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Belgrave Road Knightsbridge & Belgravia
925 sq.ft. (approx)
Pimlico, Victoria
A beautiful period apartment, perfect for a family or friends meeting in London. Located in well-connected Pimlico with spacious bedrooms and a private terraced garden.
LIVING & EATING
Enjoy open-plan living area with a comfortable living space and a generous circular dining table. Double doors lead you into a fully equipped kitchen. There is also a private terrace garden, with a BBQ, for the glorious summer months!
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
The main bedroom has a comfortable king size bed (5ft wide) with access to the terrace. A second bedroom can be made up as two twins or a king (5ft wide). The first bathroom has a bath with a built-in showerhead, basin, cosmetic mirror and sink. A second bathroom has a shower, toilet and basin.
ACCESS & LAYOUT
The apartment is situated on the lower ground floor with one short flight (about 10 steps) of external stairs leading down to the front door. Once inside, the property is arranged across one level.
ON YOUR DOORSTEP
Local amenities such as grocery stores and ATMs are close by, as well as a diverse array of restaurants and cafes. A quick stroll will take you to Victoria or Pimlico tube stations, offering fast connections to the rest of the city. Remaining on foot, you will find yourself at the gates of Buckingham Palace and onto Westminster and the London Eye, meaning some of London's greatest attractions really are on your doorstep!
This spacious short-term London vacation rental would be perfect for couples and families alike.
A private terrace to enjoy during the summer months
Elegant decorative touches
The array of London highlights on your doorstep
Oven / cooker
Cooking hobs / rings
Coffee press / maker
Washer / dryer (combined)
TV with freeview channels
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As standard your booking will include:
Personal meet & greet
Luxury linen, towels & toiletries
Professional home preparation & housekeeping
Full management - our experienced team are just a phone call away
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We politely ask you to note:
Minimum length of stay: 5 nights
Maximum party size: 4
Lead guest must be at least 30 years old
Strictly no smoking or pets
£500 security deposit (against damages)
We just wanted to say thank you for a great stay at your Belgrave Road property. The location is superb and the flat is wonderfully charming, comfortable, and cozy. We… Read more
We just wanted to say thank you for a great stay at your Belgrave Road property. The location is superb and the flat is wonderfully charming, comfortable, and cozy. We would recommend the property to any looking for a family-friendly place to stay in London and really appreciate the attentive and friendly emails and updates. Thank you so much!
Hilary S.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We wanted a true getaway, that included our "own" space in which to relax, and this Belgrave Road garden flat was perfect for us. Lots… Read more
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We wanted a true getaway, that included our "own" space in which to relax, and this Belgrave Road garden flat was perfect for us. Lots of space for 2 people who are more than a little spoiled, and would have easily accommodated 4 comfortably. Perfectly outfitted with a neutral palette (very soothing), full kitchen WITH a combination washer and dryer (helpful when I got chocolate from a Peggy Porschen cupcake on my trousers!) and 2 full bathrooms. The beds were extremely comfortable, and there was even a large selection of pillows from which to choose the proper firmness. The small outside patio/garden area allowed us to enjoy morning coffee and tea in the sunshine, and was the biggest factor in our choice of a flat. We had wanted an outside area where we could have a morning cigarette without polluting the apartment, and the charming wooden patio off the main bedroom suited us perfectly. Cleaning service was available, but the apartment was spotless when we arrived, and there were supplies there (including a vacuum) for us to keep it up comfortably. A very short walk down the street brought us to "our local", a pub named The Gallery, which had the BEST fish and chips we found in London, and a delightful ambiance. Very strongly recommended. The Pimlico tube station was only a couple of minutes stroll away, enabling us easily to get all over the city without the hassles of London traffic. The flat itself is on a medium busy street, with great noise insulation, so no traffic or outside conversations disturbed us. The managing agency, Ivy Lettings, was very responsive to questions, and very helpful in the renting process. We were met by Chris, a delightful Aussie gentleman, who patiently answered all of our (jet-lagged) questions and showed us everything. No need to call them with complaints or concerns during our stay, although from our pre-rental interaction with them, I believe they would have been right on top of any problems. We have to travel to London several times a year on business, and this flat is our new pied a terre. The Internet had a strong signal, which enabled me to keep up with emails, and I could have a meeting in the living room or around the dining table as needed. About the same price as a luxury hotel, but with privacy and amenities that made it a haven for us.
We found the description to be very accurate. No problems with booking, and the letting company was very accommodating. We even ordered event tickets in advance that were delivered to… Read more
We found the description to be very accurate. No problems with booking, and the letting company was very accommodating. We even ordered event tickets in advance that were delivered to them and waiting for us.
The back garden was lovely, though a bit messy. I imagine the weather was nicer than expected this early in April, so they probably didn't imagine anyone would be spending time out there. About a 15 minute walk from the tube. Several nice pubs nearby (The Constitution was our favorite). Wifi didn't seem to reach the bedroom. World's smallest tv. I would stay here again.
Murphy Family
Booking and checking in to this flat was very easy. We were met at the flat to run through the facilities by an Ivy representative. It is close to tube… Read more Booking and checking in to this flat was very easy. We were met at the flat to run through the facilities by an Ivy representative. It is close to tube and buses for getting around the city. There are also plenty of restaurants and bars within an easy stroll.
K C Gates
We stayed at Belgrave Road over New year. We are a family of four so the two bedrooms suited us perfectly. The flat is warm and welcoming after a long's… Read more We stayed at Belgrave Road over New year. We are a family of four so the two bedrooms suited us perfectly. The flat is warm and welcoming after a long's day's sight-seeing. The flat is on a very smart, safe street midway between Pimlico and Victoria Street station which makes it very accessible for all the major sights in the city. There is also a bus which stops on the street almost outside the door. It is within walking distance of the river, from where we were able to view the fireworks on New Year's Eve over the Eye. The flat is spotless and has been completely modernised with two beautiful bathrooms with plenty of hot water. There is a dishwasher and washing machine and excellent wifi (a necessity when travelling with teenagers.) We rented through Ivy Lettings, who were thoroughly professional and organized our taxis to and from the airport etc. We were sad to leave Belgrave road, especially our son, who would quite happily have moved in permanently.
Jim W.
The flat was clean, comfortable and nicely furnished, and just as advertised. Nice space, well equipped and up to date kitchen and bathrooms. Easy walk to Victoria and Pimlico tube… Read more The flat was clean, comfortable and nicely furnished, and just as advertised. Nice space, well equipped and up to date kitchen and bathrooms. Easy walk to Victoria and Pimlico tube stations. Lots of interesting restaurants in the area. Staff was friendly and efficient. We would definitely stay here again.
Ruth B.
This apartment was the perfect place for three friends visiting London. It is easily one of the most beautiful places to stay there. We easily fit in the spacious bedrooms,… Read more This apartment was the perfect place for three friends visiting London. It is easily one of the most beautiful places to stay there. We easily fit in the spacious bedrooms, living room and two bathrooms, all of which were beautifully decorated and very well kept. The internet, kitchen, and barbecue facilities were particularly good. Access to the tube via Victoria or Pimlico stations was easy, and there were plenty of restaurants in the area which were helpfully recommended by Ivy Lettings. We would stay here again and again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting London.
Yolanda N.
We were very pleased with Kate and Ivy Lettings. The property was exactly what was advertised. Kate was very helpfull with the booking and made arrangements for a car to… Read more We were very pleased with Kate and Ivy Lettings. The property was exactly what was advertised. Kate was very helpfull with the booking and made arrangements for a car to pick us up from Heathrow. We were 2 blocks from Pimlico tube station where we started our adventures every morning.
Karoline G.
Ivy Lettings was very efficient. As we were flying in from Australia quite early on a Sunday morning we were lucky enough to be able to go into the apartment… Read more Ivy Lettings was very efficient. As we were flying in from Australia quite early on a Sunday morning we were lucky enough to be able to go into the apartment early which was great. We also took full advantage of using the transfer from Heathrow. We stayed in the Belgrave Road apartment for 5 nights and it was exactly as in the pictures. It was below ground apartment but had a small area off the main bedroom with a BBQ and chairs. It had light coming in from the back and also a large window at the front. Didn't feel dark and was quite cosy. I would recommend it for a stay in London. Only 5 minutes from Pimlico Station if that and not far walk from a supermarket or liquor stores. We had it for the Chelsea Flower show which was about a 12minute walk away. If you enjoy walking we were only a few minutes from the river and heading to the left we walked to Westminster abbey within about 15 minutes. Great location for most areas. Restaurants and pubs nearby within walking distance. We washed clothes and as it was overcast and raining outside they had an electrically heated dryer available which was fantastic! The most comfortable beds with beautiful down quilt and pillows which made us feel like we were floating.. two bathrooms... central heating - perfect visit A+++
Kimberley K.
Right from our first emails with Kate from Ivy Lettings this rental was a dream. Kate arranged for us to arrive early which was much appreciated after a long flight… Read more Right from our first emails with Kate from Ivy Lettings this rental was a dream. Kate arranged for us to arrive early which was much appreciated after a long flight from Australia. The apartment was even more gorgeous than the photos suggested. The location was amazing, we could walk to Victoria Station, Buckingham Palace & Pilmico Station was very close. The information provided in the apartment was excellent and the free wifi was great. Our only minor complaints were that it was very easy to hear the guests upstairs who did not party but it could be a problem & a couple of different bedding options ie; a blanket as well as the doona would have been appreciated as the donnas were very warm (which I loved) but my husband found too hot. Having said that these are minor things compared with how wonderful the apartment was.
Sutherland Street
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This comfortable apartment is set within the regal architecture, elegant parks and lines of terraced stucco-fronted houses of Pimlico. Welcome to Sutherland Str…
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Spacious, open plan and stylish two bedroom holiday apartment in the heart of Kensington, moments from Earls Court, cultural attractions, museums and Hyde Park.…
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Our holiday plans included sandy beaches, lovely and picturesque sunrises, reading and long walks, and gourmet food. But when you're on vacation with a teething, hyperactive toddler, it's a different ballgame altogether. We did not have a very strict itinerary to begin with, but it was tough to keep up even with our super relaxed schedule.
We saw a beach or two while we ran after the toddler who just refused to hold our hand and we took turns eating our gourmet food while the other person watched/entertained the little terror child.
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As an ambitious talent, you want a job with impact and an employer where you can make the difference. Canguru is such an employer. We are working in multidisciplinary teams on challenging assignments where you get the opportunity to enrich your knowledge and experience. Knowledge sharing is the core of everything, towards our customers, but also between our own colleagues.
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DA seeks to reinstate Elexus Groves' murder charge following State Supreme Court ruling
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Less than 24-hours after the State Supreme Court said Elexus Groves could be charged with murder, her attorney argued for her release.
Groves and Paul Garcia are accused of killing a woman and her 14-year-old daughter while fleeing from law enforcement in a stolen van. The two have been in jail since 2017.
On Tuesday, the defense asked for Groves to be released because she's been sober for the four years she's been behind bars, but a judge said that wasn't good enough.
Groves' murder charges were previously dropped by a district court judge, but the State Supreme Court recent ruled that, "aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer may serve as a predicate felony for felony murder in certain circumstances."
"We felt it was necessary to bring some clarity on the felony murder rule in New Mexico," said District Attorney Raul Torrez.
Torrez said they still have to prove that Groves and Garcia knew fleeing law enforcement at high speeds could end up hurting someone before the murder charged get reinstated.
"I think it's pretty clear, given the speeds that were involved. I think the forensic evidence showed these two individuals were going 70 miles per hour right before the accident," he said.
Torrez said he hopes to bring justice for the killing of Shaunna Arrendondo-Boling and her 14-year-old daughter Shaylee.
"We lost two extraordinary people in this senseless act, and it's very hard for families to wait and see how the appellate process is going to unfold," he said.
Both Groves and Garcia could face life behind bars if convicted of first degree murder.

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Join us at a very special HR event "Inspired Leadership" on December 13, 2018 in IEDC-Bled School of Management.
But you will also get a very unique persective on what is leadership and inspirational leadership.
The lecturer Mr. Michael Gutiérrez will use a musical performance as an innovative and effective way to deliver an impactful leadership learning by establishing the important role of emotional intelligence, raising participants' self-awareness with respect to the participants' own emotional operating and behaviors, and enhance their emotional competence.
Moreover, all participants to the workshop are asked to bring with them their favourite piece of music (a downloaded file, not streamed at a time of the event) and have a device on which they can listen to it with them (i.e. a phone or a tablet and headphontes) and be ready for an exciting new experience!


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Ferrari 250 is an old sports car that was produced by Ferrari in 1953 and its production continued for 11 years until 1964. Later on it was replaced by the 275 and the 330. A lot of variants and racing models of this car were released at a later point. There is one thing that most of the 250s have in common and it is two wheelbases, 2,400 mm and almost all of the 250s have the same engine: The Colombo Tipo 125 V12. At 2,953 cc (180 cu in).
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THE ALL-NEW FOTON AUMARK S CITY FLYER 4-WHEELER BJ1065 SERIES:THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR CUSTOMERS' CITY DISTRIBUTION AND LAST-MILE DELIVERY
With Foton's 'super' philosophy, the new line-up comes with 5.6 tonnes GVW and is enhanced for better safety and quality
Kuala Lumpur, 21 June 2022 – Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of Foton Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) and Foton Auman in Malaysia, has introduced the all-new Foton Aumark S City Flyer 4-Wheeler BJ1065 light-duty truck to meet the demands of logistics usage in the country. Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of Warisan TC Holdings and member of Tan Chong Group.
The Foton Aumark S City Flyer plays on a theme of flying and wings, which symbolises speed, agility and freedom – and these characteristics are reflected in the overall driving experience. The light and flexible body of the City Flyer allows fleet owners to achieve high productivity and efficiency in their business operations.
"As inflationary factors creep in, eg fuel price increase, we are seeing increasing demand from business owners looking out for vehicles that are able to deliver efficiency, productivity and uptime. The all-new Foton Aumark S City Flyer 4-Wheeler BJ1065 series meet these criteria and is able to help them swiftly achieve their business objectives," said Tan Keng Meng, Chief Executive Officer of Warisan TC Holdings Bhd, the parent company of Angka-Tan Motor and a member of Tan Chong Group.
The Foton Aumark S City Flyer 4-Wheeler BJ1065 series is being offered in two versions - the VDJD4 and VDJD6, with a wheelbase of 2,800mm and 3,360mm, respectively.
The Aumark S City Flyer, which comes one and a half years after the inaugural launch of Aumark S Super Truck 6 wheelers in Dec 2020, is also built on the Foton's SUPER philosophy platform. This philosophy represents five key elements that form the basis of Foton's truck building and design – safety, utility, power, efficiency and reliability. The Aumark S City Flyer is a product of the Super Truck Global Innovation Alliance, that sees world-leading technology players like Cummins, ZF Friedrichshafen, WABCO, Bosch and Exedy join forces to combine their expertise and top-notch technology.
The Aumark S City Flyer is powered by the latest generation Cummins ISF 2.8-litre Euro-3 turbocharged engine coupled with the ZF 5-speed manual transmission. It can produce 129 horsepower (96kW) at 3,200 rpm and 310 Nm of torque at 1,600 to 2,700 rpm.
Perfectly optimizing the Cummins engine is the 5-speed manual transmission gear by ZF, which has smooth shifting and high transmission efficiency. The light-weight aluminum alloy casing and optimized gear ratio also effectively reduce fuel consumption, while the optimized turbinate gear design can effectively reduce noise. The Cummins ISF engine and ZF 5 –speed transmission provides the truck with a premium powertrain.
The City Flyer has a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 5.6 tonnes, a top feature in the 4-wheeler category and is best suited for inner-city and intra-city trips, allowing customers to carry more payload per trip.
Its cabin has been redesigned and improved to give its driver and co-driver more comfort and reduce fatigue during prolonged driving. These featured seats that are enhanced with an extended foaming life, and wear-resistant fabric. It also comes with a platform water cup holder and overhead file cabinet.
In terms of safety, the Aumark S City Flyer is built with an updated chassis design that meets the European safety standards and is tested in full compliance with Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)'s R29 stringent safety regulations. It is fitted with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that prevents the wheels from locking up during heavy braking and also has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist to help with stronger and safer braking performance in case of an emergency.
"Safety and reliability are paramount, all Foton trucks are manufactured according to the most stringent of standards and are also in line with Foton's 'SUPER' promise. Ensuring this, the Aumark S City Flyer development work has gone through a 1.6 million kilometre extreme environmental durability test to guarantee exceptional ability in weathering the harshest of environments," Danny Ng, Senior General Manager of Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd, said.
The Foton Motor Group is a globally-recognised and trustworthy first-choice commercial vehicle company and brand that has sold over 10 million vehicles in more than 110 countries. The group has been ranked first in China's commercial vehicle industry for 17 consecutive years. It is the 34th top 500 brand in China, with a brand value of US$26 billion.
As the leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles in China, the company has accelerate the development of low-carbon and zero-carbon technologies for commercial vehicles to reduce both fuel consumption and carbon emissions. At the forefront of its priority, Foton initiatives are in response to climate change and saw them aligning to China's proposal to achieve a carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.
"That is why it is crucial to accelerate the development of low-carbon and zero-carbon technologies for commercial vehicles, reducing both fuel consumption and carbon emissions," said Eric Wang, General Manager, Southeast Asia Region of Beiqi Foton Motor Co Ltd.
To echo Wang's view, Tan said, "We will be working with Foton to bring these new developments and these initiatives in Malaysia."
All Foton commercial vehicles in Malaysia come with the Foton Total Care, backed by Tan Chong Group's service network. It offers customers a peace-of-mind and confidence when they purchase Foton commercial vehicles. With the availability of Tan Chong Group's service centre nationwide, customers have the convenience to service their vehicles throughout Malaysia and the availability of Foton genuine parts to ensure its vehicle's safety and prolong service life.
On top of that, owners can also op for the TC Trust. TC Trust is a service agreement that is tailored specifically to suit businesses. It is designed to optimise Foton trucks' total cost of ownership and provide a hassle-free fleet maintenance management.
In addition, there is also driver training and development to enhance the drivers' skills and become more fuel-efficient in the way they drive, translating to higher uptime and lower operational costs. In the case of emergency, there are also the 24-hour Res-Q service and the One-Stop Repair and Insurance Service to provide optimal uptime around the clock.
The Aumark S City Flyer 4 Wheeler BJ1065VDJD4 (2800mm) is priced at Market Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of RM 93,900 and the BJ1065VDJD6 (3360mm) is priced at RM 95,900 for Peninsular Malaysia. For East Malaysia, BJ1065VDJD4 (2800mm), the MSRP is at RM100,900, while the BJ1065VDJD6 (3360mm) carries a price tag of RM102,900. Every City Flyer is covered with a five-year or 200,000 km whichever comes first warranty. For more details, please visit the Foton showroom or call 03-56386888.
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In September of 1982 that John Gardner's second James Bond 007 novel, For Special Services, was published. Continuing on after his previous James Bond novel Licence Renewed, this novel has today become one of his most popular Bond adventures. CBn looks back at this second of ultimately 16 novels in total written by Gardner in the 80's and 90's. Included are trivia notes about the book and CBn forum fan reactions.
As with the first continuation James Bond novel, Licence Renewed, I must acknowledge grateful thanks to the literary copyright holders – Glidrose Productions – for inviting me to follow in Ian Fleming's footsteps, and attempt to bring Mr. Bond into the 1980s. In particular, my personal thanks to Dennis Joss, Peter Janson-Smith, and John Parkinson, for their patience and trust.
Great acknowledgments must also go to Peter Israel, of the Putnam Publishing Group, and my personal manager, Desmond Elliott, both of whom have given me valuable assistance and support: as have Tom Maschler, Mary Banks and, particularly, Tony Colwell, who spotted a character flaw and brilliantly suggested a major plot change. I would also like to express my personal gratitude to all members of Saab (GB) Ltd, and Saab-Scania in Sweden, for the amount of time, trouble, patience and enthusiasm they have put into proving that the James Bond Saab really does exist. In particular, I must mention – among a host of others – John Smerdon, Steve Andresier, Philip Hall, John Edwards, Ian Adcock, Peter Seltzer, and Hans Thornquist.
When going through the acknowledgments for Licence Renewed, I realised I had omitted a most important name – the knowledgeable man who privately researched a short list of motorcars, which eventually led to my putting Mr Bond into a Saab: Tony Snare.
Ian Fleming, being the great craftsman he was, always attempted – with some licence, granted to all writers of fiction – to get the nuts and bolts correct. I have tried to do the same thing, with one exception. While the NORAD Command Headquarters exists – in the Cheyenne Mountains, Colorado – I found it impossible to get any accurate description of the way into this incredible defence base. It has, therefore, been necessary for some invention here. All the space satellites mentioned do exist, and it is my understanding that the race for a Particle Beam Weapon is going on at this moment.
The Saab's famous nickname, The Silver Beast, first appears in this 007 novel. It's Gardner's recollection that his son came up with the name.
The opening chapter of For Special Services first appeared as a "sneak preview" in the U.S. paperback edition of Licence Renewed.
For Special Services – Bond and heroine Cedar Leiter are trapped in a precariously balanced elevator in a Washington D.C. hotel.
A View to a Kill (1985) – Bond and heroine Stacey Sutton are trapped in a precariously balanced elevator in San Francisco's City Hall.
For Special Services – Villain Markus Bismaquer plots with crime syndicate SPECTER to gain control of a top secret star wars-like space-based satellite weapon known as Space Wolf.
GoldenEye (1995) – Villain Alec Trevelyn plots with crime syndicate JANUS to gain control of a top secret star wars-like space-based satellite weapon known as GoldenEye.
For Special Services – In a surprise twist at the end, the mastermind and true villain of the book is revealed to be the "victimized" Nena Bismaquer who seeks to avenge the death of her father. Having fallen in love with her while protecting her, Bond now kills her in cold blood in her isolated Everglades castle lair.
The World Is Not Enough (1999) – In a surprise twist at the end, the mastermind and true villain of the film is revealed to be the "victimized" Electra King who seeks to avenge the death of her mother. Having fallen in love with her while protecting her, Bond now kills her in cold blood in her isolated Istanbul castle lair.
For Special Services is the pick of the bunch. It's probably Gardner's best novel as well in my opinion. Highly entertaining stuff.
For Special Services. Top twist. Basic plot's got heavy Goldfinger overtones, the drugged ice cream etc. Bit gimmicky with the return of SPECTRE and Leiter's daughter, but suitably nasty bit with the ants on the bed. A traitor. Great. Long sequences in a hotel room. Er…great.
The book For Special Services is the best over all Gardner Bond novel. From the begining to the end an excellent, thrilling Bond novel. Gardner dealt with the return of SPECTRE, and Blofeld in a very unique way, and forces Bond to deal with emotions and issue that have been left hanging since You Only Live Twice. The revenge motive on the part of both Bond and Blofeld made the tension more so.
Either For Special Services or Icebreaker would make great Bond films.
I really like For Special Services. I love the fact that the villain has recreated Tara (the house from Gone With The Wind) out in the middle of the Texas desert with a full car racetrack set up for fun and games. Now that's just strange enough to be in Bond story! I miss outrageous lairs like this — lairs that grow out of the villain's twisted mind.
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Irishman pleads guilty to Silk Road 'dark web' charge in US
Gary Davis faces up to 20 years in prison after extradition from Ireland
Sat, Oct 6, 2018, 09:29 Updated: Sat, Oct 6, 2018, 09:31
Gary Davis pictured at the Four Courts in 2015. File photograph: Collins
An Irishman has pleaded guilty to US charges that he helped run the now-defunct Silk Road, an online black market where illegal drugs and other goods were bought and sold.
Gary Davis (30) pleaded guilty on Friday before US District Judge Jesse Furman to conspiring to distribute illegal drugs. He said his work for Silk Road included "helping the site run smoothly" and providing customer support.
He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Mr Davis was indicted by New York federal prosecutors in 2013, but fought extradition in Irish courts. He said he suffered from Asperger Syndrome, depression and anxiety, and argued that incarceration in the United States could hurt his mental health and endanger his life, violating his fundamental rights.
Ireland's Supreme Court rejected those arguments, and he was extradited to the United States.
Prosecutors have said Silk Road was used in the sale of more than $200 million worth of illegal drugs and other contraband.
Silk Road was shut down in 2013 when authorities seized the website and arrested its creator, Ross Ulbricht, who was tried and convicted of drug trafficking charges, and sentenced in 2015 to life in prison.
Davis was indicted along with two others accused of working on the site. Peter Nash, an Australian, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to time served after 17 months in jail in 2015. Andrew Michael Jones, an American, also pleaded guilty but has not been sentenced.
In June, prosecutors announced the extradition from Thailand to the United States of another defendant charged in connection with Silk Road, Roger Thomas Clark. Clark, a Canadian national, has been accused of acting as Ulbricht's "right-hand man." - Reuters
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Goguryeo-Sui Wars (598 & 612-614) - A series of military campaigns by the Sui Dynasty of China against the Goguryeo Kingdom of Korea. Tensions began under the reign of Wendi (Emperor Wen) in the 590s. As the largest empire in the region, the Sui tried to throw its weight around by exerting influence over its neighbors. The Goguryeo, however, refused to be intimidated. Not only did it not submit to the Sui, but it went so far as to provoke her by conducting raids into Chinese territory. When China was reunited after centuries of division (see Yang Jian), King Pyeongwon of Goguryeo knew it could be trouble and began preparing for a war he expected would come. He built up his military and fortified his capital. It was a smart move even though the two kingdoms did not go to war under his reign. That happened during the rule of his son, Yeongyang. In 596, Emperor Wen sent envoys to Pyongyang (which was the capital way back then) demanding two things; an end to the raids, and submission to his authority. He got neither. While the Sui prepared for war, Yeongyang decided not to wait. He made an alliance with the Mohe (a nomadic people) and launched an invasion into the Ying Province in 597. The Goguryeo was too small a kingdom to conduct an offensive war; it was merely sending the message that it would be a hard target for the Sui. It destroyed military outposts in the region and left. By 598, China was ready to respond and attacked both by land and sea. Emperor Wen placed his youngest son, Yang Liang, in command of the overall campaign. His army consisted of approximately 300,000 men, and they invaded in the summer. The Goguryeo appears to have benefited from some unusually harsh weather. Heavy storms bogged down the Sui army and destroyed many ships. The harsh weather also led to an outbreak of disease (unidentified) among the troops. That combined with a fierce Goguryeo defense forced a retreat before the end of the year. The invasion of 598 ended in failure.
The Sui made a second attempt at conquering the Goguryeo in 612. This time under Yangdi (Emperor Yang), who succeeded his father in 604. By 611, the Grand Canal was mostly finished (see Grand Canal), and Yangdi used it to transport soldiers to the north of China for his campaign. With this new waterway, he managed to raise an army of close to a million troops, about three times the size of the previous army. Apparently fearing a repeat of circumstances as happened in the first campaign, Yangdi launched his expedition in the winter. But once again the weather was against the Sui army. Yeongyang knew his own military could not compete with such a massive force, so ordered his men to retreat back behind the Liao River and take up a defensive posture. The Sui were hoping to find the river frozen so they could easily cross it. But the winter was unseasonably warm, and the river thawed. This required the Sui to build bridges, which slowed them down considerably. While they did, the Goguryeo launched ambushes which took heavy casualties and slowed them even further. But by Springtime, the army had finally crossed. The Goguryeo army retreated again and defended from the series of forts they had built along their northern border. Emperor Yang turned out to be a poor military commander. He ordered that his generals were to take no action without first receiving his approval. Such a directive proved to be exceedingly cumbersome for such a large army. There is an account of a Goguryeo fortress, the Yodong, which was prepared to surrender, but by the time the Sui general got permission to accept the offer, the enemy had regrouped and retracted the offer. As a result, by summertime, the Sui had not captured a single fort.
So Yangdi decided to change plans. He divided his army. Part of it would continue to assault the forts at the border (or at least keep their men holed up inside), and the rest broke off and headed for Pyongyang. This created a logistical problem though. The men near the border could easily be supplied from China, but the supply line supporting the marching army was susceptible to disruption. To prevent this, Emperor Yang ordered those men to carry their own provisions. But this weighed them down considerably. Many of them abandoned their supplies, which had obvious consequences as well. With the Sui forces divided, Yeongyang decided to pick off the one on the move through another series of ambushes. Before it ever reached the capital, Sui losses had become significant, and forward scouts reported that a siege on the city would be difficult (no doubt a result of Pyeongwon's fortification measures years earlier). They decided to abandon the planned assault and began a retreat back toward the rest of the army. But Yeongyang had devised a plan to defeat the Sui army for good. He dammed the Salsu River (present-day unknown, though thought to be the Chongchon) so it could be easily crossed on foot. But when the Sui reached it, Yeongyang had the floodgates opened and the waters rushed downstream, drowning many of the soldiers. And most of those who survived were left disoriented. The Goguryeo attacked and wiped out almost all that the river had not. Of the 300,000 or so men dispatched to attack the capital, less than 3,000 returned to the border to rejoin the rest of the army. Yangdi resigned to defeat and retreated back to China. The devastating loss is considered a primary contributing factor to the downfall of the Sui Dynasty in 618.


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A runway for aspiring designers
In5 Fashion Lab is an agile design-to-delivery manufacturing facility for creative entrepreneurs to launch new clothing lines
Nisthula Nagarajan
Published: Tue 31 Aug 2021, 12:00 AM
In5, an enabling platform for tech, media and design startups, recently announced the official launch of the in5 Fashion Lab — a boutique production facility for emerging and established designers located next to Dubai Design District (d3).
The UAE has made great strides in enabling and empowering micro, small and medium-sized enterprises over the last decade and has firmly established itself as attractive global start-up capital. In line with the vision of our leaders to empower talent, the UAE has the most active start-up ecosystem in the region, with 33 of the 50 most-funded start-ups headquartered across the country. Among them are in5 startups such as e-commerce platform eyewa and buy-now-pay-later platform Tabby, as well as those on its alumni network like Crowd Analyzer.
The in5 Fashion Lab is a design-to-delivery agile facility with state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment where aspiring designers are provided with the support, guidance and mentorship to launch their own fashion brands. Led by a team of experts with years of experience in major fashion houses such as Marc Jacobs, local creatives have the opportunity to create new collections across women's ready-to-wear, prêt-à-porter, children's clothing, menswear and modest fashion.
The in5 Fashion Lab is part of in5 Design, a creative centre for start-ups located near Dubai Design District (d3). It offers a wide range of services to in5 members and the wider public at competitive rates, including apparel design, textile design, sampling, grading, production, business development, mentorship and material procurement.
Some of its key benefits include small-scale manufacturing with low minimum order quantities, which allows aspiring designers to start small by making between one to 1,000 units before scaling up. Its proximity to d3 also provides an inspiring environment for aspirational creatives to work in close proximity to some of the world's biggest fashion brands such as Dior and Burberry.
Majed Al Suwaidi, Managing Director of Dubai Media City, said: "After His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai announced plans to transform the emirate into a global hub for the creative industries by 2025, we immediately began to explore how we could contribute to this important initiative."
In Al Suwaidi's view, 2021 will be a pivotal year for the UAE's startups. The government has created actionable solutions to support the ecosystem effectively. Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, is keen to boost the startup economy with initiatives such as Operation 300bn, business-friendly policies and state-of-the-art infrastructure. The UAE is well-positioned to attract entrepreneurs from all over the world and cement its position as a global talent hub.
He added: "Through the in5 Fashion Lab, we believe we can develop and empower a new cadre of homegrown leaders that inspires growth in our knowledge and innovation-based economy. Since its inception in 2013, in5 has played a key role in cementing Dubai's position as the region's leading startup and innovation hub. We provide an enabling environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, mentorship programmes and access to angel investors and venture capitalists to turn new ideas into commercially viable ventures. The in5 Fashion Lab is an exciting next step forward in our continuous efforts to deliver on the UAE's vision and inspire the next generation of talent."
Expo 2020 Dubai
The UAE will bring together 195 countries and 25 million people during Expo 2020 Dubai, which will undoubtedly have a positive knock-on effect for the region's SME sphere. The inflow of international investors looking to support the next big idea will present a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to raise capital and accelerate growth plans. "We believe the world fair will serve as a springboard for tech, media and design start-ups; one that will raise their profile, establish stronger relationships with industry leaders and create new pathways to exchange knowledge and ideas — all of which are vital to creating successful companies," outlines Al Suwaidi.
Future looks bright
The Dubai Creative Economy Strategy aims to double the creative industries' GDP contribution to five per cent of Dubai's economy by 2025, up from 2.6 per cent at the end of 2020.
With this move, in5 aims to accelerate its commitment to support aspiring design entrepreneurs and start-ups. Over the next five years, in5 seeks to empower a new cadre of homegrown designers by providing them access to a state-of-the-art boutique design-to-delivery manufacturing facility to launch their own fashion lines. Furthermore, we will present networking opportunities and a platform to connect with investors so anyone who has a dream to break into the fashion world has an opportunity to do it. This is part of the country's mandate to create a knowledge and innovation-based economy in line with our leadership's vision.
The in5 Fashion Lab is available to all in5 members. The wider public is welcome to use its industry-grade equipment, which includes top-of-the-range German and Japanese sewing, stitching and cutting machines at competitive prices.
nisthula@khaleejtimes.com
India to remain fastest growing major economy at above 6% growth
The growth projection is broadly comparable to the estimates provided by multilateral agencies such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Asian Development Bank and the Reserve Bank of India
Galadari Energy Solutions wins prestigious Atlas Copco award
The subsidiary was recognised for its excellent growth and contribution towards sustainability
David Warner fears for future of Test cricket
A number of top Australian cricketers have carved out lucrative careers on the global T20 circuit without playing Tests
Dubai's new high-tech lab to create over 100 jobs, advance cancer research
The field has the potential to personalise patients' treatments using genetic profiles to detect, prevent or treat conditions, including cancers, rare diseases
The International Monetary Fund said on Monday that Germany, Europe's biggest economy, and Italy would avoid recessions this year, as European growth proved "more resilient than expected" despite the war
Samsung Electronics says its profit for the last quarter plummeted nearly 70% as a weak global economy depressed demands for its consumer electronics products and computer memory chips
Boeing to add 737 MAX production line as it plans output boost
Boeing Commercial Airplanes chief executive Stan Deal said in an email reviewed by Reuters that the new line will be its fourth for the narrow-body 737 MAX and is needed because of "strong product demand."
Adani rides out storm as investors rally to $2.5b share sale
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Never in our lives have we had to make such a drastic adjustment. Everything is different here. When God called my husband to come to the United States to attend seminary, we never imagined the drastic cultural shock that was awaiting us from the moment we stepped on foreign soil.
The beginning process of acquiring our documents was hard enough. It was long and drawn out. I praise the Lord for my husband's tenacity because I was ready to give up on the process several times. I was perfectly content to simply stay in Mexico with my family and friends while continuing to be involved in the ministry that we had. Finally, the paper work came and the day arrived when we had to cross the border. At the border we found immigration to be intimidating to say the least. The fact that we had documents did not make us immune from waiting in long lines and being asked tedious questions. There was a lot of red tape.
Once we arrived in the U.S. a blanket of complete loneliness fell over us. I cried for the entire first week. We were right on the Mexican border where most everyone spoke Spanish but we still felt completely isolated. There was not much communication with anyone. It was as though there was a huge wall between us and the rest of the population. We had nowhere to turn other than to trust in the Lord.
Because we had no transportation we did not leave the apartment that the seminary provided for the entire first week. They gave us some milk and eggs that quickly depleted. Some had told us about a great store in town called Super Wal-Mart but we did not know where it was nor did we have means to get there. I started mixing water in the milk to give to the kids to try and make our food stretch. Later we found out that the gas station right across the street sold a few groceries. We had no idea! Gas stations that also sell groceries?
When we did make it to the grocery store it was very difficult. Everything was in English. I wanted to buy flour but could not distinguish the packaging from sugar, salt or even laundry detergent (in Mexico, powdered laundry detergent comes in bags). The first several months we paid a lot more for groceries because we only bought what we recognized – the goods imported from Mexico, which were more expensive.
The food here is very different. Trust me when I say that even the Mexican food is not Mexican food. People have had us over for "Mexican" where we have tried dishes for the very first time. Even the authentic food that I make here does not taste the same since some spices and other ingredients are not available. Another notable difference is the way in which people eat here. In Mexico, meals are used to enhance relationships. For example, at home I would always take a plate of food over to the neighbors out of hospitality. People think it is strange if I do that here.
The language is different. Obviously, there is a marked difference with the English; however, it is hard to communicate even with those who know some Spanish. We are talking in Spanish but they are hearing something else other than what we are trying to say.
It did not take us long to experience the impact of the biggest cultural bombshell – the cultural difference in how people relate to each other. As Hispanics, we are relational. We share things! We always physically leave our doors open. Not here, people have their doors shut. One does not know if they should go knock. When we do it is scary because we do not know how the person on the other side is going to react. In Mexico, neighbors always come out and talk for several minutes. We have learned that it is different here. We have learned that people do not visit unless they call and make an appointment or unless they happen to see each other outside.
Speaking of relationships, it would have helped us so much if people would have made more of an effort to get close to us. Something as simple as waving and saying "hi" goes a long way. We had a Christian neighbor who we saw a lot but did not get to know for the longest time. I told my husband that the neighbor was rude because he was always straight-faced and he never said a word. It turns out that he was uncomfortable because he did not speak Spanish. We thought he was mad. Our neighbors eventually learned to say "buenos dias" and this opened up a new phase in our relationship. It goes both ways. I always try to greet people and to communicate even though I do not speak English.
Little by little we are adjusting to this completely new world and culture but it has not been easy. I am so thankful that we have the certainty that God has led my husband here to study for the ministry; otherwise, we would have returned to Mexico a long time ago. We are learning to appreciate the ways and customs of the United States. At least our shock and frustration with the culture is lessening. America is a great country, but there is no place like home.


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Now that Flynn is up for sentencing, Mueller is releasing some of the information in the Report about him. Collusion! Obstruction!
"The defendant assisted the SCO's investigation on a range of issues, including interactions between individuals in the Presidential Transition Team and Russia, discussions within the campaign about Wikileaks' release of emails, and potential efforts to interfere with the SCO's investigation" (p.3).
"The defendant recalled conversations with senior campaign officials after the release of the Podesta emails, during which the prospect of reaching out to Wikileaks was discussed" (p. 4).
Collusion! Obstruction! See the report below for more.


Abstract: As part of the Glaciological Research Program in East Queen Maud Land, Antarctica in the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE), thermal ice core drilling to the depth of 700.63m was conducted at Mizuho Station, East Antarctica (70o41'53"S, 44o19'54") in 1983-1984. For the operation, an improved version of the drill was designed and manufactured by Geo-Tecs Co. Ltd. in Japan. With the aid of a micro-processor, the drill could send to the surface analog data (converted to 8 bites) on the temperature of the main-heater, water tank, etc. during drilling. Drilling of the first borehole started on April 22,1983 and terminated on July 22 at 411.5m depth. Drilling was stopped because closure of the borehole became so rapid that the drill might be come stuck. This drilling was conducted by a five-man team during 499 working hours. On March 11,1984 reaming of the drill-hole was conducted. The core drilling of the second borehole was started from the depth of 133.5m on June 11,and finished on August 1,1984. At that time the drilling was conducted with larger clearance between the drill and the hole. A drill 168mm in diameter was used for drilling to 633m and another drill 142.6mm in diameter was used up to 700.63m depth. A six-man team spent 1014 working hours to reach that depth.


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TheTechyHome > Best Fans > The Best Outdoor Ceiling Fans & Outdoor Floor Fans
What's more relaxing than sitting in your patio and enjoying the sun with a cold glass of citrus juice while feeling the cool breeze of a fan? Today I've decided to write this Best outdoor fans guide so that it'll help find condensed, useful information on this type of fans so that you don't have to jump from a review to another in order to find out which is the top one. Whether your looking for an outdoor floor fan or a ceiling fan for your patio, an outdoor fan has to have certain characteristics to effectively cool your space and get the warmth out of your relaxing spot so that you can comfortably read books, get entertained or simply enjoy your moments outside.
What to Look For in Outdoor Ceiling Fans ?
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As you may know, not any fan can do the job of an outdoor fan. Outdoor conditions are very different from indoor. In order to fall in this category, a fan should have some specific characteristics to resist the rough exterior elements that interior fans often can't handle. Unlike ordinary fans, an outdoor fan's motor casing should feature a waterproof seal in order to be protected from moisture. Corrosion and rust are also a threat for an outdoor fan. This is why many models of this category are built with galvanized tubular steel and powder-coated paint finishes that serves as a protection against rust and corrosion. High temperature and rain are also factors which can deteriorate the quality of an outdoor fan, especially the blades. This is why certain outdoor fans blades are made with special ABS plastic and which are called All-Weather blades. An indoor fan is like your furniture that you don't want to put outside to face all sort of weather conditions!
In addition to that, there are two types of outdoor ceiling fans : Wet-rated and Damp-rated fans.
Wet-rated : A wet-rated outdoor ceiling fan is made with specific materials to resist in locations that receive direct contact with rain, snow, salty breeezes from the ocean or excessive moisture, a kind of waterproof outdoor fan. If your going to install your outdoor ceiling fan in a location like an uncovered porch, open-air deck, patio, gazebo, outdoor dining area, exterior wall, pergola or a walkway then wet-rated fan is necessary even in the case of an indoor wet location like shower enclosure.
Damp-rated: A damp-rated outdoor fan is ideal designed to withstand humidity and moisture but in covered locations, but they can't direct contact to water, rain, or snow. Even in the case of an uncovered porch, this type of fans are not recommended as they can receive rain in a windy weather. You can use this type of outdoor fans in your garage, covered patio, screened porch or bathroom.
Another aspect to look for when comparing outdoor fans is airflow. The breeze that a ceiling fan creates to cool you off is what results in what is called "wind-chill effect". This is directly connected to the amount of air the fan is able to produce and it's measured in CFM ( Cubic Feet per Minute ). The higher the airflow the higher the amount of wind-chill you can feel. Indoor and enclosed areas doesn't necessitate as much CFM as non-enclosed living spaces. That is, in an open space, the airflow that you feel can be easily weakened as there are no walls to limit its movement. This is why it's important to compare the CFMs which an outdoor fan can produce before you make any decision.
Monte Carlo 3MNLR56BSD Minimalist 56″ Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan
The model shown in picture is the Monte Carlo Minimalist Ceiling Fan in Brushed Steel with Dark Walnut Wood blades. But there are other styles which are : Bronze, Black, and Rubberized White all featuring the same Balsa wood blades which are hand carved according to Monte Carlo. This sleek modern design three blades fan can be used both indoors and outdoors as well as damp or dry areas. It comes with a light fixture (16W LED ) with Super Low Profile Opal Etched glass. It's equipped with a 85 X 65 mm reversible DC motor with 6 speed settings as well as a remote control. Concerning the air flow capacity, the Minimalist produces 7785 CFM while it consumes only 27 watts of electricity.
Minka Aire F787-ORB Simple – 52″ Outdoor Ceiling Fan
This Simple contemporary style outdoor fan by Minka Aire is no doubt one of the best ceiling fans you can find on the market. It comes in an Oil Rubbed Bronze motor with medium maple blades pitched at 14 DEGREES. Although it has only three blades, the F787-ORB has a high airflow rate and can provide up to 7051 CFM. The electricity consumption at the highest setting of this Minka Aire is a bit higher than the Monte Carlo we've just seen : 33.1 watts. But it comes with a 6 speed settings which allow you more control over the fan. On "medium" speed (5224 CFM), the fan consumes only 9.1 watts which is a great money saving setting. You can of course use it for both indoors and outdoors. The blade sweep measures 52 inches and the downrod 3.5 inches. The Minka Aire F787-ORB is also available in Flat White and Silver.
Westinghouse 7200800 Comet White
This is another outdoor ceiling fan designed for covered patios, gazebos and verandas and which is approved for damp areas. The Comet will provide you with cool breezes as well as light in your long hot summer nights. It features a disc shape light fixture with opal frosted glass which gives a warmth look. It has five 52 inch white finish blades and the motor is reversible with three speed settings. The air flow efficiency of this Westinghouse fan is 90 CFM per watt, meaning at an airflow of 5,087 CFM the fan will consume 56 watts without taking into account the lights. The two lights on the other hand are 40-watt torpedo bulbs and which are included with the ceiling fan. Apart from white color, Westinghouse Comet is also available in Espresso, Brushed Pewter and Black. In case you don't have time to install it yourself and may be left wondering, "what do I do with this piece?", Amazon offers "Expert installation" for some additional dollars. This is also one of the best quality/price outdoor fans on our list today.
Hunter 23847 Original 52″ Reversible Blades
We finish our outdoor fans reviews with this beautiful Chestnut Hunter fan that would appeal to rustic style lovers. The Hunter 23847 is designed for indoor and outdoor use. This fan is ETL Damp-rated and will do very well for your front or back porch as well as patios and sunrooms. It has five blades pitched at 15 degree for air movement improvement and which are made of Teak Wood Composite. It has a reversible motor allowing to change the direction of the fan so that you can use it both for summer and winter. It's an Energy Star certified outdoor fan which motor is tested to be energy efficient which is good news for your budget. The motor of the Hunter Original is protected by cast-iron housing and features an oil bath lubrication system designed to constantly lubricates bearings as well as.Customers on Amazon have put a high rating on it and reported it to be a quiet fan and that it's pretty solid fan that will last very long. The price of it is also a bit higher when compared to other fans which is probably justified by the sturdy construction.
MaxxAir 24-Inch 2-in-1 High Velocity Outdoor Floor Fan
I've left this outdoor floor fan till the end because a ceiling fan would most of the time be the best choice. So if you've already made your mind to buy an outdoor floor fan then the MaxxAir is nice choice in this category. One of the best features of this fan is that you can quickly convert it from a floor fan that you can roll around wherever you want to a stand fan. And because the airflow is important outdoors, I've chosen this MaxxAir as it has one of the highest CFM rates among outdoor fans and which is 4000 at high setting. Also, this fan is equipped with an OSHA compliant rust resistant grille according to the brand. Another feature that is important for outdoor use is the length of the power cord. This one has 8-Feet power cord which I think is sufficient for most of patios.
Check our Best Floor Fans Guide to discover other models of this category.
Having one of the best outdoor fans will allow to enjoy being outdoor in summer days pretty much the same way you do indoors. If you live an area where summer is very hot, then you know that sitting in an enclosed porch is not always relaxing. On a sunny day, sunrays reflecting off of the patio results in warmth being trapped in a covered area. Eventhough sitting in the shade, you will still feel the hot air . This is when an outdoor ceiling fan is of great help as it will be circulating the air and refreshing it and provide you with a chill effect.
You can use a floor fan for outdoors, but there are some differences in terms of usage. An outdoor ceiling fan will move air at a wider range all at once, while a floor fan, even in the case of an oscillating floor fan, will provide you with air only int the direction it's pointing at the moment. The advantage of a floor fan for outdoor use is its portability as it allows you to move it and point it exactly where you want it. Floor fans are also used outdoors to cool down pool decks which is not possible with an outdoor ceiling fan. However, a floor fan is most of the time not built to withstand harsh environment conditions like rain and snow and is therefore exposed to rust and corrosion risks. In case you will be using a floor fan outdoors, make sure you move the unit inside when it rains. Also, to avoid moisture hitting the circuit for some reason, the floor fan should be placed on a GFCI outlet. Make you sure you read a review on the floor fan you're about to buy.
On the installation level, many potential owners of outdoor fans face some difficulties. This type of fans requires a pretty solid surface to be mounted to. Existing light fixture is the common spot that is usually a good idea to mount a fan to. But always check that the outlet box is designed to support the ceiling fan's weight.
Wobbling and shaking is another common problem when it comes to outdoor ceiling fans. This might be because many reasons like loose screws, blade brackets or warped fan blades (in case of old ceiling fans). In these cases, you'll need to tighten any loose screws on fan blades, downrod, the light and motor coupling. Noise is also another issue that may occur right after installing an outdoor ceiling fan. In this case you only have to allow about 24 hours for the ceiling fan in order to adjust.
In some cases where you doubt there is enough support, installing anchors may be necessary so that the fan's weight won't bring the ceiling of your enclosed area down. This is a very important safety measure which, in case not taken into consideration, could ruin your ceiling and patio, or even worse, harm people sitting beneath the ceiling fan.
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If I didn't talk you out of making a genuine teacup candle last time (you can always make these teacup candle holders instead!), then let me teach you the best way to make one.
If made correctly, a teacup candle is beautiful, useful, and endlessly refillable. You'll love its warm light and gentle scent, and you'll enjoy your teacup candle far more than you would a boring old store-bought container candle.
beeswax or soy wax. I use beeswax, but soy wax is an excellent substitute. Just don't use paraffin!
wax-only crock pot or double boiler and repurposed glass jar. I thrifted a small crock pot years ago to use just for my beeswax crafts, and it's still going strong! As an alternate, you can use a double boiler and melt your solid wax in any old glass jar inside of it.
vintage teacups. Use only teacups that have no visible cracks or hairline cracks in the body of the cup; chips at the rim and broken handles should be okay, but use your own judgment.
hot glue gun and glue. You could use epoxy glue if you don't have a hot glue gun, but hot glue really is the best choice here.
pencil, tape, and clothespins. You'll use these only to hold your wicking in place, so feel free to find substitutions.
wicking. You can buy wicking constructed specifically for container candles, or use your own stash wicking that's appropriate for the diameter of the candle that you're making, or for a smaller diameter candle (this is called underwicking).
1. Examine your teacup for flaws. Your teacup should be able to withstand the candle burning, but an older teacup that has flaws might not. Check your teacup carefully for any cracks or crazed glazing; a couple of chips on the rim or a broken handle shouldn't matter, but any flaws on the body of the cup might affect its structural integrity.
2. Melt your wax. Using your crock pot or double boiler, melt enough solid wax to fill your teacup most of the way. I pour my leftover beeswax into novelty silicon trays and then store it in a glass jar, so that's why my wax is adorable.
3. Measure and glue down the wicking. Measure out a length of wicking about twice the depth of your teacup, then dispense a dollop of hot glue in the bottom center of the teacup and press one end of the wicking into it.
4. Brace the wicking. Tape the other end of the wicking to a pencil or chopstick, then wrap the wicking around it until it's nice and straight and taut. To keep it that way, I like to pin a clothespin to each end of the pencil, then brace them against something–here, I'm using my scissors–to keep the entire contraption from shifting.
5. Pour in the wax. Using a ladle, carefully pour melted wax into the teacup, trying your mightiest to keep it from sloshing against the sides of the cup.
To keep the wax from shrinking away from the sides of the cup as it hardens, pour about 1/3 of the wax into the teacup, let it set, then another 1/3, let it set, and then the last 1/3.
6. Trim the wick. Cut the wick just above the top of the wax, and reserve the excess wick for another project.
Teacup candles make excellent handmade gifts, especially for those people who you don't otherwise know what to give–teachers, hostesses, your great aunt, etc.
Or, you know, yourself. You get to have a teacup candle, too!
This is a fantastic idea for christmas gifts! Will it have any kind of scent to it though? If not do you recommend a way to get it scented?
If you use beeswax to make your candles, then it will smell a little sweet, like honey, as it burns. I don't know if soy wax has a scent.


Looking for a favorite beer can sometimes be frustrating, but lucky for St. Louis residents they have a world of beer at their fingertips.
Morgan Street Brewery is a bar and restaurant in St. Louis that pairs handcrafted beers with piping hot food. A small restaurant in the heart of St. Louis, located in the historic Laclede's Landing, and "has something for everyone." The venue also features outdoor and indoor seating and a brewery atmosphere.
Speaking of brewery the spot brews their own beer on site, with the brewery being located on the ground floor. Morgan Street brews 1,400 barrels of their own distinctive beer. In addition to their "colorful world of beer," they brew seasonal beers from fall brews to Christmas brews, summer ales and everything in between.
A favorite among regulars is the Honey Wheat, which many Yelpers claim is the must-try beer of first-time visitors. If this doesn't suit your fancy, there are 5+ others on tap at all times.


On September 14, 2018 Oakwood students, faculty, and staff had the opportunity to visit the construction sites for the new 34,089 sq. ft. liberal arts building (which will include a theater, lower school music and drama classrooms, upper school English and history classrooms, and a makers lab) and the 20,912 sq. ft. gymnasium (which will include dedicated space for school-day P.E. classes, gym space for after-school athletic practices and games, and a weight room). Mrs. Helvey and Mrs. Shales showed students around each space and explained what the finished product will look like. Everyone had the privilege of signing their name on a beam, leaving a forever mark on our campus.


Education: Bachelor of Creative Industries at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic (Visual Arts Major).
Scott Boardman is 27 years old, New Zealand born, originally from Hamilton and has resided in Tauranga with his family for 19 years.
Scott identifies as a multidisciplinary artist, working across mediums and platforms, including moving image, sculpture, photography and performance. Scott has stated that his creative practice is driven by and centered in studies of, and investigations into the self-concept, or a "who I am" type of enquiry. It is this area of exploration that Scott believes enables him to create narratives. Scott places importance on the work having a strong narrative, rather than it being ultimately a conversation about the object itself, or issue centered, or, purely conceptual driven.
Speaking of his practice, Scott states, "My art is inspired from films and certain parts of my life. Having a humorous side to a work is valuable too, it loosens up the experience."


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The Married Monks of Kroraina
The kingdom of Kroraina florished in the middle of the Taklamakan desert in the first centuries of this millennium, and is now known to us through the buildings and artefacts preserved by the desert until their discovery and excavation by explorers and archaeologists. Among the most important of the discoveries from the kingdom were documents providing a detailed (if incomplete) picture of the daily life of Buddhist monks in the region in the 3rd to 4th centuries.
The manuscript Or.8211/1374, containing a letter about the adoption and marriage of a girl into the monastic community.
Over 700 of these documents were excavated by Aurel Stein in the early 20th century and are now in the collections of the British Library and the National Museum of India. Most of them are letters, written in the Gandhārī language and the Kharoṣṭhi script, on wooden tablets. A document was usually made of two wooden tablets placed together, with the content of the letter inside. The two parts were bound with string and sealed with clay, and the cover tabled was inscribed with the name of the addressee
One of these tablets reveals a very interesting aspect of the lives of the monks in Kroraina. It records a dispute that arose out of the adoption of girl as a daughter by one monk, who was then given as a wife to another monk:
The śramamna Budhavam̄a says that the śramamna Śariputra received as an adopted child from Denuǵa Aṃto his daughter called Śirsateyae. The śramamna Śariputra gave this daughter to the śramamna Budhavam̄a as his wife in lawful marriage. The daughter of that woman Śirsateyae, Puṃñavatiyae by name, was given as wife to the śramamna Jivalo Aṭhama. This Aṭhama died...
The practices mentioned here (and in other documents) seem to be regarded as normal, only written about when problems arise leading to disputes, such as the death of a one of the monks. So it seems that the kings of Kroraina accepted that these monks were allowed to be married and have children. Yet this could hardly be simply a case of ignorance: the stricture of celibacy is at the centre of the Buddhist monastic vows.
Photo 392/27(89)Photograph of the excavation of site N.xxvi in Niya, one of the houses in which śramamna lived.
We can only speculate on the nature of the compromises that we made in order to allow for married śramaṃna in the knowledge of the requirements of the vinaya. It might be that the śramaṃnas took the full monastic ordination but ignored the strictures on celibacy. On the other hand, they may have received only the lay vows, but adopted the status of a fully-ordained monk for ritual purposes. Another possibility is that they combined the life of a celibate monk with that of a householder by taking a wife but remaining celibate, with children brought into the family through adoption.
Translations of most of the documents from Niya can be read on the IDP website. All of the British Library documents have been digitized. Transcriptions can be found at www.gandhari.org.
Brough, John. 1965. "Comments on Third-Century Shan-Shan and the History of Buddhism." Bulletin of SOAS 28: 591–93.
Burrow, T. 1940. A Translation of the Kharoṣṭi Documents From Chinese Turkestan. London: The Royal Asiatic Society.
Hansen, Valerie. 2004. "Religious Life in a Silk Road Community: Niya during the Third and Fourth Centuries." In John Lagerwey, ed. Religion and Chinese Society 1: 279–315. Hong Kong: The Chinese University Press.
Padwa, Mariner. 2007. "An Archaic Fabric: Culture and Landscape in an Early Inner Asian Oasis (3rd–4th Century C.E. Niya)." PhD Dissertation. Harvard University.
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In Middle School, students have the opportunity to join an athletic team in all 3 seasons. During these Middle School years, students build community through teamwork and cooperation in an athletic setting.
Currently, we offer Middle School boys programs in soccer, basketball, baseball, and track & field and Middle School girls programs in field hockey, basketball, softball, and track & field.


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Bishop Wenski - Columns
Prayer for Just and Lasting Peace – July 2006
The horrific cycle of violence in the Middle East is destroying the lives of innocent people on all sides of the conflict. It is also destroying the hopes for negotiations and accommodations that could lead to a just peace that would offer genuine security to Israelis, a viable state for Palestinians and real independence for the Lebanese people.
As Catholics and Americans, we should be deeply and urgently concerned about the human costs, the moral implications and future consequences of these unfolding events. Policies and actions proposed to address the conflict must take as their point of departure the fundamental dignity of the human person, for no lasting peace can be built without successfully resolving the situations of objective injustice that have existed too long in the region.
Hamas and Hezbollah both precipitated this present crisis with their cross border attacks, abductions and their indefensible rocket and missile attacks on Israeli citizens, both Jews and Arabs. These acts of terrorism rightly deserved the condemnation of all people of good will. These radical armed groups (and their supporters in Syria and Iran) bear the blame for initiating the current cycle of violence. Israel clearly has a right to defend itself.
However, at the same time, as Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican Secretary of State, said, Israel's right to self-defense "does not exempt it from respecting the norms of international law, especially as regards the protection of civilian populations." Israel's response has been in some instances militarily disproportionate and indiscriminate. Punishment of entire peoples for the indefensible acts of militant armed factions contradicts traditional just war norms.
Because of the massive counterattacks on civilian areas and infrastructure, blockades and other acts of war, a serious humanitarian crisis is looming in both Gaza and Lebanon.
Violence, from whatever side, for whatever purpose, cannot bring a lasting or just peace in the Land that Jews, Muslims and Christians call holy. For this reason, Pope Benedict XVI in asking that Sunday July 23 be a day of prayer for peace in the region called for an immediate ceasefire and asked that the warring parties allow that "humanitarian corridors" be opened in order to bring help to the suffering people. The United States also can and must play an important role in ending this current cycle of violence and in helping to meet the immediate needs of thousands of displaced innocents.
There are brave and wise people on both sides who seek a just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a solution that would see two states living side by side in peace with each other. Their efforts are undermined by this recurrent cycle of terrorist attacks, deliberate provocations and disproportionate military responses.
Likewise, Lebanon's struggle to free itself from outside domination and from becoming once again a bloody pawn in the broader Middle East conflict is also undermined by the morally indefensible bombing of innocent civilians.
Karl von Clausewitz, a 19th century Prussian general, said that "war is politics pursued by other means." Yet given the complexities of the Middle East, "might makes right" policies are condemned to fail. Only genuine dialogue and negotiations can bring a lasting and just peace to the region. May we make our own the prayers of Pope Benedict XVI, "So that the beloved peoples of the Middle East are able to abandon the path of armed confrontation and build, with boldness and dialogue, a just and lasting peace."
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You can configure Activator to compare certificates against lists of invalid certificates that are maintained by the issuing certificate authorities. This checking is done for outbound encrypted documents and inbound signed documents.
A certificate revocation list (CRL) is a list of third-party certificates that are no longer valid. Certificate authorities maintain such lists of certificates that they have issued and sequentially invalidated. CRLs are accessible on the Internet on from a CA or LDAP server site - you need an Internet connection to use them.
CRL checking potentially is performed for every non-root certificate encountered during certificate path validation. The following steps are taken for each such certificate.
The system retrieves the CRL distribution point, if any, from the current certificate. The CRL distribution point is the first URL found in a CRL distribution points extension in the certificate. Not all certificates have a CRL distribution point extension and not all such extensions have a URL.
The system looks in its cache of CRLs for an effective CRL with the same issuer and CRL distribution point (if any) as the current certificate. A CRL is considered to be effective if the current time is between the CRL's thisUpdate and nextUpdate times. If such a CRL is found, it is used: Go to step 9.
If the option for Automatically retrieve CRLs is selected on the CRL usage and retrieval configuration page and the certificate contains a CRL distribution point, the system attempts to retrieve a CRL from that distribution point. If a CRL is successfully retrieved, it is added to the CRL cache. The system again looks in its cache of CRLs for an effective CRL with the same issuer and CRL distribution point as the current certificate. If such a CRL is found, it is used. Go to step 9.
If the option for Use expired CRLs is selected on the CRL usage and retrieval configuration page, the system looks in its cache of CRLs for the most recently expired CRL with the same issuer and CRL distribution point (if any) as the current certificate. A CRL is considered to be expired if its nextUpdate time is in the past. If such a CRL is found, it is used. Go to step 9.
If the current certificate does not contain a CRL distribution point, there is no CRL to check. Go to step 8.
The system looks in its cache of CRLs for an effective CRL with the same issuer as the current certificate. If such a CRL is found, it is used. Go to step 9.
If the option for Use expired CRLs is selected on the CRL usage and retrieval configuration page, the system looks in its cache of CRLs for the most recently expired CRL with the same issuer as the current certificate. If such a CRL is found, it is used. Go to step 9. Note that this step is similar to step 4, with the exception that here the CRL distribution point is not checked.
No CRL could be found for checking the current certificate. If the option for Require CRLs is selected on the CRL usage and retrieval configuration page, the certificate path validation fails. Otherwise, the CRL check for the current certificate succeeds.
The signature of the found CRL is verified using the CRL's issuing certificate. If the verification fails, the certificate path validation fails.
The list of certificates in the CRL is checked for whether it contains the current certificate. If the certificate is listed in the CRL, the certificate path validation fails. Otherwise, the CRL check for the current certificate succeeds.
Before you can download a CRL to Activator, you must obtain the information required to access the CA's CRL.
CRLs are usually made available via one of three protocols: HTTP, HTTP/S, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). For example, VeriSign CRLs are accessed via HTTP and Entrust CRLs are accessed via LDAP.
You can obtain the CRL information by viewing the details of a CA-issued certificate. See Details tab. The information, if present, is labeled as a CRL distribution point.
For this example, you would enter this URL to add a VeriSign CRL to Activator.
Use this procedure to download a CRL.
On the system management page, click Manage CRLs to display the CRLs page. The page lists imported CRLs, if any.
Click Add a CRL to launch the CRL wizard.
Type the URL to download the CRL. See Obtain CRL access information.
If you must connect through a proxy server to retrieve a CRL, see the proxy server fields described in Advanced CRL settings.
Click Next to display the Get CRL updates page.
Select the interval for downloading an updated CRL.
Click Next to display the Download the CRL page.
Select whether you want to download the CRL now or later.
Click Finish. If you elected to download the CRL now, the CRL is listed on the CRLs page with a status of Success.
CRL files are stored in subdirectories of common\conf\crls. Once a subdirectory reaches the maximum CRL file limit, the server creates another subdirectory and begins storing additional CRLs in the new folder. This is intended as an aide to users who may have thousands of CRL files. By default, the maximum limit for each subdirectory is 500 files.
Click System management on the menu bar to open the System management page.
From the list of tasks at the bottom of the page, click Manage CRLs to open the CRLs page.
The CRLs page shows the name of each CRL, the date and time the CRL was last updated, the update schedule status, and the download status.
On this page you can click the URL of a CRL and open another page that lets you change the URL for downloading the CRL or the updating interval. You also can view details of the CRL.
To delete a CRL, click Delete to the right of a CRL on the CRLs page or click Delete this CRL on the manage CRL page. Deleted CRLs no longer appear on the CRL list page and are deleted from <Activator_shared_directory>\common\conf\crls.
Use the CRL usage and retrieval configuration page to control how CRLs are used and updated in Activator.
In most cases the default settings on this page are adequate. You may want to change settings for special requirements. When the default values are used and no current CRLs are in <Activator_common_directory>\common\conf\crls, CRL checking does not occur.
Click Configure CRL usage and retrieval to open the CRL usage and retrieval configuration page.
The fields on the CRL usage and retrieval configuration page are described in the following section. These values are stored in the database.
Click Save changes to save your changes to this page.
Select this option to require CRL checking for all non-root (not self-signed) certificates and to fail certificate path validation when Activator cannot find a certificate's CRL. In most cases, "Require CRLs" is turned off by default.
When "Require CRLs" is turned off and a CRL cannot be found for a certificate, the certificate is presumed valid and certificate path validation continues.
When "Require CRLs" is turned on, Activator must find a CRL for each non-root certificate. If a CRL is not found, the certificate is considered revoked and the certificate path validation fails.
When selected, make sure update schedules are set on the Manage CRL page for all CRLs needed to check non-root and intermediary certificates in the certificate path.
Except when certificate does not contain CRL distribution point – If you select this option, CRL checking does not result in an error when a CRL for a certificate cannot be found and the certificate does not contain a CRL distribution point.
Select this option to enable the use of an expired CRL when Activator cannot find a current CRL in <Activator_commoninstall_directory>\Activator\conf\\crls. Activator looks for a current CRL with the same issuer name as the certificate being checked. In a current CRL, the current time stamp is between the CRL's thisUpdate and nextUpdate time stamps. If Activator cannot find such a CRL, it looks for a CRL with the same issuer name as the certificate and with a nextUpdate time stamp that is before the current time stamp. If more than one such expired CRL is found, the most recently expired CRL is used to check whether the certificate has been revoked. Clear the option to use only CRLs that have not expired. The Use expired CRLs option is turned off by default.
Select this option to automatically retrieve CRLs using the information in the certificates' CRL distribution points extension. When this option is selected and Activator does not already have an effective CRL for a certificate, it attempts to use the certificate's CRL distribution point extension to retrieve the CRL for that certificate.
If Activator fails to retrieve a CRL and the Require CRLs option is selected, Activator will fail to validate the certificate. In most cases, Automatically retrieve CRLs is turned off by default.
None – Retrieval through a proxy is turned off.
Local – Retrieval is through the proxy configured on this page.
Host – The name or IP address of the proxy server to use when retrieving CRLs via HTTP or HTTPS.
Port – The port number of the proxy server to use when retrieving CRLs via HTTP or HTTPS.
This proxy requires a user name and password – Select this option if a user name and password are required to connect to the proxy server. Type the authentication information in the user name and password fields.
The Trusted roots certificates tab displays the roots of the partner certificates that a community trusts. In the case of a self-signed certificate, the trust is for the certificate itself (a self-signed certificate is a root certificate). In the case of a certificate authority certificate, the trust is for the root certificate in the chain of trust of a partner's certificate. By default, the system trusts root certificates when end-entity partner certificates are imported.
You can elect not to trust a root certificate by clicking Untrust to the right of the root certificate name. If you untrust, the system no longer recognizes the end-entity partner certificate as valid. This could affect many end-entity partner certificates. You cannot restore trust on this tab. To trust the roots again, you must import the partner end-entity certificate or the root certificate. The easier method is importing the end-entity certificate, as the system trusts the root by default.
A single CA might be listed multiple times on the tab, because each has multiple roots, each with unique fingerprints under which it issues certificates. To view the fingerprints, select a root and review the MD5 and SHA1 fingerprints on the Details tab. By comparing fingerprints you can choose to trust some but not all of a CA's certificates.
To import a trusted root, click Add a trusted root certificate for SSL servers on the certificates page. For additional information, see Import certificates for partners.
As CRLs are used, they are cached in memory. The CRL cache is implemented as a bounded most-recently-used (MRU) cache. The cache grows to a maximum number of entries, after which the least recently used entry is removed to make room for the addition of a new entry. Every time an entry is added or used, it is moved to the top of the list of most recently used entries.
The default maximum size for the CRL cache is 150 entries.
Every node in Activator maintains its own CRL cache according to what CRLs are used by that node.


The Pension Protection Fund has announced that their estimate of total industry levy for 2012/13 is £550m : the lowest levy that the PPF has ever set (by way of comparison, the 2011/12 levy was £600m).
Importantly, the PPF has also announced a consultation on proposed new rules to govern the levy framework going forwards. The consultation period expires at 5pm on 2 November 2011 and links to the consultation documents and the news release are provided below.
We will be reviewing these and providing our full views on the documents. The adoption of an investment risk based approach to calculation of the levy is a welcome step forward.