and professional than its ad-laden brethren. I remember how cool it was to be able to bring up weather maps on-demand, send emails, etc., even if those things took forever on our super-fast 9600 baud modem, and even if we were charged by the hour for them.
Of course, times changed. By 1996 the Internet was starting to take off, and proprietary networks like CompuServe struggled to stay relevant. Soon, CompuServe, AOL, and Prodigy were all offering access to the Internet in addition to their proprietary networks. Within a few years, techies had switched to cheaper Internet-only plans with services like Earthlink and Mindspring, while non-techies had largely gathered at AOL.
Prodigy shut down its proprietary network and became an Internet-only service in 1999 before being bought-out by SBC, which later became AT&T. CompuServe was bought by WorldCom in 1998, which immediately re-sold its CIS system and customers to younger competitor AOL (while retaining CompuServe's network services division). Hemorrhaging members, CIS—against all odds—still operated until last week under the AOL umbrella separately of AOL's own proprietary system.


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There are few natural disasters quite as terrifying as a tornado. Unfortunately, they are a common occurrence in America, causing huge amounts of property destruction along with human deaths and injuries. The latest incident happened recently in Louisiana and affected other neighboring states as well.
On February 23rd, multiple tornadoes hit the state; it was estimated that at least seven separate tornados were involved. Homes were destroyed, and others lost power due to downed lines. Some of the worst damage occurred at the Sugar Hill RV Park, where two people were killed by the destruction and an additional seven were severely injured.
Those in the RV Park who survived described a horrifying experience when the tornado rolled in. People were tossed against the walls in their homes. Protecting children who were the most vulnerable were everyone's concern. In total, 150 homes were destroyed in the disaster. Officials are still searching the rubble to find survivors that might still be trapped.
Unfortunately, these tornadoes were not isolated to only Louisiana. Nine homes were destroyed in Mississippi as well, and a tornado was reported in Florida causing injuries and damage to property. Georgia, Florida, and Arkansas are also expected to experience extreme weather conditions.
Responding swiftly, the Governors of Louisiana and Mississippi declared a state of emergency. Fortunately, their warnings and actions helped move citizens away from some of the most dangerous areas, averting another deadly incident. With the worst over, healing and rebuilding will be the focus of these states in the coming months.


Because of its pervasiveness in a house, flooring sets the tone for rooms more than any other single element. Depending on how much a room is used, the flooring in it can also contribute significantly to the room's comfort.
The types of flooring break down into four main categories: wood, tile (stone and ceramic), resilient (vinyl and laminate), and carpeting.
Wood. A perennial favorite, wood is warm in appearance and underfoot, goes with any home style or décor, and can be used in any room in the house, even kitchens and baths. Though it is durable and fairly easy to maintain, you may want to think twice before using it in entryways (unless you plan on covering it with rugs) or other high-trafficked areas, especially if you have kids and pets.
Wood comes in solid and engineered forms. Solid-wood flooring such as oak and maple is the more expensive. One of solid wood's great benefits is that it can be refinished multiple times and, if well maintained, can last the life of the home. Engineered-wood flooring consists of a layer of hardwood pressed onto a plywood base. In every way it mimics the look of hardwood flooring but can only be sanded once.
Though not a wood at all (it's actually a grass), bamboo flooring has gained great popularity in recent years due to its durability, sustainability, and affordability. Naturally accepting of water—in fact, no wood cleaning products should be used on it—it is perfect for kitchens and baths. However, it cannot be sanded.
Tile & stone. Tile—both ceramic and stone—is a popular flooring choice, particularly for areas that require easy cleanup. Ceramic tile comes in the familiar glazed form, though it is best to choose a textured tile rather than a smooth one for flooring as tile flooring can be extremely slippery when wet. Ceramic tile also comes in porcelain, quarry, and terra-cotta types. If ceramic tile appeals to you, the kind you choose will most likely be based on stylistic concerns. Keep in mind that, as attractive as tile is, it is unforgiving if a fragile object is dropped on it. By the same token, if a heavy object is dropped on the flooring, the tile can chip, crack, or break.
Stone tile such as marble, travertine, granite, and the like lend a stately elegance to any room. They are, however, quite slippery when wet so you may want to consider a tumbled or rough version instead. Though not as elegant, these still make a unique design statement as no two tiles are alike. For the look of natural stone without the slipperiness, you may want to look into mosaic tiles.
Resilient. Popular for their affordability, durability, and ease of maintenance, resilient floorings, including vinyl and laminate, are attractive and practical alternatives to natural flooring products. The range and variety of colors and patterns on the market is staggering and includes a number of faux treatments. This flooring can mimic wood, tile, stone, and even brick but is much less expensive to install and maintain.
Vinyl sheet flooring is particularly effective at repelling water because it is a continuous sheet. Laminate and vinyl tiles also are adept at shedding water, though they are more prone to curling and other damage. This flooring is a particularly good choice for a cook's kitchen because it is much more forgiving on the legs than tile and even wood.
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Quilicura ( ; [kiliˈkuɾa]) is a commune of Chile located in capital Santiago. Founded in 1901, it is a satellite city on what was originally the outskirts of the city of Santiago, but as urban sprawl has set in it is now quickly urbanizing from what was recently prime agricultural land.
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Quilicura is home to many industries and its residents are mostly middle class families since the recent urbanization. The commune has a high HDI in comparison with great part of the communes of the country.
The origin of the name Quilicura is from the Mapuche language Mapudungun and comes from the words kila meaning three and kura meaning stone. The "Three Stones" are three hills which separate the area and formed the border with Renca.
Quilicura is located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, at the northwestern edge of Chile's capital Santiago. It borders Renca to the south (naturally separated by Renca Hill), Pudahuel to the west, Huechuraba and Conchalí to the east, and Lampa and Colina to the north.
According to the 2002 census, Quilicura spans an area of 57.5 km2 (22 sq mi) and has 126,518 inhabitants (62,421 men and 64,097 women). Of these, 125,999 (99.6%) lived in urban areas and 519 (0.4%) in rural areas. The population grew by 207.7% (85,397 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses. According to the 2012 census preliminary data Quilicura is now home to 203,946 residents.
In 2005 the regional quality of life index was rated at a medium level of 72.53 or 34 out of 52. In 2003 Quilicura's Human Development Index was recorded as 0.782 or 19 out of 341.
In 2011 the average annual household per capita income was rated at US$9,302 (PPP). The population below the poverty line was 9.9% in 2011.
The ethnic breakdown of the population was 96% white and mestizo (121,815), 3.4% Mapuche (4,346), >1% Aimara (47), >1% Atacameño (40), >1% Quechua (29), >1% Rapanui (25), >1% Alacalufe (10), >1% Yámana (10), >1% Colla (4), as of the 2002 census.
Quilicura is located about 12 km from Santiago's international airport and is served by the Américo Vespucio Norte Highway as well as the Pan-American Highway. Transantiago public buses connect Quilicura to the centre of Santiago these run frequently in each direction. A subway line connecting the commune with the rest of Santiago's subway network is expected to be completed by 2017-2018. The current metro station that is closest to Quilicura is Vespucio Norte which is on the Yellow line, it can be reached via the 425 bus from Quilicura.
As a commune, Quilicura is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by a mayor who is directly-elected every four years. The 2012-2016 mayor is Juan Carrasco Contreras (Ind.). The communal council has the following members:
Mario Alvear Gilberto (RN)
María Indo Romo (PDC)
Claudia Donoso Plaza (UDI)
Jorge Godoy Soto (PRO)
Víctor Arias González (PC)
Jaime Aceitón Vásquez (PRO)
Dino Belmar Dinamarca (PPD)
Alvaro Guajardo Figueroa (PDC)
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Quilicura is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Patricio Melero (UDI) and Gabriel Silber (PDC) as part of the 16th electoral district, (together with Colina, Lampa, Tiltil and Pudahuel). The commune is represented in the Senate by Guido Girardi (PPD) and Jovino Novoa (UDI) as part of the 7th senatorial constituency (Santiago-West).
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沙巴体育赌场下载高中高考The man, originally from New Delhi, gave himself a Chinese name called Wang Wei, same as one of the most famous poets in Tang Dynasty (618-907)
举行减压"It was true during the first 30 years of China's opening-up while China was attracting foreign investment, pollution was an issue," he said吹乒"We hope the Congolese enterprises and Chinese enterprises will form a sound cooperation partnership," she said
乓球"We are glad that the council today meets with the Chinese entrepreneurs to discuss with Congolese counterparts on investment and business partnership," he said, "Congo is the third leg but the most important destination of the visit比赛In his speech at the conference, Lyu Xinhua, president of the council, said that the Chinese Council for the Promotion of the South-South Cooperation is willing to provide a platform for the Congolese and Chinese enterprises to exchange information and form partnership快乐From road building to subsidies, the central government has spent large amounts of money on poverty relief in places like Liangshan迎接The Congress will review the Party's work over the past five years, discuss and set the future direction for the Party and the nation, as well as elect a new central leadership高中高考China has lifted hundreds of millions of its citizens out of poverty over the past few decades, but doing the same for groups like the Yi poses a different set of challenges
举行减压As all eyes are on the upcoming Congress, let's take a look at what international media said about the developments and achievements of China吹乒Similarly, the annual per capita income in impoverished rural areas has grown to 10乓球China has set 2020 as the target year to complete the building of a "moderately prosperous society," which requires the eradication of poverty
比赛[Photo/Xinhua]Poverty reliefAn ambitious poverty reduction campaign is seeking to change this, ensuring by 2020 that no one is living in poverty - defined by the government as less than 2,300 yuan ($349) a year快乐From road building to subsidies, the central government has spent large amounts of money on poverty relief in places like Liangshan迎接The 19th Communist Party of China National Congress will convene in Beijing on Oct 18高中高考As all eyes are on the upcoming Congress, let's take a look at what international media said about the developments and achievements of China
A photo taken on June 14, 2017 shows a poverty alleviation relocation site in Leibo county, Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan province91 million people out of poverty each year from 2012 to 2016, according to a report from the State Council on Tuesday
-- Reuters: "China's ethnic Yi struggle against poverty" (Aug 10, 2017)China lifted 13This year's Nobel prizes will be announced starting from October 2, with the ceremony lasting one or two weeks, said the Swedish Academy on its official websiteShe received Bachelor of Science at Stanford University and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Utah, according to faculty information of Pittsburgh UniversityShe has received a number of awards for her work, including the Meyenburg Foundation Award for Cancer Research and the Robert Koch Prize
Chang was born in Taiwan and moved to the United States as a young childcom]Clarivate Analytics, formerly the Intellectual Property and Science business of Thomson Reuters, announced its 2017 Citation Laureates聽- scientists whose publications have been cited so often by their colleagues that they could be recipients of a Nobel Prize this year or in the futureThe couple was listed for the discovery of the Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV), also known as human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8)Chinese-American Yuan Chang, 58, joined the list of physiology or medicine laureates, together with her husband Patrick S
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is the most common cancer in HIV-infected untreated individualsTsien (1952-2016) got his Clarivate citation prize of chemistry in 2008, before he co-won the Nobel honor in chemistry at the same year, with Osamu Shimomura and Martin Chalfie, for the discovery and development of the green fluorescent protein (GFP)
Professor Chang is a Co-Director of the Tumor Virology Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer InstituteIn the last 15 years, 43 Citation Laureates have gone on to receive Nobel honors, so the prize has been seen as an indicator of the Nobel prizes, introduced in memory of Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel (1833-1896)
Each year, analysts at Clarivate Analytics mine millions of citations in the Web of Science, an online subscription-based scientific citation indexing service, to identify top-tier researchers in physiology or medicine, physics, chemistry and economicsKaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus is the infectious cause of this neoplasmHere, we present some of the most striking images around the world this past weekChildren cool off themselves at a wading pool in Toronto, Canada, on Sept 24, 2017The vice-premier said China is willing to work with the US to prepare for President Trump's visit to China to ensure it is a great successVisiting Vice-Premier Liu Yandong, right, speaks with Jared Kushner, senior White House adviser, center, and Ivanka Trump, left, daughter of US President Donald Trump also serving as an adviser, in Washington DC, on Sept 27, 2017
Liu addressed a reception celebrating the 68th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at the Chinese embassy on WednesdayThe training course on the Chinese lion dance is part of the 2017 China Africa Cultures in Focus, an activity held by the Bureau for External Cultural Relations of Chinese Ministry of Culture to strengthen the cultural communication between China and African countries
They kept practicing from morning until night, trying to master the basic skills of lion dance, routines and instrumental music within a short periodThe cultural center of the Jinpu New Area also arranged some courses for them to know about other traditional Chinese culture such as Chinese calligraphy, seal cutting, folk dance, paper-cutting, and pottery
The cultural center of the Jinpu New Area has undertaken the course for three consecutive years since 2015During the 35-day training course, they learned from Li Mingxu, the fifth generation successor of the Jinzhou Lion Dance, a provincial intangible cultural heritage that has been passed from generation to generation for more than a century
Ten students from Nigeria and Zambia learned how to perform Chinese lion dance at the Jinpu New Area in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning provinceThese changes may look pleasant, but not quite so to Derek Hyra, an associate professor at the American University School of Public Affairs and an expert on neighborhood changeChen Weihua/China DailyHaving lived in Washington DC for almost five years, I have seen the city growing, with new construction and renovation projects happening in many streets and neighborhoodsHyra described how the "dark ghetto" has been turned into a "gilded ghetto"
To Hyra, it has caused not just residential displacement for African Americans but also political and cultural displacementHis book this year, Race, Class, and Politics in the Cappuccino City, is the result of his many years of field research on the issues
Whites are the majority now, accounting for 55 percent of the communityThe 14th Street near U Street, a traditional African American neighborhood, is now lined up with hip restaurants and bars in this photo taken on Sunday
沙巴体育赌场下载The area, a 90 percent black neighborhood just a few decades ago, was only 30 percent African American by 2010Hyra described the massive transformation in the U Street/Shaw area, where the city's once most infamous open-air drug market has become a farmers' market now selling grass-fed beef and homemade duck egg ravioli
The Wharf residential and business project I visited recently is probably one of the biggestThe same urban renewal is happening in other parts of WashingtonThe U Street/Shaw and 14th Street area has fast been turned into an upscale neighborhood in recent years, with many new restaurants and shops opening and new apartment constructionOnly a short walk from the National Mall, it looks like a good place to live, work and hang out
The area has seen a sharp increase in the white population and skyrocketing property prices, a sign of gentrification in the Washington DCHe saw major issues of gentrification and segregation in Washington beneath the surface of rapid urban renewal
Located in southwest Washington along the waterfront next to the famed Maine Avenue Fish Market, its first phase will open on Oct 12"An effort to reduce sugary drink intake of teenagers is urgently needed," Liang Xiaofeng, deputy director of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said
According to the US Department of Agriculture, global production of sugar is up 9 million tons to a record of 180 million metrics tons a year and consumption hovers at the 172 million metric ton level, also a record high levelThe American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that people should drink no more than three cans of soda (about 450 calories) a week, but men drink 175 and women 94 calories a day
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1. Plaintiff, DONALD SCHULTZ, is a resident of Palm Beach County, Florida, and at all times material hereto represented the UNITED STATES CHESS FEDERATION ("USCF") as its delegate to the world chess federation knows as the Federation Internationale des Echecs ("FIDE").
2. Defendant, Larry Evans ("Evans"), is a resident of the State of Nevada, and is a journalist writing nationally syndicated articles concerning technical and political aspects of chess. EVANS is one of thirty-two United States grandmasters.
3. Defendant, CHESSTOURS, a proprietorship operated by EVANS, is in the business of syndicating EVANS' articles nationwide in a variety of print and electronic media, which is published to the masses, throughout the world, including publication to a substantial number of people within the State of Florida.
4. Leisure LINC, Inc., ("Leisure LINC"), is a service that enables a national network of personal computer users to be connected via telephone. Leisure LINC provides a number of services to its subscribers, and each subscriber has the capacity to communicate with Leisure LINC as well as the other subscribers through the system. Leisure LINC has hundreds of stations through out the country, including in excess of 40 within the State of Florida.
5. At all times material hereto, EVANS, through CHESSTOURS, wrote articles for the Leisure LINC as a correspondent. These articles appeared in the news sections of Leisure LINC, and was transmitted to all stations and available to all subscribers, including in excess of 40 within the State of Florida.
6. In addition, at all times material hereto, EVANS and CHESSTOURS caused to be published articles that contained false and defamatory statements about plaintiff, SCHULTZ in nationally and internationally distributed magazines and newspapers, including, but not limited to, INSIDE CHESS and CHESS LIFE magazine, and the LOS ANGELES TIMES newspaper, all of which are received by a substantial number of subscribers in the state of Florida. INSIDE CHESS is received by approximately 2,000 subscribers across the Country with over 100 subscribers within the State of Florida. The LOS ANGELES TIMES has over 360 subscribers in the State of Florida.
8. Plaintiff realleges and reavers the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 6 of the complaint, as if fully set forth herein.
9. On or about December, 1987, Larry Parr, a close friend of Evans and the editor of CHESS LIFE, a monthly periodical published by the USCF, was fired. Sometime between December, 1987, and March, 1988, Parr and EVANS developed the mistaken belief that SCHULTZ was responsible for Parr's termination.
10. Since the firing of Parr, EVANS has undertaken a malicious crusade to destroy the reputation of SCHULTZ in the national and international community and has succeeded in forcing SCHULTZ to resign as the USCF delegate to FIDE.
A. A statement of fact by EVANS published on May 8, 1988, and May 12, 1988, over Leisure LINC falsely stated that during a FIDE general assembly debate regarding disciplining Spanish master Richardo Calvo; "a tape recording has him (Schultz) calling for a 'Big Vote' against Calvo so as to teach journalists a lesson." Plaintiff never said "to teach journalists a lesson" and there is no tape recording verifying the alleged statement.
B. On March 28, 1988, EVANS as correspondent for Leisure LINC, caused to be published a false statement of fact that SCHULTZ was responsible in the selection process of a title match appeals committee that was "blasted" by the World Champion. Plaintiff had no involvement or responsibility in the selection process of a title match appeals committee. The specific statement referred to is; "We interviewed the World Champion who blasted the makeup of a title match appeals committee that Mr. Schultz by his own admission helped to select."
C. On March 2, 1988, EVANS through his proprietorship CHESSTOURS, as a correspondent for Leisure LINC, published a false report of an alleged telephone conversation between Schultz and Larry Parr, then the Editor of CHESS LIFE magazine, a monthly periodical published by the USCF in which Defendants report the following false statements allegedly made by Parr: "... during the Olympiad that November, (USCF) President E. Steven Doyle had ordered a news blackout from Dubai. I heard this from several other sources, including our FIDE delegate Don Schultz, who said the same thing to Lev Alburt. Don told me this after he got back to America when I phoned him in white hot anger about the lack of news." In fact there was no news blackout, nor were there any telephone calls from Plaintiff to Parr.
D. Defendants, in the nationally syndicated column "CLOSE CONTEST," written by EVANS and disseminated by his proprietorship, CHESSTOURS, to publications with a substantial number of subscribers in the State of Florida, falsely stated as fact that SCHULTZ was the driving force behind an effort to punish players who played in forbidden places. The specific statement is; "This is so alien to the American spirit, it is hard to believe our own delegate to FIDE was one of the driving forces behind these motions."
E. In the same column, EVANS falsely stated as fact that: He (Schultz) is a politician grasping at straws, trying to restore his credibility and his tattered reputation. But every time I take pity, I think back to how he carried out Campo's orders in getting the Chess Life editor fired by savagely knifing him in the back." SCHULTZ was never involved in the firing of Parr.
i. On January 23, 1988, EVANS published over Leisure LINC the following false statement of fact; "Don was one of the key players in acting as an intermediary with Campo and the Soviets in the aborted USA/USSR match set for Atlantic City in 1986. Don also appeased the Soviets by collaborating in an attempt to exclude six ex-soviet Jews from our lineup."
ii. On July 16, 1988, EVANS published over Leisure LINC the following false statement of fact; "In addition USCF Binfo #86-255 dated 12/9/85, among the many other to which Don was privy stated: 'They therefore request that we don't play any Soviets on our team (e.g. Dzindzchavili, Lein, Shamkovich, Alburt, Zaltsman.)'" Plaintiff was not privy to this alleged BINFO, nor was it known to him before the Evans/Parr allegation.
G. On July 15, 1988, EVANS, through his proprietorship CHESSTOURS, as a correspondent of Leisure LINC, falsely published as fact on the Leisure LINC the following: "During his ten-year tenure, Don Schultz failed to bring a single international tournament or even a FIDE event to these shores."
H. Also on July 15, 1988, EVANS, through his proprietorship CHESSTOURS, as a correspondent of Leisure LINC, falsely published as fact on the Leisure LINC the following: "But even worse, as Gary Kasparov noted (see interview in June, 1988 CHESS LIFE), the allies of Mr. Schultz - Krogious in the Soviet Union and Campomanes in FIDE - were instrumental in deflecting the 1987 Championship match from Seattle to Seville." The contents of this alleged Kasparov statement were false.
I. EVANS through his proprietorship CHESSTOURS, published a news item in the Sunday LOS ANGELES TIMES dated June 26, 1988. The article stated the following as fact: "Many of the leading players have signed a petition calling for the replacement of the U.S. Chess Federation's representative in the World Chess Federation, ... Evans circulated the petition... Evans managed to collect 22 signatures." The fact is that there is no actual signed petition.
12. These statements were published by defendants to a substantial number of people, including a substantial number of people within the State of Florida, with malicious intent, and with the knowledge that the statements were false, or with reckless disregard for the truth.
13. The statements were published by defendants with the intent to bring SCHULTZ into ill repute within the chess community and have acted to destroy the confidence of his peers in the national and international chess communities.
14. SCHULTZ's reputation has been severely damaged by the falsehood stated above, and he will continue to suffer damages in the future. For example, on July 24, 1988, the Connecticut State Chess Association voted to censure SCHULTZ for his alleged activities as falsely reported by defendants. In addition, as the direct and proximate a result of the damage to plaintiff's reputation from defendants' slanderous statements, he has been forced to resign as the USCF delegate to FIDE.
15. SCHULTZ planned to retire from a fruitful career at I.B.M., in part to devote more time to chess and his positions in the national and international chess communities. As the direct and proximate result of defendants attacks, plaintiff was forced to retire several months earlier than planned to defend himself from the constant attacks by defendant that were seriously damaging plaintiff's reputation. Plaintiff has suffered actual damages by his retirement earlier than planned.
16. SCHULTZ was one of the most respected FIDE delegates in the world, as evidenced by his election to the FIDE Executive Board by receiving the greatest number of votes in FIDE history. SCHULTZ is only the second American to be elected to the Executive Board, and stood a solid chance of becoming the first American president of FIDE. As the direct and proximate result of EVANS's libelous statements, Plaintiff is damaged in his ability to continue in his career as an international delegate, and his reputation in FIDE has been permanently damaged.
17. Although defendant is an individual rather than a media defendant, Plaintiff served notice in writing to Defendants at least five days prior to the institution of this action. A copy of said notice is attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and incorporated herein by reference.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, SCHULTZ, demands that this Court enter a judgment in his favor against Defendants, Larry Evans and CHESSTOURS, for compensatory damages in excess of Five thousand ($5,000.00) and punitive damages in the amount of Ten Million ($10,000,000.00) Dollars, court costs and attorney's fees.
19. Plaintiff realleges and reavers the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 6, 9, 10, 11(I) 15, 16 and 17, of the complaint.
20. EVANS, through his partnership CHESSTOURS, caused to be published a news item in June 26, 1988, Sunday edition of the LOS ANGELES TIMES newspaper, and reported in CHESS LIFE magazine, INSIDE CHESS magazine, Leisure LINC and other national and international publications, the following false statement of facts; "Many of the leading American players have signed a petition calling for the replacement of the U.S. Chess Federation's representative in the World Chess Federation ... Evans circulated the petition ... Evans managed to collect 22 signatures." In fact, no such petition was ever existed.
21. The alleged existence of the petition is fraudulent on its face in that none of the Grand Masters claimed as signatories to the petition actually signed a petition.
22. The petition is fraudulent pro quod in that while defendants obtained the acknowledgment of some of the Grand Masters allegedly named in the non-existent petition, the acknowledgments were obtained through misrepresentations, deceitful statements made by defendant, EVANS, to the Grand Masters, including the statements listed in paragraph 11, above, and but for these statements the Grand Masters would not have agreed to being named in the petition.
23. SCHULTZ's reputation in the national and international chess community has been damaged by the fraudulent statements made directly to the Grand Masters which resulted in several of these Grand Masters calling for the removal of SCHULTZ as the USCF delegate to FIDE, with the damage being further compounded by the reported existence of a petition by these Grand Masters to the world chess community.
24. EVANS and CHESSTOURS published the petition with the knowledge of its falsity or reckless disregard for the truth, and published the petition with the specific intent of damaging SCHULTZ's reputation.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff, SCHULTZ, demands that this Court enter a judgment against Defendants, EVANS and CHESSTOURS, for compensatory damages in excess of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars and punitive damages in excess of Ten Million ($10,000,000.00) Dollars, costs, interests, and attorneys' fees.
25. This is an action for temporary and permanent injunctive relief.
26. Plaintiff reavers and realleges the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 6, 9 through 17, and 20 through 24, of the Complaint as if fully set forth herein.
27. Defendants, EVANS and CHESSTOURS, continue to disseminate false and libelous statements regarding Plaintiff, SCHULTZ.
28. As the statements are made, SCHULTZ suffers and continues to suffer damage to his reputation for which there is no adequate remedy at law, because of his inability to stop defendant from continuing defamations except by a multiplicity of lawsuits.
29. Unless defendants are restrained and enjoined from publishing libelous and defamatory statements, Plaintiff will suffer great and irreparable harm, that will lead to the complete and unfounded destruction of his reputation in the national and international chess community.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, SCHULTZ, demands that this court temporarily and permanently enjoin defendants, EVANS and CHESSTOURS, from disseminating and publishing falsehoods, and defamatory and libelous statements regarding Plaintiff Schultz.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished by mail this 5 day of September, 1989, to MARK ELLIS SOLOMON, ESQUIRE, 3100 Clay Avenue, Suite 251, Orlando, Florida 32804.
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared DONALD SCHULTZ, who after being duly sworn, deposes and states that the statements are true and correct.
Witness my hand and seal this 31st day of August, 1989.


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A scenic fly-drive holiday around the southern Peloponnese
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Greece offers an array of scenic routes, but we think one of the best areas to travel around is the southern Peloponnese. This circular fly drive, 1 week itinerary, takes in not only stunning scenery but also historical sites and a pair of medieval fortified towns - both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Meander your way through winding roads from Kalamata to Mystras, Monemvasia, Mani and pretty Kardamili for a holiday to remember.
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast, Room Only
Day 1 - Day of arrival
Catch a flight bright and early to Kalamata airport and pick up your hire car for the drive to Mystras; a medieval city with abandoned monasteries, once known as the Greek centre of the Byzantine empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We suggest that you ignore the recommended Google Map routing of the motorway north towards Megalopolis (which is quicker but much longer) and instead, take the winding 82 road which cuts through the mountains via gorges and the Langada pass (at one point you will pass under a precarious rocky overhang). This route offers stunning Alpine vistas at almost every turn (90 mins/ 60 kms) and is one of the most scenic roads in Greece, but is certainly not for the faint-hearted!
Overnight stay at Byzantion Hotel, Mystras.
Mystras, southern Peloponnese
Day 2 & 3 - A drive to the east coast
Today, head to the east coast. The drive is not particularly special (again, we recommend the slightly longer but more scenic route via Ekoritsa - 1 hr 45 mins / 97 kms) but the endpoint is Monemvasia, a spectacular fortified medieval town on a rock reached only by a narrow causeway above the sea (also on the UNESCO list). We can arrange accommodation within the city walls, or alternatively at the historic 5 star and beautiful Kinsterna Hotel, a few kilometres to the south (supplement applies).
Overnight stay at the Byzantino Hotel, Monemvasia.
Day 4 & 5 - A drive back west to the central Peloponnese peninsula
Drive back west to reach the central Peloponnese peninsula named Mani. Mani is one of the most picturesque regions of Greece and has a wonderfully scenic coastal road high above the sea with a mountainous backdrop. It is known for its unique 'tower house' villages. Follow the winding road south down its eastern coast to the tip of the peninsula and then up the western side to the tiny hamlet of Gerolimenas. This route offers stunning vistas of the sea and mountain along its twisting length (3 hrs / 135 kms). Here is the intimate 5-star boutique Kyrimai Hotel, converted from a 19th century warehouse and a restful haven for a 2-night stay. In the village you will find excellent sea food, and the hotel has its own highly regarded restaurant.
Overnight stay at Kyrimai Hotel, Mani.
Kyrimai Hotel, Mani
Day 6 & 7 - A drive along the west coast to the village of Kardamili
Today, head up the west coast to the village of Kardamili (90 mins / 68 kms) where beautiful views can be seen everywhere. Stop en route to visit the enchanting Dirou Caves, a spectacular cave system which you are taken around by boat deep underground. After all the excitement, stop for a bite to eat at Areopolis, the capital of Mani, before making you way to Kardamili. Kardamili is arguably the prettiest village of Mani and favoured by walkers, artists and writers - it is where Patrick Leigh Fermor made his home for many years, which should be recommendation enough! Backed by verdant mountains and gorges, there are very good walking routes from here.
Overnight stay at Kalamitsi Hotel, Kardamili.
Kardamili
Day 8 - Day of departure
Today you will finish your trip and drive back to Kalamata airport for your return flight back to the UK.
Byzantion Hotel - Night 1 to 1
The 3 star Byzantion Hotel is located in the village of Mystras, close to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mystras and 5 kms from the town of Sparta.
The 3 star Byzantion Hotel is located in the village of Mystras, close to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mystras and 5 kms from the town of Sparta. It has a friendly family-run feel and simple, comfortable rooms, all possessing wifi, air conditioning, fridge, shower room and balcony. To the rear of the hotel is a delightfully peaceful garden with a swimming pool and shade provided by the olive trees. Within a few minutes' walk you will find a choice of tavernas.
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Byzantino Hotel - Night 2 to 3
Hotels within Monemvasia are very much sought after and the Byzantino has been featured by Sunvil for several years. This is a charming, homely hotel, divided into 7 independent, historic buildings dotted around the castle and renovated in a tasteful and sensitive manner.
Hotels within Monemvasia are very much sought after and the Byzantino has been featured by Sunvil for several years. This is a charming, homely hotel, divided into 7 independent, historic buildings dotted around the castle and renovated in a tasteful and sensitive manner. You are inside a medieval castle but with modern amenities. Stone, wood, exposed beams, wooden floors, expensive fabrics and glimpses of the sea and surrounding walls and historic buildings create a unique ambience.
20 air-conditioned rooms including classic, superior and exclusive collection rooms and one suite spread across 7 historic buildings
Each room is different and individual in terms of its decoration and style
All rooms have bathroom (shower), satellite TV, fridge and complimentary WiFi internet connection
Most rooms have sea and castle view
Some rooms have a balcony or terrace
Amenities/Leisure
Cafe Byzantino and reception
Wine hour at cafe Byzantino (free for guests staying in an exclusive collection room)
Guided tour of castle (payable locally)
Kyrimai Hotel - Night 4 to 5
You could not get more 'away from it all' than a stay at the Kyrimai.
You could not get more 'away from it all' than a stay at the Kyrimai. At just about the far southern tip of Mani, this intimate and remote small luxury hotel has style and comfort in spades, and all in the most atmospheric surroundings.
Whether you are looking to spend a week or just a few nights as part of your holiday (perhaps to celebrate a special occasion), a stay here will be a highlight. The hotel is at the edge of the tiny fishing village of Gerolimenas. Lovingly converted by the Kirimis family from a 19th century warehouse, with the sea to the front and side you could imagine yourself on a yacht, especially whilst taking the sun on the hotel's furnished jetty. The wild and rugged inner Mani landscape adds to the unique ambience here.
The 22 double-bedded rooms and suites are of various types and sizes. With Maniot stone walls, wooden ceilings and decor in warm earth colours, a tasteful mix of contemporary and antique furniture and top quality bedding, all rooms offer romance and comfort in equal measure. Mod cons include flat-screen sat tv, aircon, mini-bar, room-safe and hairdryer. Some have sea views, others courtyard views, and some are split-level with a living area down and a sleeping area above on a wooden mezzanine floor. Balconies are limited to the higher category suites. WiFi is offered in some public areas.
All rooms are lovely but we would recommend the two-level ('loft') superior sea view which has great views over the pool to the sea from its large windows; or the two-level Suite, which greedily has two balconies (one village view, one sea view), two bathrooms and can sleep up to 4. Whichever room you stay you will not be further than 30m from the sea. Public areas include the decked pool, upmarket restaurant and jetty with sun-loungers and ladders into the cleanest sea you could imagine.
Gerolimenas remains a backwater and sleepy as they come. Fishing boats ply their trade, mainly selling to the handful of fine tavernas here, and possesses a clean shingle beach. It is an excellent base from which to explore southern Mani, Areopolis, some of the many Byzantine chapels to be found here, and the unmissable Caves of Diros just up the road. Lastly, should you not wish to drive far immediately on arrival we can book your first night at the Elektra Spa Hotel in Kalamata (30 mins. from airport) with an appropriate reduction.
Tailor-Made Kyrimai
Our holidays here can be very flexible. Kyrimai combines well with the Kinsterna Hotel near Monemvasia (see next page) and a split centre holiday is easy to arrange - it is an approx. 2-2½ hr drive between the two. We can also include the hotel on any of our Peloponnese fly-drive itineraries.
If you would like a taste of Kyrimai, consider a short stay within your main holiday, perhaps to celebrate a special occasion. We can easily book you in for a couple of nights if you have a car from any of our Peloponnese resort areas. Kardamili and Stoupa are the nearest, just an hour or so to the north. Please ask for a costing.
Kalamitsi Hotel - Night 6 to 7
The Kalamitsi Hotel is built above a beautiful bay about a mile south of Kardamili.
The Kalamitsi Hotel is built above a beautiful bay about a mile south of Kardamili. It has natural surroundings and a long white pebble beach nearby.
The hotel has been designed in a typical Maniot style. It comprises various stone buildings of one or two storeys dotted amongst the olive trees. The main building contains the BB rooms (double or twin). All have air conditioning, new modern shower room, TV (BBC World), fridge and wide covered balcony, with sea, country or mountain views. The rooms are spacious and beautifully furnished in local style.
The studios are terraced within the grounds. They offer the same facilities plus a kitchenette (cooking rings, fridge) and have a veranda looking onto the olive grove. There is also a Family Suite comprising two rooms, a double bedroom and a living room containing two sofa-beds for children.
The main building contains reception (safe facilities here) and has a lift. Evening meals can be taken on the front terrace and we have had good reports of the food here. A small path leads, via some 60 steps, to the beach (free towels provided).
The Kalamitsi is a small and friendly hotel, and the family deserves credit for carefully preserving the natural surroundings here. A very peaceful location in a beautiful setting.
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