Off-board excursions at ports of call can be as amazing as being on board the cruise. Each European river cruise carries its own special appeal.
Open yourself to new adventures and new worlds by traveling one of Europe's great rivers. You will have the opportunity to view the spectacular scenery of Europe's most beautiful villages and countryside, visit ancient monuments, and participate in cultural events in the largest cities on the continent.
TravelingVvoyaging on these smaller, well-appointed riverboats, ideal for docking in town centers, close to the important sights, is a fine way to celebrate Europe's most luminous ports.
Cruise one of France's many scenic rivers and allow it to take you to some of the country's most treasured areas. From the celebrated food of Lyon and Bordeaux's most distinguished wineries, to the charm of Paris and Provence, to the historic sights of Normandy, France provides a world of experiences.
Enjoy time in Aquitaine, once one of the richest parts of Europe, and see its lovely farms, forests, vineyards, and ports. Hunt for truffles near Périgord and make your own particular blend of Cognac at the Camus distillery. Enjoy France's finest oysters straight from the bay at Arcachon. Taste Saint-Émilion, Médoc and Sauternes close to their own "terroir".
No matter the waterway, the Rhône River or the Seine River, the Dordogne or the Gironde, a France river cruise will immerse passengers in a community rich in wine, art, food and tradition. Anybody who loves seeing ancient forts and tiny medieval villages will enjoy traveling down the Elbe River through the Czech Republic and Germany. Wine fanatics will love a trip on the Mosel River, known as the Moselle in France, which traverses the region in Germany best known for its farming of the Riesling grape. In Central Europe, Danube River cruises take passengers to fascinating Old World cities like Budapest where you can soak up the steam in a traditional banya (thermal baths) or Vienna where you can learn the waltz, a dance which gained popularity in the ballrooms of the Austrian court.
People who like to explore destinations off the beaten path will enjoy tours to smaller cities such as Passau and Bratislava, while adventurous food lovers will enjoy noshing on the delicacies of the regional cuisine.
Visit the famed Red Square in Moscow and take in its classic Russian architectural design, or stop for a tour of St. Basil's Cathedral. In Russia, be sure to spend some time at the spectacular Hermitage Museum, which in addition to being an awe-inspiring structure, is the second largest sized museum in the world.
A visit to the kommunalka will give you a first-hand view of how families lived commune-style in the Soviet period, while a stop at the magnificent Peterhof Palace will give you fascinating insight into Peter the Great's daily life. In addition to its world-famous caviar, Russia has some other excellent traditional dishes you should sample: blini pancakes, solyanka, borscht, and pirog.
Numerous peoples had a role in the story of the Dnieper River: Russian, Ottoman, Jewish, Cossack, Greek, Tatar, and Mongol.
Historic places of worship and monasteries, Soviet-era landmarks, museums and displays of legendary horsemanship, and music and dance are found along the river's banks from Kiev to Odessa.
Cruise on Portugal's river of Gold, the Douro, to enjoy the renaissance of Lisbon, newly revitalized with trending galleries and restaurants. Roam the beautiful vineyards that produce the country's famous Port wine and enjoy traditional cuisine, wine and fado singing.
The Douro River Valley is the world's oldest demarcated wine appellation and a UNESCO site. After first visiting the lush Nordic region, head to the Rhine River and all it has to do and see.
Embark in historic Bergen, a city with strong Viking roots, and set off for Norway's striking fjord landscapes, cruising to scenic Flåm, cosmopolitan Stavanger, history-rich Kristiansand and lively Oslo.
Art lovers will want to stop in Denmark's coastal village of Skagen, once summer home to the legendary group of Scandinavian artists known as the Skagen Painters, as well as Amsterdam to view the many masterpieces there, before heading to Kinderdijk to see the charming windmills of Holland. Visit Cologne's famed cathedral and explore Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. The picturesque Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is well worth a visit with its imposing cathedrals, huge fortresses, ancient villages, and rich history.
Travel through the renowned Black Forest in Germany, stop in France's Strasbourg with its spectacular Gothic cathedral, then on to Basel, Switzerland with its enchanting medieval old town. Being onboard is fun and engaging, and your excursions should be the same. Dive right into the distinct aspects of each intriguing destination along the way. And, just as each ship is a work of art on water, each destination you travel to is a work of art on land.
What are the Main Distinctions Between Ocean Cruises and River Cruises?
Though river cruises and ocean cruises are the same in many aspects, you will find some critical differences as well. The ships for ocean cruises are generally larger than those used for river cruises, and have more accommodations in the individual rooms. With their bigger size, they can have a lot more passengers traveling at once.
Since river ships hold fewer guests, passengers tend to get to know each other better and often create long-term friendships.
In contrast to ocean cruises that may include multiple sea days, you will almost never have a full day of sailing on a river cruise. Passengers usually wake up every day in a new location. The panorama is always changing, so the trip itself is part of the exploration. First-time voyagers might want to begin with a river cruise; land is normally in sight, the water is shallower, and the sailing is smoother, so there is practically no threat of seasickness.
Of course, with their greater size, ocean cruises can feature additional things like onboard gyms, live performances, and many more choices for where and what to eat. But river cruises are great in that they have inclusive pricing that will take care of water, alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, and even some fun tours off the ship.
What Are the Pros of River Cruises?
River cruises are one-of-a-kind trips. They move at the perfect speed, offer fantastic amenities and provide lovely views. Along the legendary waterways of Europe, you'll find a variety of enriching activities, included excursions, mouthwatering cuisine, and unmatched service to offer the perfect degree of relaxed indulgence.
All that, and you will only have to unpack one time before kicking back and enjoying your journey. These cruises will carry you along historical trade routes and contemporary cities, and everything in between.
The experience can be both immersive and tranquil, based on your individual preference, as you sail rivers like the Douro, Seine, Rhine, Volga, or Danube and take in the varied panoramas.
Guests have the chance to become well-acquainted with the lifestyle, art and history of their destination cities. Visitors will really to get to discover the food, wine, art, and way of life at each location.
In addition to guided tours, guests can wander unhampered around local stops or arrange optional shore outings.
There are plenty of great things to do at each port, such as visiting art galleries and museums, getting tickets to a musical or theatrical performance, or visiting local sights. And the amenities on these ships will guarantee that you are happy and have everything you wish.
The rooms all have their own private baths, deluxe beds, small refrigerators, televisions, safes to protect your valuables, and in-room temperature control.
Staterooms generally span from about 150 to 600 square feet. The services you get will be personalized and always top-notch. In addition, you will find free Wi-Fe, great bars and lounges, and top-notch culinary services on each boat, and most also have pools with nice sun decks for your use, interesting shops, and libraries where you can relax with a good book.
Some of the bigger ships even feature a library where you can borrow a good book to read and outdoor pools with decks overlooking the scenery. No matter what season you decide to go, you can see the distinct customs of each destination. Outdoor events and attractions will be more widespread in the warmer months of spring and summer.
In the cooler autumn months, you will notice fewer visitors, meaning you will have extra time to visit sights without getting overwhelmed with people or rushed. The winter season is a treat for individuals who enjoy the beautiful Christmas markets found in many parts of the world, as well as other local holiday practices. River cruises are terrific for everybody, specifically those desiring a more peaceful and intimate form of travel. Individuals who've never stepped foot on a boat before will enjoy the relative ease of a river-bound trip with minimal chance of seasickness.
What's more, due to the fact that river cruises give travelers so much opportunity to visit local places and cultures, they are ideal for anyone interested in art, history, or just seeing new places. Each river includes different ports of call, local history, and adventures. Are you all set for a river cruise?
Enjoy the finest of Europe's most significant waterways by boat. Cruising rivers like the Loire, Elbe, Duoro, Rhine, Volga, Danube, and Dnieper is a fantastic vacation experience. In addition to exciting local excursions, these smaller boats offer world-class dining and entertainment, elegant rooms with state-of the-art technology, and a full array of amenities. The setting is cozy and welcoming with a feeling of decadence.
The programs allow for the most feasible amount of time to be spent at ports of call. What is interesting about these excursions is that they give guests the chance to experience the local culture of each port. Experience first-hand the culture and history of each dazzling European city you visit. Put your finger on the pulse of the continent's great cities and experience it through the stories revealed by its artists, history and culinary pleasures.


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Resurgent Iran Is The Last Great Emerging Market
"Iran is one of the last remaining places, short of Mars and the Moon, where there is significant opportunity". So says Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of the global advertising giant WPP and one of the world's most widely-followed analysts.
I agree that Iran – a country with a vast natural resource endowment and home to 81m people, many of them highly-educated – should rank among the world's most exciting emerging markets.
Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, though, and related Tehran hostage crisis, Iran has been isolated by the US and much of the rest of the world – part of George W. Bush's "axis of evil". The imposition of long-standing trade "sanctions", tightened in 2011, reflected not just diplomatic pressure from Washington, but fears (particularly in Israel) that the ultimate goal of Iranian uranium enrichment was a nuclear weapon, rather than electricity generation.
Recently, of course, the geo-political winds have begun to shift. Less than a year ago, the five permanent members of the UN Security Council – the UK, US, China, Russia and France – agreed, together with Germany, to bring Iran back into the international fold. In mid-January, the International Atomic Energy Agency then verified Iran had met its related monitoring and decommissioning obligations.
Now, with Iran able to sell oil on international markets, and preparations being made to reconnect to the crucial SWIFT international payments transfer network, outside commercial interest in Iran is starting to grow. Optimists are likely to be buoyed by Iranian elections last week that, were our media not so understandably fixated on "Trumpania" and early Brexit skirmishes, would have received much more attention.
The notion of a Western rapprochement with Tehran has been in play since mid-2013, when Hassan Rouhani replaced Mahmoud Ahmedinejad as President. Instead of a firebrand religious hardliner, Iran was now represented by a seemingly moderate, English-speaking cleric.
"Our country has never sought, nor seeks, anything other than peaceful technology," Rouhani opined at Davos in early 2014, one of many early trips abroad. "Iran is open for business," he declared, insisting that "over the next three decades, we could become a top-10 global economy". Many dismissed this claim as a pipe-dream, given the role of vested interests across the economy – particularly connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps – and the continued political influence of religious hardliners.
I've just spent the last week in Iran – witnessing the elections and holding numerous meetings with financial and commercial leaders. Rouhani-supporting reformists secured a third of seats in the national parliament. Together with moderate, pragmatic conservatives, that amounts to a majority in the 290-seat assembly. While notable ultra-hardliners lost their seats, Rouhani himself secured election to the influential Assembly of Experts, as did his ally, former President Rafsanjani.
It's true that, ahead of the election, many reformist candidates were "disqualified" on dubious procedural grounds, as some tried to protect the isolationist principles of the Islamic revolution. Despite that, or perhaps partly because of it, Rouhani's "Coalition of Hope" fared extremely well – suggesting the majority of voting Iranians (and there was a high 76pc turn-out) feel the nuclear deal and global engagement are the best way to generate economic and social benefits.
Particularly striking was the outcome in Tehran, where reformist and centrist candidates won all 30 seats in the local parliament and 15 of the 16 seats in the regional Assembly of Experts. As the main theatre for the power struggles between competing factions and state institutions, the Iranian capital shapes the broader political climate across the Islamic Republic. This bodes well for Rouhani – expected to seek a second Presidential term in 2017.
If the politics allow, Iran's economic potential is head-spinning. Its spectacular resource endowment includes 160bn barrels of proven oil reserves – the world's third or fourth-largest haul, depending on how you count. Add to that confirmed natural gas treasures of 33 trillion cubic metres – more than Russia on the most recent estimates – and you have the makings of an energy colossus.
With sanctions lifted, Iranian oil exports could soon rise from 1.1m to 3m barrels a day, the average level during the mid-1990s when sanctions were looser. Back in the early 1970s, during the days of the Shah, over 5m barrels of Iranian crude hit global markets daily. Restoring those kind of flows would make Iran twice as important a supplier as Kuwait – complicating the politics of the Opec exporters' cartel, but generating billions of dollars for the Iranian economy.
In 2012, just before Rouhani took office, Iranian GDP shrank by over 5pc, the economy gripped by sanctions. Since then, growth has returned, with independent Western analysts estimating a 1pc expansion last year, rising to 4.5pc in 2016 and 5.4pc the year after, as sanctions fade. Already, Iran is comfortably in the world's 30 largest economies in dollar terms, and among the top-20 when adjusted to local living standards.
Along with natural commodities, the country also boasts a largely literate, highly-skilled population – its numerous universities long-producing a steady stream of scientists and engineers. Ayatollah Khomeini's revolution, with its theocratic clampdown on enterprise, meant Iran missed the emerging markets revolution that, from the mid-1980s onwards, ignited the rapid expansion of economies like China, India and Turkey. Rouhani campaigned to reverse that, stating repeatedly that he wants Iran to "join the rest of the global economy", positioning it as "a major international investment destination". These Iranian elections, no doubt imperfect, soundly back that agenda.
Following my visit – which took in the Tehran Stock Exchange ($100bn market capitalization), meetings with leading paper, glass and internet providers and side-trips to the ancient cities of Qom and Kashan (where I visited the site of one of the world's oldest settlements, dating back to 4,000BC) – I have a few observation.
The first is that, for all the opprobrium directed at Iran, this country isn't short of smart, hospitable people. In addition, while Iran has national debt of less than 10pc of GDP, and a population share with higher education exceeding 50pc (above many Western countries), wage levels are highly competitive – comparable to Vietnam.
It's also clear that Iran is well-placed to regain its traditional role as a trading hub. Bigger than Peru and South Africa, and with a huge, often multi-lingual population, it's a natural gateway to a broader 300m-strong regional market. In fact, as a natural transit region between Europe and China, Iran is very much part of "the New Silk Road" – an idea increasingly popular in the minds of large institutional investors.
We shouldn't get carried away. For all Rouhani's momentum, real economic reforms will be tough. A decade of sanctions has created a lot of shadowy practices benefiting those less well-disposed towards legitimate business folk, from Iran or elsewhere. Those gains won't be given up lightly.
US politics is also on a knife-edge – and, after elections to the White House this November, America may well become more outwardly belligerent, at least in rhetorical terms. That could spark a hard-liner backlash in Iran.
It's also worth saying that, even if Rouhani has a chance to deliver significant economic progress, Iran could be more interested in partnering less with the West, than with China – already its largest trading partner. In January, during President Xi Jinping's latest visit to Tehran, the two countries agreed to increase bilateral trade to $600bn over the next ten years.
Even the Supreme Leader – Khomeini's successor, Ali Khamenei, who remains highly influential – voiced his approval for greater cooperation between China and Iran. It could be a while before he says that about the West.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2016/03/05/resurgent-iran-is-the-last-great-emerging-market/
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The Garden has an extensive collection of plants from New Caledonia, thanks in part to the IRD (L'Institut de recherche pour le développement) which made the plants available. The Garden's Conservatory Director, Ron Determann, was tasked with creating a tropical plant collection and chose to focus on tropical conifers. In 2003 he visited New Caledonia to learn about the ecology of their tropical conifers and about their conservation issues. He also visited University of California at Santa Cruz, whose arboretum is home to many plant species from New Caledonia, including Amborella trichopoda. In 2005, Determann returned to New Caledonia and received cuttings, seedlings, and seeds from a sanctioned nursery. These formed the basis of the collection.
As you can imagine, however, plants that grow in New Caledonia's metal-rich, nutrient-poor soil have some unusual horticultural requirements. Determann and his team do not provide these plants with serpentine soil components. Other adjustments are made. In general, the New Caledonian plants are maladapted for regular soil and he finds that they are particularly sensitive to phosphorous. He grows most plants in highly porous soil mixtures, and other plants he treats like epiphytes, growing them in baskets, some just while they are young, and some for their whole lives. Amborella trichopoda had never been grown from seed in the United States until Determann and his team did so. Thanks to their success, Amborella has been made available to scientists at the Amborella Genome Project.
The New Caledonian plants growing in the Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Conservatory and the Garden's greenhouses comprise just one of many living collections at the Garden. These living collections provide invaluable resources for visitors and researchers while contributing to the conservation of the Earth's biodiversity.
The plants from our living collections on public display provide learning opportunities for visitors. Through outreach materials, signage, guided tours, and interpretive stations, visitors can learn about plants from far-flung areas of the world as well as plant communities in our own region.
Living collections enable scientists to sample plant material without having to organize expensive field trips. They also are a sustainable source of research material that takes the pressure off wild populations. Plants can be visited and sample at the garden in all stages of the life cycle, so that their flowers may be observed and their seeds examined. Researchers also have access to the Garden's carefully kept data, which includes exactly where specific plants where originally collected and by whom. Finally, the Garden's horticulturalists and staff taxonomist lend their considerable expertise to visiting scientists and researchers.
A study conducted by the Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BCGI) indicates that roughly 9,000 species of plants threatened in the wild are flourishing in the world's botanical gardens. While preservation of species in their natural wild habitats (in situ) is the goal, ex situ conservation collections are important to this effort, especially in the face of widespread habitat destruction. Ex situ collections provide the opportunity to study the biology of endangered plants, understand their needs, and develop plans for the restoration of their natural habitat and ultimate reintroduction. The living collections also provide an insurance policy against extinction.


While the media, the president, and a good portion of America focus on marriage equality, there is a serious problem being overshadowed. Homelessness has always been a major problem in the United States. Lack of funding, education, and resources means many people go without beds, food, and shelter. The criminalization of homelessness makes these people vulnerable to incarceration for trying to find places to sleep or even attempting to get money to eat. However, one group of homeless are even more vulnerable than others. Twenty percent of all homeless youth are a queer individual. Compared to their cisgender and heterosexual peers, homeless queer youth face higher rates of sexual and physical assault as well as higher suicide rates ("National coalition for," 2009). They face discrimination in shelters and agencies, as well as violence at the hands of both staff and others. These youth often lack support at home, school, and within society in addition to the of lack the ability to cope with the problems faced to them. queer youth require safe spaces with staff who understand their needs, problems, and who are supporting.
Despite having never experienced homelessness myself, I understand the issues surrounding queer youth. I've faced the violence, discrimination, and rejection due to being a queer person. I firmly believe that lack of education on all levels is one of the roots of the problem. Queer youth are twice as likely to not complete high school or pursue a college education. Thirty-one percent reported instances of harassment to the staff of their schools and received no response ("Gay and transgender," 2010). Schools lack the resources and education on how to deal with their queer students. School counselors are often incompetent in queer problems and staff can be even more so. They do not know where to go educate themselves and there are very few (if any) seminars for both students and teachers about their queer peers. Helping these youth complete school with competent teachers, a good support system, and a good education helps motivate these students to go to college. These children are further guarded from life on the streets if they have a support system, even if it is outside their home. By working with schools and the at-risk/homeless queer youth population, we can work towards creating a better and safer world.
When dealing with disadvantaged youth, the values of having a purpose for living and having a sense of identity along with feelings of worth, are important since without these basic building blocks a person cannot begin to better themselves or start to see the world in a positive light. A person must know who they are and feel they are worthy of life's benefits and offerings A purpose, even if it is something small, can help drive a person to pull themselves together. Instilling these values from a young age, for all youth, can help them remain strong and resilient despite life's challenges. Once these basic and core values are established a person can begin to look outside of themselves for affection, acceptance, as well as developing honest and open relationships. A person must love themselves before they can begin to focus on others. Developing a purpose and an identity and self-worth requires a supportive, understanding, and safe environment. For most people, this would be their family and household. However, not everyone has a supportive, understanding, and safe household. Without this, many people must turn elsewhere for this environment. For youth, the second most likely place for this would be school. However, for queer youth, schools may not always be supportive or safe. Bullying may run rampant among students and staff. Counselors may be inept at providing resources for queer youth. Queer safe spaces, such as after school clubs, may be entirely nonexistent. Comprehensive seminars must be provided to schools in order to promote positive environments for youth of all varieties.
While society is becoming more progressive, queer people are still portrayed in a negative and unequal light. Marriage equality is still a major issue, queer people can still be fired from jobs, denied housing or even removed from the premises of public accommodations. Many major religions contend that being queer is immoral and sinful. Some people and organizations are not only calling for reparative therapy and making homosexuality illegal, but also for the death of queer people. Transgender people still face major issues in the medical field when trying to access hormones, surgery, or even basic care. Many providers need to be educated by the patient about their own medical issues.
Queer youth come from every cultural background, race, ethnicity, region, country, city, state, gender or any other factor you can think of. Because of this, culture is something that needs to be taken into account. Different cultures have varying degrees of acceptance and tolerance of queer people. Certain cultures may be more tolerant of lesbian women than they are of gay men, while others may entirely be against both. Some cultures may be accepting of transgender people while condemn homosexuality. Iranian culture condemns homosexuality in all forms, however the government pays for gender confirmation surgery for transgender people. These transgender people also hold contempt towards the gay community and will deny being gay. While transgender people are inherently queer, Iranian culture draws a very distinct line. This is not to say that all Iranians are entirely accepting of transgender people while condemning sexual minorities. There are also many Iranians who fully support and accept queer people. Yet, it is important to understand where the culture for these people stands. African-American culture is known for being intolerant of gay men. These cultural differences can lead to very different interpretations of a person's identity and how they fit in. While impossible to know all the differences among cultures, it is important to understand the major race and ethnic differences on queer people. Cultural sensitivity is mandatory when working with any group, queer or not. Another important factor to consider is religion. Many homeless queer youth face problems not only at home with religious clashes, but also on the streets. Religious organizations, shelters, and agencies may discriminate based on gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Despite facing negativity, homeless queer youth may still hold strong to their religious beliefs. Tolerance as well as understanding must be given when dealing with these youth. Trying to deny them their faith will be harmful and anything but beneficial. However, they can be pointed towards congregations, churches, mosques, temples, or other religious places that are queer accepting.
Society has a long way to go before queer people are entirely accepted. People often say that the children are our future, and if that is true, we must focus on making the world a better place for them. Queer youth are severely lacking in support and resources, especially those on the streets. While making a large portion of the homeless youth population, these children are often without a voice. They are often overshadowed by other problems in society, such as the current fight for marriage equality.


Former First Lady Nancy Reagan has passed away at the age of 94.
Nancy Reagan, the stylish and influential wife of the 40th president of the United States who unabashedly put Ronald Reagan at the center of her life but who became a political figure in her own right, has died. She was 94.
Mrs. Reagan died of congestive heart failure on Sunday morning at her home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from Joanne Drake, a spokeswoman for Mrs. Reagan.
Her death was confirmed by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library.
Mrs. Reagan was a fierce guardian of her husband's image, sometimes at the expense of her own, and during Mr. Reagan's improbable climb from a Hollywood acting career to the governorship of California and ultimately the White House, she was a trusted adviser.
I'll never forget the sight of Reagan visiting her husband's gravesite on the 10th anniversary of his death in June 2014. The grief on her face was unbearable to watch: it was clear how deeply she missed her late husband. Nancy Reagan deserves credit for standing up to the religious fundamentalists in the GOP and supporting embryonic stem-cell research in the 2000s, in the hope that such research could one day find a cure for the Alzheimer's disease that ultimately took the 40th president's life.
We at the Washington Monthly extend our thoughts and prayers to the Reagan family, which will miss Nancy every bit as much as she missed Ronald.


Getting lost will certainly have a new meaning for cruisers bound for the islands of Bermuda; but one that is not, thankfully, associated with that treacherous triangle. This British overseas territory also known as Somers Isles (not Summers Isles), sits all by itself in the North Atlantic. Bermuda's closest neighbor at least 1,000 kilometers away. It stands to reason, then, that cruises to Bermuda from New York or Baltimore and back could mean days at sea, leaving only the determined to uncover the treasure that awaits.
Perhaps because of sheer distance (and that imaginary polygon) that the volume of visitors does not really swell beyond half a million a year. Although this might change soon with bigger Bermuda cruise lines calling in at King's Wharf; making it possible to snag a towel-sized patch of pink sand when your ship makes it past Bermuda's infamous coral reefs.
There is plenty of rose-colored real estate to choose from, but Horseshoe Bay is the most celebrated because its pink crescent shape against the blue sea is as picturesque as the hype. A cruise to Bermuda won't be complete without a day of snorkeling, and Church Bay, with its reef close to shore and protected from the vagaries of the Atlantic, is the place to be. West Whale Bay is most strategic for catching a glimpse of migrating humpback whales, while Chaplin Bay is famous for its privacy. The longest shoreline, Long Bay, and the most visually stunning, the jagged-peaked Jobson's Cove, are all worth a detour. All are in West End.
One of the staples of Bermuda cruises from Baltimore is an exclusive cruise that usually last from six to seven nights. Assuming two days are spent at sea, there is still plenty of time left to explore the treasures of Bermuda that beguile not just beach connoisseurs but also aficionados of (British) history. A close look at the British colonial architecture at Saint George inscribed as a World Heritage Site should top the list; followed by shopping and some sightseeing at the capital, Hamilton; and capped off by a generous serving of naval and shipwreck history at King's Wharf.
Apart from tourism, Bermuda's economy is heavily reliant on offshore financial services, which means that for every bikini-clad sun-worshipper there is swashbuckling golfer. Since Bermuda-only cruises usually spend separate days on each of these ports, there is more than adequate time to hit the tee, learn history, shop until you drop, laze on the beach, and party hard after dark, or any combination thereof.
New York to Bermuda cruises, with extended trips to the Caribbean, depart from Cape Liberty and call on King's Wharf, Philipsburg in the Dutch outpost of Sint Maarten, San Juan in Puerto Rico, and Labadee in Haiti (exclusively leased to Royal Caribbean). Cruises to Bermuda from New York can be as short as five nights, but mixed cruises are as long as nine.
The distance from Bermuda to the Caribbean Basin is considerable; so you will spend more time sailing and less time beach bumming. For a cursory look at the highlights of each port of call, a few hours would suffice, unless you are caught in one of those pink nooks that are just too picture-perfect to be true.


A managing company intending to operate a unit trust shall make an application in the prescribed form together with the prescribed fee to the Commission for the grant of a licence to operate such unit trust. Every such application shall be accompanied by the prescribed documents.
On receipt of an application made under section 31, the Commission, having considered the particulars stated therein and the documents accompanying such application and, where it deems it necessary, having given the applicant an opportunity of being heard, in person or by a representative, shall, by written notice to the applicant, inform the applicant, whether he is being granted a licence or not.
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HATCH GOBA TAKING THE LEAD IN INSPIRING TEACHERS WHO GO THE EXTRA MILE!
The Stars in Education Awards is a project created by Argo, the publisher and multi-media communications company that lives its brand promise "to inform, involve and inspire". These awards recognise the important roles educators play in our society, and acknowledge those who go beyond the call of duty to initiate, develop and implement non-curricular initiatives that have a positive impact both on the individual learner and their broader communities.
Awards like these are reliant on corporate sponsors to fund the immense amount of work that goes into sourcing, adjudicating, acknowledging and rewarding the various initiatives that happen all over South Africa. As such, Argo is very pleased to announce Hatch Goba the leading engineering firm is taking the lead in inspiring teachers who go the extra mile in South Africa.
Hatch Goba, a leading international consulting engineering, project management and implementation firm. With values built on making a difference in communities, they are a perfect fit with the Stars in Education Awards.
Executive Director, Tshepo Kgobe says the following: it is our duty as a corporate to ensure that the future of South Africa is raised by nurturers and dedicated teachers, who see their role as far reaching and understand the ripple effect of their actions. We have proudly aligned ourselves with these stars in education and hence, sponsored the Stars in Education awards, that honours the true heroes of our time.
Argo's Managing Director Sue Fontannaz is equally enthusiastic. "We are always grateful when big business sees the need to get involved with the community and contribute to making a difference," she says. "We are privileged to have had Hatch Goba on board, and see a perfect alignment between the company's forward-looking culture and our own vision for South Africa's future."
Hatch Goba joined TSB Sugar, Mindset TV, Metro FM and SACE as sponsors of the Stars in Education Awards, ensuring that this worthy initiative can continue unearthing the little guys who are making a big impact on the lives of our children.
For more information on the Stars in Education Project, contact Argo General Manager, Carol Steyn on (021) 865 2813 or mail [email protected]
Alternatively visit www.ED.org.za
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Busuu es una aplicación y comunidad en línea que permite el aprendizaje de idiomas desde cero o el refuerzo de las capacidades lingüísticas. La página proporciona unidades de aprendizaje en 14 idiomas diferentes (inglés, español, francés, alemán, italiano, neerlandés, portugués, ruso, turco, polaco, árabe, japonés, chino y coreano.)que pueden ser añadidos al portafolio de aprendizaje de los usuarios y dar seguimiento a sus progresos.

Origen del nombre
Busuu es una lengua hablada en Camerún. Según un estudio tecnológico llevado a cabo en los ochenta del siglo pasado, tan solo ocho personas hablaban este idioma minoritario. El código ISO 639-3 para Busuu es bju.

Concepto
Busuu es una empresa start-up ubicada en Londres, su objetivo es ayudar a quienes desean mejorar sus capacidades lingüísticas. La página cuenta con numerosos hablantes nativos, y ha revolucionado el modo de aprender idiomas gracias a programas multimedia y el intercambio lingüístico a través del ordenador.

Todos los usuarios pueden corregir los ejercicios de otros usuarios o contactar con otros hablantes para compartir sus dudas o incluso comenzar una videoconferencia. Además de conectar con otros usuarios, Busuu ofrece unidades de aprendizaje que cubren varios asuntos, con frases y vocabulario representados por imágenes y sonidos pronunciados por voces profesionales de personas según el idioma seleccionado. La mayoría de estas actividades pueden ser utilizadas sin necesariamente participar en el aspecto de "red social" de la página.

Busuu admite usuarios que hablan cualquier idioma, en cuyo caso cualquier persona de la comunidad tiene la posibilidad de aprender ese idioma. Ofrece cursos en los niveles A1, A2, B1, B2 y C1 (MCERL). Los usuarios se inscriben para estudiar uno o más idiomas. El material de estudio de una lengua se suele dividir en alrededor de 150 unidades. Las unidades consisten en preguntas de selección múltiple, ejercicios orales y escritura. Los usuarios actúan como estudiantes y tutores a la vez, siendo los encargados de corregir el trabajo de otros. Pueden conversar a través de una ventana de chat, utilizando busuutalk o enviando grabaciones de audio a otros usuarios.

Hay dos clases de miembros: miembros ordinarios o gratuitos, y miembros prémium. Aunque la mayoría de  las funcionalidades son gratuitas, algunas, como las unidades gramaticales y funciones multimedia (tales como unidades de vídeo, grabación de voz, podcasts y la posibilidad de aprender más de un idioma simultáneamente), solo están disponibles para los usuarios prémium. El sitio vende materiales de sus asociados, tales como libros de referencia de gramática de Collins.

En junio de 2008, Busuu fue considerada como una de las top 10 startups.

Desarrollo
La página se basa en una estructura Drupal. Busuu se caracteriza por una interfaz manejable con un tablero de mandos que cambian al mejorar tus capacidades lingüísticas, reforzando así los logros que se van consiguiendo en el aprendizaje. (Se puede apreciar como "Revisión".)

Con 100 millones de usuarios, ofrece cursos en 14 idiomas.

Premios
En 2008, Busuu formó parte del proyecto de la Unesco "Año Internacional de las lenguas", tras su campaña para salvar el silbo gomero. Además, ganó un León de Plata en el Festival Internacional de Publicidad. En 2009, fue nominado al premio Tech Crunch y Premios de Internet, y en ese mismo año fue galardonado con la "Etiqueta Europea para Proyectos Innovadores en el Aprendizaje de Idiomas". En 2011 ganó el premio Tech Crunch como la mejor web de educación. En noviembre de 2012, Busuu recibió el premio Ventures Pitch Seven Day, gracias al que recibió 4 millones de euros para invertir en publicidad en Alemania. La jornada fue organizada por ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG en Londres.

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 busuu.com página oficial
 blog oficial
 página oficial en Facebook

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Last night, CCAD hosted a Q&A session to help Ad/Graph Seniors be better prepared for their upcoming job searches. The event was composed of their three Professional Practice Course classes along with the Ad/Graph Collective, a student run advertising and design club and there was a group of professionals to answer anything thrown their way. I had the pleasure of being on the professional panel along with Stream Digital, Justice, Whole Foods and Resource Ammirati and IBM Company. Lots of great questions from students who will soon be launching their careers. Many of the questions were timeless in the sense that job seekers face many of the same challenges no matter where they are in their career. Your best preparation for landing a new opportunity is to know who are and know what you want to do.
Panel of professionals just prior to the start of the event. Students had a chance to learn s**t today.


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The hot springs of Bagni San Filippo are located on the eastern slope of the extinct volcano Monte Amiata at the periphery of Val d'Orcias rich forests. They are also not far from the western border of the Siena-Radicofani graben and the geothermal wells of the Mt. Amiata field. For thousands of years, in this area hot springs have built up several impressive travertine mounds of up to 30 m (100 feet) height. About 500 m (0.3 miles) west of the town center and at 100 m (330 feet) higher elevation as the nowadays active springs, there is the oldest known travertine deposit that has been dated at an age of 55,000 years. Since that time the main discharge level of thermal water has dropped to a height of presently 523 m (1,716 feet), whereas close to the oldest deposit only some reduced hot spring activity has remained. This area is privately owned and not open to the public.
Currently, in total five hot springs are active in and around Bagni San Filippo. Their water discharges into the Fosso Bianco (White Ditch), a sequence of low cascades and shallow basins where the whitish blue thermal water drains just outside the eastern border of the village.
A broad trail, branching off from the road called Via Fosso Bianco, leads down to the Fosso Bianco and the bright sinter formations alongside the ditch. After passing a gray and weathered travertine slope, runoff and collecting pools of the first active spring come into view. The spring itself is located inside the village on private ground and not accessible to the public, but its drainage water is conducted through a plastic pipe underneath Via Fosso Bianco to the top of the sinter slope. Due to a high concentration of carbonate and sulfate salts the water deposits large amounts of travertine at a rate of 3 - 5 mm (0.1 - 0.2 in) per day close to the vent of a spring. Depending on the individual spring it contains also various concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), thus emitting a smell of rotten eggs.
The collecting pool on the next picture in front is also fed by its own small spring, recognizable by the bright orange biofilm of thermal bacteria. If you look closely at the pools surface you may notice a thin, ice-like layer, formed by so-called crystalline calcite rafts.
To meet with the next sinter formations, you have to follow Fosso Bianco downstream in northern direction. Its shimmering greenish water flows through a park-like forest with a nice pattern of bright and shady patches. Downstream you reach one of the most yielding hot springs, gushing water at a rate of 20 liters per second (317 US gpm) at a maximum temperature of 50 °C (122 °F). It emerges just on top of the most impressive travertine formation, called Balena Bianca (White Whale) or Bocca della Balena (Whale's Mouth).
But already in the medieval ages people have diverted most of its water into stone-built bathes at the site of the current Spa Terme San Filippo. Prior to this an impressive waterfall must have cascaded down the Balena Bianca. However, even nowadays there is still enough hot water flowing through a narrow channel to the Balena Bianca to keep the sinter fresh and enable further growth. Especially in the winter months there is less need of hot water in the spa terme, so more is left for the natural waterfall. This is the reason why the sinter surface in winter shows a far more expanded layer of orange-brown thermophilic microorganisms and green algae.
A few feet farther downstream the next travertine slope shows up. It is fed by the outlet from the spa terme above and therefore receives plenty of thermal water. Nevertheless, even second-hand an impressive, natural looking travertin formation with some terracettes and pools has grown. Like all other pools around, they are intensely used for bathing.


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Come browse awhile and visit often as we are constantly updating valuable information to make the new bird owner and the old pros alike have happy and healthy bird companions.
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Raul Rodriguez came by to get Sebastian groomed by Karen for his Rose Parade 2013 appearance on the Dole float. Mr. Rodriguez designed the Dole float as well as several others as he does every year!
I do not understand how a person with any sense, can call me franticly, and tell me that their bird has not been breathing right for two weeks, and want to know what to do. Where in the hell were you two weeks ago when we had a chance to save your bird. (Pardon my language, or don't, I don't care).
Please do not wait until it's too late, when your bird shows signs of illness of any kind call your avian veterinarian NOW! You know that birds mask their symptoms and when they finally do show you that they are ill it is time to move fast. Their natural instinct is to pretend wellness, in the wild if they show signs of weakness or illness the other birds in the flock will kill them and eat them to protect the rest of the flock from predators. There is no time to waste, no time to procrastinate, if you wish to save your bird's life you must move quickly. PLEASE, and if you are not willing to do so find a loving home for your bird, with someone financially able to care for it properly and get yourself a potted plant.
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It was a great pleasure to join friends and colleagues both old and new at Beaconsfield's 20th anniversary party last night. If you don't already know them, Beaconsfield has been curating visual art, producing new sound, performance and interdisciplinary art projects for 20 years, providing
a critical space for creative enquiry. Founded to occupy a niche between the institution, the commercial and the 'alternative' the charity maintains a unique venue which has provided a laboratory and presentation space for contemporary art and artists since 1995. Set up in the former Lambeth Ragged School by artists with a track record for organising grass-roots events, Beaconsfield commissions, and is commissioned, nationally and internationally and has a long history of innovative collaboration with other organisations and individuals, on and off-site. The annual programme typically includes a range of exhibitions, residencies, talks and events as well as interventions in public space.
There was much to celebrate. Past projects include groundbreaking works by artists including London Fieldworks, Tomoko Takahashi, Hayley Newman, Pan Sonic, Iain Hinchliffe, Chris Marker, Franko B, Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey, Shane Cullen, Monica Ross, Rod Dickinson and Tom McCarthy, Bob and Roberta Smith, and many, many more. This incredible roll call of artists is testament to the curatorial vision and leadership of Beaconsfield founders David Crawforth and Naomi Siderfin.
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But last night's event also marked a turning point in Beaconsfield's history, since after two decades as a fixed-term client of Arts Council England Beaconsfield is now going it alone. The party also marked the launch of a new #SupportBeaconsfield campaign, with a 'Friends, Best Friends and Patrons' scheme, and a new edition of four specially commissioned prints by artist Thomas Yeomans that were launched and available to buy on the night.
Along with David Ball (Soft Cell) & Dave Chambers, Shiva Feshareki & Jack Jelfs, Russell Haswell, Lucky PDF, Boo Saville and Simon Tyszko I was part of the entertainment, and gave a couple of readings. Marianne Magnin of The Cornelius Foundation kindly sent through some wonderful photos, including this one of my second set of the night, in Beaconsfield's courtyard, where I read from 1999 police satire CHARLIEUNCLENORFOLKTANGO.
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#SupportBeaconsfield is a fundraising campaign raising awareness of Beaconsfield's groundbreaking role on the London art scene and the chance for lovers of contemporary art to sign up to #SupportBeaconsfield as a Friend, Best Friend or Patron at a discounted rate (available for a limited time only).
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Intarsia is the art of piecing different materials together to make a piece of art, like this pendant. It is strikingly beautiful set with a sterling silver bail.
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Il singolare del torneo di tennis Tel Aviv Open 1983, facente parte della categoria Grand Prix, ha avuto come vincitore Aaron Krickstein che ha battuto in finale Christoph Zipf 7-6, 6-3.

Teste di serie

 Henrik Sundström (primo turno, ritiro)
 Shlomo Glickstein (primo turno)
 Colin Dowdeswell (semifinali)
 Robbie Venter (primo turno)

 Zoltán Kuhárszky (primo turno)
 Bernie Mitton (primo turno)
 Danie Visser (primo turno)
 Mike Myburg (primo turno)

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Tel Aviv Open 1983


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Add to Calendar 2019-07-05 15:00:00 2019-07-05 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Animal Meet and Greet With Silly Safaris Children of all ages and families are invited to meet up to three live critters during this casual drop-in session with Silly Safaris. Ask questions and take pictures while the animals are there! Garfield Park Branch
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Children of all ages and families are invited to meet up to three live critters during this casual drop-in session with Silly Safaris. Ask questions and take pictures while the animals are there!
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What was known as the Shelby Branch began in 1918 when the library was housed in old School No. 34. A new branch was constructed in 1965 at the current Shelby Street location. Following a major renovation, the branch reopened in 2011 as the Garfield Park Branch, reflecting the desire of residents to refer to the branch by their beloved and adjacent Garfield Park.
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Weber has lived in beautiful Maine for the past 3 years but was born and raised in sunny Florida. After earning his business administration degree at the University of Florida, he worked as a massage therapist, apprenticed at an organic farm, lived 6 months in Guatemala, and served as a crisis counselor for a suicide hotline. His experiences led him to medical school at Nova Southeastern University where he achieved both his osteopathic medical degree and his Masters of Public Health. In school, he served as an anatomy fellow as well as a student leader and trainer in osteopathic manipulative medicine. His journey continued at the Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency in Augusta, Maine, where he has served as a compassionate provider and teacher of patients for the past 3 years, with an emphasis on integrative medicine and osteopathic manipulation. Most recently, he passed his medical acupuncture boards and is completing his functional medicine certification. Outside of work, Weber enjoys foraging for wild edibles, martial arts including Brazilian jujitsu and judo, gardening, cooking, and primitive wilderness skills.


Once upon a time there was a happy family: A mom, a dad, a gerbil, and the most beautifulest, cleverest, ever so kindest Princess. . . .
On one horrible day, a new ruler is born into a young princess's family — a ruler she dubs His Royal Highness, King Baby. This small interloper is so smelly. He is so noisy. And all the talk in the Land is about him ("Such a nice burp!" "Oh, what a lovely poo-poo!"), nonstop, ALL THE TIME!
Has there ever been such an era of wicked rule? With whimsy and sympathy, Sally Lloyd-Jones tells a satisfying tale of usurped attention — and rapprochement — that every big brother or sister will relate to, while illustrator David Roberts captures all the hilarious details of a child's active imagination.
About the Author: Sally Lloyd-Jones is the author of several children's books, including Skip to the Loo, My Darling! A Potty Book and How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister, which was a New York Times bestseller. Sally Lloyd-Jones lives in New York City.
About the Illustrator: David Roberts is the illustrator of many books for children, including The Dunderheads, written by Paul Fleischman, which was short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal; The Dumpster Diver, written by Janet S. Wong; and several acclaimed titles by Andrea Beaty, including Rosie Revere, Engineer and Ada Twist, Scientist. Born in Liverpool, he now lives in London.


As a result of a brutally botched dental treatment on a pony, a Wellington equine dentist was last week convicted of ill-treating a pony.
Marten Dijkstra, 49, was sentenced in the Hutt Valley District Court and ordered to pay a fine of $2,500 payable to the SPCA and reparation of $2,500 vet costs payable to the pony's owner.
The charge stemmed from an incident in January 2016 when the defendant was engaged, in his capacity as an equine dentist, to perform a routine dental check-up of Sandfly, a chestnut gelding pony. The check-up resulted in the removal of both the lower left and lower right last cheek teeth (311 and 411) hooks.
To do this the defendant used one half of a broken set of molar cutters by setting the flat end of the broken device against the hook of the tooth and using it in the manner of a chisel. As he was not qualified to administer sedation or pain relief, neither were given either pre, or post-treatment.
In March 2016 Sandfly stopped eating. A full oral exam under sedation and radiographs revealed that a half to two thirds of the lower left and lower right cheek teeth (311 and 411) had been cut off. The left lower cheek tooth had distinct changes consistent with periapical infection, indicating that direct pulp exposure had been caused by the cutting.
"The SPCA hopes this judgement will serve as a reminder to Equine lay-dentists, farriers and others responsible for animals, that any treatments that carry risk of causing pain or distress should be discussed with or referred to a veterinarian to avoid cases like this occurring," says SPCA CEO Andrea Midgen.
Although Sandfly responded well to a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory pain relief, because irreversible damage to the pulp tissue has been caused, recurrence of infection is highly likely.
Sandfly is being kept on long-term oral antibiotics and extraction in the long term will be required once this is possible. Although the long-term prognosis for the pony is still guarded, it is hoped that with ongoing veterinary care he will have a full recovery.


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Support a statewide community college system with sufficient resources to fulfill its overall goal: to offer all Californians access to a quality higher education.
Resources should be stable, accommodate all enrolling students, be fairly distributed among the college districts, and provide opportunities for long-range planning.
Governance should allow greater authority within the system itself with local districts making key decisions about mission priorities to meet community needs.
Support retention of all five missions of the Community Colleges: to prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges to provide workplace skills, career development and certification in a wide range of occupations to offer opportunities for life-long learning to engage in programs fostering community economic development to provide instruction in basic academic skills to those who lack them.
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simplify the governance of the community colleges to provide greater authority for the internal decision-making structure of the system to manage its own affairs
increase local decision making by local college communities while encouraging an effective and equitable balance of responsibility and authority, in areas such as funding, between local and state entities in responding to local needs
promote the role of the state structure as one of support for the local colleges as they work to serve the needs of their students and their communities.
Support measures to finance the non-capital costs of the community college system that provide:
stable funding
opportunities for long-range planning
funding sufficient to accommodate all students
funding equity among the different districts within the community college system, with accommodations for different circumstances such as special expensive programs, cost of living, urban/rural differentials and community needs.
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As the Principal Secretary, what aims and objectives have you set for the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation?
The key objective of the Agriculture Department is to meet the food demand of the State and increase the income of farmers by increasing agricultural productivity through imparting the knowledge of scientific methods of agriculture to the farmers and by implementing various schemes with their participation and help. The main objective of the administration is to ensure the economic and social upliftment of the people at large, promote the habit of saving on cooperative base, reach the facility of loans to the various sections of the society through cooperative institutions, and to make available reasonable and just price for the agricultural produce and facilities of storage to the farmers using the Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs).
Give us an insight into the functioning of the Cooperative Department in the State of Gujarat.
The passage of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 led to the creation of the Cooperation Department of the State. The major functions of the Department are development and regulation of the cooperative societies in the State as well as implementation of this Act. Besides, it also works for the development and regulation of the Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) of the State, in line with the Agricultural Produce Market Committees Act, 1963. It also plays a major role in the auditing of cooperative societies. For the purpose of auditing of all the cooperative societies in the State, the offices of Joint Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Audit (Divisional), are operational at the Divisional level in Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Rajkot. The audit structure at the district level is at the disposal of the District Registrar, Cooperative Societies, who conducts auditing of accounts of the cooperative societies of various nature in the State.
For the purpose of auditing of the accounts of the milk producers' cooperative societies and milk producers' cooperative federations, the Cooperation Department has constituted a separate Inspection and Audit Committee, headed by a Chief Executive Officer.
What, according to you, is the future of agriculture sector in Gujarat?
In the coming years, there will be huge impact of the agriculture sector on overall economic growth on account of path-breaking developments in the field of technology and biotechnology. Following the emergence of these changes, most of the people will benefit on account of immense possibilities of earning wealth and grow using the existing resources. It is necessary to formulate a strategy to enable farmers to compete in the international market and to immunise them against the sharp price fluctuations because of the elimination of quantitative restrictions on imports on the basis of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) norms on agriculture. This will result into diversification in agriculture, improvement in quality and value addition, so that benefits of the available opportunities could be taken. The role of agriculture in economic development has always been recognised. Even though, it is necessary to focus on agriculture in the same way as stress was given to the industrial sector in the decades of 1970s and 1980s. In other words, the entire developmental efforts should be centred around agriculture and agriculture-related activities.
What are the concerns of the State Government for the farming community?
Concern for the farming community is a broad concept. Cooperative societies can be expected to look after their members and work for their welfare. Section 4 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 provides that a cooperative society can have promotion of the economic causes of the public as one of their objectives. Therefore, some provisions in the by-laws can be made for this purpose, which should not be contrary to other provisions of the GCS Act, 1931. Section 67(2), read with Section 70, provides for utilisation of part of the reserve funds for public purposes or charitable purposes, though with certain restrictions provided therein. These provisions are only enabling provisions and the discretion is always vested in the society. Concern for community is also expressed in Section 115 of the GCS Act, 1961 to allow surplus assets after the winding up proceedings are over for public purposes or charitable purposes, with procedures and restrictions provided therein. So far as the public distribution system is concerned, the cooperatives can render the services at the grass root levels; distribution of food grains, sugar, kerosene and other essential commodities are being done by the cooperative societies in both rural and urban areas.


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World China could build nuclear plants for S.China Sea, paper says
China could build nuclear plants for S.China Sea, paper says
BEIJING - Friday, April 22, 2016 10:09 Email Print
Chinese dredging vessels are purportedly seen in the waters around Mischief Reef in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea in this still image from video taken by a P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft provided by the United States Navy May 21, 2015. Photo: REUTERS/U.S. NAVY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS
Exclusive: China nearly finishes illegal building on East Sea reef
Chinese military aircraft makes first public landing on disputed island
Philippines, Vietnam to explore joint patrols in South China Sea: sources
U.S. will not recognize exclusion zone in South China Sea: defense official
ASEAN says seriously concerned about rising South China Sea tensions
China is getting closer to building maritime nuclear power platforms that could one day to used to support Chinese projects in the disputed South China Sea, a widely-read state-run newspaper said on Friday.
China has rattled nerves with its military and construction activities on the islands it occupies in the South China Sea, including building runways, though Beijing says most of what it is building is for civilian purposes, like lighthouses.
The Global Times, an influential tabloid published by the ruling Communist Party's official People's Daily, said the nuclear power platforms could "sail" to remote areas and provide a stable power supply.
Liu Zhengguo, head of the general office of China Shipbuilding Industry Corp, which is in charge of designing and building the platforms, told the paper that the company is "pushing forward the work".
"The development of nuclear power platforms is a burgeoning trend," Liu said. "The exact number of plants to be built (by the company) depends on the market demand."
Demand is "pretty strong" he added, without elaborating.
The paper quoted a January report from the China Securities Journal that a demonstration platform is expected to be completed by 2018 and put into service by the next year.
Chinese naval expert Li Jie told the newspaper the platforms could provide power for lighthouses, search and rescue equipment, defence facilities, airports and harbours in the South China Sea.
"Normally we have to burn oil or coal for power," Li said.
"Given the long distance between the Nansha Islands and the Chinese mainland and the changing weather and oceanic conditions, transporting fuel could be an issue, which is why developing the maritime nuclear power platform is of great significance," he added, using the Chinese name for the Spratlys.
China claims almost the entire South China Sea, believed to have huge deposits of oil and gas, and is building islands on reefs to bolster its claims. Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims to parts of the waters, through which about $5 trillion in trade is shipped every year.
Visiting Brunei, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi repeated China's stance that disputes should be resolved peacefully through negotiation between the parties directly concerned, China's Foreign Ministry said late on Thursday.
China has been angered by a case bought by the Philippines in an international arbitration against China's South China Sea, and says it will neither participate in the case nor accept it.
South China Sea Spratlys


A 50 year old female had never been to school. She is a farmer and housewife and spends her time cooking, cleaning and sleeping. She has three sons who live with her and her husband, but cannot communicate with any of them due to her hearing loss, so just cooks and cleans and sleeps. She was accompanied by 3 younger women from her home near Dhangadi, called Chisopani in Karnali. She travelled on the night bus leaving at 6 pm and arriving at 10 AM. They are staying in the hotel.
She had surgery on the right and a bone conductor hearing aid on the left.
She greeted Peggy with a Christian greeting.
She felt the hearing aid helped her immediately and is very very happy because it will stop her being so isolated.
The young women with her were very surprised that they did not have to shout anymore to be heard.
Works by cutting grass, carrying wood in baskets and feeding the buffalo. Her niece accompanied her and says that a hearing aid is not suitable for her type of work, but Amma herself wants it.
She lives 15-20 minutes away by bus in a big village with 3-4000 people.
Amma has come to live permanently in her mother's house because her husband has another wife. Her husband lives a 7-hour walk away.
Four years ago her hearing started to deteriorate slowly.
Her speaking is affected and her niece shouts. She is isolated and goes to sleep while the family chats.
Is a 40 year old Chettri man. He has had hearing loss since he was a small boy. He is from Dhangadi 8 ward, which is a 2-hour bus ride from Chainpur. Eighty people live in the village and the guardian calls it a big village. There is no electricity in his house.
His parents came from that village but are both dead now.
He went to school but only to one class because of his hearing loss. He works as a 'mystery man' doing plumbing, electrical, 'DIY' and farming. He is the village dharmi (shaman or witchdoctor). He has never cut his hair.
He doesn't know what is happening or going on around him because of his hearing loss. There are no other people in his family with hearing loss. He is married with 3 boys and 1 girl.
He does not feel there are problems at home because of his hearing. He can listen on his mobile.
Both had extensive bilateral cholesteatoma disease in their ears.
One Tibetan extraction girl had both sides operated 3 days apart, then ear dressings changed with a short anaesthetic on the last camp day.
The other girl had one side mastoidectomy and her parents plan to attend our next ear camp in Pokhara in 7 months time to have the other ear operated. In all these operations the intention was to clear disease but also reconstruct the hearing with ossiculoplasties.


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WORTHEN et al. v. WHITEHEAD.
CARLEY, Chief Judge.
Action for damages. Cobb Superior Court. Before Judge Brantley.
Appellant-plaintiff Keasha Worthen, the minor child of appellant-plaintiff Gwendolyn Worthen, was struck by an automobile owned by appellee-defendant Cynthia Whitehead and driven by John Bramlett. Appellants brought this tort action, premising appellee's asserted liability upon the theory of negligent entrustment of the auto-mobile to Bramlett. Appellee's motion for summary judgment was granted by the trial court and appellants appeal from that order.
"Under the doctrine of negligent entrustment, a party is liable if he entrusts someone with an instrumentality, with actual knowledge that the person to whom he has entrusted the instrumentality is incompetent by reason of his age or inexperience, or his physical or mental condition, or his known habit of recklessness. [Cits.]" (Emphasis supplied.) Gunn v. Booker, 259 Ga. 343, 347 (2) (381 SE2d 286) (1989). In support of her motion, appellee produced evidence showing that, prior to lending her automobile to Bramlett, she had no actual knowledge of his incompetency to operate a motor vehicle. In opposition, "[appellants] made no showing, even circumstantially, that [appellee] had actual knowledge that [Bramlett] was a reckless and incompetent driver. [Cits.] It was incumbent upon [appellants], in opposing [appellee's] motion for summary judgment, to show that [appellee] had 'actual knowledge of a pattern of reckless driving or facts from which such knowledge could be reasonably inferred in order to preserve the issue for jury determination.' [Cit.]" May v. Phillips, 157 Ga. App. 630, 631 (2) (278 SE2d 172) (1981).
Contrary to appellants' assertions, the fact that appellee made no direct inquiry of Bramlett is not material to her liability. OCGA 40-5-1 22 "requires evidence that the defendant-entrustor knew that the driver was unauthorized to operate an automobile but does not require that the defendant-entrustor demand proof of licensing. [Cit.] [Likewise,] [i]n a common law negligent entrustment case, 'Georgia law does not impose the duty upon the owner of an automobile to make investigation of the competency of one who drives his car and discover his "reputation" as a driver in order to avoid being negligent if it should subsequently be determined that the driver indeed had a reputation for recklessness and incompetency in driving.' [Cit.]" Thomason v. Harper, 162 Ga. App. 441, 447-448 (2) (289 SE2d 773) (1982). See also Gill Plumbing Co. v. Macon, 187 Ga. App. 481, 482 (2) (370 SE2d 657) (1988); Bonney Motor Express v. Yates, 171 Ga. App. 754, 755 (2) (320 SE2d 844) (1984).
The evidence adduced in support of appellee's motion pierced the pleadings and appellants failed to come forward with specific facts to establish the existence of a genuine issue of material fact for jury resolution. The trial court, therefore, correctly granted summary judgment in favor of appellee. May v. Phillips, supra.
Harper, Waldon & Craig, Thomas D. Harper, for appellee.
Burge & Wettermark, Michael J. Warshauer, for appellants.
DECIDED SEPTEMBER 4, 1990.
MARSHALL v. WHALEY. (238 Ga. App. 776) (520 SE2d 271) (1999)
WILSON v. ORTIZ et al. (232 Ga. App. 191) (501 SE2d 247) (1998)
FIELDSTONE CENTER, INC. v. STANLEY. (216 Ga. App. 803) (456 SE2d 61) (1995)
TAYLOR v. DUREN. (213 Ga. App. 691) (445 SE2d 820) (1994)
SMITH v. TOMMY ROBERTS TRUCKING COMPANY et al. (209 Ga. App. 826) (435 SE2d 54) (1993)
MURPHY v. BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. (207 Ga. App. 853) (429 SE2d 530) (1993)
DEAN et al. v. PES.; DEAN et al. v. VIAU.; DEAN et al. v. WARREN.; PES v. DEAN et al. A91A2249. DEAN et al. v. PES.; VIAU v. FRED DEAN, INC. et al. (203 Ga. App. 801) (418 SE2d 604) (1992)
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IHG to open two more London hotels by 2016
Intercontinental Hotels Group will open a further two hotels in London.
Hotel Indigo London - Barbican will start welcoming guests in 2016, while Holiday Inn - Watford Junction is due to open this summer.
The Hotel Indigo property at Barbican will be a new-build with 101 guestooms and is ideally situated, in the City of London, for business travelers. The Watford hotel will contain 92 guestrooms and will feature the Holiday Inn Open Lobby concept.
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As a result of these future openings, IHG has in the last nine months signed all six of its current European brands in the Greater London area.
The four other signings are the InterContinental London - The O2; Crowne Plaza London - Albert Embankment; Staybridge Suites London - Vauxhall and Holiday Inn Express London - Ealing.
Indigo Road to venture into hotels in 2020
The S.C.-based restaurant group picked hospitality veteran Larry Spelts to lead its new hotel management and consulting division.
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Paramount Hospitality to operate Orlando-area hotel
The 878-suite residential-style hotel is located in Winter Garden, Fla., near the entrance to Walt Disney World.