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8D7N Beijing + Chengde Summer Family Fun
Tiananmen Square, Tiananmen Tower, Monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall, Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, National Theatre, Forbidden City, Tongrentang, Olympic Park, Science &Technology Hall, Great Wall, Farm, foot massage, Summer Palace, Longevity Hill, Kunming Lake, Pearl Shop, Royal Shadow Puppy, Youth Palace, Tsinghai University, Imperial Summer Resort, Huairou Movie Studio, Trishaw ride, Hutongs, Siheyuan Houses, Tea House, Beijing Zoo, Shijingshan Theme Park, Silk Show Room, Yaxiu Market, cultural show, Temple of Heaven, Wangfujing Street
Stay luxury hotel throughout: 5-star Beijing Marriott Hotel or similar
Exchange Learning experience with Local student in Beijing Youth Palace
Enjoy kinds of entertainment in Shijingshan Theme Park known as Beijing's Disneyland
View Giant Panda at Beijing Zoo. Enjoy plucking fresh fruit in the farm
Beijing Huairou China Movie Studio
Visit World- renowned Tsinghai University
Watch grand fantasy Cultural Show "Golden Mask Dynasty "
Delicacies: Beijing Quanjude Roast Duck, Imperial Meal, Dumpling Feast, Old Beijing Family Cuisine, You's Steamboat, Classic Snacks, Daheng Cantonese Cuisine, Claypot Feast , Hangzhou Flavour, Chengde Stewed Dish
Day 1: Singapore-Beijing (MOB/B/L/D)
Assemble at Changi Airport for your flight to Beijing. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for accommodation.
Day 2: Beijing (B/L/D)
Start the day by visiting Tiananmen Square. The Tiananmen Tower, Monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall for the People and Mao Zedong Memorial Hall are the main sites on the Square. Take a view of newly-built National Theatre. Then proceed to the Forbidden City also known as Imperial Palace, once the home of emperors. Within the Forbidden City is the Imperial Palace. It is a remarkable complex of palaces and halls comprising 9,000 rooms. Next visit Tongrentang, a famous China traditional medicine shop with a-hundred-year history. After lunch, head for the Olympic Park which houses key venues such as the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium and the "Water Cube" National Aquatics Center. After an outlook of these two buildings, we will go to visit Science &Technology Hall.
Today's highlight will surely be the Great Wall - one of mankind's greatest engineering achievements. First built during the spring and Autumn Period (770-467 BC), and extended from dynasty to dynasty, it meanders for some 6,400km, across mountains and valleys to keep the barbarians out and maintain the serenity of the "Middle Kingdom". Next take a visit for the Farm where you can enjoy plucking fruits at your own expense. After that, proceed to experience foot massage for relaxation.
After breakfast, visit the immaculate Summer Palace also known as Yiheyuan. This Imperial Garden covers an area of 290 hectares. Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake are the few beautiful sites in Summer Palace. Next visit Pearl Shop. After a view of the interesting Royal Shadow Puppy , we proceed to Youth Palace, another main base of youth education where kids can learn painting, music, dance & other CCA. Also you have chance to exchange learning experience with local students there. Next head for the world-renowned Tsinghai University for a visit of the campus.
Day 5: Beijing - Chengde - Beijing (B/L/D)
After breakfast, coach to Chengde. Visit Chengde Imperial Summer Resort, the largest royal garden in China. The garden was built during the Qing Dynasty when the Qing Emperors used to go there frequently during summer to escape from the summer heat. Thereafter, travel back to Beijing. En route, make a visit to Huairou Movie Studio, where you may get some knowledge about the movie production.
This morning enjoy a Trishaw ride touring the Hutongs and local Siheyuan Houses where you will know more about the culture, history and lifestyle of old Beijing. Also learn how to make dumpling there. Then proceed to visit Tea House. Next stop is Beijing Zoo, which is one of the largest zoos in the world, where you will view the giant Panda.
Day 7: Beijing (B/L)
Today, continue your tour to Shijingshan Theme Park .With different theme zones, landscapes, games and amusement, you may enjoy kinds of entertainments and facilities etc. All those heart-quaking experience will bring you into this colorful happy journey. Next visit Silk Show Room before enjoy your shopping spree at Yaxiu Market. After dinner sit back and watch the grand cultural show Golden Mask Dynasty (In case of any unforeseen circumstances, the Show will be replaced by Beijing Zhiye)
Day 8: Beijing -Singapore (B/L)
This morning proceed to Temple of Heaven, which was used for worshipping the heavens & prayer for good harvest by the Ming and Qing dynasty. Later, proceed to Wangfujing Street for your shopping spree till departure transfer to the airport for your flight back to Singapore. We hope you have enjoyed your vacation with CTC Travel!
Compulsory tour (RMB450/Adult, RMB300/Child below 1.2m in height): Gongfu Show+ Summer Palace boat ride+ Silk Market+ Qianmen Street + Beihai Park
Actual sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice
In the event of discrepancy between Chinese and English itineraries, refer to the former
3D2N Singapore Airlines Beijing, Guangzhou Or Shanghai Promotion
Package Price Includes:
Return economy airfare Singapore-Shanghai-Singapore on Singapore Airlines on "T "class
2 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
5D4N Hong Kong/Shenxhen
Golden Bauhinia Square, Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, , **Jewel shop, Ginseng shop
Museum, Pyramid, The Amon Temple, Grand Canyon, Tal Mahal, Sydney Opera House, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Eiffel Tower, Eiffel Tower, Shenzhen Roasted Goose
Day 1: Arrival Hong Kong
Depart Singapore to Hong Kong, upon arrival transfer to hotel (set-in-coach) for check-in.
Day 2: Hong Kong/Shen Zhen
This morning proceed for the complimen-tary half-day city tour, which include Golden Bauhinia Square, Victoria Peak (Mid-Level), Repulse Bay, Aberdeen fishing village, **Jewel shop and Ginseng shop. Later in the afternoon, be transferred to Shen-then by KCR Electrical train.
Day 3: Shen Zhen (B/L/D)
After buffet breakfast in hotel, proceed to Shenzhen city tour & Museum, and then transfer to The Window of the World. There are a total of 118 scenic spots which include Pyramid and The Amon Temple of Karnak, Grand Canyon, Tal Mahal, Sydney Opera House, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Eiffel Tower and more. The 108-meter-tall Eiffel Tower can be reached by elevator so tourists could have a bird's eye view of Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The famous Shenzhen Roasted Goose, Pigeon Dinner will be served.
Day 4: Shenzhen / Hong Kong (B)
This morning free at own leisure, after-noon return to Hong Kong by train. Upon arrival in Kowloon Train Station, own ar-rangement to hotel.
Day 5: Depar Hong Kong
Free at leisure until is time to be transferred to airport for your return flight to Singapore with fond memories of your holiday.
8D7N Shanghai and Her Amazing Neighbours
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Arriving in Shanghai and being given the chance to explore towns off the normal tourist routes make this holiday an unforgettable time.
Spend the first 2 days of this 8 day trip in beautiful Shanghai where you will be able to explore monuments such as the Shanghai World-Financial Centre, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, and the futuristic Bund.
Naturists will feel right at home when visiting The Yellow Mountains in Huangshan which has tall granite peaks, hot springs, and breath taking views.
Travelling to and from the city of Shanghai, this 8 day trip encompasses all that is necessary for an amazing and unforgettable holiday.
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Day 1: Arrival - Shanghai
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your Private Tour Guide who will accompany you as you transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Shanghai.
Day 2: Shanghai (B)
Highlights: Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, The Shanghai World Financial Center, Jiangnan Silk Shop and Workshop. Yuyuan Garden (1 hour): Yuyuan Garden is located in the center of Shanghai old quarters. It was a private garden built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty, with typical Chinese classic architecture and style. The complex covers an area of 2 hectares, with rockeries, pavilions, ponds and corridors. Yuyuan Garden is surrounding by a busy market place, where visitors can find everything from popular local snacks, handicrafts, antiques and souvenirs to some famous time-honored restaurants. The Bund (40 minutes): This 1.5-kilometer-long embankment runs along the western bank of Huangpu River. On its west side it is the "architecture gallery" with 52 well-preserved old European style buildings. Once the major trading and commercial center of old Shanghai, the Bund has now taken on new vitality, with futuristic developments, chic restaurants, top end shops and bars offer plenty to see and do-and by night it's magic! Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall (1 hour): A short walk across Renmin Square from the Shanghai Museum, this is a fascinating insight into Shanghai's future. The 2nd floor has a giant walk around model of the city, and other floors have great displays, interactive exhibitions and walk throughs of aspects such as the ports, greening, leisure etc. The Shanghai World Financial Center (40 minutes): Shanghai World Financial Center is located in Pudong District, reaching a height of 492 meters (1,615 feet). It is now a new landmark of prosperous Shanghai. It was the second tallest building in the world when it was completed in 2007. Its observation deck, at 474 meters (1,555 feet) above the ground, is currently the tallest in the world. The multi-function skyscraper consists of hotels, apartments, restaurants, shopping malls, offices and observation decks. Overnight in Shanghai.
Day 3: Shanghai - Suzhou (B)
After Breakfast, your private tour guide and driver will escort you from Shanghai to Suzhou. Highlights: Tongli, Tongli Cruise. Tongli: Tongli town has a history of more than one thousand years. There are over hundreds of gardens established in Ming dynasty and Qing dynasty, temples, cartilages and former residence of eminent souls. Fifteen rivers divide the town into seven islands and fortynine sets of historic bridges connect the town as a whole.Tongli Cruise (30 minutes): Tongli Cruise is the best way to experience this water town. Overnight in Suzhou.
Day 4: Suzhou - Huangshan (B)
Highlights: Humble Administrators Garden, The Grand Canal (Cruising by Hand-operated Boat), Rickshaw ride. Humble Administrators Garden (1.5 hours): The garden is the best representative of Chinese classical gardens, constructed in the Ming dynasty, which focuses on a central pond with pavilions, terraces, chambers, and towers located nearby, the garden is divided into three parts: the eastern, middle and western parts. At 5 hectares the largest of these beautiful gardens, it is one of the most famous one. It provides everyone with pleasure. Don't miss the Garden Museum - actually don't miss any of these lovely places. Tourists may wear comfortable shoes, as there's a lot of walking here. The Grand Canal (Cruising by Hand-operated Boat) (40 minutes): The Grand Canal ranks alongside the Great Wall of China as the country's greatest engineering achievement and it is the longest man-made waterway in the world.Cruising on the Canal (about 30-40 minutes), you can see the local peoples' life. Known as the land of rice and fish, Suzhou city has a network of picturesque lakes and canals both large and small, which all link in eventually to the Grand Canal. The view from the little boats that ply the smaller canals is enchanting, whilst the traffic on the Grand Canal reminds you of Suzhou that it was the original source of the 'sea' silk road Rickshaw ride (1.5 hours): Through the old streets & Hutongs in Suzhou, you will see local people's life. The No.1 Silk Factory (1 hour): Suzhou is famous for its silk products. Tourists may go and see how the silk is processed from worm to the final product, and some of the silk history of in China. There's also an opportunity to buy something beautiful from the showroom, or just enjoy the goods on display. Then transfer from Suzhou to Huangshan by overnight train. (Train No. K8418/K8419 Dep 18:50pm Arr 09:05am)
Day 5: Overnight train to Huangshan
Place & Transport: Overnight train to Huangshan. Highlights: Train station Transfer (Huangshan), The Yellow Mountains, Yungu Cable Car, Huizhou Culture Museum. The Yellow Mountains (6 hours): Located in the south of Anhui Province, with an area of about 1,200 square kilometers, known as "the loveliest mountain in China", famous for magnificent scenery whatever the season: granite peaks piercing the clouds, strangely shaped rocks and gnarled trees, hot springs, waterfalls, wonderful outlooks and over 1500 plant species. No traffic within the core area of about 150 square kilometres, accessible by cable car or on foot. Many enticing walks of all grades, all include some steps. Yungu Cable Car (10 minutes): You can enjoy the scenery along the way to the yellow mountain by cable car. Huizhou Culture Museum : Located at the south side of Tunxi aiport Yingbin Avenue and adjacent to Hui-hang high way entrance, Huizhou culture museum covers a land area of 10.4 hectares and an architecture area of 1.4 hectares. With more than 100,000 historical relics varying from ancient ceramics and pottery, ink stone, Huizhou ink stick, paintings, calligraphy, carvings in stone, brick and wood, bronze ware, jade and old local books and documents to some others, Huizhou culture museum fully bring forth the feature of local culture.
Day 6: Huangshan - Hangzhou (B)
Highlights: Yungu Cable Car, Hongcun Village, Xidi Village, Hotel to bus station Transfer (Huangshan), Express bus station transfer (Hangzhou). Yungu Cable Car (10 minutes): You can enjoy the scenery along the way to the yellow mountain by cable car. Hongcun Village (1.5 hours): It's located in the place which is about 10 kilometers off the northeast part of Yixian County. An ancient village over 800 years old leaning against Mt.Huangshan, it is folded in the fog of the Mt Huangshan, which makes it look like a natural landscape painting. The famous film "Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon" was made here. Surrounded by a picturesque moat with bridges to the village and a half-moon shaped pond in the centre, it is a favourite haunt of artists and students who often stay with local families to paint here. Laid out to represent a buffalo, it is one of the prettiest places in the area, known as the Chinese town in the pictures and has been listed by UNESCO for its beauty and largely undeveloped traditional streets and houses. Various halls, dwellings and an old school are open to visitors. Xidi Village (1.5 hours): Xidi (the World Cultural Heritage site) is located at the foot of Mt.Huangshan. It's 54 kilometers away from Huangshan City. First built 900 years ago in Song Dynasty, its traditional architecture is well preserved. The buildings and the street patterns, reflect the socio-economic structure of an enduring period of Chinese history. Don't miss the magnificent memorial archway. Then transfer from Huangshan to Hangzhou. Arrive Hangzhou, check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Hangzhou.
Day 7: Hangzhou - Shanghai (B)
Place & Transport: Hangzhou to Shanghai Train No. D5680 (Hangzhou Railway Station Railway Station - Shanghai South Railway Station) Dep 18:25 - Arr 19:43.Highlights: Lingyin Temple, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, The West Lake (including the Island on the lake), Meijiawu Tea Plantation and Tea Shop. Lingyin Temple (2 hours): Lingyin Temple is one of the ten most famous ancient Buddhist temples in China. It also houses various Buddhist literature and treasures situated in front of the Temple, and is famous for its more than 470 stone carvings of Buddhist figures, which dated from the 10th to 14th centuries. Meijiawu Tea Plantation (1 hour): Tea village is seated at the hinterland of West Lake Park and it boasts the most important tea production basis. Here you are in an original natural environment, just relax your feelings and enjoy the special tea culture, taste the fragrant tea while appreciating the beautiful village scenery. The West Lake (including the Island on the lake) (1 hour): West Lake has an area of 5.6 square kilometers (2.2 square miles) and is the symbol of Hangzhou which lies on its banks and is a place of tranquility. A visit to Fairy Island is worth it to see on of the Ten Best Views of West Lake - Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. The occasional pagoda and Chinese-style arched bridges add atmosphere to the tree-lined walkways, verdant islands and hills make West Lake a very special part of any China experience. Meijiawu Tea Plantation and Tea Shop: Meijiawu Tea Village is located in the western part of West Lake scenic area. It has a history of over 600 years. Situated among lush green hills, it is a rustic, natural scenic spot. Visitors can have a tea culture experience by seeing tea picking and processing. It also showcases tea products of all kinds including Jasmine tea, Dragon Well tea, Green tea, Black tea, and Wulong tea. Visitors can buy the tea in the tea shop. Then proceed for the transfer from Hangzhou to Shanghai by train. Overnight in Shanghai.
Day 8: Shanghai - Departure (B)
After breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure until your transfer to the Shanghai airport in time for your departure flight.
Train travel transportation for Suzhou to Huangshan & Hangzhou to Shanghai.
Hotel accommodation in shared twin room with daily breakfast.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
Airport Meet and Greet and return airport transfers.
Private Local Guide - English speaking & Driver.
All Transfers & Transportation with private air-con vehicle.
Entrance Fees as mentioned in the itinerary.
Our Services Do Not Includes:
International Flights (quoted separately).
Visa for China Compulsory for most nationalities prior arrival.
Meals other than mentioned above.
Personal Expenses, (drinks, laundry, telephone, etc.)
Travel Insurance. (We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance that covering emergency medical evacuation)
Other Services not clearly indicated in the package inclusions above.
5D4N Macau + Zhuhai + Shenzhen (Land Only)
Fish Woman Statue, Lover's Road, New Yuan Ming Palace, 1 hour Foot Massage
Overseas Chinese Town, OCT Bay Water show, Dongmen Street
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Day 1: Arrival Macau — Zhuhai (L/D)
Upon arrival at Macau Airport, meet for transfer to Zhuhai. Enioy a City tour and visit places such as the Fish Woman Statue and Lover's Road. Visit the New Yuan Ming Palace followed by enjoying a Seafood Dinner. After Dinner, relax with a 1 hour Foot Massage.
Day 2: Zhuhai (B)
After breakfast, enjoy a fun filled time at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom (tickets inclusive) with 8 different theme areas. Enjoy a spectacular view of their aquarium with more than 15,000 sea creatures. At the kingdom, experience their thrill rides and the different theaters. Optional: Watch the Chimelong International Circus Show, the star attraction of the Chimelong Empire. (Starts at 19:30)
Day 3: Zhuhai — Shenzhen (B/L)
After breakfast, proceed to Shenzhen and visit the Overseas Chinese Town, a scenic spot of the Shenzhen city. At 8pm, Watch the OCT Bay Water show, a gorgeous multi-media water show at the world's largest water show theatre.
Day 4: Shenzhen — Macau (B)
After Breakfast, head to Dongmen Street, a popular shopping paradise for visitors, until transfer to Macau by ferry. Free at leisure after check-in to Macau Hotel.
After breakfast, free at leisure until SIC transfer to the airport for flight home.
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• 2N Stay in Zhuhai Downtown Hotel with Breakfast
• 1N Stay in Shenzhen Caa Holy Sun Hotel with Breakfast
• 1N Stay in choice of Macau Hotel with Breakfast
• Tours, Transfers and Meals as per itinerary
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My friend Amy writes daily devotionals and has faithfully done so for many years. In today's devotional, Amy spoke of the fruits of the Spirit. I guess I'll probably turn to the Holy Trinity as my source as long as I live, since that is where my training is, but I believe that God has spoken to people in many ways throughout space and time–and continues to do so. As I've reflected upon all of this, it seems to me that the fruits of the Spirit truly are universal, regardless of religious orientation or even complete rejection of spirituality. It seems to me that speaking of the fruits of the Spirit is to speak of how our actions shape not only ourselves and our lives, but the world around us in significant ways.
… the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.
This is a pretty familiar list to most Christians who've read much of the Bible or spent much time in church. Is this simply a Christian message? I don't think so. The fruits of the Spirit seem, to me, to reflect the maturity with which one responds to life's challenges and embraces the driving human need to love and to make life better for others. Does everyone mature as they grow older? Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case. Does everyone feel or respond to that need to love and make life better? That doesn't seem to be so, either. I do believe that it's present in everyone when we're young, but a combination of temperament and life choices guide us to maturity and giving and opening and blooming, or rotting away wrapped in our own misery. In a way, it seems almost a return to the innocence of childhood, when anything was possible, before people and society insisted upon teaching us that life is not only hard but, at times, brutal … and that we are helpless.
Helpless? Hardly! My friends, we are powerful to the extent that we embrace Love as the source of all that is, even to our very breath. We have the power to choose life ever-growing, or death as we rot away while still breathing hope and possibility but turn them away. Are we challenged, sometimes seemingly at every turn? You bet! Giving up and giving in to the rot–otherwise known as entropy–would oftentimes be the easier choice, but who wants to live like that?
What would be the opposite of the fruits of the Spirit/Love/maturity? Are they characteristics we'd choose to bear if we considered them? Is this how we'd like to be remembered when we're gone? Do we truly want to live without protest in a world where this has become the norm?
I choose Love in an indifferent world. I choose Joy in the midst of pain. I choose Peace while the storm rages about me. I choose Patience while history is ignored and the future seems dim. I choose Kindness in the face of blaming the victim. I choose Generosity while corporations try to patent life for profit. I choose Gentleness in a dog-eat-dog culture. I choose to accept the responsibility of Self-Control over the chaos of media and cultural controls.
I choose to live MY life in the face of my own personal history and an unknowable future, believing with all of my heart that I am changing the world, one way or the other, one choice at a time. I believe that this truly is free will. I choose to be thankful in the face of adversity.
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The Sims 4: Community Wishlist for 2022
A few days ago, I reached out to the community and asked what players would want to see this year in the form of new content! So many of you replied to the tweet and shared your thoughts on what you would like to see released this year.
If you haven't seen the tweet already, take a look at it below.
It's a new year, which means we'll hopefully be seeing a glimpse of new content from The Sims soon. What would you like to see added to The Sims 4 this year? Let me know for a chance to be featured in an upcoming @TheSimCommunity post! 💚
— Krista (@LeeksPlays) January 2, 2022
Of course, since that tweet went out, we've had a small reveal from The Sims team in the form of the first roadmap for 2022!
While the above roadmap is giving us an idea of what we are going to see over the next three or four months, that still leaves a good portion of the year open to possibilities.
Throughout the replies to the Tweet, there was a clear view of what many players would like to see, with many echoing the same responses.
Before we go into the main replies that focus more on new packs, many people shared their thoughts about how they would like to see more done to address current bugs and issues within the game. While we do see a number of issues addressed when they are shared in the monthly Laundry Lists and patches, there are still many that players have found haven't been addressed or have been partially fixed. With the new year now here, hopefully we will get our first Laundry List of the year and an update addressing some of the current issues soon.
As for new content, there were a variety of replies which could see new features, experiences and ideas be delivered through the likes of Expansion, Game and Stuff Packs, Kits, Sims Delivery Express, game patches with additional content for the Base Game and even pack refreshes.
Rebalanced emotions, traits that actually impact the gameplay, simulation/game lag fix, Sims autonomously proposing/rejecting to be gf/bf.
In summary, we need chaotic gameplay in The Sims 4. Everything is so predictable in this game that it's boring as hell…
— Acidlure (@acidlure) January 2, 2022
They need to expand on the likes and dislikes feature and maybe add one for food.
— 🧣🧣🧣🧣Chelsea(Taylor's version) (@ChelseaMoffatt) January 2, 2022
As a PC player, I am very fortunate that I get to use custom content, but what I'd really like is for @TheSims to work closely once again with more CC creators to bring in-game assets for those who don't wish to download CC, or are unable to because they are on console.
— (🔴 Live) Kawaii (@KawaiiFoxita) January 2, 2022
Generations and everything that comes with it (improved babies, proms, more afterschool activities, tree houses, canes for elders, midlife crisis for adults) and also more chaos (burglars, plagues like in the sims 2, Sentiments actually having more impact in relationships)
— . (@ranz971) January 2, 2022
-Interactive babies
-more event options like sleepovers and pool parties
-return of the social bunny
-more "vehicle" options like scooters or bikes for kids/toddlers
-more after school activities (dance, sports, student council)
— nancy@octopus.com (@modestmouserat) January 2, 2022
our list:
fairground/circus (rides and big top could be rabbit holes)
vendors always staffed when placed on a community lot
Dining out sorted properly
autonomy for NPCs (them randomly hooking up, pregnancies, marriages, break ups, etc)
and different gym stuff!
— Sarah (@HalflingSarah) January 2, 2022
You can read all the replies to the original Tweet here.
While these are just some of the many ideas voiced in response to the Tweet, there were a number of other ideas shared as well. These included:
Bands and more variety of instruments
Hotels Pack
High School Pack
More Occults
New Careers – Singing, Dancer, Hairdressing
New methods of transport ranging from cars, scooters, skateboards and more!
Generations and Family Game Play
More relationship options (cousins, grandparents, step-parents)
Expanding on Skills such as Creative and Sports based Skills.
New Worlds which explore different locations and cultures yet to be seen in The Sims 4
New Aspirations
More pack refreshes
Improvements to current Base Game features
Improvement to the Likes and Dislikes
With many players sharing similar ideas, it will be interesting to see how many of these actually make their way into the game over the next twelve months.
Of course, with many positive and exciting ideas being shared, there will always be some negatives. However, in this case there wasn't many and the main one came in the form of Kits. We have seen our fair share of Kits over the last several months, and many players are hoping to see more packs this year instead. Kits are still a relatively new and still a form of content that was first launched last year and have received mixed opinions since. We do know that in the first roadmap for this year, we will see two new Kits but as yet, there is no further information about them.
Another reply that popped up a few times was The Sims 5. While we are aware that a next-generation The Sims game is in the works, nothing has officially been revealed. There could well be a chance we see official confirmation that it is coming, but we will have to wait and see.
As always, we will keep you up to date with the latest news and information for The Sims 4 so make sure to follow us here and over on our social media accounts!
Let us know what you would like to see this year in The Sims 4 below in the comments.
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James O'Brien gave a powerful message to the people using the attacks in Brussels to condemn refugees.
More than 30 people are now believed to have been killed in a series of terror attacks at the airport and a Metro station in the Belgian capital.
That has led to some people to link the incidents with a Brexit or the refugee crisis across Europe.
But James O'Brien put it perfectly when he insisted that wasn't the case.
Speaking on his LBC show, he said: "The usual characters will be trying to tie this into the unfolding refugee crisis across the world.
"You have to respect people's right to do that. But I would remind you... the massive, massive, massive majority of people fleeing Syria and Iraq in particular are fleeing a world in which occurences like the one in Brussels today are utterly, utterly normal.
"They are fleeing a world where seeing people blown up in front of them or beside them or returning to buildings that no longer exist is absolutely run of the mill.
"So to use a terror attack upon Europe to somehow condemn people who flee terror attacks unfolding on a daily basis... it does overlook a rather central point.
"You are effectively using a terror attack upon Europe to tell people that they shouldn't be fleeing from daily terror attacks on their homes."


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With every luxury living development, its architecture is only part of the story. Creating aspirational spaces in keeping with the location and character of the surroundings is where the art of interior design brings a project to life. As Interior Designer for The Yealm development, Debbie Hudson has the pleasure of planning and developing the interiors for each of its 14 luxury apartments, as well as its stunning contemporary house. Having gathered a wealth of experience over the course of her career, Debbie's vision and inspiration will provide The Yealm with an exceptional finish.
Though based in Hertfordshire, Debbie is well acquainted with the West Country thanks to family ties. So when the opportunity arrived to visit The Yealm, she already knew it would be a special project to be involved with. Fully accustomed to creating aesthetically pleasing interiors sympathetic to their surroundings, the development's mix of contemporary new buildings, with the grandeur of the late-19th century former hotel, promises Debbie a chance to introduce a range of rich colour palettes, decorations and functional decor to a unique development.
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"I work closely with the architect, who has a huge input, as well as the kitchen and bathroom fitters to come up with the right style for each of the homes." continues Debbie, adding "There's a lot of collaboration, and as a result I give Simon the ideas I think will work best".
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News: Climate Change Education in Singapore – Perception and Practices
Research team update
To date the work of this project has been contributed by the following in addition to those of the prinicpal investigator, Dr. Chang Chew Hung:
1. Dr. Zhai Junqing
2. Mr. Pei Weijie
I would like to thank these two outstanding individuals for being on the team. I will post updates accordingly.
Any teachers or students interested in this project can email me, please.
Preliminary literature review
A preliminary literature review of informal education for CCE will be published online in the coming weeks.
The project started on 30 April 2011.
Climate Change Education in Singapore – Perception and Practices
Set against increasing environmental concern around the world, the question arises as to how effective the role of education in mitigating the impacts of climate change is. In particular, there is a need to examine the roles of formal and informal education in climate change education (CCE), especially within Singapore's education system where there is a renewed emphasis on 21st century learners' skills and values. Issues of adaptation and mitigation of climate change have now come to the forefront of public concern with the leadership in Singapore discussing them at different local and international forums. One key success factor for effective climate change adaption and mitigation must be an effective approach to climate change education. Currently, knowledge about climate change causes and impacts are sporadically littered in some topics within some school curricula subjects. Given the real and imminent threat that climate change has posed to the global community, education for climate change becomes an important pathway to close the gaps between knowledge and actual actions. However, little research exists to ascertain the state of climate change education in Singapore. There is a need to understand the issue in terms of its place in curriculum, instruction and assessment, in relation to different stakeholders such as teachers, curriculum planners, students and parents, and at different levels. How knowledge, skills and values about climate change causes, impacts, adaptation and mitigation are learnt in schools today provide important information for advancing education for climate change tomorrow. This study seeks to establish baseline information that will shape recommendations on how climate change can play a more focal role within school curriculum.
Importance of Study
Background of Mitigating and adapting to Climate Change in Singapore
The Singapore Green Plan is a State policy that addresses the issue of climate change. The Singapore Green Plan 2012 or SGP 2012 was crafted in 2002 and then revised in 2006. For this discussion, the Singapore Green Plan 2012 (2002 and 2006 editions) will be referred to synonymously.
The SGP 2012 addresses several issues and sets targets for each of them as summarized in Error! Reference source not found.. The Plan addresses the issue of climate change by mapping out strategies to promote the use of clean energy, energy efficiency and reduction of CO2 emissions in the various sectors, all in terms of mitigating climate change. A more detailed report on this is addressed in the Singapore's National Climate Change Strategy, 2008 (2008).
Singapore was a signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UN FCCC) in 1992 but it was not until 2006 that Singapore became the 168th country to ratify the Kyoto Protocol. For a long time Singapore has been ambivalent on the issue of climate change and her obligation to reduce greenhouse gases. Singapore's policy of economic growth first has relegated issues of climate change to one of lesser importance (Hamilton-Hart, 2006). However, in 2006 Singapore finally made its stand clear in light of scientific evidence of climate change and global warming. The 2006 Singapore Green Plan describes climate change as "now looked upon as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the global community" and "Singapore intends to engage in the ongoing international debate on how to manage greenhouse gas emissions in a manner that is not harmful to economic growth." (MEWR, 2006).
A major study was commissioned by the government to look into how global warming and climate change will impact Singapore, especially the possible long term effects. The study was conducted by NUS's Tropical marine Science Institute and it warns of impending temperature and sea level rise (Gunasingham, 2010). However, as early as 1992 Wong (1992) had studied the possible impact of sea-level rise on the coast, reservoirs and drainage of Singapore. The government also concedes that the single most obvious impact that climate change will bring will be in terms of sea level rise (Hussain, 2007) and (Teh, 2008). In recognizing the importance of climate change and its impact on Singapore, the Singapore's National Climate Change Strategy report has been produced in Feb 2008 (2008). This report presents Singapore's current and future efforts to address climate change in vulnerability and adaptation, as well as mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions (Singapore's National Climate Change Strategies, 2008).
While cities like Singapore, might have implemented planning norms as well as policies that are aimed at addressing rapid urbanization, the city population has not been fully participatory and efforts have been largely state-driven and state-led. In other words, citizens in Singapore have not necessarily been inculcated behavioural norms that are important in responding to and acting on their understanding of impending climate change. These are norms concerned about the reduction of consumption of materials and energy as well as the simplification of urban lifestyles to achieve such a goal. The importance of addressing such issues through education of the young cannot be overemphasized.
Conceptualisng Climate Change Education
In defining climate change education (CCE), several other environmental education (EE) concepts must be discussed and the difference between these disambiguated. Education for sustainable development (ESD) is highly debated and contested and it means different things to different people depending on their orientations and concerns (Sauve, 2002), (Bonnett, 2002) and (Fien, Heck, & Ferreira, 1997). Even the meanings of sustainable development and sustainability remain a nebulous concept that is variously defined, debated and deconstructed (Higgit, 2006).
"The potential of education is enormous…Education not only informs people, it can change them. As a means for personal enlightenment and for cultural renewal, education is not only central to sustainable development, it is humanity's best hope and most effective means in the quest to achieve sustainable development" (UNESCO, 1997). Singapore as a small nation but economically significant and highly exposed to international trade. As such, it is highly sensitive to the challenges it faces to remain competitive. While in principle the policy of the government towards the environment and ESD is very much in line with the statements from the world bodies, it's interpretation and translation in the national context is often determined by national priorities, challenges, interests and constraints.
Relationship between Education for Sustainable Development and Climate Change Education.
ESD is not CCE. Indeed, one can argue that successful adaptation and mitigation of climate change issues is a necessary condition for sustainable development (SD), the relationship between ESD and CCE is not simple. Most of the issues dealt with in ESD, SD, CCE and CC are captured in the Singapore Green Plan 2012 (2002) and its revised (2006) edition, and Singapore's National Climate Change Strategies, 2008. These are documents that spelt out what the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources saw as the challenges Singapore will face from now till 2012 as well as their mitigation efforts.
However, even within the Singapore Green Plan 2012, the issue of education is inferred more in the informal areas, little mention is made of the need to incorporate in the school curricula such issues. It is left to the Ministry of Education to deliberate and consider how much to incorporate those sustainable development and climate change issues into the curricula at all levels of education. The National Cliamte Change Secretariat, which comes under the Prime Minister's Office oversees climate change policy issues (Ramesh, 2010). However, the Minsitry of Education does not have a representative on this committee.
The documents by the MEWR also indicate the desire to see greater awareness of these issues through participation in co-curricular activities of school children in projects organized by MEWR and non-governmental organizations. If the level of awareness and understanding of these issues is to be increased, then the education system must necessarily work together with MEWR to ensure that these objectives are met. This is not the case at the moment, where issues regarding SD and CC are deliberated and decided by committee appointed by the Ministry of Education to select topics and themes to be included in the syllabuses at the primary, secondary and junior college levels of education. Having said the above, while SD has been in public and education discourse for some time, discourse on CCE is very recent phenomenon and therefore there is a need for greater deliberations before some semblance of CCE could be finalized, incorporated and implemented in the curriculum.
Going by past experience this understanding of SD and CC is not widespread and is reflected in a survey conducted by the media. For example, the level of awareness, understanding and the role of the public in mitigating climate change is limited. From a survey reported in the media 50% of the respondents in Singapore know nothing about climate change or global warming (Mehlsen, 2009). To address this The National Environmental Agency together with the Singapore Environmental Council rolled out a public awareness program in April 06. Targeted at households and motorists, the program aimed to raise awareness of the link between climate change and energy conservation.
As indicated earlier much of the discourse on SD is connected with EE and this is well reflected in the curriculum in schools in Singapore. However, CCE is a new concept and given the interconnectedness of the issues and challenges Singapore as a small island state encounters it would not be wrong to conclude that they will be dealt with within the EE as conceptualised currently.
There is a need for Singapore to re-examine in a more focused way the trend towards greater understanding of climate change education. The Ministry of Education through its Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD) has various committees to revise and refine its curricula in the various subjects such as geography, social studies, humanities and the above issues reside in these subjects. A deliberate effort needs to be made to ensure that climate change education be given greater emphasis, not just under the broad theme of environmental education.
Hence this study seeks to ask the question of "What is the state of climate change education in Singapore?". In turn, the question seeks to understand the following:
1.	What is the state of climate change education for the general public?
2.	What is the state of climate change education in the formal school curricula, in terms of
a.	Curriculum
b.	Instruction
c.	Assessment
Potential Appplication
The results from this study will provide an information base that will inform practices in education for climate change in a few ways. Firstly, the results wil inform policy makers on the gaps in CCE. Recommendations can be made from the findings to determine strategies to close these gaps.
Secondly, the study will allow a conceptualisation of CCE for the purposes of curriculum planning. Understanding how CCE is situated within the curriculum at present will help in the design of a more responsive and effective curriculum for CCE. Classroom approaches may also developed from an understanding of this conceptualisation, as selection of pedagogies must correspond to the Pedagogical Content Knowledge for CCE. Assessment for CCE can also be recommended
Finally, the findings from this study will also help inform the national climate change strategy as CCE is a very important adaptation and mitigation strategy for climate change.
It is important to educate learners about the knowledge, skills and values about climate change causes, impacts, adaptation and mitigation, in preparing for learners of the 21st century. To this end, CCE in curriculum, instruction and assessment, in relation to teachers, curriculum planners, students and parents need to be understood. In considering the impending hazards that climate change might bring, CCE is the only way to link knowledge to actual actions that will result in behaviours that will mitigate the impact of climate change.
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The 2018 VW Touareg's official debut is just around the corner. The all-new VW Touareg was recently spied completely uncamouflaged during its promotional shoot, courtesy Motor1.
The third-gen VW Touareg rides on the MLB-Evo platform.
The 2018 VW Touareg was previewed by the VW T-Prime Concept GTE at Auto China 2016 and stays very close to it in terms of design. The third generation model features sportier styling, particularly at the front. Inside, it may have the influence of the VW Arteon and feature elements like 12.3-inch Active Info Display, glass-covered 9.2-inch Discovery Pro touchscreen infotainment system with gesture control, multi-colour ambient lighting, Nappa leather upholstery and more.
Volkswagen is likely to offer the MLB-Evo platform-based next-gen VW Touareg with a variety of 2.0-litre TSI turbocharged petrol and 2.0-litre TDI turbocharged diesel engines. The company may offer a plug-in hybrid powertrain similar to one the VW T-Prime Concept GTE was equipped with as well. The concept SUV's powertrain (381 PS/700 Nm) comprises a 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine (252 PS/370 Nm) and an electric motor (136 PS/350 Nm).
The 2018 VW Touareg is very close to the VW T-Prime Concept GTE (pictured) in terms of design.
Also Read: Volkswagen reaffirms plans to launch 5-seat VW Atlas
A recent report said that the 2018 VW Touareg will have its world premiere at Auto China 2018 in April next year. However, now it seems like the unveiling may take place much earlier. Production is already underway at the Bratislava plant in Slovakia.
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A little while ago I discovered a fine work, the Trauermusik by Johann Ludwig Bach, who was a distant cousin of Johann Sebastian Bach (review). That discovery came courtesy of a fine and exciting recording by Hans-Christoph Rademann and the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin. Now Rademann has turned his attention to another of Sebastian's relatives: his most celebrated son, Carl Philipp Emmanuel. In the year that marks the 300th anniversary of CPE Bach's birth I'm delighted that Rademann has led me to another welcome discovery in the shape of his Magnificat.
The programme for this disc has not been chosen on a whim. On 9 April 1786, which was Palm Sunday in that year, CPE Bach put on a charity concert in Hamburg in his capacity as the city's music director. In the first half he performed the Credo from his father's B minor Mass and two excerpts from Handel's Messiah. The second half was devoted to Philipp Emanuel's own music: the two choral works here recorded and a symphony – probably, we are told in the notes, the one selected by Hans-Christoph Rademann.
The Magnificat is a rather splendid work, cast in nine sections and requiring SATB soloists and choir and what sounds like a substantial orchestra. The choir is only involved in four of the movements but within those sections it has a good deal to do. The opening chorus is very energetic and celebratory, festive with trumpets and drums. In its drive and excitement it recalls the D major Magnificat by Philipp Emanuel's father, Sebastian. This music reappears at the end, as happens in Sebastian's setting. However, Philipp Emanuel reprises his opening for the words of the doxology whereas Bach père used the old – but good – musical joke of revisiting the opening music at the words 'Sicut erat in prncipio'. Philipp Emanuel sets those words instead to a substantial and elaborate fugue of which his father would surely have approved and which brings the work to a jubilant end. The other movement that involves the choir is a slow and serious chromatic chorus, 'Et misericordia eius'. In all these movements the RIAS Kammerchor makes a splendid showing.
The remaining movements are in the hands of the soloists and Rademann has a good quartet at his disposal. There's only one soprano aria, 'Quia respexit humilitatem' and that's a pity for Elizabeth Watts sings it gorgeously; it would have been good to hear more of her. The bass also makes but one appearance. That's in the dramatic aria, 'Fecit potentiam'. Markus Eiche projects the music forcefully – sometimes just a touch too forcefully for my taste – and crisp drums and trumpets lend a martial air to the proceedings.
Tenor Lothar Odinius has a dashing and flamboyant aria, 'Quia fecit mihi magna' which he sings strongly and with no little vocal athleticism. Later he partners alto Wiebke Lehmkuhl in the duet 'Deposuit potentes'. The very opening of this number is slightly reminiscent of the tenor aria, setting the same words, in Sebastian Bach's Magnificat. Philipp Emanuel's duet version is a very good piece of writing; the two virtuosic lines intertwine and strike sparks off each other very effectively in the first half; later there's a more relaxed and lyrical second half, setting the 'Esurientes' verse. Miss Lehmkuhl has what is arguably the plum movement in the work, the solo 'Suscepit Israel'. This is a beautiful, gentle aria. The music is limpid and touching and the graceful accompaniment adds flutes to the strings, suggesting a 'Blessed Spirits' ambience. Lehmkuhl sings with lovely tone though her words are not always ideally clear.
Hans-Christoph Rademann gets some splendid playing from the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and directs the performance with flair and evident empathy for the music.
Heilig ist Gott is quite a remarkable work, not least on account of how much Philipp Emanuel Bach packs in to a fairly short space of time. This was a work that he esteemed highly among his sacred music, it seems. It is not a setting of the 'Sanctus', as might be thought from the title. Rather, the text is drawn from the sixth chapter of the Prophecy of Isaiah. There's a short arietta for solo alto, representing the Prophet himself, after which the more substantial second section is for double chorus. One choir sounds to be placed at a distance – most effectively – in this performance. The distant choir, which is heard quietly at first, represents the Angels, while the second choir, which answers them loudly, represents the People. After the two choirs have sung antiphonally the piece ends with a fugue in Choir II against which Choir I sings, as a cantus firmus, words from the German Te Deum: 'Herr Got, dich loben wir'.
The short symphony is an interesting piece. It's one of a set of four which constituted Bach's last essays in this genre. There are some strange, innovative touches, not least the teasing, deceptive start to the first movement. That movement gets a sparkling performance from Rademann and the musicians of Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin. The little slow movement is graceful with the wind instruments dominating the textures; indeed, the winds are prominent throughout the symphony. The finale is full of high spirits.
The disc is a little short in terms of playing time but I suppose that was dictated by the very specific basis of the programme. However, that's the only drawback – if such it be – to this release. The performances are first rate in all respects and the music is full of interest. The booklet is very well produced and the sound is excellent. All in all, this is an early and splendid contribution to the C P E Bach anniversary celebrations.


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A new study of female service members that examined their immune response to a vaccine to combat the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer showed development of antibodies in 80 to 99 percent of recipients against each of the four strains of the disease.
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MSMR Vol. 23 No. 7 - July 2016
A monthly publication of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch. This issue of the peer-reviewed journal contains the following articles: Increasing severity of traumatic brain injury is associated with an increased risk of subsequent headache or migraine: a retrospective cohort study of U.S. active duty service members, 2006–2015; Use of complementary health approaches at military treatment facilities, active component, U.S. Armed Forces, 2010–2015; Incident diagnoses of cancers in the active component and cancer-related deaths in the active and reserve components, U.S. Armed Forces, 2005–2014.
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MSMR Vol. 23 No. 4 - April 2016
A monthly publication of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch. This issue of the peer-reviewed journal contains the following articles: Absolute and relative morbidity burdens attributable to various illnesses and injuries, active component, U.S. Armed Forces, 2015; Hospitalizations among members of the active component, U.S. Armed Forces, 2015; Ambulatory visits among members of the active component, U.S. Armed Forces, 2015; Surveillance snapshot: Illness and injury burdens, reserve component, U.S. Armed Forces, 2015; Surveillance snapshot: Illness and injury burdens, recruit trainees, active component, U.S. Armed Forces, 2015; Absolute and relative morbidity burdens attributable to various illnesses and injuries, non-service member beneficiaries of the Military Health System, 2015.
MSMR Vol. 23 No. 3 - March 2016
A monthly publication of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch. This issue of the peer-reviewed journal contains the following articles: The DoD Global, Laboratory-based, Influenza Surveillance Program: summary for the 2013-2014 influenza season; Correlation between antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli infections in hospitalized patients and rates of inpatient prescriptions for selected antimicrobial agents, Department of Defense hospitals, 2010-2014; Brief report: The epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 2 infections in a large cohort of HIV-infected patients, 2006-2014; Update: Heat injuries, active component, U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, 2015; Update: Exertional rhabdomyolysis, active component, U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, 2011-2015; Update: Exertional hyponatremia, active component, U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, 2000-2015.
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Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center Annual Report
In this annual report, you will see that the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center continued to make significant strides in supporting public health surveillance for the Department of Defense to maintain the health and readiness of its forces, and contribute to the global health security of its allies.
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Annual report for the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System
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From 21 to 24 May, interzum 2019 in Cologne brings together everything you need for real innovations and resounding market success: visionary technologies meet novel materials and innovative design. See over 1,800 suppliers from around 60 countries showcase the best ideas and the latest trends for the furniture industry, interior construction and mobile living environments.
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ParisTech – the Paris Institute of Technology – is one of the collegiate universities in France. Its oldest college was founded in 1741. Nowadays, it gathers 11 of the best French engineering schools, covering nearly the whole spectrum of engineering science, and 1 business school. Currently, there are 18,900 students (31% of whom are foreign students).
The Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) is one of the oldest universities in the world founded in 1499. The range of educational degrees offered at the Complutense University is one of the most complete in Europe and includes a wide variety of specialty areas. The degrees are grouped into five areas of knowledge: Arts and Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, Social and Legal Sciences, and Engineering.
Paris may be known as the City of Light, but it's also the City of Passion. Lovers of language, architecture, culture and history will find plenty to feed their passions in the French capital.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations offer Chevening scholarships for master students. The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master's degree in any subject and at any UK University. The Chevening programme makes awards to talented individuals who demonstrate the potential to become future leaders, decision makers and opinion formers.
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Warsaw' s 4- year program of the Medical University is offered for college graduates having BSc degrees, who have completed their pre-medical education and have 1200 hours of pre-med courses, e.g. general chemistry (including labs), organic chemistry (including labs), biology, physics, maths (calculus), biochemistry, genetics, anatomy etc. There is no entrance exam. English is the language of instruction at the English Division of Medical University of Warsaw, therefore appliquants must be proficient in speaking, listening, reading and writing English. International students who are not native English speakers must document their language proficiency by submitting the results of a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or a Pearson PTE Academic score.


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There are numerous causes why it's best to choose a heated swimming pool in Genoa. The most significant a single relies on the importance of keeping the body temperature stable. If the water is too cold, your body will try to warm it up and you will lose strength to swim effectively.
There are many alternative treatments to chlorination, with superb advantages that ensure better water quality in the pool. A single possibility is the mineralizer, which purifies water naturally and considerably decreases the chemicals employed and maintenance time. Try Chlorine Free pools in Genoa.
Enjoy the best indoor pools in Genoa and don't worry about the weather. These facilities are open all seasons and you can enjoy a swim at the same temperature every day of the year.
If you're tired of possessing eyes and irritated skin, finding a saltwater pool in Genoa is usually the solution. It's best to know that the level of salt from these pools is nicely below the level of salt from sea water, specifically they are talking about a tenth or less.
One in the advantages of outdoor swimming in Genoa is the possibility to sunbathe during the summer time season. Taking it with added care, sunbathing is healthy since introduces Vitamin D into the body, so the perfect alternative seems to be switching in between indoor and outdoor pools depending on the season.
Updated on 2019 Via Lago Figoi, 15 , Valpolcervera (Circoscrizione 5) , Genoa (Genova) , ITALY (Postal Code: 16161). Swimmers like you reported 33 meters, Indoors. Phone number and e-mail address are number for this Swimming Pool.
Updated on 2019 Via Paolo Mantovani , Genoa (Genova) , ITALY (Postal Code: 16151). This sports center provides 25 meters, 4 lanes, Indoors. Contact information and facts for this Pool just like phone number and email address are number.
Updated on 2019 Via Eridania , Centro Ovest (Circoscrizione 2) , Genoa (Genova) , ITALY (Postal Code: Unknown). This sports center provides 33 meters, Indoors. Contact information and facts for this Pool just like phone number and email address are number.
Updated on 2019 Piazzale Guerra 1 , Valpolcevera (Circoscrizione 5) , Genoa (Genova) , ITALY (Postal Code: 16159). Swimmers like you reported 25 meters, Indoors. Phone number and e-mail address are number for this Swimming Pool.
Updated on 2019 Via Borzoli, 21 , Ponente (Circoscrizione 7) , Genoa (Genova) , ITALY (Postal Code: 16153). Swimmers like you reported 25 meters, Indoors. Phone number and e-mail address are number for this Swimming Pool.
Updated on 2019 Piazza H. Dunant, 4 , Medio Levante (Circoscrizione 8) , Genoa (Genova) , ITALY (Postal Code: 16146). Few days ago a typical user of this center told us they offer Olympic size, 8 lanes, Indoor/Outdoor. Furthermore, they keep in good conditions 33 meters, Indoors. For this Pool, only phone number is number here.
Via Pra 118 , Genova Pra , Ponente (Circoscrizione 7) , Genoa (Genova) , ITALY (Postal Code: 16157). Swimmers like you reported 33 meters x 21 meters, 10 lane tank and a 21 meters, 2.1 meters depth, 2.1 meters depth, Indoors. Phone number and e-mail address are number for this Swimming Pool.
Updated on 2019 Via G. Adamoli 57 , Valbisagno (Circoscrizione 4) , Genoa (Genova) , ITALY (Postal Code: 16137). Few days ago a regular user of this center told us they offer Olympic size, 8 lanes, Indoor/Outdoor. Furthermore, they keep in good conditions Olympic size, 8 lanes, Indoor/Outdoor. For this Swimming Pool, only phone number is number here.
Updated on 2019 Viale Aspromonte 2 , Centro Est (Circoscrizione 1) , Genoa (Genova) , ITALY (Postal Code: 16128). Swimmers like you reported 25 meters, Indoors. Phone number and e-mail address are number for this Swimming Pool.
Updated on 2019 Via Raggio, 10 , Ponente (Circoscrizione 7) , Genoa (Genova) , ITALY (Postal Code: 16155). This sports center offers 25 meters, Indoors. Contact details for this Swimming Pool like phone number and email address are number.
Piazza Villa Giusti , Ponente (Circoscrizione 7) , Genoa (Genova) , ITALY (Postal Code: Unknown). Among all of the activities supplied by the center, if you are interested in swimming you can enjoy 33 meters, 7 lanes, Outdoors. Just in case you want to get in touch with this Pool just before dropping by, we only know the phone number.
Updated on 2019 Via G.B. A´Albertis , S. Fruttuoso , Bassa Valbisagno (Circoscrizione 3) , Genoa (Genova) , ITALY (Postal Code: Unknown). Among all the activities offered by the center, when you are interested in swimming you can expect to take pleasure in 25 meters, Indoors. Just in case you wish to make contact with this Swimming Pool before dropping by, we only know the phone number.
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Via Coni Zugna, 2 , Valpolcervera (Circoscrizione 5) , Genoa (Genova) , ITALY (Postal Code: 16164). Among all the activities offered by the center, if you are interested in swimming you can expect to enjoy 25 meters, 6 lanes, 2.4 meters depth, 2.4 meters depth, Indoors. Just in case you want to contact this Swimming Pool before dropping by, we only know the phone number.


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American, 1838 - 1911 or 12
Biography: Henry C. Arnold was born in 1838, and lived on Pratt Street in Essex, Connecticut. He attended a one room school house on Main Street, Essex, and then went on to Hill's Academy. At the age of seventeen he went to a post-graduate school in "Parmelee's Hall". He studied bookkeeping, algebra, arithmetic, and astronomy. The students produced a monthly newspaper, the Essex Select School Banner, and it may6 be here that Arnold got his first taste of journalism. Little is known about Henry Arnold beyond the fact that his title "captain" appears to be derived from his yachting commands, the last of which was at the helm of PLEIADES, owned by Fred Plum of Troy, New York. Plum was a former classmate of Arnold's from Hill's Academy. Captain Arnold is also remembered for some newspaper columns of "reminiscences" that he wrote for the HARTFORD TIMES. His scrapbook, now in the library at the Connecticut River Museum, contains articles that may be attributed to him from THE SAYBROOK MIRROR (1850-56) or the ESSEX Gazette (1880-82).


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Special Feature: Expert determination clauses in contracts - are they worth it?
By Faith Laube and Toby Blyth
It is difficult for the drafter of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) clauses to foresee everything that might arise when the relationship sours.
Courts try to enforce ADR clauses in contracts in general, for two reasons...
Courts try to enforce ADR clauses in contracts in general, for two reasons: legally, it is what the parties agreed and, practically, it keeps disputes from clogging up the court system. They also (presumably) save the parties money.
What happens when a business relationship sours and the ADR clause in the contract does not cover everything? A classic example is an expert determination clause.
Expert determination enables someone with specific expertise to determine the outcome.
Like arbitration, expert determination is a type of ADR where an independent third party is appointed to decide the dispute.
However, unlike arbitration, there is no procedural code and the activities of an expert are subject to little control by the court. Some uncertainty will always surround expert determination.
The flipside of this is that expert determination can be short, sharp, and relatively cost-effective. This is an advantage not to be lightly discarded. It can be weakened if the expert decision is not binding, thus allowing further dispute.
Should you include a "CEO clause"?
The earlier the dispute is resolved, the cheaper it is for both parties in the long run. The alternative is legal fees and/or delay.
A "CEO clause" is a provision requiring nominated senior management of each party with authority to agree to meet to confer prior to referral to expert determination or other step.
Bringing in senior management will focus the minds of the parties on the bottom line, and allows senior decision makers who are not caught up in the underlying dispute to approach the situation taking commercial reality into account.
These provisions often require the meeting to occur within a relatively short period of time (measured in days) after the dispute has arisen. This enables the parties to address the situation while it is still fresh and, if nothing can be agreed, identify the issue(s) in dispute that must be referred to expert determination.
What happens if a party refuses to attend the CEO meeting?
A clause should be drafted so that the steps are all clear. An ADR clause in which successive steps cascade from previous steps runs the risk of one party failing to comply with a step and derailing the process.
If the dispute is not resolved within the required time frame, courts have held that the dispute can be referred to independent expert determination, regardless of whether there has been a CEO meeting prior to the referral.
If it were otherwise, either party could defeat the agreed ADR procedure by refusing to meet.
Who chooses the expert?
The parties should agree on the expert.
As this is another area ripe for dispute, ADR clauses generally contain a provision that if the parties cannot agree on an expert within the required time frame, the expert must be appointed by an authority such as the President of the Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia or a similar body.
What are the rules of expert determination?
If the ADR clause does not provide for the procedure for the expert determination, the procedure is to be decided by the expert.
Even if the ADR clause sets out the terms of appointment, an expert is entitled to impose a reasonable term to protect him or herself in relation to possible court proceedings arising out of the determination (by an indemnity).
Are expert determinations binding?
Expert determinations are binding unless the contract clause states otherwise or it can be established that the determination is not in accordance with the requirements of the contract.
The High Court has held that expert determinations will be final and binding unless the expert has acted outside his or her contractual powers or the determination is otherwise tainted by illegality.
An ADR clause may, however, provide otherwise or for "appeal" steps from an expert determination, such as the ability to initiate court proceedings where a dispute exceeds a nominated sum of money.
Faith Laube and Toby Blyth are lawyers in the Sydney office of Colin Biggers & Paisley.
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A memorir of SSG Robert Webb, Sr., member of the famed 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II. This is his personal story of the parachute jump into Normandy, the jump into Holland, and being part of the force that held Bastogne against the Germans' "run to the sea". Altogether, 247 days of front-line combat from Normandy to Hitler's hideaway in Berchtesgaden, Austria.
It takes Webb 50 years before he is willing to set it all down on paper. Very few veterans can talk about their war experience. Webb feels that when you are in combat and your life is on the line, there is no time for grief or sorrow. You have to stay alive and get on with the battle at hand. The grief is put away, on a shelf, to be considered later.
Over the years those memories stay in place and cause pain when they are looked at. The grieving starts all over again. Webb says that is the hard part. Learning how to cry for the ones you left behind. Visiting the American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer and finding that it does not matter who is in the grave; they are all Americans, and they all died for freedom.
The greatest feeling is when you find a whole nation of people, such as the Dutch, come up to you and than you for THEIR freedom. The Dutch children have been taught where their liberation came from, and they are so grateful!
Robert Webb, Jr. has donated copies of his father's book to the 506th Association, with all income from the sales of these books being donated to the 506th Association Widows, Orphans & Wounded Soldiers Fund.
The Official CURRAHEE BATTLE FLAG of the 506th Regiment incorporates the historic elements of the entire 506th Regiment.
A tri-color flag with 3 stripes represent the three Battalions: red of 1st Battalion, white of 2nd Battalion and blue of 3rd Battalion. The Spade, Para-dice patch and crest of the Currahee are represented on the tri-color field. "Stands Alone" the Currahee slogan lines the bottom of the flag with the Regimental title "CURRAHEE" printed atop the flag with pride. All flags are 3ftx5ft with grommets.


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Our journey began in 1968 when Kenneth and Nancy Hartung opened shop in Portsmouth, Virginia with the dream of painting and selling art. Our first location was only 10 ft. wide! Today, with the help of three generations of Hartungs, faithful employees, and loyal customers, we've grown to a 4000 sq. ft. art center in Dail's Shoppes in Portsmouth, offering custom framing, art and drafting supplies, original works by local artists, prints, and an extensive closeout and clearance art supply selection for extra savings.
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We take pride in our friendly customer service, selection, expertise, and a high level of craftsmanship. We stand behind our products and strive to bring our customers fair, affordable prices and long-lasting value. We offer our best price every day, without the need for coupons or sales. We're proud to be a part of the local community, still serving customers that have been with us since the day we opened and welcoming new customers to our family. We can't wait to meet you!
Kenneth Hartung began his career in the Naval Shipyard as a machinist, but painting had always been a hobby since he was a teenager. When health reasons resulted in the need for new career, he launched Hartung Gallery with the help of his wife, Nancy, growing a business with the hobby he loved. Many of his artworks can be seen hanging on the wall in his store's gallery.
Kenneth's son, Mark Hartung, has been working at Hartung Gallery since he was young, learning the trade from his father. The driving force behind Hartung Gallery's reputation for excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail, Mark knows custom framing inside and out and can offer insight on how to use any product in the store. Like his father, Mark also takes joy in painting.
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Enter our 2021 giveaway at our store in Portsmouth, VA. Fill out an entry slip every time you visit between now and December 30, 2021 for a chance to win a prize in our random drawing. Multiple winners will be drawn in the new year. Prizes will include: a Bob Burnell Homecoming print featuring a parade in downtown Portsmouth, VA, art supplies, a gift certificate, and other art prints.
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We're the 2021 Best of Portsmouth Gold Winner for Print & Frame Shop. We've been taking gold for over 20 consecutive years!
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Arts & Crafts Show, Dec. 4th, 8 AM – 4 PM, Community Hall at 8881 Eclipse Dr., Suffolk, VA
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Oil Painting, with Elizabeth "Beth" Blanchard. She's teaching "Joy of Painting" at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. Click or call 757-923-0003 for more information.
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Every year prior to the state test we send home Parent, Student, and Teacher Guides to help everyone be more prepared for state testing. This year paper guides are not being sent out by the state. Instead those materials are available online at https://sde.ok.gov/assessment-material.
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Q: how to convert string to time in python I have (9:00:00.000) as a string. I want to convert it to actual time. In format of hh:mm:ss.miliseconds.
I think I have to use 'datetime' package but I don't know how.
I have strtempTime = '9:00:00.000' in code.

A: So you can use
import datetime

result = datetime.datetime.strptime(strtempTime, '%H:%M:%S.%f').time()
print(result, type(result))

A: you should use the function "strptime" from the datetime module.
it should be something like that :
from datetime import datetime

print(datetime.strptime("09:00:00.000", "%H:%M:%S.%f"))

Check documentation for more informations : https://docs.python.org/2/library/datetime.html

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What do you want to achieve with a reading programme in the Foundation Phase? This is a critical question. Teachers often rush through a curriculum in order to get learners ready for the formal assessment rather than taking the time to work with the learners to ensure a deep-rooted understanding of phonics.
At the end of the Foundation Phase (Grade 3), we expect learners to read with comprehension. But how often do we get to that point where we are satisfied with the reading ability of the learner?
Nataly is a Grade 3 learner, when she reads she will suddenly start to sound simple words and if you ask her to tell you what she read, she is not able to do so. What went wrong?
There are many aspects of reading to take into consideration before you can pinpoint the specific problem.
The phonics was not completely engraved in Grade 1 and 2. I am not talking about knowing the alphabet because the learner probably knows the alphabet off by heart. I am talking about the more difficult blends and three letter combinations. When a learner knows all the phonics and blends, it will make reading a lot easier. Phonemic awareness is the basic foundation of reading any text.
I can stlil raed the txet as lnog as the frist and lsat ltters are the smae.
This is exactly how the high frequency words work. The learner must "guess" the word rather than read it. They must see the whole word rather than the different letters in each word.
Sight words are those words that we would put up in the classroom and use with the themes. Sight words are often longer, difficult words like giraffe, chimpanzee, elephant, impala, etc. The learners must use their phonics to spell out these words. They don't have to know these words at all, as they learn how to read fluently, these words will become part of their high frequency words as well.
Reading with comprehension comes down to the ability to understand language through phonological awareness. If a learner does not read with comprehension in Grade 3, it is time to take some serious steps backwards. Rather put the curriculum on hold for a day or two and do a simple assessment on phonics by asking the following questions with some sound cards.
Does the learner know all the letters of the alphabet in any order?
Does the learner know all the blends and sounds with two vowels or two consonants like "oo" or "-er"?
Does the learner know all the three letter sound combinations like "str-"?
Can the learner read simple words?
Can the learner read more difficult words?
Does the learner know the high frequency words without sounding them?
Can the learner build simple words?
Can the learner build more difficult words?
Can the learner read a sentence without sounding the letters?
Can the learner read a paragraph without sounding the letters?
If any of the answers to these questions is "no" that will indicate where the learner was left behind. Try to catch up with activities until the learner can answer "yes" to all 10 questions.
Let's take number 10 as an example. If a learner reads a paragraph, but still needs to sound some of the words, he/she will lose the context of the story and will not be able to remember what the story was about. If the learner can read fluently, but does not understand the context it is important to teach the learner reading comprehension skills by asking the questions first before he/she reads the text.
Reading with comprehension comes down to the ability to apply one's knowledge of language to written text. Learners like Nataly find alternative ways to read and write and in the long run when she cannot read with comprehension, she will misread questions in examination papers and write down the wrong answers. In the end, she will not live up to her full potential because she cannot read as well as she should.
It is very important to ensure that phonological awareness and high frequency words are engraved in a learner before you move on to more difficult words and sentences. Teachers should create an enriched learning environment to ensure the development of phonics and reading and to ensure that all the requirements are met before moving on to the next phase.