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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, and Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond grapple for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Mark J. Terrill
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, dunks as Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso, right, shoots as Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, shoots as Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, drives past Detroit Pistons forward Sekou Doumbouya during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond, right, dunks as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Detroit Pistons guard Langston Galloway, below, passes the ball from the floor as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, upper left, reaches for it and center Dwight Howard looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers block 20 shots, hold off Pistons 106-99 in wild 4th
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, and Anthony Davis had eight of the Los Angeles Lakers' 20 blocked shots in their fifth straight victory, 106-99 over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
Davis scored 11 of his 24 points in the final 3:40 and added 11 rebounds for the Lakers, who blew a late 11-point lead in a wild fourth quarter and nearly lost to a team with a losing record for the first time all season.
Instead, Alex Caruso scored 13 points and the Lakers finished one blocked shot short of their franchise record while they hung on to remain unbeaten since Christmas, when they had a four-game skid. Los Angeles had 21 blocks against Denver in April 1982.
James finished with his 90th career triple-double, his ninth of the season and his second in five days.
Derrick Rose scored 28 points and former Lakers guard Svi Mykhailiuk had 14 — one off his career high — for the Pistons, who have lost nine of 11 despite a strong effort against the Western Conference leaders.
Andre Drummond added 12 points on 2-of-13 shooting and 18 rebounds before fouling out late, and the Pistons finished the California portion of their six-game road trip with a heartbreaker.
The Lakers scored the first 15 points of the fourth quarter in a rally spearheaded by James and Caruso, turning a four-point deficit into a 90-79 lead. After finally scoring nearly five minutes into the quarter, Detroit strung together nine straight points and a 13-1 run to reclaim the lead with 4:51 left.
James' driving, two-handed dunk put the Lakers up 96-92 with 3:22 left, and Davis was unstoppable down the stretch.
After Rose hit a 3-pointer with 1:52 left to trim LA's lead to one point, Davis replied with a corner 3, and Dwight Howard got the Lakers' 20th blocked shot moments later. Howard finished with 11 points, nine rebounds and five blocks.
Avery Bradley sprained his right ankle shortly before halftime and didn't return for the Lakers. The starting guard missed 13 games earlier in this season with a hairline fracture in his leg.
The Lakers blocked eight shots in the first quarter alone, including four by Davis and three by JaVale McGee, who finished with six. Los Angeles blocked 12 shots and held Detroit to 35% shooting in the first half, but Rose and Drummond still kept the Pistons close.
Detroit also stayed in it by making its first 21 consecutive free throws until Drummond missed midway through the third quarter. The Pistons still took their first lead late in the third on back-to-back 3-pointers by Mykhailiuk and Langston Galloway.
Pistons: Blake Griffin missed his fourth straight game with knee soreness. The injury forced the longtime Clippers star to miss both of Detroit's games at Staples Center this season. ... Coach Dwane Casey got a technical foul in the third quarter for arguing the severity of a foul call against James. ... Detroit again had five players out with injuries, leaving an 11-man active roster.
Lakers: Caruso had a strong game off the bench after missing Friday's game with tightness in his right calf. ... Ohio State defensive end Chase Young watched the game from courtside next to agent Rich Paul, who represents Davis and James. Young announced Friday he'll enter the NFL draft, where he could be the first overall pick. ... Coach Frank Vogel got a technical foul between the third and fourth quarters.
INJURED LAKERS
Bradley and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope both went to the Lakers' locker room shortly before halftime after apparently rolling their ankles. Caldwell-Pope walked it off and returned in the third quarter, while Bradley's sprain raised worries about the Lakers' perimeter depth, although X-rays were negative.
Pistons: Visit Cleveland on Tuesday to begin a home-and-home set with the Cavaliers.
Lakers: Host the New York Knicks on Tuesday.
Alex Caruso
Avery Bradley
Frank Vogel
Svi Mykhailiuk
Javale Mcgee
Rich Paul
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The interest in this famous short hand style is huge and ever-growing. We have selected from among the many Wing Chun books those texts which we feel have special interest.
See also Wing Chun DVD's and VCD's from China
KE020 The Evolution of Wing Chun Kung Fu Kicking Techniques
By Osmond Lam
182 pages, oversized 8 1/4 X 11 7/8
Color, high gloss pages,
Regularly $42.95 PLUM price $38.95
Here is a text thick with history and presenting a rarely shown part of the master techniques of Wing Chun style Kung Fu. This is an important and noteworthy text in the Wing Chun canon.
The Evolution of Wing Chun Kung Fu Kicking Techniques is divided into distinct parts. The introductions add background about Wing Chun's lineage, including a very interesting front piece by C. S. Tang, a noted authority. There is much information on who was who in the branch containing Chow Tze Chuen. The intro also includeds an original piece by the author discussing the many controversies within the Wing Chun camp. Here we find a lot of inside stories such as Yip Man's fight with Wong Shun Leung. We also get a glimpse of Yip Man's personality; his charm and humor. This first half of the book takes us through the alleys of Hong Kong with Yip Man's and Wing Chun's slow but continual growth in popularity.
Following is a long section on Wing Chun kicking, including pages showing a correspondence between the dummy form and this style's key kicks. Next, a switch to kicks performed while playing Sticky Hands. The author's teacher, Chan Tak-Kwong then performs the entire series of the "Shortened 13 Legs" set. AFter this comes more combinations and principles.
The author is very firm on the idea (and his teacher's) that the dummy is insufficient to teach real fighting footwork. He offers a discussion on the half-circle defense and placement.
As is traditional, the core of the book is followed by pictures and text on affiliated Wing Chun schools from Australia to Finland.
This is a quality, full color edition on hi-gloss paper. It is oversized measuring 8 1/4 by 11 7/8.
NEW! KF013 Fut Sao Wing Chun
The Leung Family Buddha Hand System
by James Cama
normally $21.95, PLUM price $19.95, 175 pages, softbound, illustrations, photographs,
Here is one of the first English books on the Fut Sao branch of Wing Chun Kung Fu. James Cama, lineage holder in this art, gives a description of the style but also of his meeting and study with Henry Leung from challenges by other martial artists to very personal instruction about life and art. More of a picture guide than a highly detailed text, this offers information on Siu Lin Tao (one and two-person versions), Wing Chun training devices, sensitivity drills, Wing Chun's special Chi Kung (Qigong) and applications against single and multiple attackers.
About the background: Henry Leung was the student of Grand Master Gao hi Fut Sao. Cama Sifu is the first student to comlpete the entire system under Henry Leung. These pages are filled not only with a faithful rendition of this particular branch of WC, but also a respect and fondness for his teacher. Sifu Leung gave Cama his blessing to spread this art. Unfortunately the day of Sifu's Cama's publication was within 24 hours of his passing from our ranks.
NEW! KW042 Wing Chun Kung Fu Bamboo and Iron
Jook Wan Huen & Tin Heun Ring Method
by Tyler Rea
I admit it: I love to design things, though my skill level at materializing my ideas is so deficient that being all thumbs would be a promotion. This exasperating limitation condemns masses of unrealized inventions to line the bottom of banker's boxes all over my garage. I feel an affinity for the guy who wanted to create a new soft drink but stopped at "6 Up."
Tyler Rea's new book has lots and lots of things to build and then—after you have built them—you can go ahead and hit them (assuming, of course, you are a better builder than I.) He first presents Jongs (wooden men) constructed from relatively inexpensive PVC, most them anchored by bench press plates. He shows us a number of special variations, including one customized to stick-fighting. Then there is the weight pipe training device, very economical and simple, a short length of PVC with 2 caps glued on. Next comes an old favorite, the metal rings, which I think of as a superb training device. Following are instruments such as weight-clubs standing in as butterfly knives. Finally, there is a section on freehand fa jin exercises from the mantis style. The illustrations in this book are plentiful with the line drawings being crisp and clear, in contrast to the photos, many of which are muddy.
While construction plans are not highly detailed, most of these are so straightforward you should be able to assemble anything here easily.
Then, maybe, you could lend me a hand...
KW041 Wing Chun Wooden Dummy
Written by Sam Chan & Brad Groom
$34.95 PLUM price $24.95
150 pages, photographs and construction plans, soft bound over sized
First off, the authors have created one of the more in-depth presentations of the Wing Chun Dummy. Of course it contains the entire dummy set with admirably large photos at four up for each over-sized page. Even the history section is a bit different, not taking for granted all the many stories and legends related to this style. There is a nice explanation of the core sets in the Wing Chun system and what is the focus for each of them. There is another section, and I think a good one, on the four stages of progressing in dummy skills.
Further pages give insight into playing the dummy including its spirit, and general concepts you should focus on. But one of the most important additions with this text is that each sequence of the form is immediately followed by a section that explains the usage of the formal moves. This is tailed by photo-references on the entire set, a list of Cantonese terms, informal pictures of students practicing and, finally, construction plans for building your own Wooden Dummy. Our one complaint is that the binding of the books seem to be a bit "wavy," though everything seems tightly bound.
A good book on the subject with some nice insights. The authors have a lot of study under their belts. Chan HingFat (Sam) studied under the Jow Gar master, Lee Ngai and then Wing Chun under Ip Ching and Ip Chun. Mr. Groom has a wide experience in Tai Chi, boxing, escrima and more.
KW038 Bamboo Ring
Written and Illustrated by Tyler Rea
$19.95 softbound,
Here is the first book in English on the practice of the Bamboo Ring. This is ostensibly a book for Southern Kung Fu practitioners in the sense that a good working vocabulary of Wing Chun terms will be a big help in understanding the commentary. However there is a 16-page glossary of terms in case you get lost. This book talks a little about the background of the rings. There is also much discussion on the principle of circularity and triangulation common and essential to the style. We would have liked to see a caption actually explaining each hand pattern and how it was done. Most of the commentary deals with the general application of the movements. However as far as specifics, we think that for some people the small rows of pictures might have been enhanced by blow-by-blow descriptions. There are a number of sections which add information tangential such as how to strike with a Phoenix Eye Fist, the main four energies of Southern Kung Fu, pivoting and footwork and more. There is a section on pole rolling to develop the Kiu Sao, also a useful southern style exercise. This information primarily derives from the teachings of Edmund Kwai, student of Li Bing Choi.
KC037 Close Range Combat Wing Chun
Volume #1 Blocking, Striking, Kicking and Footwork Fundamentals
$29.95 PLUM price: order set and save ten per cent 10%
354 pages, Paperbound, photographs and line drawings
This series is another formidable contribution to the corpus of Kung Fu. What makes Randy Williams Sifu unique is his exhaustive elucidation of Wing Chun. He writes so fully and completely that you get the feeling you are learning all he has to say on a given subject. Of course this isn't true but it's certainly refreshing to find an instructor who wants to be clear, thorough and understood. His dedication seems tremendous and each book is chock full of photos, notes, key points and detailed observations. A serious effort.
Volume 1: The first volume discusses the entire curriculum of the system. This is followed by a long section on terms; rules of combat; principle concepts; the basic stance; the three families of blocks; chain and other forms of punching; the 8 palms; 8 elbows; 8 additional strikes; the immoveable elbow; 8 types of footwork; 8 kicks; kicking and leg blocking; long bridge blocks; complex motions; trapping; combat drills; the rattan ring and a final glossary.
Note: Just as in his first series, these books are printed with a glossy black covers. We can't guarantee they will be in the original, pristine condition which they might have started. We won't say "buyer beware" because we always try to do our best but there some scuffs and dings might be unavoidable.
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Volume #2 Explosive Self-Defense Techniques
Volume 2: The second volume starts with training proverbs, then goes to: facing theory, centerline, the horizontal motherline, the cutting angle, the reference concept; WC leg defense; applied timing; the eight kicking principles; combat sticky hands; chee sau concepts; close range techniques; ground fighting; sticky feet; Wing Chun power training.
Volume #3 Mook Yan Joang Wooden Dummy Form
Volume 3: The third volume is dedicated to the Wooden Dummy form. It contains: proverbs relating to the Dummy Form; a discussion of the dummy's structure; building and installing; preliminaries; the 8 kicks and the dummy; the form part one; the form part two; main training points; practical applications; dummy drills; iron palm training.
KI005 Inch Punch Power
Details and Training Methods
normally $24.95, PLUM price $21.95, 191 pages, softbound,
Here is a compilation of training methods, strategies and principles all revolving around a single subject: generating the famous "inch power" (Tsun Jin) so often associated with such signature styles as Wing Chun, Southern Mantis and White Eyebrow. Profusely illustrated with line drawings and photographs. Also a very large section on Kung Fu terms in Cantonese.
Table of Contents includes:
Details of Power
Four Energies (Sei Ging)
Mechanics of Inch Punch Power
The 12 Body Zones of Power: Body Drop, Round Back and Swallow Chest, Oblique Compression...
The Inch Power Exercises (Wing Chun, Southern Mantis, Crane, White Eyebrow and Six Elbows)
Martial Maxims
36 Stratagems
Device Training: Iron Ruler, Rolling Pole, Brass Rings, Chain
Southern Kung Fu terminology
See Tyler Rea's Bamboo Ring Book
KW018 Wing Chun Kung Fu The Wooden Dummy
Shaun Rawcliffe
$32.95 (PLUM discount 10%), 160 pages, softbound, color photographs throughout
Wing Chun lends itself to clear explication and this book not only gives the details about the Wooden Dummy set of Wing Chun but gives the details about the details. Student of Ip Chun, Shaun Rawcliffe has created an intelligent discussion of not only the form but the options, the principles, the logic and the alternatives locked within this essential aspect of Wing Chun training. Besides giving supporting drills, discussions of the dummy itself and some interesting scientific explanations of the style, Rawcliffe also adds the kind of teaching comments one hears on the floor of a practicing Kuan. Very informative. All color.
KC007 Chi Sau Parts 3 and 4
Leung Ting
$19.95, 130 pages, softbound, around 5" X 7.25", illustrated
This second book in Leung Ting's Chi Sau series essentially follows the information in the big red book but has been updated and broken down with new photos. Leung explains the emphasis on this point in the training on Poon and Wu Sau movements. Some of the book answers practical questions about Chi Sau. There is a nice introduction outlining what Leung Ting feels is the general prgression in learning this essential sensivity exercise of the Wing Chun (Vin Tsun) sect. Note: Each section of this series is independent and we seem to be getting more requests for this book than others in the run.
KW033H Wing Chun Kung-Fu
by Dr. Joseph Wayne Smith
103 pages, softbound, photographs
See this under our "hurt books" section
This book was designed to be the beginning of a series but it definitely stands alone. Dr. Smith gives a photographic summary of the three main hand forms of Wing Chun, all in one book. But of more interest is his analysis, as he says according to scientific principles, of the system as represented in its basics and in the forms. The last section of the book shows applications and continues his argument. Not everyone will agree with his conclusions as to the best stance for fighting, etc. , but we completely agree with the enlivened scrutinizing of these ancient but still relevant key points .
KW019 Wing Chun Warrior
by Ken Ing M.D.
This new book is wonderfully informal and chatty as well as instructive. Ken Ing, helps to describe the art of Sifu Duncan Leung who, it seems, is a FIGHTING Wing Chun teacher. Leung was originally introduced to Yip Man by his boyhood friend Bruce Lee. Leung became Yip Man's personal disciple for some years and during that time engaged in - by his own admittance - hundreds" of fights to test his prowess. Many, many stories and personal revelations that should be fascinating, intriguing and occasionally infuriating to students of this style and those interested in the clouds surrounding the Hong Kong days of Bruce Lee and others. Comic style drawings re-enact incidents and challengers from Leung's life. This is really an interesting text. It tries to give the spirit of the style as seen from Leung's standpoint and makes no bones about suggesting that much Wing Chun training is incomplete. However, unlike so much martial bragging we get the impression from this spirited text that Leung wants the best for the style and the students. This is the story of someone who has, at least by all reports, tested the style. His no-nonsense approach shows, at least on some levels, the dedication and adaptability of the fighter.
NOTE: This new book is very heavy and somewhat oversized and may require a little extra shipping charge (ex. domestic priority mail will be $3.85 extra).
$29.95, 220 pages, Hardbound, photographs and line drawings
K#004 116 Wing Chun Dummy Techniques
by Yip Chun
This is the basic book on the Wing Chun Dummy with illustrations of Yip Man himself performing the set. An invaluable basic aid in performing and checking one's form on the Mook Jong (wooden man). Occasional interpolations by Yip Chun on application. Also, a fold out plan of how to construct a dummy. There's little to say because this is such a basic and important text for those following this branch of the art. The first wooden dummy book in English. Also reminiscences of Bruce Lee and Yip Man.
KM011 MOOK JONG Construction Manual
Michael D. Janich
$23.50, 66 pages with photos, oversize, softbound
This is one of the few Paladin books we handle and it is exactly what it purports to be. We have nothing against Paladin but they occupy sort of the soft-core place in the martial community touting books of real value and also "Ninja Lady Death Dealing Kisses" or whatever. This is one of the good ones. If you don't have an extra
1000 bucks or so to purchase a teak wood Wooden Dummy this manual provides detailed instructions on just how to build one. It's a bit pricey but, as we're sure the author realized, think of the money you're saving! For the sake of family unity heed well the first line of the book, "The first step in constructing a wooden dummy is deciding where to put it."
KA011 Authentic Wing Chun Weapons
by Jim Fung
$22.95, softbound, photographs
A good overall book on the basics of Wing Chun's main weapons: the Butterfly Knives and the 6 1/2 Pole. Introductory sections on Wing Chun teachers such as Yip Man and Leung Ting. Applications of the weapons according to Wing Chun theory. Basics and some correlations to open hand work. Sets for both weapons are profiled.

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Home News Black Star Riders – Announce New Album "Another State Of Grace" Out On 6th September via Nuclear Blast
Black Star Riders – Announce New Album "Another State Of Grace" Out On 6th September via Nuclear Blast
Posted on 17th May 2019
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Nuclear Blast are delighted to announce the release of Black Star Riders new studio album "Another State Of Grace" on the 6thSeptember 2019. The band will support the record with a full UK and Ireland tour in October 2019 with additional dates in other territories to be announced in the near future.
"Another State Of Grace" sees the band deliver another stunning collection of songs. The bands new members Chad Szeliga (Drums) and Christian Martucci (Lead Guitar)further developing the band's burgeoning reputation as one of the most essential contemporary rock acts. Recorded at Sphere Studios in Burbank, California in February 2017, "Another State Of Grace" was produced & mixed by Jay Ruston (Stone Sour, Anthrax, Uriah Heep).
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Longtime supporter Joe Elliott, vocalist of Def Leppard says "I've been an ardent supporter ever since they started their journey having moved away from being Thin Lizzy and becoming a legitimate band in their own right. For me, this is by far their best effort to date"
Vocalist Ricky Warwick says, "This has probably been the most enjoyable experience in the studio I have had making a record. The vibe and commitment the boys brought into this was stellar. Our most anthemic and soulful album to date. I'm very proud and excited for people to hear Another State Of Grace !"
The album is available on CD, vinyl and vinyl picture disc, limited edition boxset and limited edition light green vinyl. Full album tracklisting for all formats below:
1.Tonight The Moonlight Let Me Down
2. Another State Of Grace
3. Ain't The End Of The World
4. Underneath The Afterglow
5. Soldier In The Ghetto
6.Why Do You Love Your Guns?
7. Standing In The Line Of Fire
8. What Will It Take?
9. In The Shadow Of The War Machine
10. Poisoned Heart
Vinyl and Vinyl Pic Disc
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Side B:
1 Why Do You Love Your Guns?
5. Poisoned Heart
Limited Edition Box Set
Limited Digipack CD
11.Candidate For Heartbreak (bonus track)
Limited Gold Coloured Vinyl
+ Hip Flask, Poster, Photocard
Limited Edition Light Green Vinyl (mail order only)
Album pre-order is available HERE
The band previous album, "Heavy Fire", was released in 2017 and enjoyed widespread fan and critical acclaim. The album enjoyed success in many countries and went on to score multiple high chart placings & radio playlists. They toured extensively in support of the release with notable appearances on the SOLD OUT Rock Legend's VI cruise out of Florida, alongside Sammy Hagar and Bad Company and very successful tour of North and South America with metal legends Judas Priest.
Previous albums 'All Hell Breaks Loose', 'The Killer Instinct' and 'Heavy Fire' have paved the way for Black Star Riders to be recognized as a powerful force in contemporary Rock n' Roll. 'Another State of Grace' will be once again released by Nuclear Blast.
After a lengthy period off the road, Black Star Ridersare back with a 15 date UK & Ireland Tour with special guests Stone Brokenand Wayward Sons. Dates for Black Star Riders 2019 UK & Ireland Tour are:
Thursday 10thOctober O2 Academy, Bristol
Friday 11thOctober Corn Exchange, Cambridge
Saturday 12thOctober O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
Sunday 13thOctober William Aston Hall, Wrexham
Wednesday 16thOctober Academy, Dublin *
Thursday 17thOctober Limelight, Belfast *
Friday 18thOctober Braehead Arena, Glasgow
Saturday 19thOctober O2 Academy, Newcastle
Sunday 20thOctober Rock City, Nottingham
Tuesday 22ndOctober De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill
Wednesday 23rdOctober O2 Academy, Bournemouth
Thursday 24thOctober University Great Hall, Cardiff
Friday 25thOctober Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
Saturday 26thOctober O2 Academy, Leeds
Sunday 27thOctober O2 Ritz, Manchester
* BSR and Stone Broken Only § BSR Only as Guests to Saxon
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For Ticket Info please visit www.blackstarriders.com
Black Star Riders are Ricky Warwick (Lead Vocals / Guitar), Scott Gorham (Lead Guitar) and Robert Crane (Bass) together with recent additions Chad Szeliga (Drums) and Christian Martucci (Lead Guitar).
"Another State Of Grace" is released through Nuclear Blast on the 6thSeptember 2019
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Student Housing Management realizes the need to generate additional funds wherever possible through the utilization of its facilities and therefore has instituted a vacation accommodation programme that rents out the facilities to Holiday Makers, Sport people and Groups during the winter and summer recess periods.
During this period most residence students vacate the residences and go home for the holidays. Students staying behind for any academic related matter are charged daily vacation accommodation rates.


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85 families migrate to lower Chitral due to water scarcity
CHITRAL: Around 85 families have shifted to lower Chitral from Rerioveer due to water shortage while the remaining families are also weighing options to migrate.
Furthermore, 200 families have also migrated from Morilusht area to Chitral due to looming water crises. Chitral district is the worst-affected by the climate change where people are facing severe water shortage despite the fact that it is home to dozens of glaciers, natural streams and a river.
Today, 200 children on the snow-capped mountainous area at Rerioveer of Chitral staged a protest demonstration against water shortage and appealed to the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) to take notice of the issue.
The children of various schools at Rerioveer in upper Chitral were holding banners and placards inscribed with demands for construction of irrigation channels, safe drinking water schemes and forestation to control climate change in the Chitral Valley.
The protesting children said their parents had no source of income to feed families but were bearing their school expenses. "They used to do farming and sell dry fruits but due to climate change, they have lost their livelihood," the students said, adding that all springs had gone dry and agricultural lands barren in upper Chitral.
The protesting students appealed to the Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan to allocate funds for construction of irrigation and drinking water channels in their respective villages.
Local elders said that Chief Justice Saqib Nisar, during his visit to the district, assured them that he would ask authority concerned to resolve the issue of water shortage. But nothing has happened as yet, they complained.
"We are sitting on a water source with a flowing river," said Sherullah and urged the government to install pumps and pipelines on the river and construct solar tube-wells to ensure un-interrupt water supply to them and their crops.
The area has 3000 population who would grow crops on 40,000 acres of land that has become barren due to the shortage of water.
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A leaseholders association is claiming victory over Haringey Council after an apparent U-turn over residents' rights.
The Haringey Leaseholders' Association (HLA) was squaring up for a high court battle on June 14 after council bosses decided to withdraw funding and recognition for borough-wide support groups.
But in an announcement two days earlier, Homes for Haringey – an arm's length management organisation (ALMO) handling the council's housing – and Haringey quashed the decision.
She said the reason for the decision to withdraw recognition and funds was to focus resources on estate based groups, rather than "unrepresentative" borough-wide ones.
But HFH agreed to "set aside" last year's decision to end recognition and pledged to consult residents much more.
"The HLA were never recognised by us, so this decision has no impact on their status. Our board meetings are open to the public and we have agreed the HLA can attend and be heard," she said.
However, the association disputes the claim stating the HLA has been recognised on four occasions with board minutes and bank statements described as "unequivocal" evidence of recognition.
"It's extraordinary that HFH should get this wrong," Nick said.
The HLA now claims the council faces a legal bill of £100,000, with HFH confirming each party has agreed to bear its own costs.
The spokeswoman refuted a HLA claim there was no legal contract in place between Haringey and HFH citing a two year extension until 2018 of its management agreement.
She went on to deny there was a link between HFH boss Andrew Billany's recent departure and the apparent last minute U-turn.


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Wine, food, travel: what could be sweeter
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A Heavenly Wine from Ancient Vines
Posted on July 23, 2014 Updated on August 13, 2014
To enter Deborah Hall's world requires traveling from a four-lane highway to a two-lane road, followed by a barely noticeable, rutted dirt track to an unmarked gate, and finally through a lavender-scented threshold into a cathedral-ceilinged converted barn. Hall's Gypsy Canyon vineyard, 50 miles northwest of Santa Barbara, is so tucked away and so off the grid you feel like you've stepped back in time. But this is precisely why I'm here—to taste her Gypsy Canyon Angelica, a fortified wine made with grapes from century-old vines using a recipe followed by Spanish missionaries in the 1700s.
On the wooden coffee table in her living room Hall sets out a plate of cheese and two glasses while a small dog pads around sniffing for treats and three others press their noses against the glass door. Hall is as warm as she is gracious and is equal parts earthy and ethereal. It's an apt description too for The Collector's Pinot Noir, which she pours as a prelude to the Angelica. It's a wine worthy of attention in its own right—finely chiseled and nicely concentrated, a world apart from the big, bold, fruity school of New World Pinots and one of the best I've had in three days of tastings. But it's also a critical part to Hall's story, which she begins to describe as we swirl, sniff and sip.
Pinot Noir is what lured Hall and her late husband from a comfortable life in Los Angeles to one closer to nature. When they bought the property in 1994 the arable land had been planted with lima beans, while cattle grazed in the surrounding hillsides. As they set about replanting with Pinot Noir they discovered an east-facing, sandy hillside of gnarly old vines overgrown with sagebrush. "They were barely recognizable as grape vines and produced lots of these tiny little berries," Hall tells me. At first the grapes were thought to be Zinfandel and for a few years she sold them to a local winery. A test at UC Davis in 2001, however, determined that they were actually Mission grapes, and, just like that, no one wanted them. Mission grapes (aka Pais in Chile and Criolla in Spain and Argentina) had been brought to the Americas in the 1500s by Spanish priests and used to make sacramental wine and brandy. At one time it was the most widely planted grape in California but has now dwindled around 1000 acres. One winemaker suggested she rip them out, but she loved these old vines and set out to discover their history.
Hall brings out a small dark bottle, and immediately you can tell this is something all together unique. The 375 ml bottles are hand blown and contain the winery's seal. "That's how they made their bottles back then, and I wanted to carry on that tradition." The labels too have a historical craftsman-like quality. The paper is handmade, printed with a 19th century manual letterpress and embossed with a depiction of the mission vine that had been painted on a mission wall by the Chumash Indians. As a final personal touch, the cork is sealed with wax from the vineyard's beehives.
As she pours the Angelica she pulls out a copy of the book that turned out to be her Holy Grail for Mission grape winemaking. She had discovered the old tome in the Santa Barbara mission, which held the archives of all 21 Spanish missions after they were secularized in 1833. The Franciscan priests, who had been sent from Spain to convert the native population to Catholicism, brought with them orange, apple, pear and fig seeds, as well as manuals for cultivating crops, animal husbandry, and most importantly for Hall, winemaking. There, among the stacks of old books written in Old Spanish she found the Agricultura General, a detailed guide for growing grapes and making wine published in 1777. "I liked the idea of the priests reading this by candle light," she says.
The book contained four recipes, but in reading through old correspondence Hall determined which technique produced the most favored result. Mission grapes make a fairly neutral, uninteresting dry wine and would easily spoil during transport between missions in the hot California sun. But when fortified, the wines become nuanced and delicious as well as more stable. Although Mission grapes had long gone out of fashion, Hall figured if the padres could make a delicious wine out of them so could she.
Hall lets the grapes ripen as late as possible, harvesting around 28 brix, which is usually in late October or early November. The grapes are then immediately pressed without any extended maceration as would be done with port grapes. Fermentation takes place in half-filled old French oak barrels, which no longer impart any oak flavor. When alcohol reaches 12% she adds neutral grape spirit to halt fermentation. This brings the total abv to 18% with 9% residual sugar. The wine then stays in barrel, on its lees (spent yeast), for another four years and is never topped up. The lees lend the wine an additional level of complexity and mouthfeel, while the exposure to oxygen brings about dried fruit and nutty flavors. At bottling time she takes a bit of wine from each aged barrel to create a final non-vintage blend. The result is a wine with a rosy, amber tint and a lighter body than you might be used to with dessert wines. It has a refreshing amount of acidity that perfectly balances out the sweetness, and tastes of raspberries, cherry jam and dried figs, sprinkled with a hint cinnamon. Hall likes to pair it with five-year-old Gouda, whose salty, crystalline nuggets provide a perfect foil for the wine's sweetness.
Sated with wine and cheese, we leave the dogs behind and head out into the three acres of Mission vines, which she named the Doña Marcelina vineyard after the area's first female winemaker. "I love to be out here in the spring when the grapes are flowering. They smell just like the wine." The sun is blisteringly hot. The fog that flows in every night from the nearby Pacific and cools the grapes (the reason the region has become a hotbed for Pinot Noir) burned off hours ago. Through local records Hall has managed to date the vines to 1887. Although the twisted, elephantine trunks, some a foot thick, look every bit their 127 years, the loose cluster of grapes shine a bright healthy green. In a few months they'll ripen into deep violet before being transformed into a sweet, beguiling drop of history.
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Protect Your Practice: A Guide to Cybersecurity for Irish Accountants 2018
by DC Networks | May 10, 2018 | IT Security | 1 comment
There are some staggering figures floating around the internet about cyber-security – for example the claim by Forbes magazine that cyber-crimes will cost the global economy £147 trillion by next year, an astonishing sum.
For some Irish accountancy firms, the updating of standards of accounting practice has led to a degree of unfamiliarity with new procedures and the requirement to learn and implement new systems can create a lack of confidence in performance.
2018 sees a further three standards coming into effect: IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments), IFRS 15 (Revenue from Customer Contracts) and IFRS 16 (Leases). This is an important point, because while standards convergence can be a pain, and upgrading and learning new standards can cut into productive hours, this can also be an opportunity to engage your staff with cybersecurity issues.
Rather than treating the two as separate training schemes, consider combining them and using ongoing harmonisation of international accounting standards as a way to reiterate guidance on cyber-attacks.
So what are cyber attacks, why should Irish accountants be aware of the risks and what can you do to protect your accountancy firm from these risks?
Cyber-crime in a nutshell
Any computer related threat can be classed as cybercrime, whether or not it's successful, so for example:
Digital theft of personal information
Cyber theft from your bank account
Exposure to viruses and ransomware, malware and adware (adware often contains spyware code, which can be used to record personal information such as passwords)
Bot-netting – when malware or some other crime allows the criminals to take control of your computers, they may use them as botnets, undertaking criminal activity which, when detected, will lead back to you, not the hidden controller of your systems
Password phishing – which can then be used to gather information from you or from third parties electronically
Vishing – a phone call, apparently from your tech support team, bank or a police officer can be a voice phishing (vishing) attempt to obtain passwords, dates of birth and other details that can then be used to access your computer systems.
Why do all these count as crimes, whether or not they are successful? Because recovery from even an unsuccessful cyber attack can cause the organisation time, money and reputation … exposure to threat as a result of weak cybersecurity is just as disabling, regardless of whether the attack succeeds or fails.
In addition, cybercrime is evolving with exponential rapidity. A single example from February 2018 shows the almost instantaneous proliferation of new waves of cyber attack. Something called a Memcached-based DDoS attack (where hundreds of thousands of requests and contacts swamp a website, shutting it down) was first spotted on 24 February 2018. By 28 February this had become an average of 372 attacks daily, and on 8 March, when the first patch to protect against Memcached DDoS attacks was launched, the average had risen to 1,628 DDoS attack events daily.
Don't think it could happen to you? Well the targets of this wave of attacks included:
Amazon, Avast, Google, Kaspersky, Minecraft, Pinterest, Playstation and Rockstar Games.
But this list of international giants is just the public tip of a vast iceberg that included thousands of small businesses: accountants and doctor surgeries, estate agents and law firms amongst them. And these smaller, less public businesses were focused on because they could be emptied of data that could then be used to launch 'primed' attacks on the bigger businesses.
How cyber-crime works
Let's imagine you want to break into Allied Irish Banks. You probably won't succeed without valid usernames and passwords but a big bank will be well protected. So if you're a cyber-criminal you'll attempt to get data from lower down the chain, from a bank manager's accountant or a loan supervisor's doctor, that might give you their passwords. Then, once inside the system, you can launch malware that sits and gathers up all the other passwords used by people logging onto the main computer. Within 24 hours you could have everything you need to hack the bank and transfer funds to your account in the Cayman Islands.
This isn't a far-fetched example. Back in 2013, a small accounting firm in Connecticut was the victim of such a hacker attack. The criminal accessed the computer mainframe, identified all the annual returns that had been completed but not yet filed, and altered details to pay more tax than required. He or she then sent the returns to the IRS and immediately filed refund requests in the hope of collecting the 'refunds' into a false account before the accountancy firm realised what had happened. 900 individuals and businesses were targeted and although the refunds were not paid, the hacker was never caught.
Protecting your accountancy practice from cyber attack
There's good news and bad news. While there is no one way to protect your business from cyber attacks, most of what you need to do to ensure your accountancy business is cyber-secure is simple, practical and cost-effective.
The human component of cybersecurity
The beginning and end of all security is awareness. Technology, although vital, can't guarantee safety, but awareness, education and diligence can. Any security system will be a combination of human diligence and technical expertise and delivering cybersecurity in accountancy means finding the right combination of personal vigilance and technical support to stay ahead of the threats without finding your business handicapped by too much red tape and complexity.
The problems that most Irish accountants are likely to experience in trying to create cybercrime savviness in their teams are threefold:
Senior team members who think that security is unimportant
Staff confusion about which applications and services require vigilance
Complacency about required security measures such as strong, regularly changed passwords.
This claim is supported by some evidence from a 2014 survey by Accounting Web, which found that while nearly 70% of accountants agreed that cyberattacks were at a high level, only 14% were actively protecting their businesses from cyberthreat.
As a result, many businesses will require the help of a consultant or at least need to ensure a senior team member is fully skilled in cybersecurity to educate, inform and deliver human skills that will keep the organisation safe. Technology is only as good as the people who use, misuse or fail to use it!
Let's start at the sticky end of cybersecurity – assuming something has gone wrong, badly wrong. What do you need to have in place to recover from a disaster? First and foremost, a good back-up system is essential, and in many cases that back-up system needs a back-up too. Why? Because many of us naturally choose to back up to a cloud based data storage but as the recent Memcached-based DDoS attacks showed, the most likely targets for concerted attack are the very companies that we're likely to be using to back up and store our data.
A secondary, local, backup system to some kind of removable device is vital if your back up partner experiences DDoS. A disaster recovery system can then utilise the back-up to restore information and allow work to continue while the threat is isolated. In addition, an effective disaster recovery plan should mean that you discover the problem or breach more quickly and allow you to adapt your disaster recovery systems to ensure that you've learned from the problem and created structures that prevent it happening again.
Cybersecurity threats in detail
Many people, watching malware attacks like the one which paralysed the Maersk shipping line in 2017, believe that this is the greatest threat to a business. But they're wrong. Analysis by a major threat analysis firm reveals that over 905 of cyber-attacks begin with a phishing email. For accountants, this email will usually look legitimate, appearing to come from a known, expected contact (such as Revenue IE), and ask for apparently logical information – a technique called spear phishing. Many people open such emails, and click on the links contained within them, without a second thought – sadly, they are much more likely to do so at work than at home because the risk isn't theirs, it's their employers.
Two part authentication can help protect your organisation from exposure to unauthorised access. Encryption of outgoing emails also protects you from being hacked and information you send out being used against you in a spear phishing attack. Finally, regular education about not clicking email links at work is also vital.
Hardware firewalls and antivirus gateways
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre* held a conference in Spring 2018 in which it called for every item that is part of the Internet of Things to have a 'best before' date. Why? Because the national body, which is part of GCHQ, believes that such items as routers and wireless hubs are the greatest threat to business security. This is because many organisations are relying on routers which can be well out of date, and can compromise all the data held in the business's data base.
'Gateway' anti-virus and anti-malware are often provided for the first couple of years, but then there are no more patches and the original provider may be bought out, merged or go out of business and then there's no support at all. Because it's not software, many firms, especially smaller ones, don't realise that hardware can also be compromised and expose them to cyber attack. Installing and updating gateways is important. Checking their continuing viability should be part of your ongoing cybersecurity review processes.
Pop-ups and Vishing attacks
An incredibly common and highly successful attack system is the browser popup that claims to be a warning from a reputable organisation such as Apple or Microsoft, claiming the personal computer has been infected, attacked or hacked and asking the reader to call a number to talk to an expert.
Unaware users make that call and soon find themselves talking to a personable and competent individual who, under the guise of 'removing' the malware, actually infects the computer often by installing ransomware. Alternatively they may download vast amounts of supposedly secure data and use it to launch further attacks. Staff education is essential to protect from such attacks.
'Sandbox' applications give computers the ability to access the internet without allowing reciprocal access from the internet to your computer. In other words, if somebody accidentally, or deliberately, downloads malware, any attempts to change the main computer system will be held in the sandbox rather than being allowed to alter the mainframe.
If there's one rule that needs to be understood by everybody in your organisation – it's that transporting data is a high risk operation. Whether it's data held on a USB drive or on a laptop, the physical movement of data has inherent problems for an accountancy firm.
First, because data can simply be lost: an M16 agent left his laptop in a tapas bar in 2000! Secondly, data gets corrupted – it's not unheard of for data-sticks to be dunked in cups of tea, trodden on or eaten by puppies. Thirdly, and most worryingly data theft is often straightforward. For example – many an accounting firm allows transport of software files like QuickBooks, because they are confident that the files are password protected. But unencrypted files aren't secure – many accounting software packages are easily hacked by commonly available utilities … which means that once a laptop is taken off a secured network and used domestically, the data it contains may be wide open to unscrupulous hackers.
Transported data has to be encrypted – nothing should be allowed to leave your office without encryption – it's a simple as that.
Wireless, cloud and remote access security
Many Irish accountants now use cloud based systems because they deliver more flexible working hours and more opportunity to communicate with clients about queries or issues at times that are good for them. It's a boost to productivity for sure, but it can also create risks. Ensure any cloud based files or SAAS systems you use offer two stage authentication. In addition, remote access to your own files or computers requires either a virtual private network or a two level authentication system – the bad habit of saving a direct shortcut to the system on a home computer puts all your data at risk.
Finally, you need to protect your network from wireless attack: guests may need to use your system for any number of reasons, but ensure that any visitors are given a guest network rather than direct access to your entire system – not because there are any doubts about the honesty and probity of your visitors but because you simply can't be sure that their own laptops or other devices aren't already infected or compromised.
In conclusion – although cybersecurity is a genuine threat to the Irish accountancy sector, simple, cost-effective and easily applicable solutions exist to protect you from risk and ensure your clients can have confidence in your data security.
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Cyber crimes especially related to personal data theft, are on the rise. Accountancy firms should invest in better office technology products and software to prevent the cyber crimes.
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The third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean, Cyprus is technically part of Western Asia. The island nation has an advanced, high-income economy and scores very high Human Development Index. It also has a very low crime rate, being one of the safest places in the world, particularly for tourists. The country is divided into two parts, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the north and Independent Republic of Cyprus in the south. The population is thus divided into Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots.
Legend has it the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, was born in Cyprus. Home to the majestic Mount Olympus, the country is also known as the playground of the Gods. There are a total of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country, one of them being the entire town of Paphos, an archaeological site from Antiquity. If that wasn't enough of reason to love Cyprus, the world's oldest wine label belongs comes from this region. Commandaria is recognized as the world's oldest named wine and dates back over 5000 years.
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Cyprus is known for its sunshine receiving sunshine for more than 300 days a year, nearly double the amount received in Britain. The region sees long, hot summers and mild, wet winters. If you're chasing the balmy weather, the warmest month is August, but it's usually very warm from early June to October.
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A Perfect 1-Week Belgium Itinerary by Train
Belgium is one of Europe's underrated gems.
Towns and cities stuffed with medieval buildings, soaring bell towers and meandering canals tell of its rich history. And the best beer, chocolate and waffles in the world are reasons enough to visit Belgium.
Furthermore, as this is a small country, it is possible to cover a lot of ground in just one week. But how should you make the best use of your precious week in Belgium?
This is where I can help. Based on multiple visits, I have crafted a one-week Belgium itinerary that will allow you to see the very best that this country can offer, without feeling frazzled in the process.
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Is Belgium Good for Solo Travel?
My top tip for spending a week in Belgium is to pick a few cities in which to base yourself, using them as hubs to visit other destinations as day trips. As you won't have to spend time moving between hotels, not to mention packing and unpacking, this helps you make the most of your precious time.
This is a small country and is blessed with an excellent train network that runs frequent services between the main cities. Furthermore, the centres of all of the places mentioned in this Belgium itinerary are within walking distance of the train station.
You can plan your train journeys here.
Where should you base yourself in Belgium?
Thanks to its excellent train connections, Brussels is one of the best cities to base yourself in Belgium. However, if you are in Belgium for one week, I recommend splitting your time between Brussels and Ghent, Antwerp or even Bruges. My preference is Ghent but Antwerp and Bruges are also good choices.
WHERE TO STAY IN BRUSSELS
To make the most of your time in Brussels, especially if you are a first-time visitor, stay in the city centre, close to the Grand Place and Brussels Central station.
Here are my recommendations:
Hotel Le Dixseptième
I stayed at this elegant boutique hotel in the heart of the city centre. It was a peaceful refuge and just two minutes from the train station,
Here are some other choices of accommodation that may suit other tastes and budgets:
B&B Villa 36
This 3-star guesthouse close to Brussels City Hall has garnered fabulous reviews. Breakfast is included in the room rates.
Cocoon Brussels
If you are up for a glamping experience on the doorstep of the Grand Place, this could be just the thing.
None of these places takes your fancy? Click here to find other great accommodation choices in Brussels.
WHERE TO STAY IN GHENT
When choosing accommodation in Ghent, base yourself in the city's historic centre to be close to the attractions included in this itinerary.
These are my recommendations:
Mid-range apartment
Snooz Ap Holiday & Business Flats
I stayed at this superb apartment in the heart of the historic city centre. The washing machine, Nespresso machine and roof terrace were welcome bonuses.
Mid-range hotel
B&B Inn Between
For a first-rate accommodation choice that is closer to the train station, take a look at this 4-star B&B.
B&B The Verhaegen
Ready to treat yourself? If so, stay at this guesthouse housed in a historic building in the heart of the city.
>>> None of these take your fancy? Explore other great accommodation choices in Ghent here.
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How many days do you need in Belgium?
If you are visiting Belgium as a city break to Brussels, then two days will allow you to hit its highlights, leaving room to try its beer, chocolates and waffles.
However, Belgium is so much more than Brussels. As a minimum, five days in Belgium will allow you to explore Ghent and Bruges and plus a few other cities.
Spend one week in Belgium and you will be able to visit all of these cities as well as some lesser-known places such as Leuven, Hasselt and Mechelen.
Make time to try the best chips and mayo on the planet!
What is the best time to visit Belgium?
For mild weather, fewer crowds and cheaper accommodation, visit Belgium between March and May, and in September and October.
During the summer months (June – August), you can look forward to warmer days and nights and more festivals. The flipside is that there are a lot more visitors.
Although winter in Belgium can be damp and grey and dreary, the twinkling lights and mulled wine of its Christmas markets will lift your spirits.
How to get to Belgium
Brussels, the capital city, is Belgium's main international transport hub.
Most flights to Belgium's capital land at Brussels International airport, 14 km northeast of the city centre. From here, regular trains run to the city's three main railway stations.
Brussels-Charleroi airport, 50 km south of the city centre, serves budget airlines. There is a shuttle bus service from here to the city centre.
Brussels is also a major international train hub, including the Eurostar train from London. You can even visit Brussels as an easy day trip from London.
Your week in Belgium is one of two halves. You will use Ghent as a base for the first three of four days, moving to Brussels for the second half of the week.
Of course, you can switch these around.
If you are travelling to Belgium by Eurostar, select "Brussels-Midi /Zuid + any Belgian Station" as your destination. This includes forward travel to and from Brussels to any station in the country on the same day as your Eurostar journeys.
Belgium itinerary: map
If you find it helpful to map things out, here's one showing the stops on this Belgium itinerary.
One week in Belgium. Map data @ Google 2022.
DAY 1: GHENT
St Michael's Bridge, Ghent
Why visit Ghent?
Ghent is picture-postcard perfect. It has oodles of history and culture, friendly locals, glorious architecture and meandering canals. It is also home to a lively bar scene and to a growing number of breweries.
Best of all, Ghent attracts a fraction of the visitors that descend on its showier neighbour, Bruges.
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Best things to do in Ghent
GAZE AT THE MYSTIC LAMB IN ST. BAVO'S CATHEDRAL
Jan van Eyck's masterpiece, the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, aka The Ghent Altarpiece, has been restored to its former luminous glory and is sited in the cathedral's Villa Chapel.
ADMIRE THE VIEW FROM ST. MICHAEL'S BRIDGE
This Ghent landmark offers the best vantage point from which to admire the city centre and its iconic quays, the Graslei and the Korenlei.
CLIMB GHENT'S BELFRY
Ascend to the viewing platform at the top of the UNESCO-listed Belfort of Ghent for a bird's eye view of the city centre.
TAKE A BOAT TOUR ON GHENT'S CANALS
Learn more about the city on a relaxing 50-minute trip along Ghent's canals.
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VISIT THE CASTLE OF THE COUNTS
Venture behind the forbidding walls and turrets of Het Gravensteen to learn more about Ghent's history and for fabulous views over Ghent's city centre.
JOIN A BEER TOUR WITH A LOCAL
This excellent beer tour was my favourite thing to do in Ghent. Liselot, our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, introduced us to five types of Belgian beer in three bars.
>>> CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TOUR
Ghent travel tips
Depending on what you plan to do, the CityCard Gent can be excellent value. As ever, do the maths to see if it is likely to save you money.
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Ghent St. Peter's Station is a 30-minute walk to the historic city centre. However, tram line 1 runs from the station to the city centre every ten minutes.
DAY 2: ANTWERP
Travel time from Ghent to Antwerp by train: 1 hour
Why visit Antwerp?
With its striking modern architecture, hipster coffee bars, superb restaurants and vintage clothing shops, Antwerp is Belgium's capital of cool. However, this modern city retains reminders of its 16th Century golden age with magnificent medieval churches and Rubens legacy.
Best things to do in Antwerp
SEE THE RUBENS QUARTET IN THE ONZE-LIEVE-VROUWEKATHEDRAAL
Antwerp's Cathedral of Our Lady is one of Belgium's finest Gothic churches and is home to four early paintings by Peter Paul Rubens.
EXPLORE ANTWERP'S GROTE MARKT
Close to the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal is the Grote Markt, which is lined with restored medieval guildhalls and the Stadhuis.
VISIT THE UNESCO-LISTED MUSEUM PLANTIN-MORETUS
Occupying the former mansion of the 16th Century printer Christopher Plantin, this museum is another work by Rubens and the world's two oldest surviving orienting presses.
VISIT RUBEN'S HOUSE (RUBENHUIS)
Antwerp's favourite son lived in this mansion for most of his adult life and it was restored and opened as a museum in 1946. Its permanent collection includes works by Rubens as well as his peers and contemporaries, including Anthony van Dyck.
DAY 3: BRUGES
Travel time from Ghent to Bruges by train: 30 minutes
Why visit Bruges?
Bruges deserves its many accolades. With its tangle of medieval buildings lining a labyrinth of narrow canals, this is one of western Europe's most beautiful cities.
Try to ignore the tourist crowds. You would be crazy to spend a week in Belgium and not visit Bruges.
Best things to do in Bruges
TAKE A CHOCOLATE TOUR OF BRUGES
Crammed with more than 70 chocolate shops, Bruges is a chocoholic's dream. Do your own DIY chocolate tour of Bruges to taste the best and learn more about Belgian chocolate at Choco-Story.
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CLIMB THE BELFORT
At the heart of Bruges is its Belfort, which occupies the south side of the Markt. Climb the narrow belfry staircase to the roof for fabulous views over the city.
VENERATE THE PHIAL OF THE HOLY BLOOD
Helig Bloed Basiliek (Basilica of the Holy Blood) is named after one of the holiest relics in medieval Europe, a phial purporting to hold a few drops of Jesus's blood.
CRUISE THE CANALS OF BRUGES
See the best of this UNESCO-listed city by taking a cruise along its waterways.
TAKE IN THE VIEW AT ROZENHOEDKAAI
A strong contender for the prettiest location in Bruges, the much-photographed Quay of the Rosary marks the spot where the Groenerei and Dijver canals meet.
DAY 4: BRUSSELS
Travel time from Ghent to Brussels by train: 35 minutes
Grand Place, Brussels
Why visit Brussels?
Brussels is the Marmite of Belgium: you will love it or hate it. Whilst I don't hate it, I'm not that keen on it either. But what is beyond doubt is that Brussels is one of the best bases in Belgium for day trips by train.
The city is not without its charms.
It is lively and cosmopolitan. Brussels' Grand Place is jaw-dropping, it has some of the best Art Nouveau architecture to be found anywhere and some charming squares.
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Best things to do in Brussels
ADMIRE THE BUILDINGS OF THE GRAND PLACE
Home to Brussels' gable-roofed guildhouses and its Hôtel de Ville, this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of Europe's most magnificent squares.
STROLL THROUGH THE MONT DES ARTS
This landscaped garden and stone staircase connects the Lower Town and Upper Town. From its terrace, there are fine views of Brussels.
TAKE TIME OUT IN THE PLACE DU PETIT SABLON
The small and pretty Place du Petit Sablon is a refuge from the busy city and close to the lovely Church of Our Lady of Victories at the Sablon (Notre Dame du Sablon).
STOP FOR COFFEE IN ROYAL GALLERIES OF SAINT HUBERT (GALERIES ROYALES SAINT-HUBERT)
These magnificent glass-vaulted galleries form one of Europe's oldest and finest indoor shopping arcades. This is a great spot to stop for a coffee or a refreshing Belgian beer.
DELVE INTO ART NOUVEAU AT THE VICTOR HORTA MUSEUM
Housed in the former residence and studio of Victor Horta, one of the movement's leading lights, this museum is an Art Nouveau wonderland.
HAVE THE BEST WAFFLE OF YOUR LIFE
You cannot leave Belgium without trying a waffle and one of my favourites was at Aux Gaufres De Bruxelles. Grab a pavement table and savour.
DAY 5: LEUVEN
Travel time from Brussels to Leuven by train: 25 minutes
Leuven's Grand Beguiage
Why visit Leuven?
The small university city of Leuven is one of Belgium's treasures.
It has a UNESCO-listed library, Belgium's oldest botanical garden and a magnificent town hall. But it is perhaps best known as the home of Stella Artois beer.
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Best things to do in Leuven
TOUR LEUVEN'S STADHUIS
Leuven has one of the most magnificent Gothic town halls that I have ever seen, giving the one in Brussels a run for its money. Today, the Stadhuis is used mainly for weddings and other functions, but you can visit its historic rooms on one of the daily tours.
ADMIRE THE LAST SUPPER IN ST. PETER'S CHURCH
Across Grote Markt from the Stadhuis is Sint-Pieterskerk (St. Peter's Church), which is home to The Last Supper by Dirk Bouts. This exceptional piece of 15th Century art shows Christ and his disciples in a typical Flemish dining room.
VISIT LEUVEN'S UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
For the price of one ticket, you get to visit the library's magnificent wood-panelled reading room and climb its 74-metre tall bell tower for sweeping views over Leuven.
STOP TO SMELL THE ROSES IN LEUVEN'S BOTANICAL GARDEN
Founded in 1738 by the University of Leuven, the tranquil Leuven Botanical Garden (De Kruidtuin Leuven in Dutch) is the oldest botanical garden in Belgium. Covering an area of over two hectares, it has a wide variety of trees, plants, flowers and shrubs.
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EXPLORE LEUVEN'S GREAT BEGUINAGE
The UNESCO-listed Groot Begijnhof of Leuven is it is one of the largest remaining beguinages in the Low Countries. This labyrinth of cobbled streets, straddling two canals is a wonderful area to stroll around.
DAY 6: HASSELT
Travel time from Brussels to Hasselt by train: 80 minutes
Japanese Garden, Hasselt
Why visit Hasselt?
Although Hasselt is a longer day trip from Brussels, it is well worth it. This unassuming small city has the largest authentic Japanese garden in Belgium, some of the best street art in Belgium and a museum dedicated to Belgian gin.
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Best things to do in Hasselt
RELAX IN JAPANSE TUIN HASSELT
Covering an area of six acres, the Japanese Garden of Hasselt is the real deal. Designed as a traditional 17th Century garden, it has ponds filled with koi carp, a tea house, a Shinto shrine and a peace bell. Visit in late Spring for the dazzling display of cherry blossom.
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DISCOVER BELGIAN GIN AT THE JENEVER MUSEUM, HASSELT
Learn more about jenever, a Belgian gin, when you visit the Jenever Museum Hasselt. At the end of the self-guided museum tour, conduct a spot of empirical booze research at the tasting bar with your free shot.
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DISCOVER HASSELT'S STREET ART
Hasselt is one of Europe's great street art cities and you can explore its murals on a self-guided tour. Simply download the free Street Art Cities app.
EXPLORE HASSELT'S BEGUINAGE
Hasselt's beguinage is another of the 13 in Belgium that have been collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and was home to beguines until 1886. Today, it is the site of the House for Contemporary Art, Design & Architecture.
DAY 7: MECHELEN
Travel time from Brussels to Mechelen by train: 30 minutes
Mechelen's Grand Beguinage
Why visit Mechelen?
Home of the primate of Belgium and the country's ecclesiastical capital, Mechelen is brimming with charm and history. This hidden gem is an easy day trip from Brussels and is mercifully crowd-free.
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Best things to do in Mechelen
EXPLORE MECHELEN'S BEGUINAGES
Mechelen has two beguinages. Klein Begijnhof (Small Beguinage)) was the first to be founded, with beguines living there from 1256.
Mechelen's UNESCO-listed Groot Begijnhof (Large Beguinage) was founded at the end of the 16th Century and features a Baroque church and many convents.
REFLECT ON BELGIUM'S DARK PAST
During the Nazi occupation of Belgium (1940 – 1945), Mechelen's Dossin was chosen as the transit point for those destined for the concentration camps of eastern Europe. These dark times are recalled over three floors at Kazerne Dossin, the excellent museum across the road from the barracks.
STROLL ALONG THE RIVER DIJLE
Explore Mechelen by walking along the Dijle Path. This pontoon walkway extends from the charming Haverwerf as far as the city's Botanic Garden.
TASTE THE LOCAL BREW
Gouden Carolus, one of Belgium's best beers is brewed in Mechelen. Learn more on a 90-minute tour of Het Anker brewery, which includes tasting two of their Gouden Carolus beers and a small present.
Not everyone has the same interests and tastes, and perhaps some of these cities don't rock your boat. If that is the case, here are a few other destinations you should consider adding to your Belgium itinerary.
DINANT – As pretty as a picture postcard, Dinant lies alongside the River Meuse in the Ardennes and is where Leffe beer began.
YPRES – The heart of the World War I battlefields
OSTEND – For rolling sand dunes and the chance to dip your toe into the chilly waters of the North Sea.
TOURNAI – Home to a magnificent UNESCO-listed cathedral (undergoing restoration in 2022)
LIÈGE – For some of the best waffles and beer in the world.
But how should you adapt this itinerary if you have only five days in Belgium?
To maximise your time, I recommend sticking with one base. Faced with a tough choice, I would plump for Ghent and visit Brussels, Bruges, Leuven and Antwerp as day trips.
The downside of using Ghent as a base for day trips is that its train station is not as conveniently located as those in Brussels. However, if you want to stay in Ghent's historic centre and don't fancy walking to the train station you can hop on the frequent tram service.
Belgium is an easy solo travel destination. It is compact, has an excellent transport infrastructure and has both history and hipster culture in spades.
You need not be lonely as a solo traveller in Belgium. There is a lively bar and restaurant scene and taking a beer tour in either Brussels or Ghent is an excellent way to meet other travellers.
A priority for women who are travelling alone solo travellers is staying safe as a solo traveller.
As a whole, Belgium is a relatively safe solo travel destination. That said, I found that the immediate vicinity of Brussels Centrale station was not too pleasant after dark. Ghent felt far more relaxed.
In recent years, there has also been the threat of terrorist attacks.
As ever, a little bit of common sense goes a long way. Although Belgian cities have low crime rates, remain vigilant. Keep your belongings close to you and use your hotel safe to store valuables.


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4 - Toothpaste. Place a small dab of toothpaste on any pimples you have before going to bed. Doing this will dry out the pimple and leave our skin oil free. This is one of the most popular and most effective ways to combat pimples and blackheads.
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Curing your acne problems and clearing up your skin will make a big difference in how you see yourself, and how other people see you. You will be better looking and gain self confidence. I hope you find these tips useful and here's wishing you clearer and healthier looking skin.


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El  Salto del Caballo es un recinto de propiedad municipal en el que juega sus partidos como local el CD Toledo. Equipo al que este le está cedido hasta 2035. Situado en la ciudad de Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, España.

Historia
El Estadio Salto del Caballo recibe este nombre debido a que el terreno en el que fue construido se solían disputar pruebas hípicas, realizadas por las caballerizas militares de la Academia de Infantería.

El fútbol llegó a la ciudad de Toledo a finales del siglo XX. Los primeros equipos nacieron de la gran presencia de militares que había, y de la Fábrica de Armas de Toledo. Había 4 equipos diferentes que eran La Gimnástica, El Rácing, La Cultural de la Fábrica de Armas y la Academia de Infantería. Intentaron crear un equipo con diferentes jugadores de otros pueblos, y así, en 1928, nació la Sociedad de Foot-Ball de Toledo Esta sociedad abrió el Campo de Palomarejos en 1932, pero con la Guerra Civil, todo lo que se hizo fue en vano.

Este campo de fútbol fue sede del equipo de la ciudad, el CD Toledo. Con motivo de la Guerra Civil, el equipo tuvo que desplazarse al Campo Municipal Carlos III, campo en el que actualmente juega la Unión Deportiva Santa Bárbara, mientras se construía cerca del río Tajo, el Estadio Municipal Salto del Caballo.

Partido contra el Real Madrid
El día 13 de diciembre del año 2000, el CD Toledo abría sus puertas al Real Madrid, que era en ese momento el campeón de la Champions League. El partido se disputaba en la capital de Castilla-La Mancha, en la Copa del Rey. El Real Madrid, se presentaba en el estadio del Salto del Caballo, que en ese momento disputaba la Segunda División B de España, con jugadores que en este momento eran estrellas, como eran Fernando Hierro o Fernando Morientes.

El partido comenzó de forma trágica para los Blancos, y en el minuto 6 de encuentro el CD Toledo se adelantaba en el marcador con un gol de Israel.  El partido seguía yendo de cara para el club castellanomanchego, que en el minuto 15, aumentó su ventaja con un gol de Cidoncha. Por su parte, el equipo madrileño, puso un tanto a su marcador minutos después, Savio Bortolini fue el autor del gol.

Inauguración
El 23 de noviembre de 1973, se inauguró con un partido entre el CD Toledo y el Atlético de Madrid. El primer gol de la historia en este campo lo anotó Luis Aragonés de penalti. Empató Félix Aranda de falta. Finalmente, anotaron Luis Aragonés de nuevo y Paco Melo para dejar el marcador final de 1-3 con derrota para los del Toledo y una gran victoria para los Rojiblancos.

Partidos internacionales

Selección sub-21 fútbol

Referencias

Estadios de fútbol de Castilla-La Mancha
Estadios de fútbol inaugurados en 1973
Estadios de fútbol de España de los años 1970
Arquitectura de Toledo
Deporte en Toledo
Arquitectura en Castilla-La Mancha en el siglo XX
Arquitectura de España de 1973
Fútbol en España en 1973
Club Deportivo Toledo


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Everyday Icon #1 The Chupa Chups lollipop
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In many ways the Chupa Chups lollipop, invented in 1958, is a bona-fide design classic. The invention of Spanish businessman Enric Bernat, it was the first sweet on a stick that truly captured the imagination of children, thus liberating them (and their parents) from the tyranny of sticky fingers.
It was also the first sweet to be placed in a jar on the counter, directly in view of its principal consumers. Prior to this, sweets had been marketed to adults and kept on tall shelves - a universe away from an impulse buy. It even had a clever name, Chupa Chups, taken from the Spanish verb chupar, to suck.
Realising though that however great a product is it's nothing without a good logo to help brand it, Bernat called upon the services of an artist friend of his. Sitting at a pavement café with Bernat one day in 1969, Salvador Dalí, yes, the Salvador Dalí, scribbled away furiously on the pages of a discarded newspaper and, within an hour, had come up with the sweet's famous daisy logo.
Salvador Dalí in 1954 and the Chupa Chups logo he designed in 1969
Acutely aware of presentation, Dalí insisted that his design be placed on top of the lolly, rather than the side, so that it could always be viewed intact. It's proved to be one of the most enduring pieces of branding ever and one that's still used today, four billion sales later. It's quite literally your chance to own a Dalí for chump change.
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We at RSM Uniforms maintain different colors of polo uniform plain T shirts in 200 to 220 gsm. These T shirts are made from 100 percent cotton material. We maintain these many colors in plain polo T shirts. These T shirts are durable, comfortable to wear and can be embroidered with your brand logo. Even printing is possible on the T shirts.
Are you in need of plain polo T shirts at a low budget call us now and we would be happy to help you.
Call us now at 044 – 48613043 and we would be glad to assist you with your T shirt requirement.