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Northern Lights: A Journey Through Canada's History and a Must-See Summer Attraction on Parliament Hill
"The Government of Canada is pleased to present the fourth season of Northern Lights, a sound and light show that will illuminate Parliament Hill from July to September"
Northern Lights - Banner (Via Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill)
The opening performance of the fourth season of Northern Lights—the free bilingual sound and light show presented against the backdrop of the Peace Tower and the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings—will take place at 10 p.m. on July 9, 2018.
Residents and visitors to Canada's Capital Region will be able to enjoy a unique sensory experience as they learn more about Canada's history and culture. Thirty minutes of spectacular effects and dazzling images will highlight the inspiring stories of the men and women who helped build our country.
The fourth season of the show will run from July 9 to September 3, 2018, with performances every night at 10 p.m. in July, 9:30 p.m. in August, and 9 p.m. in September.
⏩ This perfect evening activity is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
"Every year, Northern Lights offers a memorable experience for residents and visitors to Canada's Capital Region. Parliament Hill is the ideal setting for this unique show, thanks to its history and what it represents. This summer, get together with family and friends to discover our country's history, and let yourself be transported by the magic of the show."
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
Northern Lights broke records last year, during the Canada 150 celebrations. More than 314,400 people saw the show in 2017.
The show is expected to welcome its millionth visitor in its fourth season—a milestone that previous shows did not reach until their fifth season.
For the 2018 show, the national anthem has been updated with the new, gender-neutral version of "O Canada."
Manulife is the exclusive sponsor of Northern Lights.
⏩ Follow Northern Lights on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and with hashtag #NorthernLights.
Northern Lights (Via Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill)
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Northern Lights is a free bilingual show presented nightly from July 9 to September 3, 2018. Show times: in July at 10:00 p.m., in August at 9:30 p.m., and in September at 9:00 p.m.
This experience of sound and light is a thrilling thematic journey through Canada's history. Combining bold digital technology with the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings, the show illuminates Canadian stories of nation-building, partnership, discovery, valour, pride and vision at the heart of our country.
Audiences have been captivated by sound and light shows on Parliament Hill for more than 30 years.
Key figures, events and achievements from Canadian history are brought to life using five distinct artistic styles. All are presented in spectacular detail, with stirring narration and an original score, against the backdrop of the Centre Block and Peace Tower.
⏩ The narrative unfolds through five thematic "books":
Book One: Foundations of the Nation.
A fluid ink-in-water style is used to paint stories of how people from all over the world have expanded our foundations. From traditional indigenous ways of life and early European settlements to modern citizenship ceremonies, these stories are linked by our desire to call Canada "home".
Book Two: Strength in Partnership.
Partnership and determination have made Canada strong. Using an illustration style inspired by classical paintings, this book explores alliances that have shaped our country.
Book Three: Discovery and Adventure.
A lithographic style takes us on a voyage showcasing the achievements of explorers, scientists and innovators whose quests into the unknown continue to inspire us to follow our dreams.
Book Four: Valour.
This powerful book combines dramatic performances with archival materials and charcoal drawings to honour the men and women who have served their country, both at home and abroad, in military conflicts since the First World War.
Book Five: Pride and Vision.
Inspired by the stained glass windows of the Memorial Chamber in the Peace Tower, this intensely colourful book celebrates the natural grandeur of our country and the diversity of her people.
⏩ For more info, visit Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill
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new versions of the Treating Your Infection – Respiratory Tract Infection (TYI-RTI) leaflets, to support discussions about the natural history of RTIs and appropriate self-care, and provide written safety netting advice. The refreshed leaflets are supported by a user guide plus instructions for incorporating into and using in GP clinical systems.
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Her Little-Girl Routine
There are times in almost every relationship when a man feels more like a parent than a partner. That's because many women retain, well into adulthood, some of the bad habits that they developed as children. Back when your wife or girlfriend was daddy's little girl, she acquired all sorts of tricks and schemes to use in her little-girl routine, which helped ensure that she always got her way. Her little-girl routine might have included tears, tantrums or baby talk.
She had a series of strategies designed to manipulate father dearest, and those same strategies might, at some point, be used to manipulate you. You may think her little-girl routine is no big deal, but it's essential for guys to recognize that such childish behavior indicates neediness and must not be encouraged. Giving in to her little-girl routine now will only cause you bigger problems down the road as she becomes increasingly demanding and self-centered.
Her neediness
Neediness is the foundation of her little-girl routine. Initially, it might seem flattering when she calls you five times a day, but most guys know that this aspect of her little-girl routine gets old quickly.
Neediness, as it relates to her little-girl routine, goes something like this: Whenever you're not around she tells you she's "lonely," and when you are around, she wants your undivided attention. You might convince yourself that she really does "need" you, but don't be fooled.
The truth about neediness is that it's a kind of selfishness; it indicates that she doesn't really care about you, your desires or your responsibilities. She's only thinking about herself.
Deal with her little-girl routine: Set boundaries and stick to them: See her on Friday and have a boys' night out on Saturday. Have dinner with her on Tuesday and work late on Wednesday. Good girlfriends don't guilt trip. If she makes you feel guilty for every second you're not taking care of her, give your relationship a time-out.
Her tantrums
Every woman screams and yells occasionally, but a tantrum is different than your average female freak-out. A woman throwing a tantrum is entirely unreasonable and almost completely inconsolable, which is why we've classified it as part of her little-girl routine. She'll go nuclear over the smallest things and she'll appear to have no control over her emotions. She might even say hurtful things or tell you she hates you. Tantrums have one purpose: To make your life a living hell until you give her what she wants.
Deal with her little-girl routine: Women, like children, use tantrums to get their way; therefore, the worst possible response is to cave in. You might think it's easier to give in than to put up with her screaming, but if you show her that screaming gets her what she wants, she'll just scream more often. Ignore tantrums at all costs.
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Avr 17 6:38 Ap-Mid PT7:38 Ap-Mid MT8:38 Ap-Mid CT9:38 Ap-Mid ET21:38 HE1:38 GMT9:38 6:38 Ap-Mid MST8:38 Ap-Mid EST7:38 Ap-Mid CST9:08 Ap-Mid VEN5:38 UAE (+1)8:38 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 0 for 3 Wednesday as the Miami Marlins fell to the Chicago Cubs 6-0. He's now batting .286 with no home runs this season.
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Avr 15 7:40 Ap-Mid PT8:40 Ap-Mid MT9:40 Ap-Mid CT10:40 Ap-Mid ET22:40 HE2:40 GMT10:40 7:40 Ap-Mid MST9:40 Ap-Mid EST8:40 Ap-Mid CST10:10 Ap-Mid VEN6:40 UAE (+1)9:40 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 1 for 3 Monday as the Miami Marlins fell to the Chicago Cubs 7-2. He's now batting .310 with no home runs this season.
Avr 14 2:56 Ap-Mid PT3:56 Ap-Mid MT4:56 Ap-Mid CT5:56 Ap-Mid ET17:56 HE21:56 GMT5:56 2:56 Ap-Mid MST4:56 Ap-Mid EST3:56 Ap-Mid CST5:26 Ap-Mid VEN1:56 UAE (+1)4:56 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 0 for 1 Sunday as the Miami Marlins fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1. He's now batting .308 with no home runs this season.
Avr 13 6:17 Ap-Mid PT7:17 Ap-Mid MT8:17 Ap-Mid CT9:17 Ap-Mid ET21:17 HE1:17 GMT9:17 6:17 Ap-Mid MST8:17 Ap-Mid EST7:17 Ap-Mid CST8:47 Ap-Mid VEN5:17 UAE (+1)8:17 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 3 for 3 with a double and an RBI Saturday as the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-3. Rojas scored three times. He's now batting .316 with no home runs this season.
Avr 12 7:04 Ap-Mid PT8:04 Ap-Mid MT9:04 Ap-Mid CT10:04 Ap-Mid ET22:04 HE2:04 GMT10:04 7:04 Ap-Mid MST9:04 Ap-Mid EST8:04 Ap-Mid CST9:34 Ap-Mid VEN6:04 UAE (+1)9:04 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 1 for 3 with a double Friday as the Miami Marlins lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1. He's now batting .257 with no home runs this season.
Avr 11 12:32 Ap-Mid PT1:32 Ap-Mid MT2:32 Ap-Mid CT3:32 Ap-Mid ET15:32 HE19:32 GMT3:32 12:32 Ap-Mid MST2:32 Ap-Mid EST1:32 Ap-Mid CST3:02 Ap-Mid VEN23:32 UAE2:32 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 1 for 4 Thursday as the Miami Marlins lost to the Cincinnati Reds 5-0. He's now batting .250 with no home runs this season.
Avr 10 6:32 Ap-Mid PT7:32 Ap-Mid MT8:32 Ap-Mid CT9:32 Ap-Mid ET21:32 HE1:32 GMT9:32 6:32 Ap-Mid MST8:32 Ap-Mid EST7:32 Ap-Mid CST9:02 Ap-Mid VEN5:32 UAE (+1)8:32 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 0 for 3 Wednesday as the Miami Marlins fell to the Cincinnati Reds 2-1. He's now batting .250 with no home runs this season.
Avr 9 6:32 Ap-Mid PT7:32 Ap-Mid MT8:32 Ap-Mid CT9:32 Ap-Mid ET21:32 HE1:32 GMT9:32 6:32 Ap-Mid MST8:32 Ap-Mid EST7:32 Ap-Mid CST9:02 Ap-Mid VEN5:32 UAE (+1)8:32 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 0 for 1 Tuesday as the Miami Marlins fell to the Cincinnati Reds 14-0. He's now batting .280 with no home runs this season.
Avr 7 12:59 Ap-Mid PT1:59 Ap-Mid MT2:59 Ap-Mid CT3:59 Ap-Mid ET15:59 HE19:59 GMT3:59 12:59 Ap-Mid MST2:59 Ap-Mid EST1:59 Ap-Mid CST3:29 Ap-Mid VEN23:59 UAE2:59 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 1 for 3 with an RBI Sunday as the Miami Marlins fell to the Atlanta Braves 4-3. He's now batting .292 with no home runs this season.
Avr 3 6:22 Ap-Mid PT7:22 Ap-Mid MT8:22 Ap-Mid CT9:22 Ap-Mid ET21:22 HE1:22 GMT9:22 6:22 Ap-Mid MST8:22 Ap-Mid EST7:22 Ap-Mid CST8:52 Ap-Mid VEN5:22 UAE (+1)8:22 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 1 for 2 with an RBI Wednesday as the Miami Marlins lost to the New York Mets 6-4. He's now batting .286 with no home runs this season.
Avr 2 7:39 Ap-Mid PT8:39 Ap-Mid MT9:39 Ap-Mid CT10:39 Ap-Mid ET22:39 HE2:39 GMT10:39 7:39 Ap-Mid MST9:39 Ap-Mid EST8:39 Ap-Mid CST10:09 Ap-Mid VEN6:39 UAE (+1)9:39 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 1 for 6 Tuesday as the Miami Marlins lost to the New York Mets 6-5. He's now batting .263 with no home runs this season.
Avr 1 7:24 Ap-Mid PT8:24 Ap-Mid MT9:24 Ap-Mid CT10:24 Ap-Mid ET22:24 HE2:24 GMT10:24 7:24 Ap-Mid MST9:24 Ap-Mid EST8:24 Ap-Mid CST9:54 Ap-Mid VEN6:24 UAE (+1)9:24 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 1 for 4 Monday as the Miami Marlins fell to the New York Mets 7-3. Rojas scored once. He's now batting .308 with no home runs this season.
Mar 30 6:14 Ap-Mid PT7:14 Ap-Mid MT8:14 Ap-Mid CT9:14 Ap-Mid ET21:14 HE1:14 GMT9:14 6:14 Ap-Mid MST8:14 Ap-Mid EST7:14 Ap-Mid CST8:44 Ap-Mid VEN5:14 UAE (+1)7:14 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 3 for 5 with two doubles and three RBIs Saturday as the Miami Marlins topped the Colorado Rockies 7-3. Rojas scored once. He's now batting .333 with no home runs this season.
Mar 29 7:18 Ap-Mid PT8:18 Ap-Mid MT9:18 Ap-Mid CT10:18 Ap-Mid ET22:18 HE2:18 GMT10:18 7:18 Ap-Mid MST9:18 Ap-Mid EST8:18 Ap-Mid CST9:48 Ap-Mid VEN6:18 UAE (+1)8:18 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 0 for 1 Friday as the Miami Marlins lost to the Colorado Rockies 6-1. He's now batting .000 with no home runs this season.
Mar 28 4:09 Ap-Mid PT5:09 Ap-Mid MT6:09 Ap-Mid CT7:09 Ap-Mid ET19:09 HE23:09 GMT7:09 4:09 Ap-Mid MST6:09 Ap-Mid EST5:09 Ap-Mid CST6:39 Ap-Mid VEN3:09 UAE (+1)5:09 Ap-Mid CT-Miguel Rojas went 0 for 3 Thursday as the Miami Marlins fell to the Colorado Rockies 6-3. He's now batting .000 with no home runs this season.


The Japanese government has proposed sweeping changes to laws governing tourist accommodation that has Airbnb and the home sharing sector feeling upbeat.
Deregulation of Japan's hotel sector has been a priority for the government, due to the surging number of foreign visitors and shortage of accommodation, particularly in popular urban destinations.
A panel on deregulation earlier proposed allowing private citizens to take in fee-paying lodgers for up to 180 days a year without requiring a hotel operator licence.
Known as minpaku in Japanese, the practice is generally illegal in Japan, but the advent of businesses like Airbnb are challenging such laws.
"We welcome that Japan has made great progress in policy discussion on home sharing," a spokesman for Airbnb Japan tells TTG Asia.
Japan's move is in part motivated by its desire to ensure it gets tax from property owners, while also easing room shortages in the run-up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.


Fall sessions are in full swing and, this month especially, will be jam packed with engagements! Literally – every single weekend has engagement sessions! I'm not mad about it though! What I AM mad about is that I have to wait an entire year to see these two say their vows, which they will be doing at the gorgeous Barn at Timber Creek in Farmville.
Caitlin and Ray met me at the Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach on Saturday night for their engagement session. I walked up to this location and I was speechless! This place is perfect! We weren't the only ones to think so either because there was about 6 other sessions happening at the same time. The center is so large that you could barely even tell!
I met Caitlin for coffee a couple of months ago, but before then, when we just talked through email, we clicked! I knew she was meant to be one of my brides! I just love her. Her personality is so fun and easy going. The three of us had such a great time at the session, trying to avoid snakes and find otters (haha! joking…kind of).
Another reason I know that these are my kind of people – they brought their yellow lab to their session! Pull on my heart strings, why don't ya!?! At our first meeting, Caitlin and I were swapping puppy stories and busted out our phones which are full of photos of our dogs (of course). I couldn't wait to meet little Finn! Well….big Finn. Huge Finn! This puppy is about 100 pounds of pure sweetness!!
Ray and Caitlin have a year until their wedding date and I know we will all be counting down. They are getting married in a place that holds a very special place in their hearts – Farmville. This town is where is all began! Caitlin is a Longwood grad and Ray graduated from Hampden Sydney. This is where they met and fell in love so it was only natural for them to start their marriage there. Plus, their venue is breathtaking. That October day is going to beautiful and I can hardly wait!
These two knocked it out of the park with their engagement session! They had me jumping up & down and even squealing (which my couples know mean that I am super excited)! They were up for anything, including getting in the water and getting gigantic sand spurs stuck in them. I'm so grateful for couples that trust me and know that it is all worth it! Check out this awesome couple and their sweet puppy!


The climate is generally temperate Mediterranean and it is especially dry and hot, with a bright sunshine covering 70 % of the year. During the summer, the average temperature ranges between 25 and 30 degrees Celcius which is definitely lower than that of mainland Greece. The winters are mild and damp with quite a few rainfalls –mostly on the western part of the island of Crete. Snow is rarely seen on the plains but it is frequent on the mountainous areas. Another special characteristic of the area is that the sea temperatures on the southern coasts in winter are almost the same as those of the northern European seas in summer . This fact has recently led to a gradual and continuous increase of winter swimming fans .


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BY ROBYN GRIGGS LAWRENCE
Robyn Griggs Lawrence first helped introduce sustainable lifestyles and healthy homes to mainstream America with Natural Home magazine and explored the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection with The Wabi-Sabi House (2004), and Simply Imperfect: Revisiting the Wabi-Sabi House (2011). Her new mission is to educate people about how to safely prepare and imbibe organic, sustainably grown cannabis for health and wellbeing through The Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook, a collection of know-how, advice and recipes from America's top cannabis chefs.
As editor-in-chief of Natural Home from 1999 until 2010, Lawrence traveled the country meeting people who were passionate about building and living sustainably. Lawrence has also served as editor for Organic Spa, Mountain Living, and The Herb Companion magazines, and has written and managed successful blogs on HuffingtonPost.com, Care2.com, and Motherearthnews.com.
A board member for the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems in Austin, Texas, and an advisory board member for the Healthy House Institute, Lawrence has been featured in the New York Times, Time magazine, USA Today, on CNN and other top-tier newspapers, magazines and TV programs worldwide.
A certified yoga instructor, Lawrence also coauthored the eBook 7 Steps to a Safe, Nurturing Nursery, with Frank Lipman, MD.
Here Robyn Griggs Lawrence shares the Beginner's Cannabis Butter receipt
Herb Seidel
Herb Seidel's mission is to make it easy for everyone to enjoy making cannabis butter without fear. His method, tailor-made for beginners, calls for simmering a half ounce of cannabis in water for an hour, letting it cool to room temperature, then simmering it again for another hour. Herb strains out the cannabis and puts the butter in the refrigerator overnight to let the water and fat solids separate, then he simply removes the butter and discards the water the next day. Herb's method won't overcook the butter, so its structure remains relatively intact. Unlike butters that have been broken down in a long heating process, this butter performs in recipes just like the butter you've always known. Herb's technique stretches out over two days, but he says it's worth taking the time to do it right—especially if you're just learning how.
1⁄2 ounce cannabis, finely ground
1⁄2 pound butter
airtight containers
Combine cannabis and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 hour. If moisture reduces, add enough water to make 2 cups.
Remove from heat, cover, and let cool to room temperature (about 2 hours).
Return to stove and simmer for about 1 hour.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning, return to saucepan and bring to simmer.
Stir. Remove from flame, cover, and let cool to room temperature.
Line a fine mesh strainer with cheesecloth and place over a bowl, wide-mouth jar, or measuring cup. Pour butter through strainer to strain out cannabis. Twist cannabis with cheesecloth, squeezing out every last drop of oil. Compost cannabis solids.
Transfer butter into airtight container. Refrigerate overnight. Butter will separate from water.
The next morning, run a knife around edges of container to loosen butter. Use knife to remove butter that has separated from water in bottom of container.
Line a fine mesh strainer with cheesecloth and strain remaining butter.
Place butter in airtight containers, label, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months or the freezer for up to 6 months.
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General News of Saturday, 9 September 2017
Source: Atinka Online
Automatic timer switch to save Ghana 1,066 megawatts per day
The Energy Commission of Ghana has introduced an energy-saving device, "Automatic Timer Switch" which will help users of deep freezers and refrigerators cut down cost of energy consumption.
The Minister for Energy, Boakye Agyarko said the device will help ease pressure on the national grid since it has the capability of switching off all deep freezers connected for a specified period, thus reducing the load.
He said: "according to the results of test conducted by the Commission, 30% energy savings have been recorded by the use of the timer switches when the appliance connected is switched off from 6pm to midnight."
The Minister was speaking at the 8th Electrical Wiring Certificate Award Presentation on Thursday. The occasion was also used to introduce the new device and a mobile Phone Application (APP), which is aimed at assisting consumers to buy efficient and cost effective refrigerators in Accra.
Mr. Boakye Agyarko commended the Energy Commission for the two initiatives and urged them to continue the good works.
The Head of Energy Efficiency Promotion and Climate Change at the Energy Commission, Mr. Kofi Agyarko said the programme will be on a pilot basis for now and if everything runs smoothly, about one million automatic timer switches will be supplied, saving an estimated 1,066 megawatts of power per day.
In all, 651 persons were awarded certificates as Certified Electrical Wiring Professionals and Officers.
National President of Certified Electrical Wiring Professionals, Mr. Solomon Sarpong said ''from 1st October, we are going to go strictly by the laws that if a building is not wired by a professional who has been trained by the Commission, that facility will not be connected to the national grid for electricity.''
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Fourth Avenue Residences is primarily placed at the junction of Fourth Ave, District 10 & Bukit Timah Road in Singapore which is considered to be the prime neighborhood by the homeowners and the residents of this property. Investing on this property can be a great decision to make for the future with amenities such as Pepperoni Pizzeria, Giant club and The British Club boosting the demand of this property.
Bukit Timah being the larger town in Singapore is located at the main center. It is considered to be the tallest natural point of Singapore and its high-point hill with green layers makes this possible. If your bedroom face this beautiful town, you may have the sight of this natural reserve and resources.
Bukit Timah is also considered to be the most alluring places in Singapore and the land value is much higher than the other towns in Singapore. This town comprises expensive condos which are owned by people who has a great deal of money originating from Asia & Singapore.


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The PREPARE Programme
The aim of the PREPARE programme is to strengthen civil society and to promote multi-national exchange in rural development, with a main focus on the new EU member states and accession countries of Central and Eastern Europe.
The PREPARE partners wish to promote dialogue, trust, confidence and co-operation between local actors, governments and all stakeholders of rural development, at all geographic levels.
Their desire is to see rural communities empowered to participate in decision-making related to sustainable rural development.
The programme is driven by the belief, among the PREPARE partners, that :
Rural development is most successful and sustainable where strong partnerships are
created at national, regional and local level, and where local people are actively involved in
People throughout rural Europe have the desire and the ability to take the lead in building
better lives for themselves.
It is strongly in the interest of governments, at all levels, to bring rural people into full
partnership. In that way, they can ensure that policies are relevant and sustainable, and
that public money gains a 'multiplier' of private and communal effort.
In the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, there is particular need to strengthen civil
society, in the sense of active local democracy and non-government organisations, so that
it can become an active partner of government and a stimulus to popular involvement in
rural development.
The programme has three main elements :
Country-specific national programmes
Multi-national exchanges
International networking.
These are described below.
1. Country-specific national programmes.
Our national programmes are designed to promote dialogue and co-operation between different actors in rural development. They vary according to the needs of each country, but may include national seminars, regional workshops and other exchanges, all leading towards a structure of cooperation which can bring lasting benefits. We always work closely with, and at the invitation of, non-government organisations within the country.
The first PREPARE national programme was launched in 2001 in Slovenia : this led to the creation of the Slovenian Rural Development Network.
A similar initiative in Latvia in 2003 led to the creation in late 2004 of the Latvian Rural Forum.
In the Czech Republic, our support in 2004 and 2005 for programmes of training for animators of local action groups helped to stimulate the creation in early 2006 of the Czech National Rural Observatory.
We gave similar support in 23004 to training programmes in Poland, run by the Polish Forum for the Animation of Rural Areas
In Croatia, we supported the creation in early 2006 of the Croatian Rural Development Network.
We are now beginning to focus on potential national initiatives in the Balkan countries – Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia – and Turkey.
2. Multi-national exchanges
We place high importance on multi-national exchange of experience and ideas in the field of rural development.
Between 1999 and 2002, we organised three successful Travelling Workshops - to Estonia and Sweden in 1999, Hungary in 2000, Finland in 2002. These enabled key people in the pre-
accession countries to see and discuss the active involvement of local communities in rural
In 2003, we started a series of annual multi-national Gatherings of the PREPARE Network. The aim of these events is to bring together people from the new EU member states and accession countries, to stimulate debate and understanding of the rapidly-evolving field of rural development in Europe, and to constantly update the PREPARE programme.
The first Gathering was held in Slovakia in October 2003, preceded by Traveling
Workshops which started in all the 8 EU accession countries of Central Europe.
The second Gathering was held in Bulgaria in September 2004, preceded by Travelling
Workshops in that country and in Romania. This event was attended by 110 people
from 22 countries, including new neighbour states of the EU (Kaliningrad, Belarus,
Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia-Montenegro, Macedonia and Albania).
The third Gathering was held in Lithuania in October 2005, preceded by Traveling
Workshops in that country and in Latvia. Participants came from 23 countries.
The fourth Gathering was held in the Czech Republic in June 2006, preceded by Traveling Workshops in different parts of that country, hosted by 17 Local Action Groups. Participants came from 22 countries, including Turkey for the first time.
We promote visits and exchanges of information and best practice between EU member states and accession countries. In June 2004, we arranged for 50 people from 10 Central European
countries to attend a Cooperation Forum in Cáceres, Spain, organised by the Spanish LEADER Network.
We support regional links between the Central European countries. For example, regional Conferences were held in Romania and in Lithuania in 2001. An active link has developed is
developing between Kodukant in Estonia, the Latvian Rural Forum an the Lithuanian Rural Communities Union.
3. International networking.
We have set up a formal PREPARE network, to enable exchange and mutual support between all who are interested in rural development throughout Europe - see Prepare Network.
The PREPARE partnership has a seat on the European Commission's Rural Development Advisory Committee. We play an active part in debates there and elsewhere on the evolution
of policy and practice for rural development at European and national level. We were strongly represented at the Salzburg Conference.


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Modifications. We may modify this Agreement at any time. Modifications become effective immediately upon your first access to or use of our Services after the "Last Revised" date at the end of this Agreement. Your continued access or use of our Services after the modifications have become effective will be deemed your conclusive acceptance of the modified Agreement. If you do not agree with the modifications, then please uninstall and do not access or use our Services.
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Taxes. You are solely responsible for any and all duties, taxes, levies, or fees (including any sales, use, or withholding taxes) imposed on or in connection with this Agreement by any authority.
Injunctive Relief. You agree that a breach of this Agreement will cause us irreparable injury for which monetary damages would not be an adequate remedy and we shall be entitled to seek equitable relief in addition to any remedies we may have hereunder or at Law without a bond, other security, or proof of damages.
Dispute Resolution – Arbitration, No Class Actions. ANY DISPUTE OR CLAIM RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS AGREEMENT OR OUR SERVICES WILL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION, RATHER THAN IN COURT, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify. The Federal Arbitration Act and federal arbitration Law apply to this Agreement.If you do not want to arbitrate disputes with us and you are an individual, you may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending an email to [email protected]within 30 days of the earlier of the day you first access or use the Site, create a profile/account on the Services, or the day you first receive any of our Services.
If you intend to seek arbitration you must first send us written notice to our Customer Service Center of your intent to arbitrate ("Notice"). The Notice should be sent to us by any of the following means: (i) electronic mail to [email protected]or (ii) sending the Notice by U.S. Postal Service certified mail to 1 Bayport Lane North, Great Neck, NY 11023. The Notice must (x) describe the nature and basis of the claim or dispute; and (y) set forth the specific relief sought. If we do not reach an agreement to resolve the claim within 30 days after the notice is received, either of us may commence an arbitration proceeding. The arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its rules as modified by this Agreement, including the AAA's Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes. The AAA's rules are available at www.adr.orgor by calling 1-800-778-7879. The number of arbitrators shall be one. All issues are for the arbitrator to decide, including the scope of this arbitration clause, but the arbitrator is bound by the terms of this Agreement. Payment of all filing, administration, and arbitrator fees will be governed by the AAA's rules. We will reimburse all AAA filing, administration, and arbitrator fees paid by you for claims totaling less than $10,000, unless the arbitrator determines that either the substance of your claim or the relief sought is improper or not warranted, as measured by the standards set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b), in which case the payment of all such fees shall be governed by the AAA Rules. In such case, you agree to reimburse us for all monies previously disbursed by it that are otherwise your obligation to pay under the AAA Rules. We will not seek attorneys' fees and costs in arbitration unless the arbitrator determines the claim or the relief sought is improper or not warranted. You may choose to have the arbitration conducted by telephone, based on written submissions, or in person in the county where you live or at another mutually agreed location. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator, and not any federal, state, or local court, shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, unconscionability, arbitrability, enforceability, or formation of this arbitration agreement, including any claim that all or any part of this arbitration agreement is void or voidable. However, the preceding sentence shall not apply to the paragraph below.
WE EACH AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. Further, you agree that the arbitrator may not consolidate proceedings or more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding, and that if this specific proviso is found to be unenforceable, then the entirety of this arbitration clause shall be null and void. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration we EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL. We also both agree that you or CapSource may bring suit in court for injunctive relief, including to enjoin infringement or other misuse of intellectual property rights.
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I first wrote about my Harry Potter Studio Tour, London experience in my travel blog because I don't want to jump from different stories and timelines - but since I am all for magical things and Harry Potter lately (I would tell you why in the coming weeks!), I felt like writing about the experience in this blog.
How timely (and shocking) it was to hear the sad news about Alan Rickman's (Professor Snape) passing. I was on my way home when I saw the news and my feed was flooded his picture and admiration to the characters that he portrayed.
I never realized that I would get too attached to the Harry Potter story. I remember receiving the book set (book 1 to 4) via mail (oh, there was no #bloggermail back then) as a gift from my sister. So yeah, I became a fan, especially when the movies came out and you see them, actors grew up as the story progresses.
When I found out the Harry Potter Studio opened in Japan, I was dying in envy when I saw my friends' pictures in Hogwarts. So when I got the chance to visit London in 2014 (and got one free day to explore), I only have one place in mind that I wanted to visit - the Harry Potter Studio, Leavesden.
This is one of my favorite travel stories. I was traveling alone. I didn't know if I was excited. I was partly scared. Part of me was thinking, I wish I were traveling with friends or family. But part of me was happy that I was doing it on my own.
" I woke up early on that Friday morning. I can't remember what time I went to bed. Probably 4 in the morning? I thought when you are in another country (especially one that is miles away from your home city) you just never sleep.
I hurriedly prepared for my journey to Hogwarts (!!!). I didn't have an owl, a trunk or a wand with me. I only got the letter I received from Hogwarts! The digital copy of the ticket I bought online (the day before - while we were in a meeting!) and Google Maps instructions that would take me to the Harry Potter Studio in Leavesden."
Read more about my misadventures going to Hogwarts on this blog.
When I presented my ticket confirmation to the window cashier, I was ready for my short spiel-slash-explanation in case she asked me why I was late for the 11:30 studio tour schedule that I booked.
I would tell the lady that I got lost in Platform 9 3/4.
But for her it seemed like an ordinary day - doing her job and tending to the hundreds of muggles visiting the studio. Maybe she found it weird that I took a picture of my ticket.
I wanted to cry when I finally stepped foot in the studio. This is Hogwarts! The real Hogwarts (because I know the one in Japan and US were just built for attraction). I made it in Hogwarts after getting lost in Google Maps!
There was a long queue to the Entrance. I presented my ticket to the guy who was attending the line. I told him I was late for the 11:30 tour and he said, it was okay, things like this happen (oh my, you are the sweetest person I met in United Kingdom!).
I asked if I could make a quick trip to the restroom before lining up (because, bladder hell!!!).
When I finally got into the line, I felt like I was floating! Seriously!
I saw families, friends, couples and groups. It seemed like I was the only one traveling solo!
There was a dad and a kid behind me and I asked them nicely if they could take a picture of me beside the Cupboard. I asked them if it would be okay if I ask them to take pictures of me during the tour (because.. I am traveling solo) - and I forgot my selfie stick and all the quirky gadgets.
While waiting in line, I was feeling both happy and sad. I wish I was traveling with my friends who were also potterheads, I wish my mom could also see this, I wish I was traveling with someone special (emotional song on the background please). But I thought, heck, this is my day! I'll going to make it awesome!
When the team finally let us in. The host pooled us inside the waiting area. She said the usual welcome note but she warned us that we couldn't take pictures of the area (in the studio - we can take as many as we want!).
Before she let us in, she asked who among the guests traveled too far just to be in the Warner Bro's Studio in London?
I saw groups raised their hands - they said they came from Texas, the others are from different parts of Europe.
I raised my hand and the woman asked, how about you ma'am?
"I traveled all the way from Philippines to get here!"
Ha! Beat that! Philippines represent!
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THE DOORS of the GREAT HALL!!!!
As the host said "Welcome to Hogwarts!"
They asked, who were celebrating their birthday that day?
Okay, it was October 10 and I know my birthday was sometime in February.
Read: my Harry Potter inspired birthday Party!
I wanted to volunteer so I could stay in front. But geez, I am such an honest girl.
Anyway, the birthday celebrants got to open the door!
As the host put it, "you guys would experience what exactly Harry felt on his first day in Hogwarts!
And they opened the Great Hall!
Whoa!!! I wanted to cry.
Everyone was walking so slowly and feeling the moment.
I was the first one to walked directly straight to the front and gave respect to Dumbledore.
I seriously wanted to cry!
It was the same Great Hall where Harry Potter movies were filmed. Unlike in the movies though, there weren't festive meals and floating candles. On display were costumes used in the actual film. The details are so intricate. Everything is so magical!
I couldn't find the Sorting Hat though.
When we got inside, we were free to roam around the museum. I seriously didn't know where to focus. So many magical stuff from the Harry Potter studio. At the back of my mind, I was wishing I have a friend who can take pictures of me in different parts of the museum. But that didn't spoil the tour for me. The solution: I asked random people to take my picture!
I also lined up for a fun shoot riding the broom! Cool! There was a long line for this but you just have to wait. They ask for your house (I am Gryffindor!) so you can wear the right robe.
When I got to the Outdoor Set - whoa! It was amazing! There's the famous Hogwarts Bridge, Privet Drive, Godric's Hollow, The Knight Bus, Hagrid's Motorbike, The Weasley's car, The Riddle Grave, the huge Chess pieces and Butterbeer station! I didn't know where to go first! It started drizzling and I took a quick break.
I had to ask a random guy who was drinking a beer to take a picture of me.
Funny enough, it was him again who I found in the bridge and he graciously offered to take my picture. I asked him if he wanted me to take his picture. He said it was okay. He's making memories in his mind and totally feeling the moment. He is from Australia and he was also traveling alone.
For my picture in the #4 Privet Drive, I asked two lovely friends to take a picture of me. Sweet! Thanks ladies!
The next door leads to an indoor museum of Special Effects.
My favorite part is the Diagon Alley! It was amazing!
When I reached this part of the studio, I just had to take a quick break and appreciate all the magic inside. The people who worked for Harry Potter are amazing, they did magic indeed!
The last door to the museum leads to the Shop.
There was so much Harry Potter stuff! There's sorting hat, shirts, key chains, chocolates and real stuff from Ted and Fred's shop. They are a little expensive and I thought they are just normal chocolates and they would probably taste the same. I didn't want to spend too much on these things. I just bought some gifts for friends.
Thinking about it now, I am thinking I should have bought a lot of stuff! When would I ever get the chance to visit this place again?
When it was time to get my video copy, the guy who attended asked what house I was in.
I said "Gryffindor" yes, I was sorted. It really felt like being in Hogwarts.
It was an amazing trip. And even if this story happened a year ago, I still feel like it was one of the stories I would never get tired of sharing.
1. Bring camera, Go Pro and selfie stick with you with full battery and memory. Every inch and corner of the studio is instagrammable!
3. Purchase your ticket in advance. I bought mine the day before which is all good.
4. You can do the tour at your own phase. Allot 4 hours or you can do 2 hours but there are so many nice stuff to check out in the tour.
4. Don't forget to ride the broomstick and get your copy. I bought a good package of 3 photos and 1 usb containing video of my broomstick ride.
6. Don't be afraid to ask random people to take a photo of you. I encountered a lot of nice people, girl friends, guys, and couples.
I removed the watermarks of the photos to make it more pleasant for viewing. If you wish to use them, please do give a link back to my site. Thank you.
Thank you Harry for the tour! Your story will forever live.


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What is not to like about the thought of Denzel Washington being an attorney? His track record speaks for itself. He is a man who can become anyone. I do not remember the last time I was disappointed in a Denzel Washington movie. He is one of the most consistently extraordinary actors of our time. So, of course I wanted to see Roman J. Israel, Esq.
The film is about a stubborn savant, Roman J. Israel, Esq. He is a diligent and methodical defense attorney, who is hopelessly stuck in his ways. When his career is flipped upside down, it sends his ritualistic life spiraling out of control.
The movie was written and directed by Dan Gilroy and the noteworthy cast includes Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo, and Tony Plana.
This is not a great movie. This is a meticulous, one man freight train, and immersive performance by an iconic heavyweight, Denzel Washington. This is eloquence in motion and an exercise in character.
The movie itself, is not anything special. It is good until about halfway through and then it starts to lose its momentum. Denzel keeps it afloat and it sort of redeems itself at the end.
Colin Farrell's character wafts badass arrogance. His role is a good one, but feels like an afterthought.
Overall this is a great performance in an about average movie. Denzel takes a mediocre film and makes it watchable. It is an Oscar caliber performance. He is submerged in his character. He has multiple performances that are better than this one, but his character dominance in this movie brings it up a notch and makes it worth seeing.
When I think of All the Money in the World, it is hard not to think about everything that happened with Kevin Spacey and the bad publicity that surrounded this film because of him. It is my understanding that the movie was just about completed when the news came out about his sexual allegations.
(This is my review of All the Money in the World, but I feel that it is important to talk first about the cloud of negativity that hovered over this movie before its release. There is a certain amount of hypocrisy that has been a part of the Hollywood machine for many years. It still is today).
I think that the producers of the movie agreed that All the Money in the World was guaranteed to bomb at the box office because of Spacey. So how did they resolve this problem? The same way that Netflix resolved their Spacey problem with the infamous House of Cards firing, they cut him out of the film completely. They brought Christopher Plummer in to replace him. Then they had to reshoot all of Spacey's scenes with Plummer instead. How that will pan out with the Netflix Original Series House of Cards is yet to be seen, but that is a topic for a different day.
Spacey was originally billed second. His character was a big deal to the film. They had to bring in the other actors and redo a good chunk of the whole movie so that they could replace him. This all had to be done with only weeks remaining until the film was due to be released!
I read that it took about 9 days to completely reshoot the necessary scenes to cut Kevin Spacey completely out of All the Money in the World. That is insane if you think about it. Ridley Scott did what they thought would be impossible to try to salvage the film.
Now, if that was not enough, more controversy instantly surfaced about the reshoots. Apparently, Walhberg negotiated that he would get paid somewhere in the millions of dollars if he had to film any extra scenes. He has a good agent and he is one of the highest paid actors out there, so this comes as no surprise right? Wrong. To stir things up more, now all of a sudden, people were complaining because he got paid far more than Michelle Williams or any of the other actors for his reshoots. They were paid thousands and he was paid millions. The complaint was that there should be closer to equal pay for all involved.
I am all for women's rights. I am glad that they were able to erase Spacey from this film because of his sexual misconduct. They should have cracked down on all of that years ago. We all know, and they all know that people in power in Hollywood have been taking advantage of that power for far too long and nothing has really been done about it until recently.
However, I believe in the free market. People should be able to negotiate their worth. They get paid for what they contribute. The superstars get paid more because they bring more to the table. That is how it always has been and how it always should be. If you want to look at equal pay between men and women in Hollywood, I think you need to look deeper into the fact that Hollywood treats women like objects. Hollywood writers do not write many quality roles for women. Instead women are seen as window dressing and men are made out to be the heroes. That is not a problem with the actors or actresses. That is a problem with the filmmakers, and ultimately the big production companies that have gotten big for a reason, because they know how to make money.
What does Mark Wahlberg do when he hears that many people believe that he got overpaid and he is looked at as being part of the problem? Marky Mark turns around and donates all of the extra millions of dollars that he made for reshoots to "Time's Up" in Michelle Williams name.
All of the Money in the World is based on true events. It is about a teenage boy who is kidnapped and held for ransom because his grandfather is the richest man in the world. The grandfather will not pay the ransom, and the boy's mother is forced to do whatever is in her power to try to get her son back.
The movie was directed by Ridley Scott and the noteworthy cast includes Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg, Timothy Hutton, Charlie Plummer, Romain Duris, Charlie Shotwell, Andrew Buchan, and Marco Leonardi.
Ridley Scott generally knows how to get a film done right. He has got the process down. Sometimes the expectation is higher than the outcome, however. This is the case with this movie. It is well made to a point. It jumps around a lot. Usually that is OK to tell a story, but it makes this film feel a little choppy. It also seems to take away from how we feel about the characters in the story. We are not given much of a chance to really like and care about the people in the movie. If we do not care much about the characters, then we do not care much about what happens to them.
I think that this disconnect exists in the movie because it is in fact, based on true events. They follow the story line of what happened in real life, but they do not give you much reason to like the characters. This strongly takes away from how good the movie could be. It is good up to a point, without the possibility of being better.
Christopher Plummer got nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for this movie. He was part of the film for 9 days of reshoots. With all of the chaos that surrounded All the Money in the World, it seems like Hollywood was just throwing the movie a bone when they nominated Plummer for an Oscar. He is a solid actor and he was good in this film, but not Oscar good. Not even close. I think that this is a case of Hollywood trying to recoup their investment and show praise for Ridley Scott's ability to get the job done that needed to get done. If there is an Oscar nomination of any kind for a movie, it pretty much guarantees that people will see it. It is sort of like the media. They tell you what they want you to hear. In this case, they tell you what they want you to watch.
I cannot help but wonder, what the other version of the film with Spacey was like. With my tainted view of him as an actor at this point, I would have hated the movie. It was definitely the right thing to do replacing him. I used to be big fan of Spacey, but it is amazing how quickly your view of someone changes once their true colors bleed through.
Overall, the movie was good, but not that good. It is an interesting true story that was certainly worth telling. It felt rushed, because it actually was rushed. I feel that with more thought placed on character development, the movie could have been a lot better.


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Another United Airlines Computer Glitch Causes Worldwide Flight Delays
Airlines & Airports	Donald Wood October 14, 2016
On Thursday night, United Airlines was hit with a computer glitch that temporarily delayed departures for thousands of passengers across the world.
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According to Reuters.com, there were actually two glitches in the United Airlines computer system, with the company's luggage weighing systems first going down and then another unidentified issue that was fixed at around 3 a.m. ET Friday morning.
"Earlier tonight we experienced an issue with our weight reporting system, which caused system-wide flight delays," United Airlines said in a statement. "We have resolved the issue and are working to get customers to their destinations as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience."
Reuters is reporting that United Airlines customers were stranded across the world on planes and inside terminals for several hours as the company worked to remedy the issue. The problem extended as far as Paris, where check-in lines grew for a flight to New York Friday morning.
United Airlines reported all of its systems were fully operational as of 3 a.m. ET, and only 44 flights were still delayed or canceled as of 8:30 a.m. ET, according to FlightAware.com.
Unfortunately, this is the third computer system glitch that United Airlines has faced in recent months. In June, the airline's computers briefly lost functionality and caused delays, and a similar incident took place in July when flights were disrupted due to a technical issue with reservations records.
The technical issues in the airline industry are much bigger than just the problems facing United, as top carriers in the world including Delta Air Lines and British Airways also faced major technical problems this year that caused thousands of passengers to be delayed.
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