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Coastal town charm
Tammisaari is an urban area in southern Finland's Uusimaa region that received its royal charter in 1546. In 2009, it merged with two other municipalities into the town of Raasepori.
Tammisaari was once a village that earned its living through fishing and crafts, and was known as a safe haven for seafarers. Today, it remains popular among boaters, especially during the summer season, and over 80 percent of the population are Swedish speakers.
While many of the buildings in Old Tammisaari have been rebuilt over the years, care has been taken to preserve the winding alleys and lanes. Street names such as Hatuntekijänkatu (Hatter's Lane) and Nahkurinkatu (Tanner's Lane) offer a delightful glimpse into a bygone era.
Coastal Finland with its stunningly beautiful archipelago offers a variety of fascinating destinations that are easy to reach.
Tammisaari village grew up around the church, which still remains the central building of Old Tammisaari (known by its Swedish name Gamla Stan, 'Old Town'). The stone church was built in the 17th century in Barckens Udde which is the oldest part of the town. All the buildings in this conservation area date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, and strict regulations ensure that the area will retain its history.
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The Bio Forum cinema is Finland's second oldest still-operating cinema. The first black-and-white silent films began to be shown here in 1912.
Beside the harbour, overlooking the sea, sits the Knipan restaurant. Its sunny terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a lovely summer's day, savour good food and feast your eyes on the magnificent view. Pleasant cafés and a sandy beach are nearby, and from the harbour you can also embark on a cruise around the lovely Tammisaari archipelago.
The oldest part of Tammisaari is Barckens Udde.
All the buildings in this conservation area are from the 18th and 19th centuries.
On the terrace of Café Gamla Stan, coffee and cakes are served in the shade of apple trees as folk musicians entertain the guests.
While many of the buildings in Old Tammisaari have been rebuilt over the years, care has been taken to preserve the winding alleys and lanes of the town.
Summer is the most active season in the seaside city Hanko, the southernmost part of Finland.
Långsanda, a 1.6 km-long beach, is part of the so-called Eastern Spa Park, a recreational area of scenic and cultural historic value.
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During Midsummer, people gather at the seaside by the Casino for a traditional midsummer dance, complete with maypole and bonfire. During summer, every Wednesday and Friday, a popular evening market is set up in the Eastern Harbour area. Another summertime event is the three-day Hanko Regatta, one of Finland's grandest sailing events and well-known across the country.
The summer festivities conclude on the last weekend of August with the Night of the Ancient Bonfires, which commemorates the long tradition of using lit beacons as signals for seafarers.
The longest unified beach in Hanko is the Tulliniemi beach, which seems to stretch as far as the eye can see. This tranquil spot for sunbathers is also popular among both windsurfers and kitesurfers.
The most recognisable landmark, bright red water tower, built in 1943, holds approximately 500 cubic metres of water. In the summer it is also a popular vantage point, offering spectacular views of Hanko and the sea.
The Eastern Harbour of Hanko is Finland's largest guest harbour, with moorings for some 400 boats. The numerous restaurants in the harbour area are ideal for enjoying a meal surrounded by the beautiful seaside scenery.
The warehouse quarter also offers an ample choice for diners. Many patrons are partial to the delicious seafood dishes served in the idyllic restaurants and, thanks to the proximity of the sea, the freshness and quality of the ingredients can be guaranteed.
The warehouse quarter by the seaside offers an ample choice for diners. Many people are partial to the delicious seafood dishes served in the idyllic restaurants.
During the summer months, visitors to Hanko are tempted by the fresh and delicious tastes of Archipelago.
Neljän Tuulen Tupa café commands an arresting view over the sea from its position on the island of Pieni Mäntysaari. Once owned and run by former Finnish President C.G.E. Mannerheim, the café continues to serve delicacies and treats to please even the most demanding of appetites.
Hanko built its first spa in the late-19th century. When the spa opened in 1878, the Casino was built to function as the spa restaurant. A summertime restaurant still operates in the building.
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The Beautiful Town of Rauma
Known for its long tradition in bobbin lace-making and the well-preserved wooden buildings of Old Rauma.
Summertown Porvoo
Finland's second oldest town, full of history and famous for its lovely restaurants and cafes.
Wintertime magic of Porvoo
Old Porvoo is one of Finland's most idyllic districts. The cobbled streets are lined with old, doll-house-like houses and on top of the hill a white stone church looks over the river valley. Wonderful in the summer, magical during wintertime. Only one hour East of Helsinki.
Lively Oulu
Lively Oulu is a gateway to urban culture as well as the unique nature of the North. The city is located on the shores of the Bay of Bothnia - where modern business and technology meet Northern peace and exoticism.
Camping in the Finnish Archipelago
The world's largest archipelago, labyrinthine Archipelago Sea off Southwestern Finland, might just be the world's most beautiful setting for a low-budget camping holiday.
9 Top Experiences in the Coast and Archipelago of Finland
Stay in a lighthouse, visit an old wooden town or sail the Baltic Sea. Finland's Coast and Archipelago offers all this and more. Here are our top picks.


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Rams at Dolphins: Jeff Fisher Heading to Miami, No Helicopter Ride This Time
This past offseason, the Miami Dolphins and St. Louis Rams were both searching for a new head coach, and both were targeting former Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher. After a series of see-saw media reports, going back and forth between the two clubs as the "favorite" to land Fisher, the coach chose to go to St. Louis, while the Dolphins eventually brought in Joe Philbin. This week, Fisher and the Rams travel to Miami for their Week 6 contest.
By Kevin Nogle@KevinNogle Oct 13, 2012, 5:47pm EDT
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The Miami Dolphins were looking to make a splashy head coaching move this offseason. The team had just come off their third straight losing season, ending with the firing of head coach Tony Sparano. Owner Stephen Ross had promised a change to the Dolphins that would bring the fans, and excitement, back to the team.
And, suddenly, former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher was "The Man." The problem was, he was the only "The Man." Other former coaches, like Jon Gruden or Bill Cowher, who could have been "The Man" were not interested in leaving their television jobs. So Fisher became "The Man" for multiple teams.
Ultimately, the Fisher Sweepstakes came down to the Dolphins and the St. Louis Rams. Would Fisher go to the team in the bustling, distraction filled South Beach area, or would he prefer to return to his mid-western style roots? Would he rather come to Miami and work for Ross and with general manager Jeff Ireland, or would he want to go to the Rams, where team President Kevin Demoff's father is Fisher's agent?
After a seemingly incessant day-after-day flipping of which team was the "favorite" to land Fisher, the Rams won the sweepstakes, and the Dolphins moved on, ultimately signing Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin to be the team's tenth head coach.
Now, as the two teams prepare to match up tomorrow afternoon, Fisher is heading to Miami to face the team he rejected. Fisher held a conference call with the Miami media earlier this week, where he talked about the process of him going to Miami, and about the decision the Dolphins made to hire Philbin.
"I went through that before. I don't think it's necessary to go through it again. I think they made the right decision. They've got things going. Coach Philbin is doing an excellent job there.
"Really, I had a great time there," he continued. "I have a great deal of respect for Mr. Ross and for Jeff [Ireland] and I just felt like this was a better opportunity for me."
This weekend, the Dolphins are looking to climb back to .500 and remain in the AFC's playoff picture. The Rams, meanwhile, are hoping to improve to two games over .500 and remain in the hunt for the NFC West division title. Both teams seem to have found the right coach for their situation.
As Dolphins fans, this weekend will give us a chance to compare what we could have had with what we do have. I think what we do have will come out on top.

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AYRx Yoga Swings allow a combination of benefits similar to aerial yoga, pilates, suspended resistance training (TRX), dance and aerial silks all rolled into one for an amazing suspended fitness experience. Sculpt your body in the air as you tone muscles and increase flexibility.
The Aerial yoga play program combines the benefits of flexibility, strength and balance found in traditional yoga with the unique conditioning of aerial dance for an exhilarating new way to fitness.
Physical therapists and trainers have told us that they are discovering that AYRx Yoga Swings could be one of the most effective tools they have ever used. The ability to suspend the body provides a unique advantage in rehabilitation creating one of the most beneficial ways of using gravity to accelerate healing better than traditional "table" approaches.
The AYRx Yoga Swing Set includes a large stretchy swing (not a hammock), 2 leg loops, 2 wrist straps, 4 carabiners, two daisy chains or web ladders to adjust the height of your fitness set from near the ground or flying high, and a carry bag.
It is made of a wonderful stretchy sweatshirt material with padding for strength and comfort. You can use the Aerial Yoga Swing set all together or individually for a versatile suspended fitness experience!
The AYRx Yoga Swing set is made in the USA and is 100% recyclable. It is machine washable for easy cleaning. The Yoga Swings are made of a wonderful stretchy material (cotton/spandex blend) tested to support over 400 lbs. All pieces are reinforced with webbing to enable strength and comfort. You can use the Aerial Yoga Swing set all together or individually for a versatile suspended fitness experience!
Aerial Yoga Play is developed and manufactured locally in San Francisco by a respected designing firm. We are proud of our local connection, and we take pride in the attention to detail in our product. We hope you'll feel the care and love in it, too, when you fly!
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Aerial yoga combines all the benefits of traditional yoga- flexibility, strength and balance — with the unique conditioning of aerial dance and acrobatics for an exhilarating new way of approaching yoga. Sculpt your body in the air, using our special yoga swings, as you tone muscles, find balance, and increase flexibility.
Our AYRx Yoga Swings are specially made to be supportive, stretchy, and comfortable. They support your body in your yoga practice and increase your ability to enter into challenging poses, like backbends and inversions, with more safety and ease.
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She is dedicated to advancing the healing arts through a blending of spirituality, somatics, nutrition, yoga therapy, dance, movement, and meditation with the sciences. Her love for sacred geometry and quantum physics inform and inspire her work. As a pioneer and revolutionary, she embodies this new wave of Conscious Movement to awaken the body, mind, and soul. The Quantum Playground and Aerial Yoga Play are some of here recent creations for empowering embodiment practices.
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Ready to turn up the heat? If you haven't been frequenting your local sauna, it may be time to start. According to researchers, spending time in this hot, dry environment a couple times per week has serious mind and body benefits. First, it's been suggested that saunas lower rates of cardiovascular disease, improve respiratory function, and boost the immune system. What's more, this relaxing habit has been linked to reduced stress and improved mood.
Allot no more than 15-20 minutes for your sauna session.
When finished, allow the body to cool down gradually.
Drink plenty of water after your visit.
There are an estimated two million saunas in Finland, where "taking saunas" is a popular pastime!
Chances are, you're already participating in NEAT, or non-exercise activity thermogenesis. NEAT accounts for the energy you expend on everything that's not eating, sleeping, or planned physical activity (like sports and exercise). Common NEAT activities include yard work, cleaning, cooking, typing, and even fidgeting!
The good news is, all that activity starts to add up – so even when you aren't at the gym, you're naturally burning calories and contributing to your overall wellness. Making a conscious effort to increase your NEAT throughout the day will only help in your weight loss efforts. And studies show that NEAT benefits more than your waistline; it also reduces sedentary time, a strong predictor of both cardiovascular disease risk and mortality.
To get more NEAT in your daily routine, try a few of these easy tips!
Park at the back of the lot.
Pace when talking on the phone.
Wash all of your dishes by hand.
Carry your groceries (or use a basket) instead of a shopping cart.
Babies sleep on their backs for safety, but they also require a daily dose of tummy time. Not only does tummy time strengthen your baby's neck muscles, it also keeps their motor development on track, including major milestones like lifting the head, rolling over, and crawling. So, when and how should you introduce tummy-time sessions?
Tummy time is designed for newborns. In fact, a healthy, full-term baby can start as soon as they come home from the hospital. Begin tummy time when your newborn is awake and alert (and not directly after a feeding); place your baby on their tummy on the floor, preferably on a soft space like a blanket. At first, tummy time should last for a couple of minutes, two to three times a day. As your baby grows stronger, you'll eventually work up to 20-30 minutes a day.
If met with resistance, don't give up! Some babies are simply unenthusiastic about tummy time, but consistency is key. Try keeping your baby on the floor for at least a minute and increase their time gradually. Toys, mirrors, and even getting on the floor with your baby are methods you can use to make tummy time a fun experience for all!
It's the fear of every nursing mother – a biting baby. Here, we list three reasons why your little one could be biting, and how to prevent it.
Most babies begin teething between 4 and 7 months old, and it can be a painful process. If your baby is using your breast to relieve pain (instead of feeding), a teething toy could do the trick. Alternatively, try massaging your baby's gums prior to each feeding.
Babies can be seeking attention when they bite. If this is the case, try maintaining eye contact with your baby while breastfeeding. When you see that your baby has finished actively nursing, remove them from your breast immediately.
Toward the end of a nursing session, babies can get bored and/or distracted, and then decide to bite. If you notice a pattern, vigilantly watch your baby for signs of boredom, and stop breastfeeding at the first hint. Nursing in a quiet, darkened room can help keep your baby from getting distracted.
Biting – while frustrating – is a temporary habit that your baby will soon learn to stop. In the meantime, stay calm and use positive reinforcement when your baby has a bite-free feed!
Managing your child's food allergy is no easy task. The consequences of contact with a trigger food are scary, if not life-threatening. With these tips, you can avoid hidden threats and create a "new normal" for your child.
Make a plan with your child's doctor in the case of an allergic reaction, and then share the plan with family, teachers, and other adults responsible for your child. Some children will require an epinephrine auto-injector. Keep the injector with the child, and be ready to use it at the first sign of reaction.
2. Read every food label.
Asking direct, thorough questions is the best way to protect your child from allergens when away from home. At restaurants, talk to your waiter about the kitchen's food preparation and cleaning methods. And before enrolling your child in school or summer camp, ask the supervisors about snack policies and cafeteria practices.
Pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, and more – acne is the bane of any teen's existence. In fact, an estimated 85% of teenagers will develop acne in some form or another. So how can you best keep breakouts under control while building your teen's self-esteem?
First, encourage your teen to maintain a proper skin care routine. Experts recommend washing the face twice daily with warm water and a mild soap. Wash gently, as excessive scrubbing can cause acne to worsen.
If your teen starts to develop breakouts, seek treatment. You may want to consider over-the-counter medications that contain benzoyl peroxide, which reduces oil production, or salicylic acid, which helps unclog pores. Not only can treating acne early prevent future breakouts, it can also help prevent scarring. When beginning an acne treatment, talk through expectations and remind your teen to be patient; depending on the medication, it can take a few months to see results.
In the case of more severe acne, make an appointment with a dermatologist. They may prescribe stronger medication, antibiotics, or other treatments. Above all, remember that acne affects your teen's confidence as well as their physical appearance. Offer them support and reassurance, and be involved throughout the treatment process.
Embrace the changing temperatures with a warm cup of your favorite brew – and reap the benefits!
High in antioxidants, green tea has been linked to improved brain function, lower cholesterol, and boosted immunity. When brewing your own, be mindful of how long you let it steep; if steeped too long, tea can have a bitter taste.
Black tea is also recognized for its antioxidant content, and research suggests that it may reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. Forgo unnecessary additives, like cream and sugar, to get the most benefits from this low-calorie, non-sweetened drink – or try adding lemon for a flavor boost.
A cup of Joe may lengthen your lifespan while reducing your risk for type 2 diabetes, liver disease, and some forms of cancer. Just don't go overboard, allowing it to negatively affect your digestion and your sleep. Three to four eight-ounce cups a day is the sweet spot!
With the right ingredients, a homemade cup of hot chocolate is a surprisingly healthy treat. Keep it simple with raw cacao powder, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Cacao is high in magnesium, iron, and flavonoids (plant substances packed with antioxidants), while the milk provides a splash of protein.
Steer clear of these four grooming gaffes for a healthier, well-kept appearance!
1. You're under (or over) trimming your nose hair.
Nose hair is distracting at best, and should be trimmed periodically. The goal is to reduce the amount of hair – not remove every last strand. These tiny hairs serve as the first line of defense against dust and other allergens.
2. You're shaving with an old razor.
Not only do old, dull blades cause razor burn, nicks, and scrapes, they also harbor bacteria. A healthy, fresh blade will glide along the face, so when it begins to drag, it's time to be replaced.
3. You aren't prepping your face for a shave.
The best time to shave is after a shower, as the warm water softens the skin and makes your hair easier to cut. If you don't have time for a shower, try soaking your face with a towel doused in warm water for at least one minute.
4. You aren't moisturizing daily.
Moisturizing is an important step in any good grooming regimen. Soothe your skin daily with a fragrance-free, alcohol-free moisturizer. You'll get bonus points if it contains SPF, which protects skin from the sun's UV rays.
Soap vs. Sanitizer: Which Reigns Supreme?
Peek into a lady's purse, and you'll likely find a trusty bottle of hand sanitizer. For the past few decades, sanitizer has made its way into offices, grocery stores, and classrooms everywhere. But how does this powerful liquid stack up against the golden standard of hand washing – water and soap?
Hand sanitizer is a quick, convenient, and effective method of eliminating harmful bacteria on the hands. However, it has two major drawbacks: it can't kill all types of germs, and it's not effective at removing dirt, grease, and other grime. It's best to use when a reliable water source can't be found, such as while camping or traveling in a foreign country. When choosing hand sanitizer, look for a brand that contains at least 60% alcohol. Rub the sanitizer over the full surface of your hands, and allow it to dry before moving on to your next activity.
Traditional soap-and-water hand washing, on the other hand, will always reign supreme. It's especially important to wash your hands after handling raw meat, using the bathroom, and interacting with a sick person. Remember to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds and dry with a clean towel!
Should your family be cooking with this convenient household staple?
1. Microwaved foods lose their nutrients. The truth is, any type of cooking will change your food's chemical composition, and microwave ovens are no different. But did you know that microwaving can be a more nutritious heating method than other forms, such as boiling? That's because it heats food quickly, in the shortest amount of time, with as little liquid as possible – that way, your vitamins and minerals stay intact!
2. Microwaves cause cancer. Microwave ovens do not "damage" your food, consequently giving you cancer. And you aren't in danger by standing next to a microwave either! With its door closed when running, microwave ovens are designed to contain the microwaves (a very low, nonharmful form of radiation) that heat your food. In contrast, X-rays and gamma rays are high energy forms of radiation that are accurately linked to cancer (and probably cause the confusion).
3. Plastic containers should never be microwaved. While glass and ceramic containers are widely considered the best options for microwaving, the FDA's position is clear: If the plastic is labeled "microwave safe," then it has passed inspection and is safe to microwave. However, if you own older plastic containers that have been cracked or scratched, throw them out.
Channel your inner social butterfly.
Social interaction not only boosts your mood, but it can also preserve mental function and memory. Make a point to visit with family and friends in order to stay connected – even a phone call can make a difference. Joining a club or community organization can help with fostering new, meaningful relationships.
Researchers believe that mental stimulation can lessen the effects of aging on your memory and mind. Engage your brain often by participating in activities such as reading, crossword puzzles, games of chess, and playing an instrument. You can further challenge yourself by taking classes on a new subject at your local college, or by picking up a new hobby or skill.
It's been said that what benefits the body benefits the brain. And brain health has long been linked to regular exercise, a balanced diet, and a good night's sleep. Incorporate "brain food" like walnuts, berries, salmon, and dark chocolate into your meal rotation, and aim to walk 30 minutes every day.
Purchase night lights for the bedroom and bathroom, and place a lamp in reach of the bed. The stairs should also be well-lit, with light switches at the top and bottom of the stairs.
If rails aren't already there, make sure to install secure rails on every set of stairs in the home.
Add slip-resistant grab bars to your shower or tub. You may choose to further modify your shower by installing a shower seat.
Put away any scattered shoes, bags, boxes, toys, and other miscellaneous items. It's especially important to clear all walkways and heavily trafficked areas.
Alternatively, you can secure any rugs with double-faced tape or a slip-resistant backing.
Place frequently used items, such as medications, keys, and clothing, within easy reach. This will prevent overreaching or the need for a stepstool.


Shortly after my 70th birthday, I received a demand from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office regarding a mandatory medical examination for my Swiss driving licence. This was sent to me via federal government's RIPOL police search system. What does this mean?
Anyone who emigrates from Switzerland must exchange their Swiss driving licence for one of their country of residence within a certain period of time. For example, the deadline in EU states is six months. The competent authority in the country of residence can provide you with binding information on the deadlines and procedure. Failure to exchange the Swiss driving licence for one of the country of residence may result in fines or penalties.
If you are moving abroad, you must notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office in Switzerland; then, when you are abroad, you must replace your driving licence with one issued by the country of residence. If you subsequently move back to Switzerland, you may drive with your foreign licence for a year during which time you must apply for this to be exchanged for a Swiss driving licence. An eye test may be required for a Swiss driving licence depending on the canton.
If your move abroad is not reported to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office, a search may be initiated at the age of 70 when the medical examination to assess fitness to drive becomes due, for example, via RIPOL, federal government's police search system. This happens because the person concerned is no longer registered in Switzerland but is still in possession of a Swiss driving licence.
Swiss citizens whose definitive place of residence is abroad but who still hold a Swiss driving licence can contact the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office that issued it so that it can be suspended. There is generally no charge for fees or costs.


Last week I treated myself to a couple of new sketching pens.
I've been torn between the Derwent Graphik Line Painters and the Winsor and Newton Watercolour Markers, and after a coule of trips to Rennies Art Shop in Liverpool where they very helpfully let me try them both, I decided to go for the line painters on the grounds that the drawn lines were easier to wash away.
I chose 2 pens: Brilliant Blue and White.
I wanted to use the white pen against a dark background to give a striking and luminescent effect, so I began by painting card with dark blue, red and purple acrylic paint.
Once the acrylic background was dry, I opened my white pen. The ink is dispensed through a nib operated by depressing it slightly, and once it began to flow I found I could get a lovely fine line that washed out very nicely with my waterbrush. However after a very short time the flow stopped and I had to gently depress the nib again....at which point the pen started to blob and drip. Fortunately I'm used to working fairly loosely with my paints and am very fond of flicking paint around, so just worked the blobs into my painting.
I'm very much into sketching whilst I'm out and about, one of my favourite activities is drinking coffee and painting in my local coffee shop. Sadly this pen isn't going to be accompanying me on many of my painting adventures...the second painting took far too long to dry, over half an hour. This is too long for me to wait, and I ended up carrying it around the shops with me in my hand until it was dry enough to pack away.
With the blue pen I chose to paint an owl that I had seen the same day that I bought the pens. The blue lines did not wash away quite as well on my 300gsm "NOT surfaced" watercolour paper, and to make adequate washes I had to wet the paper first and then very gently drop ink in, then wash it away. Not ideal, but not insurmountable!
The main problem I had with my blue pen was that the next time I came to use it, the ink would not flow at all. If I depressed the nib I got blobs but no flow - so I have taken that pen back for a refund.
I decided to keep the white pen for adding highlights to my work as it really is very very white, but on the whole I cannot recommend these pens.
You've done some lovely work with these pens but they do sound temperamental!
Thanks Tessa :) I'm quite disappointed that these pens have proven to be so unreliable as I'm very pleased with the effects.


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Patrick Ortlieb, né le  à Brégence, est un ancien skieur alpin autrichien, membre du Ski Club de l'Arlberg. Sa fille Nina Ortlieb est également skieuse alpine pour l'Autriche dans les années 2010 et 2020.

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Jeux olympiques d'hiver

Championnats du monde

Coupe du monde
 Meilleur résultat au classement général :  en 1993
 4 victoires : 3 descentes et 1 super-G
 20 podiums

Différents classements en coupe du monde

Détails des victoires

Arlberg-Kandahar
 Meilleur résultat :  dans la descente 1992 à Garmisch

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Skieur alpin aux Jeux olympiques d'hiver de 1994
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Blessed Felicia Meda
Feast Day – October 5
Felicia was a descendant of the very distinguished and wealthy family of the Meda. She was born at Milan in Lombardy in 1378. She had good parents, who reared the pious and gifted child in the fear of God, and left nothing undone that could be of advantage in her spiritual development. In a very short time she acquired a remarkable command of the Latin language.
She lost both father and mother at a very early age, and thereafter united herself still more intimately with God. When she was twelve years old, she made a vow of perpetual chastity, and then entered the convent of the Poor Clares at St Ursula in Milan.
The devil endeavored to make convent life miserable for her by subjecting her to severe temptations and frightful apparitions. But Felicia did not permit herself to be overcome. By fervent prayer and the words of the Psalmist : "O God, come to my assistance! O Lord, make hast to help me!" she put the spirits of darkness to flight and persevered steadfastly in her vocation.
When the abbess of the convent died in 1425, the community unanimously chose Felicia for her successor. In this position she did her utmost by word, deed, and example to promote the true religious spirit in her community, so that its good name spread far and wide, even reaching the ears of Pope Eugene IV. It induced the pope and the vicar general of the Observants, St Bernardine of Siena, to entrust her with the extablishment of a new convent of Poor Clares at Pesaro.
Despite her advanced age Felicia and seven companions made the journey from Milan to Pesaro on foot. When the foundress of the convent, the Princess of Montefeltro, offered her the carriage in which she had come out to meet the new community, Felicia humbly declined the offer and entered the town on foot with the rest of her companions.
Felicia spent four years in this new foundation, received a great number of new members, and reared and strengthened them in the spirit of their holy Father, St Francis of Assisi.
Blessed Felicia Meda died in the odor of sanctity in 1444, and many miracles were wrought by God in testimony of the holiness of His servant. Her body was laid to rest in the convent she had founded. Four hundred years later it was transferred to the cathedral of Pesaro.
Pope Pius IX solemnly enrolled Blessed Felicia Meda among the blessed.
from The Franciscan Book of Saints, edited by Marion Habig, OFM
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Northern Italy's fantastic Alto Adige is at your beck and call for 60 minutes here and it is a sweet workout indeed! This is the sister-selection to the Dolomites Bike-O-Vision Journey #51 as the Dolomite range is adjacent to this province. Called Sudtirol by most German-speaking locals (South Tyrol in English) it displays a pleasing cultural and aesthetic mix of both Austrian and Italian heritage.
The rides take you through rolling hills of boundless terraced vineyards as one of the finer-quality wine regions of the world. If you like the Champagne France, Udine Italy or Rhineland Germany Bike-O-scenery, you will not be disappointed here.
We chose the best routes for your trip, such as the Strada del Vino- Weinstrasse (starting from Gewurztraminer's namesake town, 'Tramin') but note that even the most industrial areas around the largest city, Bolzano still have beautiful mountain views. And naturally you'll see no less than four castles, plus many decorated villas, residences, wineries and churches along this pedaling paradise. Enjoy one hour of cycling "divertimento" (fun)!


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In Milan, a retrospective of the photographer
"Exaggeration is a form of creativity that belongs to art. And art is the expression of emotion, exaggeration does good, it is an exercise of the passions, something we are increasingly distanced from in this anesthetized reality that we live in."
[Oliviero Toscani]
The philosophy of Oliviero Toscani needs no footnotes. His credo is depicted in its entirety in every imagine that carries his signature. For more than 50 years.
From the "side B" in denim shorts, that in 1973 wrote the first page in his history.
But that's not what we're about. We're not here to tell the Oliviero Toscani story.
It is up to his photographs to do that.
His high-impact and controversial works have been collected together in an exhibition entirely dedicated to the photographer.
Up until the 28th April, the Whitelight Art Gallery in Via Copernico in Milan hosts Over 50 Years of Magnificent Failures, a retrospective that demonstrates the creative power of Oliviero Toscani covering his career in fashion and advertising, cinema and music.
It is a journey through the most famous shots by the photographer who has used advertising to expose the world's problems – among which, the famous "Kiss" between a priest and nun, the "Three hearts White/Black/Yellow" and many, many more, which have revolutionized the language of communication.
"Conformity is the worst enemy of creativity; anyone who is unwilling to take the risks cannot be creative."


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Oakland Voices graduates fifth class of…
Oakland Voices graduates fifth class of correspondents
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Oakland Voices 2016-2017 correspondents at their graduation, June 30, 2017, at the 81st Avenue Library in East Oakland. (Photo courtesy of Howard Dyckoff/Oakland Voices)
By Howard Dyckoff, Oakland Voices | Oakland Voices
PUBLISHED: July 4, 2017 at 10:25 a.m. | UPDATED: July 5, 2017 at 3:37 p.m.
OAKLAND — On the last day of June, the 81st Avenue Library hosted the graduation of the fifth Oakland Voices class. Nine Oakland residents, spanning in age from 18 to 70, completed a community journalism project that is as colorful and diverse as Oakland itself.
This crop of graduates have contributed a wide variety of projects. Three correspondents produced stories that were aired on KALW public radio. The class created an actual printed paper, called the Oakland Voice, that is being distributed at selected libraries and community centers in East Oakland. In all, the class produced 85 stories, photo essays and videos for the Oakland Voices website oaklandvoices.us.
"Many stories are essential to this city's history," said Marabet Morales. She is finishing her bachelors degree in creative writing at San Francisco State University and is looking forward to writing a poetry chapbook about her experiences. "Being able to spend time with my other classmates was enlightening. I also learned that Oakland is even more colorful than people think."
Oakland Voices is a nine-month program that trains East Oakland residents to tell stories about their neighborhoods, focusing on the strengths of the residents and organizations, as well as the challenges they face. Cinque Mubarak, a longtime Oaklander who has lived in almost every part of the city, was a member of the class.
"I came on as a photographer so the program really taught me how to go out and find stories and how to talk to people and create better stories with my photographs," he said. "It was a huge learning experience, better than school since you are actually going out and doing it."
Damu Dailey said he worked to capture the subtext and underlying narratives of Oakland. He created a hard-hitting KALW story on the history of East Oakland's Evergreen Cemetery and the Jonestown Massacre.
"Because of Oakland Voices, I had the opportunity to land the cover of The East Bay Express (Feb 14) as a professional photojournalist," he said. "I especially enjoyed being in a diverse group of talented writers — Oakland Voices' writers and teachers are the best. They made you feel like your voice is valid and you have something to say."
This was the second year of a collaboration with KALW public radio. Oakland Voices correspondents pitched story ideas to the station's editors. If their idea was accepted, they worked with radio professionals to produce pieces that are aired on KALW as part of the Sights and Sounds series, posted on the radio website and on the Oakland Voices website. Last year, the joint project received the prestigious Northern California Society of Professional Journalists' award for community journalism in radio.
Martin Reynolds, co-founder of the Voices journalism project and former editor of the Oakland Tribune, announced at the graduation that the Voices program, KALW, the Oakland Public Library and the East Oakland Youth Development Center collectively received a two-year, $135,000 grant from the California Arts Council to produce more stories about East Oakland.
"I enjoyed being able to highlight some of the local heroes in the community who don't normally get attention," said Kat Ferreira, who works in the non-profit sector. "I also appreciated the access that being an Oakland Voices correspondent provided us so we could get call backs from people in power who might not normally return such calls."
Ferreira produced a KALW radio story about the impact of the Ghost Ship fire on her neighborhood.
"It was important to tell a story about the neighborhood months after the mainstream media had packed up and left," she said.
Monica Scott Green, whose day job is with the Bay Area Parent Leadership Action Network, said she learned from professional journalists how to put a story together that informs and moves people.
Sandra Tavel, who immigrated as a child from La Paz, Bolivia, said she is grateful Oakland Voices exists. "It makes me want to continue to preserve the stories about people who actually live and work in Oakland," she said.
Oakland Voices will be recruiting in August for the next class that will begin in mid-September. In addition to the training and experience, correspondents receive a $1,000 stipend. If you are interested in applying, please contact Oakland Voices at oaklandvoices5@gmail.com.
Oakland Voices, started in 2010 as a program of the Oakland Tribune, partners with the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, the East Bay Times, and is largely funded by a grant from The California Endowment. Brenda Payton, a former columnist for the Oakland Tribune, is the coordinator. In recent years, the Voices program has also taken place in Sacramento and Jackson, Miss. Visit www.oaklandvoices.us or follow us at Twitter.com/OaklandVoices.
Howard Dyckoff is a graduate of the 2012 Oakland Voices class.
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SIG Sauer AG
Swiss Arms (before 2020)
3.1 Pistols
3.2 Submachine Guns
3.3 Rifles
3.4 Sniper Rifles
3.5 Machine Guns
3.6 Grenade Launchers
SIG, standing for Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (Swiss Industrial Company), is a Swiss group with a historically major involvement with firearm manufacture. The group was originally founded as Schweizerische Waggon Fabrik (Swiss Wagon Factory) in 1853 by Friedrich Peyer im Hof, Heinrich Moser, and Johann Conrad Neher. The company entered a rifle design competition for the Swiss Army around 1860s, which they won and are awarded with a contract for the production of their Prelaz-Burnand rifle. This prompted the company to shift its focus and begin its firearm manufacturing production, as well as renaming itself to SIG in 1860.
SIG would continue to expand its firearm manufacturing capabilities in the following decades, with many of its weapons adopted by the Swiss Army. They produced the Mondragón Rifle in early 1900s and developed the SIG P210 in 1937. The company purchased J. P. Sauer & Sohn and Hammerli in 1970, and entered a partnership with the German Sauer due to Swiss laws preventing firearm export, creating SIG Sauer GmbH from which they could expand into the global market. SIG also created SIGARM Inc. in the United States to import its weapons into USA.
SIG today no longer manufactures weapons, and are instead a major player in the food packaging industry. In 2000, to refocus its manufacturing on to food packaging, all of SIG's firearm manufacturing subsidiaries and subdivisions were sold to Michael Lüke and Thomas Ortmeier. SIG's own firearm division became Swiss Arms (later renamed to SIG Sauer AG), and is now a part of the Lüke & Ortmeier Gruppe. Many of Swiss Arm's weapons are imported into USA by SIGARM Inc., now named SIG Sauer Inc.
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Products: Pistols, Assault Rifles, Sniper Rifles, Machine Guns, Grenade Launchers
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SIG P210 9x19mm 8 1949-2003
(reintroduced by SIG-Sauer in 2010)
Submachine Guns
SIG M1920 7.63×25mm Mauser
9×25mm Mauser
7.65×21mm Parabellum
9×19mm Parabellum 50 1920 - 1927 M1930
SIG MKMS 7.65x22 mm Luger
7.63x25 mm Mauser
9x19 mm Luger
9x25 mm Mauser 30, 40 1934-1941 MKMS
MKPS
MKMO
SIG MP-310 9x19mm Parabellum 40 Late 1940s - 1972 MP-48
SIG SG 510 7.5mm Swiss
7.62x51mm NATO 20, 24, 30
20, 24, 30 1957-1983
SIG SG 540 5.56x45mm 20, 30 1977-2002 SIG SG 543
SIG SG 542 7.62x51mm NATO 20, 30 ??
SIG SG 550 5.56x45mm NATO 5, 20, 30 round proprietary box magazine 1986-Present
SIG SG 551 5.56x45mm NATO 5, 20, 30 1990s-Present
SIG SG 552 5.56x45mm NATO 5, 20, 30 1998-2008
SIG SG 553 5.56x45mm NATO 5, 20, 30 2008-Present
SIG SG 751 SAPR 7.62x51mm NATO 20 2009-Present
SIG SG 550 SR 5.56x45mm NATO 5, 20, 30 1988-????
SAN 511 .50 BMG 5 2011-????
SIG KE7 7.92×57mm Mauser 25 1929-1938
SIG MG50 .30-06 50
250 1951-???? M/51
SIG MG710-3 7.62x51mm NATO
7.92x57mm 100 1955-1960s
SIG GL 5040 40x46mm 1 1997-Present SIG GL 5140
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Why Are Lions Poached?
The International Anti-Poaching Foundation is fighting against lion poaching in Africa. Read here to learn more.
Illegal wildlife trade is a worldwide problem. It is an issue that Africa knows all too well, as many African animal populations are decreasing at unprecedented rates. African lions are currently considered critically endangered in some areas of the continent and lion populations as a whole are listed as "vulnerable." That is why IAPF is leading the battle against lion poaching and illegal wildlife trading in Africa and beyond.
Why are lions poached in Africa? Here, we'll answer that question and explain what you can do to help conserve African lion populations for generations to come.
Why Are Lions Being Poached, and What Are Lions Poached For?
The illegal wildlife trade is greatly affecting lion populations across Africa. Tiger teeth, bones and claws have always been in high demand, as they're used in traditional African and Asian medicines. They're also used in a variety of luxury products, including bone wine and jewelry. As tigers become scarcer, however, the poaching of lions becomes more popular. Lion teeth, claws and bones are now being sold as tiger products. The motivation to kill lions is now greater than ever.
The wildcat conservation organization Panthera recently reported that lion populations have plummeted 43% in the last 21 years. Another study showed that poaching for lion body parts made up 35% of the total human-caused lion killings throughout their study area. These staggering statistics highlight the importance of IAPF's mission to stop poaching.
Impact of Lion Poaching in Africa
Lion poaching in Africa has countless negative effects on the environment, wildlife and local communities. A typical lion pride includes multiple generations and roughly 15 lions. The poaching of an adult pride member can alter the entire structure and survival of the pride. Typically, reproductive success decreases, and it becomes more difficult for prides to defend their territory. These disruptions can cause the population to decline and also reduce the chance of population recovery.
The increase in demand for lion parts has resulted in higher pay for lion claws, teeth and bones. This has incentivized the poaching of lions among local communities. As motives to kill lions become greater, the fight against poaching become even more essential.
The lion poaching facts and statistics are alarming. However, you can help fight lion extinction in numerous ways. The following are several actions you can take right now:
Never purchase medicines or products including lion parts.
Donate to the International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF) or other credible conservation organizations.
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Aḥmad ibn Mulḥim ibn Yunus Maʾn was the paramount emir of the Druze in Mount Lebanon and the tax farmer of the subdistricts of the Chouf, Matn, Gharb and Jurd from 1667 until his death in 1697. He was the last member of the Ma'n dynasty, after which paramount leadership passed to his marital relatives from the Shihab dynasty.

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Unlike his granduncle Fakhr al-Din II (see below), who has been considerably studied by historians, Ahmad has received scant attention in the historical sources. Most of the information about him in historical literature derives from the chronicle Tarikh al-Azmina by the 17th-century Maronite patriarch and historian, Istifan al-Duwayhi. Duwayhi was a friend and protégé of Ahmad and left his northern Lebanon headquarters to take refuge with Ahmad for two years, due to what Duwayhi termed "the oppression of [the Maronite] muqaddams (rural chiefs) of Jubbat Bsharri and the disagreement among the [Maronite] shaykhs of Kisrawan". According to the modern historian Abdul-Rahim Abu-Husayn, Duwayhi's personal relations with Ahmad and the favor historically granted to the Maronite Church by Ahmad's Ma'n dynasty made him "naturally keen" on depicting Ahmad and the Ma'ns "in the best possible light".

Duwayhi's bias was likely the reason less favorable events involving Ahmad were omitted or altered in his account. On the other hand, the modern historian William Harris considers Abu-Husayn's "devaluing" of Duwayhi's account to be "problematic" and considers Duwayhi to be credible about events contemporary to his lifetime. Another source, Haydar al-Shihabi, the 19th-century local chronicler, was a grandson of Haydar Shihab, who was a grandson of Ahmad. In the local chronicles, few events are recorded in Ahmad's career, showing a stable and peaceful thirty-year reign as the hereditary multazim (holder of an iltizam, or limited-term tax farm) of most of Mount Lebanon. Contemporary Ottoman government records uncovered in the 20th century have provided considerable information about Ahmad's activities, showing significantly more instability and interruption of his rule.

Family background
Ahmad was one of two sons of Mulhim Ma'n, the other son being Qurqumaz. Their Ma'n dynasty historically provided the paramount chiefs of the Druze and the multazims of the Chouf area of southern Mount Lebanon. The Ma'nid emir Fakhr al-Din II expanded their power far beyond the Chouf and in the early 17th century became the strongman over large parts of the Levant. During this period, he and his brother, Ahmad's grandfather Yunus, and other Ma'ns held the governorships and iltizam of the Sidon-Beirut (Mount Lebanon and the ports of Sidon and Beirut) and Safed (Galilee, Jabal Amil and port of Acre) sanjaks, as well as several neighboring areas, including most of the Tripoli Eyalet and the Baalbek nahiya. In an Ottoman military campaign to destroy Ma'nid power in 1633, Yunus and several Ma'nids were killed and Fakhr al-Din was arrested and executed two years later.

Mulhim evaded capture and after defeating the Ma'ns' rivals for Druze leadership from the Alam al-Din dynasty, regained the iltizam of the Chouf, Matn, Jurd and Gharb nahiyas (subdistricts), which collectively formed the so-called 'Druze Mountain' area of Sidon-Beirut.

Rule and rebellion

Paramountcy over the Druze
Ahmad and Qurqumaz succeeded their father as the paramount chiefs of the Druze after his death in 1658. At roughly that point, they were also appointed to the iltizam of the Safed Sanjak, holding it until late 1660. Their leadership over the Mount Lebanon Druze was challenged by other Druze chiefs with backing from the Ottoman government, which launched an expedition against the Ma'ns' allies, the Shia Muslim Hamada chiefs in northern Mount Lebanon and the Sunni Muslim Shihab emirs of Wadi al-Taym in 1660. The campaign was carried out by the troops of the sultan led by Grand Vizier Koprulu Mehmed Pasha and the governor of Sidon Eyalet, an administrative entity formed that year out of the Sidon-Beirut and Safed sanjaks to strengthen government control and taxation efforts of the Druze-dominated region. The troops wreaked havoc in the countryside but were unable to locate the rebel chiefs and expanded their targets to include the Ma'nid brothers when they refused to cooperate in handing over their allies. The rival Druze leaders Ali Alam al-Din and Sirhal Imad were appointed to the iltizam formerly held by Mulhim, while the Ma'nid brothers took refuge in the Kisrawan. In 1662, the brothers were allegedly lured into a trap when Sidon's governor invited them to meet with his representative to reinstate them to their iltizam. In the ensuing meeting, Qurqumaz was slain, but Ahmad evaded capture.

Afterward, Ahmad mobilized his Druze warriors against his Druze rivals. In the ensuing conflict, Ahmad is held to have represented the 'Qays' faction, while the Alam al-Din emir led the 'Yaman'; these divisions alluded to the early Islamic-period Qays–Yaman tribo-political rivalry, but there was no actual known connection to that centuries-old feud. In a battle close to Beirut in 1667, Ahmad and the Qays routed the Yamani Druze led by the Alam al-Dins and the Sawwafs of the Matn, prompting them to leave Mount Lebanon for refuge in Damascus.

Multazim of southern Mount Lebanon
After his victory that year, Ahmad assumed control over the iltizam formerly held by his father comprising the Chouf, Jurd, Matn, Gharb and the mostly Maronite Kisrawan.

In 1689 the Ottoman imperial government issued a call up of troops from the governors and military commanders of the Syrian eyalets to the war front with Hungary, threatening those officials who failed to cooperate with execution as infidels. The seriousness of the orders was unprecedented, as was the invocation in the orders of the Ottoman sultan's role as caliph, and reflected the dire state of the Ottoman military due to the war with the Hungarian Habsburgs. The Ottoman assault on Vienna had been repulsed in 1683 and the ensuing war caused a major drain on the empire's military resources and their increasing retreat from Hungarian territory. Ahmad was ordered to dispatch 500 musketeers to the imperial camp at Edirne and was addressed in complementary terms as the "abode" of the "emirate". Ahmad evidently did not comply, as there are no indications to that effect in the local chronicles or the government records.

Ahmad was issued orders two years later, this time to help the governors of Tripoli and Damascus stamp out the rebellion of the Hamada sheikhs, who are only referred to in government records as Kizilbash or Revafid, both derogatory terms used by the Ottomans for Shia Muslims, the former meant to associate them with pro-Safavid Persian rebels. The Hamadas, who were the multazims of Byblos, Jubbat Bsharri and Batroun, had commenced their rebellion in the hill country around Tripoli while the Ottomans were smarting from their losses on the Hungarian front in the 1680s. They had attacked the Citadel of Tripoli in 1684, raided Byblos around 1686 and all the while inflicted heavy casualties on government forces. Although the Ottomans were able to kill several in a 1693 expedition, many of the Hamadas and their fighters escaped and found refuge with Ahmad. With the latter's assistance, they repulsed the Ottoman troops who pursued them into the Druze Mountain, killing many soldiers. In response to Ahmad's protection of the Hamadas, the imperial government ordered the mobilization of the troops of the Tripoli and Sidon eyalets and those of the Hama, Homs and Kilis sanjaks to capture and execute Ahmad and his men and send their heads to the capital at Constantinople in 1694. Nothing evidently came of this order.

Between 1694 and 1695, numerous imperial orders were issued to officers of the Syrian provinces to capture and kill Ahmad for his persisting alliance with the Hamadas. In May 1695, the imperial authorities formally voided Ahmad's control of his iltizam, which by then also included the nahiyas of Iqlim al-Kharrub and Marj Uyun to the south of the Druze Mountain. The same order called for the provincial governors of Tripoli, Sidon and Damascus, as well as commanders from Aleppo to remove and punish Ahmad and the Hamadas. Ahmad consequently fled his Chouf stronghold for refuge with the Shihabs in Wadi al-Taym. Ahmad had formed marital ties with the family in 1674, when he married his daughter to Musa Shihab of Hasbaya; his paternal aunt was married to Husayn Shihab of Rashayya in 1629.

Upon vacating his iltizam, his Druze rival Musa Alam al-Din, who had been based in Damascus, was installed by the Ottomans in his place at Deir al-Qamar, the traditional seat of Ma'nid power in the Chouf. Ahmad and the Shihabs sponsored risings against Musa, compelling him to flee the Druze Mountain for Sidon where he had the governor's protection. Ahmad subsequently returned to Deir al-Qamar and resumed control of his iltizam. The Ottoman government, which did not approve of Ahmad's practical rule, ordered different Syrian provincial governors to help reinstate Musa, who remained the legal multazim, and afterward reduce the tax burden on the Druze Mountain to boost his popularity there.

Last years and death
Despite numerous government attempts throughout the 1690s, Ahmad consistently evaded capture or punishment. Abu-Husayn proposes this was related to the deployment of most government troops to the Hungarian front and the consequent lack of sufficient forces to effect imperial orders against Ahmad. The English traveler Henry Maundrell, when visiting Beirut in March 1697, noted that Ahmad was known to remain constantly on guard for his life, writing:

Their [the Druzes'] present prince is Achmet, grandson to Faccardine; an old man, and one who keeps up the custom of his ancestors, of turning day into night: a hereditary practice in his family, proceeding from a traditional persuasion among them that princes never sleep securely but by day, when men's actions and designs are best observed by their guards, and if need be, most easily prevented; but that in the night it concerns them to be always vigilant, lest the darkness, aided by their sleep, should give traitors both opportunity and encouragement to assault their persons, and by dagger or pistol, to make them continue their sleep longer than when they intended.

He died of old age in his sleep in Deir al-Qamar on 25 September 1697. His son Mulhim had died as a young boy in 1680, and Ahmad died without male progeny.

Succession of the Shihabs
Ahmad was the last Ma'nid emir and his death marked the end of nearly two hundred years of Ma'nid dominance of the Druze Mountain. In the immediate aftermath, the sheikhs of the Qaysi families of the Druze Mountain and probably the Maronite sheikhs in the Kisrawan convened and chose Bashir Shihab, the son of Husayn Shihab and Ahmad's Ma'nid aunt, as their paramount leader and the holder of Ahmad's iltizam. While the granting of iltizam was an Ottoman government prerogative, the authorities in Constantinople and Sidon evidently accepted the local initiative. There is no indication in the official records that Bashir's control of the iltizam was sanctioned until 1706, after his death. The government, having contended with nearly two centuries of frequent Druze rebellions and over two decades of a disastrous war effort in Hungary, was probably unable to effectively tend to such matters in Mount Lebanon.

There are a series of reasons as to why Bashir Shihab was chosen, the main one being his kinship with Ahmad and the Ma'ns. The Druze may have also sought to choose a Sunni Muslim as their representative to elicit favor from the Sunni Ottomans. The Druze sheikhs' internal rivalries may have prevented the selection of one of their own and Bashir was thus considered as a suitable and neutral outsider. Further, such an outsider would naturally be dependent on the sheikhs' favor to rule.

In the 1706 government record, the authorities acknowledge that Ahmad had been in control of the iltizam and that with his death, Bashir assumed the legal deeds and unpaid arrears left by Ahmad, which he did not forward to the government, and that Haydar Shihab, the grandson of Ahmad by the marriage of his daughter to Musa Shihab, was to be granted the iltizam on the condition that he pay the outstanding arrears. In a different government order, Haydar is referred to "as the best and most straightforward of the descendants of Ibn Ma'n". Following Haydar's and the Qaysi defeat of the Yamani Druze and the elimination of the Alam al-Din emirs at the Battle of Ain Dara in 1711, all succeeding holders of the iltizam of the Druze Mountain and the Kisrawan were his direct descendants until the demise of Shihabid rule in 1841.

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Dave Guiles, executive director of Grace Brethren International Missions (left) and Dr. Francois Ngoumape (right), who directs all the Bible colleges and seminary in the Central African Republic, spent more than an hour sharing with the pastors attending the East Focus Retreat the vision for a doctoral-level program in Bangui, along with expanded plans to train more pastors, evangelists, and youth leaders for African churches.
Currently there are about 2,400 Grace Brethren churches in the C.A.R., but only 900 trained pastors. Several opportunities were presented for American churches to get involved either in sending their pastors to teach short-term courses, or to adopt African pastoral-training candidates and their families through their seminary and Bible school years.


I'm studying CSS, so I'm sure that those who are experienced front-end developers will smile on this post. So will I in a couple of years from now. Nevertheless, I'll try to write down what I found, just to remember it better.
I'm trying to keep these icons centered on the page with fixed paddings to the left and to the right. And equal space between icons.
Icons are of the same width 51px. To make them look nicely placed, I put padding-right for images and padding-right:0 for the last image. The task was to make this page responsive starting with the screen width of 768px.
rounded means that if I had 3.99%, it would be rounded down to 3.
The next step was to see, at what breakpoint do I need to change padding percentage. Because if I set 'padding-right:10%' for example, it worked only for width screen between 768px and 758px.
So we have proved, that with screen width of 768px, padding should be 10%.
Why it happened? It seems that everything was correct, we are using percentage and it should never come out of the limits of container, images should not jump below. The practice showed, that this assumption was wrong.
I created excel document, inserted my formulas of calculations (see above) and applied this formulas to every possible value of screen sizes, i.e for 768px, 767px, 766px ... 475px.
If width was below 475px, padding was 0%. That indicates, that I shall narrow left and right paddings of parent container, because 5 icons were not able to fit inside their div id=B when screen was less than 475px.
My only concern was: what will happen, if screen size was exactly at the breakpoint edge - i.e. 758px?
Will the padding be 10% (because min-width == 758px and is TRUE) or it will be, as necessary, 9% (because max-width == 758px and is TRUE)?
In this case the cascading rule of css - that the instruction, which is later in css file will override the same instruction above it - answered my question. Because the instruction 'max-width:758px' is after the instruction 'min-width:758px', padding will be 9%.
Thank you for reading this boring post. I guess, there are more elegant ways to make your page responsive, instead of creating 10 media queries and spending all the evening calculating the segments ))) Take care!
If you already knew it, I'm sorry, is not it easy to use calc?
That's amazing! Thank you, ArcCosine! I didn't know about calc() in css. It does exactly, what I need.
I don't know if it fits for you but you could do this in a simpler way, by using flex.
Thank you, tnbmorais. Flex is a wonderful technology, which simplifies all my pain with positioning to absolute simplicity.
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It's Valentine's Day and today also happens to be the start of Lent for many lovers out there. That means no meat on Fridays from now until Easter. If you're looking for a really good fish fry out there check out this list. Do you know of any other great fish fries in central Minnesota that should be on our list?
Coyote Moon Grill--They've got a Friday fish buffet that starts on Ash Wednesday. It's $15.95 for adults and kids 4-10 cost $6.95. You must make reservations for Valentine's Day.
Green Mill--Walleye Fest is going on now! You can order it beer battered, deep fried, Parmesan crusted, breaded, served in a taco shell or with tortilla chips.
Copper Lantern--They're serving up shrimp, beer battered cod and breaded fish filets everyday of the week.
St. Katherine Drexel--Their fish fries kick off on February 23. You can dine in or order your food to go. The meal includes; fish, coleslaw, potato salad, chips, beans, bread and beverages. Kids ages 3 and under eat for free.
St. Anthony Parish Center--Their fish fry goes through March 23. They'll be serving up Au gratin potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw (they've got a secret recipe), dinner rolls, milk and coffee and of course plenty of fried fish.
Do you know of any other great fish fries in central Minnesota that should be on our list? Comment below!


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Michael ( /ˈmaɪkəl/), also occasionally Micheal, is a given name that comes from the Hebrew: מִיכָאֵל / מיכאל (Mikha'el), derived from the question מי כאל (mi k'ʔel) meaning "Who is like God?" In English, it is sometimes shortened to Mike, Mikey, Mickey, or Mick.
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News: Photography students take over the big screen at Victoria Centre to showcase their work.
Photography students take over the big screen at Victoria Centre to showcase their work.
Credit: Ocean Outdoor
Last week Our FdA and BA Photography students had the chance to showcase their work to the public on the big screen at Victoria Centre. Some of the work, which was captured during lockdowns was displayed to thousands of passers-by as part of the 1-hour student takeover on the big screen which is at the entrance to the centre.
The theme of the images displayed was 'Local Communities Through the Camera Lens' and the images captured a wide range of diverse communities from across the Nottinghamshire area.
Katie Searcy.
Katie Searcy, who is studying BA Digital Media Design was one of those to have her work featured, after spending 5 months capturing images depicting the local community at the Old Coach Rose allotments in Bilborough.
"We were all really disheartened when Covid restrictions meant we couldn't hold an end of year show, so to have an opportunity to showcase my work to such a huge public audience is incredible.
"I took my photos at the Old Coach Rose Allotments in Bilborough and the project took me five months.
"I started at the beginning of the year and wanted to show a natural beauty in a small community. Everyone is like a big family and treat their individual plots of land as a sanctuary. This project gave me the chance to get to know the people and explore a side of the community I hadn't seen before.
"I started at Nottingham College studying Level 3 Photography when I left school and decided to stay and complete my foundation degree after encouragement from my tutors. They have all been really supportive and I've had amazing work experience opportunities and chances to showcase my work, like on the big screen with Ocean Outdoor. I don't think I'd have got these opportunities anywhere else."
My tutors have all been really supportive and I've had amazing work experience opportunities and chances to showcase my work. I don't think I'd have got these opportunities anywhere else.
- Katie Searcy, BA Digital Media Design.
Jade Bramley who is studying FdA photpgraphy chose to capture the communities at Beeston Marina Mobile Home Park. She told us how undertaking the project and studying the FdA course have helped improve her confidence, encouraged her to produce work outside of her comfort zone and inspired her to progress to university where, after completing her degree, she aims to complete a masters in socially engaged photography.
Jade Bramley
"Showcasing my work to the public has been such a great opportunity and studying my course and having the chance to photograph real life communities has really helped to boost my confidence. The college have been really supportive and encouraged me to reach outside of my comfort zone and try something unique.
"The course has given me the opportunity to progress onto university to complete my degree and I would love to study a socially engaged photography masters after that"
I think the facilities at Nottingham College are really great and the class sizes are small so there's a lot of individual interaction with the teachers and a lot of support.
- Jade Bramley, FdA Photography
Reece Richards.
Reece Richards, who studies our Foundation Degree in Photography was also excited to showcase his work to a large audience. His project explored the passing of time through specific locations. He said:
"It has been fantastic experience to showcase my work in this way and the project gave me the chance to try something unique and out of my comfort zone.
Katie Searcy's image on the screen (credit Ocean Outdoor)
Jade Bramley's image on screen (credit Ocean Outdoor)
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Course Leader Matt Bunn said: "For the students to be showing their final projects on the big screen is a fantastic climax to what has been a more than tricky year. It is so generous of Ocean Outdoor to feature the work and to support our students.
"The unique opportunity to show work on the big screen offered a way to shortcut the restrictions Covid-19 has placed on their learning and close the circle between the young photographers and the community of which they are part."
Congratulations to: Rebecca Faulconbridge, Megan Smith, Bailie Carroll, Pola Michalewicz, Alina Moldovean, Nikita Greensmith, Adam Langley, Reece Richards, Isaac Hemstock, Matthew Seaman and Katie Searcy who all had their work featured onscreen.
As part of our creative courses, students are encouraged to showcase their work and our close working relationship with local businesses, and lectures who have worked in industry mean our students are learning from industry experts and are able to put their photography skills into practice through public exhibits.
Our creative faculties have also joined forces to produce an online creative showcase. What started as a project to share work in the absence of physical shows due to lockdown has now become a permanent feature, with students and faculties updating the site all year round.
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Oskeim Sports provides a free NFL betting preview on Super Bowl 53 between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams. Oskeim has published a free NFL betting preview each week during the regular season and we hope you enjoyed his analysis throughout the 2018-19 NFL season!
Super Bowl LIII marks the first time in NFL history that fans will have the opportunity to wager on the game at legal sportsbooks. According to the American Gaming Association, an estimated $6 billion will be wagered by Americans on the Super Bowl, the vast majority of which will be done illegally.
Following the United States Supreme Court's decision striking down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, seven states – Delaware, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and West Virginia – have legalized sports betting.
More money will be bet on Super Bowl LIII than any other single game in American sports. Since 1991, bettors have sustained a net loss of $173,525,334 on the Super Bowl at Nevada's regulated sportsbooks.
Minutes after the New England Patriots won the AFC Championship game, BetCris opened the Los Angeles Rams as 1.5-point favorites in Super Bowl LIII. Seventeen minutes later, money flooded the betting market, causing the Patriots to go from underdogs to 2.5-point favorites.
South Point's sportsbook director, Chris Andrews, was forced to move New England to -3 on Tuesday afternoon.
After over $100,000 in wagers came in on the Rams, Andrews was left with no other choice but to move the line back to Patriots -2.5. Keep in mind that the first few days of betting account for approximately 1 percent of the Super Bowl handle, so the point spread is likely to bounce back and forth up until kickoff.
Favorites are 33-18 SU and 25-25-2 ATS in Super Bowl history. Favorites of three points or less are 7-6 ATS. Concerning totals, there have been 26 OVERS, 24 UNDERS and 1 PUSH (Super Bowl I did not offer a total).
Underdogs are 12-4-1 ATS in the past seventeen Super Bowls; underdogs have won the title outright in five of the past 7 Super Bowls. A startling 24 Super Bowls have been decided by 14 or more points, while eight have been decided by three points or less.
Teams that scored fewer than fourteen points are 0-19 SU & ATS in Super Bowl history.
The head official for Super Bowl 53 is John Parry. During Parry's officiating career, favorites are 85-80-4 ATS, while OVERS are 92-75-2. New England is 7-6 ATS in games in which Parry's crew has been wearing the stripes. The Rams are a perfect 7-0 ATS in games in which Parry served as the head official.
NFL officials threw 4,057 flags during the 2018 regular season, compared to throwing 4,044 in 2017-18 and 4,180 in 2016-17. Parry's crew averaged 15.8 flags per game this season, finishing with the league's second-highest number of flags for roughing the passer (11), the 4th-most flags for offensive holding (59) and the sixth-most for pass defense-related penalties (41).
To put these numbers into context, there has been an average of 12.5 penalties in games that Parry has officiated in his career. Over that same period, the NFL averaged 12.6 penalties per game. Interestingly, Parry was the referee for Super Bowl 46 between the Patriots and Giants.
Penalties should not play a major role in Super Bowl 53 as the Patriots (9th), and Rams (6th) were two of the least penalized teams on a per game basis during the regular season. However, New England was the most penalized team in the NFL on special teams.
Thanks for visiting Oskeim Sports' Blog and reading his free NFL Betting Preview on Super Bowl 53!


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Winners of 2nd Arabian Business Start-Up Awards
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The 2nd Arabian Business Startup awards were held on 26 November, 2014 where some of the United Arab Emirates' most innovative and successful business startups, SMEs, entrepreneurs and institutions supporting them were recognized and awarded.
The event was held at the Westin Mina Seyahi Resort & Marina. During the event 12 members of the UAE's entrepreneurial community were awarded including 'Special Recognition Award' being given to Abdullah Al Mannaei.
The general coordinator of Tejar Dubai (Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Essa Al Zaabi, and the former CEO of Just Falafel, Fadi Malas, were main guests. Both these gentlemen have encouraged entrepreneurs in UAE.
The most prestigious award of the event, 'Start-up of the Year award', went to Telr which is a Singapore and Dubai based payment gateway whose innovative multi-currency transactions have proven to be significant for start-ups.
The SME of the Year award was given to "Big On Children" which was appreciated by the judges for the quick progress and growth since its inception two years back. It introduced the children-focused and educational products in MENA area which was not previously available.It has not only grown in MENA region but also was able toacquirestall in FAO Schwarz, the famous toy store of the New York.
The Entrepreneur of the Year award was presented to the CEO of the SEED Group, Hashim Al Gurg. He has 20 years' experience in starting and operating fresh businesses in various sectors across MENA.
The Young Entrepreneur of the Year award was given to the initiator of Sail E-Magazine, Iman Ben Chaibah. And the award of Women in Business was won by the founder of the Hissah Enrichment Centre, Lama Younis.
The award for the Start-up Program of the Year was received by the president of the DBWC(Dubai Business Women Council), Raja Al Gurg and the prize for the SME Leader of the Year was awarded to Marcel Khairallah of Traffik 360.
The Innovation of the Year award was given to Gaurav Sinha for Travel Marketing Council, and Mashreq Bank was awarded with SME Bank of the Year. Also Lian Mooney of Fit was given the Mentor of the Year award.
The winner of the Digital Business of the Year was SellAnyCar.com.
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For adult pets, we recommend vaccine appointments every
six months.
Depending on your pet's age and vaccination history, your veterinarian might recommend a custom vaccination plan.
Pet vaccinations are important for all dogs and cats; even the ones that remain indoors most, if not all, of the time because they could still catch an airborne virus from outside at potty time or through an open window or door screen. More often than not, viruses are spread due to contact with other infected animals that are wild or whose owners did not elect to keep their pet vaccinations up to date. Given the violent and progressive nature of small-animal viruses, it is of the utmost importance to immunize your pet and opt to keep your kitty current with the latest cat vaccinations and your pooch up to date with his or her dog vaccinations.
DAPP
The DAPP dog vaccine provides protection against canine distemper, adenovirus, para-influenza and parvo. This immunization should be given to puppies at six to eight weeks old. To eliminate the possibility of maternal antibody competition, we recommend continuing the DAPP vaccination every three to four weeks until your pup has reached 16 weeks of age. We administer this dog vaccine one year after the last puppy shot is given and once every three years afterward.
Bordetella, also known as kennel cough, is a very common and contagious illness that affects the canine respiratory system. The bordetella dog vaccine is administered intranasally during the first puppy visit. An injectable vaccine is given three to four weeks after the intranasal dose, and then the vaccinations rotate between intranasal and injectable doses.
Leptospirosis, also known as lepto, is a bacterial disease that can affect both humans and pets. It occurs all over the world and leads to liver and kidney damage as well as death if left untreated. Humans and pets can get this bacterial infection by coming into contact with infected wild animals (e.g., opossums, skunks, raccoons and rodents), lepto-infested water or infected urine. Since this disease can harm animals and humans, we encourage dogs to receive this immunization via two initial doses three weeks apart, and then on a yearly basis.
It is by law that all domesticated dogs must be vaccinated against rabies when they receive their initial shots as puppies at or after 12 weeks of age. Rabies is a deadly virus that affects the brain and spinal cord of all mammals, including dogs and humans. Therefore, it is very important to protect your pet from this virus. An adult booster shot is given a year later and administered every three years afterward.
Rabies Vaccine: Rabies is a zoonotic virus that causes acute encephalitis (swelling of the brain) that can often be fatal. It is transmitted through a bite from an infected animal. After the first vaccination, your pet is protected for one year and then three years from their second vaccination on.
FVRCP
Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus (FVRCP) Vaccine: This is a combination vaccine that protects your cat from multiple viruses. Kittens are most at risk for contracting these diseases, especially if they are indoor/outdoor felines.
FeLV
Leukemia (FeLV) Vaccine: Feline leukemia virus is the leading viral killer of cats. The virus is spread from cat-to-cat through bite wounds, through casual contact with infected cats, and from an infected mother cat to her kittens. The individuals most at risk of infection are outdoor cats, indoor/outdoor cats, and cats exposed to such individuals. Cats living in households with FeLV-infected cats or with cats of unknown infection status are also at risk. Indoor-only cats with no exposure to potentially infected cats are extremely unlikely to become infected.
Get the best care for your best friend.


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La Avenida Virgen del Carmen es una de las más importantes vías de tráfico de la ciudad española de Algeciras, y principal acceso al centro de la ciudad y su puerto desde el norte. Es una avenida de doble calzada y dos carriles por sentido en toda su longitud.

Recorrido
Su trayecto, de dos kilómetros de longitud, comienza en la Rotonda del Milenio, una glorieta en la cual se cruza con la travesía de la Carretera Cádiz-Málaga, en la conjunción de las urbanizaciones de Las Colinas, Doña Casilda, La Ladera y el Recinto Ferial. A lo largo de su recorrido, nos encontramos con edificios de gran relevancia como la delegación de la Agencia Tributaria, los consulados de Italia y los Países Bajos y la Parroquia del Corpus Christi antes de llegar al Centro Comercial Bahía de Algeciras, sede de El Corte Inglés e Hipercor en el Campo de Gibraltar.

Pasado este centro comercial, junto a la glorieta en la que cruza con la Carretera al Rinconcillo, está situada la Escuela de Artes y Oficios de Algeciras. La avenida toma rumbo hacia el sur, pasando junto al aparcamiento del Puerto de Algeciras conocido como el Llano Amarillo. En sus últimos metros, la avenida cruza con las calles de acceso al centro de la ciudad; aquí está situado el edificio judicial de la Audiencia Provincial. Finaliza su recorrido en la Plaza de San Hiscio, donde se sitúan el acceso central al Puerto y la terminal de autobuses urbanos de Algeciras. A partir de este punto, se puede continuar hacia el sur por la Avenida de la Marina y el Paseo de la Conferencia.

Eventos
La Avenida Virgen del Carmen es el escenario, cada mes de junio, del recorrido de la Cabalgata de la Feria Real de Algeciras.
En esta avenida también tiene lugar el arrastre de latas, una actividad tradicional algecireña en la que los niños hacen ruido arrastrando sus latas por el asfalto en la víspera de la festividad de los Reyes Magos.

Parada de autobús
Al ser una de las principales arterias de la ciudad y servir de acceso al centro de la ciudad y el puerto, múltiples líneas de autobuses, tanto urbanos como metropolitanos, recorren la Avenida Virgen del Carmen.

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Avenida Virgen del Carmen en Google Maps

Avenidas de Algeciras


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Q: How does a front wheel drive car accelerate? In a front wheel drive car the friction acting on front wheel is in forward direction (say F1) and friction acting on rear wheel is backwards (say F2). So if the car accelerates forward F1> F2. Since static friction is acting in both cases if the mass of the car is equally distributed among front wheel and rear wheels the normal reaction would be same and so F1=F2. So in such a case how does the car accelerate?
Sorry if this is a stupid question. I am having trouble understanding the physics in front wheel drive cars and rear wheels drive cars. Hope my question is clear.

A: The coefficient of static friction together with the normal force give you a maximum value for the friction force. The magnitudes of $F_1$ and $F_2$ are free to vary within that range. When driving $F_1$ will be much larger, $F_2$ will be as small as the bearings on the wheels can make it.

A: Actually, static friction is a very unusual force. Most forces have a force law that is an equality, like Hooke's law for a spring: $F=-kx$, given $k$ and $x$ there is one and only one value for $F$. But static friction is given by an inequality: $F\le \mu N$, given $\mu$ and $N$ there are an infinite number of possible values for $F$.
The actual value that $F$ assumes is not given by $\mu N$. Instead, it is whatever value is needed for there to be no slipping at the surface. Cars accelerate by arranging it so that those values are much different on the two sets of wheels. The rear wheels are allowed to freely turn, so the required no-slipping force is very small. The front wheels are subject to a large torque, so the no-slipping force is large. Thus we get the required imbalance between the front and rear wheels.

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Manilkara paraensis is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Brazil, where it is threatened by habitat loss.

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New Bethel Baptist Church may refer to:

 New Bethel Baptist Church (Detroit, Michigan)
 New Bethel Baptist Church (Oak Ridge, Tennessee)

See also
 Bethel Baptist Church (disambiguation)


So, I have a serious abundance of mosquitos in our permaculture area, its not huge, a standard suburban back yard. I know I really have a deficiency of something A friend of mine reminded me of when I was in boy scouts that we used to pick ferns and lay them around our tents and camping areas, as we were taught it repelled mosquitos.
Jordan Lowery wrote: your wild mint actually looks like wild viola not mint.
mints all have square stems, and it must look like a mint AND smell like a mint along with the square stems.
You were totally correct It's wild viola! Thanks!
I wanted to share a spring update for the guild I started in the summer of 2011 As is always the case, I am SO open to suggestions, ideas, tuning, better practices etc. Thank you for any advice.
Nice development. I appoint you to reach out to the hyperfrenetic MTV generation ... very professional video, turned up to 11.
How much space is your apple tree guild taking up?
Well, let's see... I would say its about 25' across so roughly a 25' diameter.
I wanted to have a little fun showing a contrast of then and now. How things looked shortly after planting and initial setup for an apple tree guild in our backyard that is working towards a food forest. I hope you enjoy rofl.


Fellow blogger David Sims's First Coffee post this morning is a good one, replete with cricket references and his opinion on what the second best Rolling Stones song is.
I have to agree with him on his choice for number 2. It's the number one choice I can't agree with. I myself am torn between Jumping Jack Flash and Wild Horses.
But then again, are there really any "bad" Stones' tunes? Are there?