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Today, with unexpected weather patterns doing the previously unprecedented, families need to have in place a minimum of seven areas of preparedness to survive. As such, many of them are applicable to most any scenario so here’s some advice and tips to help make your list battle-ready for most any eventuality.

    • Adequate Supply of Safe, Drinking Water

      Recent disasters such as the tsunami disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plan and the rural communities of West Virginia recently experienced what happens when their water supply became polluted with radiation (RAD) contamination or plain chemical leakage.

      Having large water containers for hygiene as well as for drinking purposes, along with a good, high quality water filtration system is utmost in helping survive any water scarcity emergency. Be certain to keep water supply out of basement if your region is subject to flooding or out of the sun if in a warm region.

    • An Adequate, Sustainable Food Supply

      There’s something about stressful emergencies that make people more hungry and thirsty than normal. Keep not only nourishing food in a storage or pantry area, but plenty of snacks for the kids and appropriate food on hand for any handicapped or elderly people. Don’t forget your family pets!

      Generally, a two or three-week supply is advisable either in cans or jars. Dehydrated or freeze-dried food, although more expensive, will also fit any emergency. Furthermore, don’t forget to plan where you’re going to do your cooking or heating: an outdoor grill, an inside gas-stove or over little fuel cans. Just do the planning now!

    • A Backup Electrical System

      Depending on your geographical region, even a small-size backup emergency generator is a minimum requirement. In an area with plenty of sun, then solar-power is an excellent but more expensive way to go.
      Be certain to have plenty of re-chargeable batteries charged by a solar battery charger; wood for a stove or fireplace; and/or a battery-run mini-fridge or cooler with a battery-charged fan, if need be.

    • Medical/Health Supplies

      Now is the time to have an extra supply of prescription drugs and over-the-counter (OTC) supplies on hand. Rubbing alcohol, bandages, antiseptics and an improvised first-aid kit should be easily accessible.

      Remember to allow for daily hygiene paper consumption and have a designated place to wash your dirty cloths-your washing machine may not be functioning.

    • Ready Transportation

      Having a ready serviced auto or truck with blankets, first aid kits, flashlights and even candy bars is a must. If need be, having snow tires and a full complement of tools is a good backup strategy.

    • Communications

      A telephone is good; however, a telephone with cellphones and a supply of pre-charged batteries are even better. Some have survived emergencies having their laptops battery-charged while accessing a satellite link system. In extreme cases, it is good to have a HAM radio on hand to be able to communicate locally with other HAM radio operators.

  • Protect Against Regional Freezes

    Every few decades, it seems that a region will endure a major cold streak. The damages to homes and other structures cost millions of dollars. According to Brother’s Plumbing of Toronto, a frozen pipe that bursts in your home could cost you personally over $10,000. Old pipes are the most vulnerable to this kind of damage. Consider in what ways your home could be vulnerable in times of cold and the solutions you might implement.

    1. Alternate Sources of Aid

      Having in place an address book with the phone numbers of several 24/7 pharmacies, neighbors, plumbers, electricians, ambulance service and the local police and fire departments, is advisable.

Whatever precautions you choose, some preparations are better than none in an emergency and certainly securing your family’s well-being has no price.

Hannah Whittenly is a freelance writer from Sacramento, California. A mother of two, Hannah enjoys writing on blogs of all niches.

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Samsung has accepted Nokia’s offer to buy out its stake in software firm Symbian, and Nokia now has acceptances from all Symbian shareholders to sell their shares.

Nokia said in June it would buy out other shareholders of UK-based smartphone software maker Symbian and make its software royalty-free to other phone makers in response to new rivals such as Google.

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Fan Fiction: WTF?

I recently had a conversation with a New York Times bestselling author (it was the highlight of my year so far) who told me many wonderful things and offered me quite a lot of great advice. One of the things that we discussed was the existence of fan fiction, which she herself has been a victim of? Honored with?

See, I don’t get the fan fiction thing. I didn’t realize it even existed until a few months ago and when I was having this conversation with this author (did I mention it was the best day ever?) it really struck me as bizarre. Why would someone want to write stories based on someone else’s characters? And then why would they turn around and put it on line for everyone to read? I truly do not understand and would love it if someone could enlighten me.

I would feel immensely weird if I took someone else’s ideas and used them in any way. I like to come up with my own characters in my own plots. I think that writing fan fiction is a total waste of time (for me anyway, as it is my goal to get published...well, further published). I mean, I guess I can see how there’s an argument for practicing or something but still, wouldn’t it be better to just make it up on your own?

I’m not sure how other authors feel. The one I was talking to didn’t seem too put out by it. I mean, other than the fact that we laughed about the absurdity and all, but this person wasn’t angry or offended. I have read blogs written by other authors who threaten lawsuits and whatnot. I can’t really say how I would feel about it if it happened to me or my characters.

I do feel icky though at the thought of doing it myself. It would never have occurred to me as an option to write based on someone else’s ideas.

On the other hand, I can see how tempting it could be take someone else's characters and do whatever you want with them...tee, hee.

So, what do you all think? What’s the point of fan fiction? Is it purely for entertainment? Some kind of strange homage to the author? Or is it so strange that authors have a right to get offended and take legal action? I’m just not sure what the right answer is. Although I do think it is awfully bizarre,I’m trying to keep an open mind.

  1. I think it depends on the person doing the writing. I've written fan fic (though not posted it online). The reason? Because I am a fan of the show (Supernatural in this case) and one day this story idea for the show hit me and wouldn't let go. I was trying to work on something else, but this idea just dug in until I couldn't focus on my own work.

    *Shrug* So I wrote it to get it out of my head.

    I've also thought that it wouldn't be a bad way to practice character voices (for me, this is more of a TV/movie thing than a book thing). There are shows where I know how characters talk, but writing that is different. So practicing with characters that I already know how they talk, rather than trying to create that individuality, is helpful in learning how to stay consistent. (Haven't tried it yet, but I think it could be a good idea).

    I don't read much fan fic, but I don't dislike it just because it exists. For me it doesn't take away from the initial work.

  2. I'm not a fan of fan fic myself, but I don't think there's a problem with it. I feel like most of the time it's people that are just so obsessed with the books/characters/world that the want more when more isn't available, so they make their own. I also wonder if a lot of those people wouldn't even be interested in writing their own things too. Hm. Really not sure of that one.

    As for authors. . . I'd be flattered someone was so into my world to want do more with it. But, as I've heard from other authors, I probably wouldn't read them. It might skew my thoughts, or people might THINK it skewed my thoughts.

  3. I have long not been a fan of fan fic, and finally decided to leave it with "to each his/her own." As a would-be novelist, I need to work on my own stories, and I'd like to eventually get paid. As a fan, I want to read the canon rather than anyone's random stories.

    But I can *almost* understand the urge. I finished Seanan McGuire's second book and I want more. Now. I want to sing songs about my longing. If I were someone else, I might write about her characters and share it with other fans. I'm not, so I'm thinking about world building around Native America, African American, and Irish myth--different from hers with my own flavor, but inspired by her work.

  4. I have a hard time understanding fan fic as well. I can't imagine ever using someone else's characters - it would just feel wrong. Although I do see Julie's point - sometimes a story just won't let go.

    I think most authors are flattered by it as long as the fan fic doesn't take their characters to some bizarre level that was never intended.

    As to how I would fee if someone did it to me? I guess I'll have to get published first and go from there. :)

  5. It's not my thing, but whatever floats your boat, I suppose.


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Renovated in December 2015, Tobu Hotel is a 7-minute walk from JR Shibuya Train Station and is located at the center of popular Shibuya area. Compact rooms include a fridge and free WiFi and wired internet access. This hotel is awarded Certificate of Excellence 2015 by TripAdvisor.

The air-conditioned rooms feature a clean, contemporary style, and come with a flat-screen TV and an air-purifier. Each has a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower.

The Harajuku and Omotesando areas are within a 15-minute walk from the Tobu Hotel, and to Meiji Jingu Shrine it's also a pleasant 15-minute stroll. The iconic Shibuya Crossing is a 5-minute walk away.

The 24-hour reception at Shibuya Tobu Hotel offers safety deposit services, as well as a luggage storage service before check-in and after check-out.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Shibuya Tobu Hotel has been welcoming guests since Sept 8, 2010

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  • Club Camelot
    0.1 miles
  • Ancient Egyptian Art Museum
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  • Shibuya Club Quattro
    0.2 miles
  • NHK Studio Park
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  • Tokyu Department Store
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  • Ruby Room Tokyo
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  • Nezu Museum
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  • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
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  • Japan Imperial Palace
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  • Tokyo Station
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  • Ikebukuro Station
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  • Narita International Airport
    39.3 miles
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    53.8 miles
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    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

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  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs JPY 3300 per day.
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  • Suit press
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  • Fire extinguishers
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  • Designated smoking area
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  • Heating
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Please note that there is no capacity for an extra bed in the Double Room with Small Double Bed and the Budget Single Room. Please contact the hotel in advance if you need to use an extra bed.

The full amount of the reservation must be paid at check-in.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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Bar is closed from Fri, Jun 19, 2020 until Wed, Mar 31, 2021

FAQs about Shibuya Tobu Hotel

  • Shibuya Tobu Hotel is 2.3 miles from the center of Tokyo.

  • Check-in at Shibuya Tobu Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Shibuya Tobu Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

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  • Yes, Shibuya Tobu Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Shibuya Tobu Hotel by:

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Those English cities that are voting in referendums on Thursday on whether to have directly elected mayors should look to London to see the benefits. The creation of the office of mayor 12 years ago has invigorated political life in the capital. It has given the city a high-profile champion, as well as a greater say in its own affairs. It has proved the adage that the closer power is to the people, the keener will be the people’s interest in politics. The current mayoral campaign has been a vibrant, cut-and-thrust affair, playing to packed hustings and attracting intense media interest.

Much of this is attributable to the personality of Boris Johnson, the Conservative candidate. He not only possesses that rare gift of being able to cheer us all up, but is also a unifying figure. His appeal to disaffected Labour voters shows that clearly enough. Yet he is unmistakably a Tory – indeed, he is one of the few senior Conservative figures prepared to make the moral case for lower taxes. The City of London has never had a more committed cheerleader and his eagerness to challenge the EU’s repeated attempts to clip London’s wings has been refreshing.

Mr Johnson has also shown himself to be a sure-footed administrator during his first term. In straitened times he won a good transport settlement, including guaranteed funding for the Crossrail project linking Heathrow Airport with Canary Wharf. He scrapped the dangerously anti-business western extension of the congestion charge zone, introduced his blue bikes, took bendy buses off the roads and put Routemasters back on them. He has opened up a debate on London’s desperate need for greater airport capacity, setting his sights high with his plans for a new third airport in the Thames Estuary. He was quick to take to task Heathrow’s operators when a snowstorm closed the airport (learning, perhaps, from one of his early mistakes when he failed to send London’s buses out after a snowfall and the capital ground to a halt as a consequence).

On policing, his other main responsibility, he eased Sir Ian Blair out of the commissioner’s office in Scotland Yard at the very earliest opportunity – on the day he took over the chairmanship of the Metropolitan Police Authority. This was a welcome move that ended an era of drift, politicisation and political correctness in the force. Mr Johnson has demonstrated similar boldness in the way he has been prepared to take on his own Government, often quite aggressively.

However, the truth about this election is that had Mr Johnson achieved little, he would still have been a far more attractive candidate than his main challenger. Labour’s Ken Livingstone has fought a wretched and dishonest campaign. Where Mr Johnson is by nature a unifier, Mr Livingstone is by nature divisive. His modus operandi is cynically to cultivate sectional and ethnic interests, not to speak for the whole of the community. An ugly strain of anti-Semitism has underpinned his campaign, while his loose relationship with the truth has been shocking in a man seeking public office. Even many staunch Labour supporters will find it difficult to support him when the polling stations open. It is instructive that the closing stages of the campaign have seen Labour removing Mr Livingstone’s name from its election literature. If Labour were to win tomorrow’s vote, it would be despite Mr Livingstone, not because of him.

The office of mayor in London is now well enough established to allow a serious debate to take place on an extension of powers. The holder is responsible for strategic policies on transport, policing, planning and development, housing, economic development and regeneration, culture and environmental issues. This is an important but limited portfolio. Surely the time has come to invest the mayor’s office with more responsibilities, notably for education and health. It is difficult to argue that the government of London should have more limited powers than the government of Wales.

As for Thursday’s election, a victory for Mr Johnson would be a tonic for London and the country. He has certainly earned the right to a second term and his popularity is all the more noteworthy given the slump in the fortunes of the Conservatives nationally. But this contest is about the man, not the party – it is about character and judgment. That is why the choice facing Londoners tomorrow is such a stark one. If Mr Livingstone were to return to City Hall, the resulting sense of depression would, we suspect, extend far beyond the capital.


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Boris Johnson said Britain’s economy has had its “Costa Concordia moment” and should continue on the course set by George Osborne.

Speaking at the Institute of Directors (IoD) annual convention, the Mayor of London said: “It’s fair to say that the UK economy has finally reached its Costa Concordia moment.

“Because after two-and-half years of parbuckling the labour is complete and the rotation has been accomplished and though the damage is still I think manifest, and the caissons have not yet been entirely drained of debt, I think you would agree that the keel is off the rocks and at last we can feel motion beneath.

He also made comparisions between the Labour party and the captain of the Costa Concordia, who is accused of accidentally running the ship aground and abandoning ship while passengers were still aboard.

“I have no inclination whatever to hand back the wheel to the people who were on the bridge when we ran aground. And to claim to have abolished boom and bust, they were frankly only half right,” he said.


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If you have a gap in your smile, you already know how missing teeth can compromise your confidence. Missing teeth can also cause a chain of adverse reactions to your oral health, including atrophy of the jaw. The absolute best way to avoid these problems, and restore the beauty of your smile, is with dental implants. Implanted in the jaw, dental implants are titanium posts that fuse to the bone, serving the function of a tooth root to provide lasting support for a restoration like a crown, bridge, or denture. You can learn more bout the available types of dental implants during a consultation at our offices in Boston and Waltham. Schedule an appointment by reaching out to us today.

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As implant technologies have improved in recent years, a growing number of types of implants have been introduced to the market. Mini implants, for example, are a type of implant that have a smaller diameter than traditional implants, and are often chosen to support dentures.

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Dental implants are essentially prosthetic tooth roots.

At Dental Associates of New England, we prefer traditional implants for their benefits. Although they require a greater number of procedures and longer healing period, our doctors feel that traditional implants' durability and predictability is better worth the investment in our patients' long-term health. Advantages of traditional implants include:

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  • Greater durability
  • Higher rate of success (fewer "failed" implants)
  • Less need for secondary surgeries

To place a traditional implant, a small incision is made in the gums, and a pilot hole is drilled into the jawbone. The implant is screwed into the bone, and the gums are stitched closed. During your second surgery, after healing is complete and the implant has fused with the bone, an incision will be made in the gum, and an abutment piece is connected to the implant. Lastly, your gums will be stitched together around the abutment, and allowed to heal over the next few weeks. When your gums have sufficiently healed, you will return to have your permanent restoration attached to the abutment piece.

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Traditional implants provide unparalleled security and can help patients avoid potentially embarrassing situations, like slipping or ill-fitting dentures. Implant-retained dentures are firmly held in place, so you can eat and speak with total confidence.

Implants are also an outstanding alternative for patients who need to fill in the gap from a few missing teeth. Traditional bridges require the alteration of the teeth next to the gap so a crown can be affixed to create the bridge. Implant-supported bridges rely solely on the implant, not than the teeth adjacent to the gap, so your healthy teeth will not need to be altered.

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Our team uses advanced technology to guide implant placement, increasing the longevity of the procedure's results. Our state-of-the-art ORTHOPHOS XG 3D advanced imaging x-ray creates incredibly accurate imagery, which allows for greater surgical precision when placing implants. Our practice is also proud to use the unique ASTRA TECH Implant System™ for optimal implant stability, as well as enhanced bone healing and reduced recovery times.

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By Thomas Gerbasi

Blame Manny Pacquiao.

It wouldn’t be fair to say Ishe Smith was content in his retirement from boxing following a February loss to Erickson Lubin, but the former junior middleweight world champion had moved on and was doing all the things necessary to avoid making a comeback.

“I hadn’t even gone to any fights,” said Smith. “I haven’t been to a fight or really even paid attention to boxing since I fought because I didn’t want to have that itch.”

Smith has been around the game too long to know that the only way to avoid a return was to cut off all contact with the sport. That’s not easy, especially for a fighter who, at 41, still may have some gas left in the tank.

Yes, he left the sport after three consecutive defeats, but before his stoppage loss to Lubin, Smith dropped competitive decisions to a pair of fighters who went on to become world champions in Julian Williams and Tony Harrison, and you’ll find more than a few people who believe he did enough to beat Harrison.

Yet you always like to see a fighter leave on his own terms, and that’s what Smith did.

But soon, his buddy Paulie Malignaggi got involved in the world of bare-knuckle fighting and had a high-profile bout with UFC veteran Artem Lobov in June. Then 40-year-old Manny Pacquiao had one of his best performances in years when he beat Keith Thurman in July. Around this time, Smith got contacted about a new bare-knuckle boxing promotion – Valor Bare Knuckle – led by MMA legend Ken Shamrock.

Some would call that the perfect storm.

So, on September 21 in New Town, North Dakota, Smith makes his bare-knuckle debut against UFC vet Estevan Payan.

“After Paulie fought, I didn’t really think much of it,” said Smith of making the move to the land of no gloves. “Then Manny fought and I saw how good he looked, and I started thinking about my last performance. I started questioning whether I could go out there and fight again. If he (Pacquiao) loses that fight, I’m not having this conversation with you right now. If he looked terrible, I’m not doing bare-knuckle or anything.”

But here he is, in a whole new world, starting over at 41. Needless to say, he got an expected response from his kids.

“They were like, ‘Really? You’re crazy. What are you doing?’” Smith recalls. “I can’t say they were receptive at first, but after sitting down and talking to them and telling them I still had the hunger to fight, they just wanted to make sure I’m healthy.”

Smith is healthy and as one of the sharpest minds in the game, he should have a future as an advisor to the next generation of boxers. But in the present, the Las Vegan is still a fighter. It didn’t leave his system in February, and it’s not going to leave his system anytime soon, especially if he’s successful next month.

That’s a big “if,” as we all saw Malignaggi’s debut in bare-knuckle boxing result in a loss to Lobov. But Smith has been picking Malignaggi’s brain for tips and insight, and also consulting the likes of renowned cutman Jacob “Stitch” Duran to know just what he’s getting into.

“Whenever I do something, I don’t ever want to get talked into doing something because I need money or I need certain things,” Smith said. “Whether it’s boxing, MMA or bare-knuckle, I want to make sure that I get all the information I need so I can be successful.”

Did he just say MMA?

“I’m crazy, man, so maybe MMA after that,” he laughs. “I just got that itch again, so I want to come out of this successful, then maybe MMA, maybe another boxing match, I don’t know. I hate being stuck on 29 (wins), though. That really bothers me. So I definitely want to go out and get another win (in boxing).”

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It does beg the question, with a nice break from the Lubin fight and the fire to come back being lit, why not traditional boxing, especially since he has the name and reputation to at least get one more enticing opportunity?

“If I go and box right now, let’s be real, I’m gonna be on the B-side,” he said. “And I haven’t been the luckiest guy on the B-side. I’ve got 11 losses, but if you look at those losses, a lot of those guys are either contenders, they fought for belts or they became champions, and a lot of those losses are debatable. So when I think about that, do I want to put myself through a rigorous training camp, come back, wind up on the B-side – and I haven’t been the luckiest with decisions anyway – and be in a position where I need a knockout?”

He makes a good point, but he’s never been known for his power, and now he’s going into a realm where having a one-hitter-quitter in your arsenal gives someone quite an edge when the bell rings. But Smith sounds genuinely excited about this new endeavor, and if he’s being told that he has to worry even more about his hands or getting cut, that’s not a concern at this point.

Hey, he was a pro boxer for 19 years.

“At the end of the day, it’s fighting, so I’m not worried about none of that,” he said. “I’m not worried about my hands; I’ve never had hand problems. I’ve done my due diligence to go out there and be successful. So there won’t be no excuses come fight night.”

But if that fight night is successful, Smith may have started a second chapter, one he already has a name for.

“The time is right for me to try something new,” he said. “This is not gonna be close to some of the paydays I’ve experienced in boxing. But it’s me wanting to try something new, me wanting to go through a rigorous training camp and see where I’m at and potentially get back into the ring one day. I don’t want to end my legacy and career with the Lubin fight. I want to see what I have left. Why can’t I rewrite or have a better history and a better ending than what I have? So there’s no better way to start my next chapter than with this. I call this the Manny chapter. Then I can explore all those other boxing options after this.”


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We are well and truly into 2020 now, and you might be finding yourself in a reflective mood about all sorts of things you’d like to achieve this year; and looking over your finances to evaluate what you can do differently this year may be one of them.

With the new year comes the opportunity to set yourself plenty of personal targets for the year ahead; be it quitting smoking, doing more exercise or getting a new job.

It’s also a great opportunity to set yourself some financial new years resolutions. In the following blog will explore some of the most popular and useful financial new year resolutions that you could set for yourself, as well as some tips on how you can accomplish these throughout the year.

1. Start a Budget

One of the best ways you can be more conscious of your spending and finances in the new year, is to start a budget. Budgeting is one of the most popular and effective ways of being more financially successful. No matter how much money you earn, a lot of people can find themselves struggling to manage their finances and find it hard to keep on top of what they spend each week or month. Creating a budget for yourself gives you a really useful basic framework to stick to, to help you avoid spending beyond your means throughout the new year.

The process of writing out a budget for yourself can seem quite intimidating; as there are so many different costs to take into consideration. So, in order to help you get started we’ve created a handy Guide on Budgeting in our Debt Advice Hub. When creating your budget, you should also consider what sort of goals you’re hoping to achieve, such as; do you want to budget with your spouse, or any other family members? Or use the budget to reduce spending in specific areas such as food shopping? Or maybe you simply want to set-up and stick to a monthly budget throughout the new year to help you to start setting some money aside for savings?

Whatever your motivations, taking some time to create your own personal budgeting plan for the year ahead is a really sensible and rewarding step to take.

2. Get out of Debt

Another of the most common financial new year resolutions that many people look to achieve, is the desire to get out of debt, which is of course another key way to take control of your finances. By focusing on getting out of any debt you may have, you can reduce the amount you may be paying in interest charges; meaning you can take money you'd otherwise put towards debt repayments somewhere else, such as saving towards a larger financial goal.

Some ideas you can adopt to help you towards the goal of getting out of debt include reducing your overall spending; which you can accomplish with the help of things like monthly budgets (as previously mentioned), selling items you don’t use or have a use for any more and setting up a debt repayment plan with your creditors. You can visit our Debt Advice Hub for more detailed articles that are full of useful hints and tips on how you can plan to get out of debt.

3. Begin Saving Money

Saving money, in general terms, is one of the most effective methods to better financial management in the new year. By working towards the goal of saving a set sum or percentage of your total monthly income instead of spending it, you’ll find that this amount can stack up into considerable savings over the course of a year.

Using the previously mentioned budgeting tool to plan and identify the best areas of expense for you to start saving in, is a good place to start. There are plenty of simple money saving tips that you can use to help towards achieving this goal, such as cutting down on eating out and the number of takeaway meals you have, setting monthly saving goals, reducing your spend on unnecessary items in the weekly food shop, and more.

4. Make Retirement Plans

Although it can seem like another lifetime away, it’s never too soon to start planning ahead for your retirement, and the sooner you start thinking about it, the better your finances will look by the time you actually do retire. For this reason, getting ahead on your retirement planning is another one of the most popular financial new years resolutions people choose.

If you do decide to start saving for your retirement, make sure to do your upmost not to touch any of these savings until you really need them. You should also ask your employer about your work-based pension retirement savings plan and see if you can contribute to it further.

5. Learn more about your Finances

If you’re looking to manage your finances more effectively in the new year, you should also seek out as many opportunities to learn about your finances as possible. You can do this by researching online, reading the financial press or books, or by talking with trusted family members and friends. Perhaps you might want to set a goal to read at least one in-depth source a month; a financial planning book or magazine will give much greater insight into a specific area of financial matters, and see if there are any financial blogs out there that cater to what you’re specifically looking to learn concerning personal finances.

As with most topics these days, the internet is awash with easy to access and free information relating to personal finance, and a little bit of searching can go a long-way in allowing you to read-up on an array of helpful information.

6. Save Money on Energy

Energy Bills are one of the biggest annual costs across facing all households in the UK, and they often take a big chunk out of your finances every month. If one of your financial new years resolutions for 2020 is to cut down on the amount you spend on energy, you can do this by switching energy suppliers, replacing old, outdated appliances with newer, more energy efficient models and switching to energy efficient light bulbs. You could also look to avoid wasting energy by switching off unused devices at the plug, washing your clothes at a lower temperature and if possible cutting back on your central heating use.

7. Reduce your Weekly Food Bill

A final financial new year resolution you might want to consider for 2020, is to cut down on your weekly spend on food shopping. Some good ways to spend less include; planning out your weekly shops ahead of time to avoid impulsive purchases; swapping out the big brands for the cheaper alternatives (which usually taste the same anyway); cooking at home more often if you eat out regularly; and using leftovers more effectively to create new meals.

Also try to avoid classic supermarket tricks that get you to spend more, such as unclear sales pricing and the spreading out of essential grocery items like bread and milk across the store; to get you to pass other items and buy more unnecessary things that you don’t really need!

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The Kingdom has a centralized system of governance with the King (Kabaka) as its titular head with absolute powers. In the past, Abataka had a lot of political influence but after 1750, the Kabaka assumed a position of political significance far superior to that of the Bataka. The position of the Kabaka is hereditary and not confined to any clan since the king takes his mother`s clan.

The King would marry from as many clan as he could which would encourage loyalty to the throne in a sense that each of the 52 clans hoped to have one of their own producing a King.

 A King does not perform his duties solely but is assisted by other people who take position of both political and social significance who include:

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  • The Naval Army Commanders referred to as Gabunga and Mujasi respectively

 For easier ruling and quicker communication to the subjects, the Kingdom is partitioned into administrative units famously known as Amasaza (Counties) which are sub-divided into Amagombolola ( Sub-Counties) which are also sub-divided into Emiruka (Parishes) which are also sub-divided into sub- parishes. The smallest unit is the Bukungu which is more or less a village unit.

 All the above chiefs were appointed by the Kabaka and were directly responsible to him. He could assign or dismiss any chief at any time. However, by the end of 1750, chieftainship was taken to be open for any one to qualify. It was also awarded on clan basis but only to men of merit with notable services.

 The practice of power sharing was introduced by Kintu Kato who delegated some of his powers to two Executive Prime Ministers (Bakatikkiro) who included Kisolo Muwanga and Kakulukuku. He also introduced the position of the royal sister by appointing Kabonesa as the first royal sister. Ssekabaka Kintu also delegated other powers to the Cabinet of ministers (Akakiiko Akafuzi), the Lukiiko (Parliament), County Chiefs, Sub-County Chiefs, Parish Chiefs, Clan heads ( Abataka Abakulu Ab`Obusolya), the Bafuma and the Village Chiefs. This made governing of the Kingdom very easy making it very popular in the region.

Below Are The Buganda Kingdom Counties And Respective County Chiefs:

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2 Ssingo Mukwenda
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18 Mawogola Muteesa

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Our tree ferns (Dicksonia antarctica) are still looking fantastic, but as the nights become colder, they have migrated to their winter home in our glasshouse.

If you have a tree fern in your garden that you are not able to move to a frost-free area over the winter, there are a few steps you should take to keep your frondy friend happy!

  • Cut off the fronds, leaving about a 2-3″ (5-8cm) stub.
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  • Wrap the crown in some horticultural fleece and tie in, to prevent the straw from blowing out and becoming over- wet.
  • In the spring, Mar-Apr, uncover this winter wrapping and feed the crown with proprietary liquid tree fern feed in preparation for the new fronds to unfurl.

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Date: 11 June 2021   |   Author: Sean Keywood

A fleet of four Ford Mondeos is taking to the streets of Birmingham as part of an autonomous driving trial.

The cars, fitted with lidar, radar, and stereo cameras, and equipped with autonomy software from Oxbotica, will operate in a five-mile area around Lea Hall station as part of the UK Government-backed Project Endeavour.

The trials will run throughout the day for several weeks, with a professionally-trained safety driver aboard ready to take control if necessary.

The trial routes include roundabouts, traffic lights, and junctions in both industrial and residential areas, and the plan is to test the cars in a range of traffic scenarios and weather conditions.

Oxbotica senior vice president and Project Endeavour director Graeme Smith said: "Project Endeavour is a one-of-a-kind research project that is allowing us to learn about the challenges of deploying autonomous vehicles in multiple cities across the UK - a key part of being able to deploy services safely and at scale.

"This stage of the mobility project is a new step for us, as Birmingham hosts our fleet of autonomous vehicles for the first time in real-life environments, and there has been a huge amount of enthusiasm from the local authority in the UK's second largest city ahead of the deployment.

"So far, Project Endeavour has been a real collaborative effort, bringing everyone into the discussion: from local authorities, to road safety groups, transport providers, and, most importantly, the general public."


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The 2014 Fleet Safety Conference, set for July 22-23 in Schaumburg, Ill., will feature presentations from leading fleet managers and safety executives who will share case studies of successful corporate safety programs.

Session speakers will include Mike Pitcher, CEO of LeasePlan USA; Jeff Castillo, global vehicle safety lead for Monsanto Co.; and Jack Hanley, executive director of the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS).

During the conference, sessions will include Pitcher's "Changing a Corporate Safety Culture from the Top Down and the Bottom Up," Castillo's "The Role of Company Culture in Starting, Building and Sustaining a Road Safety Program," and Hanley's "Building a Fleet Safety Program and Enhancing Your Corporate Image through Road Safety Community Outreach."

The conference will also cover combatting driver distractions, the latest trends in vehicle safety engineering, predictive analysis, and new paradigms in driver safety and how they're making a difference today. The event is produced by the publishers of leading fleet publications Automotive Fleet, Heavy Duty Trucking and Work Truck.

A highlight of the conference will be presentation of the third annual Fleet Safety Award, given in conjunction with the American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA). The award recognizes professionals who have shown leadership, innovation and measurable results in enhancing the safety of their employees, passengers and other drivers.

The Fleet Safety Conference offers current and expert insights and practical education on improving fleet safety.

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12 autism facts that show how our understanding of the disorder has transformed over the past 76 years

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Artist Stephen Wiltshire is autistic. Here, he works on a hand drawn panorama of the skyline of New York.
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  • Autism is a developmental condition that can make both verbal and non-verbal communication more difficult.
  • Psychiatrist Leo Kanner first coined the term "infantile autism" in 1943, but autism symptoms were documented and recognized as far back as the 1700s.
  • Autism diagnoses are increasing among both boys and girls in the US, but that is not necessarily an indication that autism is "on the rise." It could just be a condition that is more frequently diagnosed than it used to be.
  • Everyone with autism is a little different, and symptoms can range from subtle to debilitating. Here's what to know about the reality of autism, and how it's actually diagnosed.
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Autism is a disorder that's spurred by changes in a young child's brain. It is not a mental health condition — autism stems from developmental differences in a person's brain structure and neurotransmitters.

Children who develop autism may literally see the world differently, and the brain changes can have an effect on how they talk, interact, and focus.

Autism looks a little different in every child, though, and symptoms on the autism "spectrum" can range from mild to debilitating conditions that make verbal communication near impossible. Here are some key facts about a disorder that is in many ways still a mystery to scientists and doctors alike.

Autism diagnoses are grouped into a broad range of conditions that range from subtle to debilitating. These conditions are called "Autism Spectrum Disorders."

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Autistic Professor Temple Grandin authored "Humane Livestock Handling."
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Generally speaking, "people with ASD tend to have communication deficits, such as responding inappropriately in conversations, misreading nonverbal interactions, or having difficulty building friendships appropriate to their age," according to the American Psychiatric Association.

Even though most children with autism are not diagnosed until after their fourth birthday, many parents notice some developmental differences in the first year of an autistic child's life. These can include concerns about how well a child is hearing or seeing, and differences in communication and fine motor skills.

Autism manifests a little bit differently in each person. Some of the most common symptoms include trouble making eye contact, and difficulty maintaining a regular back-and-forth conversation.

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The following are 7 "red flags" that the US Centers and Disease Control has identified for parents who are concerned their child may have autism:

  • A child not responding to his/her name by 1 year old
  • A child not pointing to objects he or she is interested in by 14 months old
  • A child not playing pretend games by 18 months old
  • Avoiding eye contact
  • Getting upset about minor changes (in a schedule, in their surroundings, etc.)
  • Repeated movements like flapping hands, rocking, or spinning in circles
  • Unusual or intense reactions to how things look, feel, taste, and smell

The prevalence of autism diagnoses is rising in young children, but that is not necessarily an indication that there are more autistic people being born. It could just be that more cases are being diagnosed.

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Autism numbers may be going up because we have better ways of monitoring and assessing symptoms that were once just considered personality quirks.

One other reason there may be more autism cases now: people are waiting longer to have children. Autism is more common in kids of older parents.

Psychiatrist Leo Kanner first coined the term "infantile autism" in 1943, but autism symptoms were documented and recognized as far back as the 1700s.

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Six-year-old Gwendoline, an autistic child, works with Professor Gilbert Lelord at Bretonneau hospital in Tours, France.
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People with autism may have trouble keeping up a typical back-and-forth conversation, less interest in sharing their interests or emotions with others, and difficulty with both verbal and non-verbal communication. This can make regular eye contact, body language, and facial expressions harder to understand and use.

Some kids with autism have a hard time making friends or sharing imaginative playtime with others, and struggle to adapt their behavior to different social situations. They might also have rigid thinking patterns, and a religious adherence to daily routines, to the point where subtle changes in a schedule or environment are difficult to handle (like a dentist appointment or a new couch).

People with autism have feelings — they may just not express them in the same ways as others.

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Claire Danes played Grandin in "Temple Grandin."

Temple Grandin, an animal scientist who has autism, says she has an extremely visual mind, and thinks in vivid pictures displayed in near photo-crisp detail.

She also finds deep pressure calming, and once put herself in a cow squeeze chute.

"I tried out the squeeze chute, and it calmed down my nerves," she told the CBC. "You see there's a number of kids on the autism spectrum that will seek deep pressure on wide areas of their body, and it will calm them down."

It was her fixation on those squeeze chutes that eventually led her to develop the more humane cattle restraining systems many beef farmers use today.

We still don't know for sure what causes autism, and there is no medical test for it.

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Harrison, who is five years old and has autism, plays with Kaspar, a child-sized humanoid robot developed at the University of Hertfordshire to interact and help improve the lives of children with autism.
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Scientists are gaining new clues about both genetic and environmental factors that might contribute to autism, but we don't know for sure why some youngsters develop autism and others don't. There is no cure for the developmental condition.

There's no evidence that autism is caused by vaccines, and the doctor who first suggested a link between the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) and autism has been discredited.

Instead, evidence suggests there are environmental factors affecting babies and pregnant women every day that, along with genetic factors, might contribute to more autism cases. These include air pollution, households chemicals, and pesticides.

Autism is often said to be four times more common for boys than for girls, but researchers say that actually the ways we look for and measure autism may be sexist, making boys more likely to be diagnosed in the first place.

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According to a 2017 study in The Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the ways that clinicians screen for autism make the disorder more likely to be identified in boys than in girls. Girls may simply be better at defying some of the typical behavioral checks for autism, and their symptoms might be less obvious to teachers, family members, and doctors.

"Autistic girls have fewer troubles making friends than autistic boys; they have seemingly more ordinary interests than boys (for example horses, rather than maps of the subway)," neuroscientist Fabienne Cazalis wrote in The Conversation.

Researchers suspect the real ratio of autism in girls to boys may be more like 1 to 3.

While it's true that white children are diagnosed with autism at slightly higher rates, experts say this could just be a sign of under-diagnosis in other populations, or cultural differences.

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Source: Reuters

Many kids with autism are smart: 44% of children who've been identified as ASD patients were considered of either "average" or "above average" intellectual ability. But it's important to remember that just because someone has autism doesn't mean they're necessarily anti-social, or a savant.

British artist Stephen Wiltshire works on his panoramic drawing of the New York skyline with his sister Annette Wiltshire, after seeing the city from a helicopter, October 12, 2017. Wiltshire, who has autism, has drawn the skylines of Tokyo, Hong Kong, Rome, Madrid, Frankfurt, Dubai and Jerusalem — all from memory.
Reuters/Brendan McDermid

"It's a continuum of traits," Grandin said on stage at TED in 2010.

"When does a nerd turn into Asperger, which is just mild autism? I mean, Einstein and Mozart and Tesla would all be probably diagnosed as autistic spectrum today."

People with autism often have a tendency to fixate on certain topics, subjects, or hobbies, which can help them solve problems in novel ways.

Billionaire "bond king" investor Bill Gross said he has Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism. Though he didn't realize it until he was in his 70s, he said it made him a different kind of investor than many of his colleagues.

"Asperger's can compartmentalize," Gross told Bloomberg. "They can operate in different universes without the other universes affecting them as much."

Not everyone with autism has a normal level of intelligence. Many people with autism have mild to significant intellectual delays, and autism care is expensive.

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A zootherapy psychologist leads a session for a 10-year old boy with Asperger's.
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In the US, kids and teens with autism have medical bills that are, on average, $4,110 to $6,200 more expensive then their peers, every year.

In addition to that routine medical care, behavioral therapies and other autism interventions can cost anywhere from $40,000 to $60,000 per child per year.

The costs of autism aren't just limited to care for the people with autism: they also include lost parental productivity and the mental and physical effects of constant caregiving on a patients' family.

Although an autism cure doesn't exist, there are a number of treatments available to manage symptoms and help people with autism become more independent.

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Treatments for autism include behavior-based training, medications, and alternative therapies.

Behavior-based approaches help people with autism learn how to socialize with others, deal with triggers, and pick up life skills so they can become more independent. In occupational therapy, for example, a person may learn how to bathe, dress, and eat without assistance.

Since people with autism often have other conditions too, like seizures, depression, or anxiety, medications can help them manages symptoms.

Medications include SSRIs, which are typically used to treat depression, tricyclics for obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and anti-psychotic medications that may help with irritability in young people.

Not all diets and alternative treatments have been scientifically proven to help with autism, but many people incorporate these practices into their medicine- or behavior-based approaches. Diet coaching can help ensure a person with autism is getting all of the nutrients they need if they are a picky eater, for instance.

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Kazakhstan unrest was hybrid terrorist attack: State Secretary

Nur-Sultan, Jan 10 (UNI/Sputnik) The State Secretary of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Erlan Karin, on Monday said the unrest in Kazakhstan was a “hybrid terrorist” attack carried out with the participation of both internal and external forces and aimed at overthrowing the government.

“We are faced with a hybrid terrorist attack on Kazakhstan with the aim of destabilization and coup,” Karin said on the Khabar 24 TV channel.

He said that there was a “conspiracy” of both internal and external forces and that apart from terrorist groups, information attacks were also used.

“There is a certain conspiracy of internal and certain external forces, since the participants of the, let’s say, terrorist strike groups, were both Kazakh citizens and foreign citizens,” Karin said.

The state secretary added that it is not correct to describe the events in Kazakhstan as an attempt to carry out a color or velvet revolution, since such scenarios would be ineffective in Kazakhstan given the specific circumstances in the country.

“Our country has held out. The president’s decisive actions thwarted plans for destabilization, including his decision to invite the CSTO peacekeeping contingent. There was a very critical situation …so it was necessary to take tough, decisive actions …The involvement of the CSTO forces thwarted all the plans of destabilization. Thanks to the efforts of the peacekeeping contingent, it was possible to concentrate our forces on conducting a direct counter-terrorist operation … this made it possible to protect state integrity,” Karin said.

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Courses - General Education

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Molecules that Changed the World

The impact of chemistry on the modern world will be explored by focusing on the stories of specific molecules, including penicillin, DDT and nylon. Their discovery, the underlying chemical principles that explain their behaviour, their impact on our lives including social and scientific issues that arise from their use, and their likely impact on the future will be investigated. No formal prerequisite, but the course assumes a science background at Year 11 or higher.


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The Return to CaliQuilter

Peony in the Waterfall Garden – The Gardens at Heather Farm

Things have been quiet here at CaliQuilter for the last few years. I returned to full time work as the Executive Director at a non-profit public garden in the city where I live. Gardening has been a life-long passion, and the ability to manage a beautiful public garden was an opportunity that appealed to me. The demands of the job left me little time for my quilting and design work.

A family member recently asked me to make a quilt for them, and while making that quilt I was reminded how much I enjoyed being in the studio, designing and sewing. Working from home during Covid mandates has given me the time to find more balance between the demands of work and the desire to do something pleasurable. I realized how much I miss the creative side of my life.

So, I am committing to a return to this space and I hope you will join me here for sharing the love of quilting.

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Welcome to Windsor

In Sonoma County, situated above Santa Rosa, Windsor is a town of about 27,000 people. Located on Highway 101 in the Russian River Valley, it’s a modern town with lots of big city amenities, and many people love to call Windsor home as it is centrally-located and boasts great weather most of the year.

Lay of the land

Located at the northern end of wine country, Windsor has only been a town since 1992, and residents, along with town leaders, have a vision for the town. They want the town to grow slowly, which is a great thing if you want to buy a house here as you won’t have to deal with unchecked construction. Just south of the Highway 128/Highway 101 junction, Windsor is well-located for people who love to explore lesser-known and smaller towns in the region.

With a Mediterranean climate, residents can enjoy the outdoors almost all the time. There are short and often rainy winters, but it is usually followed by a long and drawn out summer, with temperatures never getting too high, even in the middle of August. Most residents commute to Santa Rosa for work, but this doesn’t mean that Windsor is just an afterthought as there are plenty of restaurants, bars and wineries in the area to check out.

The biggest advantage is that you can hop on Highway 101 and get to Santa Rosa in about 10-minutes, and you can get there by bus in about 20. As mentioned, Highway 101 eventually meets Highway 128, and here you can eventually head to Sacramento or many other smaller towns along the way. In these parts of Sonoma County, Highway 101 is not usually crowded, and you can get around with ease as traffic is only heavy at peak times, and it is nothing compared to cities further south. With easy highway access and public transportation options, Windsor is a great town to commute from.

Local Highlights

If you live in Windsor and don’t check out Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, you are making a big mistake. With 850-acres, this park has plenty of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. With well-supplied bathrooms and a nice picnic area, this is a family-friendly place. It must be noted, if you are not in great shape, this might not be the place for you. Most people find the trails steep, but they offer great views, and it is certainly a place to go if you want to get in shape or maintain your physique.

If you like the outdoors but you are not down for heavy hiking, you can check out the Foothill Regional Park nearby. While there is great hiking, there are also nice tennis courts, pools and places to have a nice picnic. The place is well-maintained, and there is even a basketball court. If you like to fish or hang out near a lake, you will love Foothill Regional Park as there are three lakes where you can catch Bass and Bluegill. This little gem of a park, and it is little at 211-acres, is a great place to relax on a weekend.

Don’t forget, Windsor is in wine country, and there are plenty of wineries, including high-end and more affordable options. Just down the road is Santa Rosa, home to many wineries, and you can easily get to Sonoma or Napa in a short time. Of course, there are enough family-run places in the area that you will never be bored. Coupled with a lot of great restaurants in and around Windsor, and if you are a lover of food and wine, you will not be disappointed.

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This 150 sqm villa, is built on 3 levels, connected by an internal staircase, on a 800 sqm plot, Nord- West Facing, just 2,5 km distance to the beach and 1,8 km distance to Calpe, with all amenities.

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Drove Gardens in Great Cambourne, Cambridge . Properties on Drove Gardens typically have values around £200,000 - £250,000, ranging upwards of £250,000 for larger semi-detached houses.

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    £205,000 Semi-detached house, Leasehold 19th October 2007
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WARThe idea was born over beers and a bonfire, as all great ideas are. After two years of meeting in the off seasons, the idea of bringing back the Women’s Annual Regatta (WAR) is coming to fruition in July 2019. The intent is simple: host an all women’s regatta which is both competitive enough to challenge experienced racers and inclusive enough to draw new sailors to the race course.

WAR first took place in 1974. Only a handful of current members at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club (RHYC) remember the regatta from that time – including one current committee member who sailed on the winning boat when she was 14 years old. The regatta took place intermittently for a number of years, until the last one was held in 1990. Since that time The Ladies Cup has remained untouched in the trophy cabinet at RHYC, until now.

Save The DateAll female crews will race in Shark24s on the Hamilton Harbour. The regatta will take place over July 19 to 21. The three day event consists of one day of coaching and practice races followed by two days of racing. RHYC is pleased to announce that local band The Real McBrowns will be providing entertainment on Saturday evening and a cash BBQ will be available on the patio for hungry racers once the day is done.

Mentorship is available for all positions. Interested in learning how things work on the mark boat? We have volunteers who will show you and answer all your questions!

The entire RHYC community has come together with incredible enthusiasm to support women in sailing in this regatta. Women of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to come help out or compete. WAR and the RHYC offer a supportive and positive environment to grow in and we look forward to welcoming all sailors.

Jayme Paterson, 2019 Chair
Women's Annual Regatta
Royal Hamilton Yacht Club

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