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Financial impact of COVID-19 on parks and green spaces - Watford Borough Council
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the parks service at Watford Borough Council. It is forecast that the loss of income will be £86,000 but the situation has resulted in a significant difference in the way the service now communicates and operates.
Local context
Watford Borough Council is a borough council in Hertfordshire and is home to around 90,000 people. It has over 50 parks and green spaces, with over 2 million visitors to Cassiobury Park alone each year. The council's park service has six staff, with the remainder outsourced to Veolia and an active and valued community of volunteers totalling over 300, some of whom were able to continue volunteering informally under social distancing measures.
Friends of Cassiobury Park during recent clean up
Council's response
All parks and green spaces remained open however all facilities were closed during the lockdown period including cafes, sports clubs, paddling pools, gyms, play areas, toilets and car parks. All events have been cancelled in line with guidance but future events are still being planned. All of Watford's park cafes are leased to private operators and the majority of cafe staff were furloughed.
The reopening of remaining facilities will be a phased approach as per government guidance. The first facilities to reopen were some sports facilities including croquet, bowls and tennis courts and cafes for takeaways.
The COVID-19 crisis impacted the parks service to quite a degree as the service saw one member of staff redeployed to the Cemetery and one to the Crematorium. The day-to-day Grounds Maintenance was not affected (except line marking) as the contractor has continued with operations as did the Rangers. There has been a significant impact on Grounds Maintenance since the lockdown easement as parks have seen an increased use affecting business as usual. Park Rangers have worked closely with the Police to manage social distancing, particularly in the key parks such as Cassiobury Park and Oxhey Park. It is however believed that the closure of the car parks helped to resolve these issues.
The communications team have played a good role in keeping users informed through social media, additionally the Park Rangers have put posters up in parks. There are some pinch point issues in some parks e.g. bridges across canals and rivers that could be an issue, to address this there are plans to put signage up.
With regard to levels of use; parks have at times been deserted, particularly during the initial lockdown phase. Since lockdown has eased parks are getting much busier with destination parks even busier than usual with local parks having seen more use.
More joggers and cyclists have been using parks and the council have seen a rise in complaints about cyclists in particular. The council responded with increased ranger patrols and use of social media.
The total annual parks service net budget for 2020-21 pre-COVID-19 was £1.7 million (gross expenditure was forecast at £2 million and income at £300,000), external income accounts for 15 per cent of the total cost of the service.
The loss of income to the service over the initial three months of the lockdown period is estimated £86,000. The COVID-19 crisis has had a significant impact on income from leases and concession rents and car parking. Car parking charges at Cassiobury Park brings in around £100,000 per year and it is forecast that 40 per cent of this income will be lost. Additionally, businesses in the hub and park cafe lease holders have been issued with a two month rent relief, then 50 per cent to be reviewed on a regular basis.
The council forecasts an estimated £5,000 per month additional losses as a result of closing facilities, redeployment of staff and extra security. No loss of internal income is currently forecast. However, corporately we have a significant gap that grows daily.
Watford park service sources of income
External income 15
Core council funding 85
Total annual external income £300,000
Forecast loss of annual external income 28.7 per cent (£86,000)
Most capital projects were halted, causing delays and contractual claims e.g. Woodside Playing Fields which is a £7 million project may be reduced and deferred subject to ongoing council financial forecasts.
Annual income, showing higher estimates of loss and expected income after loss
Annual income source £
Expected income after loss £
Maximum estimated loss £
Leases, licences, concessions, catering 54000 36000
Events and activities income 60000 40000
Car parking charges 90000 10000
Survey participants were asked about the anticipated impact of COVID-19 on sources of income for the remainder of the year.
Young boy litter picking
Some planned projects may get mothballed as match funding may get diverted, having said that the income across the council is generally high and parks are very much valued. There is an increased and wider appreciation of parks and green spaces and elected members have picked up on this. Watford recognises the value of parks to their communities so may look at other ways to make savings.
The parks service has a strong volunteer community who play an important contribution in supporting the preservation of the borough's parks and green spaces.
Throughout the pandemic some informal volunteering has continued including work by the Friends of Cassiobury Park and Oxhey Park volunteers carrying out river clearance work at a distance.
Woman litter picking
Most volunteering including Green Gym and ParkRuns have all been suspended and a loss of in-kind volunteer contributions is estimated between 21 and 40 per cent.
There is a strong volunteer network across Watford and a COVID-19 response was issued to all groups with many new volunteers coming forward. Friends Groups and Businesses have been directly mailed and the Cassiobury Parks Manager also holds a weekly zoom meeting with the Friends forum there to ensure continued engagement.
Lessons learnt and future plans
The biggest impact on service delivery has been keeping on top of customer enquiries, reporting procedures and the development of new corporate incident management processes.
However, the council adopted a good response programme during the lockdown and senior managers reported into the Incident Management Team everyday (now every three days). If a service wanted to change something e.g. open car parks a Service Change Request was submitted and signed pre-change.
Parks are high on the agenda in the council's COVID-19 recovery plans and there has been increased awareness and interest from elected members in parks due to the public's growing appreciation of parks and green spaces.
The council were already looking at ways of increasing biodiversity i.e. reduced cutting of grass verges etc but the situation has accelerated this. Additionally, as a result of the pandemic the council are looking at delivering more services remotely and are reviewing how departments can work better together. Moving forest school activities online has proved to be successful as have other online activities published on https://www.watfordtogether.co.uk/
A large scale recognition and thankfulness event is planned for post COVID-19 in the Town Centre and at Cassiobury Park to bring the local community together.
The recent restrictions have led to huge benefits with regard to our climate and biodiversity. There is now an increased and wider appreciation of parks and green spaces.
Paul Rabbitts
Head of Parks
Heritage and Culture
Watford Borough Council
Email: Paul.Rabbitts@watford.gov.uk
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"The key is getting yourself into a good place mentally. You don't have to be hitting brilliantly, it's more a frame of mind. That's why life off the field is important." Andrew Strauss
MICHAEL MOOSAJEE: MYANMAR'S MAN
Michael Moosajee, 54, first started playing cricket in Myanmar (Burma) in the 1970s. Myanmar's subsequent isolation from the world meant cricket faded into obscurity along with many other games, but he and some hardy souls played on. He captained Myanmar in their first international tournament after becoming members of the ICC, the 2006 ACC Trophy. A one-time chicken-farmer, since retirement he has dedicated himself to developing cricket in Myanmar and is joint-secretary of the Myanmar Cricket Federation, having also served as national coach.
He spoke to us in Chiang Mai during the recent ACC U-19 Challenge.
"People say Myanmar is getting better."
Kuwait's Mustansar Hasan with Moosajee at Myanmar's first official match, 2006 ACC Trophy
I've been involved with Myanmar cricket for more than 20 years now and have also played for Chinthe, which was a club team, with my elder brother. In our country during the pre-World War II period only expatriates played the game. Only after 2006 was there an increase of local players because that was when we really started growing the game. We started with the under-15s and tried developing the game as quickly as we could.
Starting them young
We are trying to train schoolchildren and now most of the schools know about cricket. Football is still the most popular sport and we have to compete against it.
Women's cricket also started in 2006 but a women's team was only formed last year. Most of the women's teams now are under-14 and under-16. I hope we can form a national women's team soon and participate in the ACC U-19 Women's tournament in October 2010.
Sometimes it is very hard to move around in Myanmar so even getting players to practice is difficult.
Most people don't know how to play cricket in Myanmar but there are enough who do. We have club games, one knock-out and one Twenty20 tournament. There are eight club teams and we are hoping to grow that number as well. The club games are only played on one ground in Bahaan on a concrete wicket in the middle of a football field in Yangon.
Thanks to our MCF President's film 'Bo Ba' (like 'Lagaan') cricket is known all over the country. The national players took part in it for the action parts. Even in the villages they saw this game. Our President Mr. U Nyunt Win is a very famous man in Myanmar because of his acting and he has been a great lover of cricket since he was a boy at school in India.
Myanmar's youngsters have a lot to look forward to
Things are starting to look good now and the government has offered us a seven-acre piece of land and we are going to try and make an international ground there. We hope ACC can help us and maybe soon we can host ACC tournaments in the future as well. Off the 14 divisions in Myanmar, cricket has been taken to five and we will have an inter-state tournament. The Level 0 coaching course has been in five of the divisions too. We have a plan of having an inter-division tournament next year and from this we can choose more players. This will also help us play in each and every ACC tournament giving the players more exposure to cricket outside Myanmar. Maybe after a year or two we will build a strong team for both men and women.
We have an eight-month monsoon season from mid April to end October and this happens every year. Last year was very bad with typhoon Nargis. There was so much destruction last year. Because of the rains we cannot have proper training sessions since we don't have indoor facilities. Next year I hope there will be indoor facilities which will make things much easier.
We have two Level I and two Level II coaches who are training players and more than 30 Level 0 coaches. Half of them are ladies and all of them are teachers from the schools. For them cricket is play and the children enjoy it.
Over the next three years we should have a proper ground and enjoy participating in all international tournaments and perform well for our country. People say Myanmar is getting better which is kind. As we get better other countries also do so we can never stop. I am very proud of how hard some of the boys work and it would be my biggest dream to beat more countries in the future.
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Costa Rica School of Massage Offers New Orthopedic Massage Continuing Education Course
The Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy is announcing a new continuing education class for massage therapists available at their facility. This class is called Essentials of Orthopedic Massage, and is taught by world renowned massage therapy educator Whitney Lowe, who is regarded as a leading expert on orthopedic massage. Lowe has worked in massage therapy for over 30 years, eventually becoming an educator and writing a number of texts and articles about the practice of massage.
Whitney Lowe is known in the massage therapy world as a kind, patient, and accessible educator, and he has won a number of awards for his work as a massage therapist and educator, including the Massage Therapy Foundation Humanitarian Award in 2015 and One Concept Group's National Educator of the Year award in 2013. The Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy is very excited to have Whitney Lowe teaching the Essentials of Orthopedic Massage course with them. Their Academic Director, Jan Frus, says, "Whitney Lowe is a legend in the massage therapy industry, and we are so grateful to be hosting him and Essentials of Orthopedic Massage at The Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy." More information about Whitney Lowe and his Academy of Clinical Massage can be found at https://www.academyofclinicalmassage.com/
The Essentials of Orthopedic Massage continuing education course with Whitney Lowe is a comprehensive training program that will teach massage therapists rehabilitation science, and give them the skills they need for massage therapy in cases of musculoskeletal pain, injuries, or movement limitations. This continuing education course will help massage practitioners learn how to assess soft tissue and provide them with techniques for making therapeutic decisions based on their assessment of the client's situation and their clinical reasoning, instead of simply using a standardized set of practices for all clients. Different bodies, and injury situations, can be very different, and being able to assess a client and make suitable therapeutic decisions can greatly increase the success a massage therapist has with their clients, especially those suffering from pain or injury conditions. Not only does this course promise to improve students skills in these areas, certified massage therapists can use the course for 32 hours of continuing education credits with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork - the NCBTMB, at https://www.ncbtmb.org/ - the main organization in the United States for responsible for certifying continuing education for massage therapists.
Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy is located in Playa Samara, Costa Rica, a coastal town nestled in the rolling green hills of the Nicoya Blue Zone of Costa Rica. The Blue Zones are places designated by author Dan Buettner as the places in the world where people are healthiest and live the longest. Researchers study these areas to learn what can help people around the world live longer, healthier lives, but massage therapists can experience the place for themselves when taking classes at the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy. When not in class, students can explore downtown Samara, and its restaurants, bars, discos and gift shops. The tranquil bay is surrounded by white sand beaches and palm trees, making it an ideal location for fun water activities like kayaking, snorkeling, stand up paddleboarding, and even swimming. Students stay in Costa Rican style bungalows in the heart of Playa Samara, giving them easy access to the beach, as well as use of fully equipped kitchens, a swimming pool, gardens, WiFi, and hot water showers. Students can stay in shared accomodations or upgrade to have their own space, and air conditioning is also available for an extra fee.
The Essentials of Orthopedic Massage course will cost $1,120 USD for tuition and shared lodging, or $1,320 for tuition and a single room. The course will run from May 15th to May 21st, 2022, and the cost includes the 32 continuing education credits, as well as airport pickup and dropoff, six nights of lodging in the fully appointed bungalows, and a course manual and use of classroom facilities. Students will need to pay separately for airfare and their meals while in Costa Rica. Massage therapists who are interested in this course are encouraged to act fast, because, as the school's Director of Operations, Tess McGrath, says, "We expect this class to sell-out quickly as orthopedic massage has been one of the most highly requested continuing education courses we've ever offered at the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy." Interested students can learn more about and express their interest in the course at the school's website, https://crsmt.com/essentials-of-orthopedic-massage-in-costa-rica/.
For more information about Costa Rica School Of Massage Therapy, contact the company here:
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Steve Case is one of the world's most accomplished entrepreneurs—a pioneer who made the Internet part of everyday life and orchestrated the largest corporate merger in history.
One of America's most successful entrepreneurs and executives, best-known as co-founder of America Online and CEO of Revolution LLC, Steve Case has a passion for building startups that can change the world. Under Case's leadership and vision, AOL became the largest and most valuable Internet company driving the worldwide adoption of a medium that has transformed business and society. In 2000, Case orchestrated the largest merger in business history, bringing together AOL and Time Warner.
Case will take attendees behind the scenes to some of the most consequential business decisions of our time, discuss the innovative companies he works with as CEO of Revolution, and offer audiences of any industry a roadmap for success in the coming Third Wave when entrepreneurs change the way we live our lives by transforming major "real world" sectors like health, education, transportation, energy, and food. A rare, bipartisan statesman advocating on behalf of entrepreneurs in Washington, D.C., Case will also explain his tireless work with Democrats and Republicans to pass policy reforms that help more entrepreneurs start businesses.
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In his #1 best-selling business book, The Third Wave, Steve Case argues that we're entering the Third Wave of the internet—a period when entrepreneurs will change the way we live our lives by leveraging new technologies to transform real world sectors like health, education, transportation, energy and food. The First Wave saw AOL and other companies lay the foundation for consumers to connect to the Internet. The Second Wave saw companies like Google and Facebook build on top of the Internet to create search and social networking capabilities, while apps like Snapchat and Instagram leveraged the smartphone revolution to become overnight successes. But, Case predicts, success in the forthcoming Third Wave will require a brand new set of skillsets for CEOs, entrepreneurs, policymakers and ordinary Americans. By looking back at his decision-making during some of the most consequential moments in business history in order to explain the current landscape, Case explains how attendees will need to rethink their relationships with customers, competitors and governments alike, and offers a forward-thinking roadmap for navigating in this new paradigm.
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On the 22nd of February, the Year 12 leaders travelled to Penrith for the 'Lifted Leaders' Day, hosted by the Parramatta Diocese. This provided us with the opportunity to articulate our own plans and initiatives implemented at our respective schools and also garner some diverse ideas from other leaders. Throughout the day, we were required to participate in some 'icebreaker' activities, present in front of over 100 people, and ultimately, leave our comfort zone by splitting up and conversing with complete strangers. In doing so, our understanding and perception of what it is to be a leader, was broadened through our encounters with others and gleaning the different approaches other students had in engaging the school community.
Inspirational speaker, ordained Priest and singer/songwriter Father Rob Galea also joined us on the day, to bravely share his adverse experiences, especially as a teenager. He explained how his childhood in Malta, was plagued with alcohol, drugs, violence and partying on the account of lenient legislations, the desire to conform and the individuals he surrounded himself with. Drowning in a sea of adversity, an attempt to perhaps emerge from the currents was introduced in the form of a youth group. Despite his initial tentativeness and lack of enthusiasm, the atmosphere and positive energy from his fellow youth group attendees enticed him to contact God. Consequently, every night, he would place a chair in front of him, and talk to it, as though he were talking to God. In spite of his dwindling faith, a figure of a person appeared on the chair, whom he discerned as God. From that day forward, he devoted his life to serving others, lifting people in his former situation out of darkness and informing others about God's unconditional love.
Fr Rob Galea's story invites us to reflect on the difficulties of being a leader. It would be so easy to spiral into negative habits and acquiesce to society's notions of 'popularity' or what is 'fashionable'. But being a leader is to not stand in the crowd, but to walk in front of it, and guide it to a harmonious destination. In saying so, it is okay to make mistakes along the way. We are not programmed to be perfect beings, but when we stray away, so long as we return back to where we are meant to lead from, the fault is forgiven. Those who attended the day have had their eyes undoubtedly opened to the harsh realities of life, however, have been enlightened to the power of believing, taking action and being brave enough to speak.


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Astronomers uncover currents of dark matter around the Milky Way
The stellar currents that surround the Milky Way reveal a story in which it literally devoured a few of its fellow travelers. But they also deliver precious clues about the nature and distribution of the dark matter that surrounds our Galaxy.
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[EN VIDÉO] Dark matter lurks in the Milky Way's halo Astronomers from Harvard University (United States) have mapped the outer halo of our Milky Way. The opportunity for them to deduce the presence of dark matter, this invisible substance supposed to constitute a large part of the mass of our Universe. Their simulation shows two areas of high density, in light blue. The smaller structure that appears on the map corresponds to the wake left by the passage in the region of the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of ours. © Nasa / JPL-Caltech / NSF / R. Injured / N. Garavito-Camargo and G. Besla
"Think about your Christmas tree», comments Geraint Lewis, researcher at the University of Sydney (Australia), in a University of Chicago press release (United States). It's still a bit of seasons . "At night, you only see the lights, but they give you an indication of its shape. " And it is with the same state of mind as the researchers hope today to reveal the black matterthat surrounds the Milky Way . From the observation of eye sockets of a dozen stellar currents in the halo of our Galaxy.
The first information on the black matter that these currents ofstars can bring to astronomerscomes from their speed . They were able to determine it using the telescopeAnglo-Australian from the Siding Spring Observatory (Australia). But that's not all, since an analysis of the chemical composition of the stars that make up these currents also provides information on the nature of dark matter.
"We are seeing these streams being disrupted by the Milky Way's gravitational pull, and eventually becoming part of the Milky Way," said @UofT's @sazabi_li, who started this work at @CarnegieAstro. "This study gives us a snapshot of the Milky Way's feeding habits." pic.twitter.com/N8n44AP9QH
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Robert Marchand, the French centenarian cyclist and the hour record holder for the 100+ and 105+ age groups, died on May 22, 2021, at the age of 109, at a care facility in Mitry-Mory, France.
Robert Marchand (26 November 1911 – 22 May 2021) was the holder of the world record for cycling 100 km and hour record (for the distance cycled in one hour), in both the 100+ and 105+ years old age categories.
The 109-year-old cyclist from Seine-et-Marne Robert Marchand died in his sleep on the night of Friday to Saturday, May 22 in the nursing home where he lived in Mitry-Mory (Seine-et-Marne).
Charlotte Blandiot-Faride (PCF), mayor of Mitry-Mory has said that "Robert was a great champion, someone who made you dream and who kept his head on his shoulders. He was also a friend, someone very committed to unions and politically on the left! It was the image of our city".
Marchand had bequeathed to the city many objects such as a bicycle, jerseys, press clippings, etc., all presented in a perpetual exhibition at the Ostermeyer gymnasium in Mitry.
Related: 100-Year-Old Robert Marchand Sets 100-km Cycling Record
Robert Marchand: a life dedicated to cycling
Robert Marchand (26 November 1911 – 22 May 2021) was born in Amiens, France, near the frontline of World War 1. He remembered the entry of German troops with peaked helmets into the streets of his hometown, in the summer of 1914.
He was a firefighter in Paris in the 1930s. He was riding his bicycle regularly.
He was a communist militant during World War II. He then fleed to Venezuela and became a sugar cane planter in Venezuela for eight years.
In the 1950s he went to Canada, where he had a job as a lumberjack. He returned to France in 1960 and became a market gardener, shoe seller, and wine dealer until 1987.
In 1978, at the age of 67, he rediscovered his passion for cycling when he bought his first bike since he was young, building up the distances and training with riders who were far younger than he was.
He finally retired from work at 89 years of age and rode the Bordeaux-Paris event around that time. He covered the 600 kilometers in 36 hours.
As a bicycle fan, Marchand has been able to follow from near or far 98 Tours de France.
Robert Marchand died on May 22, 2021, during the night from Friday to Saturday, at the age of 109, at a care facility in Mitry-Mory, France. At the time of his death, he was one of the oldest remaining World War II veterans.
Cycling career
Aged 35, Robert Marchand finished seventh in the Grand Prix des Nations in 1946.
In February 2012, he set a world record in one-hour track cycling in the over-100 age group at 24.250 kilometers (15.068 mi).
He improved this hour record to 26.927 kilometers (16.732 mi) in January 2014.
On November 26, 2014, he celebrated his 103rd birthday by climbing the col named after him – Col Robert Marchand (altitude: 911 meters).
On 4 January 2017, Robert Marchand set a world record in one-hour track cycling in the over-105 age group, covering 22.547 kilometers (14.010 mi) in one hour, and the 105-year-old centenarian declared: "I could have done better if I had seen the 10-minute warning card, otherwise I would have pedaled slightly faster".
At the age of 105, he was recognized as the world's oldest competitive cyclist by Guinness World Records.
After he turned 106, Robert Marchand's doctors advised him to stop competing for world records. He obliged but refused to quit racing completely. In early February 2018, Marchand completed a 4,000-meter race in the same velodrome where he made his last record.
Marchand celebrated his 107th birthday by going for a 20-kilometer (12.5 miles) bike ride in the Ardèche (a department in southeast France known for its forests and trails).
After his 108th birthday, Marchand stopped riding bikes outdoors due to hearing loss.
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Based in Dublin, CIPD Ireland has more than 5,000 members spread across seven regional branches. With 75 years experience, CIPD are committed to supporting the ever-changing needs of the local Human Resource and business communities. SFW welcomed the opportunity to attend the conference and to promote the Skills for Work programme to the HR managers who represented a wide range of businesses.
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A group of 65 farmers from across Co. Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) travelled to the Balmoral Show in Belfast on Friday 16th May. Balmoral Show is one of Ireland's largest Agricultural Shows, with daily displays of livestock at the new show grounds in Balmoral Park.
Skills for Work (SFW) farmer groups from Ballyshannon, Donegal Town, Finn Valley, Letterkenny and Inishowen attended the show as part of an educational project. This also served as a valuable networking opportunity for Skills for Work participants across the county.
The farmers have been attending SFW Communications and Computers courses. These courses are tailor-made to suit the needs of the farming community. The skills developed on these courses included, using the internet to access Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine information and forms, form filling online, letter writing, emailing queries, and using the computer to improve farm record keeping.
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Christmas 2018 is but a distant but sweet memory for us here at Crimbotrees, but we're looking forward to spring and a new season of growth for our Scottish grown Christmas trees ready for the 2019 season.
Hobby or Lucrative Side Hustle?
Speaking of growth – how about the personal kind? If you're looking for a hobby that will fill the long January evenings then you might like to give upcycling a go. It's easier than you think and could turn an unloved item that's seen better days into a modern masterpiece! You might even turn it into a lucrative side hustle.
First thing is to look round the house for a small item that's suitable for your first attempt at upcycling. A picture frame is a good starting point and can be given a new lease of life in less than an hour, before moving on to perhaps a small side table. If there's nothing at home that fits the bill, pop along to a local charity shop and pick up a bargain. You'll soon develop an eye for the kind of item that's upcyclable.
Don't be tempted to jump in with both feet and spend a fortune. Start small. DIY shops or bargain stores have a great range of chalk based paint in different colours that lends itself well to the shabby chic vintage look. Often they don't need primer, you can just paint and go, and most of them have built in wax so it's all done in one step. However, you might want to give the surface a light sandpapering or a clean with sugar soap solution to remove any grease build up first. Try a small area first to check.
Some small paint brushes and/or small rollers are essential, but as the chalk paint is water based, cleaning them is a doddle. Running under the tap to remove any paint residue will have them good as new in no time. If you take a break from painting a project for a cuppa, you can always pop the paint covered brush or roller (wipe the worst off first) in a plastic carrier bag tied at the handle then you're ready to go again.
The great news is that the shabby chic look is easy to achieve, without the need for much more in the way of additional coats. You can also apply stencils using a different coloured paint or metallic wax to add a bit more decoration. A quick search of ebay will reveal thousands of stencils just right for upcycling projects.
Once you've mastered the basics of using chalk based paint, you might like to try wallpapering furniture. Trendy wallpaper can transform a chest of drawers for example. You'll need adhesive and a top coat for that job – the good news is that they're often combined in one product so they're dual purpose. Measure or draw round the piece of the item you want to wallpaper, and then – and don't miss this step for a professional finish – soak the wallpaper in warm water for a few minutes and peel away the backing layer leaving just the decorative part and apply to the surface of the item. Use a smoothing tool to smooth out any creases or bubbles and coat with several layers of top coat for a glossy, durable finish.
We'd love to see your finished projects. Tag us #crimbotrees on social media and we'll share your handiwork!


nikkistyle™: Betsey Johnson Style: The Outfit is Disgusting!
Betsey Johnson Style: The Outfit is Disgusting!
Style Notes! The fun and spunky Betsey Johnson posted this photo on her Facebook page. Isn't the outfit disgustingly adorable? (I think so.) And not just because I love pink, but because the look is charismatic — it screams personality.


Handmade dinosaur book stopper made by Fiona Walker England.
This adorable book stopper is a great way to display books on a shelf or even use as a doorstop or just as decor. This dinosaur is a funky addition to any room adding style in green/ grey hues. Crafted from organic wool felt.
Size: L.31 x W.18 x H.21cm.


Stay in style in Buffalo, New York — Where will you be checking in next?
The city of Buffalo, New York, has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last years, from a redeveloped waterfront and revitalized neighbourhoods to a burgeoning craft beer scene and over $1 billion in new investments. Like architecture? Visit seven Frank Lloyd Wright structures or stroll through Frederick Law Olmsted parks.
Enjoy art and entertainment? Spend the morning with Andy Warhol at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, the afternoon with a Broadway show at Shea's Performing Arts Center and the evening with the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
And, if you enjoy landmark properties and luxury hotels, these two establishments are worth a stay : Hotel Henry, an urban and modern boutique hotel that has recently opened in an old hospital and The Mansion on Delaware, the only four diamonds property in the entire city.
Situated amongst 42 acres within the city of Buffalo's cultural corridor, this «urban resort» is surrounded by parks and connected to the Buffalo Elmwood Village. Nestled within the iconic Richardson Olmsted Complex, a National Historic Landmark, Hotel Henry is a unique property rich in history, art, design and great taste.
Hotel Henry is a brand-new "original-concept full-service hotel" that features 88 guestrooms and suites, destination amenities and seamlessly integrated technology. The hotel opened in April 2016 in an old hospital, which is, without a doubt, a unique feature. The heritage building has been totally transformed. Now, the rooms and common areas are modern, urban, luxurious, spacious and design-oriented. Rooms embody a variety of unique layouts, with efficient uses of the Richardson Olmsted Campus' original design. The hotel is an open-air art gallery, as all the art pieces on the walls are available for purchase. Hotel Henry is partnering up with local artists to change the scenery and also to feature different collections every now and then.
100 Acres, The Kitchens at Hotel Henry, is an original culinary experience, offering a variety of dining opportunities, atmospheres, and interactions. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the different seating areas of the restaurant (the main dining room, the lounge, the lobby). The menu emphasis on regional products and contemporary dishes. Hotel Henry is also home to a bakery, a coffeehouse, a bar, and an entertainment-focused lobby.
The Mansion on Delaware Avenue is Buffalo's First & Only AAA Four Diamond Luxury Hotel. Located in downtown Buffalo, this award-winning luxury boutique hotel combines Second Empire architecture with modern elegance. Offering a 24-hour exclusive-to-the-city butler service, complimentary European breakfast, lounge access with free snacks and cocktails and a Range Rover car service, it is a true premium-service property. With only 28 guest rooms and suites, The Mansion is offering an intimate yet exceptionally service-oriented experience.
I spent Halloween at the Mansion on Delaware!


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Brown onion without fat, until quite dark, stirring constantly.
Mix onion, butter / oil, cayenne, paprika, pepper and ginger.
Blend the seasoning into the onions.
Soak chicken in 2 cups water and ¼ cup lemon juice for 10 minutes.
Drain the water from each piece of chicken.
Add chicken to onion mixture, stirring it through.
Simmer over low heat until chicken is tender.
Add more water, if necessary, to bring to stew texture (or if wat is watery, thicken with 2 tablespoons of flour dissolved in 3 tablespoons of water).
Add 8 peeled hard-boiled eggs a few minutes before serving.
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LUGANO, Switzerland — Winning her first title since 2012, Polona Hercog beat 17-year-old Iga Swiatek 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a rain-delayed Samsung Open final on Sunday.
Polona Hercog, Slovenia, def. Iga Swiatek, Poland, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.
Sorana Cirstea and Andreea Mitu (3), Romania, def. Veronika Kudermetova, Russia, and Galina Voskoboeva (1), Kazakhstan, 1-6, 6-2, 10-8.
HOUSTON — Christian Garin of Chile won the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship on Sunday for his first ATP World Tour title, beating Casper Ruud of Norway 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3.
Christian Garin, Chile, def. Casper Ruud, Norway, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3.
Santiago Gonzalez, Mexico, and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Pakistan, def. Ken and Neal Skupski (4), Britain, 3-6, 6-4, 10-6.
Amanda Anisimova (6), United States, def. Astra Sharma, Australia, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1.


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Huang Jianfa (; born January 1965) is a Chinese politician, currently serving as deputy party secretary of Zhejiang and secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the CCP Zhejiang Provincial Committee.

He was a representative of the 19th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. He is a representative of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party and a member of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party.

Early life and education
Huang was born in Shaowu County (now Shaowu), Fujian, in January 1965. In 1980, he was accepted to Zhejiang University, where he majored in areal geology. He began his postgraduate work at the Institute of Geology, China Earthquake Administration in 1984.

Political career
Huang joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in August 1987.

After university in 1987, Huang was despatched to the China Earthquake Administration, becoming deputy director of the Science and Technology Development Division (International Cooperation Division) in August 2002.

Huang was transferred to his home-province Fujian and appointed party branch secretary and director of Fujian Provincial Seismological Bureau in May 2003.

In August 2004, Huang was recalled to China Earthquake Administration and appointed director of the Earthquake Emergency Rescue Department.

In November 2010, Huang was admitted to member of the Standing Committee of the CCP Chengdu Municipal Committee, the city's top authority. He was chairman of Chengdu Municipal Federation of Trade Unions in March 2012 and subsequently secretary-general of the CCP Chengdu Municipal Committee in the following month. In June 2015, he became executive deputy head of the Organization Department of the CCP Chengdu Municipal Committee, rising to head in March 2017. He also served as president of the local Party School from April 2017 to July 2018.

Huang was assigned to the similar position in east China's Zhejiang province in July 2018. He was promoted to deputy party secretary of Zhejiang in June 2021, and concurrently served as head of the United Front Work Department since July. He was chosen as secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the CCP Zhejiang Provincial Committee in July 2022.

References

1965 births
Living people
People from Shaowu
Zhejiang University alumni
Central Party School of the Chinese Communist Party alumni
People's Republic of China politicians from Fujian
Chinese Communist Party politicians from Fujian
Members of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party

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The non-waiver trade deadline is less than a month away, and the Brewers are securely locked away deep down in the division's dungeons. The end of July should raise their spirits a bit, with games against fellow inmates like the Cubs and Marlins, but first they'll have to face the Reds and Diamondbacks. In short: hope for any type of sustained winning is dim. The Brewers remind me a bit of those pirates of Disneyworld, frantically trying to get the cell key from the guard's dog. The desperation is palpable.
Soon the Brewers will begin trading off what they can. It's fun to conjure up grand scenarios involving high-end prospects for players like Yovani Gallardo and Aramis Ramirez, but the reality is likely to be more mundane. It takes a prefect alignment of interests to make trades of that caliber work, and it seems the front office is still evaluating whether to take the full plunge on rebuilding.
So with preliminary matters out of the way, here are the three players the Brewers are most likely to trade before July 31. And they're all relievers.
Rodriguez blew up a bit against the Pirates on Sunday, but that shouldn't deter many suitors. After failing to secure a major-league deal to begin the season, K-Rod has shown he still has plenty left in the tank with a sparkling .96 ERA and 19 strikeouts over 18.2 innings. His 2.69 FIP suggests he has benefited from some excellent defense, but it shouldn't hurt his stock much. Teams like Cleveland and Detroit should be looking for cheap relief help, and with with K-Rod due somewhere around $1MM for the rest of the season, he fits the bill.
Milwaukee took a stab at Gorzelanny hoping he could replicate his 2.88 ERA 2012 season with Washington, and he's more than delivered. Gorzelanny has never been a hard thrower, but his velocity is up just a tick this year over past seasons, which is important given how frequently he uses his fastballs. All four of his pitches rank above average, and his 8.8 K/9, 2.31 ERA, and 1.07 WHIP could certainly play in long relief. Gorzelanny performs much better against righties than lefties, so its possible some teams could see him as a LOOGY. He's slightly more than a rental, as he's signed through 2014. He's earning $2.6MM this year and will make $2.8MM in 2014.
Oh, Mike Gonzalez. As much as he's frustrated Brewers fans, there's actually a reasonable chance a contender will view him as useful, as the results don't necessarily reflect what the eye sees. A 3.30 ERA isn't terrible, nor is Gonzalez's 12 K/9. He's not the typical southpaw, though, as he's struggled against lefties, but held right-handed batters to just a .228 average. That's the exact opposite of last year, so it's possible interested teams may not quite know what to make of him. Gonzalez is currently signed to a 1-year, $2.25MM contract.
That might not be the most exciting list, as the three relievers aren't standout names and won't draw a whole lot of intriguing prospects back. But those factors also make them the most likely to be moved at the deadline.
This entry was posted in News and tagged 2013 Trade Deadline, Doug Melvin, Francisco Rodriguez, K-Rod, Michael Gonzalez, Tom Gorzelanny, Trade Speculation. Bookmark the permalink.


JOHN MALKOVICH AS IMPOSTER ALAN CONWAY IN BRIAN COOK'S COLOR ME KUBRICK. COURTESY MAGNOLIA PICTURES.
Color Me Kubrick: A True…ish Story is the fascinating story of English conman Alan Conway (flamboyantly portrayed by John Malkovich) who made his career out of impersonating Stanley Kubrick. Conway found out that hardly anyone actually knew what Kubrick looked like, a discovery which led him to take his deception to extravagant, and often ridiculous, extremes. He used his borrowed identity to obtain huge amounts of money and seduce the young and impressionable, and got so immersed in the activities of his affluent alter ego that he began almost believing he was Kubrick.
The film is the directorial debut of Brian Cook, a veteran of the movie industry who is known as one of the best assistant directors in the business. The Brit cut his teeth on cult classics like Alfie (1966) and The Wicker Man (1973), and has since worked with everybody from Brian De Palma to Mel Brooks. Cook was such an ideal choice to helm Color Me Kubrick because he himself was a long-time collaborator of Kubrick's. The real Kubrick, that is.
Filmmaker talked to Cook about Kubrick, working with John Malkovich, and his memories of over forty years in films.
DIRECTOR BRIAN COOK ON THE SET OF COLOR ME KUBRICK. COURTESY MAGNOLIA PICTURES.
Filmmaker: Tell me about what it was like working with Stanley Kubrick?
Cook: It was always a long journey with Stanley, because the films always took a long time prepare and then to shoot. So it was always an endurance test as much as anything. On most movies you know when you're going to start and finish, but with Stanley you were always going off at a tangent so you could never see the light at the end of the tunnel. I worked two and a half years on Eyes Wide Shut, probably a year and three quarters on The Shining, and a year and a bit on Barry Lyndon. I didn't do Full Metal Jacket because I'd just bought a house in Australia, and my kids were very young and had just started school. So I ducked out of a year at Beckton gasworks!
Filmmaker: What's your favorite Kubrick story?
Filmmaker: How aware was Kubrick that Alan Conway was impersonating him?
Filmmaker: How close to the facts is the film?
Cook: It's all true, basically. The only reason we couldn't call it a true story was for legal reasons – so that's why we called it a 'true-ish' story. It's amazing how many people didn't know what he looked like, especially when I first worked with Stanley in the early 70s. He was a very private person. He wasn't a social person, and he hardly ever went out. It was very rare for him to get forced into going to a restaurant by his wife.
Filmmaker: Was it a daunting prospect directing your first film?
Cook: I found it very easy. I've directed loads of second unit stuff, and carried a lot of bad directors through the years. One or two supposedly good ones as well! I could never afford to be a director, because once you become a top-class technician and you've got financial responsibilities, you need to work 53 weeks a year to break even. So you can't afford to take two or three years out to make a movie.
Filmmaker: What was it like directing John Malkovich's performance? Did he already have a fully-formed idea of the character?
Cook: We talked about it beforehand, and I wanted to make it very over-the-top to try and make it a bit more fun. John's fabulous, the perfect professional. I'd worked with him before, and I wanted to use an actor I knew – he was the only actor I sent the script to. I also sent the script to my old friend David Hemmings for his opinion, and also I wanted him to play one of the supporting roles, but he unfortunately died before we started shooting.
Filmmaker: There are nice musical nods to Kubrick in the movie, but did you ever consider directing it in a Kubrickian style?
Cook: Not really – I didn't really think about Stanley too much. I always wanted to use his music, because one of the things about Stanley was his superb choice of music, because he listened to so much. I thought it would be ridiculous not to use some of that stuff, and I also thought it would be amusing. I've obviously learned a lot from the good directors – whether I've learned how to sort out a script is another story.
Cook: Oh, never. I've had a fantastic life in the film industry and I've been very, very lucky to work with some fantastic directors, technicians and actors. I've traveled the world and I'm so used to never having paid the hotel bill, that when I go on holiday I'm astonished how expensive it is!
Filmmaker: What's the strangest thing you've seen during your time in the film industry?
Cook: I think it was probably on Barry Lyndon , when we had to leave Ireland and Warner Bros didn't know, or anybody else, and I had to call Stanley's lawyer to tell him. That was a strange moment, I must say. We'd had a scare – there was a phone call made to one of the hairdressers on the set where we were shooting in Dublin Castle – and we moved very quickly. In fact, Stanley was out of town that night. It was supposedly to do with the IRA, but it was never proven.


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Le Puig Major est le sommet le plus élevé de l'île de Majorque et des îles Baléares avec  d'altitude. La montagne culmine sur la municipalité d'Escorca et s'étend également sur celle de Fornalutx. Son éperon sud s'appelle le .

Toponymie
En majorquin, Puig signifie « pic » ou « sommet ».

Major indique qu'il s'agit de la plus haute montagne de la chaîne concernée, la serra de Tramuntana.

Sa dénomination complète est Puig de son Torrella ou Puig Major de son Torrella.

Géographie

Situation et topographie
Cette montagne est située sur le segment oriental de la serra de Tramuntana, entre Soller et Pollença. Elle est distante de moins de cinq kilomètres de la mer.

Géologie
Comme l'ensemble de la serra de Tramuntana, le Puig Major est apparu entre le Paléozoïque et le Miocène.

Il constitue le prolongement nord-est, dans la Méditerranée, des cordillères Bétiques apparues sur la péninsule.

Il constitue d'une formation karstique où le calcaire domine.

Faune et flore
Les écosystèmes du Puig Major s'étagent de . La végétation comprend des plantes endémiques aux formes arrondies et épineuses pour se protéger du vent et de la perte d'humidité. Les espaces les plus bas en altitude sont principalement composés d'arbustes. Les plantes endémiques sont adaptées pour s'enraciner dans les fissures, avec peu de terre, peu d'eau, et supporter des vents forts, de grandes insolations, le froid, des changements extrêmes de température et même des chutes de neige. Au total, 34 taxons protégés et/ou menacés confèrent à ce massif une valeur botanique particulière. L'état de conservation de ces espèces est inégal (pour beaucoup d'entre elles, il s'agit du seul endroit connu au monde ou dans les îles Baléares) et elles sont soumises à de nombreuses menaces. Le carrizo occupe de vastes étendues utilisées par l'élevage de chèvres sauvages.

Le vautour moine et le balbuzard pêcheur utilisent cette zone pour se nourrir.

Climat

Histoire
En 1936, la guerre civile espagnole stoppe la construction d'un funiculaire. L'ingénieur Antoni Parietti Coll (Palma, 1899-1979) en avait conçu le projet en 1934, de Cals Reis jusqu'au sommet, en vue de la construction d'un observatoire astronomique.

Au début des années 1950, ce projet entre en concurrence avec un autre, de nature militaire. Depuis 1953, un radar de l'Ejército del aire, l'armée de l'air espagnole, accapare la cime de la montagne et en interdit l'accès, dès sa base, où se situe un terrain militaire. À l'origine, les États-Unis installent le premier radar, afin de donner à l'OTAN des capacités de contrôle aérien en Méditerranée occidentale.

En 1958, une route asphaltée conduit de la base au sommet.

Les installations sont modernisées en 2000. Elles sont exploitées par l'unité de contrôle aérien Estación Vigilancia Aérea 7 (EVA-7).

En 2011, la serra de Tramuntana, chaîne de montagnes parmi laquelle domine le Puig Major, est enregistrée au patrimoine mondial de l'humanité de l'UNESCO.

Activités
Compte tenu de la destination militaire du lieu, les randonnées sont pratiquement interdites. Toutefois, l'armée de l'air consent des dérogations. Le site militaire comprend également un observatoire botanique.

Le Puig Major bénéficie des degrés de protection suivants :
 zone naturelle protégée : déclarée réserve naturelle en 2007 et site du patrimoine mondial par l'UNESCO en 2011 ;
 réseau Natura 2000 : lieu d'intérêt communautaire (SIC) et zone de protection spéciale pour les oiseaux (ZPS) ;
 AANP : zone naturelle d'intérêt élevé de haut niveau de protection ().

Notes et références

Articles connexes
 Majorque
 Serra de Tramuntana
 GR 221, la ''Route de la pierre sèche

Liens externes

Major
Géographie de Majorque
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Q: Hide code if there is a cookie I have tried all kinds of different codes, php, javascript, but I cannot get it to work the way I want to. Let me explain:
First of all, my code should check for a cookie. If there is a cookie, it should NOT show this code:

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    Man skal være over 18 år, for at få adgang til denne side.

                Indtast dit fødselsår

    <input maxlength="4" id="age_validation_input" size="33" align="middle" style="background-color: rgba(191, 186, 168, 0.8); border:none; height:90px; width:380px; color:#3d3b33; padding:15px; font-size:70px; font-weight:bold;" value="F.eks. 1963" onblur="if (this.value == '') {this.value = 'F.eks. 1963';}"
    onfocus="if (this.value == 'F.eks. 1963') {this.value = '';}">

    <input type="button" id="age_validation_btn" align="middle" style="background-color: rgba(99, 95, 82, 0.8); border:none; height:65px; width:410px; color:#c4bda4; font-size:40px; font-weight:bold;" value="OK" />

    Ved at klikke "OK" giver du tilladelse til, at webstedet benytter cookies.

Then I have a javascript snippet. That, if everything is right, should set a cookie (the cookie that will be searched for when entering the site, as mentioned above). This is the code and the //////////// is where the cookie should be created.
$('#age_validation_btn').on('click', function() {

  var age = parseInt($('#age_validation_input').val(), 10);
  var currentYear = (new Date).getFullYear();
  var calculatedYear = currentYear - 123;
  var oldage = age - calculatedYear;

  if (age > currentYear) {
    swal("Hov!", "Vi er ikke nået til det år endnu.", "error");
    return false;
  }

  if (oldage < 5) {
    swal("Hov!", "Du skal indtaste et gyldigt fødselsår.", "error");
    return false;
  }

  if (isNaN(age) || age == 'F.eks. 1963') {
    swal("Hov!", "Du skal indtaste dit fødselsår, for at få adgang til denne side.", "error");
    return false; //stop the validation here
  }

  if (new Date().getFullYear() - age >= 18) {
    //////////////////////////////
    //////////////////////////////
    //////////////////////////////
    $('#btn-close-modal').trigger('click');
  } else {
    location.href = 'noaccess.html';
  }
});

Can anyone help me? I have been trying to make it for quite some time now, without luck :-(
For an example, I have tried this...
This code is the code that should hide the code:
<?php
if(!isset($_COOKIE[$cookie_name])) {
    // nothing should happen, pass user
} else {
    echo '

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      Man skal være over 18 år, for at få adgang til denne side.

                Indtast dit fødselsår

      <input maxlength="4" id="age_validation_input" size="33" align="middle" style="background-color: rgba(191, 186, 168, 0.8); border:none; height:90px; width:380px; color:#3d3b33; padding:15px; font-size:70px; font-weight:bold;" value="F.eks. 1963">

      <input type="button" id="age_validation_btn" align="middle" style="background-color: rgba(99, 95, 82, 0.8); border:none; height:65px; width:410px; color:#c4bda4; font-size:40px; font-weight:bold;" value="OK" />

      Ved at klikke "OK" giver du tilladelse til, at webstedet benytter cookies.

    ';
}
?>

And this is the part that should create the cookie:

$('#age_validation_btn').on('click', function() {

    var age = parseInt($('#age_validation_input').val(), 10);
    var currentYear = (new Date).getFullYear();
    var calculatedYear = currentYear - 123;
    var oldage = age - calculatedYear;

    if(age > currentYear) {
        swal("Hov!", "Vi er ikke nået til det år endnu.", "error");
        return false;
    }

    if(oldage < 5) {
        swal("Hov!", "Du skal indtaste et gyldigt fødselsår.", "error");
        return false;
    }

    if(isNaN(age) || age == 'F.eks. 1963') {
        swal("Hov!", "Du skal indtaste dit fødselsår, for at få adgang til denne side.", "error");
        return false;//stop the validation here
    }

    if(new Date().getFullYear() - age >= 18) {
        <? $cookie_name = "user"; ?>
        $('#btn-close-modal').trigger('click');
    } else {
        location.href = 'noaccess.html';
    }
});

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*PHP - show code if cookie is NOT set instead of hiding the code if it IS set:

<?php
if(!isset($_COOKIE["user"])) { ?>

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<?php } ?>

*JS - using https://github.com/js-cookie/js-cookie :

if (new Date().getFullYear() - age >= 18) {
     Cookies.set("user","ok");
     $('#btn-close-modal').trigger('click');
 } else {
     Cookies.remove("user");
    location.href = 'noaccess.html';
 }

This assumes you want to hide the UL the NEXT time they visit

A: If you want to hide the html, when the cookie is not set, than modify your php code from this:
if(!isset($_COOKIE[$cookie_name])) {
    // nothing should happen, pass user
} else {
//your html code here
}

to this:
if(!isset($_COOKIE[$cookie_name])) {
//your html code here
}

(attention to the exclamation mark before the isset function)

A: You can use these functions to create and get a cookie (this exemple comes from : http://www.w3schools.com/js/js_cookies.asp)
var getCookie = function(cname) {
var name = cname + "=";
var ca = document.cookie.split(';');
for (var i = 0; i < ca.length; i++) {
    var c = ca[i];
    while (c.charAt(0) == ' ') c = c.substring(1);
    if (c.indexOf(name) == 0) return c.substring(name.length, c.length);
}
    return "";
}

var setCookie = function(cname, cvalue, exdays) {
    var d = new Date();
    d.setTime(d.getTime() + (exdays * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000));
    var expires = "expires=" + d.toUTCString();
    document.cookie = cname + "=" + cvalue + "; " + expires;
}

To set you cookie use this :
setCookie("MyCookie", "MyValue", 365)

and in your document ready function you can test it with
getCookie("MyCookie")

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namespace BabiPHP\Auth;

/**
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interface UserInterface
{
    /**
     * Get user id
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     * @return int|string
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    public function getId();

    /**
     * Get user's username
     *
     * @return string
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    public function getUsername();

    /**
     * Get user's email
     *
     * @return string
     */
    public function getEmail();

    /**
     * Get user's hashed password
     *
     * @return string
     */
    public function getHashedPassword();

    /**
     * Event called on login.
     *
     * @return boolean  false cancels the login
     */
    public function signup();

    /**
     * Event called on login.
     *
     * @return boolean  false cancels the login
     */
    public function login();

    /**
     * Event called on logout.
     *
     * @return void
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    public function logout();
}

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In Bank Monitoring Surveying, we act for a number of institutions providing development finance to Developers. This is predominantly within the private residential sector, but we have also completed commercial projects. The projects have ranged in value from £200,000 through to £10,000,000 construction cost, demonstrating that we have the expertise to deliver on a variety of new-build and refurbishment projects.
In Fund Monitoring, we act with a number of funds in a variety of sectors which include student accommodation, offices and large distribution centres throughout the UK for projects up to, and sometimes in excess of over £100m construction costs. We also carry out 'Due Diligence' exercises on behalf of the Funding Institution as part of the Fund Monitor role.
Within our services, we advise the Fund on the risks associated with the development along with progress and comments on cost. When the project reaches the construction stage, we release funds on a regular basis and update the Client on progress and issues of risk.
Our Fund Monitoring service has been utilised on a number of high profile projects including St George's Park – the Football Association's Centre of Excellence.
Further experience for both Bank and Fund Monitoring can be found on our sectors page.