OK first things first, if you have this confused with "The Whine Thread" i will immediately refer to you to literally any thread in the Tour Talk Section.
Now that we are clear on that, i am talking about wine made from grapes. I started a thread many years ago here, but that was before i became really knowledgeable on what i liked and my tastes were all over the place.
1) Pinot Noir's from Oregon. Love them.....My go to's here on the less expensive side are typically Erath Resplendant, Elouan, Rex Hill, Eola Barrel Select or Regular Eola.....And on the higher end Maison Roy, Bergstrom, Beaux Frere, Ken Wright, Colene Clemens, Maison L'Envoye.....Those are like 70-100 bucks here though so it's not a weekly thing.
2) Sauvignon Blanc's from New Zealand. I will not listen to anyone who says New Zealand does not make the best Sauvignon Blanc. In the summer these are great. I typically have 3-5 Matua Valley's in my house at any given time. I'm drinking a Babych right now. I have probably had 30-40 different ones so i can't list them all. For the money though i think Matua is one of the best wines on the market. I have literally never recommended it to someone and have them not like it. My wife loves Stoneleigh. On the pricier (for white anyway) side Cloudy Bay or Saint Clair are good too.
Rex Hill when I can. Its $32.00 a bottle but I know exactly where the grapes are grown. I like Pinot Noir. Under the radar and cheaper than most, Cameron Hughes Pinot Noir. Can catch some good value at $9.00 and $13.00 a bottle when you get the 20% off and free shipping. Check them out my friend. You should enjoy. I need to check out the new Zealand wines. New wife and I may be planning a trip there very soon. Thanks for your insight.
My daughter and Son in law bought us a 2014 Vieux Telegraphe. I'm almost afraid to get near it($89.00 bottle). Any one have any experience with this one?
Is that the french one? Had to look it up. I've had a few french pinots but definitely not an expert. Sorry!
Were a bit limited by what we get here too. There's a government monopoly called the SAQ , and high taxes. So we don't have the best selection.
The Rex hill is nice though. I had one 2 weeks ago.
My wife and I are Malbec fans. That means a lot of South American wines from Argentina and Chile. Our favorite is the Uno Malbec.
We drink a lot of Spanish and Italian wines at home. Full bodied, heavy reds.
I like all styles of wine when done well and offering good value. Rarely go for anything over $30, even for a special occasion.
Our son is in the industry and he is pretty handy at sleuthing out the great values, but availability is often limited. It helps being close enough to Toronto to hit one of the LCBO rare wine stores. We would never find these on our own shopping at the local outlets.
Ive had Chilean whites just because there's a restaurant around here that has Errazuriz and caliterra. And they are fairly affordable restaurant wines. They are not my favorite but a pretty good compromise if no NZ options are available.
I'm not a bit fan of whites outside of a summer Riesling or Moscato with a piece of white fish or shrimp.
South American Malbecs are interesting because the Malbec grape was kind of a filler used in French wines but the conditions of Aregentina and Chile were perfect for the grape and turned it into it's own wine.
I like wine in a can. And I like when my GF drinks wine.
If you like Cloudy Bay, you should try Greywacke and Dog Point if you can find them. Kevin Judd, who was the original winemaker at Cloudy Bay left and set up Greywacke a few years ago while Ivan Sutherland and James Healy set up Dog Point. If you want to remortgage your house and try something special, buy some Dog Point Section 94 or Greywacke Wild. Both wines are barrel fermented sauvignon blanc's and a step up from their regular labels. Cloudy Bay have Te Koko which is made the same way. Away from Malborough, Palliser Estate in Martinborough in the lower North Island makes a really good Sauvignon Blanc that would be one of the best NZ Sauvignons year in, year out.
Malborough Pinot Noirs have come a long way in the past few years and are normally a bit better value that Central Otago or Martinborough so worth trying if you like their whites. Never tried Oregon Pinots so can't compare but tried many Santa Barbara area Pinots while there a couple of years ago and didn't taste anything that stood out as better than NZ Pinots.
May be even harder to find but Tasmania produces some really good Sauvignon Blancs as well. Actually bought some last year when we were there, which pleased the winemaker no end. "Sold some Sauvignon Blanc to a Kiwi" being yelled out across a crowded tasting room as we left isn't something a proud kiwi lives down in a hurry.
I have had dog point and remember liking it, but haven't seen it at an SAQ in 2-3 years now. Unfortunately we don't get all of them.
The Marlborough region of NZ produces many good SB's. I assume you have tried Kim Crawford (huge seller), but probably prefer Matua? I worked for a wholesaler that sold both of those. We sold thousands of cases of KC. Long ago Kim sold his name to the producer (so he cannot use his own name) and he now makes a wine with his wife - I believe the label is called Loveblock SB. (I have not tried it.) You could try that one as well. Chile also produces some good value SB.
I would recommend a good "fine wine" shop where you can establish a relationship with one of these wine geeks who could help you select wines. Just tell him what you want to spend. Most have very affordable wines. Start with the lower priced wines! Work your way up. They have a ton of knowledge and you will learn a lot.
Sauv Blanc: What most look for in a good dry white wine (like SB) is good acid (which makes your mouth water), good minerality, and fruit. Now, one of the downsides with SB can be a "cat pee" nose. It's common. Some (like me) don't like. Some don't care and some actually prefer it. If you don't like it, I would highly recommend trying a few Bordeaux Blanc. Most of those are a blend of SB and Semillion. The French know what they are doing and you should have a large selection at stores in Montreal.
Pinot Noir: I also really like Pinot Noir. Probably my favorite for just drinking wine without a food pairing. Oregon makes some great ones and they tend to be more affordable than the California or French Burgundy. Chile also make some decent PN. And other countries are making some good stuff too - like Portugal and believe it or not - Germany (due to slightly warmer weather).
Nice, yes, I dont drink much white but when I do, sauv blanc is a preference and I enjoy the right combo of fruit and minerals. Hard to quantify the minerals but its like you can actually taste the stone/minerals that the water that fed the grapes and came to the wine.
I find I gravitate toward wines that I enjoy the "earth" of. Bordeaux, italian regions, the soil defines these wines.
Day to day, I just go with anything the compliments food well and has size with a balance of fruit and dryness.
But, I most enjoy the medocs and saint emilions if I have some very good food and want to spend some money.
It is from France. If you can find a 2012 Oregon Pinoit Noir, it will be very good as that was one of the best years for the grape.
I'm not really a big wine drinker... But for the last year or so I've been drinking the Baus Family Pinot Noir from Sonoma. I pay about $15 at a local store. One of the best values out there for me.
I drink pretty much everything. More of a red wine person than white though. Favourites would be Pinot Noir and Syrah.
Being in New Zealand, Central Otago has some great Pinots covering the full range of prices so always something to find that fits the budget. Wines that we buy consistently year in year out include Rockburn, Carrick, Peregrine, Valli and Grasshopper Rock. Hawkes Bay makes some really good Syrah and some favourites include Craggy Range, Te Mata, Elephant Hill and Trinity Hills. Still really enjoy the Bordeaux varietials though with most NZ wines being Merlot based as we don't consistently ripen Cabernet Sauvignon like Australia or Napa does.
Not so loyal with white wines and enjoy experimenting with new wines. Being loving Viognier for a few years now and this would be our go to white at the moment but still enjoy Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Gewurztraminer. Tried some NZ Albarino recently which was surprisingly good so bought some Spanish bottles as well, but not as nice!! I'm sure with a bit if research, I could find some better producers as it is a native Spanish grape.
We try and visit wine regions where we can on holiday as it's a great way to spend a day. If golf is included, it's a bonus. We spent a week in Tasmania last year and got to play golf at Barnbougle and Lost Farm and spent a few days travelling around the island visiting wineries. A memorable holiday and would definitely go back again.
Whatever happend Merlot in the US. Has it ever made a come back after the movie Sideways. I read somewhere that Merlot sales plummeted after this movie but never heard if this was temporary or permanment. Some of the best wines I've ever tasted have been Merlot dominant so it would be incredible if a movie could almost kill off a wine.
Kim Crawford is a very common gift wine here. I'd bet it's one of the top 3-4 bottles in the entire Quebec market on the list of "what people bring to dinner parties". It's priced at 20$ so right in that range where people know you spend enough on it, and it's a known name. It's like the white version of Robert Mondavi Reds here. I've had it probably 50 times and i've probably only bought it 3-4 of those times LOL. It's a perfectly good wine, but yes i much prefer Matua or Stoneleigh as i find them a bit crisper and not as fruity, not sure how else to say it. I prefer Matua to Stoneleigh though. Tastes are so personal but i could drink only Matua the rest of my life and be fine.
We have a wine monopoly here called the SAQ, so unfortunately we don't have shops. It's government controlled.
Another poster mentioned albarino, I'll second the notion of giving that a try if you haven't. I've had a couple Spanish ones that I really enjoyed. Last one was a martin codax I believe. Solid wine, fair pricing.
Even though it's summer, ive gotta say I do love a big smack you in the mouth cab.
To the OP, I've been drinking/collecting wine for 25+ years. My tastes and palate has changed over the years from big, over-oaked cabs and merlots and Australian Shiraz to champagnes, pinot noir, grenache, syrah, chardonnay, pinot blanc and white rhone varietals. I am transitioning my cellar (drinking down) a lot of California pinots and will be replacing them with Oregon pinots. It's been a great but expensive hobby. I'm currently at a point of burn out, though, and will be buying less and drinking more. It happens from time to time. Cheers!
Sounds like you and I have gone through a similar metamorphosis in terms of development of palate. I too appreciate the more delicate and complex wines over the bold standards that many drinkers favour. Sadly, or not, I've not had much luck with developing much of a cellar. The desire to consume is just too strong with little in the way of incentive to let things age when I've had a few expensive bottles turn on me.
Was recently recommended a great wine from the french region of Cahors.
Cant recall the winery but the woman said this wine was unusual for the region as it was not as deep/full bodied as is usually the case from Cahors.
Think she said it was malbec/merlot.
Interesting, she also pointed out that "centuries ago", wine from the Bordeaux regions were actually not as full bodied as they are today and were actally "fortified" with wine from Cahors to add body.
I knew that Bordeaux was/is called "Claret" in the UK but she informed me that the word is derived from the latin root for "clear" and that Bordeax wine was once much lighter/pink colored.
Wine was great, Ill have to go back and get the vinyard and share it.
It's a slippery slope. You age wines to taste them over time to find out where your sweet spot is. And then you have some that you miss the mark on and they're gone. I'm coming back around to enjoying wines with less age. I've also learned over the years that exclusivity and price don't guarantee a wine I will enjoy. I'm down to about 1200 bottles, and except for some Italians and California syrahs from the early to mid 2000s, most of the wine I have is from 2008 to 2015.
Being from South Africa and a wine enthusiast myself I feel it would be remiss of me not to suggest some of my local favorites.
One thing to note is South Africa honestly makes fantastic wine, the issue is that most of the exported wines are the cheap mass produced wines that for some reason are easily sent around the world. I have noticed through my travels in France, Italy and SE Asia it's easy to get cheap poor quality SA wine but not as easy to find good quality wines.
To the OP I have had cloudy bay Sauvignon Blanc and I am not going to say one is better than the other but I would suggest trying Constantia Uitsig Sauvignon Blanc as well both are cold climate high altitude wines and will offer interesting tasting points to compare.
For the Chardonnay lovers, I would suggest Oak Valley Chardonnay as well as their Pinot Noir. Hamilton Russell makes equally good albeit more expensive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that comes from our "Burgandy" region of Hemel and Aarde valley (literal translation heaven and earth).
For those fond of the heavier more tannic red blends, I would suggest classic Stellenbosch red blends like Meerlust Rubicon and Kannonkop Pual Sauer which are classic Bordeaux claret blends but they will need to be aged at least 10 years to reach their full potential.
For Shiraz, I would suggest either Glen Carlou or Boekenhoutskloof (make sure its Boekenhoutskloof, not porcupine ridge which is entry level variant).
I wanted to share these as I honestly believe South Africa makes startlingly good wine for the price if you know what to get. To be honest all of the farms I have mentioned above make great wine in nearly every variety (barring entry-level wines) but these are some of my favorites.
Great post....I have fully sworn off Argentinian and South African wines because whatever we get imported here is ****. Same with some of the cheaper French wines.
What drives me nuts lately is that my tastes are evolving towards a Bordeaux style (or Meritage here). You almost can't find that anymore, but you can find any number of red blends, and it's impossible to tell if it's a dry red or fruity red. On that point the Estancia Meritage I bought at Costco recently for $12 was a steal.
Albarino is becoming a very popular California wine. They grow some excellent albarino grapes here in San Luis Obispo County. You can see the vines from the driving range of the local country club!
My sister and brother-in-law bottle some under their Mattina Fiore label. It's served at Stave Wine Cellar at Spanish Bay Inn.
Being from South Africa and a wine enthusiast myself I feel it would be remiss of me not to suggest some of my local favorites. One thing to note is South Africa honestly makes fantastic wine, the issue is that most of the exported wines are the cheap mass produced wines that for some reason are easily sent around the world. I have noticed through my travels in France, Italy and SE Asia it's easy to get cheap poor quality SA wine but not as easy to find good quality wines. To the OP I have had cloudy bay Sauvignon Blanc and I am not going to say one is better than the other but I would suggest trying Constantia Uitsig Sauvignon Blanc as well both are cold climate high altitude wines and will offer interesting tasting points to compare. For the Chardonnay lovers, I would suggest Oak Valley Chardonnay as well as their Pinot Noir. Hamilton Russell makes equally good albeit more expensive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that comes from our "Burgandy" region of Hemel and Aarde valley (literal translation heaven and earth). For those fond of the heavier more tannic red blends, I would suggest classic Stellenbosch red blends like Meerlust Rubicon and Kannonkop Pual Sauer which are classic Bordeaux claret blends but they will need to be aged at least 10 years to reach their full potential. For Shiraz, I would suggest either Glen Carlou or Boekenhoutskloof (make sure its Boekenhoutskloof, not porcupine ridge which is entry level variant). I wanted to share these as I honestly believe South Africa makes startlingly good wine for the price if you know what to get. To be honest all of the farms I have mentioned above make great wine in nearly every variety (barring entry-level wines) but these are some of my favorites.
Great post....I have fully sworn off Argentinian and South African wines because whatever we get imported here is ****. Same with some of the cheaper French wines. What drives me nuts lately is that my tastes are evolving towards a Bordeaux style (or Meritage here). You almost can't find that anymore, but you can find any number of red blends, and it's impossible to tell if it's a dry red or fruity red. On that point the Estancia Meritage I bought at Costco recently for $12 was a steal.
In Paso Robles last February I had a really cool white wine - Ugni Blanc made by Paix Sur Terre. But my "new" favorite white wine is made a little south of you is Malvasia Bianca made by Larner Vineyard in Los Olivos. The wine is extremely refreshing - it has an essence of peach in it that I find unique.


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Prince Harry Said The Sweetest Thing About George And Charlotte
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Prince Harry has undoubtedly earnt himself a reputation as one of the most cheeky and fun members of the royal family. So it's no surprise that the royal gets along swimmingly with the other younger and cheekier members of his family, namely his nephew and niece Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
While the royal normally stays coy on subjects concerning his young relatives, he has recently publically commented about George and Charlotte, and it's quite adorable as quotes go.
The Prince spoke to US publication Newsweek, revealing just how much they mean to him and the family.
Because Prince Harry now trails behind his newphew and niece in the line of ascension to the throne he was asked about his feelings on the matter.
He said, "The reason I am now fifth is because of my nephew and niece and I could never wish them away. They are the most amazing things ever." Awwww.
Harry has previously chatted about the times he's spent so far with three-year-old George and two-year-old Charlotte, and discussed about how he hopes they'll see him positively as they get older.
Speaking to US magazine People, he said, "George and Charlotte will grow up and hopefully find me to be the fun uncle. I always want to be the fun uncle,"
Reportedly, their mother the Duchess of Cambridge shares Harry's thoughts, as she apparently loves the relationship he has with hers and William's children.
"Kate [also] adores the way Harry plays with her children - he is very good with them, a charming big kid and silly uncle."
Despite his fun side, it seems Uncle Harry is also partial to offering this niece and nephew a bit more serious advice every now and then. Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, he shared his hopes for their future, saying, "I would definitely encourage George, and Charlotte if she wants to, to have some sort of involvement in the Armed Forces, guaranteed,"
"And I know that William and Catherine would probably echo that as well, depending on the situation for them in those years to come.
"It's done no harm, just good, for me, and I know it's the same for William. It's hard to say anything else on that because, as a parent, it's your choice."
He also offered the young children the experienced advice to simply enjoy the responsibility and challenges of their unusual role in the monarchy.
"As an uncle, you know, I would say enjoy the role, because at first it's just pressure, pressure, pressure.
"Just enjoy it and make the most of it. If you're going to be doing it and you're having an effect on so many people then, if you smile, they're smiling - and what's the point of doing such a unique job without enjoying it?"
Prince Harry is now fifth-in-line to the top job behind his father, Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince George and then Princess Charlotte. But it's clear the 32-year-old is perfectly happy to be behind his newphew in niece in the pecking order.
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Thursday 27th August, 2020
ESG investing: Closing the gap with alternative data
The financial goals of investors today go beyond the traditions of securing retirement income, passing on a legacy and growing a rainy day pot. A key motivation that has been on the incline is investing in companies that show exemplary environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. The many corporate disasters that we're aware of, that continue to take place and negatively affect the world may be one of the reasons for a shift in mindset when it comes to investing. In 2015, international agreements were made to adopt the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are made up of 17 ambitious goals which aim to create, by 2030, a "world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive." Financing this sustainable growth effectively means aligning global economic policies and financial systems with it and developing sustainable finance and investing strategies. Many corporates today report on the SDGs, though there is still no standard across the board that provides a benchmark for comparison.
Considering environmental, social and governance performance alongside financial metrics has become a focus for both institutional and individual investors, with investors in the UK investing an average of £124m a week into UK ESG funds in 2019. In 2020, ESG investing is estimated to total over $20 trillion in assets under management (AUM), or about a quarter of all worldwide professionally managed assets. The performance of ESG funds cannot be sniffed at either - the majority of them outperformed the wider market over 10 years, debunking the myth that it's not possible to turn a profit with ESG. In fact, it's predicted that one in three European private equity funds will be focused on ESG investing by 2030.
With the threat of climate change growing each day, there is a consensus that the world needs to act now to avoid major impact. There is a growing recognition from the financial services industry that long-term sustainable investment and considering climate risk during investment decision making is important. During 2020 and Covid-19, investors seem even more interested in understanding how companies have responded to the crisis in ESG terms. Many businesses have been critiqued for the treatment of their staff, shareholders and customers, essentially highlighting Coronavirus as a catalyst for ESG investing.
How does ESG investing work?
ESG isn't the only form of investing focused on giving back to society or making a difference. There are other types, for example, ethical investing or socially responsible investing (SRI) which was the original type of 'investing for good'. It focused on screening companies and excluding them based on whether significant company profits came from: tobacco, alcohol, gambling or weapons, or whether the company used child labour or animal testing. Typically, funds focused on ethical investing were generating lower returns and had higher risk than those without such exclusion criteria. Nowadays, this has changed and ESG can bring about healthy returns for investors, whilst giving back to society.
ESG consists of exclusions similarly, but is also based on companies meeting desired ESG issues that impact positively within the three factor areas. In the European Union, it's now compulsory for companies with more than 500 employees to report on certain ESG data publicly, making sustainability datasets from third party companies readily available. The first step an investor takes is to identify which key metrics that they want to focus on within their portfolio. It may be that a single ESG score gathered from a database and assuming a common set of ESG values is acceptable to one investor but not to another. Investors can compile their own metrics and then score companies on ESG factors by analysing multiple data sources, both publicly reported and privately. There are multiple commonly used ESG frameworks that have been developed internationally as performance indicators and with little consistency in the terms being used, investors are struggling to understand the investment opportunities. If investors were speaking the same language or using the same framework, evaluation of investments would be more accurate and complete.
Now that ESG qualities are no longer a "nice to have", the positive impacts of investing in companies who show their long term commitment to sustainable growth cannot be ignored. If businesses who are driving positive change receive the bulk of investment, they'll be able to grow faster and do "better" business, showing accountability for their actions.
The relationship between alternative data and ESG
Alternative data adoption in investing is a way of collecting diverse intelligence that can potentially be used to outsmart the market and derive higher profits. It can include social media data, news feeds, payment information, online forums and even satellite imagery amongst other data sets. Within ESG investing, alternative data is gradually being utilised by fund managers to gain insight and generate alpha.
Hedge funds were the original users of this type of data intelligence, and these days private equity firms as well as other fund managers are using it as part of their strategies. It's certainly a growing trend amongst various investment firms, with JPMorgan estimating $2 billion to $3 billion in spending by asset managers on alternative data (2017).
The growth of our digital world is exponential; worldwide data is expected to hit 175 zettabytes by 2025. In order to analyse these kinds of volumes of data, we rely on building machines and artificial intelligence technology to quickly analyse information from feeds and scrape websites including the analysis of unstructured data.
The reason why alternative data is so relevant to ESG investing is due to the discrepancies in the reporting frameworks, therefore fair evaluation is difficult. Alternative data can fill the gap by providing research that goes beyond what is reported officially by the company in question.
What are the challenges of alternative data?
An incredible amount of data that could be interpreted to make investment decisions is available publicly. The issue of going through all of it to understand what's relevant and what's not is a different story - and it's where AI and machine learning fit in. Whilst implementing this technology can be a challenge, it effectively results in investors gaining access to information that the market doesn't yet have - which they can act upon swiftly and drive higher returns.
Another challenge of collecting alternative data to analyse for ESG purposes is that not all data sources are equal. Online chats may not all signal the real investor sentiment, with research suggesting that small closed communities may offer better alpha-generating ideas than open communities, which may have a lot of 'meaningless noise'.
There's a certain art to understanding and gaining valuable insights from alternative data that involves a mix of humans and machines that can automate the analysis of huge amounts of data. Investment managers should be utilising the talents of specialist data professionals and bespoke software, alongside their analysts and portfolio managers, who can get the heaps of data into a manageable state.
What's next for ESG and alternative data?
One option is to work with an external data provider, which could be a SaaS solution, focusing on providing an alternative data feed that can be used across multiple roles within an investment organisation. It would integrate traditional financial metrics with alternative data and ESG data, encompassing a flexible data architecture that is scalable in processing, with many data types coming from different sources. Investment managers who are utilising machine learning can potentially build algorithms to identify what information is useful. Within an analytics platform, insights could be gleaned to enhance investment decision making. Once this is in place, companies that are being analysed will be completely focused around the specified criteria, ensuring that portfolios do not stray away from the agreed requirements that have been set.
Those who belong to multidisciplinary environments and are equipped with the knowledge that technology has brought us, have the ability to cut through the noise and make better returns. They'll be the ones to utilise multiple datasets and make truly data-driven insights that consider risk management, alongside ESG requirements, whilst generating alpha. Those who do not take this approach, are likely to miss out on creating the profit and feel-good factor associated with ESG investing.
What about other forms of sustainable finance?
Investing in companies with good environment, social and governance practices isn't the only way to invest in businesses that do good. Impact investing is investing in companies that generate measurable, beneficial social or environmental impact alongside financial return, making them proactively intent on positive impact. An example of an impact investment could be investing in a renewable energy business. It's estimated that over 1,720 organisations manage USD 715 billion in impact investing assets under management as of the end of 2019.
There are many international initiatives furthering green and sustainable finance. Green bonds are bonds that specifically raise money for climate and environmental projects. They come with tax incentives to enhance their attractiveness to investors and were first. The changes that are taking place show a long-term, fundamental shift in how businesses need to operate with not only shareholder profit in mind, but with lasting purpose.
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What's Really Going on In Syria? An Intelligence Expert Speaks Out
As rebels attempt to regroup in advance of a new strategy to overpower Assad, and Western powers try to start from scratch with a new rebel formation that is presumably devoid of Salafi Jihadists, the US is calling on third party, non-state actors to arm the rebels in order to avoid becoming embroiled in a geopolitically sensitive conflict just ahead of presidential elections. As attentions turn to the chaos breaking out across the Middle East and North Africa (and even further afield), what chance do the rebels have of pushing Assad to his limits? Michael Bagley, President of the Jellyfish Operations private intelligence boutique, which has adopted an approach that is contrary to the typical "yes-man" characteristics of its competitors, calls a spade a spade.
In the interview, Michael discusses:
• Can the rebels defeat Assad
• What strategy the rebels need to adopt to be successful
• Why Al-Qaeda's growing presence benefits Assad
• Why Assad's strategy to weaken the rebels is working
• Who is going to arm the rebels
• Why the U.S & Europe can't intervene
• Why the U.S. can't make the same mistakes they made in Libya
• How to rid the rebels of extremist forces
Jen Alic: Let's just start out with the biggest question on everyone's mind. Can the rebels defeat Assad?
Michael Bagley: Certainly, they can, but to fully answer this question we have to look backwards and forwards. It was a grave mistake for the US and its Arab allies to purposefully facilitate an influx of foreign fighters, namely Salafi jihadists, into Syria through the Turkish border to boost the ranks of the Syrian rebels. Now the rebels are in a tough position, and clearly everyone is having second thoughts about this disastrous strategy, not least the true rebels themselves. This temporary solution to the rebels' inadequate manpower is now a not-so-temporary setback. This is the first problem that must be resolved.
Alic: The next obvious question, then, is how does one get rid of extremist forces it has welcomed into its ranks?
Bagley: The US has a tendency to temporarily befriend enemy jihadists, let them serve their purposes and then turn against them, creating even more vehement enemies in the process. This is what went horribly wrong in Libya last week. The rebels have already lost control of their Salafi jihadist elements, and along with that, the "hearts and minds" of the citizens who would otherwise have supported them wholeheartedly. Now that support is based on fear as much as it is on love—fear of the extremists. There has already been one rather high-profile assassination of a key jihadist commander, but this is not a realistic solution to the problem. The only way the rebels will defeat the jihadists is to defeat Assad on their own terms.
Alic: On Sunday, Syria's Foreign Ministry, in a letter to the UN Security Council and Secretary-General Bank Ki-Moon, accused Turkey of allowing al-Qaeda fighters to cross into Syria. According to Syria, their numbers are in the thousands. How would you respond to this?
Bagley: Yes, the strategy is most unfortunate also because it gives Assad ammunition in the UN Security Council. Assad has always accused the rebels of being "terrorists", even when the conflict first flared up and before "foreign fighters" were allowed to hijack the genuine rebel movement. Now Assad is being legitimized in a way that no one wants to see.
Assad is attempting, successfully, to foment worsening relations among the various sects in Syria to ensure there can be no united rebel force strong enough to affect his defeat. Not only are we dealing with "foreign fighters", but criminal interests are stepping in to take advantage of the situation, and the population is being divided along sectarian lines, which will only be further exacerbated by the developments that began in Libya last week and quickly spread across the region.
Alic: What do you make of reports of the formation of a new rebel group call the Syrian National Army, apparently supported by Turkey, France and the US?
Bagley: This is more or less the revolution "Take II" and hopefully lighter on the jihadist element. It's the Western powers trying to right a wrong, to undo the ill-conceived strategy that they started out with. What is disturbing is that this signals that the Free Syrian Army has failed and that there is a need to start over, which will result in a serious loss of momentum, and possibly another conflict front that buys into Assad's overall plan to weaken the rebels. The "new" rebel group is not in itself a bad development and its commander, defected Major General Muhammad al-Haj Ali purportedly is against international intervention in the form of the establishment of a no-fly zone, and he is correct in this at this point because Assad has blurred the lines too much to make a no-fly zone effective.
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Alic: Why will this new group be more effective?
Bagley: It may not be. I think what is most important to understand, is that groups like the Free Syrian Army and this new Syrian National Army are by no means the backbone of the revolution. These groups largely are represented by exiled opposition leaders or defected military figures, who are not cohesive. Most of them are in Turkey and Jordan. On the ground, though, there are smaller rebel groups who have managed to establish their own organizational structures and who have been successful in replacing the regime, but not on a national level, only in small areas that are easier to control. It is this momentum upon which we need to build, and it is these smaller groups that the new Syrian National Army should focus on organizing into a national undertaking. If, from exile, the Syrian National Army can coordinate the efforts of these smaller groups instead of attempting to usurp them, they will be successful.
Alic: Assuming the rebels can re-take the revolution, so to speak, from the jihadist elements and overcome their own disunity, what shifts in strategy do they need to adopt in order to gain momentum?
Bagley: The rebels are attempting to change their strategy, demonstrated by the shooting down of a regime helicopter and the targeting of a military base recently. Overall, the rebels need to move away from ad-hoc guerilla warfare and adopt a more conventional military approach, focusing in military targets and hitting at Assad's capacity to launch air raids that take out civilians in areas where the regime is tracking rebel concentrations. They need to go on the offensive against the regime's capabilities, not engage in street battles with regime soldiers. For this they need heavy weapons, RPGs and MANPADS, for instance, and a great deal more high-tech equipment than they currently have.
They also need to hit at the sources of the regime's weapons. They need a much bigger picture strategy in order to protect civilians, which is at the heart of their overall agenda, and they need to be viewed as "protectors" if they are to succeed. For starters, they need to stop shipments of weapons coming in from Iran via Iraq. To do this, they need intelligence.
Alic: And who is going to arm the rebels?
Bagley: That would be the million-dollar question. The US will not intervene directly ahead of presidential elections. Europe cannot intervene. Saudi Arabia and Qatar are more interested in Salafi jihadists getting the upper hand over the "original rebels". The US is openly calling essentially for private donations to enable the rebels to buy weapons. In the end, they will be armed by the private sector, but so far the money is not there. It's possible that donors are waiting to see what kind of strategy the rebels can come up with. But Iran may unwittingly force the hand of the "donors" to move more quickly.
Alic: On Sunday, the commander-in-chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps made a public statement to the effect that Iran is assisting Syria militarily and may become directly involved if they feel the regime is truly threatened by external forces.
Bagley: Yes, this was interesting as it was the first time Iran has publicly admitted its assistance to Syria. However, there are also some internal Iranian politics to consider here; specifically that this statement came from the Revolutionary Guards and not from Tehran.
There seems to be a difference of opinion among Iranian power-brokers as to how to handle the situation in Syria. The Revolutionary Guards would like to play a more active role in the conflict, while the Iranian Supreme Leader is playing things more cautiously. What is significant here is that the Guards report directly to the Supreme Leader, and for the first time the Guards seem to be overstepping their bounds.
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Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7 Will Be set to go on sale in India on Wednesday, March 27.
The sale will occur through Mi.com, Flipkart, and Mi Home stores at 12pm (Noon). This may notably be the next flash sale for the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the fourth one for the Redmi Notice 7. To recall, Xiaomi established the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7 in India together late last month. Both new Redmi Note versions sport dual rear camera installation and waterdrop-style display notch. The Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7, besides India, are available for sale in China.
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Unlike the Redmi Note 7 Pro, the Redmi Note 7 cost in India starts at Rs. 9,999 for the bottom, 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant, while its 6GB RAM model that comes with 64GB storage option is priced at Rs. 11,999. The Redmi Note 7 includes Onyx Black, Ruby Red, and Sapphire Blue colour variants.
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The Redmi Note 7 has a dual rear camera setup together with a 12-megapixel main sensor that is accompanied by an f/2.2 lens and a 2-megapixel secondary detector. Notably, the India version of the Redmi Note 7 differs from the China variant in this aspect, since the latter had a 48-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GM-1 camera as the primary sensor in its double back camera setup, with the other camera being a 5-megapixel thickness detector.
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StatisticsPreface
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This instructional material was initially created through a Texas Education Agency (TEA) initiative to provide high-quality open-source instructional materials to districts free of charge. Funds were allocated by the 84th Texas Legislature (2015) for the creation of state-developed, open-source instructional materials with the request that advanced secondary courses supporting the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics should be prioritized.
Statistics covers the scope and sequence requirements of a typical one-year statistics course. The text provides comprehensive coverage of statistical concepts, including quantitative examples, collaborative activities, and practical applications. Statistics was designed to meet and exceed the requirements of the relevant Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), while allowing significant flexibility for instructors.
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Chapter 1: Sampling and Data
Chapter 2: Descriptive Statistics
Chapter 3: Probability Topics
Chapter 4: Discrete Random Variables
Chapter 5: Continuous Random Variables
Chapter 6: The Normal Distribution
Chapter 7: The Central Limit Theorem
Chapter 8: Confidence Intervals
Chapter 9: Hypothesis Testing with One Sample
Chapter 10: Hypothesis Testing with Two Samples
Chapter 11: The Chi-Square Distribution
Chapter 12: Linear Regression and Correlation
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Examples are placed strategically throughout the text to show students the step-by-step process of interpreting and solving statistical problems. To keep the text relevant for students, the examples are drawn from a broad spectrum of practical topics, including examples from academic life and learning, health and medicine, retail and business, and sports and entertainment.
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Matthew Einsohn, Prescott College
James Helmreich, Marist College
Lynette Kenyon, Collin County Community College
Sheldon Lee, Viterbo University
Jeff Taub, Maine Maritime Academy
Reviewers of Prior Editions
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Lisa Markus, De Anza College
Mary Teegarden, San Diego Mesa College
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Charles Ashbacher, Upper Iowa University, Cedar Rapids
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Roberta Bloom, De Anza College
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Travis Short, St. Petersburg College
Valier Hauber, De Anza College
Vladimir Logvenenko, De Anza College
Wendy Lightheart, Lane Community College
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Linda Gann (6-12 Mathematics Coordinator, Boerne ISD) taught mathematics and statistics for over twenty-five years at Northside ISD, and currently serves as the 6-12 Mathematics Coordinator in Boerne ISD. She was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Radio Shack National Teacher Award, the HEB Teaching Excellence Award (State Finalist), and the AP Siemens Award. For many years, Linda worked for the College Board as a consultant for AP Calculus AB, BC, and Statistics, and as a reader for AP Statistics. She has also served as the co-chair for the College and Career Readiness Standards for Mathematics for all three writing phases. Her educational background consists of a B.S. in Mathematics from Illinois State University and an M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Texas, San Antonio. Additionally, she is nearing completion of her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary of Learning and Teaching from UTSA. She presently serves as president of the Alamo District Council of Teachers of Mathematics and scholarship chair for the Priest Holmes Foundation.
Wendy Martinez (Cedar Park High School) has been a teacher since 1994. She currently teaches PreAP Geometry and on-level Statistics at Cedar Park High School in Leander ISD. She has taught at Rouse High School, Lake Travis High School, and Pflugerville Middle School.
Alexander Teich (Rice University Graduate Student, Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics) has teaching experience back to 2004 and has taught math classes at Spring Woods High School, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He formerly sponsored the Spring Wood Chess Club, and has a wealth of varied practical experience outside the classroom.
Amanda Yowell (Pleasant Grove High School) earned a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Arkansas and worked in Financial Management. She teaches Mathematics classes at Pleasant Grove High School in Texarkana, TX. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children.
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The Department of Environmental Health said on Friday (16 November), the delay to the collection of bulk waste is the fault of residents, not the collectors or the department.
The DEH said the collectors were delayed on their rounds between North Side and East End, because they had to return to areas where collection had already taken place.
On Friday (16 November) in the LA, the department was criticised further, by the Health Minister.
"The DEH has been plagued by various issues disrupting service. The most notable area is solid waste section collection unit, which continues to experience periodic delays with residential and commercial pick-ups," Hon. Dwayne Seymour said.
The DEH is reminding residents to put their bulk waste out before their scheduled collection date, which can be found on the department website.


Yet you still won't find the one that's just right.
Typefaces are the inflection of print. They aren't the words, but how those words are said. Are they yelled or are they whispered? Are they obnoxious, stern, authoritative, or playful? It's a simple enough idea, so why are most of us so bad at typefaces? I think it's because while we've had every spoken moment of our lives to master inflection, most of us have only spent a few nervous moments selecting the right font in Word before blocking this elusive vocabulary from our minds…until the next time.
It's just the sort of unsolvable human problem that needs a day calendar. That's right, stand aside cute kittens, Magma's Typodarium 2013 is a tear-off, daily calendar for discovering new fonts. On the front of each page, the date is clearly printed in that day's font of choice. On the back, you can read about its origin, inspiration, and the URL where it can be acquired.
In other words, it shrinks that overwhelming list of fonts hiding in Word or Illustrator into a heavily curated list you can consume one bite at a time.
For this year's Typodarium–the fifth in the series–366 fonts will be featured from 252 designers across 32 countries. The only requirements are that each fits within regularly accepted usability standards, and that all submissions are original/new. So while you won't find a pocket guide to deploying Times New Roman vs. Courier, you will spot a few fun alternative fonts that haven't been played to death.
If you'd like to pick up Typodarium 2013 in plenty of time for the new year, order it here for the U.K. or here for the U.S.


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macro_rules! some_or {
    ($e:expr, $b:block) => {
        if let Some(x) = $e {
            x
        } else {
            $b
        }
    };
}

macro_rules! ok_or {
    ($e:expr, $b:block) => {
        if let Ok(x) = $e {
            x
        } else {
            $b
        }
    };
}

extern crate git2;
extern crate tempdir;

#[macro_use]
extern crate lazy_static;

#[macro_use]
extern crate log;

#[macro_use]
extern crate pest_derive;

#[macro_use]
extern crate rs_tracing;

extern crate pest;
extern crate rand;

pub mod base_repo;
pub mod cgi;
pub mod run_proxy;
pub mod scratch;
mod shell;
mod treeops;
pub mod view_maps;
pub mod views;
pub mod virtual_repo;

pub use run_proxy::*;
pub use scratch::*;
pub use shell::Shell;
pub use treeops::*;

pub use views::*;

#[derive(Clone)]
pub enum UnapplyView {
    Done(git2::Oid),
    RejectNoFF,
    RejectMerge,
    NoChanges,
}

fn empty_tree(repo: &git2::Repository) -> git2::Tree {
    return repo
        .find_tree(repo.treebuilder(None).unwrap().write().unwrap())
        .unwrap();
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


People with dry skin conditions, such as eczema or dermatitis, psoriasis and ichthyosis, have an impaired skin barrier. Dry skin conditions can affect people of any ethnic origin and any age group from the very young to the elderly. Older people are prone to developing dry skin as the skin becomes thinner and less efficient at producing natural oils (sebum).
In healthy skin, natural oils fill spaces between plump skin cells of the outer layer to form a good skin barrier – keeping moisture in and irritants out.
The outer skin cells and the surrounding natural oils are often likened to a brick wall. The skin cells are the 'bricks' and the natural oils are the 'mortar'.
An impaired skin barrier has a shortage of natural oils which allows moisture to escape from the skin too quickly. The skin cells shrink, opening cracks which allow greater moisture loss and the entry of irritants. The skin then becomes dry and irritated, which can make it feel itchy.
Emollients, medical moisturisers, work by helping replace the missing oils which trap water into the skin and thus helping to restore the skin barrier and can also help with itch. People with medical dry skin conditions are often prescribed emollients. There are different types of emollients available and if you have a dry skin condition your GP, Nurse or Pharmacist may be able to prescribe an emollient that is most appropriate for you.


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Cancer Home > Marinol
Marinol is a drug that can help stimulate the appetite in people with AIDS; it can also relieve nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatment. This medicine comes in capsule form, and is taken anywhere from two to six times a day, depending on the condition being treated. It is believed to work by binding to certain receptors in the central nervous system.
What Is Marinol?
Marinol® (dronabinol) is a prescription medication licensed to treat loss of appetite associated with weight loss in people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is also approved to treat nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy when other medications have not worked.
(Click Marinol Uses for more information on this topic, including possible off-label uses.)
Who Makes This Medication?
Marinol is made by Banner Pharmacaps, Inc., for Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Generic versions are made by Watson Pharmaceuticals and Par Pharmaceuticals.
How Does Marinol Work?
Marinol is a synthetic version of delta-9-THC, a naturally occurring cannabinoid. Delta-9-THC is the main psychoactive component in Cannabis sativa L. (marijuana). Cannabinoid receptors are found in the central nervous system. While it is unknown exactly how Marinol works, the drug is believed to produce its effects by binding to these cannabinoid receptors.
Clinical Effects
In clinical studies, Marinol was shown to improve appetite and decrease nausea in people with AIDS who experienced lack of appetite and weight loss. Clinical studies have also shown that Marinol, taken by itself or in combination with other medications, reduces nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy in people who did not respond to standard treatment for their nausea and vomiting.
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Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Electronic orange book: approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. FDA Web site. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/cder/ob/. Accessed June 21, 2010.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, Yaffe SJ. Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 8th ed. Philadelphia (PA): Lippincott Williams & Wilkins;2008.
National Library of Medicine (US). Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMED). NLM Web site. Available at: http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT. Accessed June 22, 2010.


Construction can be total chaos. Or...it could be smooth sailing.
With so much going on, equipment, material, and subs–all coming on the jobsite and then leaving (and all at the right time, hopefully), there's a lot to manage. And any mistake means digging deeper and deeper into your pockets. But running a jobsite doesn't have to be so chaotic! Luckily, there's technology to help you streamline your processes–eliminating those costly mistakes and making your life a whole lot easier.
In this webinar, James Swanston, founder of Voyage Control, will demonstrate how you can leverage the Procore and Voyage Control integration to gain control over your appointments and reduce unwanted congestion on your job site.


Experience Prague's historical highlights by foot and riverboat in one enjoyable 6-hour city tour. Explore must-sees such as Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square and the Jewish Quarter as your guide recounts their histories, and savor a hearty Czech lunch at an Old Town restaurant. Afterward, admire sights such as the Charles Bridge on a Vltava River cruise, complete with a complimentary drink. Finish with a tour of St Vitus Cathedral, the Gothic showpiece of Prague Castle. Numbers are limited to 12 on this small-group tour for a more personalized experience.
Explore the UNESCO-listed town of Cesky Krumlov on this day trip from Prague. Accompanied by an expert guide, travel through the scenic Bohemian countryside to arrive in the medieval town. See the church of St. Vitus, the historic town center and the Cesky Krumlov Castle, dating back to 1240. After a full day of sightseeing, your tour will conclude with transportation back to Prague.
Immerse yourself in the romance of medieval times with a 3-hour dining experience in Prague. Leave the modern world behind as you step into a candle-lit tavern, and kick off the evening with a mug of beer or glass of wine. Sit down to five generous courses of medieval food, as jugglers take the stage alongside belly dancers and swordsmen. Lose yourself in the music and fun, and meet vivid characters that range from a frightening executioner to an old fortuneteller with magical powers.
Be seduced by the historical monuments and medieval charm of Prague on a 3.5-hour coach, bus and walking tour of the Czech capital. Listen to illuminating commentary from a guide as you gaze at UNESCO-listed monuments from an air-conditioned coach. Discover the ancient majesty of Prague Castle on a guided tour; cruise the Vltava River and enjoy panoramic city views from the boat's top deck; and conclude by exploring the ambient tangle of Prague's Old Town, home to the famous Astronomical Clock.
Savor a gourmet meal served with a view you won't find in any restaurant on this Prague dinner cruise. Float down the Vltava River past illuminated landmarks like the Charles Bridge, National Theater, and Prague Castle, all the while enjoying a delicious 3-course meal at your private table. A welcome glass of sparkling champagne and live piano music help set the scene for a romantic and memorable voyage through one of Europe's great capitals.
Discover Prague with a comprehensive full-day tour, including lunch and a relaxing Vltava River cruise. With a guide, enjoy a panoramic city coach tour and a walking tour around the exterior of UNESCO-listed Prague Castle. Savor a 3-course lunch at a luxury restaurant and later, take a leisurely sightseeing cruise, passing the Charles Bridge as you enjoy complimentary refreshments. Lastly, stroll around the Jewish Quarter and Old Town to see the Astronomical Clock and other highlights.
Take in a poignant piece of World War II history on this 5-hour tour of Terezin Concentration Camp from Prague. Led by an expert guide, learn the history behind one of the largest camps in the Czech Republic and preserve the stories of the lives lost. See the complex as well as the Terezin Memorial, the only institution of its kind in the country. Your tour will conclude with transportation back to Prague.
Immerse yourself in the nature of Northern Bohemia on this day trip to Bohemian Switzerland National Park. This small-group tour takes you south of Prague to the border of the Czech Republic and Germany and puts you smack in the middle of Central Europe's most beautiful landscapes. Sail on a gondola-style boat down the river, walk along the Elbe River and gawk at the views offered by The Bastei rock formation.
Take your taste buds on a journey around some of Prague's best drinking haunts on this 5-hour evening Prague beer tour. With a local guide, visit five iconic bars and pubs, including a microbrewery, as you learn about Prague's long-held passion for beer. Head into the trendy Žižkov district and Prague Old Town and team your tastings with classic Czech 'tapas' such as hearty pork chili and pickled sausage. Get insider tips on the top brews to try, and hear fascinating stories about Czech culture from your knowledgeable guide.
Visit the Kutná Hora Ossuary, one of the world's famous 'bone churches' and St Barbara's Cathedral during this 5.5-hour tour from Prague. Walk through the structure made of over 40,000 human bones, fashioned into a chandelier, a coat of arms and other novelties. See the well-preserved town center, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the neo-Gothic St Barbara's Cathedral. Learn about the history and culture of this town, much of whose architecture dates from the 15th century, from your guide as you travel. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Prague are included.
Glide past nighttime Prague's illuminated castles and cathedrals on a dinner cruise along the Vltava River. Pick your favorites from a hearty buffet lineup, and dine under a glass dome roof that allows panoramic views of Prague Castle, the National Theater, and the underside of Charles Bridge as the boat passes beneath it. A welcome glass of sparkling prosecco and live music set the scene for an elegant evening on the water.
Experience food, music, and Prague's top monuments on a 3-hour dinner cruise down the Vltava River. After your complimentary welcome drink, enjoy an open buffet of both Czech and international cuisine. Relax as live music accompanies your dinner. The cruise offers unobstructed views of the city's illuminated attractions, which you can appreciate from inside or on the outside deck.
See Charles Bridge, Lesser Town, the Jewish Quarter, Old Town and Prague Castle on a city walking tour of Prague. This 6-hour sightseeing excursion includes a traditional Czech lunch and a 1-hour boat cruise on the Vltava River. Hear insightful commentary from a professional guide along the way. Numbers are limited to ensure a small-group experience.
Explore all of Prague Castle on this 2.5-hour guided walking tour of one of the largest fortress complexes on the planet. With your guide dispensing interesting historical anecdotes, visit gargantuan gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica Golden Lane and much more.
See the twinkling turrets, towers and spires of Prague from the water on a 2-hour evening buffet cruise along the Vltava River. Board a prettily illuminated sightseeing boat, sip a glass of Becher liqueur , and admire the passing procession of sights, silhouetted and showcased by floodlights. View Prague Castle, the National Theatre and more; sail under the Charles Bridge and pass through the Vltava's oldest locks. Along the way, savor a delectable dinner buffet, buy drinks from the bar, and enjoy some traditional Czech music from the live band.
Discover Prague's iconic sights on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off Prague bus tour. With your 24- or 48-hour ticket, board the open-top, double-decker bus at any of the 16 stops along the two routes and see top Prague attractions including Prague Castle, the Old Town Square, and more. Listen to the live or recorded audio commentary on route, and see all the key landmarks. To add to your Prague hop-on, hop-off experience, upgrade to add a tour of Prague Castle or Prague's Jewish Quarter, or even both.
Make the most of every minute in Prague by pre-booking this private arrival transfer from Prague Airport to your central Prague hotel. Choose a time to suit you, meet your driver in the arrivals hall, board your comfortable private vehicle and travel direct to your hotel without waiting for cabs or public transport. This Prague Airport transfer service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and provides transport by private car for groups of one to three people, or by private minibus for between four and seven.
Learn about the ghosts and ghouls of Prague on this informative and entertaining 75-minute walking tour through Prague's Old Town. Wander down cobbled lanes and through intimate squares hearing about Prague's shady side.
The line to get into Prague Castle, particularly St. Vitus Cathedral, can be daunting and long. But this skip-the-line admission lets you breeze right past over tourists and head straight into the Castle and its many rooms where you can begin discovering all the history and architecture of the place.
Head to marvelous and stunning Kutna Hora on this 7-hour tour to the UNESCO-listed town an hour east of Prague. Marvel at the ossuary, a gothic church whose interior is bedecked with the bones of 40,000 people (many of whom died from the plague). Explore the majestic Cathedral of St. Barbara and stroll down the town's narrow cobbled lanes.
Explore underground Prague, going to cellars and beneath Old Town Square to a former prison, on this entertaining and informative guided tour. Learn about the history of the city from a totally different perspective.
Save vacation time while in Prague and secure your place by prebooking for this River Vltava sightseeing cruise. Buy in advance to lock in your ideal time and date, and then travel independently to the dock. Settle on the inside or outside deck and admire the scenery as you glide by Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Kampa Island, and the city's top sights. On-board snacks and drinks at own expense.
Go off the beaten tourist path and discover a lesser-known side of Prague: It's very own mini Venice. Aboard a small board, listen as your captain shares insight into the Devil's Channel as you cruise past the medieval buildings lining the Vltava River. Choose from multiple departure times throughout the day.


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They didn't think we could succeed
If not for the big barn next to his grandparent's home in Halabacken in Jämtland, in Sweden's northwest, this story would probably have been completely different. The rather humble business that started here 55 years ago, in the middle of the woods with a backdrop of snow-clad mountains some 40 kilometres from the nearest town, has evolved into an international industrial company.
Kurt Persson has been with Nord-Lock (and its predecessor Nobex) for 50 years, and can these days be addressed as both Senior Advisor and senior citizen. He describes himself as a person who always looks forward and who never gives in.
"I finished school after nine years of compulsory schooling and since then it has been 'learning by doing'."
Nobex' business sprang out of his father Bengt's interest in technology. For a long period, the production focused on an innovative oil burner, which was later succeeded by mitre saws. These were produced until 2001. When Nobex acquired a company that produced locking washers in 1982, the seed was sown for Nord-Lock.
"For the first seven years of washer production we were in the red. We didn't have a clue about what we were getting into. We have taken some pretty hard knocks, but have never doubted the longevity of the product."
How did you solve the issues?
"The technology has always been good, but initially the product was not up to standard, and we more or less got thrown out of some large-scale Swedish companies when we tried to enter that world. We turned it around through continuous improvements of the wedge-locking system, design developments, and by making sure that we had technically skilled people in the sales organisation. Now we act as a partner to large international companies in a variety of sectors and fine-tune customer-specific solutions."
What does the production look like?
"During the 33 years that we have produced our washers, production technology has changed immensely. We have roughly 350 variants of the wedge-locking system, but quite often get specific inquiries. A nuclear plant wanted a unique solution and we had to develop a special tool to produce the ten washers that they requested. It was not a cheap solution, especially as they only used two of the washers, but they were satisfied."
Are there any decisive moments in the company's history?
"One milestone was when we built the first real industrial building in Mattmar in 1980. The municipality supported us, but the county administrative board said no. They didn't think we could succeed in this sparsely populated area. In the end we received the funding and were able to start construction, provided we put in 'real doors, so that it at least can be used as a bus depot'."
How do you feel about Nord-Lock's future?
"It is incredibly satisfying to retire knowing that Nord-Lock is growing strongly and has a dynamic management team and wonderful employees."
FACTS: Kurt Persson
Name: Kurt Persson.
Age: 66.
Title: Senior Advisor.
Background: started cleaning machines at the age of 4 at Nobex, Nord-Lock's predecessor. Joined the family business aged 16 and has since worked as, for example, production technician, workshop manager and production manager. Nord-Lock CEO 1985–2010. Now works part time as Senior Advisor.
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SOUTH AFRICA'S SONGSTRESS, LIRA, TO PERFORM IN OBAMA'S INAUGURATION
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Johannesburg- South African songstress, Lerato Molapo, best known to her fans as Lira has been chosen from a shortlist of African musicians to perform at an inauguration ball for American president Barack Obama on January 21.
An ecstatic Lira said in Pretoria on Wednesday "I'm very excited. I got the invite about three weeks ago. The president will be present during my performance and I hope I get to meet him.
With her ever-graceful composure in the media's eye, and her stage presence which some call silky and others say is scorching, Lira made no empty promises when she turned her gaze to the United States three years ago, fuelled with "big dreams" and set on enticing a global audience.
And entice the globe she has, as Obama's inauguration ball- one of many held to thank the supporters and funders of his electoral campaign – is certainly no small event. In 2009, at the Neighbourhood Ball (the first of 10 similar events marking the President's entry into the White House) Beyonce serenaded the President and First Lady through their opening dance. The evening also featured Jay-Z, Faith Hill, Shakira and Alicia Keys.
Set to give the performance of her life, on Sunday Lira tweeted: "Thanks guys. Its an honour beyond anything I'd imagined thus far. My band and I are extremely excited and are already preparing!"
During the inauguration taking place in Washington , Lira will perform two sets for about 200 people at the African-themed ball -one of the 10 official balls.
Lira's husband and manager Robin Kohl confirmed in an interview with City Press that Lira had landed the prestigious gig, which he described as "massive".
"We have been plugging away at the US market for three years now. We have an independent distributor and a publicist in Los Angeles. We have been there about three months of every year and people are now getting to know who she is."
He added: "This is an amazing opportunity. The ball will be televised by networks from all over the world. The exposure is massive. How many people can say that they have performed live for an African-American US president?
"We are ecstatic about this. We have really worked hard at breaking into the US market and now it seems to be paying off at last" said Kohl.
Lira and her band are expected to leave on January 19. Meanwhile family, friends, fellow musicians and fans keep sending in their congratulatory messages to the singer via twitter , facebook and other social media networks.
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