The perfect combination of relaxing getaway and family oriented vacation can be found at any of the many family dude ranches. These unique getaways offer plenty for kids to do, all while in a safe environment. Kids can learn new skills while having fun around the ranch. Parents can relax on their own or have quality family time around the campfire. A dude ranch vacation is fun for the whole family.
Dude ranches are family run working ranches that host guests and offer unique experiences that you will only find on a western ranch. Your family will have the opportunity to help out around the ranch, learn new skills, and explore the wilderness around them. Ranchers are always around for activities to keep everyone in the family entertained.
There are plenty of family oriented activities to participate in throughout the day. Everyone in the family can learn how to ride a horse, an essential skill for any rancher. Once everyone is comfortable, you can head out on the trails to experience nature at its finest. If your kids are a bit competitive, some family dude ranches offer just-for-fun kids rodeos so they can show off their skills. When they're done riding, kids can help groom the horses and learn what it takes to care for horses.
Other than horses, kids can also participate in activities such as archery or rock climbing. If you want to rest and relax, but want to let the kids run around, you can always head to the local swimming hole. At the Bull Hill Guest Ranch, the lake on the property is perfect for relaxing in the sun, going for a swim, or taking some time out of your day to go fishing. Some ranches also include canoes, paddleboats, and row boats as part of your stay.
Of course, at the end of an eventful day, the best part of staying at a family dude ranch is being able to spend some time together around a campfire. You can look up at the stars, reflect of the adventures of the day, and share stories. You can connect with other guests, make friends. And, of course, roast some marshmallows.
The next time you are looking to book a family vacation, be sure to consider one of the many family dude ranches dotted across the West. Spend your summer in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. You'll be hard pressed to find a better place suited for fun and adventure for the whole family.


Loader has only 338 hours on the Cat 4.4 engine clock which is correct as the loader is dual power and was driven by electric.
Vibrating motors fitted on the discharge chute as machine was working in woodchip.
New battery fitted and give the engine new oil- fuel filters and we checked that everything is working.


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(2) is over 20 years of age and under 65 years of age and resides in an institution for mental diseases.
(d) A person's QMB eligibility begins on the first day of the month after the month the person is certified for QMB benefits.
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A new survey from the San Diego-based Center for Sustainable Energy suggests owners of three of the most popular plug-in electric vehicles in the market have three different main reasons for plunging into the market for cars that are plugged into domestic wall outlets, known as Level 2 chargers, or public charging stations.
Out of the 3,881 California-based respondents, 38 percent of Nissan Leaf owners said environmental concerns was their primary motivation for buying the hatchback that has become the world's most popular battery electric vehicle. One in five Leaf owners said saving money by using cheaper electricity rather than gasoline was their top motivation while 16 percent said access to high occupancy vehicles was the main reason. Electric cars are exempt from a law that requires more than one passenger in cars traveling on highway HOV lanes.
This contrasts with owners of the Toyota Prius plug-in electric hybrid. Fifty-seven percent of Prius owners said HOV lane access was the primary motivator, followed by saving money (18 percent) and environmental concerns (16 percent). Only 9 percent of Prius owners cited other reasons for buying the car.
At the same time, owners of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid electric vehicle cited saving money as the primary motivation, at 34 percent, followed by HOV lane access (27 percent) and environmental concerns (18 percent). Twenty-one percent of Volt owners said they had other reasons.
What does this say about green-car owners?
For one thing, it's important to distinguish between the two types of plug-in electric vehicles in this survey. The Nissan Leaf is a battery-electric vehicle. It doesn't have a gasoline engine and relies solely on electric power with a range of 78 miles. Leaf owners are sacrificing internal-combustion engines and completely embracing a dependence on the electrical power grid, so it's not surprising that environmental concerns would be strongest among BEV owners.
Also, Leaf owners were more likely to cite "other" as a top motivation compared to Volt and Prius owners. The Leaf is the cheapest of the three models. The 2014 model year Leaf base price is $28,980, making it the least expensive electric passenger car in the market, priced well below the Volt, which starts at $34,185, and the plug-in Prius, which starts at $29,990. All three of the vehicles qualify for federal tax incentives and California state clean-vehicle rebates. The adjusted base price of the Leaf, which doesn't have an internal-combustion engine and therefore gets the biggest discount of the three models, can fall under $19,000.
The Prius and the Volt are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. This means PHEVs owners are a little more skeptical of their ability to rely completely on access to public and home charging. (If you think it's a pain when your smartphone runs out of power, imagine what it feels like in a much larger mobile device.) The fact these cars are still assisted by gasoline would suggests owners of these cars are a little less motivated by environmental concerns than battery-electric vehicle owners.
Why are Prius owners more likely to cite HOV access as the main motivator than Volt owners, who point to saving money on gas as the top reason? It's difficult to say for certain. HOV lane access concerns suggest Prius owners might be more likely to have longer highway commutes, in which case fuel economy and HOV access would be significant factors.
The Prius PHEV has an all-electric range (that's how far a PHEV can drive on battery power alone) of only 12 miles — barely enough to get to a grocery store and back if you live in the suburbs. The Volt's range is also pretty low, but at 38 miles it would be a little more feasible to rely on electric power alone for many types of errands a typical car owner makes. So Volt owners, who are citing money savings on fuel as the primary reason, may be gravitating to the Chevrolet brand because it currently leads the industry on PHEV electric-only range.
Check out the full survey results from the Center for Sustainable Energy here.


Expertly creating elaborate formal-wear and simple staples alike, Prada has been a fashion favourite for over a century. This black stretch cotton sheath dress features a boat neck, three-quarter length sleeves, a mid-length and a rear central vent.
From day to dark, this stretch cotton sheath from Theory is always stylish. Colored in night blue with wide shoulder straps and a tailored fit, we're layering with chunky knits and flats or blazers and heels.
Versace Stretch Cady Sheath Dress - Dramatic darts define the waist of this decidedly chic stretch-cady pencil dress in the perfect shade of electric blue.
Prada Printed Cotton Dress - This cotton dress from Prada has the easy-going feel of a T-shirt and the graphic impact of a runway-ready statement.
Doubly scooped in the front and back, this delightful dress is easy to wear and easier to love. Style Name: Tommy Bahama Tambour Short Sleeve Stretch Cotton Sheath Dress. Style Number: 5737564. Available in stores.
All over sequin sheath dress. Easy fit stretch fabric to hug and skim the body in all the right places.
Black sheath dress with a square neckline, back zipper closure and side ruching.


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Розташований за 15 км на північний захід від портового міста Бізерта в однойменному вілаєті.

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Praise for first-ever English translation of Yiddish novel
Cover of the new edition of Judgment: A Novel
Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies and Slavic Languages and Literatures Sasha Senderovich has co-translated the first-ever English language version of Judgment, a book by one of the most celebrated Yiddish prose writers of his era.
Judgment was first published in 1929.
Set in 1920 during the Russian Civil War, Judgment (titled Mides-hadin in Yiddish) traces the death of the shtetl and the birth of the "new, harsher world" that was created by the 1917 Russian Revolution.
The translation, published by Northwestern University Press in September, has received praise from Kirkus Review among other book review outlets.
Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies and Slavic Languages and Literatures Sasha Senderovich
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Siluca and Theo's efforts have paid off, resulting in a strong standing army, a variety of Artists on their side, and a few powerful allies, too. But no one gets this far without making a few enemies, and now the time has come for Siluca to justify their actions to Margrave Marrine Kreische, the leader of the Factory Alliance. Siluca has broken the rules to get this far, and her punishment may be too much to bear... For mature audiences.


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Weekly Gaming: Fast RMX (Switch)
By Dan 12/01/2018 Weekly Gaming/MediaFast RMX, Nintendo, Switch
It's been a while since I've played a fast, arcade racing game, and for the first time in a while, I didn't play Fast RMX purely to review it within a fast timeline for VGChartz.com. You see, since first getting the Switch I've been clamouring for games I can play on the nifty handheld –
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By Dan 29/12/2017 Weekly Gaming/MediaMario, Nintendo, Switch
It's been a bloody good year for Nintendo, and I for one couldn't be happier for them. Whilst I initial said the switch wouldn't sell tremendously well, it looks like I may be being proven wholeheartedly wrong, which is a bloody good thing, as it means we get fantastic gems like Breath of the Wild
Weekly Gaming: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (Switch)
By Dan 13/10/2017 Weekly Gaming/MediaMario, Nintendo, Rabbids, Switch
Hey all! So this week I take a look at a game I would have never thought I'd actually be buying: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Now this may also come as a surprise, but the game is absolutely fantastic, easily one of my favourite games of this year. So without further ado, if you


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I have a terrible habit of being late for things I love.
As some of you may know, maybeshewill held their first and last American concert in New York last April. It was truly an ambitious and fittingly grand end to a decade long career of post-rock magic.
But this review will not be about their final album, Fair Youth. That is for another time.
This review is a mostly personal reflection on this band, my optimistic days in college, and how I first came across this hidden gem.
I really wanted to learn how to paint with watercolors.
While I still struggle with painting with natural media of all sorts (digital media helped both remedy my anxiety over painting at the same time coddled me with the freedom of using the undo command liberally which also worsened my confidence in handling the unpredictability of using natural media…but I digress), I fell in love with the world of maybeshewill.
Not for the want of trying became my first foray into the world of post-rock, a strange, weird, wonderful hybrid world of sounds ranging from the loud, vicarious blasts of electricity coupled with the fluidity of a string, piano, and other generally symphonic instrumentals to the quiet lull of cooing vocals.
The unpredictable mish-mash of different sounds and vibes works to maybshewill's benefits, faults, and legacy.
maybeshewill's evolution as a band can be evident throughout their albums. In the case of Not for the want of trying, samplings from different media (namely films) are accompanied by various instrumentals which greatly harnesses and exacerbates the emotional soundscapes of the samples.
For instance, in the namesake song Not for the want of trying, there is anger, rage, a furious indignation that begins with a blast and continues in spikes in between brief moments that barely let you catch your breath before hurtling you at breakneck speed.
Upon first listening to this furious song, I admit that I jumped at the first chord as it had followed the powerful, moving song He who films the clouds, pt. 2; the experience was akin to someone lighting a firecracker after one had just listened to the inspirational speech ("Oh look up Hannah") from Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator.
But as I continued to listen, then came the "I'm as mad as hell" speech from The Network. It comes gradually like an eye in the storm. But the eye serves as a stark reminder that, though the moment seems mellow, there is still a quiet tension and in anticipation for the rest of the storm to follow.
This is where the sampling and the instrumentals work in perfect harmony to create an emotional soundscape that captures the element of justifiable rage inherent in this song, spoken through the words of Peter Finch in his memorable role in a movie most people now remember just for that speech which remains as relevant than as it is today.
Like Not for the want of trying, another strong song from this album features powerful spoken words but these do not originate from a film, He who films the clouds, pt.1 is ode that fills one with hope and inspiration.
As enigmatic as this message is, it is very much open to interpretation. I personally like to interpret this as a call to action for a common purpose in complete unity with our fellow human beings.
But it could be something simpler like, persay, coming together to make up after a nasty breakup or meeting up for Dollar Tuesdays at Baskin Robbins.
The call is evident. Will you answer?
maybeshewill's ability to capture emotional resonances is evident throughout each song, with or without samples alike.
From the painful heartache of Heartflusters to the endearing feeling of hope in He who films the clouds, pt.2, each song has a vividly clear feeling that can be felt and, if the mood is right, experienced.
While each song is different, sometimes the sounds melts into the other and it becomes a chorus of screams.
I cannot say the album isn't perfect.
However, my critical points are limited solely to just a single personal gripe: with a few exceptions, it can be very LOUD.
Not for the want of trying was all about loudness because rage is best experienced when it is screaming in your ears with all the might and force of everything that rage is capable of.
When you listen to an album many times, you being to notice a pattern: calm moments are punctuated by spikes in excitement. It can be disconcerting at times, especially when a song begins with a blast.
Thankfully, there are some songs that break this pattern by either avoiding it altogether and remaining a simple, soothing lullaby or becoming a loud,bombastic cry. Either way, they both make the album a vibrant, diverse collection.
A toast to you, good gentlemen.
May there be fine wine and precious moments flowing in your future.
A perfectly, imperfect album bursting with emotional ups and downs, Not for the want of trying remains a memorable, lasting collection to me and, hopefully, to many others entering the post-rock foray.
Stay tuned, good readers, for next week's review of maybeshewill's I was here for a moment and then I was gone.


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import org.apache.http.HttpEntity;
import org.apache.http.HttpResponse;
import org.apache.http.client.HttpClient;
import org.apache.http.client.methods.HttpGet;
import org.apache.http.impl.client.DefaultHttpClient;
import org.keycloak.KeycloakSecurityContext;
import org.keycloak.adapters.AdapterUtils;
import org.keycloak.representations.idm.RoleRepresentation;
import org.keycloak.util.JsonSerialization;

import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.io.InputStream;
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import java.util.List;

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Mohammed Shael Al Saadi
CEO – Business Developments & Strategy Sector, Department of Economic Development (DED), Government of Dubai
As CEO of the Business Development & Strategy Sector within the Department of Economic Development (DED), Mohammed Shael Al Saadi has a strategic role in maintaining a Competitiveness business environment in Dubai in line with the emirate's reputation as a business hub and investment destination.
Since joining DED in 2008 Al Saadi has made significant contributions to streamlining business activities in Dubai and supporting investor relations with an emphasis on quality, efficiency, transparency and modern technology. He is credited with developing a suite of smart services for Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) transactions and contributing to the UAE improving its global ranking in Doing Business year after year.
Mr. Alsaadi is a member of Dubai Smart City Initiative (DSCI) executive committee, his role is vital when it comes to fast spreading the vision os H.H Sh. Mohammed Bin Rashed making Dubai the smartest city in the world by 2017, as Mr. Alsaadi is leading marketing & customers interactions Channels subcommittee.
Currently Al Saadi is member of Dubai Smart Government (DsG) executive committee, he is ensuring that (DED) smart strategy is aligned with overall Dubai Government movement towards achieving efficiency and better utilisation to all government resources.
In positioning Dubai as the world design hub, Mr. Alsaadi is a board member of Dubai Design District. a district that promote Dubai as the haven of all designers, from different design schools, all over the world. Beside his role as a board member, Mr. Alsaadi is the chairperson of Regulation & Policy Committee, the committee that responsible to attract talents in the design domain, and to make Dubai the city of choice, a city that being the world's magnet for those talents.
Lately, Mr. Alsaadi as nominated to Dubai Open Data Committee, this committee is responsible to establish a framework that allows citizens, residents, companies, and students to take advantage of Dubai Data to create an added value services and apps to help the city to execrate the city vision to achieve the goal by 2017. the other fundamental role of this committee, is to engage and create jobs to those who choose Dubai to be home.
Prior to joining DED, Al Saadi led the quality management and strategic planning functions within the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) where he was also Vice President in charge of Corporate Social Responsibility. He has also served in the corporate quality and excellence team of the Dubai International Airport.
A strategic thinker and prolific speaker, Al Saadi is frequently invited to address regional and international audiences on business competitiveness and the ongoing efforts to achieve Dubai's Smart City vision. His additional responsibilities at DED include Member, Executive Committee; Chair of Outsource Committee; Chair of the Smart Life and Transactional themes and Member of the Advisory theme of the Strategic Plan; and Acting Executive Director of the Strategy
division.
A professional business leadership certificate holder of Wharton Business Schools, Al Saadi has a Masters in Quality from the University of Wollongong (Dubai). Currently he is preparing for his Doctoral degree from the University of Phoenix, Arizona, US