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Do you know a student who has gone above and beyond to succeed? Nominate them for the Nottinghamshire Live Education Awards
The awards are launched today and a ceremony will be held in December
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Principal Stuart Anderson pictured outside Bluecoat Wollaton Academy in Wollaton, Nottingham (Image: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post)
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The brilliant work and achievements of our best secondary schools and further education colleges will once again be celebrated with the launch today of the Nottinghamshire Live Education Awards 2019.
In partnership with headline sponsors the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, we want to hear about the outstanding students, teachers and other individuals who have made a real difference or gone that extra mile to succeed.
Nominations are open now in 11 different categories, including 'science and engineering,' 'inspirational teacher of the year,' and 'most improved student.'
You can nominate a young person or a member of staff for the 2019 competition by filling in our quick and easy online form at www.nottinghamshireliveeducationawards.co.uk.
Entries will be open until Friday, November 15, after which our independent judging panel will come up with a shortlist of contenders in each category, who will be invited to a glittering final at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nottingham on Wednesday, December 11.
In addition, the coveted 'student of the year' award will be announced on the night having been selected from all the entries we receive for young people over the next few weeks, honouring an exceptional individual or outstanding achievement.
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Last year's coveted headteacher of the year award went to Stuart Anderson, principal at Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, who said he had been "humbled" by the accolade.
He said he thought his award had encapsulated the hard work of children and staff, all of whom had contributed to a huge improvement in results over recent years - with an "outstanding" rating from Ofsted amongst the highlights in the last 18 months.
Stuart added: "I am especially glad that children across Nottingham now have a better chance than ever before of attending a good or outstanding school thanks to the work happening in schools each day.
"These awards are wonderfully helpful in capturing that good work, which often goes unseen."
A spokesman for Nottingham Trent University, which is sponsoring the 'student of the year' award, said: "Recognising and celebrating the achievements of young people is essential to encourage future generations to develop aspirations, ambitions and to contribute to the success of this city and beyond.
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"One of our strategic aims is to grow future talent and we are committed to develop the knowledge, skills and resilience of our all students to play a positive role in society.
"We are proud to have been named University of the Year 2019 in the Guardian University Awards. This prestigious award comes after we received the Times and Sunday Times Modern University of the Year 2018 and the coveted Times Higher Education University of the Year 2017. We are also rated Gold in Teaching Excellence Framework – the highest ranking available.
"It is an honour to be involved in these awards supporting the success of young people from across Nottinghamshire."
Meanwhile, Professor Jeremy Gregory, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Arts, at University of Nottingham, which is sponsoring this year's new 'arts and humanities' category said the awards were an opportunity to shine a light on the hard work that students and teachers do throughout the year, some of which goes unnoticed.
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Professor Gregory added: "We are particularly pleased to be sponsoring the new award category in recognition of the importance of subjects like history, English, languages and music for education - and beyond.
"The arts and humanities offer a rich diversity of opportunities within the curriculum, which help us to understand what it means to be human and assist us to articulate ourselves clearly, apply ourselves creatively and work collaboratively.
"The broad range of skills acquired are valuable in all sorts of contexts and Nottingham, as a highly creative city, is a great place to study them."
Mike Sassi, editor of Nottinghamshire Live said he was really looking forward to hearing about the superb work going on in education throughout the area.
He added: "I urge everyone to get online now and make those all-important nominations. Best of luck to everyone who is put forward this year."
The full list of categories for the Nottinghamshire Live Education Awards 2019 is as follows:
This award celebrates the achievements of students working in science or engineering. It should include consideration of both coursework and extra-curricular activities.
ARTS AND HUMANITIES - Sponsored by University of Nottingham
This award celebrates the achievements of students working in arts or humanities subjects. It should include consideration of both coursework and extra-curricular activities. (It is distinct from the Creative Excellence award in that it focuses specifically on subjects that are taught as part of the curriculum.)
SPORTING EXCELLENCE
This category looks to recognise excellence in sport. Judges are looking for both achievement and for evidence of the leadership, courage, determination and ability that are required to succeed as part of a team or individual sport.
This award recognises excellence across creative disciplines including music, theatre, performing arts and creative writing. Judges are particularly interested in creativity outside of curricular or exam-based courses.
This category recognises young people who have overcome significant obstacles to achieve their own success.
MOST IMPROVED STUDENT
This category recognises students who have surprised both themselves and their teachers by improving their performance in any aspect of school life.
This award is for a individual, class, year group or whole school who play an active role in their local community. That may be through raising money for charity, performing in the community, helping others in the community or working together to make their local community a better place.
INSPIRATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
This award recognises teachers who engage and inspire young people to fulfil their potential.Their drive and ability sets them apart - and has the potential to change young lives for the better.
SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR
This category recognises excellence among non-teaching staff who provide support for young people. They play an essential part in the life of the school. The work they do benefits both their school and the community it seeks to represent.
KEEP IT GREEN
This award is for students and young people who have embraced sustainability and the need to help save our planet for future generations. They may have undertaken a detailed project to promote renewable energy - or a simple scheme to grow vegetables outside their classroom. Whatever the case, they are helping to sustain our environment.
HEADTEACHER OF THE YEAR
This award recognises headteachers who provide inspirational leadership. We are looking for an outstanding individual who motivates staff and young people right across his or her school. This teacher will bring learning to life - and will ensure both students and colleagues fulfil their potential.
STUDENT OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Nottingham Trent University
The Nottinghamshire Live Student of the Year will be selected by the judging panel from all of the nominations received across the student-related categories. No nominations are required for this prestigious award.
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Bay business chamber champions action plan to combat scourge
What can you do to fight crime? Criminals are smart, so we need to be smarter. With that in mind, business leaders, residents, government officials and civil society have pledged to work together to root out crime in Nelson Mandela Bay.
The plan – to be championed by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber – was not based on talkshops but rather on a blueprint, budgets, a task team and active citizens, chamber CEO Nomkhita Mona said on Thursday.
Anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee said these were pivotal to a successful campaign.
"If we are going to wait for the police to make South Africa a safer country, we are doomed," he said.
"We have to change our mindset because we can sit here and point fingers at the police, the mayor and the government, but we can only win this war if we take a stand and become active citizens and play our roles in our communities."
The action plan – and a working committee to drive the project – was announced at a breakfast meeting at the Nelson Mandela University Business School on Thursday.
Many of those attending spoke about the sophistication of criminals, their street smarts and how the public had to be smarter and harness technology in the fight against crime.
Mona said an anti-crime committee had been established as part of the How to Build a City series of dialogues – a partnership between the chamber, Nelson Mandela University and The Herald that was aimed at finding practical ways to develop the metro.
She said a working group of about 15 members was being set up to combat the rampant crime in the city.
"From the breakfast, we identified and invited some of the stakeholders we thought could add value to the working group and, secondly, we tried to involve a broad range of stakeholders so that we're not talking to the same people," Mona said.
In terms of a working plan, it had been established during the meeting that there was an existing safety and security master plan drafted by the municipality that could be reviewed and used together with the university's campus safety plan as a blueprint.
"It will only be after our second meeting that we will know where to start," she said.
They would also have a better idea of how much money was needed and could then devise strategies to raise funds.
NMU deputy vice-chancellor Lebogang Hashatse said it was important for the university to collaborate with external stakeholders to fight crime in the metro and on campus.
"If countries like Rwanda can overcome genocide, we can overcome crime – but that will require a lot of work, and where we come in as a university is starting off with [identifying] what it is that we as a university want to do."
He said crime prevented cities from growing and this needed to be addressed.
Hashatse said the university was already working with the Summerstrand Community Forum and Missionvale community members, and had recently joined the Special Rates Area in Central for the university's Bird Street campus.
Abramjee encouraged business, academia and civil society to take action to transform the areas in which they lived, and the greater South Africa.
"Thuma Mina will not work without you and me," he said.
Abramjee suggested additional strategies to include in the committee's plan of action. These included:
● Re-establishment of street committees that would work closely with the police;
● Establishment of an effective communication policy when it came to municipal officials;
● A strategy to recruit residents so they would form part of the plan; and
● Using technology to fight crime.
With regard to technology, he referred to apps such as the Namola crime-response app and other tech inventions.
"Criminals in South Africa are very innovative and if we could just use their creativity in a productive way, we can create a better South Africa because these people just don't stop," Abramjee said.
He said the Namola app worked at the press of a button. Once the alert button is pushed, the app – available for Android and iOS smartphones – makes use of your phone's built-in GPS to identify the closest response vehicle to your location and direct it to you.
The company also recently launched Namola Plus – a tracking device that can be attached to your car keys or put in your pocket so that when a criminal takes your phone, you can press the button on the device for two seconds and the Namola team will call the device, track you and alert and dispatch emergency services.
Mandy Miller Attorneys director Mandy Miller said she would be joining the committee and would contribute her expertise, which included understanding crime from the perpetrator's viewpoint.
"From the perspective of a criminal attorney who has seen and learnt a lot from clients about why they commit the crimes they do, I would like to suggest that we begin to think like criminals to [reduce] crime in our communities.
"It's no use for us to go into this plan of action with no knowledge of [the perpetrators' mindset]," she said.
Bay pastor and businessman Sabelo Stuurman called for prayer to be used as a tool to fight crime in communities.
Stuurman highlighted the influence of crime on the city's youth, with primary and high school boys being initiated into the skhothane culture of flashy spending on expensive clothing that often included consuming alcohol and drugs.
"There is a group of young children who call themselves izkhothane, who travel to the Boardwalk and a nearby garage to drink and do drugs," he said.
Mona said the committee would keep the public informed on its progress.
This article appeared in The Herlad of 30 August 2019 written by
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UVU Announces 2020 Trustee, Presidential Awards of Excellence
On Wednesday, May 13, President Astrid S. Tuminez announced the recipients of the Utah Valley University Awards of Excellence.
On Wednesday, May 13, President Astrid S. Tuminez announced the recipients of the Utah Valley University Awards of Excellence — the highest honor given by the university in recognition of an individual's commitment to exceptional care, accountability, and results.
President Tuminez spoke about each honoree's accomplishments during the Talk with Tuminez Town Hall.
Hilary Hungerford was congratulated for engaging students both in physical and virtual classrooms and through research. Her online classes bring students together in a way that allows them to feel connected to a community.
Shannon Mussett was honored for her rigorous and enthusiastic support of the UVU student community, her tireless work to broaden engaged-learning opportunities, and her commitment and devotion to teaching.
Dustin Berlin developed a self-sustaining online aviation program. His pioneering efforts led to the creation of a successful program that is cost-effective and engaging. He also pursued a federal contract to design training modules for the FAA.
Andrew Stone was honored for his efforts to remove financial barriers to student success. Under his leadership, UVU implemented Campus Logic software to reduce FASFA (Pell Grant) verification from two weeks to 2-3 days. He also led the restructuring of scholarship programs, improved campus-wide coordination of federal aid, private scholarships, grants, and waivers. His efforts have benefited thousands of students.
Christine Walker's award was given for her efforts to recruit more women into mathematics. Women are historically underrepresented in the field. She has also been instrumental in improving the preparation for UVU's college algebra courses and the pass rates for mathematics.
Tiffany Evans was recognized for removing barriers to student success — from overhauling the bell schedule to eliminate overlap and scheduling conflicts, to implementing a new math placement tool (ALEKS) and the Math 100R course. Her student-centered, results-oriented approach has led to high completion.
Baldomero Lago is the chief international officer at UVU and an associate member of the U.N. Department for Global Communications. His many achievements include bringing the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference to Salt Lake City. It was the first such conference held in the United States outside of New York.
Paul Weber is recognized as a beloved professor of physics. One student wrote, "Dr. Weber could read from the dictionary for an hour, and I would still sign up for his class." His engaging style and a classroom where respect and inclusivity are heralded were just portions of the reason for his selection. He is also the PI on a National Science Foundation-funded project to develop and teach nanotechnology at UVU.
Ken Sekaquaptewa's efforts were honored for his monumental efforts and programs that have helped Native American students at Utah Valley University. His efforts have benefited countless individuals as he has fostered relationships with the Native American community, tribal leaders, and government offices to create pathways for recruitment and student success. He also worked tirelessly to develop community outreach programs and events.
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Saudi women fight for their rights
Posted on August 4, 2012 by petrel41
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"Olympic Dreams" – Saudi Human Rights Defender – Samar Badawi
Animation of Saudi human rights defender Samar Badawi for the Front Line Defenders Olympics 2012 Campaign – www.sportshrd.org.
Samar Badawi is a leading woman human rights defender in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She participated in the 'right to drive' campaign and registered to vote in Saudi elections, both of which prompted authorities to act against her and generated threats and harassment.
To learn more, go to
www.frontlinedefenders.org/SamarBadawi
From Gulf News:
Saudi Arabia's Rosa Parks helps women speak up
The rights movement may not have achieved much in terms of legislative reform, but it has given women a platform to voice their views
By Mona Kareem
Since the 1990s, Saudi women have been demanding the right to drive cars, travel alone, and abolish the male guardianship system. The struggle was limited to certain women from less conservative communities. After the Arab Spring, with the driving campaign, Saudi women were able to make their demands heard through a larger number of people involved and with the help of media exposure; western and Arab. It was believed that they were leading what can be called a 'Saudi spring'.
Right after the Egyptian uprising, Saudi women worked online under the name 'Saudi Women Revolution' and although they started with bigger demands that sought radical changes to their status, gradually, the mild voices among them were able to dominate because they were less controversial and 'more reasonable', as some claim. Women were arrested and this was the easiest way to create leaders that exclusively were able to define the movement and its direction. A good example of that is Manal Al Sharif.
What has the movement achieved so far? Nothing when it comes to legislation, but a lot when it comes to having more women getting involved and speaking up. King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz promised that in the coming municipal elections (that have no set date) women would be able to contest and vote. The decision did not state whether those who wished to run for election needed permission from their male guardians.
Once again, women fall under the power of men and stay second class citizens. Eventually, this results in having a women's rights movement that is limited to families who are less conservative and more educated; a movement that unintentionally excludes many women of low-class, and of conservative families.
The Saudi women's movement has generated criticism. Several young voices have realised that the movement cannot contribute much if it stays limited to basic demands led by working women from the middle class. Some called on women to join male activists who are calling for reform in the kingdom, believing that the process of a true democracy is expected to grant women their rights and cannot be limited to changes within the political system.
Last year, people were drawing comparisons between historical movements and the movement by the Saudi women. A good example is the comparison with the civil rights movement in the US and how Al Sharif could be the Rosa Parks of Saudi Arabia. What such examples neglected, however, is how African-American women were fighting not only for their rights as women, but first, as people of colour experiencing racism.
Right now, many African-American women have been active, highlighting different issues related to violations of their rights as women and as women of colour. However, at that time, there was no possible way, no open space, for them to fight separately and work in a feminist movement not concerned with the rights of black people.
Lessons to learn
Global historical examples, especially western, might not be the closest to the Saudi example considering the cultural, social, political, and time differences. I recall how many Saudi women used to say that they were not aiming 'too high' for the time-being, but were asking to have the same rights that their Gulf counterparts had achieved, and specifically what Kuwaiti women had achieved.
The latter have always been socially involved, enjoying a greater level of freedom. They were able to get their political rights in 2005 and won four seats in the parliament three years ago.
In the Kuwaiti example, if there is a lesson to learn, it is that female activists were fighting for their rights without neglecting the calls for political reform. …
Having Saudi women drive cars was a good way to get attention and make a point. There was a line and it was crossed but there are other lines that need to be crossed in order to keep the women's movement alive. If this movement decides not to get politically involved and surrenders to its icons to control it, then we will eventually witness the death of another Saudi women's movement that was not able to comprehend the situation and work within the current political context.
Mona Kareem is a Kuwait-born blogger, writer and poet based in New York.
Saudi authorities claim that a teenager who was killed during a protest in Qatif had attacked an army patrol, killing one soldier and injuring another. Rights activists, though, say it was part of a violent police crackdown on the Shia minority: here.
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Sarah drives in Bahrain… can't go to work in Riyadh!
MENAFN – Arab News – 14/10/2012
(MENAFN – Arab News) Sarah is a Saudi woman, married, with three children. She drives her buckled up sweet children around in Manama during weekends.
Meanwhile, her husband works out in the hotel gym, right before meeting his friend to chat about plans while drinking coffee. Sarah is free to drive in Bahrain because she has a valid Bahraini driver's license. Not to mention that she does have another from Dubai traffic authority, which she usually uses while spending longer vacations in Dubai.
If the numbers are accurate, there are 109 valid driver's licenses issued for Saudi women in the UAE. A bigger surprise is found in Bahrain, once you realize that there are 46,081 driver's licenses issued for Saudi women in Manama.
Friday evening: Sarah, the husband and the three children came back from Bahrain to Riyadh. During the journey, many family chats ran around the best movie, sea food and the crowded bridge.
The irony, Sarah couldn't go to work today and couldn't take her children to school for two simple reasons. First: Khaled, her husband, flew yesterday evening to Jeddah to attend a meeting and a workshop that extends his Jeddah's visit till Tuesday.
Second: The driver is sick, and the physician recommended a complete rest for two days. Luckily, Sarah's single brother offered help. He is on his way from Dammam to Riyadh in order to fill the absence of both the husband and the driver.
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SHANGHAI, China, June 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:ZLAB), a Shanghai-based innovative biopharmaceutical company, today announced that William Liang has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, reporting to Dr. Samantha Du, Zai Lab's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Liang brings more than two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, heading China and regional commercial operations of global companies, with expertise in commercial launch, strategy and operations. William was instrumental in establishing market-leading oncology and other franchises in China for AstraZeneca and Roche, overseeing commercial success of top selling drugs such as, but not limited to, Tagrisso®, Iressa®, Tarceva®, MabThera®, Herceptin®, Avastin® and Pegasys®.
"William is an accomplished leader in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in China, with a clear, proven track record and relevant experience to support the progress of our product portfolio through commercialization," said Dr. Du. "Zai Lab is moving into commercial stage this year with the anticipated launch of our first commercial product, ZL-2306, in Hong Kong, and we are looking forward to working closely with William to start building out our China commercial platform across our broad portfolio covering multiple therapeutic areas. We already have six programs in late-stage development and expect several important clinical milestones this year. We will continue to further expand and strengthen our position as the 'Gateway for China' for our strategic partners, while advancing our in-house discovery efforts."
Prior to joining Zai Lab, William served as Vice President at AstraZeneca heading up the Oncology Business Unit in China. Under his leadership, AstraZeneca built a top performing oncology franchise in China by significantly outgrowing the market with many successful product launches, including setting a new benchmark for the successful market launch of Tagrisso®. During his tenure, Mr. Liang expanded his team from approximately 500 to 2,000 professionals and introduced a patient-centric business model to establish AstraZeneca's oncology leadership position in China. Prior to AstraZeneca, he was Vice President of Oncology at Bristol-Myers Squibb in China, where he rebuilt the oncology sales team to achieve substantial sales growth. Previously, he spent over 13 years in senior commercial roles at Roche, where he began his career and ultimately achieved the position of China Business Unit Director of Oncology. Mr. Liang received his Medical Degree in Clinical Medicine from Fudan University and his Executive MBA degree from the China Europe International Business School.
"I am very excited to join Samantha and the talented team at Zai Lab, a leading biopharmaceutical company with an exceptional track record and reputation for advancing clinically important therapeutics for the China and global markets," commented Mr. Liang. "I wholeheartedly share the Company's vision to become a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company, developing, manufacturing and commercializing transformative medicines to address significant, unmet clinical demand. We have the opportunity to build two leading therapeutic franchises in China, one in oncology and one in infectious diseases with multiple Category I innovative medicines coming to the market."
About Zai Lab
Zai Lab (NASDAQ:ZLAB) is a Shanghai-based innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on bringing transformative medicines for cancer, autoimmune and infectious diseases to patients in China and around the world. The company's experienced team has secured partnerships with leading global biopharma companies, generating a broad pipeline of innovative drug candidates targeting the fast-growing segments of China's pharmaceutical market and global unmet medical needs. Zai Lab's vision is to become a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company, discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing its partners' and its own products in order to impact human health worldwide.
Zai Lab Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain disclosures which contain "forward-looking statements," including, without limitation, statements regarding the commercialization of ZL-2306. You can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "anticipate" and "expected." Forward-looking statements are based on Zai Lab's current expectations and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements, which are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in Zai Lab's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Zai Lab undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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Here's how area members of Congress voted during the legislative week ending Friday, Jan. 11.
$23.2 BILLION FOR FARM, FOOD, DRUG-SAFETY PROGRAMS: Voting 243 for and 183 against, the House on Thursday, Jan. 10, passed a bill (HR 265) that would appropriate $23.2 billion in fiscal 2019 for the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration and other agencies. The House sent this measure and three other appropriations bills to the Senate in an effort to reopen some of the departments and agencies that have been largely shut down since Dec. 22 due to expired funding. The move was also intended to put pressure on the Senate and the White House to end the partial shutdown or reduce its scope. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said his chamber will not consider spending bills until President Donald Trump and House Democrats settle their dispute over border-wall funding.
Voting yes: Pete Aguilar, D-Redlands; Norma Torres, D-Pomona; Raul Ruiz, D-La Quinta; Mark Takano, D- Riverside.
Voting no: Ken Calvert, R-Corona; Paul Cook, R-Yucca Valley; Duncan Hunter, R-Alpine.
FUNDING BOOST FOR RURAL BROADBAND: Voting 197 for and 229 against, the House on Thursday, Jan. 10, defeated a Republican motion that sought to increase funding in HR 265 for rural-broadband programs by $125 million, to a total of $565 million. The Department of Agriculture program provides communities and individuals in rural areas with grants and low-cost loans for obtaining high-speed Internet connectivity.
A yes vote was to increase the bill's rural-broadband budget by nearly 30 percent.
BILL TO REOPEN TREASURY, IRS, OTHER AGENCIES: Voting 240 for and 188 against, the House on Wednesday, Jan. 9, passed a bill (HR 264) that would appropriate $23.7 billion in fiscal 2019 for the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Small Business Administration, Securities and Exchange Commission and other agencies partially closed since Dec. 22. The bill would fund a 1.9 percent pay raise for civil servants in 2019 while prohibiting scheduled raises for Vice President Mike Pence and senior political appointees in the administration.
ANTI-TERRORISM FUNDING BOOST: By a vote of 200 for and 227 against, the House on Wednesday, Jan. 9, rejected a GOP effort to boost spending in HR 264 for the Treasury Department's Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, which combats terrorist financing in U.S. and international financial systems, enforces economic sanctions and polices global money laundering. Republicans sought to increase the office's 2019 budget by $2 million to $161 million.
In their response, Democrats opposed the motion but did not comment on its substance.
A yes vote was to increase the bill's anti-terrorism funding by about 1 percent.
BACK PAY ASSURANCE FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Voting 411 for and seven against, the House on Friday, Jan. 11, joined the Senate in passing a bill (S 24) stipulating that more than 800,000 federal workers furloughed or working without pay in the current government shutdown will receive back pay when departments and agencies are fully reopened. In permanent language, the bill also guarantees back pay for civil servants after any future shutdowns of the federal government.
Voting yes: Calvert, Cook, Aguilar, Torres, Ruiz, Takano, Hunter.
HOUSE DEFENSE OF 2010 HEALTH LAW: The House on Wednesday, Jan. 9, voted, 235 for and 192 against, to intervene in the defense of the Affordable Care Act in Texas v. United States. In that case, a federal judge held that the law became unconstitutional when Congress, in December 2017, repealed its individual-mandate tax penalty on those who fail to obtain health insurance. This invalidated the 2015 Supreme Court ruling that upheld the health law because of its roots in Congress's taxing power, according to Judge Reed O'Connor of the Northern District of Texas. He stayed his decision while the case works its way through an appeals process expected to end at the Supreme Court. The vote adopted H Res 6.
A yes vote backed House intervention in Texas v. United States.
$71 BILLION FOR TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING IN 2019: Voting 244 for and 180 against, the House on Jan. 10 passed a bill (HR 267) that would appropriate $26.6 billion for the Department of Transportation and $44.5 billion for the Department of Housing and Urban Development in fiscal 2019. This was one of four spending bills passed by the Democratic-led House during the week in an effort to reopen departments and agencies partially closed since Dec. 22. But the GOP-led Senate has refused to consider the bills until Democrats and President Trump resolve their dispute over funding the president's proposed U.S.-Mexico border.
FUNDING BOOST FOR DISABLED HOUSING: Voting 193 for and 228 against, the House on Thursday, Jan. 10, defeated a Republican bid to add $71 million to a program that issues vouchers to help the severely disabled obtain housing in the private market. The measure sought to increase the program's budget in HR 267 (above) to $390 million.
A yes vote backed an 18 percent increase in the bill's budget for disability housing vouchers.
$35.9 BILLION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, EPA, OTHER AGENCIES: Voting 240 for and 179 against, the House on Friday, Jan. 11, passed a bill (HR 266) that would appropriate $35.9 billion in fiscal 2019 for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, National Park Service and other agencies. This was the fourth individual 2019 spending bill passed by the Democratic-led House in the third week of a partial government shutdown. The bills have been shelved by the GOP-led Senate pending a resolution of President Trump's request for border-wall funding.
FUNDING BOOST FOR WILDFIRE PREVENTION: Voting 190 for and 229 against, the House on Friday, Jan. 11, defeated a Republican bid to increase funding in HR 266 for U.S. Forest Service wildfire-prevention programs by $30 million, to a total of $644 million. These efforts use methods such as thinning of unhealthy trees, prescribed burns and underbrush removal to reduce incendiary conditions in forests.
A yes vote was to increase the bill's wildfire-prevention budget by nearly 5 percent.
U.S. SUPPORT OF ISRAEL, JORDAN: Voting 56 for and 44 against, the Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 8, failed to reach 60 votes needed to end a Democratic filibuster against a bill (S 1) that would authorize $3.3 billion annually in U.S. military aid to Israel over 10 years, impose American financial sanctions on individuals and entities doing business with the Assad regime in Syria, authorize unspecified military aid to Jordan and vow to help Jordan secure its borders with Syria and Iraq. Democrats said they would delay the bill until the government has been fully reopened.
Voting no: Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.; Kamala Harris, D-Calif.


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The school-based violence prevention planning program: A pilot test
Todd A. Armstrong, Vincent Webb
Despite a growing research literature identifying evidencebased prevention strategies, schools often adopt programs lacking evidentiary support (Gottfredson and Gottfredson, 2002; Ringwalt et al., 2002). Further, when evidence-based programs are adopted they often suffer from poor implementation (Gottfredson and Gottfredson, 2002). This gap between research and practice defines a need for efforts to further the dissemination and effective implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies. The School-Based Violence Prevention Planning Program (SBV3P) is designed to improve the dissemination of evidence-based prevention strategies by building the capacity of school personnel to identify and effectively implement violence prevention strategies that have substantial empirical support. In this program, prevention planning teams from schools create violence prevention plans by progressing through a structured planning framework emphasizing data-driven decision making and the use of empirically validated violence prevention strategies. To build capacity, participating teams are provided with training, technical assistance, and online resources. Here we present the SBV3P and review a pilot test of this program.
Journal of School Violence
https://doi.org/10.1300/J202v05n04_07
Armstrong, T. A., & Webb, V. (2006). The school-based violence prevention planning program: A pilot test. Journal of School Violence, 5(4), 79-97. https://doi.org/10.1300/J202v05n04_07
The school-based violence prevention planning program : A pilot test. / Armstrong, Todd A.; Webb, Vincent.
In: Journal of School Violence, Vol. 5, No. 4, 01.12.2006, p. 79-97.
Armstrong, TA & Webb, V 2006, 'The school-based violence prevention planning program: A pilot test', Journal of School Violence, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 79-97. https://doi.org/10.1300/J202v05n04_07
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Armstrong, Todd A. ; Webb, Vincent. / The school-based violence prevention planning program : A pilot test. In: Journal of School Violence. 2006 ; Vol. 5, No. 4. pp. 79-97.
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General News 4/11/2016 at 16:09:51
Missing from Trump's list of charitable giving: His own personal cash
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Since the first day of his presidential campaign, Donald Trump has said that he gave more than $102 million to charity in the past five years. To back up that claim, Trump's campaign compiled a list of his contributions — 4,844 of them, filling 93 pages. But, in that massive list, one thing was missing. Not a single one of those donations was actually a personal gift of Trump's own money. "He's using [the foundation] as a kind of checkbook, with other people's money," Leslie Lenkowsky, a faculty member at Indiana University's school of philanthropy, said after The Post described the recipients of the Trump Foundation's gifts. "Not a good model. It's not wrong. It's not unique. But it's poor philanthropy."
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BBC nominates JK Rowling's controversial essay on trans rights for award, defends nomination against backlash
The BBC's annual Russell Prize, named after British writer Bertrand Russell, has attracted public attention due to its nomination list which includes author J.K. Rowling.
The writer behind the Harry Potter series was in the running for her essay on sex and gender that triggered a public furor when it was first released in June. The essay made controversial statements about trans rights and the classification of trans women as women.
In the essay, Rowling opened up about her experience of domestic abuse and sexual assault. She said the rise of trans activism would erase the concept of sex that defines the lives of many women.
"I want trans women to be safe. At the same time, I do not want to make natal girls and women less safe. When you throw open the doors of bathrooms and changing rooms to any man who believes or feels he's a woman — and, as I've said, gender confirmation certificates may now be granted without any need for surgery or hormones — then you open the door to any and all men who wish to come inside," she wrote in the essay.
Rowling – who, it was recently learned, has been earning over £600, 000 a month in the past two years from her creation of the TV sleuth, Cormoran Strike – has yet to comment on her nomination for the Russell Award.
Predictably, several people lashed out at the BBC on social media for the nomination. David Levesley, editor at lifestyle magazine GQ, said the BBC had praised Rowling's "entirely misinformed" and "factually incorrect" essay to justify her transphobia.
The BBC inaugurated the Russell Prize in 2017. The award is said to celebrate journalism and writing that honors the intellectual and moral virtues Russell's prose exemplified. Journalists Ronan Farrow and Clive James have previously been recipients of the award, which has three criteria for a winner: language, erudition and moral force — "an instinctive and visceral revulsion at injustice," according to BBC media editor Amol Rajan.
The UK public broadcaster defended Rowling's nomination by saying that though Rowling offended many with her comments on transgender people, offense is the "price of free speech." The broadcaster said it appreciated Rowling's "bravery" for writing the blog despite an outpouring of harsh criticism for her views, but added that the nomination didn't mean it endorsed her argument.
The winner of the Russell Prize is however Decca Aitkenhead with the essay, How a Jamaican Psychedelic Mushroom Retreat Helped Me Process My Grief.
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Hollywood actor Zac Efron named hottest hunk
Zac Efron has been named the hottest hunk of 2014. The 'Bad Neighbours' actor has topped heat magazine's annual poll, knocking last year's winner, Olympic diver Tom Daley, off the
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While Kim Davis doesn't approve of opening the institution of marriage to same-sex couples, she admits she's "failed so miserably" at marriage herself. But in Davis's opinion, that just shows
Lol. I see what you did there, Pinky. Letting us know how uncancellable JK Rowling is, huh? 😅😅
This brought me joy. I really wish she had won as she has shown such loving courage through this trial but I am glad about the message the nomination sends to the mob perpetually stationed at the guillotine, looking to heal internal wounds with external carnage, ever unsatisfied, ever addicted to the destruction that always turns on those who stole it.
As people who have suffered so much and know the sting of hate, we should be the least willing to wield the same against others. We are persecuted because we are different and so, disagree. We should never underestimate the value of difference in person and opinion. It may seem easier to become the oppressor but victory can only come through love.
And I am not a fan o. Her books, I hear are great but I doubt that they can be as rich as many of the works of African writers I chose above hers while growing up.


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First meal after the Ebc trek. We took the vegan burger and the Chinese vegetables. It was very well presented and very tasty. Very good service. Perfect!
Amazing atmosphere, comfortable, chilled and well-decorated. Try the 'true blood' juice - its so delicious! Plenty of vegan options, always visit here when I am in Thamel.
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Mother's Day Celebration May 12, 2018 at e-Library Sahiwal and in other e-Libraries of the Punjab.
World Book Day 2018 will be celebrated in 20 e-Libraries of the Punjab, Pakistan and all over the world on 23rd of April, at Monday.
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I haven't posted in awhile and thought I should take the couple of minutes to say I'm here, I breath of my own free will and I haven't forgotten about my blog. Life seems to have swept up on me again, and at times it can be a real b@stard. The other issue is winter, I tend to shutdown and do just enough to get myself to work and to do necessary functions. I find myself camped on the couch staring at a TV that keeps me just enough away from the wintery reality to get through it, that is when I'm not doing necessary functions.
I ache to create again and have just started to find the actual desire. I decided I'm not going to beat myself up about it, mainly because it will make me create out of disappointment instead of sheer desire, and that never bodes well.
Other life news is that my Da's cancer is back and it came back with a vengeance. What the cancer doesn't understand is, my family is full of fight, we will make it difficult for it to win the battle. Like I stated on Facebook last night, I will kick cancer right in the…Tumors.
On possible cheerful news… I put in a adoption application for an awesome dog. His name is Wicket and he is a rough coated Brussels Griffon. I have wanted a Griffy for years and years but never had the opportunity to adopt one. The opportunity has arisen and now I must wait to see if I'm the chosen one. Wicket was rescued from a hoarding situation that many many dogs were taken from. Many of the dogs are still in 'custody' with their rescuers, not able to be put up for adoption until the legalities are gone through, but a small group was allowed to be adopted out sooner. Although I say 'custody' I in no way mean they aren't in a much better place than they had been. They are now getting the loving adoring attention that they need, desire and require.
Here is a picture of Wicket and his picture will link to the site for his rescue group. Everyone say a good word to the Universe that I can adopt this little guy!
Sorry to hear you have the winter blahs! Here's hoping the sun will shine on your face!
And may you dad kick cancer's arse! went through this with my dad about 5 years ago. So you have my sympathies and an ear if you need it.
And may Wicket find comfort in your home!
Be well and stay positive!
Thanks Ron!! Mr. Wicket is coming tomorrow night for a home visit and if all goes well he will be staying! Yea!!! I got to meet him yesterday and he slept in my lap for almost the whole visit. He is an awesome little man with a torrid past, which I won't know all of until the trial/case is over.
We hit the record yesterday for snowfall.. ugh. But the sun is out today, come on spring!!


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F.C.Tokyo announce that a contract with Vlada Avramov has been expired as follows. On the side note, he is scheduled to leave Japan today on 27 December.
[Profile of Vlada Avramov]
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Date of Birth: 5 April 1979
- Place of Birth: Serbia
- Height / Weight: 187cm / 75kg
- Career & Honours:
FK Vojvodina (Serbia)
-> Vicenza Calcio (Italy)
-> Delfino Pescara 1936 (Italy / Loan)
-> ACF Fiorentina (Italy)
-> FC Treviso (Italy / Loan)
-> Cagliari Calcio (Italy)
-> Torino FC (Italy)
-> Atalanta BC (Italy / Loan)
-> F.C.Tokyo
- International Career: Serbia National Team in 2007
- Statistics (as of 27 December 2015) *Domestics only
In 2015: F.C.Tokyo - 0 goals in 8 appearances in J1 League/ - goals in - appearances at Cup tournaments/ 0 goals in 0 appearances at Emperor's Cup
- Comment
"To those who always supported me such as my teammates, staff and fans, all I can say is just thank you. I had a difficult time, but my four-month spell with the team was wonderful. I hope F.C.Tokyo will be a wonderful team more than now. Thank you for everything. Good-bye."
[Flight Schedule]
- Vlada Avramov's flight
On Sunday 27 December, Turkish Airlines TK53, Departing at 10:00 p.m. from Narita Airport


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Something Subtle
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Modern Myths
October 16, 2008 by Dan • 3 minutes read
How long does it take for a myth to be accepted as truth? For a fable to go from the pages of fiction to being taught in elementary schools? Centuries? Thousands of years? I would like to say that it takes a very long time, but all it really seems to take is a very good story.
In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue, He had three ships and left from Spain; He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain. And he discovered the new world because everyone else thought the world was flat! Everyone knows that Columbus was a daredevil, bucking the flat earth hypothesis. That is how my elementary teachers taught it. It was the Middle Ages after all. People were silly back then. Wearing puffy pantaloons, they had to believe foolish things like that! Right?
Well, humanity knew that the world was a sphere dating back to the Greeks. Around the first century, geographers like Ptolemy and Eratosthenes calculated the circumference of the earth. The trouble was that their math didn't agree. Ptolemy thought the world was roughly 16,000 miles around. Eratosthenes figured it was closer to 23,000. (The true value is 24,900.) In the Middle Ages it was known thar the world was round and at the time believed in the larger number.
Christopher Columbus argued for an earth smaller than what experts knew it to be. His request for funding was rejected many times because it was thought impossible, not because anyone believed the earth was flat. Christopher Columbus was actually extremely lucky that he hit the Bahamas, or else he would have died wandering at sea.
So, how did we get this modern myth? Well, just ask a great writer! Washington Irving wrote the "Life and Voyagages of Christopher Columbus" in 1828. Although deemed a biography, the book is mostly fiction. Including Columbus confronting the foolish, pantaloons-wearing, flat-world believing Middle Ages. Historians at the time knew the book to be fiction, but it quickly spread through popular culture. Irving is the man that brought us "Rip Van Winkle" and "Sleepy Hollow." His impact on popular culture gave a nice myth about Christopher Columbus.
Listen, my children and you shall hear | Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere!
Again, another modern myth created by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. His famous poem took many liberties with the events of the evening. He took the distance of three riders and gave it all to Revere. Mainly because Israel Bissell and Sybil Ludington didn't rhyme very well, even those two took much more impressive midnight rides. In total, sixty people helped spread the warning. Revere was not the lone hero the poem portrays. Also, the famous cry, "The British are coming!" probably never existed. All of the colonists considered themselves British. Lastly, the warning was supposed to be secretive and would not have been shouted.
For a long time, historians of the American Revolution and even textbook writers used the poem as historical evidence. And because of this, modern America knows a lot about Paul Revere but little about the truth. It is a celebrated fact in Boston with Paul Revere's house on the freedom trail.
If text book writers borrow from poems and elementary teachers borrow from fictional biographies, how can we really judge historical truth? Obviously, popular culture may give us a great and harrowing tale of the underdog or the lone wolf, but only by looking at well documented recorded history, like extensive colonial diaries, do we get the more honest picture. Simple text book authors make mistakes, mainly in their pricing. Teachers teach what is in the textbooks and so the myths proliferate.
Modern myths are all around. George Washington and the Cherry Tree. (A politician that can't lie, that's a good one!) Johnny Appleseed. John Henry. Molly Pitcher. And although they might be based on a little bit of truth, most of the tale is fanciful exaggeration. Which goes to show that all it really takes for people to believe something is to have a really good story.
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A Global Positioning System or GPS refers to a navigation system based on the functionality of satellites. This system comprises of at least 24 satellites that rotate around the earth twice a day in a pre-defined orbit. These satellites are also responsible for transmitting signals that help the GPS to track their exact locations through which the location of the user can also be found.
1. Optimization of Vehicle Resources: GPS tracking allows a business owner to monitor the location and performance of their fleet vehicles at any time. The system provides extremely accurate information on fuel usage, driver behavior, engine idling, and the exact location within a minute. When the owner has all the relevant data related to vehicle performance, they can focus on specific optimizations that will drive maximum revenue for the business.
2. Decreasing Insurance Related Costs: Many prominent insurance companies have acknowledged the GPS tracking system to be an asset in proper fleet management and strongly support its implementation. In most cases, business vehicles with GPS tracking can have insurance premiums reduced from 10 to 30%. GPS tracking has become a reliable option for insurance providers, because it can quickly track if a vehicle has changed from its expected course and alert the supervising team, enhancing the chances of recovery from theft (including equipment inside the vehicle). And, because GPS offers driver behavior data, it encourages fleet drivers to act more responsibly when in possession of a company vehicle.
3. Increasing Fuel Savings: This is the largest savings a business will see once installing a GPS tracking system. Fuel savings are seen with better routing, less idling, improved driver behavior, and unnecessary stops that are not on the schedule or route.
4. Lowering Maintenance Costs & Downtime: The GPS software can be setup to send alerts when routine maintenance is due. Receive email or text alerts indicating when vehicles are due for oil changes, tire rotations or other routine maintenance. This allows fleet managers to know exactly when these items are due (based upon the odometer of the car) and stay on top of regular maintenance; extending the life of the vehicle. No more white boards or spreadsheets! This efficiency ensures drivers spend less time on the road and more time on billable hours.
5. Creating Happy Customers: Business owners often find it difficult to meet the ever-growing demands of the customer. They want faster delivery along with options to suit their needs and timelines. When a fleet vehicle is equipped with GPS tracking system, the dispatcher is able to make quick and informed decisions that are sure to improve customer service. By knowing where the vehicles are at all times, dispatchers can alert customers in advance if the driver will be late or give his exact location when en route. In addition, for customers who have are billed by the hour, exact billing can be extracted from the GPS by knowing the technician's arrival time and departure time, providing the exact time they were on the job.
6. Better Driver Management: When drivers know they are being tracked they are more likely to improve their driving. GPS tracking allows you to see the repeat offenders and be proactive prior to an accident or incident. And in the event of an accident, fleet managers can ensure emergency responders are given the location of the accident immediately. They will also know how the driver was driving prior to the accident, often proving their driver was not at fault.
7. Increasing the Predictability Factor: Fleet management is a stressful job in which one has to constantly bridge the gap between vehicle performance and customer expectations. Business would suffer if customers could not rely on the expected services in a timely fashion. GPS can provide real-time tracking information to assist in making the most efficient scheduling decisions providing for more reliable on-time appointments.
8. Efficient Route Planning: Lack of correct road directions can leave a fleet driver baffled on the road. However, with GPS, drivers can plan their route to the destination even before hitting the road and get step by step directions for their entire route. This allows drivers to spend less time using cell phones while driving, keeping everyone much safer on the road and helping compliance with hands free laws. GPS tracking can also inform a driver about any alternative routes if and when needed, such as in the event of unexpected roadwork or accidents slowing traffic. With proper route planning and tracking, drivers can often complete an extra job per day.
9. Greater Number of Trips: GPS tracking allows for monitoring the location and road activities of fleet vehicles. With superior satellite technology, a dispatcher can communicate with a driver if a problem is encountered on the road and assign extra trips to a driver if they are found in an idle state. GPS tracking lets a fleet manager control the behavior of their drivers; netting a greater number of trips and increasing revenue margins in the long-run.
10. Locating Assets: Owning assets involves a risk of theft and misuse. Geofencing and after-hours alerts can alert a fleet manager when a vehicle has gone outside of a set boundary or is in use during restricted time frames. This can either signal a possible theft or an employee using the vehicle for personal use, which sometimes includes side jobs using the company vehicle and equipment!
11. Providing Emergency Alerts on Time: Some accidents can be easily avoided through timely alerts. GPS tracking would send prompt notifications through SMS or email, even when no one is actively monitoring the system. This would enable a business owner to take necessary measures immediately in case of any emergencies.
12. Better Financial Management: GPS tracking systems provide very detailed log data, which can be used to prepare profit and loss statement for any particular month with an accurate allocation of financial resources for the management of the fleet.
13. Time Card Verification: For service companies that pay their employees by the hour, GPS tracking provides details on when the employee started their day and when they ended it based on when they started and stopped their vehicles. An automated report can be emailed and then matched against the time card to insure employees are actually working the hours they have indicated on their time cards.
14. Reducing Paperwork: GPS tracking systems will automatically track all the information and analytics in a convenient digital format and stores them for future use. This cuts down on the need of doing unnecessary paperwork and improves the efficiency of dispatchers, drivers, fleet managers and bookkeepers. Reports can be run and sent to email on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
15. Easy-to-Use Features: GPS tracking software has many convenient options related to vehicle performance and management, such as speed, driver behavior, bearing, trip distance and destination distance, can be measured. A GPS tracking service provider will assist with setup and train staff on using all the features – no need to read an entire instruction manual! Online help videos are also available for quick reminders.
GPS tracking helps streamline businesses by reducing overhead costs, enhancing the performance of drivers, and optimizing the life of vehicles. This all helps to deliver excellent customer service and gain an advantage over the competition.
To learn more about how GPS tracking can help your business generate more revenue and reduce fleet costs, schedule a free EcoTrack demo and estimate today!


Villa Aurelia is 3 bedroom villa – sleeps 6+2 using foldaway beds, luxury rental villa in kalkan.
It's one thing being on the "front row" in Kalkan, naturally the views are magnificent, but to have your own private sea access from platforms adjacent to the Mahal Beach Club makes Villa Aurelia a perfect choice. Villa Aurelia and the nearby Villa Ayşe are imposing properties - two of three - in this great location.
The outdoor terraces and pool take full advantage of the view. However, the icing on the cake has to be the private sea access; steps lead down from the garden, across a track and then further steps cut into the cliff side and shaded by olive trees lead down to sunbathing platforms set into the rocks; at sea level a decked platform is furnished with sun beds, sun shades and scatter cushions and has steps into the sea. For the energetic there is a kayak.
This is Mediterranean living at its best. The amply furnished shady terrace with its centrepiece of a huge date palm, is the perfect place for summer living with cushion filled rattan seating and a dining table. It's just steps to the mosaic tiled infinity pool with cascading overflow, decked surround with sunbeds and a few steps descend from the pool to an attractive lawn which is dotted with sun beds and a hanging chair.
As if that were not enough, separate steps lead down from the pool terrace to the lower ground level. These pass the utility and caretaker's room and onto another lawn with elegant garden furniture in which to relax and, you guessed it - enjoy those fabulous views!
There are breath-taking views from virtually everywhere in and out of the house; you'll find yourself gazing out across the deep blue sea, and as the sun sets, the show doesn't stop and your gaze will be drawn in the other direction as the lights from Kalkan harbour are magical to look at.
The interior of the house is very comfortable with rich dark wood and features two magnificent master bedrooms both with access to the vast upper terrace. A small secluded shady courtyard provides a peaceful retreat to retire to with a good book.
The villa is a located directly next the Mahal Beach Club with its renowned waterside restaurant. Villa Ayse is the twin to Villa Aurelia and is in close proximity and also offers private bathing platforms. Perfect for two separate families holidaying together.
Getting to and from the centre of Kalkan couldn't be easier - water-taxis run from Hotel Villa Mahal during the day; it's a short ten-minute drive or taxi ride.
As the property is built on a hill the main entrance is at first floor level to an entrance area with doors opening onto the upper terrace. From the terrace views are over the pool to the sea. Two superb master bedrooms each have access to the terrace that runs the width of the house. Each master suite has a dressing area, spacious en- suite bathroom with shower/WC and additionally a raised jacuzzi bath in the sleeping area which allows the splendid views over the bay.
Down to sitting room and dining area with double doors opening onto the shady covered loggia with dining terrace. Large fully fitted kitchen opening onto the terrace. Bedroom with twin beds that can be made up as double and with en suite bathroom. Guest cloakroom. Laundry cupboard. Shady courtyard.
Washing machine, hob/oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer. TV, DVD, wi-fi internet access. Iron & ironing board, safe, hairdryer. All bedrooms have air conditioning. Portable barbecue.
Private swimming pool. 11.00 x 3.30 metres. Depth ranges from 1.20 to 1.80 metres. Pool towels supplied.
Maid service is provided on a daily basis for light cleaning, with towels and bed linen changed every two days.
This property is not suited to very young or those with limited mobility due to a steep hillside location.
Please note: that in Turkey the entire coastline is open to the public. However, access in this case can only come from the sea and is therefore most unlikely.
Prior to arrival we need to know the bed configuration for downstairs room.


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Dua Lipa Did Her Own Makeup for A Photoshoot And Absolutely Nailed It
Who needs a glam team?
By Jonah Waterhouse
When it comes to red carpet events and magazine shoots, most stars splash out for a glam team to do their makeup, or else a renowned makeup artist (Patti Dubroff, Hung Vanngo, and Mario Dedivanovic being the first who come to mind).
But in times of social distancing, Dua Lipa had to take matters into her own hands.
You see, the 24-year-old's new album Future Nostalgia just so happened to coincide with the peak of COVID-19, and while at first conscious of releasing new music, she now hopes it will "bring her fans a bit of joy at a very uncertain time."
Cue: Creative marketing.
After streaming her new album on FaceTime and appearing on the Late Late Show via virtual performance, something as simple as an interview for one of the world's largest publication was seemingly a cinch.
Shooting for The New York Times, the British singer did her makeup solo as per restrictions, and we for one are loving the fresh face and 90s nude lip she went for.
"Normally when I'd go and do promo of course, I'd have my hair and my makeup done, whereas now I have one trusty brown lipstick. I put on face cream, and that is it for the day," she told the publication.
Rumour has it that 'trusty brown lipstick' is none other than MAC's Velvet Teddy ($30, maccosmetics.com.au). A classic choice.
Pandemic aside, it's not totally uncommon for celebrities to do their own makeup, some even preferring the results of their own two hands.
Some are also just less down with the relentless, time-consuming 'glam squad' ordeal—something Kim Kardashian West and Kylie Jenner are strong proponents of. Others have their own tips, tricks, and hacks for #blessed skin, hair, and beauty, which they prefer over the work of professionals.
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Lili Reinhart Lili Reinhart credits vlogger Michelle Phan for teaching her how to do her own makeup via YouTube at the tender age of 14. Reinhart, who recently became a Covergirl ambassador, revealed she's her own MUA for onscreen roles. Reinhart did her own makeup for the role of Annabelle in Hustlers and ongoing role as Betty Cooper in Riverdale.
EmRata is a talented makeup artist in her own right, and often does her own makeup instead of enlisting professional assistance. In a 2016 interview with Into The Gloss, she said: "I do my own makeup for events and red carpets and stuff. I love having a glass of wine and taking my time to do it, that's really fun for me."
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Campbell has worked alongside the greats of makeup throughout her career (Pat McGrath, François Nars and the late Kevyn Aucoin), but still loves doing her own glam.
In a tutorial she shared to her YouTube channel, she revealed that she's mastered a speedy makeup look, saying: "I think after years of sitting in a chair for so many hours, when I do [my makeup], it has to be a minute thing."
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Despite being Hollywood's highest-paid actress this past year, ScarJo knows how to do a killer beauty look on her own accord.
In a 2014 interview with ELLE US, Johansson revealed that she likes to paint her own face, "except when attending major galas". Therefore, we can safely assume she employs a beauty squad for the Met Gala, which she attends annually.
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Aside from being perhaps the most multi-skilled person on the face of the earth, Zendaya also knows how to paint a killer beauty look. Go figure.
In 2019, the Euphoria actress told Byrdie: "Being in the industry, I watched so many people doing my makeup, I was like, hey, I can do this. And then on top of that, then I was like, wait, I can do it even better."
Image: Instagram @zendaya
Like Zendaya, Lively could have any makeup artist she wanted, but often chooses to get the job done herself. She told The Cut in 2013: "I like doing my own makeup and hair for events. I think it's fun."
Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge
The new generation of royals are respected for their non-diva like ways, and Duchess Kate Middleton is a prime example of that.
In fact, the Duchess of Cambridge even did her own beauty look for her wedding day in 2011, which was watched by billions across the world.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex
Like her sister-in-law, Duchess Kate, Meghan does her own makeup for most royal outings, and favours a natural, pared-back beauty look.
Though unfair rumours claimed that Meghan only does her own makeup because her sister-in-law does, a royal source told Us Weekly: "She just likes doing her own makeup. [It has] nothing to do with Kate."
We wouldn't blame you for being incredulous of this one, considering the power KKW has vested in her 'glam team' (who've all become famous by simply being associated with her).
However, she's often discussed the benefits of doing her own makeup, especially when she's pressed for time or devoid of a team of beauty technicians. She's even documented her exact routine on YouTube.
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LA Galaxy and adidas Donate More Than 300 Pairs of adidas Sneakers to Dolores Huerta Elementary School Students in Los Angeles
LA Galaxy midfielder Efrain Alvarez and club legend Cobi Jones distributed donation bags and adidas sneakers to students in celebration of the holiday season
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AEG's LA Galaxy recently partnered with adidas and Tlaloc Studios, as part of the LA Galaxy Gazelle launch, to donate more than 300 pairs of adidas sneakers and school supplies to Dolores Huerta Elementary School in Los Angeles on Friday, Dec. 10, in celebration of the holiday season.
LA Galaxy midfielder Efrain Alvarez and club legend Cobi Jones were both on-site to pass out LA Galaxy drawstring bags filled with sneakers, school supplies and a custom LA Galaxy sticker sheet made by Oscar Rosales (Galaxy Art Fire).
The day concluded with soccer clinics presented by Dignity Health and a visit from the Kinecta ice cream truck.


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De county heeft een landoppervlakte van 934 km² en telt 30.060 inwoners (volkstelling 2000). De hoofdplaats is Pineville.

Bevolkingsontwikkeling

County in Kentucky

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