The last time we reviewed waterproof jackets in Adventure Travel magazine was in September/October 2014, when we had Craghoppers' Kiwi Long jacket on test, and it embodied everything that a traditional hiking jacket should be. The Kiwi Long was awarded 'Best Budget Buy' in that review, and after that positive experience we now have the brand new men's Ashton Gore-Tex on test.
Like most traditional walking jackets, the Craghoppers Ashton Gore-Tex jacket has a nice, long fit. Waterproofing is provided by a Gore-Tex membrane, with a full mesh liner to help disperse sweat. The jacket is adjustable at both the waist and the hem, allowing you to get the fit right and keep chilling draughts out. The jacket's collar comes high over the chin and has a lovely microfleece lining for next-to-skin comfort. There are two large handwarmer pockets, although they become unusable when you have a rucksack's waist strap done up. That leaves you with one internal chest pocket, although this is big enough to house an OS map.
If you want a jacket that you can roll up, stick in your rucksack and forget about, then the Ashton is not that: it weighs a pretty hefty 830g and folds to about the size of a football. But if you want a jacket that you can stick on when you're going for a stroll in the countryside or off into town, this is the one for you.
A very nice jacket for casual strolls, one-day hikes and dog walks in the rain, but might not be suitable for longer expeditions, where packability and weight come into play.


"Children come into this world ready to learn, love and play."
Impairment of the growth and development of the brain or central nervous system, and can be of varying degrees. These disorders include Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, ADD and ADHD.
The gut is the keystone of treating many of these Neurodevelopmental disorders because the gut has its own nervous system called the enteric nervous system (often called the second brain). It functions by using the same chemical messengers as the brain itself.
The gut also houses about 80% of the body's immune system cells and when the body is under stress (which is common in children with neurodevelopmental conditions and may be caused by allergies) the brain talks to the gut resulting in protective inflammation. It is important to recognize symptoms such as gas, cramping, diarrhea, bloating, skin rash, asthma, mood disturbances and constipation are commonly associated with poor gut health.
So, we understand the importance of uncovering allergies, clearing out bad bacteria from the gut, replenishing it with good bacteria and making necessary nutritional changes. Additionally, the nervous systems of developing children need support, which is why we incorporate sensory play, primitive reflex integration and building neural plasticity. According to Hendrix & Hunt, a baby is born with about 100 billion nerve cells, which form into circuits. The childhood years determine which circuits remain and strengthen and which circuits die off. This is determined by the brain's plasticity (the changeability of these circuits/pathways based on the changes in environment, behavior and neural processes).
Treating the gastrointestinal, immune and nervous systems of a child with a Neurodevelopmental condition is giving their body the necessities to grow and develop more healthily.


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You probably didn't know that about me. Probably because I'm so good at keeping secrets. Secretive about my secrets.
Not in a bad way, but sometimes, I just don't like to share. I've felt it coming on more lately, as I've gotten older. Like an inner vacuum, I can close it up inside, or as most probably know me, I can talk small bits and pieces of it out while we walk on the sidewalk or drive in rush hour or sit across from each other over a gin and tonic on the rooftop of some downtown bar.
Some of it's good because, as a millennial born and raised, I've grown up comfortable sharing parts of my life with anyone who will take the time to read a few paragraphs or scroll a few photos. Perhaps too comfortable, so I think its worthwhile to take breaks and assess and just work on living life. Sometimes it's okay to only tell your one friend that one thing that happened yesterday. The other side of keeping secrets is bad because it keeps me from writing, lets me believe lies about things that aren't real, and it dampens my courage to be vulnerable. It also prevents other people from speaking into my life or learning from where I've trekked.
The more people I talk to, the more I realize everyone feels the pull to keep quiet—the suction to pull the shades and stop sharing. To watch the dust float through a shaft of light—slow, listless and beautiful—and still remain hemmed in. You probably have a couple secrets you're holding on to right now, and that squirmy, uncomfortable feeling that's edging in is good because it means you're trying to break out of something called fear that will forever keep you backed into a corner if you let it. There's a garden inside your heart and mind—lying amidst your secrets, and there's people who will grow from walking through parts of it with you.


The brace is used in case the dog has issues/pathologies to the spine or back legs (i.e. ostheoartritis, arthritis, hip displacement, paralysis or partial paralysis of the back legs) and every time it cannot walk autonomously.
When the back and rear legs do not hold up as well as they should, BT Up is the perfect support for dogs suffering from conditions such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia and paralysis or semi-paralysis of the hind legs.
The support is an effective aid to allow the animal to walk more easily, thus continuing to enjoy daily actions with its owner, such as walking or going up the stairs. The effectiveness of BT Up is also recognised by veterinarians who use it in physiotherapy and rehabilitation programmes.
Extremely practical, with height-adjustable handles; excellent stability thanks to the use of two rigid splints in special pockets on the sides; real comfort, obtained by the use of top-quality, completely breathable materials: this is what makes BT Up so great. And, what is more, the design allows the animal to urinate and defecate without dirtying itself.


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Slide projection and overhead projection.
Photographed images on black and white film and later contact-copied onto positive black and white slide film. Projected through a carousel slide projector.
The Great White Silence is a slideshow that takes it´s departure from images, paintings and fiction depicting the north and the south poles. The images were found in several archives and are dated back to various expeditions between the late 19th century to the 1950's.
The starting point comes from fiction that specifically has described these places, due to the distance of these places they have often been rendered in mythical ways.
The title of the work is taken from a documentary film from 1924, with the same title. The film was mainly directed by the photographer Herbert Ponting and shot during the Terra Nova expedition 1910-1913. The film was also restored and released by the British film institute in 2011, this time with a musical soundtrack.
The slide-projection are accompanied by short notes projected through an overhead projector. The notes are both taken from texts found among the images and reflections on the images when they were found in the archives.
The images have a total lack of human presence, the only signaling of a possible presence in the landscapes is the traces of movement; movements of curiosity (traces, artifacts) but also of the remote presence of the photographer. Each image are taken from a distance, revealing the hands holding the archival materials and the environment they were found in, gesturing the distance to the subject itself.

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Works have been completed on a new cottage in the important Conservation Area in Wintertingham.
The traditional property was designed to specifically meet the needs of the clients, whose high standards were considered in line with the detailed restrictions imposed by the Conservation Department.
The resulting home has been completed to the highest standards by James Smith Construction, including spacious living accommodation, three double bedrooms and a large Sun Room looking over extensive, landscaped gardens. The external appearance takes notes from the local traditional buildings, with local natural limestone walling and natural clay pantiles, creating a property benefiting from the latest, eco-efficient technologies, whilst maintaining visual links with the Conservation Area.
This project was completed with keystonearchitecture in partnership with the builder James Smith Construction.


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Ernst August Ludvig Lind af Hageby, född den 17 juni 1874 i Jönköping, Jönköpings län, död den 7 januari 1950 i Drottningholm, Lovö församling, Stockholms län, var en svensk militär.

Lind af Hageby var bror till Lizzy Lind af Hageby och far till Bengt Lind af Hageby.

Lind af Hageby blev underlöjtnant vid Göta livgarde 1894 och löjtnant där 1899. Han genomgick Krigshögskolan 1898–1900. Lind af Hageby befordrades till kapten 1910, till major i armén 1915 (vid Svea livgarde 1916) och till överstelöjtnant i armén 1921 (vid Göta livgarde 1922). Han var tillförordnat legationsråd vid beskickningen i Konstantinopel för tillvaratagande av vissa krigförande makters intressen 1919–1922. Lind af Hageby blev överste och chef för Karlskrona grenadjärregemente 1925. Han överfördes till övergångsstat vid dess upplösning 1928. Lind af Hageby blev korresponderande ledamot av Örlogsmannasällskapet 1929. Han blev riddare av Svärdsorden 1915 och av Nordstjärneorden 1922 samt kommendör av andra klassen av Svärdsorden 1928 och kommendör av första klassen 1934. Lind af Hageby var stormästare i ordenssällskapet Par Bricole 1926–1931. Han publicerade Fälttjänst och orderteknik (1918) och Äganderättsfrågan å Drottningholmsmalmen (1944).

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Svenska överstar
Svenska regementschefer
Ledamöter av Kungliga Örlogsmannasällskapet
Kommendörer av Svärdsorden
Riddare av Nordstjärneorden
Svenska militärer under 1900-talet
Militärer från Jönköping
Födda 1874
Avlidna 1950
Män

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import com.harrys.hyppo.executor.ExecutorOperation;
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import com.harrys.hyppo.executor.proto.stat.FetchRawDataUpdate;
import com.harrys.hyppo.executor.proto.stat.PersistProcessedDataUpdate;
import com.harrys.hyppo.executor.proto.stat.ProcessRawDataUpdate;
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The OWA Lear login page analysis has found it safe to use. It is Outlook Web Access for employees in automotive seating and electrical power management divisions.
We scanned OWA.Lear.com and the report is generated below with a full technical scan of the login hosted on the 165.207.1.237 website IP address.
Reverse DNS matches what the OWA Lear login is recorded as from the registrar. There are 27 other domains linking to it and 1 internal links from the page.


A telephone call thirty years ago from an attorney representing the estate of a family friend changed Ernest Johnson's life forever. He was bequeathed numerous Victorian pieces of furniture for which he had no real need.
With a British mother and Italian father, Ernest had a great understanding of the Old World from an early age, having grown up surrounded by antiques. But with no sense of the real value of these inherited pieces, he contacted recommended antique dealers to ascertain their age and worth. Not satisfied with their information, he began his quest to learn everything he could about the world of antiques.
An active member of the Canadian Antique Dealers Association (CADA), Ernest prides himself on being self-taught. He is recognized as one of the preeminent antique dealers in the country, specializing in 18th to 20th century English, European, Asian Fine and Decorative Art.
He started selling at the Ottawa Antique Market, then Bloomsbury Antiques. Ernest established his own storefront in the early 1990s across from Rideau Hall; he also sold pieces at the Astrolabe Gallery. He is now back at the Ottawa Antique Market, a cooperative specializing in 20th century, mid-century modern furniture, decorative arts, estate jewellery, Canadiana, vintage clothing and textiles. Ernest also attracts buyers and sellers from all over the world via his website: ernestjohnsonantiques.com.
What do you enjoy about the antiques business? Meeting people from all walks of life and hearing about their pieces and how they came to possess them. There are a lot of surprises in this business. Clients ask me to come look at their items and I often expect to see something utilitarian, but what they actually have is extraordinary.
Do you have favourite antiques at home? I like to surround myself with pieces that are well crafted, that amuse me, but also have a serious element to them. With my discerning eye they have to be very special. It is important to protect antiques and I keep the more sensitive pieces at home. I have an 18th century Italian Neapolitan commode in pristine condition, with its original Sienna marble top. It was discovered in a house that was being remodelled and when the existing plaster came down it was hidden behind a wall underneath the stairwell, secreted away.
Do you think of a specific client when you find a piece? I buy something because I instinctually like it and hope it translates to my client base. I would never purchase something on the basis that I want to sell it to a specific person. If I come across items that I know someone collects I would of course contact them. No matter what a client buys, I afford them the opportunity to live with it for a few days to see if it fits in or not. It may look great on the sales floor, but may not work in their home. I do not want anyone to have buyer's remorse.
How does someone integrate antiques into their home? Antiques don't always have to blend in or complement your other furniture in terms of color or form. It is almost better that they juxtapose because it makes each piece stand out, which I like.
I am not a decorator, but have helped decorate people's homes with my pieces or from familiar sources that I know will suit their home environment. My younger clients cannot believe that a piece over 100 years old can be in such good shape. I tell them that antiques were handmade and created to last.
What does your future hold? From my early working years in menswear retail, to instructing tennis and then owning two catering companies, I have had a very interesting and satisfying life; it's been an extraordinary journey. I happily found my passion in the magical world of antiques and am driven by what I do. The antiques business is hundreds of years old and I think it is going to continually reinvent itself.
Things change constantly based on tastes, styles, needs and wants. It is never boring because there are so many layers to it. It is definitely not a get-rich business, rather more an addiction. but I know this world I discovered so many years ago is where I am meant to be.


ISLAMABAD: Managing Director International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde congratulated Prime Minister Nawaz on the completion of country's IMF-supported economic reform programme.
"Pakistan has achieved a great deal over the past three years, and I congratulate you and your colleagues on the completion of your IMF-supported economic reform programme which helped restore macroeconomic stability and strengthen economy's resilience," MD IMF said in a letter addressed to Prime Minister Sharif.
Christine Lagarde, who recently visited Pakistan, said she was encouraged that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif planned to continue pushing ahead with reforms to facilitate a deeper structural transformation of the economy and set it on a path of higher and more inclusive growth.
The IMF would be happy to assist Pakistan in its future endeavours in any way possible, she assured.
"Allow me to express my gratitude for your hospitality, and the excellent cooperation between Pakistan and IMF," she added.


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Grania atlantica är en ringmaskart som beskrevs av Coates och Erséus 1985. Grania atlantica ingår i släktet Grania och familjen småringmaskar. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

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Småringmaskar
atlantica


Toys R Us is an international retailer of children's toys and games. The company was founded by Charles P. Lazarus in 1948, who saw the commercial potential of the post-war baby boom. The store started out as a baby furniture retailer located in Washington DC. When Lazarus started getting requests from his customers for baby toys, he listed them. Then requests for toys for older children followed. Lazarus decided to change from furniture to supplying toys and changed the name of the company to Toys R Us in 1957, with a store opening in Maryland. The brand was acquired in 1966 by Interstate Department Stores. Toys R Us was a success for decades before mass retailers like Walmart threatened its position. The explosive growth of e-commerce retailers like Amazon further resulted in share losses for Toys R Us. By 2005, the company was an acquisition target and Bain Capital, KKR & Co., and Vornado Realty bought out the business for $6.6-billion. Toys R Us delisted from the stock exchange and became a private company following the buyout.
The company has close to 900 stores operating in the US and 750 international stores. About a third of its international stores are licensed, including the 67 stores found in Southern Africa. Toys R Us South Africa is privately owned by Christian Larsen and Mohmit Mia. Prior to purchasing the licence from previous owners, Redgwoods, the businessmen had been the biggest local supplier of toys to the retailer. There are 65 stores in South Africa and another two in Namibia and Zambia. The local stores carry an extensive range – about 25,000 product items – of toys for babies and children of all ages. As can be expected, toys make up a majority of the store's sales with the balance being split among other baby products, games, and related accessories.
Toys R Us' Times Square store was one of the top attractions for tourist families visiting New York until it closed in 2015.
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Enjoy 20% off our full LEGO range at Toys R Us on 22 March only!
We celebrate Barbie's 60th Anniversary today!
Over the years Barbie has inspired the minds and imagination of young people around the world and continues to encourage many that you can be anything!
Get 20% off our exclusive #Reggies #Caylee fashion doll range & explore a whole world of pretend play this Christmas!
Turn your luck around with our #TRUWeeklyWowDeals!
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Be part of the fun times with our  #TRUBirthYay  deals (until 31 July, while stocks last)!
Did you know that Barbie's first pet was a horse named dancer?
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Stand a chance to win a #Spiderman hamper! To enter, name any Spider-Man product available at Toys R Us. Competition closes on 17 January 2019. T's & C's apply. Open to South African residents only.
We're counting down to Christmas with these & more additional 5 Days to Christmas deals at Toys R Us!
Get up to 50% off on these fan favourites!
Purchase any #DisneyPrincess dress-up item & stand a chance to win 1 of 4 #LimitedEdition #Belle gowns & hampers valued at R3000.
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Don't forget to swipe your Rewards R Us card for an extra 10% off!
Buy any #PeppaPig book during the month of August from Toys R Us and you could win 1 of 2 Peppa Pig hampers. Each hamper consists of a Peppa Pig soft toy, plus R2,500 in cash!
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Beat the mid-week slump with these & more #TRUWeeklyWowDeals!
Valid until 24 May, while stocks last.
Stand a chance to WIN an #ElenaOfAvalor hamper! RT to enter!
Meet #WWE superstar, @TitusONeilWWE in person at our Toys R Us @MenlynParkSA branch on Saturday, 10 March!
It's that time of the week – time to save with our #TRUWeeklyWowDeals!
Valid in-store and online until 8 March 2018, while stocks last.
Delight your little one with a complete collection of our #exclusive #Stella basic & interactive dolls!
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Deals valid until 22 February 2018, while stocks last (in-store & online)!
Big, small, cute, quirky or cuddly  – the options are endless.
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The documents below are a review of the Katherine Sportsgrounds Masterplan that begun in August 2006. These plans have been derived by individual consultations with Katherine sporting clubs and at Council held Sportsground Precinct Network user meetings.
The Works proposed in the Masterplan are primarily works that are necessary to allow individual sporting clubs to operate 'best practice' within their relevant codes as well as proposed works that will assist the clubs to host larger regional sporting events.


2 = 10 cm square marker at surface with "W" inscribed in top.
1845 and died in Pike County AR between 1910 and 1915.
35 & 36 = Small metal rods in ground.
67 & 68 = is a double headstone.
69 & 70 = is a cast concrete double headstone.
71 = This headstone is somewhat off line to the east.
Plot has scalloped landscape blocks around border.
There appears to be 68 identifiable burials in the cemetery, however, with the large "open" areas throughout, and the large open area at the north end, it probably would be safe to estimate there are actually over 100. Experience would indicate that the original cemetery was on the high point on the north end of the present location and moved outward from that point over the years. This is somewhat supported by family oral history that states JESSE L. [D] GATLIFF was buried in "Bowen Cemetery" in 1889 and there is no marker for him. It should also be noted that some of the oldest dated tombstones; #17 & 28 dated 1919, and # 49 dated 1910 all are on or near that high point.
DIRECTIONS: From Delight Arkansas take Arkansas Highway 19 south and go three miles to Arkansas Highway 301. Turn right/west and go about 2 ½ miles and watch for Bowen Church on your left/south side. Continue for about one mile and watch for a field fence gate on your left/side with the sign on it BOWEN CEMETERY. If you come to a creek bridge you have gone too far. Go through the gate to top of hill and take the left ridge top and you can see the cemetery a few hundred meters in the distance.


Spanning a whopping 650 sqm Dive NQ is one of the biggest venues in the Northern Quarter.
The venue is available for exclusive hire Sunday - Wednesday.
A minimum spend will apply for the hire of the venue or any areas within the venue. A deposit is required upon booking to confirm the event.
With perfect food for sharing with friends, 55% OFF Food Mondays, sports on all the screens for all the biggest events, quizzes, live music, happy hour and bottomless drinks deals to an all-out party til 5 am at weekends, we have something for everyone!


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Q: How can i make a Timer in Python? I try to make a Timer in python but it doesn`t work.
every time there is an error message
from time import sleep
import os

def countdown(time = 5):
    while time != 0:
        print(time)
        sleep(1)
        os.system('clear')
        time -= 1
        if time == 0:
            print("Time is going up")

time = input('Input number of seconds to countdown: ')
countdown(time)

Error Message:
TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for -=: 'str' and 'int'

Can anybody help me to fix this?

A: your problem is that the integer and string type mixing
Here is the code that works fine:
from time import sleep
import os

def countdown(time = 5):
    while time != 0:
        print(time)
        sleep(1)
        os.system('clear')
        time -= 1
        if time == 0:
            print("Time is going up")

time = int(input('Input number of seconds to countdown: '))
countdown(time)

I have just stored time in int type (Your were storing in string type)

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RECORD STORE DAY 2016 > Cheap Trick - Found New Parts
Found New Parts
Format: 10" Vinyl
Label: Big Machine Records
Release type: RSD Exclusive Release
Cheap Trick are an indisputable American institution, beloved by record stores around the globe since 1974. The band – Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Daxx Nielsen (drums) – are truly one-of-a-kind pioneers with an unparalleled streak of certifiably classic tunes such as "Surrender," "I Want You To Want Me" and "Dream Police." This Record Store Day 10" vinyl record includes one exclusive track called "Arabesque" Limited to 4000 copies.
1. When I Wake Up Tomorrow
2. No Direction Home
3. Do You Believe Me
4. Arabesque


I am originally from West Africa, and was living in New York when I heard about Toastmasters from a friend in London in 2008. In 2000, I moved to the United States for family reasons and became a U. S. citizen in 2005. For the last six years I've been a foundation ambassador for Zonta International, a nonprofit organization that empowers women worldwide.
Although I wanted to be a lawyer, I had a scholarship to study economics, a field not attracting many women at the time, so I earned my degree in economics in England and then traveled to France for my diplomatic studies. In 1972 I worked as a young diplomat in Rome. I then married a Togolese man, which brought me to Togo in the early 1970s. There, I worked at the ECOWAS Fund (Economic Community of West African States) as head of conferences and external relations for 18 years, then left to start my own event company.
I now split my time between Bronx, New York, and Togo. Excellence Club in Togo is French-speaking and I do my speeches and roles in English and French. Our district has more French-speaking clubs because the members have gained so much and are eager to share their experiences. I also sponsored the first English-speaking club in Togo, Kekeli Toastmasters club, which has produced two winners of the International Speech Contest Semifinals.
I started a corporate club because I was inspired by the story of the Bank of America corporate clubs, which was shared at training right at the beginning of my term as district governor in 2014. District 94 had few corporate clubs and I knew I had to sell this idea.
I started by inviting employees of various companies in Lomé, Togo, to attend our club meetings. For the Togo Revenue Authority (OTR), I sent a letter at the end of the work day and the next morning the personal assistant of the CEO called to tell me he had approved the project of starting a corporate club. I later found out he was a Toastmaster for 23 years in his home country and wanted his staff to reap the same benefits as he had.
At the demonstration meeting he shared his personal story and many were inspired. It has been rewarding to see lives being transformed. Most members tell us how their communication skills with clients have greatly improved since the OTR Elite Toastmasters club of Lomé opened.
Three corporate clubs are in the pipeline; two of which are in international organizations. I think when people see how the lives of their friends and families have been changed, they are eager to join.


If you are anything like me, finding books to use for literacy lessons is a snap but finding books that go along with math lessons can be a little more difficult. I just found this amazing list of children's math books organized by topic from love2learn2day... what an amazing resource!
Never heard of Pattern Fish - thanks Mary!


Spilimbergo, awarded as the "jewel of Italy" in 2013, takes its name from the Carinthian Spengenberg counts, that settled here around the eleventh century. Not to be missed are the Castle and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the most important Gothic buildings in Friuli. Inside there is a cycle of frescoes of the fourteenth century with stories of the Old and New Testaments. Of great value is also the organ of the sixteenth century. But Spilimbergo is best known as "the city of mosaics": is the capital of mosaic art in Friuli Venezia Giulia, with a Mosaic School that is unique all over the world.


The Arncliffe Hotel is in a premium location within the seaside resort of Blackpool. This family run business is directly opposite the Winter Gardens which is one of Europe's biggest entertainment complexes. You are within close proximity to all the amenities and attractions of the town. It is an ideal spot for those travelling on business or leisure.
There are 40 hotel bedrooms available which are all en suite.
Belmont Hotel is a family run hotel that is in a great setting by the seafront in Lancashire's seaside resort of Blackpool. The hotel is ideal for everyone and it is affordable accommodation in an ideal location. The popular town's attractions are all within easy reach of the accommodation as well as all the amenities.
There are a range of room types available and all the bedrooms are en suite and have tea/coffee making facilities, a large flat screen HD TVs towels, hair dryers, iron and ironing boards. There are also a number of sea view and superior rooms which come with a mini fridge. You can opt to have a room only or breakfast included rate.
The hotel has a bar which is well stocked and has facilities including a pool table, big screen TV, games machine and giant Jenga. The hotel has an impressive view of the sea, the spectacular new promenade and the beach.
Our hotel has 29 suites, including two luxurious penthouse suites. Guests have a choice of single, double, triple and quadruple occupancy based on a one night stay. Disabled access suites are also available.
Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily to each suite upon request.
Balmoral Hotel offers comfortable hotel accommodation located in Blackpool Lancashire. Whilst staying at the hotel you will be ideally located for all of Blackpool's famous attractions.
The hotel has a lovely restaurant where guests are welcome to dine. We serve homemade meals with a varied menu offering something for everyone. We have a seafront terrace restaurant meaning if the sun is shining you can fine outside.
In the evenings at the Balmoral Hotel there is entrainment which includes cabaret most nights of the week. Guests are welcome to enjoy the entertainment as well as some drinks from our well stocked bar. The hotel has a pool table and game machines.
Helmshore Hotel offers comfortable hotel accommodation located in the famous seaside town of Blackpool in Lancashire. At the hotel we provide clean and comfortable furnishings at an affordable price.
As well as offering beautiful guest rooms at the hotel we also offer a licensed bar, games room, TV lounge and a dining room. Our large bar area is the perfect place to relax with a dink where there are beers, lagers, wines, spirits and soft drinks available.
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John Toland was an Irish born philosopher of the early Enlightenment period. An original thinker in the truest sense of the word, he was actually the first person to be 'labelled' a freethinker - by his fellow Irishman Bishop Berkeley.
A prolific writer of books and pamphlets on all manner of contemporary politics, philosophy and religious concerns, historians of the period consider Toland to be among the leading intellectuals who laid the groundwork for the Age of Enlightenment; which had clearly emerged by the end of the 18th century. His contributions to public discourse were not always welcome however. His first book, Christianity Not Mysterious (1696) was denounced in the English and Irish parliaments and publicly burned in Dublin.
Toland was not an inventor in the practical sense. He was an intellectual, a man of letters devoted to literary and scholarly pursuits, like many others before and since. Yet the flowering of ideas that ensued from this period has so many practical expressions, right up to the present day. In the age of global communications we take the free flow of information and ideas for granted. But it owes everything to innate human curiosity, together with the courage of people like Toland, who challenged the conventional wisdom of their day. They created a framework within which human understanding could advance to the next stage, together with all the comforts and benefits, not forgetting the challenges that this brings in its wake.
It is fitting that the life and work, the thoughts and ideas of people like Toland can be freshly appraised through the medium of modern publishing technology. J.N. Duggan's book John Toland: Ireland's Forgotten Philosopher, Scholar … and Heretic is now available in Kindle e-book format and can be bought from Amazon. Copies of the printed edition are also available to buy online (price €5.99 plus P&P).
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Bumrah returns for Sri Lanka T20Is, Australia ODIs
By Shahid Rasool
Jasprit Bumrah will finally return to national colours after a prolonged period of absence since India's tour to the West Indies in August.
Bumrah, India's pace bowling spearhead, suffered a lower back stress fracture that ruled him out of cricket action for four months and required surgery as part of the process of recovery.
The 26-year-old has been named in both the squads announced for the T20I series against Sri Lanka starting January 5 and the subsequent ODIs versus Australia commencing on January 14.
Bumrah missed the home series against South Africa, Bangladesh and the West Indies across formats during his time away from the game.
He eventually proved his fitness while bowling in the nets ahead of the third West Indies ODI in Cuttack on Sunday.
Shikhar Dhawan has also made a comeback to the white-ball squads after contracting an injury in a domestic T20 match.
India have given limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma a break for the Sri Lanka T20Is, though he will rejoin the team for the three ODIs against Australia.
The dynamic shot-maker finished the year 2019 as the leading run-getter in the 50-over format among all players.
Mohammed Shami has been given a rest for the T20Is as well with the selectors stressing the need for workload management to keep the pacers fit for key international assignments.
Deepak Chahar continues to miss out in both squads following his back injury before the final ODI against West Indies with Navdeep Saini holding onto his place in the line-up for the Australia series.
MS Dhoni's future is clouded in uncertainty given his persistent exclusion from the side as Rishabh Pant features as the first-choice wicketkeeper.
India T20I squad for Sri Lanka series
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Alexisonfire strengthen their post-hardcore heavyweight status on Otherness
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Thirteen years, lucky for some – in the decade and a bit since their last album, Alexisonfire have maintained their status as post-hardcore heavyweights. Now, on Otherness, they strengthen it.
More time has passed since their last outing – 2009's Old Crows/Young Cardinals – was released than Alexisonfire were active for prior to its release. They were a defining voice in post-hardcore and alternative music back in their inital days, but in 2022, they're returning to a new guard – many of which can probably cite the Canadian legends as an influence.
During their break, Alexisonfire have far from faded, they're still topping festival bills with their back catalogue, and cementing their power (most recently representing the best of punk and post-hardcore's blurry boundary at Slam Dunk in the headline spot). Here, alongside the rest of a very busy touring schedule, they gave us a teaser of Otherness's semi-title track, which both sets the tone and challenges the most on the record. A sprawling, intoxicating slow-burner, "Sweet Dreams of Otherness" sees Alexisonfire at their most intense, in an utterly controlled manner: pulsating, dense guitar lines underpin a darkly melodic vocal line that only teases AOF's unclean side. But it's a tease as much as it is a promise – and the rest of Otherness delivers on it.
Right from the opening throes of the dirty hardcore groove of "Committed to the Con", Alexisonfire deliver heaviness with absolute panache – winding vocalisations around fuzzy, grinding instrumentation, building their wall of sound brick by brick, they leave no room to be doubted after their thirteen years away. They expertly build a deliciously gritty record, and manage to do so in a broad spectrum of ways: they demonstrate that they can do quintessential post-hardcore deftly, the likes of "Dark Night of the Soul" and "Reverse the Curse" both absolute masterclasses.
But while the majority of Otherness serves to accelerate Alexisonfire straight back to the heights they were at when they left, there are moments that remind us that back then, they were pushing their sound forward, and they'll continue to do so. As refreshing as the nostalgia machine of Otherness is, the new stuff is even more so. Sometimes they lean into a more industrial vibe on "Survivor's Guilt", where the heaviest moment comes from percussion and sound effects groaning in the background, dipping into electronic stylings for its personal style of loud. Even on the aforementioned "Dark Night of the Soul", it's not all straightforward post-hardcore. Sitting at six minutes long, with plenty of room for a genre whip-round tour, they provide elements of '70s metal, shimmering psych-rock, and space-age experimentation – fitting it all together seamlessly.
The defining feature of Otherness is, in keeping with its name, its otherness. It's distinct – very deliberately so – from their pre-hiatus material. Without losing the sense of comfortable familiarity, and the nostalgia that comes along with it, Alexisonfire have signposted a new era for themselves as a band – and in doing so have let us know that they're ready to roll with the times and the fast-evolving post-hardcore scene as it is right now.


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JOEY: Reads an article she called Deb screaming about today...everybody is asking about Chapter 7...the last sentence tells it all in her opinion...."the announcement "APPROVED BY THE SECURITY COUNCIL"....you know they are talking about Kuwait (friendly countries)...as Shabibi said...there will be NO fanfare...they slid in right under the radar...I would say this article sums it all up with NO FANFARE...
Jeffrey: Washington is committed to friendly countries and the need for an independent Iraq a sovereign, pluralistic
06 December, 2011 11:04:00
Jeffrey: Washington is committed to friendly countries and the need for an independent Iraq a sovereign, pluralistic Said U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, James Jeffrey said the United States have great confidence in the institutions of the Iraqi state, stressing the role of free media in the face of challenges that may occur in Iraq. In an interview, Jeffrey said there were threats to the ideology of political pressure and threats, so it is very important to have free media part of any solution can be reached.
For the security situation in general and diplomat said Jeffrey said the United States and friendly countries in the region is fully committed to the need for an independent Iraq, united, sovereign, pluralistic, democratic, and federal, that is what the Iraqi people sought and approved by the UN Security Council.
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Building a stable Iraq
By Nouri al-Maliki, Published: December 4 Baghdad
We stand at the threshold of a monumental juncture in the Iraqi-American relationship.
As American troops depart in accordance with the Troops Withdrawal Agreement of 2008, we begin a new chapter based, as President Obama noted, on "mutual interests and mutual respect." The decision to implement the agreement came after negotiations held with respect for each side's sovereign and political decisions.
In the coming months, we must mutually focus on economic growth
Iraq has progressed to the stage of state building.
The struggle for reconstruction is no less daunting than the struggle for security. We are working to breach barriers that impede investment so this vision can become a reality. I am working diligently with our Investment Commission to ensure the rights of foreign investors and to create an environment conducive to investment.
I believe these can be solved by combining and expanding the powers of the provinces while adhering to the unity of the state. Disputes concerning our constitution need to be solved through political means.
A solution to the debates surrounding hydrocarbon is paramount to Iraq's economic growth. I have supported legislation, which has been sent to the Council of Representatives, that would regulate this vital industry and resources commensurate with national partnership and the equitable distribution of wealth.
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Allawi: ready for reconciliation with al-Maliki if a waiver of his
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Tuesday, 06 k 1 2011 10:49 GMT
Existing Iraqi President Iyad Allawi Alsumaria News / Baghdad Announced that the Iraqi leader Ayad Allawi, Tuesday, its willingness to reconcile with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in the case of renunciation of his positions against him, believing that this is a golden time for genuine reconciliation, while warning of tensions with no end other than reconciliation.
Iraq: towards a final settlement of a debt
The First Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Iraq, the appearance of Mohammed Saleh, that «one of Iraq's debt will close permanently at the earliest opportunity, after Baghdad had succeeded in getting rid of most of its debt, leaving only small amounts under negotiation».
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Joey: Let me share some great news about the banks....Are the banks ready...you bet they are...
Calls to activate the role of private banks in economic development 05/12/2011 BAGHDAD - Hussein al-Tamimi Tgb
Rising chorus for the need to work to promote mechanisms of action of private banks in the country, for its prominent role in the process of economic boom, through the services provided to the production and service sectors, at the time called economic experts that exclusive private banks on the basis of solid, and offers advanced services and fast to the public beneficiaries.
Economic expert Qasim Khazraji told (morning): The contribution of private sector banks in the economic and social development is very important, especially in the phase shift which we live today, pointing to the importance of supporting the private and public sectors of these banks to continue and grow in their activities and the development of its business for the better Sectors economic growth began gradually and the global attention towards Iraq has been growing remarkably, which imposes the need for access to private banks is reached by international banks.
He added, the private banks expectations of investment major development but that the material (28) of the Banking Act now to prevent these aspirations has asked banks modified has to understand the central bank that, but did not get modified to the day, indicating that these banks was founded to work with a capital-funded of the Iraqi private sector and contributed to the capital without any burden on the State and that the private sector banks have worked for the investment of private sector funds in the creation of these banks are using their money and their potential in the service of society and national economy, and there must be encouraged and bringing it to the ranks of international banks , especially since it is characterized by the spread over a wide area of Iraq to provide its services to all sectors where they exist in different orientations commercial, industrial, agricultural and construction sector, services and other.
He noted that the private banks a prominent role in the operation of other institutions such as insurance companies and the stock market and has a distinct role in the transfer of shares in the Iraqi market for securities and the feet of investors to buy shares, one of the major investments in front of the citizen, and this service investment by the private sector investor Iraqi and foreign, as they are required to have greater freedom to develop its business, although it started years ago to work for the purchase of banking systems and comprehensive use of accounts and electronic linking its branches network communications via satellite, in which the count of the security situation use the sites outside of Iraq to put his accounts in the sites honest and connect them with the branches and his administration, public agencies in Iraq and imposed here that are homogenous with the public sector.
He Khazraji saying that the financial sector banking civil works funds of the Iraqi private sector and have an active role in the fight against unemployment and employment of graduates with specialties business, financial, legal and graduates of technical disciplines in the accounts and systems programming and disciplinary engineering to work within its staff and has a role in the operation of local employment, He confirmed that some banks recycles ATMs ((ATM and contracting with international companies to service ATMs and management of withdrawals from these devices all over the world, and payments for their purchases using the cards, MasterCard and Visa Card and put it in reach of its customers which is accomplishing an important and newly measured years of age These banks institution in the country, and drew attention to enable them to build relationships with many banks and Arab world to work as reporters notwithstanding the conditions of economic sanctions against the former and the continued existence of Iraq under the table of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations was still an obstacle in front, though the exchange banks to provide all banking services to its customers of citizens within and outside of Iraq from internal and external remittances and letters of credit and letters of guarantee and development processes, etc., as it is moving in its activity, according to the operations of the Central Bank to deal in the fight against inflation.
He pointed to the need to expand the banks use depositors' funds in the operations re-investment and the granting of loans, advances and overdrafts in trade accounts and discount bills of exchange and open letters of credit and the issuance of letters of guarantee internal and external financing the purchase of private cars and productivity, housing, and has thus contributed to the economic activities of the various sectors within Iraq . It also must work to create cadres of banking intern and sophisticated wider than it is through their participation in the sessions banking inside and outside Iraq, noting that many of these banks worked to invest their money in buying bonds, government debt of the various an effective contribution to support the publication of the Ministry of Finance The Iraqi Central Bank of remittances Alkhoznip. And called for a study supported by a unified economic policy and raise some of the barriers from the private sector to exercise active role in the construction and reconstruction and overall development.
Joey: What did Shabibi say his #1 tool for fighting inflation is.....the Reevaluation of his currency and he has set the banks up to make this possible....
Baghdad: banks calls for the cancellation ceiling of bank credit The Chairman of the Board of Directors «North Bank for Finance and Investment» Nawzad David Fattah, dry, to broaden the base of government support for the Iraqi private banking sector, through bank credits granted to them without reference to a specified ceiling. He noted that this support will contribute to the development of activity in the sector to become more effective. The dry statement to «life»: «sector welcomes the decision of raising the ceiling of bank credit to four million dollars, but he would not be feasible for the private Iraqi banks active in the area of finance and lending, in its quest to secure the requirements of project funding, as the post the private banking sector in financing development projects seem very limited and shall not exceed three percent, according to estimates by concerned ». He explained that the failure to determine the value of funds to private banks would support the infrastructure sector banking in ways that enhance opportunities for increasing its relationship to foreign trade, and make it more interactive and able to meet the exceptional circumstances experienced by the country, which is one of the most prominent challenges facing the economic sectors. He stressed dry on the need to «the development of standards for banks that meet the requirements for coverage of open letters of credit it, and a performance sober, accuracy and speed in delivery, and the level of confidence of customers and the amount of capital and its commitment to international standards, which confirms the Central Bank of Iraq need to adhere to the terms of prevention against corruption and poor management and transparency, in addition to the set of values set by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision ». He pointed out that the Iraqi banking sector is expected to testify in the coming years changes the quality of the investment climate, in the light of the increasing income of the financial resources after the increase of oil exports and raise the prices of oil, which requires the willingness of banks to raise the proportion of its dealings banking at all levels, and therefore emphasize the importance of the launch of bank credit and not identified a specific ceiling.
Joey: Woohoo....BASEL COMMITTEE ON BANKING SUPERVISION...Basel ---
You want an RV....this is where our RV comes from......there has to be money in the banks.....so they can loan money.....if you loan money...they borrow money..start businesses.....they put more even money in the bank...thats how you grow a country..a government Joey...think about all they have done.......and now this...
06-12-2011 | (Voice of Iraq) - Add a comment - Baghdad (news) The International Federation of Iraqi businessmen that the IMF adopt a new organization for the development of the Iraqi private sector and put through the economic policy of the country.
The head of the International Federation of Iraqi businessmen punitive Hamid said in a statement (of the Agency news) on Tuesday: the International Monetary Fund will adopt a new organization sponsoring the Iraqi economy through the development of its private sector and the development of the economic policy of the country, adding: This will be done in agreement with the Iraqi government as a result of the government's inability to draw a clear economic policy.
He said the President of the International Federation of businessmen Iraq: The main objective of the adoption of this organization is to energize the private sector and engage with the public sector in the investment process and the reconstruction of the country, is certain: it will put the Iraqi economy, the general line and on the march, which kept pace with the evolution in the world and regional countries.
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, known in English as Class Relations, in French as , is a 1984 film by the French filmmaking duo of Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet. It is based on Franz Kafka's unfinished first novel, Amerika.

The German filmmaker Harun Farocki appears as one of the leads, and the film also features a cameo from American experimental filmmaker Thom Andersen.

Farocki made a documentary about the filming process, .

Cast
 Christian Heinisch as Karl Roßmann
 Nazzareno Bianconi as Giacomo
 Mario Adorf as Onkel
 Laura Betti as Brunelda
 Harun Farocki as Delamarche
 Manfred Blank as Robinson
  as Heizer
 Anna Schnell as Line
 Klaus Traube as Kapitän
 Georg Brintrup as Student
 Hermann Hartmann as Oberkassierer
 Gérard Semaan as Schubal
 Jean-François Quinque as Stewart
 Villi Vöbel as Pollunder

Style
As Franz Kafka never visited the United States, the film was intentionally shot in Europe, with the bulk of shooting occurring in Germany. The film features prominently architecture, flora and costuming (including a policeman in a bobby helmet) that is unlikely to be found in the United States. Only a handful of shots were shot on location in the United States, including the Statue of Liberty and the Missouri River.  Though Huillet and Straub are both French, the film was shot in German, the book's original language.

The film was shot on black-and-white 35mm Kodak film stock by French cinematographer William Lubtchansky. Like all other Straub-Huillet films, it only uses location sound recorded at the same time as the image, emphasizing cinema's documentary nature over the pictorial.

Awards
The film was entered into the 34th Berlin International Film Festival where it won an Honourable Mention.

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Samuel McDaniel (born 9 December 1995) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Hobart Chargers of the NBL1 South. He played college basketball for Southeastern Community College and Louisiana–Monroe.

Early life
Born in Hobart, Tasmania, McDaniel grew up in Adelaide, South Australia, and attended Southern Vales Christian College in the suburb of Morphett Vale. He played in the Central ABL for the Southern Tigers between 2012 and 2014.

College career
Between 2014 and 2016, McDaniel played college basketball for Southeastern Community College. He averaged 13 points and 8.2 rebounds during his sophomore year.

For his junior season, McDaniel transferred to Louisiana–Monroe. In 65 games over two seasons, he averaged 13.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists for the Warhawks.

Professional career
In May 2018, McDaniel joined the Mount Gambier Pioneers of the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL). In eight games, he averaged 16.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

In August 2018, McDaniel joined Melbourne United as a development player for the 2018–19 NBL season. He appeared in 12 games during the season.

After playing for the Sandringham Sabres during the 2019 NBL1 season, McDaniel re-joined United for the 2019–20 NBL season as a fully contracted player. He averaged 1.4 points in 19 games.

In August 2020, McDaniel re-signed with United for the 2020–21 NBL season. He played a key role on the defensive end during the season and helped Melbourne win the championship.

On 1 July 2021, McDaniel signed a three-year deal with the Tasmania JackJumpers, a franchise entering the NBL for the first time in 2021–22. Following the NBL season, he joined the Hobart Chargers of the NBL1 South and helped them win the 2022 championship while earning grand final MVP honours.

In the 2022–23 NBL season, McDaniel appeared in 14 games for the JackJumpers. Following the season, he declined the player option on his contract. He then re-joined the Chargers for the 2023 NBL1 South season.

Personal life
McDaniel's father, Wayne McDaniel, also played in the NBL for the Adelaide 36ers, Geelong Supercats, Newcastle Falcons and Hobart Devils.

References

External links
NBL profile

1995 births
Living people
Australian men's basketball players
Australian expatriate basketball people in the United States
Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks men's basketball players
Melbourne United players
Shooting guards
Small forwards
Tasmania JackJumpers players


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WhatsApp is working on a Boomerang feature like the one on Instagram
Odunayo Ezekiel 08/08/2019
Just after announcing that it will be adding its name to the social media platforms it owns, Instagram feature turn standalone app – Boomerang will be making a debut on WhatsApp soon. This is not the first time a feature on a Facebook-owned app will be crossing to another one of its apps. Since they are both going to be carrying the 'from Facebook' suffix, they might as well share some features. right? WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging platforms with billions of users all over the world. On the other hand, Boomerang was first seen on Instagram in 2014 and by 2015 it was available as a standalone app from Instagram.
Read More: WhatsApp support for Android Gingerbread and iOS 7 ends 2020
This is not the first time Whatsapp is adopting a feature from Instagram. In 2017, WhatsApp started a 'Status' feature which is virtually the same as 'Instagram Stories' that was introduced six months earlier.
Let's talk about the Boomerang feature for a second, this feature takes after a traditional boomerang. It takes a short video that is then played forward and backward in a loop. The feature will be available on WhatsApp under the video type section only if the duration is less than 7 seconds. You can then send the Boomerang video to your contacts, groups or status.
This feature is not available yet but it is likely to reach the WhatsApp Beta users first. It will be a nice addition considering it will give users a new feature to play with. Looking at the success it had with Instagram, you can expect the same on WhatsApp too


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24 Books You Need to Read in 2021
With 2020 officially in the rearview mirror, we can all feel hopeful for what the New Year has in store. (First, though, it's time to let out the world's longest exhale.) For readers, 2021 is poised to be all the more exciting, with new releases from the likes of Kazuo Ishiguro and Lauren Groff—not to mention many can't-miss debuts—on the horizon. If you're still putting together your Goodreads wish list for the year, make sure to consider some of these anticipated titles.
Missed our best books of 2020? Check our list here.
The Rib King by Ladee Hubbard
It's the early 20th century, and the Barclays, an upper-crust white household with an all-Black staff, are teetering on the edge of financial ruin. In a last-ditch effort to save the family, Mr. Barclay decides to mass-market their cook Miss Mamie's delicious rib sauce, complete with an illustration of their groundskeeper, August Sitwell, on the label—without offering either employee a dime of the proceeds. The result: a searing exploration of racial exploitation and betrayal.
Out January 19
The Divines by Ellie Eaton
Decades after her teenage boarding school days in the English countryside, Josephine—now a married career woman in Los Angeles—feels compelled to return to the now-shuttered institution where she lived out her adolescence. But as she revisits the final weeks leading up to the scandal that shut down the school, Josephine's present-day life begins to unravel.
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The Removed by Brandon Hobson
Ecco Press
Every year, the Echotas commemorate their teenage son Ray-Ray's death by police shooting with a family bonfire. Now, with both remaining children grown and each grappling with their own addiction, their mother, Maria, attempts to call the family together once more. Blurring the boundaries between the tangible and the spiritual, Brandon Hobson's latest novel draws on Cherokee folklore to offer a moving meditation on family, home, and ancestral trauma.
Milk Fed by Melissa Broder
From the author of The Pisces, a novel about a woman who channels her self-loathing into a romance with a merman, comes a read about a woman who, in an effort to stop channeling her self-loathing into calorie counting, channels it instead into a fascination with an Orthodox Jewish frozen yogurt shop worker. According to the publisher, the burgeoning relationship between the two women is "marked by mirrors, mysticism, mothers, milk, and honey." Color us intrigued.
Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy by Rachel Ricketts
Atria Books
Let's face it: The brutality of 2020 has left a lot of us craving spiritual guidance. At the same time, we've also been through a racial reckoning that has led us to divest from beloved thought leaders, brands, and other erstwhile sources of solace. What's a guru-seeking girl to do? Enter Rachel Ricketts's ultimate how-to manual, subtitled Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy, which tackles fighting against injustice while staying spiritually grounded. FYI, Mandy Moore and Elizabeth Gilbert are already fans.
Out February 2
Kink: Stories by Multiple Authors
Just in time for Valentine's Day comes a can't-miss collection of short stories about love and desire. If the idea of reading a kink-themed anthology scares you, consider the fact that the list of contributors is a veritable who's who of the literary world: Alexander Chee, Roxane Gay, Carmen Maria Machado, Chris Kraus, and Brandon Taylor are all represented in this volume.
No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood
The title is a bit of a misnomer: Everyone is bound to be talking about this first novel from Patricia Lockwood, the poet and author of the memoir Priestdaddy. In it, a social media superstar travels the world meeting her fans—until two urgent texts from her mother pierce the delicate bubble of her online life.
Out February 16
Klara and the Sun: A novel by Kazuo Ishiguro
In Kazuo Ishiguro's latest book, the titular Klara is an Artificial Friend who sits on a store shelf and waits for someone to purchase her. The resulting meditation on loneliness and the meaning of love is sure to be yet another tour de force from the award-winning Never Let Me Go author.
Out March 2
Mona by Pola Oloixarac
Bored of the awestruck, exotic-pet quality of her status as an acclaimed woman writer of color at an elite university, Mona seizes the chance to escape to an isolated Swedish village to vie for "the most important literary award in Europe." But when she gets there, she soon realizes that her inner demons have followed her across the globe. We can't wait to get our hands on Pola Oloixarac's sly, unnerving new novel.
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Lurkers by Sandi Tan
Soho Press
In this new title by the director of the genre-defying documentary Shirkers, the inhabitants of a suburban Los Angeles neighborhood grapple with anger, loneliness, and a creepy drama teacher over the course of several decades. If that seems vague, perhaps it would help to know that writers as disparate as Kevin Kwan, Megan Abbott, and Elif Batuman count themselves among the novel's biggest fans.
Out March 30
Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia
Flatiron Books
When Jeanette agrees to take in the daughter of a neighbor detained by ICE, she is suddenly forced to reckon with her complicated ties to her mother—herself an immigrant—and her grandmother who still lives in Cuba. Following three generations of Cuban women from Mexico to Miami, Gabriela Garcia's debut novel promises to be a sweeping tour de force about addiction, displacement, and the legacy of trauma.
Caul Baby by Morgan Jerkins
You don't get to be a New York Times best-selling author and preeminent cultural critic by accident: Morgan Jerkins's first two books, her debut essay collection, This Will Be My Undoing, and the memoir Wandering in Strange Lands, challenged us to rethink the way we talk about race and gender. Now, the author's fiction debut—an otherworldly tale about Black motherhood, magic, and gentrification—is poised to do the same.
Out April 6
We Are Watching Eliza Bright by A.E. Osworth
Is Eliza Bright a brilliant self-taught video game coder or an existential threat to the entire gaming industry? It depends on who you ask. After going public with an instance of harassment at her workplace, Fancy Dog Games, Eliza becomes a champion to women everywhere—and public enemy number one to the subreddit of male gamers narrating A.E. Osworth's unputdownable Gamergate-inspired debut novel.
Out April 13
Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri
The boundary-pushing author's first new novel in nearly a decade—and her first book originally written in Italian and then translated into English—charts a year in its main character's life as she wavers between attachment and alienation. A loner living in an unspecified Italian city, the unnamed woman observes her surroundings and relationships as if from a remove. The result: a lyrical meditation on language and solitude.
Pop Song: Adventures in Art & Intimacy by Larissa Pham
Artist and lit world phenom Larissa Pham's debut essay collection is like a literary mixtape, which makes its title all the more apt. In her pieces about travel, sex, loss, and inner work, Pham builds a magpie-like nest out of cultural references. The works Anne Carson, Frank Ocean, and James Turrell all feature in these pages, culminating in a volume that feels comfortingly worn-in and relatably restless.
Out May 4
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
With an adaptation at Hulu already in the works, Zakiya Dalila Harris's upcoming debut is a can't-miss title for 2021. When Nella Rogers, an editorial assistant at Wagner Books, meets new employee Hazel, she's thrilled to no longer be the only Black girl at work. But before long, Hazel catapults to the position of office favorite, and Nella is receiving threatening messages: "LEAVE WAGNER. NOW."
Out June 1
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell
After a year rife with NXIVM exposés and QAnon conspiracy theories, it's safe to say that many of us have cults on the brain. How do we spot them? How do we avoid them? According to Wordslut author Amanda Montell, we may already be too late: From our workout classes to our Instagram feeds, the language of fanatical groups is all around us. In this juicy read, Montell breaks down linguistic and verbal techniques used by the cultish communities that influence our behaviors every day.
Out June 15
Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir by Akwaeke Emezi
Name a writer more essential to the recent landscape of contemporary fiction—and more prolific—than Akwaeke Emezi has been over the last five years. (Seriously, I'll wait.) Now, the author of Freshwater and The Death of Vivek Oji is coming out with a sure-to-stun memoir, subtitled A Black Spirit Memoir, about navigating success, gender, and self.
Impostor Syndrome: A Novel by Kathy Wang
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With Family Trust, her debut novel, Wang established herself as a skilled satirist of the Northern Californian dream. This year, Wang's sophomore effort sees those same tendencies take a turn for the sinister in this cat-and-mouse story about Alice, a low-level Silicon Valley employee who stumbles upon a company secret—and the upper-level employee who may be exploiting it.
Filthy Animals: Stories by Brandon Taylor
A self-described short story writer at heart, the author of last year's acclaimed Real Life returns to his creative home turf with this volume of linked tales about young Midwestern creatives struggling to find their way in the face of cancer, polyamory, and other dilemmas of varying severity. Even if you're not usually a reader of short stories, this is a collection you won't want to miss.
Afterparties: Stories by Anthony Veasna So
With his debut collection of stories about Cambodian-Americans grappling with inherited trauma coming out this year, Anthony Veasna So was an acclaimed young writer poised to skyrocket to literary stardom. So passed away in December 2020, but his work lives on. And with Brit Bennett, George Saunders, and Mary Karr—among others—singing its praises, Afterparties has staked its claim as a 2021 title not to be missed.
Out August 3
Matrix by Lauren Groff
As the author of Fates and Furies, Florida, and several other novels and story collections, Lauren Groff has drawn acclaim as a chronicler of intimacy, Floridian weirdness, and utopian ideals. This fall, she's adding "life in a nunnery" to the list of her areas of literary expertise. Following a young woman who gets cast out of the royal court at the height of the Middle Ages, Matrix takes the stuff of stilted historical fiction and spins it into a mesmerizing study of faith, passion, and violence.
Out September 21
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
After publishing Normal People, Rooney mused about the possibility of becoming "one of those people who writes two novels in their 20s then never writes anything else again." Fortunately for all of us, it seems she's changed her mind. Out this year, the lauded novelist's third novel follows (what else?) several young people in Ireland with uncertain futures as they navigate their personal lives against a precarious socioeconomic backdrop. As much as she resists the title, Rooney's new book may just cement her status as a leading voice of the millennial generation.
Out September 7
Start your year off right by adding these new releases to your list.
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7 of the Best Caribbean Books for Your 2021 Reading List
Explore new cultures in the new year.From Oprah Magazine
25 Books by Black Authors That Should Be Required Reading
From fantasy to non-fiction, these are the best books by Black writers to put on your TBR list. From Woman's Day
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The hair colors, shapes, and styles you can expect to see once spring officially arrives.From Harper's BAZAAR
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Tracking all the top fashion ads of the upcoming season.From Harper's BAZAAR
The 40 Most Iconic TV Wardrobes of All Time
From Olivia Pope's power suits to Blair Waldorf's headbands.From Harper's BAZAAR
Netflix Will Release New Original Movies Every Week in 2021
Who needs the theater?
The Coolest Manicure Ideas to Try This Spring
Nail art ideas and color trends straight from the spring 2021 runways.From Harper's BAZAAR
The best drugstore makeup primers for a flawless complexion and a very happy wallet.From Harper's BAZAAR
All the Celebrity Babies We Welcomed in 2021
Hollywood's new class is here. Originally Appeared on Glamour
Georgia May Jagger Signs With CAA Fashion
The Hollywood agency's fashion division has also signed Marquita Pring, the Dominican-American model and activist.
Camilla Talks About Her Love of Reading as She Launches a New Royal Book Club
The Duchess of Cornwall says that she has been contacted by people from all over the world since releasing her lockdown reading lists last year.
The Weekly Covet: What We're Reading Now
Books that our editors are loving and highly suggest you snap up ASAP. From Town & Country
21 Photos That Turn 100 in 2021
Take a peek behind the curtain to see what life was like 100 years ago. From Esquire
The 33 most anticipated Netflix original movies coming in 2021
Stars from Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence to Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot will be in movies together that can only be seen on Netflix.
Why Stretching Each Day Is the Healthiest Habit You Can Commit to in 2021
It's okay if you haven't touched your toes in years. Here's why (and how!) to get started.From Prevention
The Best Haircuts for Women in 2021
From Honolulu to Boston, here are the most popular styles women are asking for.Originally Appeared on Glamour
Food Network's Katie Lee Is Already Serving Baby Iris Green Eggs & Ham
Food Network star Katie Lee Biegel just welcomed daughter Iris in September, so the little one isn't quite ready to enjoy her mom's delicious cooking. But when we caught up with the co-host of The Kitchen, it's clear that the new mom is doing everything she can to feed her daughter's mind in the meantime, […]


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WHAT HAPPENED TO MY MAIL?
WOW, do we get asked that question a lot! This video was made by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and shows just how the USPS handles mail on a daily basis. As you watch this it will also show why some mail pieces get damaged or even lost!
EMAIL IS BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, RIGHT?
Have you ever read this - "Please consider the environment before printing this email" in someones email signature? It begs to ask the question... Is digital media worse for the environment than print? Check out this information from PBS.org and judge for yourself.


Hope you're all enjoying the first week of August and looking forward to something fun this weekend! I'm off to Mexico to celebrate my best friend's bachelorette party, so stay tuned for that recap. I'm sure there will be plenty to share! The summer certainly is flying by and it's crazy to think that a mere two weeks ago Jeff and I were cruising along this famous lake in a picturesque boat that was so chic in its classic style. Climbing aboard, it felt like we were in a photo shoot for some fabulous Italian fashion designer but more on that in a bit.
In case you weren't following along on my Instagram Stories, I spent most of July traveling through the South of France and parts of Italy...photographing it all! So, it was a work trip but we managed to find the time for some fun and exploring in between shoots. I know it was a quick turn around since returning home last week, but I couldn't wait to release these brand new aerials from Lake Como into the Á la Plage series. To celebrate, I am sharing today's Travel Guide with all of my best input on how to enjoy Lake Como to the fullest. Lets dive in, shall we?
Driving to Lake Como, located in North Italy, just outside of Milan, you will quite literally exclaim "It's gorgeous!" as it begins to come into view. I know, I did. The lake is shaped like an inverted Y. If you need a bit more clarity on that, the way it was explained to me is the lake has two "legs," Como in the South-West and Lecco in the South-East, which join together at Colico in the North. It makes sense when you see it, trust me.
I admit it. I was spoiled by my experience at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo and therefore must focus my full attention on elaborating on its behalf. It is my one and only recommendation of places to stay while visiting Lake Como. After a dazzling drive through the various villages surrounding the lake, we arrived to this stunning hotel and were not at all disappointed.
Though we had studied their beautiful website quite thoroughly, I don't think either of us were prepared for the grandiosity of the place. Soaring up 6 stories, the grand hotel looked fresh (we learned it was renovated just a few years prior) and had vibrant orange awnings and meticulously maintained purple and white flowers all along the staircase up to the lobby. The bellman took our luggage except for our handbags, which I passed off to Jeff right away, so I could start photographing everything I saw, giddily.
We arrived at the lobby and were greeted by the hotel manager, as well as our private concierge for the stay. I mean, you literally cannot find better hospitality anywhere! Apparently the owner of the hotel, Valentina, had gotten wind of our arrival and kindly wanted to make sure we had a superb stay. Upon entering our suite, we learned that it was the Bellagio Corner Suite and that it provided an exclusive view of the "pearl of the lake," also known as the town of Bellagio.
Needless to say, the room was stunning with plush couches and a large wooden built-in table stacked with classic books. Right outside the room was a large corner terrace with a table, private jacuzzi, and glass walls that gave an unobstructed view of the lake below, and as promised, the town of Bellagio in the distance, lit up in the evening sun with its pink, yellow and orange buildings.
After recovering from the beauty that was our suite, we did a quick change into our suits to head down to Tremezzo's famous floating pool, which quite literally rests on the lake's surface. To learn more about the pool, click here and learn more about the hotel itself, look no further than right here.
Bellagio: Anyone you know who has been to Lake Como will tell you, Bellagio is a must see. Located exactly halfway between the two southernmost branches of the lake, Bellagio is a picturesque stone village perched on the strip of land where the lake becomes a "Y." Lined along the lake with some of the world's most beautiful villas, everywhere you turned in this historic village is eye-candy.
Tour the Lake Como by Boat: The best way to take it all in is by boat, and I recommend Como Classic Boats to do it in the upmost style. A captain will be at your service to shuttle you around the lake and share all of the most important facts and yes...they'll also point out George and Amal's place.
All the Villas: Villas are everywhere and they are ripe for your viewing pleasure, especially from the vantage point of the boat.
One of my favorite's was Villa del Balbianello, which fun fact (for some) was featured in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones. I haven't seen it but thought I'd share, in case anyone thought it looked familiar.
Another stunner, Villa la Cassinella, is available for weddings and private events. Just an FYI to anyone in the midst of nuptial planning, and please don't hesitate to invite me. I'd be happy to step ashore for the celebration.
Okay, you'll have to forgive the lack of pictures here, I guess I was too busy enjoying every bite as the food truly was divine everywhere we went.
Dimmidisì - "Just say yes" to a truly indulgent private dinner for two at Grand Hotel Tremezzo, who offers a collection of enchanting, private spots to dine and take in the romantic atmosphere of Lake Como all the while indulging in a truly gourmet experience.
La Vita e' Bella - For something a little less fancy but still delicious, we found this gem of a restaurant on Piazza Domenico Croggi. Although the menu was traditional Italian, there was also plenty of healthy items like salads and vegetarian options.
La Fabbrica del Gelato - There is an unsaid but completely understood rule when visiting Italy, and I mean anywhere in Italy. You must eat gelato. After many insisting recommendations of it being "The Best!" on the lake, we stopped into this small but super cute gelato shop in Lenno. It did not disappoint.
Literally anywhere and everywhere...you're in Lake Como!
Thank you so much for joining me on my Lake Como Travel Guide and I invite you all to take in all of the latest aerials from this glamourous destination. I can't wait to hear what everyone's favorites are!