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\section{INTRODUCTION}\label{introduction}

The last few years have settled the debate about the origin of long gamma-ray bursts (GRBs). The hint provided by GRB\,980425 and SN\,1998bw \citep{galama98} was finally taken when the spectroscopic follow-up of the afterglow of GRB\,030329 revealed the unambiguous signatures of a very energetic supernova -- SN 2003dh \citep{hjorth03,matheson03,stanek03}. Soon thereafter, another clear-cut SN\,1998bw look-alike emerged in the afterglow of GRB\,031203 \citep{malesani04,thomsen04}.
While the Swift satellite \citep{gehrels04} has been very successful in finding GRBs over a large redshift range \citep[e.g.,][]{jakobsson06}, the wait for the next spectacular case of a nearby
GRB-supernova has lasted more than two years.

\subsection{GRB\,060218}

GRB\,060218 was detected by the BAT instrument on-board the Swift satellite
\citep[][]{cusumanogcn4775} on February
18.149 2006 UT.
This burst had exceptional high-energy properties \citep{campana06}.
The peak energy of the event (Sect~\ref{xrays}) was very low and we will hereafter refer to this burst as an X-ray flash.
XRF\,060218 is
one of the longest bursts ever detected, and the unusual properties gave a very confused early impression. Several GCNs indicated that this was probably not a proper GRB, and our optical monitoring programme was therefore somewhat delayed.
However, eventually this turned out to be a very interesting low-$z$ event \citep{mirabalgcn4792} with a likely association to a supernova \citep{masettigcn4803,soderbergiau}.
The transient has now been detected over a wide wavelength range, from X-rays \citep{kenneagcn4776} to radio \citep{soderberggcn4794}.

In this paper we focus on the optical transient, and the early spectral and photometric evolution of this supernova (SN). The paper is organized as follows.
Sect.~\ref{observations} outlines how the optical observations were obtained and reduced. The results are presented in Sect.~\ref{results}, which includes $U$-, $V$- and $R$-band lightcurves as well as spectra of the SN, and an analysis of the host galaxy.
We end the paper with a discussion (Sect.~\ref{discussion}) where we compare the properties of this SN with other relevant SNe.

\section{OBSERVATIONS}\label{observations}

\subsection{Photometry}\label{photobservations}

The observations for XRF\,060218 were somewhat complicated and hampered by the celestial position of the burst. Being close to the Sun it could only be observed for a short time right after sunset. We have used the combined efforts of two telescopes, at a northern and a southern observatory, to follow the object until it faded into the glare of the Sun, about 50 days past the burst. For the final observations we had to restrict ourselves to a single passband ($R$) due to the limited time available for observations in the twillight.

We obtained imaging of the transient of XRF\,060218 with the
ESO/Danish 1.5~m telescope (D1.5m) on La Silla
equipped with the DFOSC instrument, which offers a $13.7\times13.7$ arcminute
field-of-view (FOV) at 0.395 arcsec per pixel.
We also used the 2.56~m Nordic Optical Telescope (NOT) on La Palma equipped with ALFOSC which offers a FOV of $6.3\times6.3$ arcminutes with a pixel scale of 0.189 arcsec, as well as StanCam which has a pixel scale of 0.176 arcsec over $3\times3$ arcminutes.

The journal of observations is given in Table~\ref{t:log}.
The data were reduced using standard techniques for de-biasing and
flat-fielding.

\subsection{Spectroscopy}\label{specobservations}

Spectra of the source were obtained with ALFOSC at four epochs, February 21, 22 and 24 and on March 2. These epochs correspond to
3.78, 4.71, 6.71 and 12.71 days past the burst.
Each spectrum had an integration time of 2400
seconds using grism 4 and a 1.3 arcsec wide
slit. This set-up provided a dispersion of 3~\AA~per pixel.
The spectral range covered is from 3300 to 9200 \AA. There is some second order contamination above 6600~\AA, and significant fringing above $\sim7500$~\AA.
The spectra were taken at or close to the parallactic angle.
We note that apart from the first spectrum, taken at an airmass of 1.93,
all spectra were achieved at an airmass $<1.5$. The NOT/ALFOSC has a
high efficiency
in the UV,
so we put emphasis on obtaining the bluest part of the spectrum.

The spectra were reduced following standard procedures in {\tt MIDAS}
and {\tt IRAF}. Wavelength calibration was achieved by comparison to images taken of helium and neon lamps. The flux calibration was performed using the spectrophotometric standard star GD71 \citep{bohlin95}, which was observed every night close in time to the supernova observation.
Finally, the absolute flux-calibration was achieved by comparison to the contemporary (or interpolated) $V$-band photometry.

When comparing to synthetic photometry obtained by integrating each spectrum under the filter profiles, we discovered that some of the spectra have suffered from differential slit losses. This has been considered in the analysis below.

\section{RESULTS}\label{results}

\subsection{The Lightcurves}\label{lightcurves}

Aperture photometry of the transient was carried out using
a combination of {\tt DAOPHOT} \citep{stetson87} and {\tt SExtractor}
\citep{bertin96}.
We measured the magnitudes of the supernova as well as for 9
stars in the field in the $V$ and $R$ bands (7 local standards in the $U$ band). The relative magnitudes were transformed to the
standard system
using observations of photometric standard stars \citep
{landolt}.
We estimate an absolute photometric accuracy of 0.08, 0.06 and 0.04
mags in the $U$, $V$ and $R$ bands, respectively.

In Fig.~\ref{f:lightcurves} we plot the $U$-, $V$- and $R$-band lightcurves.
This is the data from Table~\ref{t:log}.
The dates are given with respect to the time of the
burst in the observers frame. We have not plotted the data with errors larger than 0.15 mag, if there are more accurate data from the same night.
The $R$- and $V$-band lightcurves are followed from well before peak and are
traced to way past maximum.

In Fig.~\ref{f:lightcurves} we have applied no corrections
to subtract the host galaxy (estimated at $R=19.9$, see Sect.~\ref{host}).
This can be an important contribution, $\sim0.1$~mag
at maximum light, and is considered in the following analysis.
Also, we have made no K-corrections for the magnitudes given in Table~\ref{t:log} and plotted in Fig.~\ref{f:lightcurves}. At the early epochs where we have spectra, we estimate this correction to be
$\sim0.04$~mag in the $V$ band, and $0.11$~mag in the $R$ band. The final spectrum is taken closest in time to the maximum light in these bands, and indicate K-corrections of $\sim0.02$~mag in the $V$ band, and $0.15$~mag in $R$.

To estimate the time of maximum, peak brightness and the lightcurve shape as described by $\Delta$m$_{15}$ (the number of magnitudes the supernova decayed in the 15 days following maximum brightness) we have fitted the lightcurves with smooth functions \citep[see][]{stritzinger05}.
We estimate the rise times of $t(V)=10.4\pm0.5$ days past burst and
$t(R)=11.4\pm0.5$ days.
We further estimate  $\Delta$m$_{15}(V)=0.92$ and $\Delta$m$_{15}(R)=0.71$~mag from the observed data. When correcting for the underlying emission from the host galaxy (Sect.~\ref{other}), as well as for time dilation, the corrected numbers are
$\Delta$m$_{15}(V)=1.1\pm0.1$ and $\Delta$m$_{15}(R)=0.90\pm0.1$~mag.

The peak magnitudes are estimated to be m($V$)=$17.47\pm0.05$ and
m($R$)=$17.22\pm0.05$~mag. To determine the absolute magnitudes we need estimates of the distance and extinction.
The redshift of this burst is $z=0.0331$
\citep[][ see also Sect.~\ref{spectrum} ]{mirabalgcn4792},
and assuming a cosmology
where $H_0=70$\,km\,s$^{-1}$\,Mpc$^{-1}$, $\Omega_\Lambda = 0.7$
and $\Omega_{\rm m}=0.3$,
this corresponds to a luminosity distance of 145.4 Mpc.

The reddening associated with
Galactic extinction is E($B-V$)=0.14~mag according to the maps by \citet{schlegel98}. High-resolution spectra \citep{guenthergcn4863} can be used to check this. Using the sodium lines to estimate the reddening \citep[see e.g.,][]{munari97} provides E($B-V$)=0.127 for the Milky Way, and E($B-V$)=0.042~mag for the GRB host. This is consistent with adopting a total reddening of E($B-V$)=0.14~mag. We note that \citet{campana06} required E($B-V)_{\rm host}=0.20$ mag based on the assumption of thermal radiation detected by UVOT. This is higher than claimed by \citet{guenthergcn4863}. It is known that the Na~I~D lines do not provide a robust measure of the extinction, and could be influenced by e.g., the ionization state in the host \citep[see e.g.,][]{sollerman05a,sollerman05b}. However, the overall properties of the host galaxy based on the spectral energy distribution (SED) modeling (Sect.~\ref{modeling}), as well as the measured Balmer line decrement \citep[Sect.~\ref{other}, see also][]{pian06}, also argue for a low host extinction. In the following we will therefore adopt a total extinction of E$(B-V)=0.14$~mag.

The absolute magnitudes of the SN are then M$(V)=-18.8$ and M$(R)=-18.9$ mag. Finally, correcting these estimates for host contamination
($V,R=0.09,0.10$) and K-corrections ($V,R=0.02,0.15$)
our best estimates are M$(V)=-18.7$ and  M$(R)=-18.7$ mag. These are the magnitudes adopted for comparison to other SNe, and are given in Table~\ref{t:summary}.

\subsubsection{The $U$-band lightcurve}\label{ubandlc}

Lightcurves for Type Ic SNe are relatively rare in the $U$ band. For SN\,2006aj, we started our $U$-band imaging campaign 5 days past the burst. At this epoch, the $U$ band was already close to maximum light. We then followed the evolution of the $U$-band flux until 25 days past the burst, after which the supernova became to faint (also compared to the host) to allow further monitoring.

Given the sparse pre-maximum coverage, the estimates are somewhat more uncertain in the $U$ band. We estimate $t(U)=6.8\pm1.0$ days.
The estimate of the corrected light curve shape
is rather uncertain, due to the large correction for host contamination
on the already steep lightcurve.
We estimate $\Delta$m$_{15}(U)=2.0\pm0.2$.
The peak brightness is m$(U)=17.60\pm0.10$ mag, which converts to an absolute $U$-band magnitude of M$(U)=-18.9$ in the Vega magnitude system.

The K-corrections are most uncertain in the $U$ band, and could also be significant in particular for the latest epochs where the spectrum falls very steeply in that region. At around $U$-band maximum light, we estimate a K-correction of $\sim-0.15$~mag. Applying this K-correction, and a correction for the host galaxy ($0.08$~mag) we therefore estimate the final absolute magnitude M($U)=-18.9$.

We summarize all corrected lightcurve parameters in Table~\ref{t:summary}. In this table, the rise times are corrected for time dilation, as are the light curve shapes which are also corrected for the underlying host galaxy. The absolute magnitudes are corrected for extinction, host galaxy contamination and are K-corrected.

\subsection{The Spectral Evolution}\label{spectrum}

The flux-calibrated spectra are shown in Fig.~\ref{f:spectra}.
The continuum-like spectrum with broad bumps renders a classification of this burst as a Type Ic supernova, based on the lack of conspicuous SN lines \citep[e.g.,][]{patat01}.

The spectral evolution is well represented, the most obvious development being the depression of the UV flux with time.
Some of the depression seen in our final spectrum may be attributed to differential slit losses, but the overall evolution of the spectra are correct, as can be seen from the comparison to the broad band light curves.
 In fact, the UV depression is a common feature of SNe and reflects the increased line blanketing due to low ionization iron group elements. As seen from the lightcurve, the $U$ band actually peaked close to the date of our third spectrum, so we see the rise of the $U$ band up to that epoch in the spectral evolution, followed by a rapid decline to the final spectrum.

Our latest spectrum, taken 12.3 days past burst in the rest frame, shows a dramatic evolution of the flux towards the red part of the spectrum. The broad red bumps are common features of so-called hypernovae and signal huge expansion velocities of the ejecta. Interpreting the inflection point at $\sim6080~$\AA~as the Si II 6355 \AA~feature seen in other GRB-SNe \citep{patat01,hjorth03}, we can estimate an expansion velocity of $\sim 22\,000$~km~s$^{-1}$. At 12 days past burst, this is similar to the expansion velocities measured in SN\,1998bw and SN\,2003dh. However, since this feature is quite loosely defined, this estimate can only be approximate.

From the multitude of narrow emission lines from the host galaxy
we can also measure the redshift to the supernova.
The positions and fluxes of a number of detected narrow
lines are given in Table~\ref{t:lines}. We derived the redshift by
measuring the positions of the
[O~II] line, the [O~III] lines as well as
H$\alpha$ and H$\beta$ at all 4 epochs, and conclude $z=0.0331\pm0.0007$.

The fluxes of the lines were measured by Gaussian fits, using both {\tt IDL} and {\tt IRAF splot}. We use these below to estimate the star formation rate and the metallicity. We note that the values given in Table~\ref{t:lines} are averages for the four spectra
corrected for E$(B-V)=0.14$~mag.
Apart from the stronger lines listed in Table~\ref{t:lines}, we also detect
[Ne~III] $\lambda3869$, which signals the presence of ionizing radiation.
This line is about 3 times weaker than H$\beta$, although the uncertainty in such a weak line is $\sim50\%$ in our spectra. The stronger lines have uncertainties of $\lesssim20\%$.

\subsection{The Host Galaxy}\label{host}

\subsubsection{Modeling the SED}\label{modeling}

The $ugr{i}z$-band SDSS
pre-imaging of the field \citep{coolgcn4777}
allowed us to construct the optical spectral
energy distribution of the host galaxy.
However, it was noted \citep{hicken06gcn4898,modjaz06} that the absolute calibration of this field was not correct.
To correct the SDSS model magnitudes we used field star photometry
\citep{hicken06gcn4898}, which was transformed from Landolt to the SDSS-system using \citet{jester05}.
Corrected host magnitudes were then deduced from the offsets between the
SDSS model magnitudes and the transformed values, giving:
$u=21.24\pm0.15,  g=20.29\pm0.04,  r=20.16\pm0.03,  i=19.96\pm0.04,
z=19.80\pm0.13$.
We then used the best fit SED (see below) to transform these magnitudes back
to Landolt photometry:
$U = 20.45\pm0.15, B = 20.46\pm0.07,
V = 20.19\pm0.04, R = 19.86 \pm0.03, I = 19.47\pm0.06~$mag.
These are the host galaxy magnitudes used to correct the light curve parameters in Sect.~\ref{lightcurves}.

The $ugr{i}z$ host galaxy photometric points were then
de-reddened by
the Galactic extinction following \citet{schlegel98}
and then
fitted based on the
SDSS filter+CCD efficiency  curves \citep{fukugita96}
and using the synthetic SED  templates constructed with the HyperZ code
\citep{bolzonella00}.

For  the construction  of the  synthetic templates  three  initial mass
functions (IMFs) were used
\citep{scalo86,miller79,salpeter55}.
We also used four different extinction laws:
MW \citep{seaton79}, LMC \citep[][]{fitzpatrick86}, SMC \citep{prevot84}
and one for starburst galaxies \citep{calzetti00}.
Solar metallicity was assumed for all the templates.
The  redshift of the templates was  fixed at $z=0.0331$.
In  addition, a  wide range of  star-formation  histories were
considered
\citep[see more  details on the $\tau$ parameter in][]{gorosabel05},
creating  different families of  templates:
Elliptical, Starburst, Lenticular, Irregular and Spiral galaxies.

The  $ugr{i}z$-band
photometric  points  were  satisfactorily  fitted by  the SED templates
($\chi^2_{\rm d.o.f} \sim  1.3$; see  Fig.~\ref{f:SED}).
Our  SED fits did not favour any IMF, extinction law or galaxy type.
This means that the inferred host galaxy extinction is independent on the input model, and is stable at around $A_{\rm  V} =
0.1 - 0.3$~mag. This is why we were favoring a low host galaxy extinction in Sect.~\ref{lightcurves}.

\subsubsection{Host galaxy properties}\label{other}

The host magnitude of $B=20.46$~mag,
and the Galactic extinction of $E(B-V)=0.14$
gives an absolute magnitude for the host of
M$(B)=-15.9$ mag at the measured redshift.
Adopting $M^{\rm B}_{\star}=-21.1$ this corresponds to
$L=0.008L^{\rm B}_{\star}$.

From the H$\alpha$ and [O~II] lines we can
estimate the star formation rate (SFR).
From both these lines we get
SFR $\sim0.05\Msun$~yr$^{-1}$, following \cite{kennicutt98}. This is of course only measured from the part of the galaxy that falls on the spectroscopic slit.
The specific star formation rate for the host galaxy of XRF\,060218
is thus $\sim$6~M$_{\odot}$ yr$^{-1} (L/L^{\star})^{-1}$.

Finally, we can estimate the metallicity of the galaxy using the R23 technique. From the results presented in Table~\ref{t:lines}, we derive a log(R$_{23})=0.8-0.9$. This indicates a somewhat sub-solar metallicity, although the exact value can not be determined from this ratio alone \citep[see e.g., Fig.~5 by][]{kewley02}.

The luminosity and star formation rate thus indicates a small but fairly normal dwarf galaxy, similar to other nearby GRB host galaxies \citep{sollerman05b}. The low metallicity is also similar to that of other GRB host galaxies.

\section{DISCUSSION}\label{discussion}

\subsection{The supernova spectral evolution}

The spectral evolution reveals a rapidly evolving Type Ic supernova with very broad lines. Very few Type Ic spectra exist for such early epochs. Our first spectrum was obtained 3.7 days past the burst. The first spectrum for SN\,1998bw was not obtained until after a week, and for SN\,2003dh the emission was still dominated by the afterglow at this epoch. Therefore, it is difficult to make any one-to-one comparisons of the apparent bumps in these spectra with those of other similar SNe \citep[see e.g., Fig.~1 in ][]{mazzali02}.

In Fig.~\ref{f:comparison} we have re-plotted our latest spectrum of SN\,2006aj from March 2. This is 12.3 days past burst in the SN rest frame. We have also plotted spectra for SN\,1998bw \citep{patat01} and SN\,2003dh \citep{hjorth03}. These spectra are very similar to the one for SN\,2006aj, but are taken at a later epoch. SN\,2006aj thus displays a fast spectral evolution. This agrees with the narrow lightcurve.

\subsection{The Supernova Lightcurves}

From the lightcurves, as well as from the spectral evolution, we can see that the emission is dominated by the supernova rather than by the afterglow from very early on. This is similar to SN\,1998bw, where no optical afterglow was ever detected, but very different from SN\,2003dh which was dominated by the afterglow for more than a week before it emerged.

\subsubsection{The peak magnitude}

The peak magnitudes we have estimated show that SN\,2006aj was a fairly normal Type Ic supernova in that respect \citep{richardson06}. In particular, it was not as bright as  SN\,1998bw or SN\,2003dh.
SN\,1998bw ejected $0.35-0.50\Msun$ of radioactive $^{56}$Ni \citep[see e.g., ][]{sollerman00,woosley99}. That SN\,2006aj was only $\sim50\%$ as luminous as SN\,1998bw
thus means that SN\,2006aj ejected $\sim0.22\pm0.06\Msun$ of radioactive $^{56}$Ni. This is still more than seen in other broad-line supernovae, such as SNe 1997ef and 2002ap. We note that the assumption that the peak magnitude scales with the nickel mass may not be valid for very asymmetric explosions \citep{hoeflich99}. GRBs are expected to be asymmetric, although they should all be pointed within a few degrees
to our line of sight.

\subsubsection{The light curve shape}

The shape of the lightcurve is also of interest.
For SN\,2006aj we have summarized the properties in Table~\ref{t:summary}.
For comparison, the Type Ic SN\,1994I displayed
$\Delta$m$_{15}(U)\sim2.5$ and
$\Delta$m$_{15}(V)\sim1.7$~mag.
The peak magnitude for SN\,1994I was reached after $\sim8$ days in $U$,
and after 10 days in the $V$ band \citep{richmond96}.
The rise time is, however, very uncertain for SN\,1994I; since the exact epoch
of the explosion was not observed.

For SN\,1998bw, \cite{fynbo04} estimated
$\Delta$m$_{15}(U)\sim1.3$ and
$\Delta$m$_{15}(V)\sim0.7$~mag.
The peak magnitude was reached after 13.5 days in $U$, and after 17 days in the $V$ band \citep{galama98}. This is clearly slower than observed for SN\,2006aj.
Finally, SN\,2002ap reached $U$-band maximum at about 6.2 days \citep{foley03,galyam02,pandey03}. This lightcurve seems to be most similar to SN\,2006aj in this respect. In Fig.~\ref{f:lightcurvescompare} we compare the light curves of SN\,2006aj with those for SNe 1994I, 1998bw and 2002ap.
Note that in this figure we have corrected the light curves for time dilation (for SNe\,2006aj and 1998bw) and also corrected SN\,2006aj for the underlying host galaxy. This correction is quite substantial, in particular at late stages (compare Fig.~\ref{f:lightcurves}). The comparison in Fig.~\ref{f:lightcurvescompare} demonstrates that SN\,2006aj is in fact a fast version of SN\,2002ap.

Another important aspect of GRB-SNe is clearly the possibility to relate the supernova shock-wave breakout with the exact time of the explosion. \cite{campana06} used the UVOT instrument onboard Swift to follow the UV lightcurves from the early shock break-out to the following peak due to radioactive heating (the latter being the optical peak we are probing in this paper). Such a shock break-out
 was also seen in SN\,1999ex \citep{stritzinger02} and in SN\,1998bw \citep{galama98}. For SN\,1999ex, the time of shock break-out could be estimated, and the rise time in the $V$ band was $t(V)=17.6$ days \citep{stritzinger02}. SN\,2006aj has a substantially faster lightcurve, which is related to the faster expansion velocities, and possibly also to a lower ejecta mass.

\subsubsection{X-ray Flash 060218}\label{xrays}

We note that GRB\,060218 was a very soft burst, and thus qualifies as an (unusual) XRF. \citet{campana06} estimated
E$_{\rm peak}=4.9^{+0.4}_{-0.3}$~keV, at the very end of the observed distribution of peak energies. While the case for an association between long GRBs and SNe has been established (see Sect.~\ref{introduction}), the case is more unclear for XRFs.

XRF\,030723 showed a very conspicuous light curve bump
at $\sim16$ days past burst, suggesting
the presence of a fast rising
supernova \citep{fynbo04}.
In fact, doubts were raised against this interpretation since the required supernova light curve was very fast and narrow. The very fast $U$-band lightcurve of SN\,2006aj may be taken as support for the hypothesis of a SN in XRF\,030723. At a cosmological redshift of $\lesssim1$ the $R$-band light curve bump would correspond to rest frame $U$, as also noted by \cite{fynbo04}.

More recently, XRF\,050824 showed a less conspicuous bump \citep{sollerman06}.
Moreover, XRF\,020903 has a lightcurve and spectrum consistent
with a supernova at $z=0.21$ \citep{soderberg05,bersier06}.
These findings all argue for a common progenitor for GRBs and XRFs.
The situation appeared less clear as other XRFs
with late-time coverage did not show clear evidence for a bright supernova bump
\citep[e.g.,][]{soderberg05}.
However, with XRF\,060218 the case for a supernova origin for such bursts is obvious.

Among the many remaining questions are the lack of conspicuous afterglow emission. Compared to GRB\,030329, the supernova emerged much faster from the afterglow for XRF\,060218. It is interesting to note that there was also no conspicuous afterglow in SN\,1998bw. For SN\,2003lw (GRB\,031203) there were claims of a very faint and fast decaying afterglow \citep{malesani04}. These bursts also had low values of E$_{\rm peak}$, and in fact \citet{watson04} considered 031203 to be an XRF. \cite{ramirez05} considered an off-axis model for XRF\,031203 in which this was really a normal GRB although viewed from an angle of about twice the opening angle.

From Fig.~\ref{f:xrfs} we see that it may be difficult to reconcile these diverse observations by a simple geometric scenario. In this four-field diagram we have divided bursts into XRFs and GRBs. We have also divided them according to the dominating component in the optical lightcurve; supernova or afterglow. We have indicated the spectroscopically confirmed SN-GRBs. The upper left corner is represented by GRB\,030329 where SN\,2003dh was not apparent until after a week. XRF\,020903 was dominated by an afterglow until the late supernova bump, and occupies the upper right field. The same applies to XRF\,030723. The lower left box is represented by SN\,1998bw and GRB\,980425, although the peak energy was not very high. Finally, XRF\,060218 now fills in the lower right field in this diagram. It has a very low E$_{\rm peak}$ and shows supernova signatures already from the very early photometry \citep{campana06} and spectroscopy \citep[][and this work Fig.~\ref{f:spectra}]{modjaz06,mirabal06}.

A one-parameter explanation such as an on- vs. off-axis picture would have problem to explain all the combinations in Fig.~\ref{f:xrfs}. It seems that (SN)-XRFs can come both with and without a conspicious afterglow, and the afterglow can moreover behave quite differently (flat early lightcurve in XRF\,030723 vs. constant decay in XRF\,050824). A larger sample of SN-GRBs will be needed to unveil whether we observe different classes of objects, or simply a continuum of burst properties.

\citet{thomsen04} actually predicted Swift to detect
a significant population of faint bursts and
hence allow the study of core-collapse SNe at much
earlier times than had been previously possible, and indicated that this would
have a substantial impact on SN research. The discovery of the first nearby Swift GRB-SN substantiates this prediction.

\begin{acknowledgements}
This work was
done at the Dark Cosmology Centre funded by The
Danish National Research Foundation.
JS also
acknowledge support from Danmarks Nationalbank and from the Anna-Greta and
Holger Crafoord fund.  AOJ acknowledges support from the Norwegian Research
Council.
Some of the data presented here have been taken using ALFOSC, which is owned by the Instituto de Astrofisica de Andalucia (IAA) and operated at the Nordic Optical Telescope under agreement between IAA and the NBI of the Astronomical Observatory of Copenhagen
\end{acknowledgements}


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I make no secret of it that people who are nice to me are likely to get faster service than those who aren't. My time is a zero-sum game: I only have so much of it to give out, and frequently my time is entirely consumed by stuff I'm *supposed* to do. I always work extra hours (much to my wife's frustration), so given that my mere presence is entirely at my discretion, I feel no guilt in rewarding the good and punishing the poor. Thankfully, most of the people I work with seem to understand that making my life miserable isn't likely to get them what they want any faster.
Anybody who is bored enough to look at my weekly roundup posts out of more than mere duty (hi boss) knows that I've always got plenty on my plate. At the risk of almost working on a Saturday afternoon, I've currently got 90 individual requests of varying complexity in my queue, ranging in scope and complexity from "can't print" to "rebuild this cluster installation including OS, batch queue, authentication/authorization, and add some new hardware too." So anybody walking into my office is automatically taking away from one of those items – some of which are a couple of years old – even before they ask me to lift a finger to do anything at all. That's ok, it's what I'm paid for, I really don't mind. Much.
This is as much for my own reference as anything else. I have a pair of Solaris 10 machines upon which I would like to install various utilities (for different reasons). I'm not totally happy with Blastwave or sunfreeware, and I'm really unhappy with rolling my own for everything. I'm used to BSD and used NetBSD as a desktop for a year or so, about 7 years back mind. So I figured I'd give pkgsrc a try. One machine is sparc64 (a SunFire 280R), the other x86_64 (a SunFire X4100) so it should be a good test of both old and new architectures. If things go well, I may try this stuff out on a T2000 we have kicking around too.
I got bootstrap binary packages from here, although it turns out I didn't need them. I grabbed the pkgsrc sourceball from here, although I see there's a 2008Q2 directory dated a couple days later – maybe I should have grabbed that, I'm not up on my releases. Never mind though, new enough.
was enough to get things started.
Caveat: Solaris 10 does not have a cvs utility. NetBSD has cvs as part of its base, so it's not in pkgsrc. Now you have a chicken/egg: the first package I tried installing from pkgsrc (mutt) actually has a security vulnerability, so I thought I'd grab the latest pkgsrc via cvs. Guess I build that by hand.
Yeah, pretty easy to forget "R for Runtime", shut up. Maybe the act of writing this down will fix it in my memory, finally. I also know that same page talks about crle, but I can't do this for various reasons.


This collection of small designs from Heart in Hand all make fabulous stashbusters for the small bits of leftover thread and fabric in your stash. Each chart includes any embellishments needed, so grab a few and take a stash dive to make them your own! You can find the complete series of Merry Making Minis in the shop here.
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This mid-sized women's leather RFID wallet has every feature you'd expect to find in a larger clutch including a gusseted coin pocket with snap closure, full size divided billfold, clear ID slot with thumb hole, and six credit card slots. You'll find two additional, larger storage areas behind the credit card slots.
The card slots are oriented toward center so there is no chance of cards falling out. ID slot includes easy out thumb slot for quick removal of identification.
Soft gorgeous leather feels so luxurious in your hands yet stands up to continued use.


Since it is typically the first introduction that potential customers have of your business, you need to ensure that your corporate markers are distinctive and memorable. You are investing in a long-term marketing campaign when you purchase corporate graphics. These signs will be viewed by thousands of people and can provide a hefty return on your investment.
However, with so many people viewing your corporate signage, it has to be done right. Thankfully, Caliber Signs & Imaging is one of the top suppliers of corporate office signs and graphics for Newport Beach, CA. Read on to learn about our top solutions for your organization.
Reception area signs can serve a variety of purposes in your corporate office. They are primarily used to identify your enterprise. This lets clients know they have found the right place and helps build your brand. Reception area signs are also helpful for answering frequently asked questions, displaying your mission statement, showcasing your corporate timeline, and much more.
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Ian grew up in a small town in Maryland, USA; about 2 hours from Washington DC. He was exposed to music at a young age, as his father (RIP) was a live sound engineer and ran a sound reinforcement company. His father engineered for such groups as Kool and The Gang and The Duke Ellington Orchestra. Also, his mother played guitar and sang as a hobby. By the time he was 7 years old he was able to mic a stage for a concert and travel along with his father during summer vacation making tour stops all over America from east to west. In high school, he played drums and was even in the school marching band.
Ian discovered dance music while he was in college. Already a part of the graffiti-writing scene in Baltimore, MD he met hip-hop DJs which led him to his next passion. So, he put down his spray can and bought some turntables. He started djing and played mostly hip-hop. Then worked at Music Liberated in Baltimore as a buyer/sales rep where he was properly introduced to house music.
His friends recommended his first setup. He bought a Pentium computer running at 100MHz, an Ensoniq ASR-10 sampler, E-mu Orbit, Planet Phat and the Proteus 2000.  With that, he made his very first vocal production (with Jason Papillon as Soul Providers) "Rise". It was a crossover hit and went Gold in the UK.
It wasn' long before Ian decided to move to Europe, as it was more convenient to be closer to the place the dance music scene thrives. His signature , funky bass line' sound grew and eventually propelled the demand for his top-notch productions, especially remixes. In one single week, Ian held 8 mixes on the UK Upfront Club Top 40*.
Clubbers, djs, and fans who demanded to know more created an influx of interviews from radio, magazines and people like MTV. The most exclusive to date – an impressive 8 page spread (and 2 hour DVD) exploring the intimate details of his production techniques in the very prominent Future Music Magazine – published in many languages and countries worldwide.
He made hits like, Say What You Want' on Nero Records and in 2008 released a rework of his former project Soul Providers' Rise into the smash ' Keep On Rising. As a result, Ian gets respect from guys like Roger Sanchez, Pete Tong and continues top 40 sales and radio in many countries.
"Get Shaky" was unleashed and saw huge success world-wide, including the coveted Double Platinum certification in Australia and a Gold certification in the UK. In the first week of its UK release, it became a Top 10 in the Official UK Singles Chart. Ian also co-Produced the video which not only ranked as Top 10 on iTunes…it landed him a VMA Moonman award for Best Dance Video in Australia's MTV Music awards.
2010 and 2011 touring highlights include some of the top nightclubs and festivals worldwide including a 9 show tour in Brazil, a full month tour with 15 shows in Australia, a residency at Set Miami, as well as one off shows in Dubai, Los Angeles, Singapore, Vancouver, Munich, Dublin, London and Moscow just to name a few. Video touring highlights are available to view on Ian YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/iancareyofficial 2011 also saw the release of the Vicious Cuts CD compilation that was released by Ministry of Sound/Universal/Vicious Records.
Ian newest single ' Last Night features singer Bobby Anthony and Hip Hop legend Snoop Dogg. The collaboration has already earned a Platinum certification in Australia and is still working it way through the charts worldwide. Ian is currently in his Miami based studio working on his next singles and collaborating with A-list artists as well as up and coming talent. Summer 2011 sees the launch of Ian'Äôs monthly radio show ' Muzik Liberated' syndicated world-wide and available for streaming online.
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Current: Lava Creek Falls
Lava Creek Falls
Lewis County, Washington
Tallest Drop 225 feet
Form Sliding Horsetail
Watershed Cowlitz River
Stream Lava Creek
Lava Creek Falls is a considerably large waterfall which pours over the side of Ayance Canyon along the Clear Fork of the Cowlitz River between Mount Rainier National Park and White Pass. The falls drop a total of 250-300 feet in two distince steps over a linear run of about 430 feet. The upper tier of the falls is a sliding cascade which appears to drop perhaps 30-50 feet. Immediately below this the bulk of the falls begins as a long sliding horsetail fall, which features eye-catching zigzag patterns in the water due to the underlying columnar jointing formations in the bedrock, and then terminating in a free fall. The free-falling portion of the main drop of the falls accounts for perhaps half of the height of the main drop. Unfortunately due to the shape of the falls and the lack of developed access up close, it may not be possible to ever obtain an accurate measurement of the true height of the falls.
The drainage basin of Lava Creek covers an area of approximately 6 square miles and features two small lakes, but no permanent snow or ice feeding into the creek. The volume of the stream can swell to considerably proportions in the late spring and early summer thanks to the typically heavy snow pack which falls around the Goat Rocks, but by the late summer months the volume is considerably reduced to the point where it may be difficult to pick the falls out from within the shadows cast by the afternoon sun - the creek does not dry out however.
Lava Creek Falls is the Official name of this waterfall.
USGS Map: Ohanapecosh Hots Springs 7 1/2"
Lava Creek Falls is located in Ayance Canyon adjacent to Highway 12 between Packwood and White Pass. The falls can be partially seen from a pullout along Highway 12 about 5 miles east of the junction with SR 123, or about 2 miles east of the Palisades viewpoint (which is signed as "Scenic View" along the highway). There is no established access to the bottom of the falls, and attempting to reach the bottom of the falls on foot will require fording the Clear Fork of the Cowlitz River (which should not be attempted until July at the earliest).
Additional Waterfalls which occur within 5 miles of Lava Creek Falls
Last updated on June 24, 2018:
Re-surveyed and accurately measured this waterfall

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Deep Down is available on DVD for educational use through our distributor, New Day Films.
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Season 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Series Won By: Chennai Super Kings Points Table
Player of Series: S R Tendulkar
Date Match Ground / Location Result
12/03/2010 1st Match: Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders Mumbai Kolkata Knight Riders won by 11 Runs
13/03/2010 2nd Match: Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals Mumbai Mumbai Indians won by 4 Runs
13/03/2010 3rd Match: Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals Mohali, Chandigarh Delhi Capitals won by 5 Wickets
14/03/2010 4th Match: Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore Kolkata Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 Wickets
14/03/2010 5th Match: Chennai Super Kings v Deccan Chargers Chennai Deccan Chargers won by 31 Runs
15/03/2010 6th Match: Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Capitals Cuttack Delhi Capitals won by 6 Wickets
16/03/2010 7th Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab Bengaluru, Bangalore Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 8 Wickets
16/03/2010 8th Match: Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Chennai Super Kings won by 55 Runs
17/03/2010 9th Match: Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians Delhi Mumbai Indians won by 98 Runs
18/03/2010 10th Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals Bengaluru, Bangalore Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 10 Wickets
19/03/2010 11th Match: Delhi Capitals v Chennai Super Kings Delhi Chennai Super Kings won by 5 Wickets
19/03/2010 12th Match: Deccan Chargers v Kings XI Punjab Cuttack Deccan Chargers won by 6 Runs
20/03/2010 13th Match: Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders Ahmedabad Rajasthan Royals won by 34 Runs
20/03/2010 14th Match: Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore Cuttack Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 7 Wickets
21/03/2010 15th Match: Deccan Chargers v Delhi Capitals Cuttack Deccan Chargers won by 10 Runs
21/03/2010 16th Match: Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab Chennai Match tied (Kings XI Punjab won eliminator)
22/03/2010 17th Match: Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders Mumbai Mumbai Indians won by 7 Wickets
23/03/2010 18th Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings Bengaluru, Bangalore Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 36 Runs
24/03/2010 19th Match: Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals Mohali, Chandigarh Rajasthan Royals won by 31 Runs
25/03/2010 20th Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Capitals Bengaluru, Bangalore Delhi Capitals won by 17 Runs
25/03/2010 21st Match: Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings Mumbai Mumbai Indians won by 5 Wickets
26/03/2010 22nd Match: Rajasthan Royals v Deccan Chargers Ahmedabad Rajasthan Royals won by 8 Wickets
27/03/2010 23rd Match: Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders Mohali, Chandigarh Kolkata Knight Riders won by 39 Runs
28/03/2010 24th Match: Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings Ahmedabad Rajasthan Royals won by 17 Runs
28/03/2010 25th Match: Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians Mumbai Mumbai Indians won by 41 Runs
29/03/2010 26th Match: Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders Delhi Delhi Capitals won by 40 Runs
30/03/2010 27th Match: Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab Mumbai Mumbai Indians won by 4 Wickets
31/03/2010 28th Match: Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore Chennai Chennai Super Kings won by 5 Wickets
31/03/2010 29th Match: Delhi Capitals v Rajasthan Royals Delhi Delhi Capitals won by 67 Runs
01/04/2010 30th Match: Kolkata Knight Riders v Deccan Chargers Kolkata Kolkata Knight Riders won by 24 Runs
02/04/2010 31st Match: Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore Cuttack Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 6 Wickets
03/04/2010 32nd Match: Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals Chennai Chennai Super Kings won by 23 Runs
03/04/2010 33rd Match: Mumbai Indians v Deccan Chargers Mumbai Mumbai Indians won by 63 Runs
04/04/2010 34th Match: Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab Kolkata Kings XI Punjab won by 8 Wickets
04/04/2010 35th Match: Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore Delhi Delhi Capitals won by 37 Runs
05/04/2010 36th Match: Deccan Chargers v Rajasthan Royals Nagpur Rajasthan Royals won by 2 Runs
06/04/2010 37th Match: Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians Chennai Chennai Super Kings won by 24 Runs
07/04/2010 38th Match: Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab Jaipur Rajasthan Royals won by 9 Wickets
07/04/2010 39th Match: Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Capitals Kolkata Kolkata Knight Riders won by 14 Runs
08/04/2010 40th Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Deccan Chargers Bengaluru, Bangalore Deccan Chargers won by 7 Wickets
09/04/2010 41st Match: Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians Mohali, Chandigarh Kings XI Punjab won by 6 Wickets
10/04/2010 42nd Match: Deccan Chargers v Chennai Super Kings Nagpur Deccan Chargers won by 6 Wickets
10/04/2010 43rd Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders Bengaluru, Bangalore Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 7 Wickets
11/04/2010 44th Match: Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab Delhi Kings XI Punjab won by 7 Wickets
11/04/2010 45th Match: Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians Jaipur Mumbai Indians won by 37 Runs
12/04/2010 46th Match: Deccan Chargers v Royal Challengers Bangalore Nagpur Deccan Chargers won by 13 Runs
13/04/2010 47th Match: Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals Mumbai Mumbai Indians won by 39 Runs
13/04/2010 48th Match: Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders Chennai Chennai Super Kings won by 9 Wickets
14/04/2010 49th Match: Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore Jaipur Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 5 Wickets
15/04/2010 50th Match: Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals Chennai Delhi Capitals won by 6 Wickets
16/04/2010 51st Match: Kings XI Punjab v Deccan Chargers Dharamsala Deccan Chargers won by 5 Wickets
17/04/2010 52nd Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians Bengaluru, Bangalore Mumbai Indians won by 57 Runs
17/04/2010 53rd Match: Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals Kolkata Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 Wickets
18/04/2010 54th Match: Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings Dharamsala Chennai Super Kings won by 6 Wickets
18/04/2010 55th Match: Delhi Capitals v Deccan Chargers Delhi Deccan Chargers won by 11 Runs
19/04/2010 56th Match: Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians Kolkata Kolkata Knight Riders won by 9 Wickets
21/04/2010 1st Semi Final: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians Mumbai Mumbai Indians won by 35 Runs
22/04/2010 2nd Semi Final: Chennai Super Kings v Deccan Chargers Mumbai Chennai Super Kings won by 38 Runs
24/04/2010 Play Off 1st Match : Royal Challengers Bangalore v Deccan Chargers Mumbai Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 9 Wickets
25/04/2010 Final: Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians Mumbai Chennai Super Kings won by 22 Runs
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Try saying that title 5 times fast! Every now and then, I'll find something at the thrift store that will make me jump from excitement. This is one of those pieces that I feel like I'm not worthy of, LOL. This is a beautiful Emanuel Ungaro masterpiece that I happened to have stumbled across in the "dark section" of the thrift store. This is the section that most people skip because the things that are there are deemed too "unfashionable" or outdated and it's not worth the hassle. Well, I am the girl that goes to the thrift store and spends 5 hours going through every section hoping to find that masterpiece. *Full disclosure*, I don't recommend anyone spending that much time at any store, I just have a problem. LOL!
Blazers, blazer dresses and vest dresses are having a huge moment right now. I think we can thank Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex for this as she has worn blazers dresses more than once now. It is definitely having an "IT" moment.
Originally I was going to wear this vest dress with a bodysuit but I did not like how the one that I have looked. I still want to wear it with a bodysuit, so look out for that post as soon as I find one. Thankfully, it was one of those warm fall days so I was able to get away without something underneath. I really wanted to keep this outfit minimalistic so I styled it with a pair of silver H&M heels and a black Brooks Brothers bag. I finished out with my sleek "chocolate swirl" ponytails, my go-to sunglass and a pair of navy/silver/black drop earrings.
This entire outfit was purchased at the thrift store.


I was awarded as an ambassador of Peace in Korea, and i was appointed as Peace campaign Ambassador in Africa by Chairman Man Hee Lee, South Korea.
The religious leaders Both local and foreign that looking for peace for the world.
All politicians came together to smokeed in peace.


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Home » Chinese Drywall Hotline Established in Louisiana
Chinese Drywall Hotline Established in Louisiana
Posted: December 8, 2009
Louisiana has set up a Chinese drywall hotline so people in the state experiencing problems with the defective wallboard can register their complaints. According to Nola.com, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has asked the 32 states where drywall problems have been reported to submit official counts by December 14.
Paul Rainwater, executive director of the Recovery Authority, told Nola.com that the 415 Louisiana complaints currently logged with the CPSC falls far short of the actual number of homes containing the materials, and that the true number is likely in the thousands. Once a true count is established, the state will use the number to "make the case for direct federal aid to homeowners., including the possibility of using existing disaster programs for temporary housing and rebuilding assistance," Rainwater said.
People in Louisiana can register their drywall complaints online at www.lra.louisiana.gov/drywallform or by calling 1.866.684.1713 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday , 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to Nola.com, residents experiencing problems with Chinese drywall should register regardless of whether they were a Road Home Program applicant or whether they have already called the CPSC.
So far, the CPSC has received 2,276 reports from residents in 32 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico concerning Chinese drywall. After Florida, Louisiana is second among states with the most Chinese drywall complaints. Many homes in Louisiana that were rebuilt after hurricanes Katrina and Rita contain Chinese-made wallboard.


I was recently updating my resume and came to the place where I needed to explain my current job. I was stumped. How could I describe everything that I have done and learned since joining the Fellowship last August, in a few bullet points?
I love storytelling. I love watching movies, listening to a public speaker, or reading a book, as long as it is a good story. And I believe telling stories to one another is one of the best ways to grow closer.
Today after work, I went snowshoeing to our pond on camp. It had been snowing all day, and I did not want to let the fresh powder go to waste. I strapped on my snowshoes and started walking, but as I got to the pond, something caused me to stop.
Earlier in the fall I found myself struggling with comparison and discontentment. I felt trapped in the distraction of the future, always looking to preparing for the "next thing".
Seven. I was seven years old the very first time that I got the wind knocked out of me.
So you're coming to camp this summer? Good call. You're getting ready to have the most fun week of your life!
Friends and Families! Many sessions already have limited availability and are continuing to fill up fast!
Sigmas are asked to pick up rocks at the bottom of the mountain. We tell them that the rock they select must stay in their hand the entire hike.


Catch as Catch Can will be on vacation next week due to Blogapalooza 2014.
It's been a whirlwind week since arriving home Sunday night from Atlanta. Monday was catch-up day with 10 Etsy orders. I wanted to get them all done right away because a cool front was arriving, and I wanted to work on some projects. I didn't get as much done Tuesday and Wednesday as I planned due to the exhaustion of the last week, but I sure enjoyed being outside during the cooler, less humid days.
Plans for Thursday and Friday afternoons will keep me away from projects until Saturday when it starts heating back up. I digress—you're here for features—GREAT features.
I can't wait to see what you've been working on! I hope you all have a great weekend.
love all the projects on here! that piano kitchen island is to die for! not looking forward to our temps going back up; guess we got spoiled for a few days.
You got lucky with a cool front- we are just nonstop hot and terribly humid here! Great features- thanks for hosting!!!
Thanks for the feature of my gray and white dresser transformation, though it was not a stencil…that was painted all free-hand.
It is always so much fun to stop by to join the party and find your post featured…And as a blog newbie, it's the highlight of my day! Thank you so much!
Thanks for hosting such a super fun party. Have an awesome weekend.
Love your Party Gail and thanks for the feature of my chippy stool-have a great weekend!
Hi Gail! I can't thank you enough for featuring my bold painted dresser! You made my day!
Hi Gail, thanks for Catch as Catch Can No. 173. Love joining in.
Thanks so much for hosting Gail! It sounds like you've been crazy busy. Hope if doesn't get too hot for you. Have a great weekend!


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Chinese Nationals, Seven From Taiwan, to Be Deported Over Scam
Thread: Chinese Nationals, Seven From Taiwan, to Be Deported Over Scam
27th July 2017, 06:25 #1
The Cambodia Daily
After their arrests for allegedly operating an internet voice call scam in Cambodia, 31 Chinese nationals, including seven from Taiwan, were set to be deported to mainland China this week against the wishes of Taiwan, officials said on Wednesday.
"There are seven Taiwanese. We don't send [them] to Taiwan because we don't have diplomatic relations with Taiwan, only with one China," said Sok Phal, director-general of the Interior Ministry's immigration department.
Wang Dexin, head of the political section of the Chinese Embassy in Phnom Penh, said China and Cambodia have "very good cooperation" on "tackling criminal activity relating to Chinese nationals in Cambodia" and on following the One-China policy, which endorses Beijing's position that Taiwan is a renegade province of China. Taiwan's government says the state is an independent country.
Mr. Dexin said he was unsure whether the Taiwanese suspects would later be sent to Taiwan, but that all 31 would go "to mainland China first."
One group of 17 suspects was scheduled to leave Sihanoukville for China's Sichuan province on Wednesday at 10 p.m., while a second group of 14 suspects was slated to leave Siem Reap for Henan province on Saturday, according to a report provided by Uk Heisela, chief of investigations at the immigration department. Each group would be accompanied by 13 Chinese police officers, the report said.
Lieutenant General Heisela told the Associated Press that the group of alleged fraudsters, who were arrested in Phnom Penh last week, targeted wealthy people and civil servants in China. Their scheme was to "contact women over social media, trick them into exchanging nude or sexy photos then extort money from them by threatening to circulate the pictures online," the Associated Press reported.
Taiwan's Foreign Affairs Ministry last week said its representatives were trying to convince Cambodia to return the Taiwanese suspects to Taiwan rather than mainland China, Taiwan News reported.
Frances Lee, executive secretary at the Taiwanese Foreign Affairs Ministry's foreign press liaison office, said on Wednesday that when Taiwanese people are detained in Cambodia, Taipei generally follows the same steps.
"Our government will immediately raise the request with the Cambodian government to make a distinction between Taiwanese nationals and the people from mainland China," Ms. Lee said. "We will send our officials to meet with those Taiwanese nationals."
Ms. Lee did not immediately respond to additional questions, which she requested be sent by email.
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Its good to still be in the land of the living.My husband works in Kirkland wa. & son when my husband gets paid police follow him to the teller pulled a gun on him because he tried to get money out if his own account. Chase bank i. Bridle trails. Branch manger said he didn't do service for colored people .l.law enforcement in Kirkland Washington pull guns on black people who have money or they profile or harass them.law enforcement stop family member from sending me and my kids money .said it was under re veiw because we are black .In april 2018 a police officer said he wanted to kill 40 black families of familiar faces. A neighbor of a relative said police murdered a family member of our in seattle wa..a police officer in Kirkland wa said he would murder ant members of my family if they tried to leave Kirkland wa. My grand baby has been called niggar .and we have been told Kirkland wa..is white privilege only & Kirkland wa only give section 8 to all white families.I have never been called nggar so much until I moved to Kirkland wa.People in Kirkland wa .a.a person saud that Kirkland wa law enforcement liked shooting blacks & They use to run after Black people to shoot or kill them if they saw them with any money.or buying anything out of stores.redman Washington is a placs they kill blacks for no reason.Evergreen hospital in Kirkland wa.has the cruelist doctors & racist nurses When Black people go there they starve them to death .dont clean their rooms.dont clean their bathroom .dont give them any clean linen....The Washington law enforcement profile every Black family discriminate & pull guns on innocent Black people lakewood wa law enforcement shoot a Black innocent man 20 times .he had no weapon he was just blavk & indigent .tacoma Washington same thing they shoot a soldier 20 times for just getting some of his clothes he had no weapon either.any time Black people can keep a roof over their head or keep their families. From being homeless.law enforcement discriminate or profile them Every one we love or try to help us law enforcement stalk harass or kill.Just pray for those Black families out there trying to survive .Every Black man who trying really hard to help his family Those are the innocent Men law enforcement kill.we must kneel to pray any where out in public if necessaryJust like those with Dr Martin lutger kingThey prayed They sang hymns..The Devil didnt like we are the living testimony of those prayers. .


The MRT 50 SM Trophy has been such a sales success for Spanish firm Rieju that they have decided to produce the Trophy 2.0. The original Trophy sold all 500 in quick time, so Rieju are manufacturing 1000 of the Trophy 2.0 for the European market – in fact the MRT 50 has been the best-selling geared 50cc bike for the last few years running.
The Trophy 2.0 is largely unchanged bar a few small functional and cosmetic changes including a new locking fuel cap, hand protectors, black exhaust headers and a short front mudguard. The price for the bike teenage dreams are made of? £3099 inc. VAT.


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Employers Beware: Paid-Sick-Day Laws May Be Coming Your Way
Dale Buss
It could become a critical factor as CEOs and company chiefs weigh their staffing and talent needs against rising costs and regulations that discourage expanding employment, including Obamacare and minimum-wage hikes.
"This will only serve to eliminate any plans small employers have to grow and expand their businesses."
California recently became the third locale—after Connecticut, in 2011, and New York City earlier this year—to impose paid sick leave on companies. Its law requires all employers to grant workers at least three days a year that they can use to call out sick and still get paid. The law is expected to affect about 39% of California's workforce, or about 6.5 million workers, making it the most widespread sick-day law on the books in the United States.
Employees in California will get one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, though businesses can cap the benefit at three days annually. Employees must work at least 30 days in one year to become eligible, and the law excludes home-healthcare workers. The law will go into effect July 1 of next year and applies to all businesses regardless of size, unlike laws in Connecticut and New York City that don't apply to the smallest businesses.
Organized labor praised the law, but some business interests objected. For example, the National Federation of Independent Businesses complained that the new measure will penalize small businesses in California that already are among the most burdened in the country. "This will only serve to eliminate any plans small employers have to grow and expand their businesses," said John Kabateck, the group's California executive director, in a statement.
Dale Buss is a long-time contributor to Chief Executive, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and other business publications. He lives in Michigan.


Basement Freaks' booty shaking fusion of Funk, Electro, Boogie and Breaks, coupled with some seriously talented guest vocalist collaborations, has won over plaudits and fans worldwide. This new collection of tracks is funkier than James Brown's armpit and White Hot delivers exactly what its name suggests.
Kylie Auldist is a giant of the funk and soul scene thanks to her work with New Zealand act The Bamboos (released on fellow Brighton label Tru Thoughts) and she is also no stranger to Jalapeno Records, having worked extensively with Basement Freaks label mate Aldo Vanucci on both his 'Love Is Loops' EPs. She brings an appropriately classy topline to the energetic grooves of this cut injecting a healthy dose of danceable soul to proceedings.
The track is an upbeat funk-fest that comes complete with sizzling guitar chops, punchy horn stabs, jazz funk flute leads and even a tasteful guitar solo – you couldn't cram any more into this tune if you tried.


Products that initially threw the publishing industry into turmoil, the Kindle and the Nook are e-book readers that allow users to carry entire libraries with them wherever they go. While both are essentially e-readers, both products are different in several ways.
The major difference between both products lies in the manufacturers – the Kindle has been created by Amazon, while the Nook is a product of Barnes and Noble. Both companies have outfitted the e-readers with manufacturer-customised versions of Android, and given them the ability to use WiFi and Bluetooth – however, only the Nook has the option for external storage, while the Kindle lacks a microSD card slot.
The appearances of both products also differ in certain ways, the main distinguishing feature being that the Kindle has a physical keyboard located at the bottom of the screen, while the Nook has a full touch-screen, with a software keyboard that can be accessed at will. The touch screen has numerous advantages, such as thumbnails, but the dependability of a physical keypad is also seen as a major plus by some users.
While the full touch screen makes the Nook look more symmetrical, it does take its toll on the battery – the Nook will run for 10-14 days, while the Kindle can run for 2 weeks without wireless, and 1 week with wireless. In addition to the battery life, the batteries of both devices are also different in another aspect; the Nooks' battery is user-replaceable, so anytime you feel it's time to get a new battery, you can simply buy one and pop it in – however, the Kindle has an integrated battery, and will require you to get it serviced every time the battery needs to be changed.
An e-reader developed, produced, and launched by Amazon.com, the Kindle is a device which allows users to shop for, download, and read e-books, newspapers, magazines, and even blogs. Using an E Ink electronic paper display, the Kindle has risen in popularity, and following the initial release in 2007, many versions of the device now exist, with Kindles having moved into their 5th generation.
Developed and marketed by American book retailer Barnes and Noble, the Nook is an e-reader based on the Android platform. First released in November 2009, the Nook also has Wi-Fi and AT&T 3G wireless connectivity. Since the first release, other versions, like the Nook Color, Nook Simple Touch, and the Wi-Fi only Nook Tablet, have also been successfully released. In addition to their internal storage capacity, all Nooks come with a micro-SD memory card slot, and also have a feature called "Lend Me", which allows Nook users to lend each other books for a limited amount of time.


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We need to talk about that shocking Scott & Bailey death
WHY!?! (SPOILERS!)
By Sarah Doran
Wednesday, 20th April 2016 at 8:58 pm
From the moment we spied Janet Scott and Rachel Bailey making the long, somber walk to a gloomily lit house we knew episode two of Scott & Bailey's fifth series was going to be a dark one.
"What's happened?" asked the anxious woman who emerged from the building. "Where's Ian?"
As the camera cut away to a crime scene set 29 hours earlier, we knew we'd be waiting to find out how traumatic the answer to that question would be.
Played by David Prosho since the very first series, DC Ian 'Mitch' Mitchell was a long serving member of Oldham Street's Syndicate 9, a familiar face we'd come to associate with our weekly dose of Scott & Bailey.
So when gentle giant 'Mitch' messed up and lost his day book, it certainly seemed out of character.
The ex- Army and police firearms office with a decade of service on the Major Incident Team under his belt was not the man you'd expect to make such a grave mistake.
And perhaps that's why Rachel Bailey pulled no punches when it came to dealing with her colleague after the team failed to save the life of a young man who'd been targeted by the cyber serial killers of Taking Out The Trash.
With his job on the line and three young kids to think about, Mitch's desperation mounted throughout the episode. From his almost absent minded failure to note the schoolgirls gathering at a crime scene, to his visible distress after visiting the parents of the murdered teen, it was clear that DC Mitchell felt responsible for the investigation's failings.
Perhaps that's why Rachel's extreme dressing down of her colleague post-house visit made for such difficult viewing. Sure, he made a massive error, but didn't Mitch deserve mercy?
Sadly the Scott & Bailey writers didn't seem to think so, opting rather to have Mitch attempt to redeem himself by doing his job. From the moment he headed into the house of suspect Kenny Medford alone, the urge to hide behind a cushion was overwhelming.
Who'd have thought, just four series ago, that we'd one day be watching poor old Mitch bleed to death on the floor – having apparently being stabbed in the throat by Medford – as Janet negotiated the release of a little girl while attempting to stop the flow of blood.
It was a harrowing and heartbreaking scene that wouldn't have looked out of place in an episode of Game of Thrones, but it was a death that could be described as worthy of the magnificent Mitch.
He was, after all, as vital a member of Syndicate 9 as Rachel, Janet or Amelia Bullmore's DCI Gill Murray, having appeared in more episodes than any other supporting character except his best bud, Pete Readyough.
And to think, he was just ONE episode away from retirement.
DC Mitchell's death is sure to send shockwaves through an already wobbly Syndicate 9. Pal Pete has previously been struggling to respect Rachel's authority, and the acting DI is having trouble dealing with an investigation, a leak, and personal matters as is.
And that's before we even mention Janet's ongoing family troubles, with troubled teen Taisie facing serious charges.
Oh, and that big white chalk star that's suddenly appeared outside Rachel's door.
We've only got 60 minutes left in the company of Scott & Bailey, and the stage is set for one hell of a dramatic hour.
Scott & Bailey's last ever episode airs on ITV on Wednesday April 20th at 9pm
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Was there a breakdown of Sexual Morality After the Black Death?
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Sexual Morality amongst the English Royal Family and Nobility
It is sometimes stated that the social effects of the Black Death of the Fourteenth Century included a breakdown of sexual morals. What is the evidence for this? We can't do a survey now to find out, but if you look at some of the activities of the English royal family and higher nobility in England in the latter half of the Fourteenth Century, there seems to be a remarkable number of mistresses and second marriages and divorces. In particular it seems that a lot of these are motivated by women themselves who are exerting their freedom – for instance Alice Perrers, Katherine Swynford and Joan of Kent.
The Fair Maid of Kent married for Love?
Edward, the Black Prince and Joan of Kent, were happily married for love (in fact his father disapproved because she wasn't foreign royalty, and also she has a rather dubious past. Her nickname the "Fair Maid of Kent" was perhaps a tongue-in-cheek reference to her numerous relationships.
In 1340 she secretly married Sir Thomas Holland, a household knight. But her mother arranged for her to marry William Montagu, son of the Earl of Salisbury, which she did in 1341, despite her earlier marriage to Holland! Holland actually became the couple's steward, and perhaps he continued his relationship with her. In 1347 he had mustered enough funds to fight a court case at Avignon (the home of the Papacy at this time) to try to win her back. Holland claimed that Joan was held by Montagu against her will and the Pope eventually decided in favour of Holland.
Presumably their marriage which lasted until Holland's death in 1360 was happy and she really did want to leave Montagu – they had five children together. Yet as soon as Holland was dead she was married to the Black Prince, again secretly. This time there were a few issues to deal with: she was the Black Prince's cousin and therefore within the prohibited degrees, and the Black Prince was also supposed to be marrying a French heiress, Margaret of Flanders. Supposedly Edward III was furious, but he did help his son get dispensation from the Pope to allow the marriage, so he can't have been too upset about it. Perhaps he respected his son's wishes? All reports of the marriage tell us that it was happy and that both parties loved each other.
What can Joan's story tell us? Well it seems that if the woman wanted to and their chosen party was influential enough, they could marry who they wished and break out of an arranged marriage. But it is also noteworthy that for Joan this happened before the Black Death of 1347 and doesn't seem to be linked to any breakdown in morals.
Royal Affairs
Other representatives of the royal family seem to be a bit more immoral. In both cases there was disapproval from commentators of the day, and both were adulterous relationships on at least one side.
Edward III had a mistress, Alice Perrers, who he probably started a relationship with even before his wife Philippa of Hainualt died.
And his son, John of Gaunt, started an affair with Katherine Swynford after his wife Blanche of Lancaster died. Katherine was married.
John of Gaunt's daughter Elizabeth also had a chequered history. She deserted her first husband, was seduced by her second husband, John de Holand, later Duke of Exeter, whom she hurriedly married as she was pregnant. She married thirdly (before 12 Dec 1400) as his second wife, Sir John Cornwall.
Amongst the nobility there were also cases of adultery. Margaret, Countess of Norfolk – had notorious affair with Sir Walter Manny and divorced her first husband Sir John Segrave to marry Manny in 1354.
So from these cases it does seem that the cases of adultery were on the rise in the last half of the Fourteenth Century, but why was this?
What caused this outbreak of Adultery?
Did the effects of the Black Death mean that people were less respectful of orthodox morality? Perhaps attitudes to organized religion had changed? The Lollard heresy was on the rise, and although it didn't advocate adultery it did criticise the authority of the established Church. Perhaps figures like John of Gaunt felt less bound to the Church's rules?
Or perhaps circumstance and power enabled Edward III and John of Gaunt to do what they wanted. After their first wives died, they turned elsewhere. They were powerful enough to not be bound by the Church, and in particularly in Edward III's case they did not seem much to care to maintain a charade of propriety.
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Florida's highly contested Senate and gubernatorial races are still too close to be officially called.
The state's gubernatorial race between Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum will now have a machine recount.
Although Gillum conceded on Tuesday, his campaign said it has become clear that there are more uncounted ballots than originally reported and the team is monitoring the situation closely.
In the state's Senate race between Republican Rick Scott and Democrat Bill Nelson there will be a lengthier manual recount.
Scott declared victory Tuesday, but nelson has not conceded.


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You do. It can be in consultation with your physician or you may consult with the hospice of your choice. According to Medicare today, "a patient is free to choose any qualified agency offering him/her services." Your physician or the hospice professional staff can determine if your illness is hospice appropriate according to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
Sadly when you or family members speak to the doctor or a hospital social services department about hospice, asking the right questions can come with a lump in your throat. Once we come face to face with that difficult decision, it will be a very trying time; a loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
When met with the prospect of hospice care, first ask for what hospices are available and then if you need to get information from the hospice of your choice, there are very basic questions that should be asked.
• What specific services are offered?
• How often will a nurse or hospice staff visit?
• Is care available seven days a week, 24 hours a day?
• Does the hospice provide pharmacy and home health equipment?
• What social services are available?
• What spiritual support and/or anticipated grief counseling is provided?
• Do they have certified trained volunteers?
• Can the hospice provide services in a nursing home, hospital or a home for hospice?
• To choose any Medicare-certified agency.
• To be told when Medicare will not cover a service.
• To receive services the doctor ordered.
• To be involved in care planning.
• To choose to transfer to another hospice provider if unhappy with current agency.
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## Event Class
You will need to cast the event in the function header as this class:
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You can, of course, also [import](/AdvancedFunctions/Import/) the class before and use that name then.

## Event interface extensions
BlockPlace Events implement the following interfaces and are able to call all of their methods/getters/setters as well:

- [IEventCancelable](/Vanilla/Events/Events/IEventCancelable/)
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The Sound of Music is a musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It is based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. Many songs from the musical have become standards, including the title song ?The Sound of Music?, ?Edelweiss?, ?My Favorite Things?, ?Climb Ev?ry Mountain? and ?Do-Re-Mi?. The original Broadway production, starring Mary Martin and Theodore Bikel, opened in November 1959, and the show has enjoyed numerous productions and revivals since then. It has also been made into an Academy Award-winning 1965 film musical. The Sound of Music was the final musical written by Rodgers and Hammerstein; Hammerstein died of cancer nine months after the Broadway premiere.??Wikipedia
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Majorca's property market: luxury steeped in a rich heritage
The "Son Galcerán" estate on Majorca's northwest coast has a fascinating history. Engel & Völkers is brokering the former country seat of Austria's Archduke Ludwig Salvator for 7.5 million euros.(Image source: Engel & Völkers Majorca)
In the exclusive residential area of Son Vida, the "Beverly Hills of the Balearic Islands" and a hotspot of a host of international stars, Engel & Völkers is brokering this modern luxury villa for 19.8 million euros. (Image source: Engel & Völkers Majorca)
For many famous stars, the north of Majorca makes the ideal retreat for relaxing in the Spanish sunshine and finding new inspiration. The "Villa Can Miguel" enjoys a unique natural backdrop and tranquil surroundings. The asking price is 6.25 million euros.(Image source: Engel & Völkers Majorca)
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Majorca enjoys a cult status quite unlike hardly any other island in the Mediterranean. "It is also the Balearic Island's links to historical figures and world-famous stars that make it an internationally sought-after and glamorous location for first and second homes," says Florian Hofer, Managing Director of Engel & Völkers on the Balearic Islands, adding: "Majorca boasts many historic properties and offers celebrities peace and security where they can relax in privacy."
The north: hideaway of royal guests and Hollywood stars
Many famous names have been drawn to the Formentor peninsula at the northernmost tip of Majorca, including Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco who spent their honeymoon here in 1956. Over the years, the iconic Hotel Formentor has welcomed such esteemed guests as Sir Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin, as well as Hollywood stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn. "The north offers more property for your money from traditional finca estates to modern minimalist villas and apartments," says Gary Hobson, Managing Director of Engel & Völkers Majorca North. The average listing price of villas in Pollença was between 1.5 and 2.5 million euros in 2018. However, in Formentor, where property hardly ever comes onto the market, prices can exceed the average.
Palma Son Vida: the Beverly Hills of the Balearic Islands
Son Vida lies in the southwest of Majorca. This upmarket residential area is known as the "Beverly Hills of the Balearic Islands" and is an exclusive meeting place for wealthy clientele and golf lovers. In 1964, Prince Rainier officially inaugurated the "Golf Son Vida" golf course accompanied by his son Albert, now the reigning Prince of Monaco. The average listing price for properties in Son Vida was 4.7 million euros in 2018. "Prospective buyers and investors are looking for exceptional homes close to the golf courses and with panoramic views over the Bay of Palma," says Gabriela Muñoz, Managing Partner of Engel & Völkers Palma Son Vida.
The southwest: magnet for the international jet set and luminaries of the past
Majorca's southwest region with the villages of Santa Ponsa and Puerto de Andratx ranks among the most expensive residential areas on the island. Back in the 1950s the traditional villages and the marinas Puerto Portals and Port Adriano along this stretch of coastline were already a popular destination for Hollywood stars such as Errol Flynn and his friends including Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth. The Oscar winner Peter Ustinov was one of the first to buy a property in Puerto de Andratx, owning a villa in the upmarket area of La Mola for 40 years. Guy Hamilton, director of the James Bond films "Goldfinger", "Diamonds Are Forever", "Live and Let Die" and "The Man with the Golden Gun", also had his permanent residence in Puerto de Andratx. Villas in top locations in the southwest of Majorca command average prices of 4.5 million euros. In 2018, Engel & Völkers secured the highest sale price on the island in Puerto de Andratx, at over 30 million euros. "High-quality new developments with sea views, outstanding designs and high-tech amenities are particularly attractive as a first or second home. These properties meet the requirements of international buyers looking for a secure long-term investment," says Hans Lenz, Managing Director of Engel & Völkers Majorca Southwest.
The west: historic manor houses make for romantic retreat
Traditional Majorcan country estates with large plots of land featuring their own vineyards and olive groves are found predominantly on the west coast along the Serra de Tramuntana. These so-called "posesiónes" were owned for a long time by aristocratic families. Now generational change has meant they occasionally come onto the market. "Posesiónes are dream homes for buyers who love history and architecture. They combine luxury, privacy and natural scenery in a uniquely romantic way," says Eddy Barrera, Managing Director of Engel & Völkers Majorca West. In 2018, the average listing price for property in top locations such as Deià and its surroundings was 3.5 million euros. However, posesiónes, because of their size and the land with the property, can be listed in excess of 10 million euros.
One of the most famous estates on the island is "S'Estaca". Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria acquired the property for himself and his lover Catalina Homar back in 1887. Many famous names have stayed at S'Estaca, including Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sisi) who even had her own bathing house built by the Archduke. The secluded property is tucked away between Deià and Valldemossa in the northwest of Majorca.
The quaint mountain village of Valldemossa owes its renown in particular to the composer Frédéric Chopin, who spent a winter there with his mistress, the writer George Sand.
"Son Galcerán" is another country estate with historical links to the Austrian Archduke, situated in a prime location in Valldemossa. Nestled in the Tramuntana Mountains, the property affords outstanding sea views. The 1,000 square metres of interiors include seven en suite bedrooms, numerous living rooms, a spacious dining room, a private library, a home cinema, and a fitness studio. The grounds span some 70 hectares in total, with beautifully landscaped park gardens where Empress Sisi once strolled.
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