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With the start of September a distinctive buzz begins to fill the air in Idaho's wineries. Machines begin to turn, grapes begin to be picked and the subtle hum of fermenting grapes can be heard in the cellar. That is right; it is harvest time in the great state of Idaho. While many of us think about harvest as a fall event, winemakers prep for it year round. Visiting a vineyard during harvest is always a favorite for wine lovers, but do you really know how many steps that grape takes before it becomes the wine you're drinking now. The process from grape to glass is complex but here is an overview of what a winemaker must do to create your favorite wine.
The first step to planning a harvest is to figure out what you want to produce. Will you make a Viognier this year or stick with the traditional Chardonnay? To help figure this out, much time is spent researching the grapes, the vineyard and the cultural practices of the region. All of this will help a winemaker figure out the best place and way to make their wine. The next step is very important, and unfortunately often skipped, but to ensure that the grapes come out exactly how the winemaker prefers they need to follow the ripening of the grapes and remain in contact with the vineyard. As September approaches, winemakers spend their time out in the vineyards watching the grapes to ensure that the grapes are picked at "optimum ripeness". This all depends on winemaker's preference, in general in Idaho white grapes are picked around the beginning of September and red wine grapes will be picked between mid-September and end of October.
Once the grapes are picked the process of winemaking begins. The first step is to remove the juice from the grapes. This is known as crushing and destemming. Once the grapes are crushed they are put into bins to ferment. Fermentation takes approximately a week and is done in order to produce alcohol. During fermentation winemakers have to do either 'punch downs' or 'pump overs'. This is the process of stirring up the fermenting juice in order to get the grape pieces on top and the juice on bottom.
Next comes press, there are a few different types of press machines, but commonly in Idaho you will see a bladder press. The bladder (which is similar to a balloon) fills with hydraulic pressure, which then slowly presses the grapes against the outside of the cylinder as it spins. The juice that falls down without any pressure is known as free run. The more pressure applied the more juice; here is when winemaker preference comes in again. While you want to get enough juice out of the grapes, pressing too hard results in more tannic wines due to the tannins produced from the skins of the grape. This is not a bad thing, but is something that a winemaker will need to watch as they continue to press in order to create the type of wine they desire.
After press the wine is either put into barrels or stainless steel tanks to age. During aging, winemakers have to rack the wine. Racking is the process of taking wine out of one barrel and into the next. They do this in order to get the "junk", or more specifically, lees out of the wine. They also have to top the barrels, about a bottle worth of wine will evaporate out of a barrel monthly. It is not good to have excess air in the barrels. Winemakers can also do a secondary fermentation, known as malolatic fermentation. This will turn malolatic acid (more similar to a granny smith apple) into lactic acid (such as milk). This is done to decrease the acid level and make the wine smoother. Finally, after aging (which varies greatly depending on the winemaker) the wine is bottled. Typically a wine should sit in bottle for at least 2-6 months before released. This is because the wine will go through what is known as bottle shock. Lastly, the wine is released (commonly wines are released in spring and fall) and the process starts all over again, just in time for the next harvest!


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After the reveal on Friday we got to go hand-on with the Nintendo Switch on Saturday and check out the games, the console, and the controllers that we are still getting used to calling Joy-Cons. As a handheld-meets-console the Nintendo Switch is certainly impressive, but coming away from our hands-on time we were still left with quite a few questions. And in typical Nintendo fashion, it was at once charming, impressive, confusing, and unique.
The Nintendo Switch's 6" screen is bright and sharp in a way that Nintendo handhelds have never been. Playing the new Zelda game in handheld mode you get the impression that you're playing something that probably wasn't meant to be played this way. Like a hobbyist that has modified an old console, attached a screen, and let you play a classic title in your lap. Originally a Wii U title, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was quite possibly never meant to be played as a handheld title. And even though the Wii U has second screen functionality, when it dawns on you that you can play the Switch anywhere, at any time, it's hard not to walk away impressed.
When viewed as a standard console connected to a TV, the situation is entirely different. In your hands the lush environments and wonderful animation of Breath of the Wild are gorgeous. On a larger screen, they still look great but you can see the edges and technical shortcomings. Especially when compared to console's like the PS4 and Xbox One. In strict visual terms the Switch is an improvement on the Wii U, but only slightly so. On paper that may sound like a fatal mistake made on Nintendo's part, but for a handheld it's more than enough. And makes a great first impression. If played that way.
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If you have a monetised blog, you will likely spend many hours working hard in an effort to increase your revenue. Given that blogging is now a viable full-time career, there is no doubt that these measures can be hugely beneficial to your financial future.
If you're a blogging newbie, the chances are that you are more than happy to tap away on your keyboard letting your musings appear on the laptop screen in front of you without a care in the world. For you, blogging is a release, a way of expressing your thoughts and finding your voice online. At some point, you may look at making your blog a money making venture, and you might be keen to increase your readership numbers.
Ask anyone that has had their toe dipped in the blogging pool for more than five minutes and they will admit they underestimated just how much time and effort it takes to manage a blog. It is the planning, the coming up with ideas, the researching, the writing, the checking, the linking, the branding, the imagery and the uploading.
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Do you ever look at your favourite blogging sites and wonder how they earn money? If so, you are in excellent company – it's the dream of many bloggers to establish their sites as a primary income and grow them into a genuine business.
If you have been blogging for a while, you are probably aware of how potentially lucrative it really can be. The truth is that most of the people who want to turn their blog into a full business never get round to doing so. This can be for a number of reasons, but most commonly it is a fear of doing it wrong.
Do I Need To Be Self Hosted For A Blog?
When you have decided to start a blog there are many questions that run through your mind. How do you start a blog? How do you pick a name? Do you have to pick a niche? You will also find your self asking "Do I need to be self-hosted?" and "What is the difference between self-hosted and free hosted?" Here is why I think going down the self-hosted route is the best option.
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Blogging is a great way of telling people about what you like, informing them about the latest tends in fashion, beauty or technology and a fab way to earn a little income on the side. A lot of people are put off starting a blog because they feel that they need a really good knowledge of the technical side of the internet when in fact, starting a blog is really easy…the hardest part is deciding what you want to do with it.


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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Department of Agriculture says motorists need to take extra care with harvest season underway and slow-moving farm equipment using rural roads.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says farm equipment vehicles, not including trucks, were involved in 92 fatal crashes across the U.S last year — with six of those crashes occurring in Indiana.
The Ag Department says the most common types of farm vehicles that drivers will encounter include combines, tractors pulling grain carts and large trucks hauling agricultural products.
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Port Charlotte – The 10 Year Old
by Mark November 7, 2012 November 7, 2012
Stroll down the road from Bruichladdich and you'll end up at Port Charlotte. It used to be known as the Lochindaal distillery from 1829 to 1929 before it closed down. A decade or so ago, Bruichladdich resurrected it, and have since used it as one of their two peated whisky brands (the other being the mighty Octomore – the world's peatiest whisky). Though the distillery isn't actually fully built yet, apparently (if my Google-fu is strong), the investment from new Bruichladdich owners, Rémy Cointreau, will mean that the new Port Charlotte distillery will be completed in about four years from now. So if the distillery at Port Charlotte isn't physically distilling the whisky, it is at least being used to store it.
It is said that the Port Charlotte 10 Year Old, a milestone in the journey of this distillery, is pretty close to the whisky of old:
"With raw materials from the mainland difficult to come by until the late 19th century, Port Charlotte would have produced a peaty single malt, robust and smoky, containing the characteristics and soul of the craftsmen who produced it."
And I'm all over that.
Though Heavily Peated, it's peat levels are around 40ppm, which puts it around the level of Laphroigs, but of course isn't near the level of the Octomore range which goes into the 160s. The 10 Year Old (note: not the PC10) is bottled at 46% ABV and will cost around £40. As with all Bruichladdich offerings, it's non-chill filtered, and has no colour added to it.
Colour: a reddish-brown tint, almost ale-like. On the nose: the smoke is akin to the insides of a well-used wood-burning stove – perhaps a little coal has been used in this particular one. And all of this is really before you even get close to the glass. Up close, you realise this isn't smoke cloud but something much more tender and sweeter. Two bold notes at first: the peat smoke and the sweetness. Lemon drizzle cake. Faint trace of cloves. A vegetative, chamomile (the plant, even the tisane, not the ropey tea bags) note that leads of the citrus.
In the mouth: of all things, it's the balance that strikes first, so much so that you have to think about which flavours to then hunt down. The most bitter of chocolate sauce, with a little crème fraîche. Buttery. Earthy, woody. A kind of sweetness you get with caramelised onions. That smoke seems so ingrained in the whisky: it doesn't overpower, it just seeps quietly into every drop. Fascinating stuff. Briny towards the finish. Thick, but not at all oily – that said, perhaps it doesn't quite have the same immense viscous texture of some of the other Bruichladdichs (but maybe that's not the point of this whisky). It does leave room for the elegance to shine through. What impresses me greatly is that, despite the number of peated whiskies produced on Islay, the Port Charlotte has managed to find its own very unique flavour.
This is pure, primitive stuff: fire, bracing coastal walks, simplicity. Very elemental. Soothing and calming.
Though there's a great deal going on, it's very much a stripped-down way of doing things, like when you have a holiday where there's no Internet connection or phone signal, just the bare essentials, and there's a lot to be said for that, as it reminds you of what's important.
Personally, I've preferred the Octomores, but those are extra special limited releases, and at a much higher strength. There's no point comparing them as this is a new standard release from Bruichladdich – it's here to stay. If you were going to have a everyday peated whisky to have on the shelf to get you through the winter months, and at a very attractive price, then this is exactly what you need.
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Anders Peter Jørgensen says:
Sounds nice, guess I have to check it out soon.
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Definitely. I think it's one of those that can easily stand alongside the Laphroaig 10 and the Ardbeg 10 – which is saying something, as those are both terrific drams.
They indeed are, Laphroig is a favorite of mine, no whisky cabinet without that ten. Now I'm even more eager to track it down and taste 🙂
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I just had to buy a bottle of this after I had a taste of it. Terrific whisky. I'd position it somewhere between Longrow CV and Ardbeg Uigeadail looking at the sweetness and peat. The thickness is also something I noticed, I tried a few other (peated) whiskies after the Port Charlotte and they just felt "thin".
Glad you liked it – and that's a good call for it being between Longrow CV and Uigeadail. Bruichladdich must have some magic stills for creating that really nice texture!
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Whether hiking, walking the dog, or watching a sunset, just being outdoors can make you feel energized and alive. Improve your outlook, focus, immune system, vision, and reduce your stress.
Crafting an active lifestyle covers physical, mental, & social wellbeing. Getting together with folks and families in your community, go for a walk, maybe play at the local park, just hang out. See the idea?
Many of us moved to Western Loudoun for the rural, natural beauty. It provides so much for us. And yet, it also needs our help to keep it clean and healthy. So let's learn how we can both give and receive.
We are blessed with countless local, regional, and national parks nearby. And it's growing! Round Hill is expanding its local parks by leaps and bounds. Need motivation or basic know-how to explore these gems? That's why we're here!
The Appalachian Trail, less than 5 miles from Round Hill, is a designated National Scenic Trail that stretches 2,200 miles from Maine to Georgia.
Virginia has the longest stretch of the Appalachian Trail, covering 554 miles and ranging in elevation from 265 to 5,500 feet. That's more than the 13 other states the trail covers. Get started on your trek with one of our recommended hikes.
Round Hill will open Sleeter Lake Park in June 2018, providing public access to the 100-acre lake. Army Colonel Frank Sleeter, the original owner of Hill High Orchards, created Sleeter Lake in the late 1960s when he built a dam along a local creek to irrigate his peach and apple orchards. Now we can use it for canoes, kayaks, and picnics.
The Appalachian Trail is less than 5 miles from Round Hill. It's most prominent local crossing is over Route 7 near Bear's Den, a beautiful sunset view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River.
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Everything you need to know about KRACK, the Wi-Fi security flaw.
This post was originally written and published by Laura Hautala on CNET on October 16, 2017.
Wi-Fi is everywhere, and you're on it all the time. Get your guard up.
A newly revealed Wi-Fi weak spot puts just about every device at risk, from your work computer to the phone in your hand and the laptop you tote to the coffee shop.
What's especially frustrating is that the attack, called KRACK, could slip in through a vulnerability in a fundamental security protocol.
Here's a rundown on all the key information.
A researcher in Belgium named Mathy Vanhoef stumbled across a problem in the code behind WPA2, a protocol that makes wireless connections work in practically every device. The flaw means that all devices are vulnerable to hackers who want to pick up on all the internet traffic flowing in and out of laptops, phones, smart home devices and anything else with a Wi-Fi connection.
Why the name KRACK?
It's short for "Key Reinstallation Attack." It refers to the trick Vanhoef found could be used to open up your internet traffic to hackers, which forces a device to repeat sensitive information to identify itself before it can establish an internet connection.
Is it as bad as it sounds?
The good news is a hacker has to be nearby to carry out an attack that takes advantage of this problem. The bad news is the attack could be carried out on virtually anything nearby with a Wi-Fi connection. Your devices are likely vulnerable.
Do attackers need to have physical or local access to your network, or can they do so remotely?
Hackers must be near your device to use this attack. This significantly cuts back on the breadth of attack a single hacker can carry out at once. However, the weakness is currently so pervasive that Vanhoef said everyone should assume all their devices are affected and vulnerable.
What's the best way to protect myself?
The most important thing you can do is update your devices as patches become available. Next, you'll want to consider patching your router firmware if the manufacturer doesn't update it for you automatically. Here's a more thorough list of steps to take to secure yourself, and here, from our colleagues at ZDNet, is list of every patch that's been released so far.
Can't I just change my Wi-Fi password?
You can change your passwords as an extra protective measure -- but this is the least important step. Even though your instinct might be to change your passwords right away, it won't block out hackers who know how to use KRACK.
When will companies start patching?
Windows customers are already protected if they installed software updates released last Tuesday. Apple said it's finalizing patches for iOS, MacOS, WatchOS and TVOS that will be available in the next few weeks. Google said it's aware of the problem and will be releasing any patches necessary in the coming weeks. Amazon is also looking into what patches are needed. Router manufacturers Linksys and Netgear both said they're aware of the problem; Netgear has begun putting out patches.
Samsung products are at risk, and the company hasn't responded to requests for comment on when updates will be available.
We're keeping a running list of how companies are responding to KRACK here for you to follow along.
Should I just get a new router?
Not yet. If you have an old router and don't think the manufacturer is going to patch it, you should plan to get a new router down the line. The Wi-Fi alliance announced it will require manufacturers to verify that new routers are no longer vulnerable to KRACK, but the routers on the shelves today haven't been checked. It's most important to update your phones, computers, and other devices that use Wi-Fi to connect to the internet.
Can other people's unpatched devices make me unsafe?
Even if you patch your Android phone and your home router, you could be vulnerable if you connect your phone to another unpatched router. On the plus side, Vanhoef found that routers are harder to attack than phones and other devices. For the time being, the safest thing to do is to avoid using Wi-Fi on your phone if at all possible.
What about public Wi-Fi?
Public Wi-Fi was never safe. Often the data going over your typical coffee shop wireless network is completely unencrypted, meaning hackers could use a cheap device to pick up your internet traffic and read a lot of it. What KRACK can do is make any Wi-Fi network as unsafe as a public Wi-Fi network.
Does turning off phone Wi-Fi protect you, or are the cellular networks vulnerable?
Cellular networks are not affected by KRACK, so turning off Wi-Fi does protect you from the attack. On Android devices, it's pretty straightforward to turn off your Wi-Fi. On an iPhone or iPad that runs iOS 11, you'll have to go to Settings to do so. Turning off Wi-Fi from the control center (that little panel of buttons that appears when you swipe up from the bottom of your screen) doesn't turn it all the way off.
Is HTTPS at risk?
Many websites -- the ones that start with HTTPS -- put an extra layer of encryption on your internet traffic to keep it scrambled as it travels to its destination. The KRACK attack doesn't break this encryption, so the scrambling could help secure your data. However, Vanhoef said, HTTPS alone might not be enough to protect your data if a hacker uses KRACK to read your internet traffic, considering the number of times hackers have found ways to break the encryption.
Can I use a VPN to protect myself?
Yes. A virtual private network, or VPN, encrypts all the data flowing from your device across the internet. It's an extra service that most people use when they need to connect to a workplace computer network when they're not in the office. It creates a safe tunnel for all your data to pass through that eavesdroppers can't spy on. However, not all VPNs are created equal and you should take care to pick out one that fits your needs.
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First destinations of higher education students in the United Kingdom for the academic year 1997/98
This Press Notice has been produced by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) in collaboration with Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) statisticians. It provides details of the first destinations of students obtaining higher education (HE) qualifications in higher education institutions (HEIs) in the whole of the United Kingdom (UK) during the academic year 1997/98. In addition, summary data for previous academic years from 1994/95 onwards are included for comparative purposes.
1997/98 HE Finance and Staff Figures Published
Resources of Higher Education Institutions 1997/98 is published today by HESA. The volume contains detailed statistical information about the institutional finances and academic staff of the UK HE sector.
Figures from this latest HESA publication show the total income of institutions amounted to £11.61 billion, an increase of 5.1% compared with the previous year. Institutions reported a 7.4% increase in income received from research grants and contracts (£1.7 billion in total), other operating income increased by 6.0% to £2.2 billion, while funding councils grants amounted to £4.5 billion showing an increase of 3.1%. Total expenditure in 1997/98 increased by 4.0% from the previous year to a total of £11.3 billion, with expenditure on interest payable and depreciation increasing by 6.7% and 5.4% respectively. Staff costs represented 57.2% of total expenditure, a slight % decrease from 1996/97.
Student enrolments on higher education courses at publicly funded higher education institutions in the United Kingdom for the academic year 1998/99
This Press Notice has been produced by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) jointly with Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) statisticians. It provides provisional estimates of the numbers of student enrolments on higher education (HE) courses at higher education institutions (HEIs) in the United Kingdom, for the academic year 1998/99.
Qualifications obtained by and examination results of higher education students at higher education institutions in the United Kingdom for the academic year 1997/98
This Press Notice has been produced by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) in collaboration with Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) statisticians. It provides provisional details of qualifications obtained by and examination results of higher education (HE) students at HE institutions (HEIs) in the United Kingdom for the academic year 1997/98.
A quantitative overview of HE in 1996/97
The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) today releases the publication, Higher Education Statistics for the United Kingdom, 1996/97. Combining its own data with that provided by the University and Colleges Admission Service, the Student Loans Company, the Open University, the Further Education Funding Councils and the Department for Education and Employment, the Agency has successfully drawn together a valuable profile of the UK HE sector for 1996/97.
Figures for 1996/97 highlight the continuing development of UK higher education. There were a total of 1,978,089 HE level enrolments in 1997, 1,756,179 at HE institutions and a further 221,910 at FE institutions, 127,568 academic staff and a sector income of £11.1 billion. There were over 1 million first degree students, with 33% of all students being part-time. Of the 255,620 first degree qualifiers, 48% passed with first or upper-second classifications. Only 6% of qualifiers of known destination were assumed unemployed, with 62% entering employment in 1996/97.
HESA publishes student first destinations data
The third annual reference volume, First Destinations of Students Leaving Higher Education Institutions 1996/97, is published today by HESA.
According to HESA's latest publication, 62% of student qualifiers whose destination was known, entered employment in 1997, compared with 61% in 1996. A further 19% were continuing their education or training, while only 6% (14,800) were assumed to be unemployed; 6% among males compared with 5% of females.
1996/97 HE student data published by HESA
Students in Higher Education Institutions 1996/97 is published today by HESA. The volume contains detailed statistical information about the student body of the UK HE sector.
Figures from this latest HESA publication show 1,756,179 students following HE programmes, (1996/97); 79.3% at undergraduate level. Women made up 52.5% of the student population, with 198,064 overseas students forming 11.3% of the total student body. Full-time first degree students, (878,033), made up slighty less than half of the student population of 177 UK higher education institutions, with a further 184,710 part-time students producing a first-degree total of 1,062,743.
This Press Notice has been produced by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) in collaboration with Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) statisticians. It provides details of the first destinations of students obtaining higher education (HE) qualifications in higher education institutions (HEIs) in the whole of the United Kingdom (UK) during the academic year 1996/97. In addition, summary data from previous academic years from 1994/95 onwards are included for comparative purposes.
Resources of Higher Education Institutions 1996/97 is published today by HESA. The volume contains detailed statistical information about the finances and academic staff of the UK HE sector.
Figures from this latest HESA publication show the total income of institutions being approximately £11.14 billion, an increase of 4.7% compared with the previous year. Institutions reported a 6% increase in income received from research grants and contracts (£1.6 billion), and other operating income increased by 11.9% to £2.1 billion, while funding councils grants amounted to £4.4 billion, a decrease of 0.6%. Total expenditure in 1996/97 increased by 4.4% compared with the previous year with expenditure on interest payable and depreciation increasing by 16.4% and 8.8% respectively. Staff costs represented 57.9% of total expenditure, the same as in the previous year.


JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A city in southeast Missouri is missing more than $160,000 from city funds, an recently released report found.
The Missouri State Auditor's Office initiated review of the City of Greenville as part of a law enforcement investigation, which resulted in criminal charges filed against the now-former clerk. Greenville received an overall rating of poor.
The report details improper payroll and other payments, improperly cashed checks and missing cash over a more than two year period. The activity occurred while former-city clerk, Pam Birmingham, performed the financial accounting functions.
Nearly $70,000 collected for utility and municipal court payments were not deposited in city bank accounts from Jan. 1, 2014 through April 14, 2016, and only $2 in cash was deposited into city utility accounts during this period.
Additionally, $39,000 in checks issued from various city accounts and made payable to the City of Greenville were improperly cashed, endorsed or negotiated by the former clerk. The former clerk provided falsified records to the board to conceal almost $26,000 of the improper payments and make it appear some of the checks were appropriate. There were also frequent transfers between banks accounts in an effort to conceal account shortages.
Auditor's identified approximately $44,000 in overpayments on checks issued to the former City Clerk and cash withdrawals made for the payment of wages that were inconsistent with timesheets and past city records and practices. The former clerk received an increased rate of pay without documented approval from the board of aldermen and received excess compensation when she appeared to have been out of state and not at work. Other improper payments to the former clerk included $3,000 in improper uniform allowances and $5,000 in reimbursement checks and cash withdrawals with no supporting documentation.
A criminal investigation revealed the former-city clerk deposited many of the checks written to herself from the city, cash, and other unrelated checks into a personal bank account and spent $62,416 from this account on various personal items.
Concerns about the former-clerk were first identified by the city in 2016 and resulted in action to terminate her employment. The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated and turned over evidence to the Attorney General's Office, which requested the forensic auditing expertise of the State Auditor's Office. As a result, the city formally requested the audit in March 2018.
The report also detailed lack of oversight by the city, which allowed the fraudulent activity to take place and continue undetected. The report includes recommendations to improve oversight of accounting functions, documentation of financial transactions and record keeping processes.
The complete audit report of the City of Greenville, which received an overall rating of poor, is available online here.


Marbella Lettings are pleased to bring you this exclusive and stunning detached villa located in Benahavis Hills Country Club.
This villa is ideal for those seeking peace and tranquillity. It is situated on a private country club complex with complimentary access to all its facilities including large and small swimming pools, fully equipped gym, spa and cafe/restaurant included in the rental price. The village of Benahavis with its famous restaurants is a two minute drive down the hill.
The popular cosmopolitan resorts of Marbella, Puerto Banus and Estepona and their superb beaches are approximately a 15 minute drive away.
It is perfect for all ages and the integral lift gives convenient access to the outdoor garden and private swimming pool which enjoy the sun all day.
The villa comes with private pool, stunning views and access to the Benahavis Hills Country Club facilities (access to the Country Club is an added cost, please contact us for more information).
Please contact Marbella Lettings for any questions you may have regarding this listing.
The house is built over three main levels. You have lift access to all levels within the house which is ideal for disabled people. There is private parking directly in front of the house with 24 hour security.
The first main level has a large open lounge with access to a terrace with stunning views. This terrace is perfect for eating in the evening and can hold a large number of people. Inside the lounge you have a flat screen television with multiple channels. There is also a separate dining area, fully fitted kitchen and WC (toilet and basin).
On the third level down you have a second lounge area that leads onto the private pool and patio for day time relaxing and sun bathing. Inside the house and the second lounge you have access to multiple television channels via the flat screen television. There are two twin bedrooms with fully fitted wardrobes and access to a shared bathroom plus access to the patio with stunning views.
You will find a utility room on this level with washing machine, electric dryer a, plus a separate room with kitchenette.
If you are looking for luxury holiday then don't look any further. This is the villa rental for you.
Should you have any questions at all, then please don't hesitate in contact us here at Marbella Lettings.


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Изшор, Гушор или Хушьёр ( — бдительный, «ҳушёрӣ» — бдительность) — озеро завального происхождения, расположенное в Пенджикентском районе Согдийской области Таджикистана на высоте 1771 метров над уровнем моря.

Общая площадь акватории озера 0,23 км². Длина — 970 м, ширина — 130 м.

Описание
Изшор — третье по счёту озеро в каскаде Маргузорских озёр долины Хафткул (Фанские горы). Расположен в восьми километрах от посёлка Шинг и в километре от озера Соя. Ранее на западном берегу располагалась турбаза «Маргузорские озера», разрушенная селевыми потоками. С таджикского языка название переводится как «бдительный». Предупредительное название объясняется тем, что окрестности озера изобилуют ядовитыми змеями. Воды озера переливаясь через завал подпитывают озеро Соя, которое расположено ниже по ущелью Шинга. Берега озера в основном окружены крутыми склонами со скальными обломками, местами переходящими в отвесные скалы.

Воды озера используются жителями близлежащих сёл для орошения плодородных земель ущелья Гурдара. Выращиваемые земледельцами культуры в основном относятся к зерновым.

В озере Изшор как и в соседнем озере Соя в изобилии водятся маринки, о чём свидетельствует перемещение крупных стай этого вида. Перемещение особенно заметно в полнолуние.

Химический состав
Согласно классификации природных вод по выделению гидрохимических фаций Г. А. Максимовича, Изшор входит в зону горных территорий гидрокарбонатной гидрохимической формации с преобладанием гидрокарбонатно-кальциевых вод. В таблице учёного приведены следующие характеристики вод озера:

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A truly milestone for the Chilean economy and for the tourism of the area, was the arrival of the National Geographic Explorer, to the site 1 of the Coquimbo Port. With this event the 2015-2016 season of cruises was inaugurated.
This fact highlighted the fast normalization of the terminal after the high magnitude quake and tsunami of the last septembre 16th. And in addition it ratified the big interest that destinies, attractions and products of the region are waking up on the abroad tourists.
Claudio Ibañez, the regional Intendant, said during the reception given to the 103 passengers of the cruise, which is oriented to the scientific and tourist expeditions, that " we are giving a strong signal as government and region, we achieved only one month later of the hard events of septembe,r the recovering of an important part of the functioning of our port. This allowed us to receive this first cruise and to initiate a promising season�.


The NTF hosted out of town guests/patrons for the BB&T Atlanta Open and tennis clinics at the South Fulton Tennis Center. Guests were treated to exception tennis from top American players including John Isner, Jack Sock, Ryan Harrison and the Bryan Brothers. Clinics were organized by Sam Kennedy, NTF Atlanta Chapter President, and over 20 kids from his leadership program. Dates are already being set for the 2018 Atlanta Retreat. Please join us….
You are invited to join us this July 28 – 30th in Atlanta, GA, for a fun and inspiring weekend of travel, tennis and charity.
Each year the National Tennis Foundation invites tennis lovers out to tour their Chapter Organizations, in the spirit of inspiring and transforming at-risk youth.
This year's gathering will be hosted by the South Fulton Tennis Academy, the NTF Atlanta Chapter.
The gathering promises to be a mix of pleasure and purpose, reflection, and relaxation that you will not forget.
During your weekend stay, you will enjoy the many sights and sounds that are Atlanta, attend the BB&T Atlanta Open, and get to tour and meet many of the children/ambassadors of the South Fulton Tennis Academy, the Atlanta Chapter of the National Tennis Foundation.
We look forward to welcoming you to Atlanta this July.
The South Fulton Tennis Center, the Atlanta Chapter of the National Tennis Foundation.
Rates of $159 (ATP Event Discount) will be offered on a first come first serve basis. If we run out of hotel inventory at this rate, prices will go to standard market rates as listed on the website.
*All pricing is at cost. Air, Food and Beverage not included. In exchange, we do ask that you kindly consider making an optional donation or directed grant to South Fulton Tennis Academy, the Atlanta Chapter of the National Tennis Foundation, after your Atlanta Experience.


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Q: Using libraries made for amd64 on arm64 For a class, we have to use a c library that was only ever compiled for amd64, and is now so old some of its dependencies don't even exist anymore (aka impossible to recompile)
Is there a way to build and run a project using this library through an emulator, without having to emulate the entire OS along with it ? The only computer I have is an M1 MacBook Air, which has an arm64 processor.
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– June brings freedom on a leash for Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo, Hong Kong pro-democracy protests, prison for Vietnamese blogger 'Me Nam' (Demo)
By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News July 5, 2017
China releases Liu Xiaobo on medical parole; #FreeThe5KH out on bail; journalists escape jail term in Timor Leste; "Mother Mushroom" sentenced to 10 years
UN should demand release of jailed journalists amid COVID-19 pandemic (Demo)
This statement was originally published on cpj.org on 10 April 2020. The Committee to Protect Journalists submitted a call to…
– Journalist Chakka Bahadur Malla arrested in west Nepal (Demo)
Chakka Bahadur Malla, district correspondent for Image Channel TV, was arrested and was taken into custody by the police on…
HRC45: New UN resolution on the safety of journalists (Demo)
This statement was originally published on article19.org on 6 October 2020. ARTICLE 19 expresses support for a new resolution on…
– NGOs strongly condemn an "unprecedented wave of death sentences" in Bahrain (Demo)
22 Bahrainis currently remain on death row. The prosecution of peaceful dissidents in military courts is expected to flourish if…
Journalist arrested for reports on Boko Haram (Demo)
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on 12 February 2020. The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) condemns the…
– Team internet is far from done: What's next for net neutrality and how you can help (Demo)
The Internet has operated under formal and informal net neutrality principles for years. For the first time, the Federal Communications…
2019 in review: EFF's fight against the undermining of our digital rights (Demo)
This statement was originally published on eff.org on 21 December 2019. In November's landmark opinion in Alasaad v. McAleenan, a federal…
Who ordered the killing of Léo Veras? (Demo)
This statement was originally published on abraji.org.br on 14 May 2020. Three months after the murder of journalist Léo Veras,…
RSF records a 44% decrease in the killings of journalists in 2019 (Demo)
This statement was originally published on rsf.org on 16 December 2019. A total of 49 journalists were killed this year,…
Cambodia: Release imprisoned journalists and end media crackdown (Demo)
This statement was originally published on cchrcambodia.org on 18 May 2020. We, the undersigned civil society groups, urgently call on…
Cambodia Fundamental Freedoms Monitor report 2019-2020 (Demo)
This statement was originally published on cchrcambodia.org on 29 July 2020. The Cambodian Center for Human Rights ("CCHR"), the Cambodian…
Murder in the Saudi consulate, Bahrain's jailed activists, Egypt's contempt for the law and more (Demo)
MENA in October: Jamal Khashoggi's murder and aftermath; under-age Bahrainis in prison; LGBTQI+ event cancelled in Lebanon; British academic jailed…
Ukrainian journalist Vadim Komarov beaten into coma (Demo)
Vadim Komarov's colleagues believe that the attack was connected to his work. He frequently wrote about corruption, embezzlement of city…
MFWA take on Presidential Media Encounter (Demo)
The Media Foundation for West Africa provides its take on the annual press briefing more familiarly known as the Presidential…
CPJ Safety Advisory: Covering the coronavirus outbreak (Demo)
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Hello, I'm outlining the plot of my first novel. The story is about a couple that is accused of murdering a child and their lawyer who has just graduated and doesn't know how to handle the crime since he believes the couple is guilty. I want the lawyer to start as an innocent and naive professional who simply wants to end injustice in the world but since he needs the money he takes any case he can get and I want him to slowly turn into a dark and complicated character. In order to do that I was thinking of doing something that would leave the murder unsolved and I'm not sure if that would ruin the story or not?
Answer: Not every story has a happy ending.
Let's assume the couple are guilty.
If the goal of the story is to obtain the couple's freedom, and if your lawyer succeeds in that pursuit, but at a cost of his faith in justice, we would call that a comi-tragedy.
On the other hand, if the lawyer fails to get them off, the reader might see that as a happy if ironic ending (justice is served, and the lawyer can be glad for his failure).
If the couple are actually innocent, things get trickier.
If the lawyer succeeds in getting the couple off, but perhaps must do some dishonest things in the process resulting in him losing his sense of self-worth in the process, that would be a different type of comi-tragedy.
If you want to leave the murder unsolved, a common choice is to have the truth somewhat murky, but let the court make a decision anyway based on the balance of evidence. Then, after the couple's fate has been dished out, a bit of evidence turns up that casts doubt on the verdict. Thus, you can turn an apparent happy ending into a comi-tragedy, or an apparent tragedy into a happy ending.
Comments for Leaving a mystery unsolved?
Thank you for all the tips and different scenarios! And also thank you for the movie recommendations, I will definitely check them out.


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In addition to the Teenage Booster vaccination, all S3 pupils are recommended to have a meningitis vaccine (ACWY). This protects against several strains including the W strain of meningitis which is on the increase across the UK. Any pupils in S4 – S6 who have not yet received this vaccination will also be offered this.
Please read the letter, discuss the vaccinations and return completed and signed consent forms to school by Friday 10th February 2017.
Leckie & Leckie National 5/Higher Practice Papers and Study Guides are now available to purchase. Save 30% with free delivery to school. Pick up a form from the LRC or download and print here. Orders with correct money (cash or cheque) should be given to Mrs Timoney in the LRC by 30/11.
Please note that the date for the Academic Prize Giving has been confirmed as Monday 26 Spetember at 7.00pm in the school. Further information will be issued shortly.
Direct Partners – a training provider in Edinburgh currently have an amazing opportunity for any young people with a strong academic background who are looking for a way into the Financial Services Sector.
Their employer (Balmoral Asset Management) is looking for 3 young people with drive and ambition who have a national 5/Intermediate 2 in Maths AND Highers or equivalent 2 of the following: Maths, English, Business Studies, Modern Studies.
After an online assessment and interviews, successful candidates will undertake work experience for 6 weeks in an office environment where they will learn the skills necessary to start a career with Balmoral. After the work experience, they will then begin employment with Balmoral Asset Management. There is fantastic opportunity to progress in this company, and this is a great way in for young people who don't want to go to university!
If you think your child might be interested, or have any questions, ask them to see Mr Ferguson in the Guidance Base ASAP! There are also opportunities in Catering, Customer Service, Kitchen, and Administration.
In 2016 the SQA national exam timetable commences with the first examination on Wednesday May 4th and concludes with the final examination on Friday June 3rd.
For pupils who are being presented for one, two or three National 5 qualifications, exam leave may be granted at the discretion of the secondary head teacher, the pupil should be granted 2 days for each examination.
As in previous years, students have the option of liaising with teaching staff during study leave if required but should organise this around their subject timetable as the rest of the school will still be functioning as normal and there will be limited availability of private study areas in school.
The smaller number of students who have examinations at the very end of the exam diet, after the end of the 20 day limit, have, if required, an allocation of two study days for each exam. Students may be able to attend school for the start of the new timetable and then arrange the necessary study days around their remaining exam(s) and should check with Pupil Support or Year Head in this regard.


Middle college high schools improve accessibility to career-readiness programming for young students, while introducing them to a postsecondary environment and creating a positive association that could lead to future enrollments.
Emerging from the high school reform attempts within communities were the first early/middle college high schools. The idea of a high school located on a college campus evolved (Cullen, 1988; Moed, 1988), and the concept known as the middle college high school was initiated in 1972 (Lieberman, 2004). The majority of the middle college high schools are located on—or in close proximity to—a community college campus.
The middle college high school provides students a workable, intriguing and accessible way to initiate a career, thus eliminating two years of school (Donahoo, 2002). Some middle college high schools incorporate career components for students to gain a successful work-related opportunity (Cunningham & Wagonlander, 2000; Lieberman, 1975; 1986). Janet Lieberman, along with the New York Board of Education and LaGuardia Community College, collaborated to establish the first middle college high school in 1974. The school's initial design was to meet the current and future academic needs of students who may drop out of high school (National Consortium for Middle College High Schools, 2003). So, how does housing a middle college high school on a community college campus benefit the community college?
Student participants of transition programs have a better understanding of college expectations, and therefore are more likely to continue college enrollment, are likely to be successful in subsequent coursework, and are more likely to earn a college certificate or degree (Barnett, 2011; Struhl & Vargas, 2012). These middle college high school students produce a lucrative pipeline of community college students that are academically ready to pursue their postsecondary education. The dynamics of a transition or high school reform program like the middle college high school aids the high school student as they develop into a college student and become acclimated to the college environment, which fosters confidence and desire to be successful in college (Barnett, 2011). This desired success can be identified as persistence which is a key strategic goal for the community college. As the middle college high school produces persistent college-ready students and they continue as community college students, community college completion rates improve and this improvement potentially draws attention from the community college leaders and state policy makers.
Overall, this type of transition program creates high-level educational experiences and a better composition of students ready for higher education and the workforce (ACTE, n.d.).
The community college is the institution that offers degrees and certificates to meet the needs of the communities where they are located. The majority of community colleges are funded by public taxes. They collaborate with local businesses and organizations to meet the employment needs of the area. Based on this information, the economics of the community require an education beyond the high school diploma (Hogan et al., 2013). The demand for highly educated workers determines the need for the best academic programs (Grusky et al., 2013). The middle college high school provides visibility for the community college and can support the overall vision/mission of the college within the community it serves. Jobs for the Future, a non-profit research organization has not only been taking a look at the successes of the middle college high school reform program, but also the enrollment, persistence and outcomes of the higher education institution students as well.
Association for Career and Technical Education. (n.d.). What is career and technical education? In CTE Research. Retrieved https://www.acteonline.org/factsheets/#.Ue8M-VdPiZi.
Barnett, E. (2011). Validation experiences and persistence among community college students. The Review of Higher Education, 34(2), 193-230.
Cullen, C, & Moed, M. (1988). Serving high-risk adolescents. In J.E. Lieberman (ed.), Collaborating with high schools: New directions for community colleges. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Cunningham, C. L. and Wagonlander, C. S. (2000), Establishing and Sustaining a Middle College High School. New Directions for Community Colleges, 2000: 41–51. doi:10.1002/cc.11105.
Donahoo, S. (2002). Middle college high schools: Bridging the gap between high school and college. Parent News: Jan/Feb. Vol (), page.
Grusky, D. B., Bird, B. R., Rodriguez, N., & Wimer, C. (2013). How much protection does a college degree afford? The impact of the recession on recent college graduates. Philadelphia, PA: The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Hogan, R., Chamorro‐Premuzic, T., & Kaiser, R. B. (2013). Employability and career success: Bridging the gap between theory and reality. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 6(1), 3-16.
Lieberman, J. E. (1986). Middle College: A ten year study. New York, NY: City University of New York, La Guardia Community College.
National Consortium for Middle College High Schools. (2003). National Consortium for Middle College High Schools. Retrieved 1-15-04 from www.laguardia.edu/mcnc.
Struhl, B., & Vargas, J. (2012, October). Taking college courses in high school: a strategy for college readiness. Retrieved from http://www.jff.org/sites/default/files/publications/TakingCollegeCourses_101712.pdf.


An emotionally captivating tale of dreams and love comes alive on Raleigh stage this December! Once, the acclaimed and theatrically breathtaking Broadway musical inspired by the Oscar Award winning movie of the same name, joins the stellar 2015-2016 season of Broadway Series South. Opening on December 1, 2015, Once takes over the Memorial Auditorium stage for eight performances only until December 6, 2015.
This December, feel the power of music, love and dreams! With 8 Tony Awards in 2012 that include Best Musical, Once offers a truly original and breathtaking Broadway experience. In Once, Girl meets Guy, a street musician, and becomes enchanted with his haunting love songs. Sharing a passion for music, she helps him come up with a demo tape. But as their chemistry grows, their simple friendship gives way to a complicated romance. Once features an impressive cast of musician/actors who actually play instruments on stage.
Be drawn from the very first note and soar with the beautiful music to new heights as Once takes center stage nightly at the Memorial Auditorium on December 1 to 4 (Tuesday to Friday) at 7:30 PM and on December 5 and 6 (Saturday and Sunday) at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. With an intermission, the performance time of Once is 2 hours and 30 minutes.


Worship services are led each Sunday morning by members of The Crossing at the Town East Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. We have a unique opportunity to serve the residents of the Town East Center. Our members lead singing, a devotional and strive to be sincere friends to people in need.


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The Consumer Rights Act 2015 introduces new, specific rights to consumers when purchasing digital content from a business in the UK, which didn't exist with previous laws.
What is Digital Content in UK Law?
Digital content is data which is intended for use in digital form. For example, a gaming content, whether supplied on a disc or in a downloadable format.
The Act covers content that you have paid for, although this may extend to content purchased with gift cards, etc. Free content is not normally covered unless you have had to make a purchase to get it. An example would be a demo offered free by a developer with a purchase of another paid-for app.
It can get confusing to some people whether a you have paid for digital content or for a service. But if in doubt, you can contact us for further guidance.
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You can expect similar standards you'd normally expect from physical goods. The Consumer Rights Act considers three main standards that must be met:
Goods must be 'As Described'
Content must match the description.
Goods must be 'Fit for Purpose'
If you aren't able to use the content as you would normally expect, it may not be fit for purpose. For example, if you purchased a video game for a Playstation, it would not be fit for purpose if it only played on an Xbox.
Goods must be 'Of Satisfactory Quality'
This means that the content should be free from defects and of a quality that a reasonable person would expect.
What Remedies Are Available?
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The consumer has the right to request either a repair or replacement of the content. This must be fulfilled within a reasonable time and without further cost or inconvenience to the consumer.
Right to Price Reduction
Where is repair or replacement is not possible, or does not rectify the problem. The consumer may be entitled to a partial refund. A full refund can be given where appropriate, but in most cases it is usually a price reduction based on the severity of the fault. Once the company agree to refund this should be made in 14 days.
Right to Compensation if the Content Damages your Device
If the purchased digital content damages your property, you may be able to reclaim the cost of repairing or replacing the property. For example, if a purchased app makes your phone glitchy or deletes some other paid-for files, you may be able to reclaim the cost of having your phone repaired or replacing the lost files. You will be required to demonstrate proof of the damage and any costs incurred.
This is intended as a rough guide to your rights - for more specific advice please contact us.
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Q: publish vs searchable by employers what is the difference between publishing my CV and having it be searchable by employers?
they are two different options/steps. one says "Your CV is searchable by employers".. the other says "Your CV is unpublished".. what does publishing do above and beyond the "searchable" part?

A: About $29 and having employers pull you up in their search results and contact you directly. Well, until 23:59 PST. Then it's about a $99 difference.
Regarding Publish vs Search:
If your CV is 'published' that means it's open to the public to see. If it's not published, it can show up in Employer search results but is not visible to the outside world.

A: Published -- visible to the world, Google, your Mom, your friends, everyone on the planet
Filed -- eligible for appearance in private employer search results (though this can be toggled on and off at will)


Thanks to the incredible efforts of Etsuko Nakamura and her companion in life, Ted, Japanese Sake, and Shizuoka Sake in particular became a major feature for the first time during the Annual JALT (Japan Association of language Teachers) Conference held again in Shizuoka City at Grandship on November 21st~23rd.
The Shizuoka sake Waiting Team!
The sake events came in two distinctive parts.
The tasting was a great success.
On Sunday 22nd, from 16:30 to 20:00, a second tasting session was held. This time the brewers or owners were present. Actually your servant was drafted in to extoll the merits of Eikun as the owner's daughter had fallen sick on the very morning (no need to say that interpretation was necessary!)!
All the above could be tasted for a mere 1,200 yen!
On the same day the local media was lurking around and had a field day with all these "gaijin" who loved their sake and could express their opinions in Japanese!
Once again, Etsuko and Ted, a very big thank you for all the incredible work!


I just returned from a mini-vacay at Walt Disney World and I can't wait to share all the details with you. First of all, I need to thank New Balance for inviting me to run with them this weekend. It was a blast!
New Balance is the official shoe of runDisney. Back in 2013 they thought it might be fun to design a special Disney-themed shoe to be sold exclusively at runDisney events. Not quite aware of just how enthusiastic runDisney fans are, they severely underestimated how many shoes to bring to the first event. The demand for the shoes surpassed anything they could have possibly imagined and they ended up selling out of their entire stock (including shoes reserved for the Princess Half Marathon) in a matter of hours.
Having learned a thing or two from their 2013 experience, New Balance returned in 2014 with a vengeance. This time with character –specific shoes that covered a variety of running types (the 860v4 Sorcerer Mickey and Pink Minnie for stability runners and the 890v4 Goofy and Cinderella for neutral runners), as well as limited edition Sorcerer Mickey and Pink Minnie shoes for kids. Once again the shoes exceeded all expectations and demand remained high.
Last week New Balance officially announced the 2015 runDisney premium limited edition Retro Mickey and Minnie 990v3 shoes inspired by the Disney classic Steamboat Willie. The new kicks would be available, as well as a limited number of 2014 shoes, at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend expo. They also introduced a new queue system that would cut-back on the massive lines experienced at past expos. Runners had the opportunity to reserve a spot online at NBvirtualqueue.com beginning at 6:00am every morning of expo.
Compared to the colorful, flashy shoes of 2013 and 2014, the 2015 runDisney shoes are a little more subtle with a classic retro vibe that is very popular right now. Personally, I like the black and gray. I think they're a little more versatile for walking around the parks and easier to coordinate with. I was really excited to receive a pair on Wednesday evening and wore them proudly the rest of the weekend.
As hinted on the New Balance Facebook page, I have a feeling they're not done with 2015 just yet.
This should be good news for runDisney fanatics who weren't as impressed with the retro gray and black as I was. There are a lot of rumors spreading on what the next release of shoes will be. I'm kind of hoping for race-themed shoes that will coordinate with the upcoming races still left on the 2015 runDisney calendar. I've read others are looking for a Donald or Pluto shoe. What do you think?
I headed straight to Walt Disney World after work on Wednesday and met the New Balance team (+ media) at the newly renovated California Grill for dinner. Fun Fact: my parents had prom at California Grill (back then is was called Top of the World, which is now the name of a similar bar located at neighboring Bay Lake Tower) in 1982.
We watched Wishes from the balcony. It was my first time catching the show (the late 8:00pm show time means I'm rarely still in the park to see it) and I was impressed. They pumped the music through the restaurant during the show, which really added to the magic of seeing the show.
I enjoyed the flounder for dinner, which was served atop a delicious nicoise salad.
The meal was amazing. I think I may have a new favorite special occasion WDW restaurant.
Thursday morning I joined Mary of New Balance and Toni from Black Girls Run for a shakeout run at the New Balance Running Trail at the Boardwalk.
One of New Balance's big initiatives with runDisney is the addition of several New Balance Running Trails around the Walt Disney Resort. Since I receive so many emails regarding where to run on Walt Disney Property, I'm going to wait and share more of what I learned in another post.
After a shower and quick bowl of oatmeal for breakfast at the hotel, we headed to ESPN Wide World of Sports to check out the runDisney Kids Races and Expo.
Seeing the runDisney Kids Races was another first for me. I knew they existed, but had never seen them in person.
Due to the growing popularity of the events, the Kids Races now occur on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday during the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Ages range from crawlers to thirteen, with the shortest distance being the diaper dash and the longest the Mickey one miler. Every participant receives a race bib, shirt, and special finisher's medal. All events take place at the New Balance Track and Field at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and, yes, parents are allowed to run with their children.
It was pure mayhem. Adorable, crazy mayhem. I can't wait until Owen is old enough to run/crawl to the finish!
The Walt Disney World Marathon expo remains large and impressive. It has officially expanded from its original Jostens Center roots and now takes over the HP Pavilion as well as the baseball stadium.
I had free time in the afternoon after getting my bib and took the opportunity to snooze. It was glorious.
For dinner, we wined and fined at the newly opened Spice Road Table (another first!) in the Morrocco section of Epcot.
The tapas-heavy restaurant is a welcomed addition to the World Showcase. Our party enjoyed the loud, lively atmosphere that comes from sharing delicious, small plates.
We enjoyed plate-after-plate of hummus, garlic chicken, lamb, and chicken skewers, as well as pitchers of sangria.
The night ended with a picture-perfect view of Illuminations from our table.
I could get used to watching fireworks every night!
I'll be back with the rest of the weekend highlights (including a full recap of Walt Disney World Half Marathon) later.


The Wet Fish Cafe's unassuming facade, on the same site as one of London's original 'wet fish' shops, conceals one of West Hampstead's best loved secrets. Since opening, the restaurant has become renowned for its eclectic range of modern comfort food and bizarre, yet quite wonderful, cocktail menu.
Honestly prepared food using seasonal ingredients is the theme of the kitchen and the focus is on simple and fresh high quality food, cooked well. The produce is chosen carefully and each dish is made from scratch on-site. In addition to a selection of classic favourites, the wine list presents hidden gems from unusual grape varieties for you to try. Coffee is also considered a culinary art in its own right and the renowned cappuccinos are worth the visit alone. The Wet Fish Cafe is an elegant dining venue where the team explores and expresses a love of food, wine, ambience and cafe culture.


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Can you imagine seasonal business cards? Difficult, isn't it? Especially when you consider receiving business cards in the shape of a little Christmas tree or, perhaps even more confusing, an Easter egg. Paper or cardboard objects in that shape tend to be reserved for the general portion of uninspired festive marketing projects that clutter our windscreens at shopping malls or that we receive in the post every so often.
But of course, one has to admit, that the idea has a strange merit to it, if done correctly. And it would even be of greater merit if the business card in itself can be used in some way for that festive occasion. But of course one of the greatest merits associated with seasonal business cards is of course the religious diversity we have within our societies – not everyone celebrates Christmas and Easter – which could have a resulting positive effect on your business.
If you're heading for the salt, pepper and oregano, there's no need. What we're referring to is adding that seasonal touch to your business cards with just a little bit of ingenuity. As a matter of caution, however, we thought it prudent to point out that seasonal business cards need to be prepared and handed out well in advance.
Traditional New Year: Yes, first on the list are the traditional New Year's festivities that are celebrated in most parts of the world. Consider handing out elegant corkscrews with your business contact details on this original business card. Clients and prospective clients will obviously be keeping you in mind as they say goodbye to the past and hello to the future with a glass of wine at hand. The good thing about this is that they'll be able to use it for next year's New Year as well.
Chinese New Year: We all know the Chinese are responsible for mysterious folklore and ingenious ways of getting things done. We also know that some of the symbols most associated with Chinese culture are those of dragons and fireworks. Imagine a dragon themed business card wishing all Chinese a happy new year, or perhaps a model firework with your business details and a short Chinese message of wealth and prosperity.
Stockbroker's New Year: And just to show that we do keep our eye on financial events, the stockbroker's New Year is celebrated on December 1st, which would leave ample time to prepare a variety of useful office products for those contacts you know to be in the brokering trade. Our ideas tend towards something that could help them relax after a hard day of work – perhaps a stress ball with your business details on.
There are in fact dozens of different New Year's celebrations, each offering its own occasion for a uniquely-shaped and very useful business cards.


Famed English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran broke a lot of hearts in Indonesia when he cancelled his highly anticipated concert in Jakarta that had been scheduled for November 9, citing medical complications. Fortunately for his fans here, he is keeping his promise to come back to the capital in the near future, with his concert here now officially rescheduled for May of next year.
Promoter PK Entertainment confirmed yesterday that Ed Sheeran's "Divide World Tour" will bring The Shape of You singer to Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on May 3.
Before coming to Jakarta, the Asia leg of the Grammy Award-winning singer's tour will take him to Tokyo, Seoul, Osaka, Singapore and Bangkok (he had to cancel his previous concert date in Seoul as well).
PK Entertainment said that there were 45,000 tickets available for Sheeran's May concert, with prices ranging from IDR550,000++ (US$38) to IDR2.6 million++. Tickets will go on sale December 5 through the concert's official website, www.edsheeranjakarta.com and also through Tokopedia.
Many Sheeran fans had lined up for hours to grab tickets to his November gig, which sold out in less than 24 hours, and were devastated when he cancelled due to medical complications from a bicycle accident he had in London.
Sheeran took to Facebook to post a video apologizing for the cancellations and delays and promised that he would try to play in the cities he couldn't make it to this year as soon as possible. Considering his busy schedule, we'd say the May date for his rescheduled concert is good enough to consider that promise fulfilled.


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Visualizing India's Padma Awards
Visualizing India's Padma AwardsAdmin AdminAugust 16, 2021 August 17, 2021
The impact of a country on global corruption and instability Introduction As the world becomes increasingly connected and intertwined, so do the fortunes oIndia's most prestigious set of civilian awards comprise of The Padma Awards and Bharat Ratna Award. These have been awarded to Individuals – Indians, and foreigners, since 1954, as a mark of distinguished and exceptional contribution in their respective fields – such as art, literature, education, science, technology, trade, etc. The Padma Awards include 3 different awards – the Padma Bhushan, the Padma Shri, and the Padma Vibhushan. The Padma Awards are conferred by the official Padma Awards Committee which is constituted by the Indian Prime Minister every year; however, the nomination process is open to the public. Unlike the Padma Awards, the Bharat Ratna awards do not require any formal committee. Instead, the nominations for Bharat Ratna are suggested by the Prime Minister to the President. Furthermore, the Bharat Ratna Awards are restricted to a maximum of three per year. The Padma Awards have been announced annually on India's Republic Day, except for 1978, 1979 and from 1993 to 1997.
The Padma Awards Data Asset
The Padma & Bharat Ratna awards are given out based on decisions made by using well-defined processes, guidelines and high standards of assessments, by the Government of India. Having said that, there have been concerns raised about the awards being influenced by political or other factors, ever since its inception. In a vibrant and often messy democracy such as India's, with rapidly changing economic, demographic and social factors, it would be logical to assume that these awards are influenced by issues, beyond just contribution & merit. In a country of 1.3 billion people with usually no more than 100 awards given out each year, the outcomes are often questioned.
With this understanding in mind, the team at ZIGRAM wanted to carry out analytics on the awards and the awardees. The first issue which we encountered was the lack of reliable data on the individuals who had won these awards, especially prior to the internet & media age in India.
To solve this, we set up a Data Asset team at ZIGRAM, consisting of data engineers, researchers, engineering resources and visualization specialists to aggregate, create, validate and transform patchy and often difficult to obtain information, into a Data Asset for the purposes of telling an objective story, about the most important civilian awards of India.
Building the Data Asset
The team went through months of research, built over 4700 awardee profiles, scoured through thousands of sources & curated extensive data points – just so that we could create a cohesive picture – by analyzing the who, when, where and why of the Padma Awards.
Many things which we found were interesting, certain were expected, but a few were truly surprising.
While we have put these down under the Insights section, our aim was also to offer the general public (you) a dashboard so that one could explore this Data Asset by using an easy, intuitive and visual platform.
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The dashboard has been made using Power BI and has been designed to allow the user to interact and engage with it, in an easy to use and intuitive manner. Below are guidelines to use.
Overview – Allows the user to understand the data distribution of Padma Awards. It has the option to change the year and the award type to further understand and explore the awards granted.
Timeline – Provides user the ability to compare different years in the awards data distribution. An option to explore the data in regards to age-group, gender and profession are also available, highlighting the government in power and the notable events during the selected year.
IA select list of insights derived from our analysis of the Padma Awards Data Asset.
The ratio of awards for Men and Women since 1954 is 5:1 and still remains true for the last decade.
Trade and Industry in the Pre Liberalization Era (before 1991) has attained an annual average of 1.86 awards. Post Liberalization, this number has seen a jump to 4.53.
Only 0.04% of all awards have been given for Agriculture and Forestry, which accounted for approximately 50% of employment in 2018.
All the awards for 'Religion' as the area of contribution, have been granted in the regime of BJP (Bhartiya Janata Party).
Overall, the highest number of awards have been given to individuals in Age-Group 56-75 which seems to align with the criteria of having consistently accumulated body of work.
Sports, however, is an exception to the trend mentioned above, wherein the majority of awardees lie in Age-Group 15-35.
Art, Literature and Education, constitutes 44% of total awards granted till date.
Awardees for Art have seen a proportionate increase whereas awardees for Civil Service have seen a proportionate decrease, over the years.
Foreigner and Non-Resident awardees constitute of only 5.50% of all awardees.
Only 1 award has been granted to a transgender, in the year 2019.
In the years surrounding an election, an interesting pattern emerges. More awards are usually distributed during or immediately after the election year.
1978-1980: No awards were given in the years 1978 and 1979. And only 4 awards were given in the year 1980. An interesting fact about this time period is that it came right after the "The Emergency" ended along with Indira Gandhi's regime in India.
1993-1996: During these years, no awards were given due to a written petition filed in the high court of Kerala with an intent of questioning the nature of these awards.
50% of all Awards have been awarded to individuals from Delhi, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh.
Lakshadweep is the only region of India from where nobody has been awarded till date.
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Last year, bitcoin soared more than 13 times in price and hit an all-time high above $19,000 in mid-December. It remains about 450 percent higher over the last 12 months.
Tax-related selling would add to bitcoin's tough start to the year.
U.S. households likely owe $25 billion in capital gains taxes for their cryptocurrency holdings, which could result in "massive" selling of the digital currencies into U.S. dollars by the mid-April tax filing deadline, one Wall Street analyst said.
"This is a massive outflow from crypto to USD and historical estimates are each $1 of USD outflow is $20-$25 impact on crypto market value," Thomas Lee, head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, said in a Thursday report. Formerly chief equity strategist at J.P. Morgan Chase, Lee is the only major Wall Street analyst to formally cover bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
"Additionally, we believe there is selling pressure by crypto exchanges who are subject to income tax in U.S. jurisdictions," Lee said. "Many exchanges have net income in 2017 [of more than] $1 billion and keep working capital in [bitcoin]/[ethereum], not USD — hence, to meet these tax liabilities, are selling BTC/ETH."
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization plunged 50 percent in the first quarter due primarily to regulatory uncertainty, analysts said. It has fallen slightly in the first five days of the second quarter to around $6,800, according to CoinDesk's bitcoin price index.
"Regulatory headline risk is still substantial. And sentiment remains awful, as measured by our bitcoin misery index, which is still reading misery," Lee said.
Despite the recent fall in bitcoin's price, U.S. investors may still owe capital gains taxes on cryptocurrencies' tremendous rally last year, resulting in a need to sell. Last year, bitcoin soared more than 13 times in price and hit an all-time high above $19,000 in mid-December. It remains about 450 percent higher over the last 12 months.
The IRS treats "virtual currency" as property, meaning transactions are taxed.
Lee estimates cryptocurrency investors have a tax liability of $25 billion for 2017, based on the historical tendency of U.S. households to realize about 52 percent of capital gains in any single year.
Investors likely realized a record $1.04 trillion in capital gains for cryptocurrencies and stocks in 2017, Lee said. He added the combined figure is the most since reaching $924 million in 2007, just as the financial crisis was getting started and shortly before bitcoin was invented.
However, selling around tax season could abate in less than two weeks.
"Ultimately, we expect bitcoin to find footing after April , tax day," Lee said.
Lee still sees bitcoin nearly tripling to $20,000 by the middle of this year, and rising further to $25,000 by year-end. He expects ethereum to quadruple to $1,500 by the middle of the year and ultimately reach $1,900 by the end of the year.