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Split-Dalmatia County
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From Split: Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride
From Split and Trogir: 5 Islands Day Trip
Split: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
From Split: Trogir and Blue Lagoon Half Day Tour
Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour by Bus with 30-Min Cruise
From Split: Blue Cave 5 Islands Day Trip Entrance Included
Cetina River: Rafting & Cliff Jumping Tour
From Split or Trogir: Plitvice Day Tour with Entry Included
Dubrovnik: Best Game of Thrones Insider Tour
From Split or Trogir: Krka National Park and Šibenik Tour
Deluxe Blue Cave Tour: Grilled lunch and Early entry
Top sights in Split-Dalmatia County
1. Cetina River
2. Diocletian's Palace
3. Marjan
4. Cathedral of Saint Domnius
5. Marjan Forest Park
6. Biokovo National Park
Our most recommended things to do in Split-Dalmatia County
1. Split: Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Boat Cruise with Lunch
Set sail from Split for a relaxing day on the water. Soak in the beautiful Dalmatian sun, the fresh breeze of the Adriatic Sea with local flavors onboard. Enjoy a warm welcome by the crew and settle in on the boat. Cruise between beautiful beaches and bays. After a relaxing boat ride with panoramic views of Split, reach your first destination of the day, Nečujam Bay. This protected spot at the Green Island of Šolta has calm waters. Famous for a sunken ship, enjoy the opportunity to swim and snorkel around the shipwreck. Head to the east side of Veli Drvenik Island to Blue Lagoon. Greet the turquoise sea and sandy beaches. Have lunch on board. Then, jump into the crystal-clear waters for a refreshing swim or sunbathe. Head to your final destination, Dalmatian village Maslinica on Solta island. Swim and snorkel in the waters, enjoy a coffee or an ice cream, or just walk around this small village. Keep our eyes wide open to spot dolphins during the boat ride. Enjoy the south side of Čiovo Island while cruising back to Split.
2. From Split or Trogir: Plitvice Day Tour with Entry Included
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Plitvice National Park, home to a variety of native wildlife and plants. See dramatic natural formations like the Plitvice Lakes and Veliki Slap with insightful commentary from your guide. Depart from Split or Trogir on a tour of Plitvice National Park. Admire the scenery of the Lika region from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle before exploring the 16 turquoise lakes by boat, electric train, and on foot. Navigate the wooden paths of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and marvel at the 78-meter Veliki Slap, the highest waterfall in Croatia, while learning about Croatia's history and conservation efforts from an English-speaking guide.
3. Day Tour from Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour & Wine Tasting
Visit the beautiful Krka National Park on a day tour from Split by air-conditioned bus. Upon arrival at the park, walk the wooden path through the park and discover a green oasis with endemic species of birds, fish, and butterflies. Visit a beautiful ethno-village where you can see traditional costumes and crafts. Also see the Jaruga hydroelectric power plant below the Skradinski buk, the second oldest hydroelectric power plant in the world and the first in Europe. After spending time in the park with your guide, take a boat ride to Skradin. Visit a small village and sample fine Dalmatian wine before returning to Split at around 5:45 PM.
5. Zadar: Kornati and Telašćica National Parks Boat Trip
Embark on an inclusive boat trip with food and time for swimming. Combine your boat journey up the coast with exploring the National Parks at your leisure. Get ready for a sea adventure on the Croatian coast. Begin the tour at 8:45 AM as you board your ship. Immediately be spoiled with some delicious local Rakija and ham and cheese sandwiches for breakfast. Meet your tour guide and hear fascinating stories. Between 12 PM and 1:30 PM, enjoy free time to explore the Natural Park Telašćica on your own. Discover the views of the magnificent cliffs and bathe in the salt waters of Lake Mir. Also, go for a swim either in the sea or the lake. Admire the scenic views of the next stop, the Kornati National Park and Suha Punta Bay, before a delicious lunch of grilled meat, fish, and salad with Croatian wine. Enjoy some juicy watermelon to help you stay hydrated on the journey back, arriving back at the pier at 5:30 PM.
6. Cetina River Rafting & Cliff Jumping w Split Transfer Option
Get back to nature and enjoy stunning views of the lovely landscapes of Dalmatia on a 3 to 4-hour rafting adventure down the Cetina River. Stop to swim and jump off rocks along the way. Look for wild animals and plant life and cool down under a waterfall as you explore. Find several small lakes fed by tiny waterfalls containing crystal clear drinking water. Get an adrenaline rush as you paddle your way through the exciting rapids for 5 kilometers. Stop at the Tisne Stine canyon for another swim and optional rock jump from 4 to 5 meters high. Explore the uniquely beautiful subterranean world in a cave hidden behind a waterfall. Swim in the unbelievably clear spring water and marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites.
8. Deluxe Blue Cave Tour: Grilled lunch and Early entry
This tour is created for visitors to Split who love to see some amazing sights, to swim and snorkel in pristine waters and who like to taste real homemade local cuisine - in a summer house on Vis island in a private bay. The tour meets at 7:15AM, to ensure a head start on other tour groups. Once everybody is seated you had out towards the Blue Cave where you are taken inside with small fishermen's boats for a sightseeing tour. After that, you visit Komiža town on Vis island, the most beautiful fishermen's village in the Mediterranean. You can get some coffee there and go for a swim. Your next destination is Budikovac island's Blue Lagoon where you have more free time. Feel free to use the provided snorkeling gear and towels. Next, you head to a private bay on Vis island, Milna, where you will be served a freshly grilled lunch. Take a swim after that whilst enjoying your coffee and ice cream. Last but not least you will visit Hvar town, where you have around 2 hours to relax and explore before heading back to Split.
9. From Split: Krka Waterfalls Day Tour With Boat Cruise
Discover Krka National Park, a green paradise in the heart of Dalmatia, on a day tour from Split. When you arrive at the park, your guide will share the most important facts about the park with you and take you to the largest waterfall in the park, Skradinski buk. Also visit the Jaruga hydroelectric power plant, the second oldest hydroelectric power plant in the world and first in Europe, located below the largest waterfall. After spending time in the park together with your guide, enjoy a boat ride to Skradin, one of the oldest towns on Croatia's cost. Enjoy some time to swim here, where the river and sea mix together, before returning to Split.
10. Split: Shuttle Transfer between Airport and City Center
Avoid the hassle of navigating a foreign public transportation system or the expense of a taxi and kick off your vacation in style with an easy shuttle bus transfer. After landing at Split Airport, simply meet your driver in the arrivals area and board your modern, fully-equipped bus. Sit back and relax as your professional, experienced driver takes care of getting you to Split city center as quickly and safely as possible. Make use of the onboard wi-fi to update loved ones on your travels or simply sit back and take in views of the stunning Croatian countryside.
Frequently asked questions about Split-Dalmatia County
What top attractions are a must-see in Split-Dalmatia County?
The must-see attractions in Split-Dalmatia County are:
Diocletian's Palace
Cetina River
Fortress of Klis
Museum of Illusions, Split
Biokovo National Park
See all must-see sights in Split-Dalmatia County
What are the top things to do in Split-Dalmatia County this week?
The top things to do in Split-Dalmatia County are:
Blue Lagoon: 3 Islands Tour
Split: 1-Hour Semi-Submersible Submarine Trip
From Split and Trogir: 5 Islands and Blue Cave Day Trip
Explore the best things to do in Split-Dalmatia County on GetYourGuide
Which tours in Split-Dalmatia County are taking additional COVID-19 precautions?
These experiences in Split-Dalmatia County are taking additional COVID-19 precautions:
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Top Attractions in Split-Dalmatia County
1 Diocletian's Palace
2 Cetina River
3 Fortress of Klis
4 Museum of Illusions, Split
5 Biokovo National Park
6 Cathedral of Saint Domnius
7 Split City Museum
8 Croatian National Theatre
9 Marjan
10 Marjan Forest Park
11 Kasjuni Beach
12 Riva, Croatia, Republic of
13 Velika plaza - Sand Beach, Omiš
14 Ivan Mestrovic Gallery
15 Silver Gate, Split
16 Poljud Stadium
17 Jupiter's Temple
18 Gregory of Nin
19 Budikovac Blue Lagoon
20 Veliki Budikovac, Croatia, Republic of
Things to Do in Split-Dalmatia County
1 Split-Dalmatia County Dolphin & Whale Watching
2 Split-Dalmatia County Public Transport
3 Split-Dalmatia County Day Trips
4 Split-Dalmatia County Quad & ATV Tours
5 Split-Dalmatia County Pub Crawls & Bar Tours
6 Split-Dalmatia County Electric Bike Tours
7 Split-Dalmatia County Off the beaten track
8 Split-Dalmatia County Sailing Trips & Tours
9 Split-Dalmatia County Wedding Proposals
10 Split-Dalmatia County Viewing Points
11 Split-Dalmatia County Half-Day Tours
12 Split-Dalmatia County Beer Tasting & Brewery Tours
13 Split-Dalmatia County Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
14 Split-Dalmatia County Activities
15 Split-Dalmatia County Water Taxi
16 Split-Dalmatia County Birdwatching
17 Split-Dalmatia County Electric Bikes
18 Split-Dalmatia County In 4 days
19 Split-Dalmatia County Sunset Tours
20 Split-Dalmatia County Diving
Cities in Split-Dalmatia County
4 Makarska
5 Komiža
6 Baška Voda
7 Solin
8 Sinj
9 Trilj
10 Tučepi
Other Sightseeing Options in Split-Dalmatia County
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What people are saying about Split-Dalmatia County
based on 22,223 reviews
Our tour guide was wonderful! He met with us very last minute and waited when we were late (the meeting instructions were not the most clear). He was extremely knowledgeable on much of the history of the area. We were a little nervous because my friend had just taken a history class on this region and we hoped he could give us more information, and he was able to do just that! He had an answer for every single question we had. He even went well past the time of the scheduled tour because we had so much to talk about. I highly recommend this company and this guide!
Split: Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour Reviewed by Erica, 12/2/2021
The tour was excellent. The guide was extremely knowledgeable. There were only four of us on the tour as it was the off season, but we were on a small minibus so even full it would have been a small group. We ended up ahead of schedule so we went to couple of extra spots which were lovely. The food and drink were great too.
From Split: Krka National Park Day Tour with Optional Lunch Reviewed by Charlotte, 11/16/2021
Our guide Katya is friendly and knowledgeable about The Game of Thrones and its characters. She shows us the sites where certain scenes were filmed, proofed with related pictures in her hand. She saved the best for last - The Walk of Shame,and more... but I'm not gonna spoil it. So book her and find out!
From Split: Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride Reviewed by Steve, 11/7/2021
we have had a spectacular day krka is wonderful lunch really surprised us very rich everything, we drank traditional liquors, the super friendly guide the truth very good impression of the excursion and the unbeatable guide greetings from marina and Lorena thank you very much
From Split: Krka National Park Day Tour with Optional Lunch Reviewed by lince, 11/11/2021
We were there during the Christmas holiday, there were rare other tourists and a bit cold, but the view's still outstanding. Our guide, Tonci, also super professional.
From Split: Krka National Park Day Tour with Optional Lunch Reviewed by Aijing, 12/27/2021


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Back to the Future Self-Lacing Shoes Patented by Nike (Now Where is My Hoverboard?)
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In 1985 one of the most exciting movies of the era hit the big screen, a science fiction comedy called Back to the Future in which Marty McFly (played by a young Michael J. Fox) is accidentally sent back to the past via an odd looking time traveling DeLorean. This movie, and the two sequels that followed, opened our minds to many technological wonders, futuristic items that many of us drooled over and wished for. Among them was a pair of self-lacing tennis shoes that, which a quick touch of a button, would lace themselves and conform to the wearer's feet. Thanks to Nike, the future is now here.
Nike unveils the "Marty McFly shoe"
In 2011 Nike spokesmen began leaving cryptic messages around the Internet and on social media networks like Twitter. The messages hinted at something big looming on the horizon. The first tweet consisted of a few short sentences about something coming soon, and ending with the phrase "No one should know too much about their own destiny." It was later revealed that they mythical self-lacing tennis shoe had finally been made.
Before you get too excited, though, Nike made only a limited number of the shoes, dubbed the Nike Air Mag: 1,500 pairs, to be exact. Rather than sell the technologically advanced and extremely dream worthy sneaker, however, Nike later released a statement indicating that the shoes would be auctioned of on eBay, with all of the proceeds going directly to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. The auction ran for 10 days, with 150 pair being auctioned off each day. At the end of the auction period, Nike matched all the proceeds with a $50 million donation.
How the technology works
According to the patent, the Nike Air Mag is a tennis shoe that provides and automatic lacing system for tennis shoes. This system is composed of a sole with a cavity, in which is placed a motor, driveshaft and gear. A yoke and belt are connected to the gear and driveshaft which, when activated, a series of straps are automatically adjusted on the upper portion of the tennis shoe.
The upper area of the shoe is made from reinforced mesh and the outer sole Is lined with LED panels that light up. The Nike Air Mag contains a rechargeable battery that can keep the LED lights lit up for at least 5 hours. An electroluminescent Nike logo in the strap also lights up, making the Nike Air Mag eerily similar to the space age shoes that Marty McFly wore in Back to the Future II. A few tweaks were made to the Air Mag, of course, in order to provide more comfort and support.
Buying the 2011 Nike Air Mag
Unfortunately since the Nike Air Mag was produced in very limited quantities, getting your hands on a pair will not be easy, or cheap. A few pairs are still listed for sale on eBay, but be prepared to pay a small fortune for them. With prices reaching in the thousands of dollars, the Air Mags are quite expensive shoes. But can you really put a price tag on something so cool? Now… where is my hoverboard?
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WASHINGTON – The United States is urging Sri Lanka's government to protect religious minorities after hardline Buddhists launched deadly attacks on Muslims.
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki (SAH'-kee) also called on the government Tuesday to conduct a full investigation and bring those responsible for the violence to justice.
Sri Lankan authorities said three Muslims were killed and dozens wounded in the attacks overnight Sunday in the island nation's southwest. The Buddhist group whose supporters launched the attacks has been gaining followers and is believed to have state support.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has promised an investigation into the violence.
Sri Lanka is still deeply scarred by its quarter-century civil war that ended in 2009 between the Buddhist Sinhalese majority and ethnic Tamil rebels, who are largely Hindu. Buddhist-Muslim violence has been relatively rare.


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Writers on digital media are getting into a frenzy over the upcoming launch of the Palm Pre smartphone on June 6.
But we think any excitement over the launch of the Palm Pre mobile phone is completely unwarranted.
* A smartphone without a huge base of applications to tap into is like a nice-looking library without many books inside. Users of smartphones like iPhone or Palm Pre are more demanding users since they pay a minimum of $70 per month and now have higher expectations such as a good supply of applications in various categories. The iPhone already has 35,000 applications that have together seen over a billion downloads. The Palm Pre web page makes a reference to two, yes, just two, boring applications to come – Fandango and FlightView.
* Other than the ability to keep multiple applications open simultaneously (iPhone may offer that capability too in the not-too-distant future) and a 3-megapixel camera, we see little in the Palm Pre to make it a compelling proposition.
* Palm Pre is being launched by Sprint, a dying and crappy U.S. carrier with pathetic customer service in our experience (Sprint lost $594 million and lost 1.25 million post-paid customers in its first quarter).
* Palm Pre is being priced at $199 (after $100 mail-in-rebate), the same as the iPhone (8GB version). Why pay the same price for an untested phone as what you'd pay for a market leader that offers a decent phone. So, pricing for Palm Pre should have been lower. If AT&T (the iPhone carrier) lowers the iPhone price and the monthly fees (as rumored), then things will get even more difficult for both Palm Pre and Sprint.
* Instead of just pricing it at $199, Sprint is trying the cheap trick of offering a $100 mail-in-rebate hoping some people won't send in their rebate forms. So the upfront price is $299.
* Although you get more services with the basic Sprint Everything Data Plan for $69.99 per month (includes unlimited texting, navigation and TV plus 450 minutes and unlimited data) compared to just unlimited data and 450 minutes (with rollover) for the basic AT&T iPhone plan costing $69.99 a month, we like the AT&T plan better since we don't text at all and we love the minutes rollover feature.
* The U.S. economy is in the toilet and consumers are not going to rush over to buy a fancy new smartphone.
All in all, we think Palm Pre won't set the mobile phone market on fire like the iPhone did.
And it certainly won't save Sprint from its inevitable demise either (remember, Sprint lost $594 million, lost 1.25 million post-paid customers and lost a total of 182,000 subscribers in its first quarter).
Bottomline, we think the Palm Pre from Sprint is not worth your time or attention. Show it the middle finger.
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Sir, you forgot the most important words that kids find difficult to differentiate.
Your comment is in the wrong post. Correct post is here.
Added a few more (including your above words) to the list. Will add more later today.
off-topic: Have you read any of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chetan_Bhagat books? The FIP(fake ipl player) seems to have similar silhoutte like his.. and people are claiming that his writing style is similar to FIP's..
No, we haven't read any of Chetan Bhagat's books although we're familiar with his call center book that was made into a movie.
We checked two county libraries and the university library. No luck.
But One Night @ the Call Center is available on Half.com for 75 cents, yes 75 cents.
Indian authors we've read include Jhumpa Lahiri, R.K.Narayan, Vikram Seth, V.S.Naipaul, Nirad Chaudhuri, Shashi Tharoor, Salman Rushdie (short story) et al.
And it stars Aamir Khan.. motive enough to piss SRK off.
Didn't know that Three Idiots was based on Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat.
For some reason, we thought it was based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's famous novel The Idiot.
Have little respect for Aamir Khan after the Ghajini theft (of Memento).


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The 2015 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the new hybrid model of the popular crossover vehicle. Regular version was the first crossover ever produced. It was made to combine the off road capability, spaciousness and four wheel drive, features that usually come with SUV vehicles with maneuverability and fuel economy of a compact car. Its name stands for Recreational Active Vehicle with four wheel drive.
In second generation RAV4 hybrid was introduced, its performance segment was developed in cooperation with Tesla Motors. Its engine, batteries and the rest of this segment are very similar to the Tesla Model S sedan that was launched during the same year as second generation RAV4.
With each new model year RAV4 is becoming more and more compact car like. In the new model most of the SUV characteristics were simply deleted, and one of the biggest changes is the lack of spare tire on the rear bumper, which is now placed under the trunk floor. In the front there weren't so many changes since this model has the same nose cut for which it is famous for. It borrowed some of the lines from other Toyota crossovers, like Venza and Highlander.
Interior of the 2015 Toyota RAV4 looks more retro than ever. It comes with tasty cabin design, two tone colored sets with contrast stitching. Materials that are used in making this are unfortunately much lower quality than we expected, so that spoiled our impression a little bit. In base version seats are not that supportive and the back seat is almost totally flat which makes it little bit hard to sit on during longer rides. Interior features vary depending on the trim level you choose, the best value for money is offered with LE and XLE trim levels, while the Limited trim level is little bit too expensive.
Hybrid version of RAV4 comes with combination of 2,5 liter four cylinder engine paired with Toyota Synergie Drive.Same system is already used in Camry nd few other Toyota hybrid vehicles. Fuel efficiency grow a little bit since last year and now it is able to reach 24 mpg in the city conditions, 31 mpg in the highway and 26 mpg combined, measured by EPA. There are rumors that next year's version is going to come with increeased fuel efficiency of at leats 30 if not 35 mpg in combined conditions. These rumors came after the big Highlander hybrid increase from 19 to 28 mpg.
Price of the 2015 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is still unavaliable. We predict it is going to come in range from $25,000 to $30,000 for the front wheel drive version. Adding All wheel drive to this package will cost around $1,900. Release date is probably going to come in the end of this year, while this model will arrive at the dealers in the beginning of 2015.


Echo Valley. Just give a yell and you will know why this gorge is called Echo Valley. You can get to the valley via the cemetery behind the church. Besides caves and rocks, is it also one of the spots where you can see the famous hanging coffins from really closeby. Mind that the passage through the valley requires a bit climbing, so be sure you wear some solid shoes.
Kiltepan Hill. When you follow the so-called "path to paradise" through the pinetrees you can reach one of the most impressive views in Sagada: the Kiltepan Hill viewpoint. The view on the terraces and the hills below is stunning. It is particularly popular at sunrise. It can pay off to get up early ;-).
Other sights. In the area there are quite a few natural sights to choose from. You can do trekking into the mountains (such as Mount Ampacao), check out waterfalls, discover caves (such as the Lumiang and the Sumaguing cave) or go to Lake Danum. There is even an underground river. All info on these sights and activities is available in the Tourist Information Center in the town. Be sure to register there and to get a guide if you go trekking or if you want to explore the caves.


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Bad timing: BVI shelves trip to Africa to focus EU blacklist deadline
in All News / By: on September 25, 2018 at 8:16 AM /
Premier Dr D Orlando Smith. (BVI News photo)
The Premier Dr D Orlando Smith-led trade mission to Africa that was scheduled for November has been postponed till next year.
The trip has been shelved so the territory can focus on the European Union's (EU) upcoming assessment of the BVI's finance centre's.
The BVI has until December to adopt a number of legislative changes to remain off the EU's blacklist of tax havens.
And in considering the limited time remaining to convince the EU that the BVI is a jurisdiction that is 'compliant' with its anti-money laundering and anti-tax evasion policies, the Premier said he has instructed the territory's UK/EU representative, Elise Donovan, to 'redouble efforts' abroad to achieve that goal.
"Ms Donovan was a key member of the delegation which was due to participate in a mission to three African countries in November, and it is vital that she remains in the UK to focus on the EU," the Premier explained.
Interim Executive Director of BVI Finance, Lorna Smith said the Africa Expert Network "understands and fully support" the BVI's position and have agreed to put a hold on their meetings.
"We've been looking forward to embarking on this mission to Africa, BVI Finance agrees that the BVI's focus and firepower need to be directed toward the issue involving the EU."
"We must continue to put all our efforts into ensuring that the BVI remains a sound, reliable and transparent jurisdiction," BVI Finance boss said.
What is the EU's tax haven blacklist?
The blacklist was created to categorise jurisdictions who 'do not respect the EU's tax transparency standards'.
The EU created the blacklist in December 2017; some three months after hurricanes Irma and Maria ravaged the BVI.
While the EU classifies the BVI as a territory that is non-compliant to its standards, it put the territory on a so-called 'grey list' and gave it a year to become compliant.
The BVI was given a one-year grace period because of the onslaught of the hurricanes. But, this grace period expires in three months and if the BVI doesn't satisfy the EU, it could then be blacklisted and subjected to diplomatic sanctions.
Keep the pressure on OUR government leaders at all times people! They ONLY hear us if we speak loudly!
And why doesn't this article or those involved explain exactly why the BVI is non-compliant and what has to be done to become compliant. Everything in the Territory is done in secrecy and behind closed doors. Transparency is a word that is not in the BVI dictionary and obviously the cause of non compliance. How exactly does one "double their efforts" unless you do what is requested. Please feel free to enlighten us all.
@ anonymous says:
The BVI is listed as largely compliant by the OECD, along with G20 countries. A big number of other jurisdictions were included on this grey list & if one were to do their due diligence, perhaps they may be able to speak more intelligently on that matter. BVI is a transparent jurisdiction compared to many other countries also
Auditor says:
Wise decision Dr Smith.
Please release the audit now. It's several years past due and you promised us this past summer that you would release it shortly.
wow says:
what a mess the ndp have this country in
I'm Laxed says:
Wow, one year!!! man i have lots of time. HECK!??
A year gone already ,I better get o this. Can't go to Africa again.
White Elephant says:
"… the BVI REMAINS a sound, reliable and transparent jurisdiction"
Sound: Our country is not sound. It's badly broken. Our schools are worse than many third world schools. Our internet speeds are slower than all of our neighbors. Our dump is still on fire creating toxic fumes exposing us and our neighbors to cancer causing foul smelling clouds.
Reliable: Our government services are not reliable. Our water and electricity are not only very expensive they are anything but reliable.
Transparent: This does not exist today. We have yet to see the contracts with BVI Airways. Our leaders have failed to even release the simple audit of our government accounts. Dr Smith, the BVI is not your piggy bank. That's our money we entrusted you to spend wisely. But a lot it is unaccounted for. We don't have any process in place to provide transparency today. Dr Smith, will you and your fellow ministers release your tax returns? Will you provide us with a list of companies that you and your family own benificial interests in?
It was a BVI Finance trip, not a Dr. Smith or NDP trip.
Reply says:
Good they listen to the criticism leveled at them over that trip, and wiser heads apparently has prevailed.
The timing and optics of this African delegation simply looked bad especially in light of the fact that our country is still recovering from the hurricanes of 2017, many people are displaced without a roof over their heads, the infrastructure of the country remains in disrepair in many areas, and many of our kids remain displaced from their schools.
Under these conditions, the government cannot continue business as usual.
Sam the man says:
More like he's actually listened to the extensive backlash to him swanning of on holiday to Africa 1st class! He still won't catch up on all the yearly audited accounts he was supposed to have done as finance minister – just wait for all the excuses as usual….
SOS mayday mayday says:
Captain your ship is sinking
Windy says:
Translation — Governor squashed that wasteful trip
No nonsense says:
I really want the Queen to go over the governors head and MAKE THEM (NDP) to Put back ALL our hard earned money. Seize what ever the hell dem have of value and dont give dem NO retirement funds either. WHEN DEM GOIN STOP….??
Sherlock says:
Let's create a new laws;
1) To serve as an elected official you must release your tax returns.
2) You must publically disclose your beneficial ownership interests in companies (including BVI companies)
3) Any official (past or present) caught with their hand in our cookie jar must serve a minimum of 10 years in prison.
4) Any official (past or present) receiving kickbacks for awarding public money contracts must serve a minimum of 10 years in prison.
We could potentially pay for our news schools with the money we could claw back from these guys.
The problem is that the crooks will be just as bad at managing "their" money as they are managing the country's money. When you go looking they will have frittered it away on expensive cars, flights and bad investments. These same people who thought extending Brandywine Bay, investing in airplanes, pointless traffic lights at the roundabout, building greenhouses, drag racing assessments, traffic islands to stop drag racing, scrubbers for the incinerator which never worked or never arrived, not bothering to insure any buildings in a hurricane zone…were all smart ideas. The lot of them are either stupid or corrupt, or both. My money is on both. But the people who will be really stupid are the people who will vote any of them back in. Time to clean house.
Do you really think the queen rules over something?
Billionaire says:
The BVI is largely compliant but we are still trying to ammend legislations and are still on a blacklist… Are we being bullied? Something is missing….
cancelled says:
I would like to know if the tickets and accommodation are already paid for? I cant believe with the EU and UK matters our Premier believed Nigeria a suitable market for BVI Companies.
Let me guess, Gov't credit card was declined at the time of booking the flights?
Hmmmm says:
They couldn't find any African consultants?
It is enough for me that a serious attempt at having an alliance with the Motherland is being made…As we see,it is enough to cause a stir from the big pot.
African and Caribbean economic dealings would be a very powerful statement to the fears and insecurities of the colonisers and the expats from those said countries who are living interfering and instigating in the Caribbean.
Long overdue ,an African connection is a force of riveting concern and attempts to block such is evident but it will happen in the very near future.
Mama,she treat her daughter mean and as a result changes for daughter's future must be made.
Well? says:
I guess we want a piece of the action in the motherland! https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-09-24/angola-arrests-ex-president-s-son-jose-filomeno-novo-jornal


Sales Funnel is the basic and widely used model to understand, improve, accelerate and grow your companies' clientele base. However, this is never the end of story. Inside sales managers know the fact that it takes quite a lot of time & resources to hunt a lead, nurture it & take them on board. Once the customers are on board, the real story begins here.
So if you have a decent number of sign-ups then, along with growth, you should also focus on customer retention. You can never guarantee customer retention but an ideal situation for your company is that the total number of customers you get at the end of a sales funnel process should definitely be more than the churn.
We're going to share 5 basic but very important tips to retain your customers who have signed up after passing through your sales funnel.
It's good to say hello once in a while: Doesn't matter if your customers have signed up for a monthly, quarterly or an annual subscription. You need to give equal importance to all of them. It's important for them to be contacted once in a month. How to do that? For starters you can send them a monthly newsletter about the current happenings in your industry and your firm specific developments. It leaves a good impression on your customers so they'll feel themselves connected to you.
Be easy to reach: Apart from being able to contact them on regular basis, have a protocol where your customers will be able to contact you. The traditional helpline and email addresses are a good solution for this. But it's much easier for a customer to simply tweet you. Have a real life human being managing your social media specifically for this purpose.
In a Sales Funnel, every sign-up comes up with cost to nurture & adjustment.
Questionnaires are the cheapest way of Brainstorming: It's really good to send some questionnaires to your customers once in a while. Never include the closed ended questionnaires only. Your customers wouldn't be able to feel the liberty of sharing their opinions and views. Try to include some open ended questions as well. The information generated here would be much broader, practical and convertible as it's based on professional hands on experience.
Send gifts: From this we don't literally mean that you should send them with real life gifts but an extra 15 days of subscription. Or if your model is fermium with certain paid features, then once in a while let them use those features. It keeps them motivated and might even make them opt for an advanced plan. It's basically a trial but it serves two purposes. First to make them feel lucky to have been gifted, and then getting them on a trial in disguise.
Never Compromise on Your Quality: It might be the last point on our list but it's the most important one. Without this, nothing matters. If you are not able to deliver what you promised and what you claim, you are more likely to go south. Your solution should be error free. If you are a SaaS company, there shouldn't be any bugs or errors. If you are dealing in tangible products, there should be no physical defects at all. Your quality contributes the most towards your brand development. Branding is nothing more than a promise where you charge high to provide unmatchable quality. Live up to your promises.
These tips are critical for you to follow in any kind of business you are in. If you don't follow these, you are more likely to lose customers that you spend a lot of cost on in order to take them on board. In case of a SaaS company, this is very true. You cannot afford to have a high churn. You can never follow a leaky bucket model where if you make 50 clients in a month, you also lost 45 or so.
You should pay equal focus to your sales pipeline development as well as your customer retention strategy to keep your customers loyal and dedicated.
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With its complex aircraft, equipment and operating procedures, the aviation industry has naturally developed thousands of acronyms and slang words. For those new or relatively new to flying, it can be daunting to learn it all. If you're a pilot, here are a few terms you should know.
Squawk — A squawk refers to something that's wrong with the aircraft. Pilots generally keep a squawk sheet with a list of the minor issues they experience during aircraft operation. A squawk could be a sticky throttle or an unusual buzzing sound in the panel. It does not involve a major repair such as a dented cowling, and it never compromises safety such as when a tire is cut. Each squawk should include the details of who, what, when, where, why and how. This helps aircraft technicians troubleshoot the issue during the next regular maintenance interval.
Rotables — Unlike expendable or consumable parts, rotable aircraft parts can be repaired or overhauled and used again on aircraft.
AOG — An acronym for aircraft on ground, AOG refers to an aircraft that is unable to fly, usually due to an equipment failure or incursion of some kind. For those who specialize in providing quick-turn aviation maintenance, an AOG takes precedence because a grounded aircraft can cost an owner-operator dearly in productivity and lost business.
OEM — An acronym for original equipment manufacturer, OEM usually refers to the companies that design and manufacture aircraft and avionics. The term OEM is widely used in other industries, too, but in a slightly different way.
Recurrent Training — Pilots routinely attend recurrent training to maintain their skills and meet qualification requirements. Training intervals, which may be six, nine or 12 months, vary depending on the type of aircraft flown, the pilot's certification, the country or region, and the regulatory agency requiring the training.
NBAA — Pronounced N-B-double-A by those in the aviation industry, the acronym informally refers to the National Business Aviation Association's annual convention and exhibition, one of the world's largest civil aviation tradeshows held each fall. The organization, which represents companies that rely on general aviation aircraft of all sizes, uses the tradeshow to bring together current and prospective aircraft owners and operators, manufacturers and potential customers. During the three-day event, tens of thousands of attendees visit vendor booths, talk with aircraft and equipment representatives, learn about new products, tour aircraft on display, and network for possible business opportunities.
EASA — Typically pronounced E-AH-SUH by those in the U.S., EASA is an acronym for the European Aviation Safety Agency, the European Union's equivalent to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Based in Cologne, Germany, the agency oversees civil aviation certifications, regulations and safety standards for its 32 participating countries. Without common standards and regulations, flying between the various states in Europe would be cumbersome and expensive due to differing equipage requirements. EASA tends to adopt new safety standards more quickly than the FAA. Its actions can be a good indicator of future safety requirements in the United States.
Zulu Time — Pilots and air traffic controllers need a way to quickly and easily communicate time regardless of their location around the world. Therefore, they use Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), also known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). UTC, which represents the 0 hour, is the time by which all other time zones are measured. For example, Central Standard Time in the U.S. is -6 hours. The name Zulu arises from "zero," and pilots' use of the word Zulu as the letter Z in the phonetic alphabet. Zulu Time is also used in ship navigation.
For more aviation terminology, check out by these articles by the FAA and Textron Aviation and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).


8. Lately, I've been missing Georgetown, which I consider my second home.
9. But I feel incredibly blessed to be studying in Copenhagen this semester!
10. I'm super excited to share the next chapter of my Georgetown Story with all of you!


Every federal IT pro understands the importance of network monitoring, systems management, database performance monitoring, and other essential functions. The IT infrastructure must be working optimally to ensure overall performance.
The reality is, even with a lightning-fast infrastructure, if application performance is poor, then end-users will have a poor experience. Proper application performance management (APM) is vital for identifying application performance issues and ensuring that applications maintain an expected level of service.
Understanding the importance of application management begs the question: How do federal IT pros ensure applications are performing optimally?
The five most important elements of application performance management have been identified as end-user experience monitoring, runtime application architecture discovery, user-defined transaction profiling, component deep-dive monitoring, and analytics.
This should be the primary focus of a federal IT pro's APM efforts. End-user experience monitoring tools gather information on the user's interaction with the application and help identify any problems that are having a negative impact on the end-user's experience.
There are many things that can affect the user experience, and as government has embraced the cloud, it's important to find a tool that can monitor both on-premises and hosted applications. It's also helpful to consider a tool that allows for instant changes to network links or external servers if either or both of these are compromising the end-user experience.
This piece of APM looks at the hardware and software components involved in application execution—as well as the paths they use to communicate—to help pinpoint problems and establish their scope.
With the complexity of today's networks, discovering and displaying all the components that contribute to application performance is a hefty task. As such, it is important to choose a monitoring tool that provides real-time insight into the application delivery infrastructure.
The best tools will go one step further and provide the ability for federal IT pros to visualize this application architecture on the same console that provides insight to the end-user experience. This will not only provide a more complete picture, it will also allow the IT team to interact with different aspects of the APM solution quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
Just as it is important to identify the software, hardware, and communication path that application traffic takes throughout the networks, it is equally important to understand user-defined transactions as they traverse the architecture.
This third step will help ensure two things. First, it will allow federal IT pros to trace events as they occur across the various components. Second, it will provide an understanding of where and when events are occurring, and whether they are occurring as efficiently as possible.
This step provides an in-depth understanding of the components and pathways discovered in previous steps. In a nutshell, the federal IT pro conducts in-depth monitoring of the resources used by, and events occurring within, the application performance infrastructure.
Finally, as with any IT scenario, having information is one thing; understanding it is another.
When choosing APM tools, consider the agency's current technical environment. A lag in performance necessitates a prompt response. Be sure your APM tools provide continuous monitoring as well as real-time, transaction-oriented information.
It is equally important to choose a set of APM tools that integrate with one another. Having visibility across all pieces of the application environment is critical to having a complete understanding of application performance and helping ensure application optimization.
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Dining at Donner Lake Kitchen is about much more than their savory Huevos Rancheros. In business since the 1970's, Donner Lake Kitchen is a local favorite in Truckee, California.
Set in a warm atmosphere with wide-plank wood floors and cozy decor, Donner Lake Kitchen has a country diner feel - counter seating included! The breakfast and lunch offerings can best be described as a modern twist on American home-cooking - a must-eat attraction in Truckee.


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Q: How does PayPal calculate and assign parallel payment transaction fees? My question involves parallel (aka split) payments in PayPal's Adaptive Payments API.
I have been trawling various forums for the last hour (doesn't help that all the www.x.com pages are gone), and am unable to find a clear answer to a seemingly simple question about how PayPal's fixed transaction fee is applied in a parallel payment.
I can boil it down to two scenarios, but which is correct: Scenario A or Scenario B?
Many thanks,
Ollie
Scenario A:
Buyer pays $100 (buyer does not pay transaction fees)
Transaction fees for receivers to split = $100 x 3.4% (variable) + $0.45 (fixed) = $3.85
Seller #1 receives $90, less 90% of PayPal's transaction fees (90% x $3.85 = $3.47) = $86.53
Seller #2 receives $10, less 10% of PayPal's transaction fees (10% x $3.85= $0.39) = $9.61
PayPal transaction fees total = $3.85
Scenario B:
Buyer pays $100 (buyer does not pay transaction fees)
Transaction fee for receivers to split = $100 x 3.4% (variable) = $3.40
Seller #1 receives $90, less 90% of PayPal's transaction fee (90% x $3.40 = $3.06 + $0.45 (fixed) = $3.51) = $86.49
Seller #2 receives $10, less 10% of PayPal's transaction fee (10% x $3.40= $0.34 + $0.45 (fixed) = $0.79) = $9.21
PayPal transaction fees total = $4.30

A: If I recall correctly, the fee is calculated as Scenario A and then split amongst the receivers.  You could always test this out on sandbox to determine which method is used.

A: So after a few inane form letters being sent to me, someone from PayPal responded to my query with the following:

Thank you for contacting PayPal.
From the two scenarios that you have sent Scenario B would apply for the fees on your Adaptive Payment
Scenario B:
Buyer pays $100 (does not pay transaction fees)
Transaction fee for receivers to split = $100 x 3.4% = $3.40
Seller #1 receives $90, less 90% of PayPal's transaction fee (90% x $3.40 = $3.06 + $0.45 fixed charge = $3.51)
Seller #2 receives $10, less 10% of PayPal's transaction fee (10% x $3.40= $0.34 + $0.45 fixed charge = $0.79)
PayPal transaction fees total = $4.30
Thank you for choosing PayPal.

If this is true, I've advised them to make this clearer in their documentation, i.e. that a parallel payment is treated like a series of completely separate transactions, and therefore a full fixed transaction fee applies to each.
If anyone thinks that my advisor from PayPal has it wrong (it's been known to happen...), please speak!

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Pussy Riot Dedicates Video "Straight Outta Vagina" To Trump
Nadya Tolokonnikova and Masha Alyokhina are the members that make up the Russian punk band Pussy Riot, who has come a long way since it first entered an already over-populated music scene four years ago.
With "Straight Outta Vagina (feat. Desi Mo & Leikeli47)" Tolokonnikova originally told the Guardian that she wanted to "write a song that celebrates" the female anatomy. She also considered it a riposte to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, whose comments about women — notably a remark that he "grabs them by the pussy" — have shadowed the election campaign. Here's the band's new song.
By: Eddie Ugarte
Tags: Donald Trump, Pussy Riot
Eddie Ugarte


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Photo: Jens Gerber
Leipzig Gewandhaus, Germany
The Gewandhaus Orchestra is one of the oldest civic orchestras in the world and one of its most acclaimed bodies of musicians. Since its founding in 1743 by Leipzig nobility and bourgeoisie it has stood for a lively musical tradition. The 2017/2018 season sees the celebration of the 275th anniversary of the Gewandhaus Orchestra. This anniversary provides an opportunity for a retrospective as well as the departure into a new era: across the entire anniversary season historic premieres of the Gewandhaus Orchestra will be supported by the EvS Music Foundation – indeed, particularly in the 18th and 19th century the orchestra performed a wide range of premieres or the first work cycles of key composers worldwide – and these will be juxtaposed with new composition commissions.
The Gewandhaus' new musical director Andris Nelsons will contrast these "historic premieres" with works newly created for the Gewandhaus Orchestra by Wolfgang Rihm, Steffen Schleiermacher and Thomas Larcher. Furthermore, he will be appointing a Gewandhaus composer for the first time in the form of Jörg Widmann. Performed alongside the new orchestral work at the Grand Concert will be Widmann's viola and piano concerto (Funeral March) as well as a new work for the Gewandhaus Orchestra and vocal ensemble.
As part of a family concert the "old and new" theme will be playfully presented and a historic premiere (Wagner's Meistersingers Overture) will be contrasted with a work commissioned for this concert; here the Gewandhaus Orchestra is co-commissioning a double concert for violin and violoncello by Pascal Dusapin. The Gewandhaus Quartet also picks up on the theme in a cycle of historic and new premieres: as part of this a work by James MacMillan will be written for the Gewandhaus Quartet. In the anniversary season the Gewandhaus Wind Quintet and the Gewandhaus Brass Quintet will present chamber music especially composed for them by Georg Christoph Biller and Kevin McKee. A leading vocal music composer in the form of Ēriks Ešenvalds will also add to the repertoire of the Gewandhaus Choirs with a new work.
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Philosophy, School of
Address: Room 2308, West Main-buildings of Guanghua Towers, 220 Handan Road, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433
86-21-65648470 (For Admission)
86-21-65647936 (For International Cooperation)
Email: yumingzhi@fudan.edu.cn (For Admission)
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The School of Philosophy of Fudan University was formerly known as the Department of Philosophy, which was established in 1956 as one of the three earliest departments of philosophy in the People's Republic of China. On the basis of this, the School of Philosophy of Fudan University was founded in October, 2006. In 2017, Fudan philosophy was rated as A+ discipline in the fourth-round discipline evaluation by the Ministry of Education. At the same time, it was also selected as one of the first-class disciplines that will be supported by "the Shanghai Gaofeng and Gaoyuan Discipline Development Plan".
Subjects and Programs
Presently, the School of Philosophy is made up of five institutions: the Department of Philosophy, the Department of Religious Studies, the Department of Philosophy of Science and Logic, the Department for Chinese Philosophy and Chinese Philology, and the Department of Philosophy of Art and Art History (in preparation).
The School currently offers 4 undergraduate programs including Philosophy, Religious Studies, Chinese Philosophy, and Philosophy of Science and Logic, 11 graduates programs including Marxism Philosophy, Chinese Philosophy, Western Philosophy, Logic, Ethics, Aesthetics, Religious Studies, Philosophy of Science, and Western Marxism Philosophy. Besides, the School offers 2 English-taughtdegree programs that enroll international students: Chinese Philosophy and Culture, Chinese Religious Studies. Within all these programs, the School currently has 615 students in total (including 28 international students), with 250 undergraduates and 365 graduate students. It has trained more than 5000 students who graduated as professionals.
Currently the School has a highly competent faculty that including 69 teaching staff, 40 of whom are professors.
After more than 60 years' development, the School of Philosophy has been developed into a leading academic institution dedicated to philosophical research and philosophical education. According to the 2012 QS World University Rankings by Subject, it was ranked 15th globally, and 1st in Asia. It has been running a series of high-level academic programs that covers various specialized fields in philosophical studies and religious studies.The School has also formed its own tradition, which is characterized by its open mind to different philosophical traditions, dedication to academic research, focus on deep thinking and service for the broader society.
During the latest 10 years, the School has made important progress in many different aspects, especially in the area of international academic cooperation. The School holds a strong connection with plenty of famous universities around the world. We have signed agreements for student exchange programs with the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Oslo, the School of Humanities at the University of Exeter, the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Graz, and the Department of Philosophy at the University of Western Ontario. In the past 5 years, we have also signed Erasmus+ cooperation agreements with the Department of Philosophy at the University of Leipzig, the Department of Philosophy at the University of Cologne, and the Department of Humanities at the ELTE in Budapest, Hungary.
Building a high-level international joint degree program has always been one of the focuses of the school's work in international cooperation. The School of Philosophy has now one such degree program: Fudan University-Birmingham University's double-degree undergraduate program (2+2) in philosophy; there are two international cooperation double-degree program (2+2) underway in preparation: Fudan University-Venice University's double-degree master's degree in comparative philosophy and Fudan University-University of Western Ontario University's double majors in philosophy.
The 2+2 undergraduate dual degree program at Fudan University-Birmingham University was officially launched in 2018. The program selects two third-year-level undergraduate students from the School of Philosophy of Fudan University each year to study at Birmingham University for two years. After the students successfully complete the required credits, Fudan University and Birmingham University respectively will both confer their bachelor degree certificates. At present, we have selected 2 students. The first 2 students of Class 2016 have studied for one semester at Birmingham University. The second 2 students of Class 2017 will go to Birmingham University in September 2019.
In addition, the School has committed to actively exploring high-level international collaborative academic research projects in recent years. Currently six research projects have confirmed initial cooperation intentions: "Global Philosophy" with the Philosophy Department of the Free University of Berlin, Germany, "Comparative Political Philosophy" with the College of Humanities, University of Exeter, UK, "Intelligence and Emergence" with Cambridge University's Center for Intelligent Future Research, "Modern Confucianism" with a number of Confucian research teams in Japan,"The Reconstruction of Normative Orders" with the "Regular Order" Research Center of the University of Frankfurt, Germany and the Georgetown University's Normative Order Research Team, and "Socialism in the 21st Century" with the Institute of Critical Philosophy of the German Luxembourg Foundation.


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Q: I'm loosing internet conection only on chrome I have internet wifi connection working in my Dell latitude but after starting Windows (Windows 10), or after opening the laptop, the connection does not work in Chrome (Versión 74.0.3729.169 (Build official) (64 bits)).
In every other application works, but Chrome asks me to check my internet connection. I know that the connection is working because, for example, WhatsApp desktop app is able to send and receive messages, and MS OneDrive keeps in sync.
After some minutes have passed, Chrome is able to connect to the internet. I don-t know what makes the connection to work again. I've tried to restart the wifi connection, dump Chrome history, and cookies, and nothing have helped. After some minutes it just gets connected.
Chrome is updated, I don't have any plugin installed, and of course, there's no problem with the firewall since eventually Chrome gets connected. I use Avast free antivirus and don't use another firewall other than Windows firewall. No other computer or device has shown the same issue.