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Name of Federation: L'Echiquier Belge / Het Belgisch Schaakbord
Year of Foundation: 1942
ICCF Delegate: Paul Clément (paul-oct.clement@skynet.be)
E-Mail contact: Jean-Pierre Dondelinger (jean-pierre.dondelinger@telenet.be)
Website: http://www.ebbs.be/
Article provided by: Paul Clément
First traces
The first correspondence chess games in Belgium were those played by Antwerp amateurs. They played between 1827 and 1829 two games against amateurs from Amsterdam (Netherlands). The names of the players are not known. The games, however, were kept for posterity in the book "Correspondenz-partien" by L. Bledow, published in 1843 in Leipzig (Germany). Amsterdam won 2-0.
At the end of the 19th century, the "Cercle des Echecs de Bruxelles" organised several CC games, in 1895 against the French club of Lille and in 1899 against Paris. These games are mentioned at several places in the splendid bulletin "Revue d'Echecs", published from 1900 to 1909 by the Brussels club.
In January 1903, D. Janowski, in his column of the French weekly "Le Monde Illustré", informed his readers that professor Isaac Rice from New York, the well known chess sponsor, offered 1,000 francs (worth today 10,000 USD) to organise an international correspondence tournament on the "Rice Gambit", who's inventor he was. The start list was closed with nine entries, including the "Cercle de Bruxelles". The moves of the eight games were displayed with diagrams, on boards on the wall of the club.
At the end of 1903, the "Cercle de Bruxelles" started also a game against the club of Antwerp.
During the First World War (1914-1918) two fellows, E. Lancel and L. Weltjens, organised correspondence chess games among Belgian soldiers during their detachment at the Belgian Northsea station De Panne against l'Echiquier d'Aquitaine (France).
After the war, several newspapers organised small CC tournaments: "La Nation Belge" by E. Lancel, "Le XXe Siècle" by L. Demey. In 1926, the well-known chess magazine "L'Echiquier", published from 1925 to 1939 by E. Lancel, also offered to its readers CC tournaments. Apparently they had little success as no results were published.
Creation of A.J.E.C.
In 1934, L. Demey founded the "Association Belge des Joueurs d'Echecs par Correspondance" (AJEC). He also negotiated with the Postal Administration to enforce in Belgium the cheaper rate of printed matter to include chess cards. This favourable rate was abolished in 1984.
AJEC organised the first Belgian championships in several categories. AJEC also published a monthly duplicated bulletin. Albéric O'Kelly de Galway, who in 1962 became the third correspondence chess world champion, started his first correspondence games with AJEC. He won the Belgian correspondence chess championships of 1943 and 1944.
At the end of the thirties, differences of views regarding the bulletin arose. This led to the creation of a new correspondence chess association.
Birth of L'Echiquier Belge/ Het Belgisch Schaakbord
On 14th June 1942 a circular letter was sent to several chess amateurs to found a new association for correspondence chess players and problem amateurs. This letter was signed by F. De Vleeschouder (founder), E. Gooris (first president) and P. Van de Walle (first tournament director).
Two months later the first bilingual and printed monthly bulletin appeared. L'Echiquier Belge – Het Belgisch Schaakbord (EB/BS) was born and named according to the proposal of the next president (A. Marquet) after a written ballot.
The number of members grew rapidly thanks to the devotion and the clear-sightness of pioneers: A. Marquet (president), L. Wittebroodt (secretary), M. Dragonetti (director of the bulletin), F. De Vleeschouder (treasurer), P. Peeters (promoter), P. Van de Walle (director of national tournaments) and M. Masson (director of international tournaments).
On 16th April 1945, F. De Vleeschouder died suddenly, but the increase in interest continued. At the beginning of 1946, E.B./B.S. had 1,386 members, among them many players from abroad. It was a record.
Since then, E.B./B.S. has had ups and downs. Twice, in 1946 and in 1950, it nearly disappeared, due to unforeseen circumstances. Each time men of good-will were found to restart the machine and ensure its continuity.
Period of stability
From 1950 until 1982, E.B./B.S. had a period of great stability. The monthly bulletin was published regularly without interruption. The number of members fluctuated between 700 and 900. The players were sorted into 5 categories according to their playing strength.
Already in January 1947 a national rating system was introduced for all players. The principles of that system are the same as those of the well-known Elo rating system.
In 1958, on the occasion of the World Exhibition in Brussels, E.B./B.S. organised its first international CC tournament with 180 participants from 14 countries in 29 groups. The winner of the Champions' group was W. Baumgartner (SWZ) ahead of J. Mollekens (BEL).
On an international level, after the victory of O'Kelly in the third World Championship, Coolen, Boey, Blockx and Maes participated with success in next finals of the World Championship.
All these activities were arranged by the board members: P. De Meulenaer (President 1952-1984), E. Rigaux (Treasurer 1950-1979), S. Trépant and J. Adant (Director of national tournaments 1950-1955 and 1955-1980), E. Rompteau and A. Donny (Director of international tournaments 1950-1958 and 1958-1973), R. Verlinden (Director of the bulletin 1950-1963), H. Muller (Director of the bulletin 1964-2001), P. Clément (Secretary 1969-1984), H. Hernalsteen (Director of promotion 1969-1993), L. Fontaine (Director of the Chess Compositions 1953-1976) and his successor I. Vandemeulebroucke (since 1976) and C. Stancioff (Rating Director 1980-1996).
Each year E.B./B.S. organises following official tournaments:
– Championship of Belgium (national individual championship);
– National individual championships of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th categories;
– National individual ladies and junior championships;
– National team championship;
– Cup of Belgium (KO tournaments);
– Tournaments and matches, and so on.
Start of a new era
Since 1982/83, the number of members has declined each year as in other countries. The development of computer chess programs is without doubt a main reason for this decline.
In 1985, P. Clément took over the presidency, J.-P. Dondelinger conducts the international tournaments (since 1984), financial affairs are by A. Bréda (1985-1992), F. Huybrecht (1993-2008) and B. Tellier (since 2008), national tournaments are led by L. Schepers (1982-1998), F. Huybrecht.(1998-2008) and, since 2008, J.P. Dondelinger.
In 1992, for its 50th Jubilee, E.B./B.S organised an original tournament opposing 6 of the main Belgian postal players against 5 of the strongest over the board players. FM Geenen won, ahead of CCGM Boey both with 7,5 out of 10. A booklet (33 pages) containing all the games, most of them with comments, was published.
From 1998 till 2005 tournaments by fax and e-mail, led by W. Palmkoeck since 1998, have been organised. G. Boonet won the first and second (1998 + 1999) national e-mail championship. The following winners were: 2000 Surmont and 2001 Versavel.
The Internet period
Since 2002 E.B./B.S. has its own website. Webmaster is M. Smet.
The inauguration of the ICCF webserver in 2004 and the continuous decrease of membership had important consequences: the disappearance of tournaments by email or fax, a further decrease of postal tournaments and a decrease of the remaining national competition in favour of international tournaments.
The number of members has fallen under the psychological level of 100. In the next years EBBS will have to face important challenges: how to attract again new and young players and how to limit the growing number of drawns ?
The monthly printed magazine had to be replaced by an electronic one edited 6 times a year since 2008 by L. Palmans.
In 2007 E.Cornil and P. Clement published on the internet a complete overview of correspondence chess in Belgium from 1827 till 1970 with many pictures, articles and games (333 pages in French). This compilation may be dawnloaded free of charge from www.creb.be (Cahiers du CREB tome 3).
List of Belgian champions A.J.E.C.
1935 Gooris; 1936 Gooris; 1937 Gooris; 1938 Mathot; 1939 Gooris; 1940 Mathot; 1941 Gooris; 1942 Baijot; 1943 O'Kelly; 1944 O'Kelly.
E.B./B.S.
1943 Gooris; 1944 De Vleeschouder; 1945 Baijot; 1946 Baijot; 1947 Mathot; 1948 Mathot; 1950 Mollekens; 1951 Gobert; 1953 Opsommer; 1954 Boudelet; 1955 Mathot; 1956 Coolen; 1957 Coolen; 1958 Coolen; 1959 Boudelet; 1960 Coolen; 1961 Boudelet; 1962 Coolen; 1963 Leroy; 1964 Beyen; 1965 Henrotay; 1966 Blockx; 1967 Mauquoy; 1968 Roose; 1969 Boudelet; 1970 Maes; 1971 Maes; 1972 Clément; 1973 Maes; 1974 Janssens; 1975 Campeert; 1976 Van Leeuwen; 1977 Rabosée; 1978 Opsommer; 1979 Maes; 1980 Maes; 1981 Maes; 1982 Maes; 1983 Wasnair; 1984 Denys; 1985 Delabie; 1986 Noseda & Weyns; 1987 Maes; 1988 Polaczek; 1989 Weyns; 1990 Vandervaeren; 1991 Gevers; 1992 Vandervaeren; 1993 Vandervaeren; 1994 Maes; 1995 Broucke; 1996 Vandervaeren; 1997 Vandermeulen, 1998 Leroy, Bex & Goyvaerts, 1999 Jaime-Summers, 2000 De Smet, 2001 Pauwels, 2002 Lejong, 2003 Ottevaere, 2004 Casier, 2005 and 2006 Huybrecht, 2007 Van Osmael, 2008 Ghysens, 2009 Mignon, 2010 and 2011 Ghysens.
The 67e championship (2012) has started in October 2011.
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Puget Systems Serenity SPCR Edition: Blissful Silence
by Dustin Sklavos on February 10, 2011 12:00 AM EST
Sandy Bridge
Puget Systems
Serenity SPCR
Introducing the Puget Systems Serenity SPCR Edition Application and Futuremark Performance Gaming Performance Build, Noise, Heat, and Power Consumption Conclusion: Custom Job at a Custom Price
Introducing the Puget Systems Serenity SPCR Edition
This is our second review unit from the Washington-based Puget Systems (our first was several years ago when they were first starting out), and it's a doozy. While the P67/H67 chipset recall has proven to be a boot to the collective breadbasket of the industry, we were fortunate enough to get the Serenity SPCR Edition in before the recall hit, and Puget was kind enough to let us review it anyhow. That seems reasonable, since the SATA bug in the chipset isn't liable to affect any of our test results outside of PCMark, leaving us with an opportunity to show you a remarkable system that you'll be able to get your hands on in the near future.
Puget Systems' has also issued a post discussing how they'll handle systems with the SNB chipset bug. The short summary is that they'll let you continue to use your system and send it in for a replacement motherboard when those become available, or they'll ship you a PCIe SATA controller to use in place of the affected SATA ports. It's a nice change of pace from the motherboard side of things, as Puget Systems will let you use your new system now, and get the problem fixed in the next few months with a minimum of hassle. With that out of the way, let's look at the system we received for review.
Puget Systems' Serenity line of computers are designed to maximize silent operation, with the SPCR Edition being the quietest system in their lineup. This tower is designed in cooperation with Silent PC Review and independently certified by them to run at a staggeringly low 11db; the regular Serenity models have a noise ceiling of 20db, which is still impressively quiet. If you're wondering whether the Serenity SPCR lives up to that claim, we can't tell you: the unit is inaudible unless you put your ear against the side (even under heavy load), and operates below the noise floor of my apartment at any hour. Simply put, we're not equipped to measure the noise level of something this quiet. So how is our review unit outfitted?
Puget Systems Serenity SPCR Edition Specifications
Chassis Antec P183 (Customized)
Processor Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.3GHz
(spec: 4x3.3GHz, 32nm, 6MB L3, 95W)
Motherboard ASUS P8P67 Pro Motherboard with P67 chipset
Memory 2x4GB Kingston HyperX DDR3-1333 @ 1333MHz (expandable to 16GB)
Graphics PowerColor Radeon HD 5750 1024MB GDDR5 with Passive Cooler
(720 Stream Processors, 700MHz Core, 4.6GHz RAM, 128-bit memory bus)
Hard Drive(s) Intel X25-M 34nm Gen 2 120GB SSD
Western Digital Caviar Green 1.5TB
Optical Drive(s) ASUS DVD+/-RW Combo Drive
Networking Intel Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Audio Realtek ALC892 HD Audio
Speaker, mic, line-in, and surround jacks for 7.1 sound
Digital and optical out
Front Side Optical Drive
Headphone and mic jacks
Back Side 2x PS/2
2x eSATA
6-pin FireWire
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Dimensions 19.9" x 20.25" x 8.1" (WxDxH)
Weight 31 lbs (case only)
Extras Antec CP-850 850W Power Supply
Gelid Tranquilo CPU Cooler
Scythe Silent Fans
Silent Case Modification
Warranty 1-year limited warranty and lifetime phone support
Pricing SPCR Edition starts at $1,550
Review system quoted at $2,149
For most of this review we were able to handpick and outfit the tower with the components of our choice; as a result the Intel Core i5-2500K we chose didn't ship overclocked and Puget Systems doesn't offer overclocking on this model (though you can still do it yourself). By now you already know that Sandy Bridge processors are the fastest clock-for-clock on the market, and also among the most efficient (which our thermal and power consumption testing will bear out).
If you're a little bit underwhelmed by the Radeon HD 5750 in our review unit, don't be. This 5750 is arguably the fastest passively-cooled card on the market (only the Sparkle GTS 450 really competes), and is included in this build for what should be obvious reasons. Our rep did tell us that a passively-cooled Radeon HD 6850 is in the works right now; when that becomes available expect it to be offered with the Serenity SPCR Edition. That said, just because it's fanless doesn't mean it's slower: this 5750 runs at spec.
As for the parts we didn't choose, most of them make sense, though the lack of a card reader is disappointing when most of the review units we've seen include one as a matter of course. An SSD is a shoo-in with no moving parts to produce noise—though you could argue for using a SandForce-based drive instead of the Intel one—and the inclusion of the Western Digital Caviar Green sacrifices some performance in the name of silent running. A basic DVD+/-RW combo drive instead of a Blu-ray drive was disappointing, but the upgrades are at least available for a reasonable price. Puget Systems claims on their website to test individual components and cherry pick them and I can believe it. And finally, a brief thumbs up for including 8GB of DDR3 instead of 4GB in the review unit. This really should be standard and it's perplexing why so many of our review towers don't ship with 8GB at this point.
Finally, wrapping everything up is the Antec P183 enclosure. The P183 is often regarded as among the quietest cases available, but as you'll see Puget Systems takes it a few steps further in the name of silent operation. If I could really complain about anything, the Antec CP-850 power supply seems like gross overkill for a machine with specs this modest. You'll see in our power consumption testing that it's not really an issue, though.
Application and Futuremark Performance Introducing the Puget Systems Serenity SPCR Edition Application and Futuremark Performance Gaming Performance Build, Noise, Heat, and Power Consumption Conclusion: Custom Job at a Custom Price
kevith - Thursday, February 10, 2011 - link
I read the review at SPCR a while ago.
If one could talk about "craftsmanship" when referring to building computers, these guys would be he Formula 1 techs of quiet computer building. These guys' work doesn't come cheap, I don't really find the price all that monstrous, when I consider the hours spent.
I'm a muscician, and ths is the first ever, real quiet, almost silent machine I've ever seen even near this pricepoint. And I'm sure I could live with the 20 dB "hurricane" of the little-brother, at an even friendlier price. And I'd probably go with a graphics card with one of modern, very quiet aftermarket supercoolers.
(There's one little catch in musicproduction-PC's, regarding to graphics cards. I use Nuendo, a high-end, 2.500 $ DAW. As for now, I have an XFX HD4770. And, as most moderne graphics cards, it throttles itself when doing 2D-work, in my case from 750 mHz to 250 mHz core. While work in the DAW isn't 3D, it actually has some pretty demanding tasks, graphics-wise: When you zoom in and out in the editor window with a lot of tracks open; When you move large chunks of audio-material; When you pan across a whole song; When you use the Mixer-window that has a lot of real-time moving details like meters, graphs etc. These, and a lot of other operations you do all the time, will put so much strain on the video-card, that the low-performance clock isn't really enough, causing glitches, delays and brief lock-ups in the system. Of course, this is amplified the more tracks you have. I'd wish I could control these frequencies, but only the high-performance can be altered in AMD Overdrive, as soon as you return to 2D-work, the core-clock will drop to 250. Just to say, that the graphics card should be researched and considered thoroughly, even in a music-production machine.)
I live in Europe, so I can't buy it anyways.
However, I really dig the article, it's VERY inspiring, this is a project I'm definitely going to copy for my next build.
Tear it apart and give us some nice close-ups of the sound-dampening details... Just kidding:-)
7Enigma - Thursday, February 10, 2011 - link
Check out ATI tool. It is a free, beta program that allows for changing both 2D and 3D frequencies independently. Most of us use it to downclock our numbers, but in your situation you could ramp up the 2D clocks. Google Tech Power Up and Ati Tool and you'll get a link to the program. It's still a beta that is probably never going to see a final release but for a lot of us it offers something that is not available anywhere else.
One thing I forgot to mention. You need to select the SAME frequency for low, medium, and high, or else you get a screen flickering bug on some cards (mine included). But if you set all the 2D (or 3D) settings to the same frequency the issue goes away.
And I'm an idiot. I meant gpu tool, not ati tool (they are different programs). Everything else still applies though that I mentioned in the previous posts. Just go here:
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/1383/gputool_...
rpsgc - Thursday, February 10, 2011 - link
Tell them to start using higher end video cards with aftermarket coolers. AC Accelero Xtreme Plus, Accelero Twin Turbo Pro, Gelid Icy Vision, Thermalright Shaman, Thermalright Spitfire, etc.
With such a slew of great coolers, there's no reason not to use them, and not to use more powerful video cards.
KayDat - Thursday, February 10, 2011 - link
I'm speaking particularly for the SPCR build, but with a computer at such a low noise floor, a lot of graphics coolers (yes, even third party ones) may be positively noisy in comparison. Yes, the option would be nice, but Puget spend time cherry picking parts for SPCR build, they wouldn't put in parts that aren't up to scratch.
Taft12 - Thursday, February 10, 2011 - link
Any of those coolers would obliterate the 11dB they were able to obtain. You might not realize what an achievement that is, but suffice to say passive GPU cooling is a must.
kmmatney - Friday, February 11, 2011 - link
I have a somwhat similar setup, with an Antec P-182 case, that I built for silence. I have an HD4890 that was completely unbearable witht he stock fan. I placed in an Accelero on it, along with a silent, low-speed fan blowing across it , and its both silent and stays cool.
michal1980 - Thursday, February 10, 2011 - link
why did they pick a 850W PSU? System runs low power, was so smartly desgined, and then they drop this beast in there? Why? Imho, stupidy.
Futhermore, seems like there was some ass-kissing in this review
"That said, many of the really high scores we've seen are largely academic: can anyone really tell the difference between 100 frames per second and 150... 30 frames per second ...framerate should still be your baseline for acceptable performance"
Where did this pc hit 100 fps? Yes over 100fps would be academic. Over 60fps could be academic, 16fps for 2 grand? I'll tell you what that is, pathic. As are most of the graphic tests. The performance isn't good, its SAD.
30 frames per second a human eye limit, you just panadoring to Puget, for its pathic attempt at a 'performance' machine. Please get back to us, when you get some balls to call things as they are. For a gaming pc this is sad.
Maybe next time they should go for zero dB, solid state drives, a slow passivle cold pc. heck slap an ipad in case, look man this thing makes no sound. No one can tell the difference between this and a performance pc. just 3 grand.
nikclev - Thursday, February 10, 2011 - link
Just commenting on the choice of power supply. The CP-850 is the smallest that antec makes in the CPX (or whatever they call it) proprietary form factor. Basically bigger dimensions, it allows for a bigger fan and more room inside the PSU. It also performs extremely well and is considerably cheaper than most other high quality PSUs in the same wattage range. Every review I've seen of the CP power supplies lists it as one of the best when it comes to voltage stability and lack of ripple/noise/etc. And yes, it is more power supply than this system needs. I think that is a good thing. Too many computer manufacturers use power supplies that do not allow any room for expansion/cap ageing purely to save money.
I agree with you to a point about the lack of gaming performance.I think in this case silence was priority number one. I've owned several high performance graphics cards and purposely set in game settings lower than I had to, just to keep the thing quiet.
I agree with the review, It seems like an excellent computer with boutique quality AND price tag, but lacking in the warranty department. (At least when you compare advertised numbers with other manufacturers)

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Title: Blinded
Author: Maya Hughes
When Alex left Gabe, he knew she walked away with his heart, he didn t know she d walked away with than that his baby.Alex fell for Gabe Stevens before he opened his mouth His striking green eyes and easy style had her tripping over her coffee pot the minute she laid eyes on him But he was than just a pretty face Her good looking customer just happened to b When Alex left Gabe, he knew she walked away with his heart, he didn t know she d walked away with than that his baby.Alex fell for Gabe Stevens before he opened his mouth His striking green eyes and easy style had her tripping over her coffee pot the minute she laid eyes on him But he was than just a pretty face Her good looking customer just happened to be a rising movie star on the fast track to fame.A whirlwind romance sweeps Alex off her feet, eventually taking them to LA where everything falls apart When she thinks he wants nothing to do with her she leaves, finding herself on her own and pregnant.Once he discovers the truth he ll do everything it takes to win her back and make a life with her and their new daughter But it s not always easy to get a second chance with love, and some wounds are hard to heal.This standalone romance is the first in a series and guarantees an HEA.
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*This book was reviewed for Summer's Eve Reads*Title: Blinded (Breaking Free Book 1)Author: Maya HughesGenre: Second Chance RomanceRating: 4/5Blinded is the first book in Maya's Breaking Free series it's a book that's filled with misapprehension and misunderstandings which sees the main characters being kept apart after having a brief romance. The heroine Alex was left with more than just heartache when she walked away from the hero Gabe but 7yrs later they find themselves reconnecting and disco [...]
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to predictable to be more than a 3 star read - the blurb almost gives away everything behind the story - Pity .
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When I saw and then read a blurb for Blinded I knew I just had to get my hands on a copy. Since I read and review for a blog, I went out on a limb and contacted Maya. She was so great to chat with. After explaining that I help run a blog, one that would love the chance to read and review her book, she put me in touch with the blog/company that was hosting the tour for Blinded. I may have only had a few days to read it since I got signed up so late in the game, but I am so glad I took the chance [...]
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Okay this isn't the reason why I DNF'ed this book so early on but it just got me thinking a little:What is up with authors making people who wear glasses as "ugly"-- that in order for them to be prettier is to wear contacts? It's just weird, in my opinion. I don't understand it. Also baby fat is considered ugly too? Hmm.
Alex is working as a waitress in a sleepy tourist town that is ready to shut down for the season. Gabe is in town for filming a movie he is starring in as an up and coming actor. Alex and Gabe have a whirlwind romance. Gabe wants it all his acting career and Alex. His agent gives him the news that he can't date Alex publicly but must pretend to date his co-star for publicity. When he breaks the news to Alex she runs little did she know she was running away with his child. Years after a succe [...]
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Alex was always the shy, and yet, smart girl in school, but it made it hard for her to interact with men. She fell for Gabe the first time that she set eyes on him, and he swept her off of her feet. When he breaks her heart into pieces, as she believes that he wants nothing to do with her, she thought that would be the end, but little did she know that she carried home a piece of him when she found herself pregnant. Years later, Gabe is a super successful actor, and learns that the girl that he [...]
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FLAVIA'S REVIEW4 STARSAlex was a student, working in a restaurant. Gabe was an actor who just happened to fall into his roll as he was a student too. So his movie was re-shooting some of the scenes in Alex's town. When he met her he felt an attraction to her, Alex felt it too.As Gabe was only going to be in town for a short time he and Alex started spending time together. And for the short amount of time they were together they fell in love. But Gabe's life was changing and he was becoming famou [...]
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Blinded is a second chance love story that surrounds, Gabe & Alex. Their initial meeting was when Gabe was an actor just starting in the business and Alex was a college student that worked at a diner. They had an 'insta-love' attraction with each other from the word go. They are soon separated, but Gabe left a little piece of him with Alex ;). After some time passed, Gabe soon realizes why he has never heard from Alex and decides to go win her back.Now I should admit that I'm not usual [...]
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BLINDED by Maya HughesThis Maya first book from her seriesBreaking Free . Is a second chance romance. We get to meet Gabe( Gabriel Stevens) and Alex( Alexandra Davies). Gabe is an actor just starting his career and Alex is a student working on a dinner.It's a book full of love. A love at first sight and all consuming love but that love will be test by a lot of misunderstandings and misconceptions.Gabe and Alex have to part and it's a few years later thatA MAYOR CHANGEwill bring them back togethe [...]
I wish that I could tell you that I loved this book, I really do. The synopsis interested me, and although the entire plot of the story is laid out right there, I was still drawn to the book.However.I'm afraid that for me, the execution of the tale didn't live up to the promise of the summary. With some stories, the reader is drawn in develops a connection with the characters. You invest in their story. You want them to find their HEA.With this couple, I simply could not grasp the appare [...]
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Blinded is a second chance romance. Gave was an actor shooting his first movie. Alex was a waitress and college student. Alex went back to LA with Gabe. They both fell in love and because of assumptions and miscommunications they break up. The story then skips ahead seven years to a big surprise to Gabe and a long awaited reunion. This story has a lot of twists and turns. There is a lot of miscommunication. For those that like daddy stories this one is for you. I liked the story. Sometimes the w [...]
I'm all for second chances and the rekindling of love, and this story provided that.Young and financially-struggling Alex falls for new movie star Gabriel aka Gabe almost immediately after they meet. After a whirlwind romance, misunderstandings get in the way of a steady, permanent relationship. Fast forward seven years, and the pair meet again, only to realise that some feelings never really changed.I enjoyed this romance, despite my opinion that some of the issues in the book could've been avo [...]
I was excited to read Blinded because this author is new to me and I had no idea what to expect. The story flowed too slow for my taste. Alex and Gabe's relationship moved fast but the story seemed to drag at the same time. I didn't feel any type of connection between the main characters, so there wasn't enough chemistry between the characters for me. Its hard for me to enjoy a story if I feel as if the characters lack any type of chemistry. I didn't even feel a connection between Gabe and Emma. [...]
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Blinded by Maya Hughes was a steady paced book that had my attention throughout. Even when I was yelling in my head at the characters for being so stubborn. These two Alex and Gabe were great together, but when something doesn't go right, they don't communicate which drove me nuts. If they would have just communicated maybe some of the drama would not have happened. Of course there was an outside source causing more problems but at least they found each other again and did it for the right reaso [...]
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Blinded: Breaking Free Book 1 is the first in this series! This was a book of love riddled with misconceptions and misunderstandings that continually kept Alex & Gabriel apart. But when hey are finally reunited after seven years of silence, they both realize that the feelings they had for each other are just as strong or if not stronger. There are a few twists and turns in this story that make it intriguing and have you turning each page to discover what happens with this couple. I look forw [...]
Alison Phillips
This book was so good, second chance romance at its best. It had everything I love in second chance books, the first encounters and first time love. The misunderstanding and heartbreak which leads to all of the sadness and angst and the best parte second chance, when two people come back to each other and realize they still love each other and need to be together.I love it when this part of the book isn't easy too but with hurdles, bumps, devastation and angst.en when love prevails.swoon!!!!!
Taranjit Sidhu
Alex and Gabe met in Alex's work place, fell in lust, and eventually love. But they had many hardships due to Gabe's career and this caused a huge explosion that the story was based on. I enjoyed this story and loved to see how Maya wrote the story of Gabe, Alex, and Emma. I liked the way in which Maya took the story and I am looking forward to the next one. *ARC received in exchange for an honest review.*
Robin Shawn
EhWhile I enjoyed the overall plot of this book the execution fell flat to me. Everything happened too quickly. They had pancakes one time and then were falling in love. I couldn't understand what they felt for each other because it was rushed. It was the same way throughout the story. The plot was there it just needed some more buildup.
Ok but very predictable. By the end I wasn't that fussed about either Gabe or Alex. It was so obvious they'd sort things out and where it was heading. Not enough angst for me. It was all neatly tied up in a neat little bow. It seemed a very rushed relationship.
Solid 3 star story. Lots of heart and feels. A few parts where things were just glossed over where it felt like we could have paused and had a more artistic approach. Made some spots feel rushed. The pacing was odd too.
Chasidy
I enjoyed reading Gabe and Emma's story. It's amazing that a misunderstanding can ruin lives quickly. I lost myself in the characters and couldn't wait to see how their story unfolded. I would definitely recommend Blinded to read.
After meeting at the cafe where she works, Alex and Gabe have a short romance during the filming of his first movie. After signing a new contract Alex and Gabe are separated. Years later Gabe finds out about the child he and Alex have and the deception that has happened over the years. Will they both be able to get past the pain and the hurt caused by others greed. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Alex and Gabe's story of second chances and look forward to reading book 2 in the series.
I love second chance romance stories and this author definitely did not disappoint. I really liked this book, the plot and the characters from beginning to end. This is a nice, smooth and refreshing read that kept me very interested. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in this series.
Was goodI really really enjoyed reading this story. It was funny at times and super sweet. I'm glad everyone g it their happy ending
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This is a story of two people who fall in love quite quickly, but struggle to figure out their feelings and how to make everything work. This story spans several years.
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It is an amazing book!!! I love it, it's a little short but it is awsome.
J. Marie
Nice Story but poor editing.
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Where Have You Been?!?
Whenever I return to Sierra Leone, I'm welcomed by friends with a hearty, "Long time!" to convey I was missed and they were happy to see me. I can imagine some of you responding likewise, "Long time!" and I apologize for the gap in our communication. But we've been busy and we're back with updates!
We last left you summarizing our partnership on a Rotary International Global Grant supporting three rural schools around the city of Bo. While the Rotary clubs support the schools with new supplies and furniture, and helping 3 teachers at each school to attend college, Healthy Schools International installs latrines and solar power.
By the end of 2018, we'd installed solar and a 7-stall waterless composting latrine building at Largo Primary School. I returned in February of this year to commission the 5-stall latrine at the school in Barlie and to troubleshoot the solar installation at Largo (operator error and provided more training).
We also had the great pleasure of opening a new office in Yonibana, better known as "Mile 91" (it is 91 miles outside Freetown). We are moving our current office located in the IMATT section of Freetown to the more centrally located Mile 91. In the future, we hope to have expanded storage facilities and more staff there so HSI can expand its reach and impact.
World Toilet Day was November 19th! As you can imagine, this day is special for HSI; it's about inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and help achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which promises sanitation for all by 2030. We're proud of how our supporters have helped us make schools a healthier place for students (and safer for girls to attend) by providing private space within eco-friendly sanitation infrastructure.
We hope to complete our third and final sanitation project at Nguabu school, the most remote of the Global Grant schools (so remote, a bridge had to be built over the local stream in order for trucks to deliver the heavier materials.
A few things to look forward to in our the next couple of months; we'll be launching a new series called, Get to know a volunteer, where we'll be spotlighting the hard work of our great volunteers from Kenya to Virginia, updates on the Nguabu latrine construction in Sierra Leone, and what happens next at Mile 91!
Stay tuned for more great news about the impact you're making as you support our mission!
Posted on 24 January 2019 29 October 2019
Healthy Schools International® Celebrates the International Day of Education by Promoting Clean and Safe School Environments
IN 2018, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as the International Day of Education, to celebrate the role of education for peace and development. The very first celebration of this Day of Education will be marked at the United Nations in New York. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) advocates that without inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong opportunities for all, countries will not succeed in achieving gender equality and breaking the cycle of poverty that is leaving millions of children, youth and adults behind.
"This day is the occasion to reaffirm fundamental principles. Firstly, education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. Secondly, education is the most powerful force in our hands to ensure significant improvements in health, to stimulate economic growth, to unlock the potential and innovation we need to build more resilient and sustainable societies…" Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director General
Education is a human right that should be available to all. However, in countries all over the world, children attend schools in unsafe environments which lack access to safe drinking water and handwashing facilities and no proper toilets and sanitation. Even where school enrolments have improved, learning outcomes remain poor because absenteeism due to water-borne illness and smoke-related respiratory problems.
"If education is the key to helping children escape poverty, access to water and sanitation is key to helping children safely maximize their education. To neglect this is to be careless with the well-being and health of children."
Kelly Ann Naylor, Global Chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, UNICEF.
With a vision of bringing clean infrastructure to school communities in Africa, Healthy Schools International (HSI) works to promote the link between healthy environments and student performance at underserved schools in rural district of Sierra Leone and Kenya. Most recently HSI partnered in a Global Grant with the Rotary International of West Springfield, Virginia USA and Sierra Leone Rotary clubs.
Along with eco-friendly infrastructure such as clean water, safe sanitation and solar electricity projects, HSI works with school and community leaders to develop revenue-generating business models based on the projects so there are funds always available for the upkeep of the systems. In addition to providing essential furniture and classroom supplies, HSI helps students thrive by providing eco-friendly water, sanitation and energy solutions. Projects in Sierra Leone include the installation of a new latrine block utilizing waterless, composting technology, and solar electricity for four classroom buildings. A similar strategy is being developed for implementation in the rural district of Maasai land in the Southern Rift Valley of Kenya.
Healthy Schools is passionate about this mission and dedicated to building on its current success. Achieving basic level of health and sanitation in schools has required significant efforts to raise awareness among students, parents, teachers, and their communities. HSI is working to promote the understanding, recognition and adoption of these environmental concerns as essential and integral components of an effective learning environment. As the world marks the very first International Education Day and works to promote education, HSI remains committed to advocating for and promoting healthy learning environments that help to improve learning outcomes for children and help them safely maximize their education.
Celebrate 2018 With Us!
On Friday, October 5th, friends of Healthy Schools International, volunteers and board members gathered to celebrate a year of growth and good work. Wowed by the world-famous West Africa dance troupe, KanKouran, we danced to the drums and watched cultural demonstrations of love and struggle in rhythm and movement.
We discussed the struggles of our partner schools and so many others we have yet to meet (to the left is the sole sanitation facility for a school of 300 in Tonkilili District, Sierra Leone). We also celebrated our volunteers and partnerships, hearing from guests from the Sierra Leone Embassy in Washington, DC, and from our own Patrick Manoah, the Healthy Schools International project coordinator, visiting with us all the way from Nairobi, Kenya.
Another accomplishment we are proud of is that, for the second year in a row, HSI has earned GuideStar's Gold Seal of Transparency. It is awarded to nonprofits who demonstrate fiscal stewardship and reporting standards. I am so grateful for our volunteers and for your generosity which, together, make all this good work and impact possible, helping raise thriving students and healthier communities in Africa. I hope we can count on your continued giving (and if so, please click here now), and journey along side us in 2019.
Yours (Dancing) in Service,
Derek Reinhard
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major medical problem around the world, affecting nearly 6% of the world's population. This study was an attempt to better understand physiological changes the disease may cause to the microcirculation and more specifically, to assess the dependence of oxygen consumption in skeletal muscle of a diabetic animal model. The spinotrapezius muscles of Goto-Kakizaki (G-K) and Wistar control rats were used to measure interstitial using phosphorescence quenching microscopy. The G-K rats spontaneously develop T2DM and serve as an appropriate model for the disease in humans. By rapidly arresting blood flow in the tissue and observing the resulting changes, an oxygen disappearance curve (ODC) was created. The ODC was used to calculate oxygen consumption rate (VO2) over the physiological range of PO2 values. The resulting VO2 vs PO2 curves were analyzed using Hill's equation to fit the data and obtain values of several key parameters to quantitatively describe the PO2 dependence of oxygen consumption. When compared to healthy control rats, the G-K rats exhibited a significantly higher Vmax, or maximum rate of oxygen consumption, compared to the Wistar rats. The two rat sub-strains had similar values for P50, which indicates the PO2 at half maximal consumption. The overall higher maximal rate of consumption by the diseased animals could be explained by some disconnect in the consumption of oxygen by the mitochondria and the normal corresponding production of ATP. In conclusion, it was demonstrated that in situ muscle tissue from both diabetic and non-diabetic rats had a PO2 dependence of oxygen consumption over a wide range of PO2 values and the muscles of diabetic animals consumed oxygen at a higher maximal rate.


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Anthropometric profile of powerlifters: Differences as a function of bodyweight class and competitive success
M. Lovera*, J. Keogh
Aim: This study sought to better understand the relationship between anthropometric profile and maximal strength, as assessed in the sport of powerlifting as relatively little research has examined how differences in anthropometry may contribute to bodyweight-related differences in performance or between more and less successful lifters in the same bodyweight class. Methods: To address this aim, 63 male powerlifters from an Argentine National Tournament were assessed for 31 anthropometric variables taken using ISAK (International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry) protocols. Body fractionation (adipose, muscle, bone, residual and skin tissue masses) was determined using the validated Kerr & Ross ive way fractionation model of body composition that has yet to be used with powerlifters. Results: Results indicated that the powerlifters showed very elevated values of mesomorphy, muscle girths, muscle mass, bone breadths, and all this accompanied by a medium to low stature. Most of these characteristics were more pronounced in the heavier divisions. The winners had signiicantly larger proportional muscle mass (53.9±2.2%), muscle to bone mass ratio (5.3±1) and crural index (1.21±0.12) than the non-winners. Conclusion: These comparisons reveal some potential key anthropometric determinants of high level powerlifting performance. These results further support the view that while powerlifters have unique anthropometric proiles, more successful powerlifters typically have higher degrees of muscle mass expressed per unit height and/or bone mass but similar segment lengths and segment length ratios to their less successful peers.
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Lovera, M., & Keogh, J. (2015). Anthropometric profile of powerlifters: Differences as a function of bodyweight class and competitive success. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 55(5), 478-487. http://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/sports-med-physical-fitness/article.php?cod=R40Y2015N05A0478
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California Budget Crisis Threatens To Derail Students' Dreams
Veronica P. Mendozacmaadmin (EDU)
San Jose State University senior Daniel Ruelas has been looking for a job since May 2009 without luck. His father is currently receiving unemployment benefits, so Ruelas needs to find a way to make money to pay for college and his living expenses.
"Every year they increase tuition, and it is difficult to come up with the money all the time," Ruelas said.
Unfortunately for Ruelas, things may become more difficult due to California's budget crisis. California State University campuses, like San Diego State, are anticipating a $584 million budget reduction. In a video message posted on the CSU website, Chancellor Charles B. Reed revealed his action plans to address the unprecedented cuts to the university.
"I have never seen a massive reduction come so fast in the 40 years I have been doing this business," Reed said. "It's nothing short of a mega meltdown, financially."
As a result of the cuts, Reed recommended to the California State University Board of Trustees that there be a student fee increase implemented in fall 2009. If the plan is approved, full-time fees will increase by $672 for undergraduate students, $780 for teacher credential students, and $828 for graduate students. This increase is in addition to an increase that was approved in May for $306 for full-time undergraduate students.
California State University stated in a news release that it will use one-third of the revenue from the fee increases to augment financial aid and to cover fees for low-income students. In Reed's video announcement, he said 187,000 students whose families make $75,000 or less would be exempt from paying the higher fee and receiving financial aid.
In addition to increasing student fees, the CSU system also plans on reducing student enrollment. Over the next two years, student enrollment would be reduced by 40,000 students, according to Reed. The CSU has also reduced enrollment by closing spring 2010 enrollment for all CSU campuses. To close the budget gap, Reed also recommended staff and faculty furloughs and additional campus-by-campus cuts.
The University of California will also suffer budget cuts. In a letter published on the University of California's website, President Mark G. Yudof wrote, "… the state is short-changing UC by more than $1 billion during 2009-2010 alone." As a result the Board of Regents approved a one-year furlough plan that will be effective starting September 1, 2009. According to UC spokesman Ricardo Vasquez, the Board of Regents also approved a tuition increase of 9.3 percent that began this summer to prepare for the budget cuts, though there has been no word about any further tuition increases or enrollment reductions.
Also in January 2009, California resident freshmen enrollment was reduced by 2,300 students, but there was an increase in acceptance of community college students by 500. Vasquez said the University of California has worked hard to make sure that no particular group of students would be affected by these changes. A report published on the CSU Web site regarding freshmen 2009 admission stated that: "Despite decreases in admissions offers on some campuses, the University was able to maintain or enhance proportional representation in admissions offers to African American, American Indian and Latino students on campuses."
Some students also lament the loss of pay due to reduced campus work hours. Another UC Davis student, Richard, who did not wish to use his last name, said that his Cal Grant was delayed this summer and that, as a result, he had to pay his tuition and was then reimbursed by the university once it received the money from the state. The University of California has announced it will award state-funded Cal Grants to students in fall 2009 even if the state budget is unresolved.
For now Richard said he has not been dramatically affected by the state's budget crisis, but, like many current college students, he fears the worst.
"So far it's not too bad, but it's more the future I'm worried about," said Richard.


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Nikola Tesla was a genius polymath, inventor and a mechanical and electrical engineer. He is frequently cited as one of the most important contributors to the birth of commercial electricity, a man who shed light over the face of Earth, and is best known for his many revolutionary developments in the field of electricity and magnetism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Teslas patents and theoretical work formed the basis of modern alternating current (AC) electric power systems, including the polyphase power distribution systems and the AC motor, with which he helped usher in the Second Industrial Revolution.Born an ethnic Serb in the village of Smiljan, Vojna Krajina, in the territory of todays Croatia, he was a subject of the Austrian Empire by birth and later became an American citizen. After his demonstration of wireless communication (radio) in 1894 and after being the victor in the War of Currents, he was widely respected as one of the greatest electrical engineers who worked in America.
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To explain the fundamentals of public policy, this best-selling text focuses on the process behind the crafting of legislation. By examining the individual steps-from identifying a problem, to agenda setting, to evaluation, revision, or termination of a policy-students are able to see how different factors influence the creation of policy. Download Michael 4 Base Daz 3d.
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Brexit: Jeremy Corbyn is wrong to rule out No Deal and risks keeping Labour out of power for another generation
Jeremy Corbyn has made the fundamental pillar of Labour's stance on Brexit to rule out 'No Deal' as a position of the United Kingdom's future relationship with the European Union. After the Prime Minister's catastrophic defeat in the House of Commons and after scraping home in the No Confidence debate, Theresa May finally extended an offer to opposition parties to meet with her to discuss the way forward. While all opposition parties oppose a 'No Deal' Brexit, Jeremy refused to meet with the Prime Minister until she was prepared to rule out No Deal.
Any trade unionist engaged in negotiations will tell you that in order to achieve reasonable concessions in any negotiation, you do not rule out the prospect of no deal at the very start. In a negotiation your opponents, whether they are an employer or a bloc of nations, need to be aware that you are prepared to walk away should expectations not be met. In ruling out the prospect of No Deal, a future Labour Government would risk losing all leverage. One cannot imagine the late Bob Crow or the General Secretary of Unite, Len McCluskey, ruling out 'No Deal' when negotiating with employers.
An overwhelming majority of Labour constituencies voted to leave the European Union – around 70%. Estimates of up to 40% of Labour voters in 2017 supported Leave. 78% of the seats Labour has to take from the Tories to win the next general election voted Leave. 72% of Labour's 25 most vulnerable seats voted Leave. For the Labour Party to ignore these crucial statistics at this critical time is politically ignorant and risks hurling Labour towards a no deal with the British people, namely that we will be out of power for another generation.
No Deal is not something to be scared of. Remainers have been very sophisticated in their presentation of No Deal as a total disaster for the British economy and people. It is a false proposition. Australia has No Deal with the European Union and, believe it or not the, people of that great country on the other side of the world are not living in caves and gnawing on bones to survive. A host of other countries with smaller economies than the United Kingdom have no deal and operate on variations of WTO terms. No Deal is a World Trade deal and the United Kingdom is best placed to take full advantage of those arrangements.
Traction seems to be building in the House of Commons behind the idea that the United Kingdom ought to remain in a Customs Union with the European Union. It makes no sense at all to leave the European Union and then abdicate the ability to determine our own trade policy by ceding that power and responsibility to the European Commission. Barry Gardiner, the Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade, has previously said such a position would render the United Kingdom a "vassal state." This, therefore, is surely not a policy Her Majesty's Opposition should be advocating.
The clock is ticking on the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union. With only a matter of weeks before 29th March, the country – while still supportive of Leave – is apprehensive about our Parliament's inability to secure decent arrangements with the European Union. This is not because Brexit is somehow at fault or that public opinion is turning against the decision to Leave. The reason for our current impasse is because our elected representatives are not delivering on the will of the people. Members of Parliament should remember they are there to serve the people, not to rule the people.
The Labour Party Conference in September last year passed a motion pledging to keep all options on the table. There is a minority view within the Parliamentary Labour Party that we ought to hold another referendum. They are a minority, but a vocal one. Jeremy clearly does not want to hold another referendum, and key Labour figures such as Len McCluskey, and respected Labour MPs such as Caroline Flint and John Mann have all opposed a second referendum. This is because while the metropolitan Labour membership overwhelmingly supports a second referendum, there is no majority for it in the country. Importantly, no demonstrable support exists for it in the 70% of Labour Leave constituencies and no support for it exists in those seats Labour needs to win. But the fundamental reason for not supporting another referendum is because it would totally break the remaining trust that exists between the electors and the elected.
The road ahead will be bumpy and any government, Labour or Conservative, will face challenges in the future. But all parties committed to leaving the European Union by accepting the outcome of the referendum. Labour needs to win back its traditional heartland support that has maintained the party since its inception. We will not do this by supporting a second referendum and we will not do this by accepting any terms offered to us by Brussels. The British people are for Brexit; let Labour be their champion by backing a World Trade Brexit.
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Take a stroll through Shepherd Market – a wonderful area for shopping & dining in Mayfair!
Say "Mayfair" to most Brits and they'll immediately imagine that last navy blue square on the Monopoly board. The most desirable place to be. The game may be 80 years old, but Mayfair certainly isn't, deservedly retaining its place as one of the most desirable locations in London. Home to plenty of little English boutiques, fine restaurants and sophisticated bars as well beautiful green places to stroll such as Green Park, or art to admire at the Royal Academy of Arts, as well as, of course, close proximity to royalty courtesy of Buckingham Palace. And from Mayfair's position right in the centre of London it offers the perfect spot for whizzing along on the tube to any remaining sights on your list.
Mayfair takes its name from a two week fair held every May in the 17th and 18th centuries. Originally intended just for cattle trading, the fair grew bigger and more riotous over the years. Until one day Queen Anne decided enough was enough and stopped the fair entirely, commissioning local architect and designer Edward Shepherd to redesign the area to appeal to a more sophisticated crowd. And so, the site of the old fair became Shepherd Market, complete with a duck pond, paved alleys and a two-storey market theatre, and as hoped a new artistic, theatre-going mass moved in.
By the 1920s Shepherd Market was the place to be seen, and Michael Arlen, who wrote "The Green Hat" that was later turned into a film starring Greta Garbo, was just one of a number of artistic types who rented rooms in the Market. P.G. Wodehouse also had his characters Bertie Wooster and his faultless manservant Jeeves residing on Half Moon Street at Shepherd Market.
Today, it retains its up-market reputation, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge no less (aka Wills and Kate), and Kate's almost as famous sister Pippa, known to sample the restaurants and clubs until the wee small hours.
Well … pocketed between the bustling Curzon Street and Piccadilly, Shepherd Market offers a retreat. Underfoot the streets are paved, with narrow roads leading into a central square which is lined with chocolate box restaurants offering breakfast, lunch and dinner from across the globe and traditional British pubs serving up English ale with fish and chip suppers. There are also trendy coffee houses and traditional English clothes shops, as well as those quintessentially British sightings; a proud red pillar box and two bright telephone boxes – which you can then tick off your must see list!
And where should we go?
For a pint of English ale there is Ye Grapes and the Market Tavern. Whilst, for dinner, Shepherd Market, like London itself, shows it really does draw from the world, with Indian, French and Italian restaurants competing with Lebanese, Iranian and Thai for your custom.
Time for a swift half at Ye Grapes?
We recommend the delightful Italian Da Corradi, down a narrow walkway but always filled with diners, it serves beautiful Italian food as well as full English breakfasts for the locals and visitors alike. It also has a wall of celebrity customers, where you can see stars such as Paul McCartney standing somewhat awkwardly with the manager himself.
Elsewhere, if you're feeling brave, the Market offers perhaps the most unusual fusion cuisine ever heard of at the L'Autre Polish-Mexican Bistro. Originally a Polish restaurant, which broadened its menu quite considerably due to its proximity to the Mexican Embassy, where else could you expect to sample sizzling enchiladas and wild game sausages all washed down with Polish vodka and Mexican beers?
A little of everything – even in the same restaurant – in Shepherd Market!
Need a little pick me up? Well, Mayfair is also home to plenty of businesses, and those types that like to work long long hours, so perhaps a little coffee is needed. Caffe In is a little gem, with plenty of spaces to tuck yourself away for an hour or more with a cappuccino and a slice of chocolate cake, or perhaps to grab to an espresso and head back to work if you're one of those local hedge funders.
And if you're after some little (or large) gifts for the folks back home, there are also some great little boutiques. Folk Clothing for your casual London look, Simon Carter for beautiful striped socks, quirky cufflinks and leather wallets, and beautiful leather bags at Tanner Krole and Bill Amberg.
A new bag for each day of the week surely?
Art lovers will also enjoy taking a peek in some of the super trendy art galleries that are dotted throughout Shepherd Market along with the boutiques, gorgeous jewellery shops and dining spots. You can find all the shops and galleries on the Shepherd Market website so you won't miss any during your visit!
1. Green Park. The Park offers you over 40 acres of trees and grassland to stroll through on your way to Buckingham Palace.
2. The Royal Academy of Arts. The Summer Exhibition, the world's largest open submission exhibition and the thing to go to if you're an art aficionado, is held here every year from June to August. However, The Academy offers sculpture, paintings and architecture to admire all year round.
3. Tea the Ritz. Well, when in London, what else can you do but dine on dainty Cucumber Sandwiches with Cream Cheese, Dill, and Chives on Caraway Seed Bread accompanied by perfect English tea, plenty of tea pastries and cake and possibly a glass of Champagne, if that wasn't indulgence enough.
4. Shopping at Mount Street. Luxurious living here we come! This street has it all with beautiful fashion, china and glass, as well as art and antique galleries all housed in beautiful English red brick shops.
5. Dinner at Galvins at Windows Restaurant and Bar. With unparalleled views over London and with Michelin starred modern French cuisine, this may be the most relaxing way to sightsee.
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What a nice story. We always went out the back door of our hotel and walked up Downes St. to the Hilton for SunDay Brunch on the top floor bar. There used to be a quite good Indian restaurant in the market as well as a sort of coffee shop. There was Trumpers near by for a gentleman's haircut. The market had odd shops and one touristy place in the basement that did a sort of 15th century ale and jousting show. Food was terrible but event was fun. But alas,my favorite hotel needs a "Perfect" re-do. And it was in the same hotel elevator that a lady asked Noel Coward what he was going to do next (the 30s). He replied "'Madame, I am going to become a Kangaroo".


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The North Fort Tunnel Tours are a guided tour which explore underground tunnels and gun emplacements which were instrumental in the Defence of Sydney during WWII.
The tours run every Sunday at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm and every Saturday until the end of February 2016 at 10:30am and 1:00pm.
Cost: $7 adult, $5 child/concession, $20 family (two adults and up to three concessions).
Where: North Head Visitor Centre, North Fort, North Head Scenic Drive, Manly.
Getting there by car: Drive along North Head Scenic Drive, through Parkhill Archway and past round-about. Continue for approx 2 kms. The entrance to North Fort is on your left and signposted. Follow the driveway through the stone wall to the car park inside. The Visitor Centre is next to the car park near the stone wall.
Getting there by foot: As above or if coming from Shelly Beach, walk through North Head Sanctuary (former School of Artillery) along the internal North Fort Rd and through the stone wall. Follow the road around to your right. The Visitor Centre is on your right below the car park.
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A 90 km drive West of Dahab and Nuweiba arrives at a picturesque scene of Mount Sinai's red granite peaks proudly piercing the peninsula's blue skies… while gently embracing a humble monastery lying serenely at its foot. The monastery is known, as "Saint Catherine" (St. Katherine) or "the Monastery of Transfiguration" and is the oldest operating Greek monastery in the world. Saint Katherine / Catherine's Monastery rests in an area of ideal isolation for solely peace and monks to co-exist. Hence, the peacefulness of its location explains why such an awe-inspiring setting has been of profound religious significance: as the Old Testament records that at Mount Horeb: overlooking the monastery – locally known as Jebel Musa- Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. In 527AD, a Roman emperor named Justinian built Saint Catherine's Monastery as a fortress to protect Sinai's sacred mountain passes from external invasions. The monastery was constructed to replace a chapel built by Empress Helena in 337AD. It was constructed on the same sacred site, where Moses was believed to have seen the Burning Bush- a currently existing bush from which God instructed Moses to lead his people out of Egypt to the promised land- (hence, some text books refer to the monastery as "The Monastery of the Burning Bush"). It was not until the ninth or tenth Century, when the monastery's name was changed to Saint Catherine after monks claimed to have found the intact body of the saint on a nearby mountain. Today, Saint Catherine's Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is a major highlight of a visit to Sinai. Busloads arrive to the isolated site for visitors to explore the sacred monastery and hike Mount Katherine / Catherine- Egypt's highest mountain- for adventurous travelers to ultimately enjoy the spectacular views captured from a height of 8,666 feet. The less adventurous can still enjoy discovering the monastery open daily from 9am –12noon (except for Friday and Sunday). Visiting the monastery in winter is a matchless experience, as the surrounding mountains are un-usually covered with snow, and the monastery transforms into a white pearl, crowning Sinai's gold desert. Admission is free of charge and around 20 Greek monks reside in the monastery, and are always delighted to tale their serene sanctuary's fascinating stories.
Who was Saint Katherine / Catherine?
As early as the 4th Century, a valiant child named Katherine / Catherine was born in a wealthy family from Alexandria. Catherine grew to become an Orthodox Christian at a time, where paganism sheltered the country, and where believers were brutally tortured. Katherine / Catherine announced her religious conviction bravely, and consequently, the pagan emperor ordered to have her spun to death on a spiked wheel. Surprisingly, Catherine survived the brutal torture, and so was sentenced to death and beheaded. Legends record that Katherine / Catherine was a Christian martyr, and so angles carried her remains to Mount Sinai, marking the monastery as a favored pilgrimage site. 600 years after her death, monks claimed to have found her intact body on a nearby mountain, at a time where Egypt was a Muslim country. Consequently, the Christian monastery used an Egyptian saint from Early church to draw Christian believers from all over the world. Today, the monastery's church contains two silver caskets, which are said to enclose Saint Katherine / Catherine's sacred remains.


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