Greening the Americas digs in to the difficult issue of how to address environmental issues in the context of trade liberalization. The book's authors seek to understand the lessons from the NAFTA and to apply them to hemisphere-wide efforts to promote freer trade.
Attention to environmental issues is vital if the full potential economic benefits of international trade are to be realized. Greening the Americas offers a number of analytically rigorous proposals to ensure that economic integration in the Western Hemisphere proceeds in an environmentally sustainable and politically sensible manner.
The chapters review the history of the environmental negotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), explore the treaty's economic and environmental impacts, and draw lessons that can be applied to the ongoing Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) negotiations. Greening the Americas analyzes in detail NAFTA's environmental elements, highlighting those provisions that should be included in future agreements and those that should be amended or dropped. The book includes contributions from a diverse set of participants in the debate about how to link environmental policy and trade agreements. The perspectives range from the broadly optimistic about environmental effects of trade and trade liberalization to a more pessimistic view of the economic and social effects of open markets and economic integration. What unites all of the contributions is a commitment to engage constructively in the policy dialogue over how best to integrate trade and environmental policy making in the Americas.
Carolyn L. Deere is Assistant Director of the Global Inclusion Theme of the Rockefeller Foundation.
In a landscape of policy debate marked by polarized views, bitter protests, and a paucity of empirical data and analysis, this volume demystifies the linkages between trade and environment. Through clear analysis of the real life experience of North America with NAFTA, the book offers important practical lessons for hemispheric trade and environment issues that will help policy makers go beyond the rhetoric and into concrete action for a prosperous and environmentally secure Free Trade Area of the Americas.
A frank and thoughtful discussion that identifies practical ways to move the trade and environment issue forward. A must-read for policymakers, scholars and activists searching for ways to integrate trade and environment policy making in the Americas.
With perspectives from government officials, trade policy makers, academics, and NGOs, Greening the Americas brings to the trade and environment debate the lessons of the negotiations, agreements, and environmental consequences of NAFTA. The analysis and the options laid out for the current Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) negotiations should be read and taken into account by all interested parties.
Deere and Esty and their contributors analyze the tensions that animate the trade and environment debate and explain why competing claims and objections arise. Greening the Americas charts a realistic course for designing new trade agreements that draw upon the strengths and avoid the mistakes of NAFTA. For those of us who see the trade and environment nexus as central to future progress this is essential reading.
This book has it all: a thorough assessment of the NAFTA trade and environment experience, a broad range of perspectives from key experts and practitioners, and a comprehensive menu of well-thought-out specific proposals to break the political deadlock. A landmark study, this collection will serve as a reference point for everyone in the field.


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The teachers in Year 4 are Mr Harber (Class 4), Miss Whitehead (Class 5) and Mrs Plumtree (Class 6). Also Mrs Jennings is currently working with Class 5.
We also have 4 teaching assistants. Mrs Lomasney works in Class 6, whilst Mrs Beattie and Miss Grainger work in Class 5. Mrs Kundi, Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Percy and Mrs Angell are working in Class 4.
This term our P.E. lessons will be on a Tuesday (indoor) and Wednesday(outdoor), however, sometimes we do need to change it. For this reason, we suggest that the children bring in their P.E. kits on a Monday and then take them home on a Friday. Swimming will also be introduced during Year Four.
For indoor P.E. children will need a white or a red t-shirt and a pair of shorts.
For outdoor P.E. children will need a white or red t-shirt and a pair of shorts, socks and trainers. They should also make sure they have their water bottle in school so that we can take it out with us. During the colder weather they will also need a warm top and tracksuit bottoms.
Each week we will set 3 pieces of homework - English, Maths and Spellings. The homework will help the children consolidate or extend work that they have been doing in class. We also request that you listen to your child read for 10 minutes 5 times a week and ask them questions about what they have read.
English and Spelling home learning is set on a Wednesday and Maths on a Thursday. All homework is then due back in on the following Monday morning. As we are trying to develop the children's independence skills, it will be their responsibility to hand the work in on time.


Clear blue skies and 60°F last Saturday as I made my first jumps of year. On my 70th skydive I wore my forerunner for a test run, or jump. The tracking capabilities worked well and if you have google earth installed you can check out the results below. The garmin software did not output altitude so I have manually added values to a few key nodes. I am not as sure about my own tracking abilities. My max ground speed of 75mph was with the help of at least 35mph winds. I did fly in a fairly straight line towards my target and managed to land right next to the pea pit. This is the same drop zone where I began skydiving in May 2009.


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Cell Structure and Function
Advance online publication
Expression of Ror2 Associated with Fibrosis of the Submandibular Gland
Daiki Takahashi, Hiroaki Suzuki, Yasumasa Kakei, Kimi Yamakoshi, Yasuhiro Minami, Takahide Komori, Michiru Nishita
Daiki Takahashi
Division of Cell Physiology, Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, Kobe University, Graduate School of Medicine
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kobe University, Graduate School of Medicine
Hiroaki Suzuki
Yasumasa Kakei
Kimi Yamakoshi
Department of Mechanism of Aging, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
Yasuhiro Minami
Takahide Komori
Michiru Nishita
Keywords: submandibular gland,	Ror2,	Wnt5a,	fibrosis,	inflammation
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2017 Volume 42 Issue 2 Pages 159-167
DOI https://doi.org/10.1247/csf.17019
Published: 2017 Received: September 13, 2017 Released on J-STAGE: December 20, 2017 Accepted: October 19, 2017 [Advance Publication] Released: October 25, 2017 Revised: -
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The submandibular gland (SMG) is one of the major salivary glands that play important roles for variety of physiological functions, such as digestion of foods, prevention of infection, and lubrication of the mouth. Dysfunction of the SMG, often associated with a salivary inflammation, adversely influences a person's quality of life. However, the mechanism underlying inflammation-driven dysfunction of the SMG is largely unknown. Here, we used a mouse model in which the main excretory duct of the SMG is ligated unilaterally to induce inflammation of the gland and examined the expression of Wnt5a, Ror1 and Ror2 genes, encoding Wnt5a ligand and its cognate receptors, which have been implicated in tissue damage or inflammatory responses in variety of tissues. We show that expression levels of Ror1, Ror2, and Wnt5a are increased in the ligated SMG undergoing interstitial fibrosis, which is accompanied by robust expression of fibrosis-associated genes, such as TGF-β1, TNF-α, IL-1β, and MMP-2. Increased immunostaining signal of Ror2 was detected in the fibrotic tissues with abundant accumulation of fibroblasts and collagen fibers in the ligated SMG, suggesting that Ror2-mediated signaling might be activated in response to tissue damage and associated with progression of fibrosis in the SMG.
Key words: submandibular gland, Ror2, Wnt5a, fibrosis, inflammation
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Ten individuals, one team set for induction into Hanover Athletic Hall of Fame
STEVE HEISER
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Athletic programs at Hanover High School, and its predecessor, Eichelberger High School, have been around for more than a century.
During that time, the school has produced numerous standout athletes.
In 2015, the Hanover Athletic Booster Club, the Alumni Association of Hanover & Eichelberger High Schools and the Hanover Public School District partnered to create the Hanover Athletic Hall of Fame, which recognized athletes, teams, coaches and contributors from both Hanover and Eichelberger high schools for their scholastic athletic accomplishments.
A new class is inducted every two years.
The 2021-2022 class of inductees will be enshrined at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in the Hanover High School gym between games of the girls' varsity basketball holiday tournament.
After a nomination process that was open to the community, a 12-member selection committee of current coaches, Booster Club and Alumni Association representatives and community members has selected 10 individuals and one team for induction. They are:
Athletes: George Stetter, 1959; Dave Reese, 1970; Larry Swartz, 1970; Julie (Gerken) Hollinger, 1987; and Leandra (Dede) Golden, 2003.
Coaches: Hal Reese, Connie Hoke and Betsy Bucher.
Contributors: Jack LeFevre, 1952; and Carroll Granger, 1961.
Team: 2003 softball.
Plaques honoring each inductee will be permanently displayed on the Hall of Fame Wall outside the high school gym and a reception will be held before the induction ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in the high school's Integrative Learning Center.
Following are brief biographies for each inductee:
George Stetter: Stetter was a three-year varsity letterman in football and the captain of the 1958 team. He was a second-team All-South Penn selection and honorable-mention all-state pick. He was a four-year varsity letterman in baseball and an American Legion All-State pick. He was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1959. He was also a two-year varsity letterman in basketball.
Dave Reese: Reese was a three-sport standout. In basketball, he was a two-year varsity starter, helping Hanover to a combined record of 44-5. He led York County in scoring as a senior at 20.2 points per game. In the 1970 league title game he had 32 points and 26 rebounds, helping Hanover win the crown. He had 32 rebounds in a single game. In football, he was a two-year varsity starter and an all-state honorable-mention wideout in 1969. He was also a two-year varsity starter in baseball, batting .306 with six stolen bases as a junior and .280 with 15 stolen bases as a senior, when he helped his team win the division crown.
Larry Swartz: Swartz averaged 16.7 points per game and led the basketball team in steals and assists in 1969 and 1970, when Hanover won a pair of county crowns. He helped the Nighthawks average 84 points per game in those two seasons. He was a 1970 York County all-star and the Hanover Sports Booster Outstanding Basketball Player. He was a four-year letterman in baseball, helping the team to a division title in 1970.
Julie (Gerken) Hollinger: Gerken was a four-year basketball starter who finished with 1,007 career points, leading the team in rebounds all four years. She is third all-time in career rebounds and fourth all-time in career steals at Hanover. She helped the team to a District 3 runner-up finish. She was a three-year starter in volleyball as a middle hitter, racking up the seventh-most kills and second-most blocks in program history. She helped the volleyball team to a pair of district runner-up finishes and a county co-championship. She was a three-year letter-winner in track and field, participating in the long jump, triple jump and high jump and anchoring the 400 relay.
Leandra (Dede) Golden: Golden was a 2003 state champ in the pole vault. She also won district and county titles that year and was named a Gatorade Athlete of the Year. In 2002, she was a state pole vault runner-up, while also winning district and county championships. She also collected a USA Junior Olympic title. She was a four-year letter-winner in track and field, a four-year letter-winner in tennis and a two-year letter-winner in gymnastics.
Hal Reese: Reese was the head football coach for 11 years, compiling a 66-35-7 record, including a school-record 16-game win streak. His 1947 team went 10-0 to win the South Penn Conference. It was the first undefeated team in program history. He was also the head basketball coach for four years, going 42-29. He was head baseball coach from 1946-1954. His teams won four straight South Penn baseball crowns from 1951-1954. He was inducted into the South Central Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1985.
Connie Hoke: Hoke was a pioneer for equal opportunities in girls' sports prior to Title XI. She was the volleyball coach at Hanover from 1965-1974 and 1981-82 and a field hockey assistant from 1966-1981. Her 1971 volleyball team went undefeated and her 1982 volleyball team went 11-3, which was Hanover's most successful league team up to that time. In 1980, she was president of the Pennsylvania State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, and in 1974 she was chairperson for Division of Girls' and Women's Sports.
Betsy Bucher: Like Hoke, Bucher was a pioneer for equal opportunities in girls' sports prior to Title XI. At Hanover, she was the girls' basketball head coach from 1963-1974, the field hockey head coach from 1966-1978 and the track-and-field co-head coach in 1967 and 1968. She was a Hanover High teacher from 1955 through 1982.
Jack LeFevre: LeFevre served the Hanover Evening Sun newspaper for 44 years, including a long stint as the sports editor, helping to promote Hanover sports. He was a member of the original Big 33 panel and helped select all-state football teams starting in 1959. He was a founding member of the Hanover Public School District Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee. At Hanover, he was sports editor for the Orange and Black and the Nornir.
Carroll Granger: Granger was a founding member of the Hanover Public School District Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee. He played football and basketball at Hanover, earning a varsity letter in basketball. He was Hanover's junior high basketball coach from 1965-1972. He managed Hanover Borough Morning League baseball for 43 years and was involved with Hanover youth baseball and softball from 1973 through 2016. He also organized and administered the Hanover Street High School Basketball Summer League. He coached the South Western boys' basketball team to its only York County crown.
The 2003 softball squad: The softball team won the 2003 District 3 title, beating Reading Central Catholic, 7-2. The team earned a school-record 19 wins and outscored the opposition, 156-36. The team won 15 straight games before losing to eventual state champion South Williamsport in the state playoffs.
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Two of the most well-known fictional modern-day courtroom and crime characters, the defense lawyer Mickey Haller and his half-brother LAPD Detective Harry (Hieronymous) Bosch, are back and teamed up in Michael Connelly's latest and much anticipated novel The Brass Verdict. As Connelly describes the meaning of the title: "On the streets, when justice is delivered with a bullet, it's called the brass verdict." Haller is recovering from an Oxycontin addiction and injuries he sustained in the last book the author features him in, The Lincoln Lawyer. He's considering getting back to practicing law after an absence of almost two years, and he gets the opportunity when a fellow lawyer (Jerry Vincent) whom Mickey has befriended in the past is murdered.
"Mr. Vincent apparently named you as his second in his standard contract of representation. This allowed you to cover for him when he needed it and included you, if necessary, in the attorney-client relationship. Additionally, I have found that he filed a motion with the court ten years ago that allowed for the transfer of his practice to you should he become incapacitated or deceased."
There are over thirty cases. The one that most immediately attracts Haller's eye is that of defending the founder of Archway Pictures, movie mogul and multimillionaire Walter Elliot. It will take every bit of Mickey's incredible skills at legal wrangling to be able to win the case. Elliot was the person who phoned in the two 911 calls from the scene of the double murder, and though the police couldn't locate the murder weapon, when they eventually test Elliot's hand and clothing they detect gun powder residue on them and arrest him. The money he's given Jerry Vincent as a down payment, a hundred thousand dollars, is what is keeping the rest of Vincent's practice flush. If Elliot decided to retain Haller, he would receive an additional $150,000 the opening day of the trial.
Disdaining offices in general, Mickey prefers to operate out of one of his fleet of three Lincoln Continentals. However, since he is taking over Vincent's cases - the ones he thinks he has a chance of winning, anyway, and that the clients decide to continue on with rather than switching to a different attorney - he decides to use Jerry's office. When he arrives there he's confronted by uniformed police officers who try to deny him entrance to the parking garage, as it's where they're conducting a "crime scene investigation." They reluctantly allow him in when he says his office is in the building.
Inside, Haller first meets Detective Harry Bosch. Bosch is systematically searching through Vincent's files, something that Mickey objects strongly to, saying: "These files contain privileged attorney-client information." They both try to order each other to leave, though Haller realizes that Bosch is only trying to figure out who might have had the motive to murder Vincent, and he asks for Bosch's card before the detective leaves.
The killer took Vincent's laptop and legal calendar with him, but Mickey knows that his life might also be at risk if the murderer didn't find what he wanted and decided to come back. Therefore, Haller promises to cooperate as much as he legally can, and they establish an uneasy working relationship. Both of them want Jerry Vincent's killer brought to justice.
The Brass Verdict is a must-read for Mickey Haller and Harry Bosch fans, and for anyone who loves dramatic courtroom novels and thrilling mysteries. The Lone Ranger, as Judge Holder calls Haller, is back in the saddle again. To win the Walter Elliot double murder case, he'll need to fire a "magic bullet" - in other words, he'll need to find the one piece of evidence that will bring a "Not Guilty" verdict. Author Michael Connelly is at the top of his form in this collaboration of his two most famous literary creations. The Brass Verdict is a book I heartily recommend. It's one of the best I've read in a long time.


Llan is terrible in SE and E. It can be good for flat water blasting in S if the tide is out and you go to the West end of the beach, though being offshore is gusty.
The drop can vary Neap/Spring 3m/9m, with very low tides needing a half mile walk to the water. But is comes in quickly and after 1 hour walk is 150m. 4 hours either side of high the tides goes out 10 metres.
When the tide is low a few kiters rig on the sand as not safe to on land, and the most popular direction is NE.
As of April 2014, permits are required because too many kiters have still been launching/landing too close to pedestrians and the road. With a few kites and kiters crash landing on the pavement, cars and road again in 2013.
To prevent a ban, please walk the kite at least two line lengths away from the road/pavement before launching. Use the widest part of the beach, not the narrowest. Thank you to the majority who do help others launch and land safely.
"Kite Surfing, launching or landing is not permitted between the shore and the 50m buoyed exclusion zone at Whitley Lake."
"No Kite Surfer shall be operated in the Harbour by any person who is not in possession of a �Kite Surfing Permit�. Such a permit denotes a declaration that the holder has at least 3rd party public liability insurance , a competency statement to confirm ability to self-rescue and deep water pack down , has paid the relevant dues and agrees to abide by appropriate terms and conditions issued by the Harbour Master"
"These terms and conditions shall apply in all parts of the Harbour, as defined by article 4 of the 2012 Order (�the Harbour�). This includes seaward of the Harbour entrance and along the Sandbanks Peninsular."
"Offences may lead to prosecution under Poole Harbour General Directions for which the maximum fine is �2,500 plus costs."
Permits are now required because a few kites and kiters have still been launching/landing too close to the road and crash landing on the pavement, cars and road.
To prevent a ban, please walk the kite at least two line lengths away from the road/pavement before launching.
Just started sailing Aberavon and thoroughly enjoying it. What a gem! Huge beach and super safe and sailable on all states of the tide unlike Swansea Bay. Good variety of conditions though mainly suited to improvers as there is usually some swell running and hence shorebreak to get through. Nice waves for wannabe wave sailors however they typically close out quickly rather than peel. Though there are very few windsurfers around the beach is very popular with kitesurfers and kite buggies so you usually have company. The lifeguard station a reassuring bonus and so too is the Aberavon Life Guards web site for real time wind info, when it is up. Water quality is fine, this is the Bristol Channel so the water will always be murky!


Whether you're looking for an exciting date night with your special someone, a family fun night that will appease each generation,or a great way to bond with your co-workers, The Paint Factory offers you a unique opportunity to unleash your inner artist and create both incredible art and memories.
The Paint Factory first opened in Hutchinson almost four years ago and didn't just bring another unique business to our town, but a unique experience as well. It doesn't matter if you're a talented artist, or if you haven't picked up a paintbrush since elementary school – The owner, Tara Tepley, tells us, "It brings me so much joy to see people enter the studio afraid of how their paintings will turn out and leave with a created masterpiece." Even if you still have some doubts that you'll be walking away with a masterpiece, the most important thing is you know you'll always enjoy yourself when you're at The Paint Factory. It's a chance to get away for a couple of hours and unleash creativity in ways many of us don't get to anymore.
Beyond just offering something unique to Hutchinson, The Paint Factory also offers a variety. You can view their online calendar to see what canvas paintings are on the docket, and they now offer several pallet painting classes as well. Their team has also started painting on plywood and burlap – there is always something different to try!
What a lot of people might not know is how much The Paint Factory likes to give back. Tara and her mother are both Breast Cancer survivors so at the end of each paint class they sell the instructor's demo painting and 100% of the funds go to a local family who is going through cancer treatment. They also host monthly fundraisers for local non-profits to help them spread the word about their organizations.
December is a special time for The Paint Factory. Ladies Night is taking place on December 12th and The Paint Factory will be partnering with a couple of local businesses to make it a truly special night – this sells out every year so make sure you contact The Paint Factory now to see how you can be a part of it! This month they will also be featuring an Open Paint / Open Pallet night on Monday December 18th, complete with Karaoke and an Ugly Sweater Competition where you can when some great prizes. The studio has also taken on the look of "Whoville" from a recent "Grinch" event, so it's sure to be a fun and festive time.
Lastly in December, The Paint Factory will be teaming up with Hutchinson Family Dentistry and New Era Financial Shad Ketcher to bring you two classic Christmas movies on the big screen at Century 9 Theaters. They will be screening "White Christmas" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" at 11am and 2pm on December 24th for FREE, along with complimentary cookies, cider and coffee! Bring the whole family, but don't forget to bring an item to donate to the food shelf.
The January calendar will be up and running soon and anyone who follows The Paint Factory on social media will be the first to know about their early bird registration every month where there are special prices on their classes. Stop in to sign up for a class or get the perfect Gift Card for someone you love!
What does The Paint Factory enjoy most about their Chamber membership?


A set of 5 Expedition Cards, guaranteed to contain at least one Rare Card. Cards can be used in all extra gameplay modes.
Review title of VeinkenNot only the best Tomb Raider yet, simply put, Awesome!
A true blockbuster hit! The gorgeous environments paired with exquisite 4k HD graphics are only one of a myriad of qualities and merits in this title. The storyline and action are on par with any other excellent game on the shelf. This helps to keep the player interested while trying to solve the numerous puzzles you encounter. As for the puzzles? No complaints here, it's a Tomb Raider game, you knew they were coming all along.


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Q: How to implement multiple background image effect in IE8 +GWT I want multiple background image effect in IE 8 , Is it possible or is there any alternative way to apply on element.

A: As IE8 supports :pseudo elements so using :after and :before you can create a Multiple background effect. Have a look at the DEMO.
HTML
required just one div.

CSS
#silverback {
  position: relative;
  height: 150px;
  width:500px;
  background: url("http://lorempixel.com/100/150/") no-repeat;
  top:0;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  zoom:1;
  border:1px solid #ef8913;
}
#silverback:before {
  height:150px;
  width:100px;
  content: " ";
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  left:110px;
  background: url("http://placehold.it/100x150/") 0 0 no-repeat;
}

#silverback:after {
  height: 150px;
  width:100px;
  content: " ";
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  left:220px;
 background: url("http://lorempixel.com/100/150/") 0 0 no-repeat;
}

As per comments posted a updated DEMO.
Updated DEMO

A: Use overlapping DIVs and apply background images to them, IE8 does not support this CSS3 rule (http://caniuse.com/multibackgrounds)

A: We can apply a background-image to div using its css property "background", doing this we are done with
one image.
Now to add another background-image to the div add a class to the div. set the class css
with another background image.
Example
we have a div inside which we have an anchor tag on which we want to apply two background-images
Now if we want to apply another background-image to this same anchor tag
try using

In style tag, give style to this class:
class="clsAnother">
<a {background:url(../../CustomerImages/tick-icon.png) 0 0 no-repeat; }

This will add another image to the background of the anchor.
Note: You need to add class only in case of IE as IE does not understand multiple url in "background" property.
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Morsø has been at the forefront of stove design and technology for 160 years and the launch of the DB15 is no exception. A truly functional stove capable of a whole house heating solution with the unmistakable spirit and style of Morsø.Capable of 9kW to water and 6kW to the room the DB15 is a DEFRA approved stove for use in smoke control areas.
The DB15 has been independently tested with the above fuels and meets the requirements of EN 13240. However you must ensure any and all connecting flue pipe, adaptors. Chimney liner or chimney system used in the installation is approved for use with the intended fuel.


COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Danish inventor accused of torturing and killing Swedish journalist Kim Wall during a private submarine trip before dismembering her body is an intelligent man "with psychopathic tendencies," a prosecutor said as the murder trial opened Thursday.
He is charged with murder, dismemberment and indecent handling of a corpse for the way he disposed of Wall's body.
Prosecutor Jakob Buch-Jepsen said a psychiatric report has concluded that Madsen has "no empathy or feelings of guilt."
He started the 12-day trial by reading out the charges, describing in detail how Wall's body parts were found on the ocean bed. Madsen, wearing glasses and a dark shirt, listened quietly with his fists closed.
Madsen's lawyer, Betaina Hald Engmark, then formally entered a not-guilty plea to the murder charge.
Madsen denies killing Wall and says she died accidentally inside the UC3 Nautilus while he was on deck. However, he has admitted cutting her up before he "buried her at sea."
Buch-Jepsen said the cause of Wall's death has yet not been established. But he said Wall's blood was found on the military-style bodysuit that Madsen wore when he was arrested, and he also said that detectives found videos and texts about killing women on Madsen's laptop and an external hard drive.
Wall's parents were also present Thursday at the trial.
Members of the court were shown a drawing of the multiple stabs to Wall's torso. An audio file of a radio exchange between Madsen and maritime officials from Aug. 11 — the day after Madsen and Wall embarked on their submarine trip— was also played. In the recording, Madsen said he had let Wall off on an island, and that there were no injured persons aboard but only technical problems.
Buch-Jepsen said that after Madsen was arrested on land, forensic experts found dried blood on Madsen's nose — "blood that eventually was proven to belong to Kim Wall."
She studied at Paris' Sorbonne university, the London School of Economics and Columbia University in New York, from where she graduated with a master's degree in journalism in 2013.
Madsen was a co-founder of Copenhagen Suborbitals, a private aerospace consortium to develop and construct manned spacecraft.
After Wall left to meet Madsen, her boyfriend received several text messages from her. He started worrying when the messages stopped coming and eventually alerted authorities, who launched a search for the submarine, which didn't have a satellite tracking system.
Investigators found dried blood inside the submarine, and divers eventually found Wall's body parts in plastic bags held down on the Baltic Sea bed by metal pieces. Her torso had been stabbed multiple times.
The trial at Copenhagen's City Court ends April. 25.


FactCheck: Are insulin supplies really at risk from a no-deal Brexit?
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Labour's shadow chancellor says "4,000 homes will go" to make way for Heathrow expansion.
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Mrs May was forced into some embarrassing climb-downs that could come back to haunt her.
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The building of the old "masia" (farmhouse) can Miró currently hosts the Graduate School and the Doctoral School of the UAB. The masia can Miró is the only historical building on the UAB campus, remodeled in the late twentieth century by the prestigious architect Eduard Bru.
Fusion of tradition and modernity, the headquarters of the Graduate and Doctoral schools is an exemplary case of how to reconcile the preservation of heritage and the articulation of a functional space equipped with the latest technologies.
Masia Can Miró's history
The old "masia" is first documented in the year 1293. Until the mid-twentieth century, the building was home and the center of agricultural production of three lineages of peasant families: Noguera, Miró and Llobet. The Noguera remained propietors of the farmhouse from the thirteenth to the mid-fourteenth centuries and the first Miró documented are from the year 1434. They remained as owners of the estate until the twentieth century, when marriage changed it from the Miró to the Llobet.
Located between the Moronta Vale, the Puig Delmo mountain range and torrents coming down from the Galliners' range, the "masia" enjoyed a privileged position over farmland, streams and forests of the ranges. Wheat, spelt, oxen, cows, calves and donkeys were the economic products cultivated and bred by the original owners; later an important crop of vineyards was added.
Simultaneously with the farming activity, the "mas" was not immune to external events: wars, epidemics and social change and transformation. Several wars with France between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries left their mark in the place. Also problems with the soldiers of Castile and France, especially accommodation and taxes cuts, affected the Miró farmhouse. The wars of the "Segadors" (harvesters) and of "Separación" (segregation) had an impact on the region, especially since the Marimon, lords of the castle, were clear collaborators with the royal authority, often opposing the Catalan political institutions. Several oak forests, such as Can Miró's, had to be cut as a contribution for the construction of galleys and warships. Albeit reluctantly, like the other farmers of the term, the Miró had to contribute financially to the construction of the new parish church of Sant Martí de Cerdanyola.
Finally, the construction of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 1971 on the grounds of the estate Can Miró, marked the final disappearance of the "mas" remaining the old house as the last testimony, especially the main façade facing east. It is in this building, remodeled and expanded, where the Graduate School and the Doctoral School are housed, the foundation stone of which was laid on October 28, 1997.
(Text extracted from the book of historian from Cerdanyola Miquel Sanchez Gonzalez: Història del mas Miró, abans dit Noguera. Unpublished, 2001.)
(Photos: Various scenes of rural life in the former estate Can Miró, in the 30s of the 20th century.)
Series of photographs depicting rural life at the original masia Can Miró, during the decade of the 1930's:


As we walked back to the car, I felt so lighthearted. I had the best guy in the world with me right now and he is all mine. When we reached the car, my thoughts couldn't help but linger to Shane. What will I do? Just ignore him or what? I don't know, but ill figure it out later. Right now I just want to spend the day with Damon.
We got into the car and it was already almost dark. I suddenly grew tired and practically fell asleep on the spot, but I wasn't tired enough to believe that I didn't see her again. It's been a few days and I have had a lot on my mind recently, so she was more or less shoved into a box in the back of my mind. Well that was until she just took over my vision, appearing in the middle of the road.
I felt my eyes widen, almost to the point where I thought they would pop out of my skull, and I tried my hardest not to scream. That didn't go over too well with my brain and I practically screamed bloody murder out of sheer surprise. Damon instantly slammed on the brakes and I felt my body jolt, my arms instinctively going out in front of me to stop my head from slamming into the dashboard.
My vision was phasing so I knew that something was happening, but what? When I looked up to see if she was still there, I was met by disappointment when she wasn't. I slumped back against the seat, exhaled the huge breath I had been holding, and looked over at Damon. "What the hell was that about?!" he basically yelled at me.
"Just drive... I don't want to talk about it okay?"
"We aren't going anywhere until you explain to me why that just happened. What were you screaming at baby?" he started out harsh, but settled into his normal soothing voice.
I tried to reason with him because I really didn't want to bring him into all of this, it was too much especially after him just coming home. "I just thought that I saw something in the road, but it was just my imagination playing tricks on me since I'm getting a little tired." It wasn't a complete lie since I did see her in the road, but he doesn't need to know.
He gave me a suspicious look, but he didn't push me since he just sighed and started the car, continuing to drive home. It was a quiet drive, but not long after the little incident we stopped at a Starbucks since Damon was in need of caffeine. We both got our usual drinks and when we pulled out of the driveway, I knew something wasn't right. I felt it the entire way here, but I just thought it was the paranoia of seeing her again.
I tried to stop him, but it all happened so fast that I couldn't even catch it all. We were at a traffic light and we went when the light was green, but the last thing I heard was the screeching of tires and the sound of crunching metal.


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You Don't Have To Get Wet To Be A Sailor - Get A Dry Suit!
The dry suit keeps you warm from the start, by protecting you completely from the water.
As well as this, they enable you to where anything from thermals to a black tie suit underneath and never worry about it getting wet.
They are what they used in James Bond films, when he comes out of the water, tears the suit off and walks into a banquet.
They are made from plastics that mould around your body and are watertight. This is the major difference between a it and a wet suit.
They are very easy to put on even when wet.
Around the hand and neck is a neoprene like material that is still watertight, but allows you to use your fingers and to be able to see.
So it isn't 100% body watertight, but it covers the most important parts of your body that needs to be kept warm.
It has a inner plastic layer and an outer plastic layer. The inner plastic material covers your feet.
It can be uncomfortable to wear sometimes, because since it is watertight it is also airtight.
When you put it on there is still a lot of air left trapped inside.
To stop this from happenning, you would take the neck neoprene like material and open it.
Then bend your knees and try to push out as much of the air as possible.
By the end of it the suit will cling to your skin and be less baggy.
Very comfortable and looks stylish!
I hope you can make up your mind whether or not to choose to buy one. They are best used in the winter months when the water is ice cold and you want it nowhere near your skin.


Griffin Plaza is located at BB&T Field on the Thomas More campus. It is the main structure at the athletic complex that hosts football, soccer and track & field events.
Griffin Plaza houses offices for the football, soccer and track & field coaches, officials' locker rooms, a press box, a concession stand and restrooms for fans attending events at BB&T Field.
No pets are allowed in Griffin Plaza.


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With spacious and professionally designed cabins and a hospitable team of staff, Glory Cruise is ready to make your dream holiday come true. As you take your adventure to the World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, indulge in the deluxe cruise service. Cruise trip lasts for 2-3 days with option to extend available for charter cruise.
Cruise amenities include luxurious guest cabins with central air conditioning, well-equipped bathrooms, dining rooms and bars, conference facilities, sports and entertainment equipments.
Glory Cruise, with its beautiful design and deco style, accommodates 11 deluxe cabins, 6 suites with 4 combinable deluxe rooms to make family cabins. The large sundeck allows sunbathing as you appreciate the bay's gorgeous beauty. Glory is often recommended for its comfortable bed, quality cruise program, brilliant service on board and especially surpreme food served.
Glory Cruise without doubt is one of the best value cruise for your trip to Halong Bay.
Meet up with our tour guide at your hotel in Hanoi at 8:00AM then enjoy the drive to Halong City.
En route, capture beautiful sceneries of Vietnam with lush green paddy fields, romantic rivers and grandiose mountains. Reach Tuan Chau Wharf at noon and transfer to the vessel.
After listening to safety instruction and rom check-in, come back to the dining room for tasty Vietnamese lunch while the ship is sailing deeper into the Bay. The first destination of the journey is Tung Sau area, where you may learn about the process of making pearls or do kayaking to explore the area.
We later move to Titop beach for swimming (weather permits).
Return to the vessel, take a bath and refreshment. The dinner is ready by 7:00PM with Vietnamese and International Set dinner menu. For the rest of the night, you may either have a refined drink at the onboard bar or take part in team building activities with your family or friends. If weather allows, you can join in our exciting squid fishing time. Overnight and anchor in Luom Bo area.
Get up early to catch the first light of the sun rising over the bay and take part in Tai Chi class on the sundeck. After charging yourself full of energy with the light breakfast, our cruise continues to Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, which is the most beautiful and primitive cave of Halong. Spend approximately 1 hour there before returning to the vessel for packing up.
Enjoy the farewell party while the ship is moving back to Halong. Arrive at the pier by noon and get on our bus for the way back to Hanoi.
On the way back, stop at at a local rest-stop. Taking some souvenirs for your family and friends then continue the bus ride. Arrive in Hanoi at 4:30PM. Tour ends.
Children less than 5 years of age are FOC, sharing a room with parent/s.
Hi, after the trip, are you able to provide a transport to Ninh Binh?
can you pick me up at Hanoian Elite Home Hotel 35 Hang Ga ,Hoan Kiem Hanoi in 19 Jan?
Is lunch served on the 2nd day in the 2D1N itinerary?
Dear Mr. Vikas Kundalpady, Thank you for contacting us with your question! There will be brunch served on second day of the 2 day 1 nigh trip, preceded by light breakfast in early morning. The brunch will be held after you check out your cabin. If you have any other question please let me know!
I would like to make a booking for 2d1n. Will be staying in Bat Su Street, Hoan Kiem District. May I know how to arrange the Shuttle pick up from my hotel?
Hi do you collect from the Pullman in Hanoi?
Hi, After the cruise we plan to get the night train from Hanoi to Hue, can you drop us off at the railway station? Also what time will we be back in Hanoi? I would like to book for two adults and three children but the website will only allow me to select two children.
Hi, I would like to confirm that the free shuttle can pick us up at the Hanoi Space Hotel. Thanks!
Hi, I want to book for next Saturday night (1 night) but i have a flight on Sunday night at 7pm. Is it possible to get a transfer to the airport instead of Hanoi city on return? Also is pick up from the old part of town ok?
Hi, i'd like to start tour from Ha long city, It means that i dont need any shuttle bus from Ha Noi. If in this case, Can i get a discount for not getting ride of the bus?
Do you pick up from Blue Hanoi Inn Legend Hotel as well?
Hi can I check if free shuttle bus service available from Hanoi Diamond King Hotel on 1st march 2018?
Dear Mr. Indah, Thank you very much for your question! I confirm that our offer of free shuttle bus still available on 1st March 2018. We can pick up from Diamond King Hotel for sure. Have a good day!
I would like to ask if free shuttle and free kayak is still available on if we book for 21st Jan 2018. At the moment no bookings made. Also, if there is a free shuttle, possible to pick up from Hanoi old town hotel on 21st Jan,, but drop off at Hanoi holiday diamond on 22nd Jan. Thank you.
Hi can I check if free shuttle bus service available from Hanoi Graceful Hotel on 20th dec 2017?
Hi, would like to confirm if the free shuttle bus service still valid? I am checking if pick up available at Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2.
Hi, I would like to confirm that the free shuttle can pick us up at the Silk Path Boutique Hotel. Thanks!
Hi, Does the pickup from Hanoi include Authentic Hanoi Hotel?
Is it possible to be picked up from Hai Phong airport with a 10:40 am arrival time to Hai Phong?
Hi I'm interested to join the cruise. From the page my understanding that shuttle from Hanoi is included. May I know at which area I have to stay, and what time will the guess be picked up?
How many beds are in the family deluxe room. I am looking for a cruise for a group of 3 adults. We would like to have separate beds. thank-you.
Hi, we are considering the 3 day tour from this Tuesday (5th Sep). Can we please get a pick up from our hanoi hotel and then at the end get dropped off at Hanoi airport? Thank you.
Hello I will be taking the glory legend cruise I wil be staying at the hanoi focus hotel, would you be able to pick me up or do I have to meet you somplace?
My hotel is Hanoi La Selva Hotel. Can I use pic-up service at my hotel? or should I go to so other hotel that's near the lake?
Hi, I wonder if you can offer pick-up service at my hotel which name is THE RAPIS HOTEL. Please Let me know, Thank you.
LAPIS HOTEL is just name of where I booked. The address of it is 21 Tran Hung Dao Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi. May I get a pick up service?
Hi, we will stay at 36 Le Duc Tho Street,Hanoi, Vietnam,10000(Crown Plaza). Is it possible to pick us up and drop off at our hotel? and is it free service??
Dear Sir/ Madam, Thank you for your question. Glory Legend has a total of 17 cabins. Kayaking is included on the first day of the trip and will be held at Luon Cave area. The walking tour can be booked before or after your cruise trip and it is total up to you to decide. If you have any other questions please let us know!
I saw that you offer free shuttle bus. So let me check the service is available. I booked my hotel 'Hanoi Emerald Waters Hotel & Spa' in '47 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam 10000'. Is it possible to use the service?? Thank you.
do you have air conditioned on this cruise?
Hi do you do vegan meals?
Hello. I have a group of 7 adults. We planned to have 3 rooms with two adults in each. Can we get an additional bed in one of those rooms to accommodate the 7th?
Hi, 1) Do you pick up free from Golden Moon Suite Hotel? 2) How is the free Hanoi walking tour going to be arranged after the cruise when we come back and where will we be taken to? 3) Are bottled water given for each day? 4) Any squid fishing with equipment provided and included in the cabin fees? Thank you.
Dear Kemmy, Thank you so much for your email and please kindly find my comments as below: 1- We offer free of charge shuttle bus transfer with pick up and see off within Hanoi Center/ Hanoi Old Quarter area. 2 - About our walking tour, it may be too late for you to join the tour after return from Halong Bay trip as we only can arrange morning tour at 08.00Am and afternoon tour at 02.00PM. Our walking tour start at our office at 72 Hang Trong street. 3- We only offer 01 bottle of water per person for 2days 1night inside your cabin for the cruise trip. For the other drinks, you can buy and pay directly on board. 4- Squid fishing offer free of charge. Thank you!
I'd like to reserve a room for 4 adult(Family). And I saw that there is 2 options, 2 deluxe rooms or family deluxe (4 pax) room. Both rooms look good. but I wonder how many bathrooms are there in the family deluxe (4 pax). Cause I think one toilet is a little uncomfortable for us.
As we will be staying in Halong Bay, would you still provide a free shuttle from our guesthouse?
Hi there, We are three people and our hotel is Heart Hotel (11B Hang Hanh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi). Is our hotel within your pick-up service provided area? Also, I'm wondering if the cost includes Halong entrance fee surcharge (If it does not, I need to reconsider making this booking). I look forward to hearing form you. Thank you.
I'm looking for a cruise that stops at one of the fishing villages--preferably Cua Van. Does this cruise do that, or could you recommend one that does?
Hi, can Deluxe cabin used for 2 adults and a 15-year teen? How to calculate the fee? Is it include all costs? Thanks.
Hi My husband and I are looking at going on the 2 days 1 night cruise on July 29th. We are wanting to see if we can take the shuttle bus the day before and stay a day in Halong bay the day before and head back to Hanoi after the cruise. Is that possible?
Dear Ms. Jennifer Johnson, Thank you for contacting us and we can surely arrange you to take the shuttle bus the day before. However please prepare to get to the pier yourself on the 29th as we cannot pick up in Halong Bay area! If you have any other question please let me know!
Hi, may i know if you do pick up from little hanoi deluxe hotel?
Is it possible to pick up from / to Hanoi Hoa Duong Hostel (01 Hang Mam Street,Hoan Kiem District, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, , Vietnam)?. Thanks. YH Lee.
Hello there, Just wondering on a couple things. The Free shuttle will pick up from any hotel in old quarter? On the way back to Hanoi would it be possible to get dropped off at the airport? or do we have to go back to the hotel we were picked up at? Where do we get dropped off? And are the rooms quiet? or can you hear generators and such? Thank you!
Dear Mr. Chris, Many thanks for your question. Glory cruise bus can surely pick up from Skylark hotel, pick up time is between 7:30am and 7:45am. If you have any questions please let me know!
Hi, me and my friend are very interested in your cruise! But we have one questions, we come in 5person/pac. We are about to order a room with 2person + 1person. Is adult can be considered as 2+1 or we need extra bed charges ?
Hello, we are a family of 5 (but young kids of 5,7,8). Our we permitted to stay in the family room of 4 as our youngest will happily share our bed and we prefer to be in one room with them all being so little.
Hello! My family and I are looking at booking a Ha Long Bay cruise in early July. (Two teenagers and two adults.) We are thinking of booking two seperate Glory Suites, would it be possible to book them next door to each other? Thanks!
Hi we are looking at booking the family suite / Glory legend for 2 adults + 2 teenagers for 16th July 2d / 1n 1. is this 2 rooms, with 1 x double + 2 x twin? 2. we will be getting the train from Hue arriving 05:30am. What do you recommend for pickup / transfer (we will be pretty tired)?
hello I am interested in booking a cruise with you guys! I will be arriving to Hanoi around may 22 at night time! Should I book a hotel near the old quarters to spend the night and then book a cruise with you guys the next day for the shuttle pick up? Also on that next day, should i check out of the hotel and take all the luggage I have with me onto the cruise. I will be having a large suitcase and a carry on and I don't know if that is appropriate to bring on the cruise or where to put that. Thank you.
Dear Ms. Christle, Thank you very much for your question. We are sorry that the bus can only pick you up from Hanoi Old Quarter. Therefore you can take a taxi from the airport to our office (latest pick up is at 8:00am) for boarding the shuttle bus. For hotel recommendation, you can consider Hanoi Morgans Hotel or Church Boutique Hotel or Oriental Suites hotel. All of them are high quality for reasonable price. If you have any other questions please feel free to let me know!
I want a reservation for 5 people on may 5. Can I get a shuttle near Hanoi University? Does the cruise include WiFi?
Hi, just wondering can I stay at any hotel in Hanoi? Is there any particular place that I have to stay in order to take shuttle bus?
Hello there, i'm interested in the 3days tour in march, however, I see in the itinerary that we are due to arrive back to Hanoi 4:30pm. How accurate is this timing? as I would arrange for a flight that same evening.
Hi, i just have a question about the bus shuttle that take us from hanoi to halong and back, does it has a bathroom? thanks!
Hi, Is it possible to bring our suitcases and be picked up at our hotel in Hanoi and after the 3 day cruise be brought to Ninh Binh? Thanks!
Good day, just like to check if the Somerset Grand Hanoi (No 49 Hai Ba Trung Street) is inside one of the pick up hotels for the shuttle service to Halong bay?
Hello it is my first time travelling to vietnam, so I do not know where is the old quarter. The hotel we reserved is Hotel Emerald Waters in Hanoi(47 Lò Sũ, Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội). do you provide a pick up service?
Dear Ms. Victoria, Thank you for contacting us and yes, we can arrange different food for you thus please no worries about it. Instead of seafood we can prepare meat or chicken as alternative. If you have any other questions please let me know!
Dear Mr. Thomas, Many thanks for contacting us with your question. We can pick you up from any hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter, included Meracus Hotel as you mentioned. If you have any questions please let us know!
Dear Kelsy, Thank you very much for contacting us. It's great to know that you choose Glory Legend for your trip. The visit to Titov Island is included for both 2 day and 3 day trip on Glory Cruise. If you have any other questions please let me know!
Hello, I'm thinking of trip with my nephew on Nov.20-21. My nephew's birthday is Nov.16 and he becomes 5 year old. So, if I want to book the cruise on Nov.20-21, I have to charge 75% of adult fare for my nephew, am I right?
Hi, I am interested in Halong Bay Cruise. May I check with you how long in advance do I need to make the booking if I would like to travel in December? Thank you.
Hi, I am just wondering if we can be pick up in the Hanoi airport? we will be arriving at 5:00 am, if you, can is there additional charge for that pick up ?
Hello~! I am just wondering that you have any insurance for guest and your cruise hotel? because there are no mention on the website. By the way other cruise hotels are mention it. Another question is, is it possible to drop off another location hotel instead picked up hotel first because we are going to stay another hotel after get back Ha Long bay tour. But it would be also near by Hoan Kiem lake. is there any extra charge if I do this?
Hi Chantal, Thank you very much for contacting us and I understand that weather is a cause for concern for visitors to Halong Bay. Please see our policy on cancellation due to bad weather below: 1/ If the tour is cancelled in advance with prior notice, full refund will be made. 2/ If the tour is cancelled midway through, you will be charged for service already use (such as shortened cruise trip, or breakfast, or shuttle bus, whichever applies in specific case). I hope this information addresses well your question. Please feel free to let me know if you have any other questions please let me know!
All the tour informations (not just this one) say that the tours end around 4pm or 5pm at Hanoi. Can I rely on this information? I plan to take flight at the evening (around 8pm or 9pm) to Da Nang and I don't want to miss the flight or be in big rush.
Dear Ilona, Thank you so much for your email and our bus will return to Hanoi Center at around 04.30 - 05.00PM thus it is alright for you to take the flight at around 08.00 - 09.00PM. No worries.
hi.. we're on group..10 person.. our flight arrive on hanoi 8.30 am.. so it's possible for we to join the same day 2 daytour and pickup at the airport??
Dear Sumiati, Thank you for your email. As your plane arrives at 8:30am, it will took another 30-60 minutes to complete all the procedures such as luggage collection and if arriving from another country, you need to clear customs too. I am afraid you cannot make it for the cruise trip that day. Therefore, I recommend you to go to Hanoi for an overnight stay and leave for the cruise the next morning. If you have any questions please let me know!
Hi, do you have an option for a shuttle transfer from Hai Phong or do all transfers take place from Hanoi?
Hi, Just wondering if there's any other food available apart from seafood, As of allergies.
Dear Jake, Thank you for contacting us! We can surely prepare special food based on your preference. Non-seafood menu is available during our meals too. If you have any other questions please let me know!
Dear Jasna, Thank you very much for contacting us and please kindly find my answer to your question below: 1/ December is the best time to visit Halong Bay, especially the first half of the month when it's not too cold and there are fewer tourists 2/ The price is $125/person or $250/ for 2 persons, including round trip transfer by shuttle bus 3/ From Hoi An, please go to Danang and fly to Hanoi. Then it's 3.5 hour bus trip from Hanoi downtown to Halong Bay. If you have any other questions please let us know!
Hi, Does the journey back drop us back to hotel if staying at Hanoi Hibiscus Hotel?
Dear Cecilia, Thank you for contacting us! Our shuttle bus can pick up and drop off at the hotel you mentioned for sure. If you have any questions please let me know!
Dear Jungmi, Thank you for your question! Our shuttle bus can only pick up and drop off at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter which is 40 minutes from the airport. You can get a taxi to our office at 7:30am to be picked up. I hope that helps!
hi, do your cabins offer air conditioning? also, does your itinerary cover most of the must-go places along halong bay? thanks!
Hello, Does the journey back drop us off back at our hotel? Or in the city centre?
Dear Nicole, Thank you for contacting us! The shuttle bus can drop you off at your hotel, if it's in Hanoi Old Quarter area. Drop off time is around 4:30-5:00pm. If you have any questions please let me know!
HI! Can i use two double beds in family suit for 4 peoples? I want to make a reservation for 4 adults, so do you have any recommendation?
Dear Suhyeon, Many thanks for contacting us. We can surely arrange you 2 double bed in the family suite. Glory Legend's family suite is an ideal choice for family with 4 adults. If you have any other questions please let us know!
I'd like to book the family suite (3pax) for 3 adults, but I can only select maximum 2 adults for one room. Please let me know 3 adults for one room.
Dear Bomi, Thank you for your question about Glory Legend cruise! You can now select the room with 3 adults and our website will show several options (either a room combination or family suite for 3 adults). I hope this helps!
I am a bit confuse with description in price for family suites. is it 480 USD for 4 pax or 2 pax?
Dear Wicac, Thank you for your question and I am sorry about the confusion you may have. We have 2 types of family cabins, for 3 adults ($400) and for 4 adults ($480). The price is for 3 adults and for 4 adults respectively. If you are 2 adults and wanting to take a family room, the charge of $400 still applies as it is the minimum charge. I hope this information is helpful for you!
Hi, I understand that 3 person can stay in a deluxe cabin. Can I know how much does the 3rd person cost for the deluxe cabin? Thanks!
Hi, Since the Family Suite (3 pax) comes with 1 double bed and 2 single beds, does that mean, with an extra mattress, it can room 5 adults? Is USD 690 for 1 of these suites, 3D2N?
Dear YS, Thank you for your email! We have 2 rates: family deluxe for 3 persons and family deluxe for 4 persons. If you want to stay 5 adults in one family suite, the cost will be cost of 4 adult + 1 extra mattress. The cost is $890 + 200 = $1090, including round trip transfer by shuttle bus. If you have any other questions please let us know!
Hi, Does the deluxe cabin come with a balcony? Can 3 adults stay in 1 cabin?
Is kayaking included in the 2 day 1 night trip?
Hi John! Kayaking is included for both 2 day and 3 day itinerary of Glory Cruise. There is no extra fee for this activity.
Hi, does deluxe cabin on Glory Legend Cruise has a balcony?
Hi Helen, Thanks for your question. On Glory Legend Cruise, only suites cabin have private balcony. Deluxe cabins do not have a balcony but come with big window for seaview.
All crews were excellent and tried very hard to make me happy. I really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. The food was abit bland, need more spice.
Everything was great. All the crew provided good service. For the dinner, we thing it's more suitable for the fish to be served first because when we ate all other dishes, we already full and hard for me to finish the fish.
What I like most about the trip is the peace and quiet. I like that only wifi on top deck. It's nice to have a break from technology. All staffs were very nice, the room was beautiful and spacious, beds are very comfortable. However, drinks were very expensive even in happy hour. We would have bought more if they are cheeper.
It was nice to have such a humorous guide like Lee with us. The cabin, the staff, food ect... was amazing. Fantastic trip!


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News from the town of Dreamstone, a fictional RP town based on the Europa shard of Ultima Online.
Wednesday moon saw a grand meeting with The Guardians of Nujelm at the Laughing Lich Tavern. The Knights of Virtue also attended the meeting, and the ale ran smoothly.
We talked of crushing the Orcs, and how that with these new alliances, the Horde will soon be pushed back. Again we urged our Allies to send us word as soon as they were threatened by the evils that they encounter.
Since those early encounters, the orcs have grown stronger and with every raid the town�s defences were proving less able to cope with the attacks� As a precaution the very young and elderly citizens were escorted from the town one night and moved to the safety of Yew. Those who remained were either wielding arms and magic against the invaders or trying to dowse fires and repair damage around the town.
By mystical means we arrived at Dreamstone. "A good days training, that", I exclaimed to Kalin as we took the final few steps toward the Tavern.
Footsteps, voices. Whirling around, I saw three strangers, and from the insignia on their uniform I saw they were of The Knights of Virtue.
"Hail, greetings to ye travellers" was our welcome.
"We be looking for Lichs" one of their number said.
"Then look no further South of here for they grow in number there".
Kalin and I escorted the travelling Knights across the road to the Lichs abode.
A grunt and a snort. Foul odour. It could only be the Orcs. We could hear rustling in the wood, and the loud clomp of heavy feet.
Suddenly, from the woods emerged a throng of Orcs.
Aside from the snorting and grunting came the words "Diz iz UrkRok! Humiez Nub alluwed!"
"Begone pestilence, you will leave!" I shouted.
High on my steed I pushed and shoved at them, even grabbing one to push them away.
"Shuu Pezki Humiez Shuu, Diz UrkRok Nub led me see lat ere agen"
Bracing myself for a blow, I armed my weapon and again demanded their removal: "As long as the Defenders stand, this town is safe from your kind. Now remove thyselves or prepare to die!"
"De tuwn belungz tu uz!" was the swift reply from what I believe to be their leader.
The Orcs run fast into battle, Kalin could hardly react as he felt the sheer force of the horde on him.
Weapon raised I charged at the leader, thrusting at the Orc.
Unconciousness came quickly for me.
Upon waking I saw smoke bellowing from the rooftops. Treading wearily on the cold wet grass, I stumbled toward the town, or what remained. Standing infront of the burning tavern I collapsed.
Dreamstone was burnt and sacked.
In the early hours of yesterday morning, the last customers of the Laughing Lich were just leaving, leaving Solstice, Ailsa and I with the Drow Menel Ithilkir alone in the tavern, discussing the terms of Molly's release [see News "A Challenge, a Betrayal, and a Kidnapping" below].
The silence of the surrounding forest was abruptly broken by the sounds of hoofbeats crashing through the undergrowth, and rapidly growing louder. Troubled, we ceased our negotiating and looked to the south. Very soon horsemen broke cover from the trees and spread out across the lawn in front of the tavern. More and more appeared, until we counted some dozen or so heavily armed and rough looking characters surveying the tavern. As we stepped out onto the patio, one of them rode forward, but stopped abruptly when the last patron to leave the tavern, a young lass with the badge of a Shadowlord, began taunting him and his followers. The horsemen quickly grew angry, and with a laugh, the Shadowlord spurred her horse and galloped further into the town, hotly pursued by all twelve of the brigands. They returned shortly after a fruitless chase, and the Drow with us berated them for their incompetence, an episode that we enjoyed immensely.
Soon after however, their leader, the follower of Queen Leia of the Spectral Court calling himself Angeuls Moon began his usual tactic when in our town, gazing around himself like a lord surveying his realm, and making taunts and half-threats to those that confronted him. I stood before him and asked his business in our town, but was not surprised to receive nothing but drivel in reply. Adopting our usual tactic in these situations, I began once more mocking his mistress, the so-called Queen Leia. As expected, Moon rapidly lost his temper, and started shouting the words of a spell. Raising my bow I stood my ground and loosed arrow after arrow as fast I was able towards him and his horse as they leaped and plunged around me. His magic burned and sickened me but I kept firing despite the pain and nausea, and saw him almost fall from his horse, before wheeling and galloping into the trees. Unmounted, I was unable to follow him and loose the final arrow that would have sent him to his maker, so I limped back towards the tavern, where his followers had sat like wolves watching the fight. Some minutes passed before Moon returned, galloping back onto the lawn and immediately flinging another spell in my direction. Adopting the same tactic, I stood firm and maintained a steady fire of arrows. This time he was injured even worse than before, and in fury shouted to his brigands "Kill Them!". At this his followers fell upon us, four to one. Ailsa and I fell quickly, whilst Solstice was able to evade the initial rush and kept up a brave fight for some time before finally falling to the axe of Terr, the Aqileia champion.
So ended another episode, clearly demonstrating yet again that the whelps that fawn and cringe at the feet of their Drow masters live only to fight, and only when they outnumber their foe massively.
Shortly after his shaming in Dreamstone, the arrogant Drow known as Menel Ithilkir delivered a challenge to Boromir, one of the staunch defenders of our town. The Drow's reasons for such an action were not known, and caused some concern. Alas, we learned all too soon what lay behind his words.
Last week the Laughing Lich tavern had the misfortune to receive as guests two dark elves from Naeloth, Menel Ithilkir and Olath Velg'larn. As seems to be the custom with folk from that cursed town, these two came professing friendship and a simple desire to visit our town and sample the ale at the tavern. Of course, this veneer soon slipped, first with insults about the quality of our ale, then to open hostility to the other patrons.
I was disturbed to see Menel begin eyeing Molly, the young barmaid, as she went about her work. A glance around the room reassured me that the others present had noticed this too, as the atmosphere became tense. Insult followed insult, and I take pride in the fact that despite the taunts and threats, our warriors sat impassively. We would not lower ourselves to the level of this filth that had invaded the tavern. Soon however, bored, and perhaps drunk, one of the Drow slipped behind the bar and made a grab for Molly, mutternig that she would make a fine slave, and trying to pull her with him. A single nod and the folk of Dreamstone gave vent to the anger that had been building up all evening. Boromir attacked immediately, and Thorn and Llew leaped to his aid. Unable to get close in the crush behind the bar I grabbed my bow and let fly into Olath the mage at close range. He fell quickly, as Menel knocked Boromir to the ground and made a dash to the other side of the room. He tried to hide, but soon fell to our swords.
The shaken Molly took her leave soon after, as we healed our wounds and tried to calm our anger at such an outrageous affront to our hospitality.
Last night, a meeting was held between representatives of Dreamstone and her allies - the Skara Brae Rangers, The Alliance and the Duchy of Trinsic. We gathered to discuss our troubles in Dreamstone, in particular those originating from the Ilythiiri Dobluth Empire and their allies, and how best we could prepare and defend ourselves against our enemies.
Just as we were nearing the end of our talks however, I heard something that sent a shiver up my spine. As I glanced out of the window I almost had to force my heart to keep beating as a portal appeared at the front of the Tavern and a great army of Drow and their allies from Naeloth arrived in Dreamstone. Members of the Spectral Court and Outcasts of Eldamar also gathered with them. I collected my mount and went to meet our visitors.
Once gathered, they journeyed to Fire Isle and made their way to the very heart of the dark city itself. Soon a sea of Drow and their allies rushed out and a long and arduous battle began. Drow attacked from almost every side it seemed, and our plans of victory slowly crumbled as the Drow and their allies fought relentlessly against our attack and once more brought us to our knees. Many of their defenders fell, but they managed to survive with the strength to beat us back until we had no choice but to admit our defeat once more. We returned home with the wounded and weary, leaving the healers to do their work.
As the last of the tavern staff finished their evening's work and set off on their journey home we received word from a messenger that the leader of the Skara Brae Rangers, a gentleman by the name of Grim was to visit us to discuss an alliance with Dreamstone. He brought with him a new ally of the Rangers, one by the name of Drago of the Duchy of Trinsic. After the initial greetings, we returned to the comfortable surroundings of the tavern to discuss the alliance in more detail.
Drinking the last of Elvira's fine cider we discussed our situation in Dreamstone, it's situation close to the orcish settlement and the town of Nohkmahr and the recent encounter with Drow outcasts in Spiritwood. It seems we share a common enemy already in the outcasts, our other neighbours having yet to show open agression towards us enough to warrant a full war. And so it was agreed on both sides that an alliance should be formed between Dreamstone and the Skara Brae Rangers, and their sister guild the Skara Brae Questors. After further discussions with Drago, about whom we initially knew less, it became clear that here too was a kindred spirit. An alliance was therefore signed between Dreamstone and the Duchy of Trinsic. As glasses were filled and raised in a toast, the agreements were sealed and we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with our new friends.
An eventful evening at the Dreamstone tavern began with a visit by the fair Elvira, bringing as asked samples of her cider, along with a fine selection of food to accompany it. Among those lucky enough to be on hand to enjoy the tasting were the Rangers Ailsa of Marlit and Dacado, and Dreamstone citizens Bormoir, Shadow, and myself. Tired after a long fight with a lone brigand, another citizen Tigers Eye took her leave early.
We sat around the bar, helping ourselves to pitchers of the most delicious and refreshing cider I ever tasted. Chatting with Elvira, it turned out that she makes the cider to a recipe by her late husband, who was killed tragically by an ettin some time ago.
The cider was a huge success, and soon the tavern was resounding with hiccups and laughter. A deal was struck, and delivery of a barrel of cider arranged for the following day.
As we chatted, a blue moongate abruptly sprang into life on the lawn outside the tavern. Despite the strength of our brew, we rapidly sobered up as one after another, eight armed and mounted figures appeared within the gate and stepped out, facing the tavern.
I recognised one of the riders from Spiritwood, a man of whom I have heard more bad things than good. Muttering a quiet warning to Boromir, I stepped out onto the porch with Ailsa and Dacado to greet the visitors.
A tall woman, striking to look at and pale as the moon sat astride her mount and watched me as I spoke words of welcome. Her expression carried an aloofness, even a vague amusement as I invited them to stable their horses and come inside. Despite my introductions, she did not deign to announce herself. I learned later that she is Leia, self-styled Queen to a group of dark followers.
The two Rangers took their leave to return to Spiritwood, thanking Elvira for the cider and bidding all farewell. Soon afterward, Angel, Solstice and Greaty joined us.
Drinks were served, and the newcomers seated themselves around the tavern. We exchanged small talk, but an air of tension had replaced the jovial atmospehere of minutes before. Leia herself seemed calm and assured, speaking pleasantly to us. One of her followers however, the man I had recognised, managed to inject a touch of veiled malice, half-hidden threats in everything he said. His speech could not have gone unnoticed by his companions, and they were not apparently concerned at the offence he was causing amongst us.
What occured next is difficult to explain. The visitors began speaking of livestock, and blood, and their leader requested that I hold out my wrist that she could prove her trustworthiness. As to the livestock, I can only guess what was in the minds of these people. But I suspect that she was testing me in some way that I cannot understand. Thinking back on how close I came to offering this woman my arm, I shudder with revulsion. But just as she was about to take hold of me, I heard a low voiced mutter "if he strikes me, kill him". I know not who mouthed those words, but they were sufficient for me to back off and hurrieldy replace my mail sleeves. Speaking of her offence at my lack of trust, Leia ordered her lackeys to confront me. A mage stood before me, speaking chilling words of power. A warrior stood at my back, weapon drawn. The fight exploded, spells, steel and poison flashing in the enclosed space, until one by one we fell before their greater numbers.
Later, as we regained our souls, Leia and her followers were nowhere to be seen. Elvira still sat shocked and dazed at the table. The burnt smells of magic and the sickly sweet stench of nightshade hung in the air, but the tavern was peaceful once again.


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Ryerson ranks second on sugar baby website
by Brooklyn Neustaeter April 12, 2017
written by Brooklyn Neustaeter April 12, 2017
Being a university student in Ontario comes at a high price. Tuition rates are some of the highest in the country and with the current rent crisis, housing in downtown Toronto is unaffordable for students working at minimum wage.
For some, being able to afford the high cost of living in the city while attending university means becoming a sugar baby.
According to SeekingArrangement.com, a growing number of Ryerson students are becoming sugar babies to pay for post-secondary education costs.
The company's annual list of "Fastest Growing Sugar Baby Schools" in Canada was released earlier this year.
The University of Ottawa was ranked third, Ryerson University came in at second and the University of Alberta topped the list at number 1.
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Ryerson ranks second for the total number of students on Seeking Arrangement. (Courtesy SeekingArrangement.com)
Currently, Ryerson has the second highest number of students registered on Seeking Arrangement. University of Toronto has the most and University of Ottawa is third.
Bailey*, a first-year student who was a sugar baby before coming to Ryerson, said she's not shocked that the university has one of the highest rates.
"I'm not necessarily surprised that Ryerson has [one of] the highest student signups because I just think living in Toronto is the most expensive thing," said Bailey.
Bailey was a sugar baby for approximately a year and had three arrangements made during that time.
She said she was introduced to the sugar baby lifestyle through a friend and wanted to make enough money in a short amount of time to afford her rent and schooling for her first year of university.
"I never did it for shoes or bags or clothes. It was because I knew I was moving to Toronto and that's an expensive thing," said Bailey. "It's all gone towards paying my rent and textbooks."
When it comes to tuition, the Ryersonian previously reported that Ryerson has one of the lowest overall tuition rates in Ontario, but it's still higher than other provinces.
In addition, tuition isn't the only thing contributing to Ryerson students' debt.
Susanne Nyaga, the incoming Ryerson Students' Union (RSU) president, said that it's a combination of factors that contribute to students finding alternative ways to make money.
"Affordable housing is very, very hard to come by. Food costs in the downtown core are at high rates. When we look at tuition, that's also at a high rate … Everything is at a high rate and not very accessible for somebody who's coming from a low economic status," said Nyaga.
But if tuition rates decreased, she said that would start to help students combat their debt.
"The university needs to look at how to cut tuition costs and make sure students aren't sacrificing a meal to pay for a class," said Nyaga.
For Amy*, a first-year Ryerson student, being a sugar baby has let her live a life of luxury while being a student.
"Being a sugar baby has helped me save a lot of money that I wouldn't have been able to," said Amy. "Basically [being a sugar baby] has helped me live a lifestyle I wouldn't have been able to otherwise."
Amy has been a sugar baby on and off for a few years and says she got into it because she was more interested in the lifestyle of being a sugar baby than the money.
"I promote being safe and doing whatever you're comfortable with. It's more about being pampered and having fun. It's different than being an escort," said Amy, adding that she doesn't have sex with her partners. "A lot of the people I've met at Ryerson have opened up to me about either doing it or wanting to do it and it's a lot more common than people realize."
Nyaga said that Ryerson having one of the highest sugar baby rates may have something to do with its location.
"When we're looking at the high signup [rate] of sugar babies at Ryerson in comparison to other schools, we also need to understand the dynamic[s of it].
"With Toronto being a huge metropolitan [area] … It's very different than other suburban atmospheres like Guelph or Waterloo or Western," she said.
Bailey agreed, citing the location as a middle ground for these types of arrangements to work successfully.
"In Toronto, it's a lot more accessible to find rich, successful men that are willing to have this type of arrangement," said Bailey. "All the businessmen are more drawn to Toronto and us as Ryerson students just happen to be in Toronto as well."
* names have been changed
Brooklyn Neustaeter
Brooklyn is a Toronto-based journalist with a bachelor degree in journalism from Ryerson University. She is currently a freelance reporter for a variety of news outlets, covering business, tech, lifestyle and entertainment.
Her goal is to provide an authentic voice to all her stories and push herself as a journalist each day. She is fascinated by all mediums of news, from print to digital to broadcast, and tries to evolve herself with each outlet.
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Brooklyn is a Toronto-based journalist with a bachelor degree in journalism from Ryerson University. She is currently a freelance reporter for a variety of news outlets, covering business, tech, lifestyle and entertainment. Her goal is to provide an authentic voice to all her stories and push herself as a journalist each day. She is fascinated by all mediums of news, from print to digital to broadcast, and tries to evolve herself with each outlet.
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So why not be honest about it? Call it what it is, prostitution.


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ATLANTA - The Senate gave final legislative approval Monday to two House bills that would ease restrictions on shipping wine into and out of the state and allow Internet purchasing.
The approval comes after four years of failed bills seeking to reconcile Georgia's wine shipping laws with a U.S. Supreme Court decision saying current laws discriminate in favor of in-state wine producers.
Georgians would be able to buy 12 cases over the Internet a year from any one winery, and wineries here would be able to ship directly to consumers in other states, under House Bill 1061, authored by Rep. Ron Stephens, R-Savannah. Online accounts would be set up with restrictions on age, verified by a third-party system with an adult's signature required to accept the shipment.
Farm-based wineries making wine with at least 40 percent Georgia-grown produce would be able to sell up to 24,000 gallons of wine - roughly 120,000 bottles - at wholesale inside the state if the winery first offers to sell its products through a wholesaler and gets rejected, under House Bill 393.
That bill, also authored by Stephens, allows such a winery to sell packaged wine and offer tastes at up to five wine-tasting sites. Sen. Renee Unterman, R-Buford, who sponsored the bills in the Senate, said the state's small wineries, of which there are more than 20, could use the boost the bill gives.
"It is a growing industry and one we need to promote for economic development," Unterman said.
Gov. Sonny Perdue, who can sign or veto the bills, has not expressed an opinion, said Marshall Guest of the governor's press office.


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