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The start of the new school year in September heralds a new chapter in the history of one of the country’s leading Catholic independent preparatory schools.

Ampleforth Abbey and College has appointed Dr David Moses as the new head of St Martin’s Ampleforth, the college’s preparatory school at Gilling Castle north of York on the edge of the Howardian Hills.

He replaces Mark O’Donnell who leaves in July. Dr Moses has taught English at Ampleforth College since 2005 and has been housemaster of St John’s for nearly seven years. He takes up the reins at a challenging time for the independent school sector, which according to a recent Guardian front page article is facing stronger competition from improving state schools. It noted that four out of five state schools in England were now rated as outstanding or good by Ofsted.

While independent schools currently enjoy control over the curriculum and other freedoms, the Government’s recently-announced drive to make all state schools into academies, freeing them from local authority control, will extend many of those freedoms to the state sector.

Dr Moses is confident that St Martin’s Ampleforth, a Bendictine, Catholic co-educational day and boarding school, is well placed to meet the challenge and one he is looking forward to taking on. He said: ‘It is really exciting. You have a shelf-life as a housemaster and although I am not quite there yet, this post came along and I was very keen to cross the valley to St Martin’s and take on what is quite a big challenge. I was a pupil at a state school and I also attended Giggleswick School so I have experienced both systems.’

He believes independent prep schools offer stability and that they can look forward to the future with confidence. He said: ‘St Martin’s and other prep schools offer great stability and they don’t always get the recognition they deserve. If all you provided was exactly the same as the state sector there would be no point in parents paying to send their children to independent schools.

‘The independent sector delivers academic excellence and much more. At St Martin’s we have a strong curriculum and it’s not just confined to the classroom. We are strong in areas such as sports, drama and music and, given our longer school day, more time can be devoted to these areas.

Dr Moses says the Benedictine philosophy – ‘the backbone of our studies’ – is one of St Martin’s great strengths. His own educational philosophy is very much centred on the needs of each individual pupil. He said: ‘It is about taking an approach that is tailored to each individual. You draw out what each student is good at help them achieve their potential.’

He acknowledges St Martin’s enviable location and added: ‘I am in love with the building. For 22 generations there has been a family in Gilling Castle and I am going to be resident there. It is important that there is a family atmosphere in the castle. This is something I have worked on in St John’s. Lots of communication with students and parents is also important.’ The majority of the 150 children attending St Martin’s are day pupils and Dr Moses says he would like to increase the number of boarders.

Gilling Castle is a Grade I listed building on the 2,000-acre Ampleforth Abbey estate. Ampleforth was established in 1802 when the monks returned to England following a 200-year exile in France after the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII. The famous abbey orchard now has about 2,000 trees and more than 40 varieties of apples, some of which are used to make the famous Ampleforth Abbey Cider and Cider Brandy.

Ampleforth Abbey visitor centre welcomed its 50,000th visitor in August 2015 and the Benedictine monastery at Ampleforth is a centre for spirituality, education, pastoral work and evangelisation.

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In the previous episode of No. 1 Kodalu, Rahul calls Sarsu to be a maid, and he goes to a nearby tea stall. There, he meets a local real estate agent and expresses his interest in buying property. The agent informs Rahul that the land belongs to Rahul’s grandfather and leaves it upon them to take it ahead. But he also ruins Rahul’s phone and offers to fix it. Ekambaram tells his wife, on a call, that he will be visiting Mahendravaram once again. Teja hears it and wonders if Vagdevi knows about Rahu’s secret visit.

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In today’s episode, when Sarsu plays with Chinni, Nagamani comes to remind her that she has to go to Peddayyina’s house and work. Ekambaram lands in Mahendravaram and meets the local real estate agent. He tries to make his work easier by asking a local about Sarsu. But being the greedy human that the agent is, he derives money first and then informs about other Saraswati’s that are in the village. When Ekambaram specifies that he is looking for Vagdevi’s kodalu Saraswati, the agent feels baffled – because he doesn’t know them. So, he walks away without giving any useful information.

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For more than 70 years, Wycliffe Bible Translators has worked to give people the Word of God in their own language. It took 67 years to complete the first 500 Bibles, and the second 500 took only 17 years. Now, updated software for smartphones called Paratext Lite will speed up the process even more.

ParaText Lite grants access to a central database for countries to translate Scriptures and helps missionaries update their outdated software to connect with people quicker.

On their website, Wycliffe writes, "We believe that the Bible is God's Word to us — something that everyone should be able to understand in a language and form that clearly speaks to their hearts. But approximately 2,000 languages around the world are still waiting for a translation project to begin."

Doug Hennum, Wycliffe's chief innovation and information officer, told The Christian Post that the new software is making natives more interested in learning how to do it themselves.

"And that's the exciting thing that we're seeing is this shift over the last seven to 10 years where nationals, indigenous people are wanting to do the work themselves. They are beginning to say, 'Instead of just us helping you white Westerners do this, we want to do it. Help us learn how to do it,'" Hennum said. "So when we have introduced these tablet-based drafting tools, they pick it up so quickly. It's having a tremendous impact on them being able to do a lot of that up-front work in translation."

Hennum believes a powerful move of God is soon to take place as previously unreached people groups are able to receive God's Word in their native tongue.

"It's like they are all reading from the same script," said Hennum. "They're all saying the exact same thing. You just know that it's God moving throughout the world in the hearts of these people."

"Now, by utilizing indigenous nationals that understand their heart language and can now do a lot of the initial drafting of the text... getting 80 percent of the way to translation," Hennum continued.

Wycliffe has a three to five-year plan to partner with close to a thousand organizations to start more translation projects.

Regarding the worldwide status of Bible translation, Wycliffe's website shares the following statistics:

-More than 1,500 languages have access to the New Testament and some portions of Scripture in their language.

-More than 650 languages have the complete translated Bible.

-At least 7,000 spoken or signed languages are known to be in use today.

-At least 1.5 billion people do not have the full Bible in their language — that's more people than the entire continent of Africa!

-More than 2,500 languages across 170 countries have active translation and linguistic development work happening right now.

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JERUSALEM, Israel - While the war of words between President Donald Trump and Iran continue, many Middle East experts say it's unlikely an open war between the US and Iran will break out.

President Trump fired the latest salvo in the war of words.

"We have no indication that anything's happened or will happen but if it does it will be met obviously with great force. We'll have no choice,” Trump said.

Iranian Gen. Ali Hajilou fired back and tweeted: "… we will give a crushing response to (any) aggression by (our) enemies."

Despite the threats, some analysts question the true power of Iran’s military capabilities. Iranian expert Behnam Ben Taleblu says Iran uses asymmetric warfare through terrorism, proxies and intimidation.

"Conventionally, Iran is actually quite weak. The reason the Islamic Republic of Iran has posed a threat to US interests in the Middle East and to allied security in the Middle East for so long is because it is an asymmetric military powerhouse,” he told CBN News.

"Bloviating, hyperbole are actually core elements of Iran's security policy. Why? Again, the Islamic Republic is hyper-cognizant of its own conventional military deficiencies.  And when Iran knows it can't win the battle of capabilities, it looks to win the battle of resolve."

Middle East expert Jonathan Spyer says Iran’s strength lies in its proxies throughout the region like the Palestinian Islamic Jihad that recently launched hundreds of missiles into Israel.

"The Iranian method of irregular warfare combines political activity with military activity,” he said.

"They have this array of political, military organizations, many Hezbollahs sort to speak, which Lebanese Hezbollah was the prototype.  Across the region, very committed, very well indoctrinated, sometimes well trained.  Young men who are available, non-Iranians for the most part who are available for military tasks at the behest of the Islamic Republic of Iran."

One geographical flash point for Iran’s asymmetric warfare is the Strait of Hormuz where a large part of the world's oil passes through off the coast of Iran.  But even here Iran’s capabilities has its limits.

"It's exceptionally vulnerable.  However, Iran doesn't have the capability to keep the Strait closed.  It has the ability to block it and the US with overwhelming military superiority could open it,” Spyer explained.

The one military arena Iran holds an edge is in its ballistic missile program.

"This is again exceptionally important area because multiple US directors of national intelligence have said Iran has the largest arsenal of ballistic missiles in the entire Middle East,” said Spyer. "Iran's missiles do pose a threat not just in terms of being about to strike targets throughout the Middle East such as US military and diplomatic facilities as well as all countries within 2000 kilometers of Iran's borders."

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Pre-coronavirus, I generally enjoyed cooking every night as a way to destress (and save money). Then, during the “spring break” portion of the lockdown when time was at its most unreal and grocery store shelves at their emptiest, I lost interest. Meals during this time tended towards digestive biscuits, large quantities of oatmeal, and raw carrots eaten despondently at my desk. But now that summer term has picked up, I’ve gone back to cooking as a welcome distraction from everything. I find it a bit more of a challenge now that I only buy groceries once a week since I like to make whatever I’m feeling at the time instead of planning meals in advance, but I’m making it workFrozen veggies and lemon juice are great friends to have.

Which brings me to the point of this post: a cooking diary, as suggested by one of my classmates (thank you, Anya!). Disclaimer: I don’t use measurements and have neither the lighting, camera, nor energy to take Instagramworthy food photos. Oh, and everything’s vegetarian!

Cauliflower curry/soup

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  • Frozen ingredients: cauliflower
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Pasta with cauliflower

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  • Frozen ingredients: cauliflower
  • Pantry staples: pasta, olive oil, sundried tomatoes, garlic powder, seasoning

Less effort for this one; I sautéed more of my onions and frozen cauliflower while boiling pasta. Then combined everything with a little olive oil and some sundried tomatoes, along with my usual additions of garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

Vegetables and couscous

  • Fresh ingredients: onions, sweet potatoes
  • Frozen ingredients: cauliflower, peas
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Still making use of that cauliflower (it was a huge bag and we wanted to use the freezer space for ice cream, so the pressure was on). Once again, I sautéed it with some onion. This time I added sweet potato and frozen peas and ate it with couscous.

Couscous fry up?

  • Fresh ingredients: onions, potatoes, eggs
  • Frozen ingredients: peas
  • Pantry staples: couscous (leftover), seasoning

I was in the mood for some breakfast for dinner so was planning to just fry up some eggs, potatoes, onions, but then I remembered I had leftover couscous and should probably throw in something green so...I fried the potatoes and onions, then mixed in leftover couscous and frozen peas. As that was cooking, I whisked two eggs and threw that in on the side to cook at the same time, omelet style. Then I chopped up the omelet with the spatula and mixed up the pieces with the couscous and veggies, sort of like fried rice.

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Cane Hill "Kill The Sun" (2019)

The year is off to a fantastic start as we follow up on Puppy's The Goat with an alarmingly different and brilliant EP from the Deathcore and Nu Metal inspired Cane Hill. A change in direction? Or a one off? Either way there is no doubting the exuberant experience that awaits as the band bring out Americana tones and influences to fuse traditional song writing with modern electronic aesthetics for emotionally charged sound that stands mightily tall. Only a single song musters distortion guitar for a brief period, bar the enigmatic use of lead guitars. This total shift in style lands the rockers in an strange place, echoing the glory of the 90s Alternative music scene, while pacing forward with an engulfing dreamy overtone.

Serine acoustic guitars with a country tang find themselves plucking smooth licks accompanied by slow, electronic, reverb soaked percussive lines. Its indulgent, degrees of synthesized details wage in the distant spaces. Save Me gets a beautiful inclusion of pianos alongside the acoustic foray. It is singer Elijah Witt who illuminates the already gleaming instrumentals with a performance to roll back the years and give reminiscence to many great singers of that era. Acid Rain in particular has strong Layne Staley vibe, the lyrics too as they dive into drug reliance. It is no disservice, his singing is charming, inviting and resonating with emotions, a peak on the summit.

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I can't flaw a thing with this project other than wondering why this is just six tracks? As a full album I believe it could contend for accolades and a place in the hearts of music fans for years to come. It really is striking just how natural and matured this sound is for them. It might be a side project but could easily be a main focus for them. I'm aware of many bands making heavy music but not so many with an edge like this! I hope I get to see this live at some time, I imagine it will be magic!

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Sunday, 10 March 2019

Jean Michel Jarre "Equinoxe" (1978)

In the mood for more of this nostalgic, imaginative yet primal electronic music, I picked up French composer Jean Michel Jarre's following record from the classic Oxygene. In the two years elapsed since, the music has advanced with a subtle refinement in composure and the evolution of bold and sharp, chirpy synths. In the brightest appearances they become reminiscent of Chiptune and 8-Bit tones in passing. The records use of environmental sound, wind, waves and the like are far more complimentary and overall the visions conjured resist any detraction from the quirkiness off these experimental noises, although blurbs, beeps, blips and barbs talk like an alien voice on Part 4 inbetween the sounds of limbs slashing through air like hasty karate chops.

It seems that in its beginning Equinoxe leans more so into the dark, paranoid and dystopian realm. With decades of music between this and now, what once may have been quite the shock now sounds more ambiguous and open to interpretation in the wake of progressively evil music. It has its upbeat and cheerful tunes too, Part 5 being a particularly playful, the soundtrack to an interplanetary cosmic fairground. These adventurous, chirpy melodies continue into the next part and then the record slowly finds its way to a darker setting before the roar of thunder and patter of rain leads us to the present with the sounds of French fairground music panning the stereo. It ushers in a contrasting conclusion to the record with more spacey, galactic wonder.

Equinoxe is seemingly a step up in production but it mostly spins similar ideas to its predecessor, which has quite the impact on first listen. Its an enjoyable record, the atmosphere and adventure is ripe and vivid but also novelty too. I can't help but feel I'll enjoy each record less as the wonder of a fresh stylistic pallet subsides. I spend a fair amount of time with these records, maybe ten or more spins before I write these blogs and Its music like this I'm sure you can form strong bonds with if it fills a gap in your musical experience or arrives at the right time. For all my listenss little has stuck with me in terms of its key melodies, they mostly fall back into the tapestry of instruments that make up its atmosphere.

Rating: 6/10


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Iron Harvest stomps into pre-order multiplayer alpha

Iron Harvest is a mech game with a twist. Instead of giant, fusion-powered war machines battling across the stars for dominion over the galaxy, these mechanical beasts are just barely post-WW1, and they’re all driven by steam.

It’s been in development for the past couple of years at King Art Games, and got a big boost in 2018 with a very successful Kickstarter campaign. Earlier this year it was picked up by Deep Silver, and at Gamescom the publisher announced that it will be released on September 1, 2020.

Iron Harvest’s powerful visual style can be largely attributed to the fact that it’s rooted in visual art: The game is based on work by Polish artist Jakub Różalski, and is part of his “World of 1920+,” an alt-history setting that also includes the board game Scythe. Różalski’s Facebook page (which also has some great 1920+ art) describes it as a time when “tradition clashes with modernity, and the world is still full of secrets and blank spaces on the map.”

System requirements

System: Windows 10
CPU: Intel Core i5 or higher
Graphics: GTX 960 or higher


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Wave Project: Surfing Project for Children - (2018)

Summary: Dorset Combined Youth Offending Services refer children to a national surfing charity to support with improving their mental health issues, social deprivation, family breakdown or social exclusion due to a disability, being a carer or being bullied.
Age: 10-17
Sex: n/a
Cost: n/a

  • To support a wide range of vulnerable children (including those from a Black and Minority Ethnic background, and those with Special Educational Needs and Learning Disabilities) to develop a pro social skill (surfing), in order to promote positive relationships and social engagement.
  • To improve the health and mood of children by reducing anxiety, and increasing confidence, motivation and resilience.
  • To distract the child from negative influences and engaging in anti-social behaviour and substance abuse.

The Wave Project is a national charity that teaches surfing to vulnerable children. These comprise children who face mental health issues; social deprivation and family breakdown; or social exclusion due to a disability, being a ‘carer’ or being bullied. It takes referrals from a wide range of organisations. Dorset Combined Youth Offending Services (DCYOS) refers children who, were offered a range of physical activities during the referral order process, and chose surfing.

The project provides all necessary equipment; transportation to surf sites; qualified surf coaches and life guards; and volunteers. A member of DCYOS attends each session with the children under their supervision.

Children are mentored on a one to one basis through a pro social model. Self-esteem and confidence is built along with learning new skills and following rules and boundaries.

The course runs for two hours a week during the weekend for six weeks. On completion the child can graduate to surf club which enables them to continue to build and consolidate established friendships and relationships.

Wave Project operates from local surf schools and has groups in Brighton, Cornwall, Isle of Wight, Dorset, North and South Devon, Scarborough, Wales and Scotland.

Implementing the Practice:

  • Children are referred to the Wave Project through the internal referral process of DCYOS.
  • The DCYOS staff who attend these sessions are already trained in safeguarding, epilepsy and autism and have experience working with learning disabilities.
  • DCYOS staff provide the wave project coordinator with risk assessments on each child.

Youth Offending Team: Dorset Combined Youth Offending Service
Name: Julie Mackay
E-mail: Julie.Mackay@Bournemouth.gov.uk
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Nollywood veteran actor, Olumide Bakare is dead

by Azeez Adeniyi

Nollywood veteran actor, Olumide Bakare is dead, Tribune reports.

According to the newspaper, the actor’s personal assistant confirmed his detan in the early hours of Saturday.

Bakare, who has been sick for more than a year was discharged from the University College Hospital (UCH) last year after he was allegedly diagnosed with a respiratory disorder problem.

It was learnt, got worse in the middle of the night and was said to have called his personal assistant to take him to UCH but died before getting to the hospital.

He was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, according to findings.

Actor, Saidi Balogun, said he received the news of his death with shock.

“Yes, it is true Olumide Bakare is dead. He died on his way to his hospital. When I called his number, his personal assistant picked his phone and told me he was dead. That’s how much I can say for now.”

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  1. Rest in peace…..PA OLUMIDE .B.

  2. Jamila Ismail

    May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace Amen.

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Private yoga classes in Phillip Island and online

Hi, I'm Katia, I'm a Phillip Island based yoga teacher. Whether you want to unwind from a busy working week or uplift your energy, nourish your body and dissolve your stress - I'll create the right yoga class to support you on your wellness journey.

Private yoga class in Phillip Island and San Remo

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1-1 yoga in Phillip Island and San Remo

As you shift your energy into the weekend mode, it's helpful to shift your mindset and priorities too. A relaxing and rejuvenating yoga session will recharge your batteries and unravel tension leaving you relaxed and energised, ready to fully embrace your weekend on the island.

Enjoy a Feel-good flow 1-1 class or book a session for someone special.

airbnb Experience

Yoga by the sea
small group classes

An outstanding day starts with a mindful morning. Set the tone of your day with a yoga class by the sea. It's the perfect way to enjoy healthy movement, wake up your body and create a calm, relaxed mind at the picturesque location on the beach on the beautiful Phillip Island. Take some time out to find peace within nature.

Airbnb Experiences in Phillip Island Yoga by the Sea

Private 1-1 yoga classes and programs online

1-1 online yoga program

1-1 online yoga is like having a personal trainer but for yoga. Treat yourself and enjoy the wellness experience in the comfort of your own home.

Approachable personalised yoga program will help you to transform your well-being and help you to move toward a specific mental or physical goal.

"Katia is a terrific yoga teacher and I really enjoyed her class (in fact, I signed up for another one immediately!). I liked that she had asked me in advance what I wanted to accomplish, and what issues I had (in my case, a bad lower back) and designed a class that was perfect for me. That’s a real luxury. I’ve been doing yoga for years, but learned new things from Katia that helped my lower back."

– Laurel from New York, USA

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1-1 yoga in Phillip Island and San Remo

Private 1-1 yoga class in Phillip Island

Make your private yoga session special in any location on the island. Whether you prefer to connect with nature's elements on a beautiful beach or at a privacy and convenience of your holiday home.

New to yoga, or looking to take things slow?
Private yoga classes are a great way to start. The introductory session is broken down into slow, approachable segments where you can move into postures safely at your own pace.

Time to slow it all down and take time for yourself.
Balance is not something we find, it is something we cultivate. A more mellow class with a cleansing breathwork, nourishing movement will bring balance to your life, giving you crystal-clear energy for the day ahead.

Couples who practice together - stay together.
Amplify your connection and energy together with a flowing movement yoga session. We will connect breath awareness, intention setting and asanas. We finish with a very special meditation for couples.

TIME: 75min.
PRICE: AUD $95 for 1-2 persons.

Eco-friendly quality yoga mats. Traveling to the location of your choice in Phillip Island or San Remo.
For large groups please contact to discuss options.

"The yoga experience with Katia was like no other. Katia took the time to explain the background of yoga as a practice, each movement and the importance. I’ve participated in many yoga classes over the years, however none as beneficial and joyful as Katia's. Can’t wait to go again!"

– Lizle from from Melbourne, Australia

"I am not advanced yoga practitioner, I am rather slowly getting back to practice and it was exactly what I needed. Katya’s pace was just perfect for my resilient body. Clear, professional instructions, personal attention to my needs and great vibes! Thank you Katia!"

– Tatiana from Merida, Mexico

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Yoga by the sea
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Airbnb Experiences Yoga in Phillip Island Red Rock beach

Practise by the ocean and enjoy the natural elements - sunshine (Vitamin D), ion rich ocean breezes (fresh air therapy) and relaxing ocean soundscape. A one hour multi-level Vinyasa inspired low-impact flow class includes an integral approach combining yoga asanas, correct posture alignment and stress releasing yogic techniques.

Small group classes are hosted through the Airbnb Experience Platform. Get inspired with a short video on my Airbnb listing and check out the excellent participants reviews.

"Me and my besties gave this a go on our little vacay away. Absolutely loved the experience. I do yoga from home but to do it on the beach and with such an expert of a teacher was a great experience. Thoroughly enjoyed our session and would definitely say give it a go. Thank you Katia for an amazing Session."

– Sarah from Melbourne, Australia

"First time doing Yoga and enjoyed every bit about it. Katia was a great instructor and the location on red rock beach was a perfect fit."

– Heshan from Melbourne, Australia

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1-1 online yoga program

Online private 1-1 yoga classes

Prerecorded online classes can feel too generic without opportunity to interact and take your practice to a deeper level. 1-1 yoga class can give you the tools to personalise your practice.

Strengthen after past injuries or increase joint mobility in the areas impacted by long periods of sitting and beat tech neck tension. Break old habits and explore new rhythms that will transform your practice and improve your health on and off the mat. Learn yogic breathing technique that will help to reduce stress, anxiety and boost energy. It's also a powerful anti-aging tool.

Our work together will inspire you to gain good health on the physiological level, find a balance between action and relaxation on the mental level and spiritually experience inner peace.

Our sessions are more than just a workout or stretch. They are designed to accommodate your lifestyle, health, body type and your schedule. Each class has a holistic layered approach of the mind-body-breath connection. It includes safe posture adjustments according to your body type, breath work, guided relaxation techniques, some lifestyle recommendations and always a bit of fun. After the class, prepare to leave feeling physically and mentally recharged, rejuvenated and refreshed.

We start with a chat on Zoom or WhatsApp to ensure if we are right fit. From there we'll create a plan to work together and determine style, frequency and intensity level that's suits you. For more information please refer FAQ below.

Ready to invest in yourself and live a more balanced and healthier life?

"Katia knows her stuff. I have been doing yoga on and off for over 30 years but hate to practice alone. She asked about my needs ahead of time and it was clear that as she was working with me. She adjusted to my level. She was thoughtful, attentive, and created just the right atmosphere. I would take another class with her any time."

– Elizabeth from Los Angeles, USA

"It's a pleasure to recommend Katia. She modified our practice to accommodate my husband, who is recovering from shoulder bursitis and hip issues. The class helps him build muscle strength to support his problem areas. It's good to have someone who understands how to modify poses so your practice can be challenging yet not stressful to your body."

– Evelyn from Orange, USA

How does online sessions work?
The classes are hosted via Zoom platform. I'll send you a link in email along with instructions. Each class is approximately 75min.

What's your rates?
Private yoga rates are comparable to personal trainer rates. For your tailor-made program I'll give a quote during our initial free discovery call.

What equipment do I need?
You’ll need a mat, two blocks, a blanket, and a strap and the stable internet connection.

How long is the program?
Working towards your wellness goal and to start seeing progress I recommend you commit to a minimum of 4 week with 1-2 classes a week.

I've never done yoga before, do you work with beginners?
Yes! It will be my pleasure to introduce you to yoga and take you through the safe way to do postures and make the most out of your yoga practice.

I have injuries/disability. Can you work with me?
Over the years I've helped many people with various degrees of injuries or disabilities. Drop me a line to discuss your specific needs.

Where are you based?
I teach yoga from Phillip Island, VIC, Australia and work with students from different parts of the world. Some of my clients are based in Australia, America, Canada and Mexico.

my story

Hi, I'm Katia Derbyshire.
When I see in my students how the yoga transforms their life in so many positive ways it fires up my passion to help more people on their journey to wellness. I specialise in creating unique personalised private and small group yoga classes to suit individual health and lifestyle needs. Over the years I’ve helped professional sportspeople, event planners, architects, accountants, physiotherapists, models and young moms.

I studied yoga full time on an authentic residential teacher training course in an ashram based in Rishikesh India, known as the yoga capital of the world. Learning the essence of yoga and the mind-body-breath connection, anatomy and safe alignment. My goal is give students the tools and techniques to access their own unique body’s needs, center themselves and discover the benefits of yoga practice to assist their modern lifestyles.

I've been practising yoga for over 10 years, teaching around the world and I've managed my own yoga studio in Mexico too. I’m a Yoga Alliance USA accredited Teacher. I split my time between Phillip Island and Melbourne where I also work with advertising agencies as a freelance digital designer.

Yoga with Katia in Phillip Island Australia

I'd love to hear from you

Private yoga Classes Terms and conditions:
The attendance of yoga classes is conditional upon your acceptance of the following terms and conditions: 1. You acknowledge and understand that participation in classes might be physically demanding. 'Yoga with Katia' assumes no responsibility for injuries suffered while practicing. 2. If you suffer from specific injuries or disease it is best to consult with your physician first. Please advise us of any medical or physical conditions which may affect your ability to participate in classes. 4. All packages must be used within 1 month from the purchase date. 5. Classes must be prepaid. Sales are final and non-refundable. 5. If you need to change the class time/date please advise 24h before the class otherwise it will be void.


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If you need something quick and easy *and low carb* that you can make ahead for breakfast, give this a try! It’s a favorite in my home and you can change-up the ingredients! I’ll use whatever I have on hand! Spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, bacon, sausage and extra cheese, go wild! 😁😁

  • 3 eggs
  • 3 egg whites
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 12 slices deli ham or turkey
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (cheddar is yum too!)

1. Preheat the oven to 375F and spray a muffin tin with non fat cooking spray.
2. Spray a saute pan with cooking spray and saute the onions until they become translucent. Add the spinach and garlic and continue to saute until wilted. Remove from heat.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg whites, milk, salt, and pepper until frothy. Stir in the spinach mixture and cheese.

4. Push the ham into each muffin hole by gently pressing it in the bottom so the ham creates the crust for the quiche. Try to make sure the ham isn’t sticking to far over the edge or it will burn during cooking.

5. Pour the egg mixture into each muffin hole and cook for 20 minutes or until the egg is cooked through and becomes fluffy.

6. These are great warm or cold and will keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

I know a lot of people say all a steak needs is salt and pepper, which is true, but I prefer three things, Montreal steak seasoning, garlic and Worcestershire sauce!

I lovingly rub in the garlic and seasoning salt and gently bathe the steaks with Worcestershire sauce. I let my steaks come up to room temperature while soaking up all that goodness and then quickly sear over high heat for about 2-3 mins on each side, until it gets to a nice medium.

I can’t wait to have leftovers today  yessssss!

Oh and i also topped it with a mushroom and onion saute! That recipe is also in my blog!

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Cloth Diaper Wash Routine ~ It’s Just Laundry Folks!

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Cloth Diaper Wash Routine

Today’s article is going to be about cloth diaper wash routine’s.

Every cloth diaper wash routine is going to be different. The way that you wash your cloth diapers may not be the same way as I wash mine, and that’s ok. The reason everyone has a different way of washing cloth diapers is due to detergent preferences, type of washing machines and what you’re comfortable with. I see moms who are wanting to learn everything they can about cloth diapers, getting all freaked out over “laundry!” With that said, just remember It’s only laundry folks!

Keeping Your Cloth Diaper Wash Routine Simple

My advice is to keep it simple and use prefolds and covers. No fancy instructions, just wash them! The reason I started using cloth diapers was to cut costs. But with so many cute designer brands out there, it’s super easy to get caught up in all of the hustle of stocking up on cloth diapers. Don’t! Keeping it simple is better for your wallet, and you can even learn to make your own.

My Cloth Diaper Detergent

Years ago when I first started cloth diapering Joceyln everybody was saying “you needed to use cloth diapers safe laundry detergent.” Well, I did that, and it didn’t work! I’m going to put this right out there; mild detergents are not going to work on your cloth diapers! Just think about what you’re washing. You are washing poop and urine out of your clothing. You’re going to need something that is capable of breaking down those properties and getting your diapers clean. I personally use Foca Biodegradable Laundry Detergent. [See it here]
Cloth Diaper Wash Routine Foca

Have Used / Will Never Use

I have used Tide powder, which gave me okay results. I had started using Tide when I moved to a place that had hard water. Tide worked for us while we lived there. My diapers were clean and smelled clean. However, when we moved to a place that had city water, it just wasn’t doing the job anymore. I have no idea why it just didn’t!

I use bleach only when absolutely necessary and I would never-ever use fabric softeners because it affects the absorbency of the inserts. The majority of manufacturers will void your diaper’s warranty if you use either of these two products.

My Cloth Diaper Washing Routine

I have an old-school agitator washing machine. This thing is the bomb! It washes the diapers beautifully, without any extra prep work. If it ever breaks, I WILL have another one, even if I have to buy one at a second-hand store!

I have been trying to save myself some time when it comes to washing my diapers. As I’m changing Jocelyn, I remove the insert right then and toss it in the diaper pail. When it’s time to wash I’m not taking the extra time to go in and remove every insert from every diaper. This is saving me a lot of time when it comes to washing.

So, I grab my laundry pail and any wet bags that I may have in my car or diaper bag, and I toss them all into the washer. I turn the knob to the rinse cycle and walk away. I come back 15 minutes later and turn the knob to the wash cycle, add my detergent and walk away until the washer has finished.  Once the machine is finished, I hang it all to air dry!
Cloth Diaper Wash Routine Washer Dryer

Final Thoughts

My thought on the matter is pretty simple. My mother and grandmother both used cloth diapers on their children. They didn’t have any complicated routine that required a bachelor’s degree to figure out. They just washed and dried the cloth diapers. No overthinking it, it’s just laundry! What worked for them, works for me. I have better things to do with my time than trying to make my laundry a difficult task!

A great resource is the Cloth Diaper FAQ section, here on our site. It’s full of some very helpful informatin and cloth diaper lingo! So check it out.

How do you wash your diapers? Do you keep it simple? How long does it take?


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(X2) Black Ice Clown Fish (Pair) Med - (X2) Mandarin Gobies - (X1) Yellow Tang

$ 227.54

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*Tank Raised *Free Shipping *Premier Breeders *Healthy & Eating Aggressive
All live stock is shipped FEDEX PRIORITY OVERNIGHT by 10:30am in most areas (USA only). All shipment include Styrofoam for insulation and heat/cold pack to guarantee live delivery.
Buy from an Official Breeder. We thoroughly inspect each pair before they are sent off to their new home. Each Clown Fish is held for 90 days before they leave our facility insure proper clown gain and aggressive eating habits.
We typically feed all of our clown fish micro .5mm pellets soft/dry, and copepods.
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
Max. Size: 3"
Color Form: Black, Orange, White
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Captive-Bred - USA
Family: Pomacentridae
This buy, is for two singles that have been paired up together. Check out would be for 1 pair.
Beautiful Clown Fish. The clowns are approx 1" - 1 3/4".
The Black Ice Clownfish is a unique cross between our Premium Snowflake Ocellaris Clownfish and our ultra-black Darwin Ocellaris Clownfish. Like the Snowflake Ocellaris Clownfish, the Black Ice Clownfish has three white body stripes that are exaggerated and have irregular shapes and patterns. The body color is a beautiful orange- brown. The color will darken with maturity. No two fish are the same and this designer clownfish has become increasingly popular for its distinctiveness.
Temperament & Captive Care
The temperament and captive care requirements for the Black Ice Clownfish are very similar to that of the regular Ocellaris Clownfish. It is relatively peaceful and hardy. They thrive in saltwater aquariums with or without an anemone present.
Most clownfish are omnivorous feeders, meaning that they will consume a variety of different food types. In nature the diet of clownfish consists of crustaceans (such as copepods and amphipods), algae, polychaete worms, and leftovers from the anemone’s meal. Our captive bred fish are conditioned to eat a variety of aquarium diets including pellets, flake food, frozen Mysis shrimp, and frozen brine shrimp.
Aquarium Host Anemones
Black Ice Clownfish will readily accept a wide variety of host anemones and many hobbyists keep them with the popular and hardy Bubble Tip Anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor). As a reference, the natural host anemones of the regular Ocellaris Clownfish are Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Giant Carpet Sea Anemone (Stichodactyla gigantean) and Merten's Carpet Sea Anemone (Stichodactyla mertensii).
*Medium Size Approx 1 1/2" - 2 1/2" Each
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
Max. Size: 4"
Mandarin Gobies, also referred to as Mandarin Dragonets, Mandarinfish, Mandarins, and Psychedelic Gobies, are by-and-by one of the most beautiful and exotic types of fish on the market. Thanks to their mesmerizing stripes and dizzying colors, Mandarins are a super-hot commodity among reef hobbyists.
The Mandarin, with vibrant blue-green rivers of pigment running across its body, is an unmistakable fish that’s sure to be the highlight of your aquarium or refugium. They originate from the warm pacific waters in and around the Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia.
Despite the fact that Mandarin Gobies are such a staple in the reefing enthusiast’s collection, they still reign supreme as one of the hardest types of fish to keep alive. Letting them thrive is a different story altogether.
The way the Mandarin Goby feeds in the wild (eating large amounts of live shrimp, copepods, and worms) makes for a tough time recreating the conditions. Malnourishment is one of the most common fates to befall a captive Mandarin. Much of the time, they won’t even touch the food you put out for them.
Does that mean you should give up on the Goby and pop for an easier, less finicky fish? Absolutely not. With a little TLC and the right, very specific conditions, Mandarin Gobies can be a breeze to take care of. As gorgeous as they are, you’ll be glad you made the effort.
Introduce this beautiful fish and draw attention to your aquarium. The Green Mandarin Dragonet can never be compared to any other fish. It has the most attractive and vivid coloration and pattern. The Green Mandarin Dragonet features scaleless body in green with orange wavy lines across it. Not only this, its tail is bright red with blue edging. The Green Mandarin Dragonet is also known as Psychedelic fish due to its bizarre coloration. The male fish is larger and also features a large pointed dorsal fin. Although, more often it is named as Mandarin Goby, but they are not gobies, rather they belong to Dragonets family. The Green Mandarin Dragonet is found in groups or pairs, and mainly on sandy bottoms between reef crests, and is indigenous to Philippine area. It is one of the most commonly sold fish, and at the same time it is most delicate in nature and needs care to maintain its longevity, due to its feeding habits. It mainly feeds on live amphipoda and copepods, and these can be found only in larger reef tanks. The Green Mandarin Dragonet is very stringent in eating habits, as some of them can take even frozen foods. It basically use the front fins while looking for the food. The Green Mandarin Dragonet takes lot of time to get adjusted to a captive diet. It is extremely docile as well as non-aggressive, which makes it safe to keep in any aquarium along with other inhabitants. Due to its thick slime covering, it is resistant to parasitic diseases.
Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
Max. Size: 8"
Color Form: Yellow
Diet: Herbivore
The Yellow Tang fish will brighten up any reef or fish-only tank. This saltwater fish is a member of family Acanthuridae and has a beautiful oval shaped body possessing a single pastel-like yellow color along with long continuous dorsal, anal fins and crescent tailfins. It has sharp white razor spur near the tail, which it uses during fights and also to establish itself over other fishes. Known as an active swimmer, it will glide through the aquarium eating algae simultaneously and at night it beds down on the reefs or live rocks. Fairly resistant to diseases, the Yellow Tang is relatively easy to care for. It can be housed in groups of 3 or more as a shoal, or singly. This fish should be kept in an aquarium with at least 30 gallons of water and good room for swimming. It is highly recommended to have only one Tang to minimize aggression in the aquarium. Adult males tend to be larger than females and with its long snout-like mouth it can easily feed on algae and seaweeds that suffocate corals. The Yellow Tang has a sharp spine located near its tail, which it uses for protection. The Yellow Tang will surely draw attention to your home tank. As a matter of fact, this fish is among the most popular of all marine fish. The Yellow Tang is very active and loves to swim all over with curiosity. It is peace loving and non-aggressive when kept with dissimilar species.
Though most common to the reefs of Hawaii, the Yellow Hawaiian Tang's natural habitat is actually widespread throughout Indonesia and the Great Barrier Reef. The Yellow Hawaiian Tang is also known as the Yellow Sailfin Tang or Yellow Surgeonfish. For best care, it should be housed in an aquarium of at least 100 gallons with ample room to swim. Like other Tangs, this member of the Acanthuridae family demonstrates territorial aggression towards its own species, or Tangs in general. Therefore, it is best to keep just one Yellow Hawaiian Tang per aquarium, unless multiple Yellow Hawaiian Tangs are introduced into the system simultaneously.

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Anticoruption: Nigeria is leaving adolescents behind
24. September 2018 at 21:11
According to a UNICEF report, there are currently 1.2 Billion adolescents in the world, making up to 16 percent of the world`s entire human population. In Africa, there are presently 289 million adolescents (aged 10-19 years) who make up lump 23 percent of the entire African population.
The adolescent population in Nigeria is about 40 million individuals. This constitutes about 23 percent of the entire Nigerian population. Many well developed Western countries like Belgium, Isreal, Portugal etc have populations between 9 and 12 million. Australia, the least continent in the world by size, has a total human population of 25 million.

So, beyond the stats, what are we saying?
The 40 million adolescent population in Nigeria, aren’t just a nation in themselves but a continent. Hence, they need to be strategically involved in our agenda to make the world a better place. Global Coalition, The United Nations, World Health Organizations all got great plans for Children around the world – However, Adolescents are not Children. They aren’t adults either. They are just stuck in between, battling with Identity Crisis, trying hard to comprehend a world they are just getting to meet.

More often than not, this naivety and defenselessness makes them yield to social vices. This explains why adolescents are most globally at risk in substance abuse, killer diseases like “HIV” and in the same vein, they are largely at risk as regards “Corruption”, given that the “adolescent years” is the stage at which their perspective to life and philosophy begin to take shape.

Just like recent strides has been made in the anticorruption movement in the nation, through increased awareness campaigns among the population including the elderly, increased civic and public discuss on graft issues via traditional (TV, Radio) and new media (Social Media), more recent successful prosecutions of a few erring public officials, one major thing has been missing – We have defaulted in carrying the “adolescents”, the progenitors of our NEXT generation, along in all of this.

Little wonder a 2015, WAEC (West Africa Examination Council) report says that Nigeria has the highest cases of Exam Malpractice in the examination among its West African counterparts. It should be recalled that in May 2018, the Nigerian Federal Government had no choice than to announce a ban or some substances like Codeine, due to their alarming abuse among the young, of which the adolescent age group is the major culprit. This missing link obviously contributes to our nation being listed as one of the 15 most dangerous countries to live in due to insecurity and criminal activities (Business Insider, 2016).

Every other thing seems to be right with us except this. We are fast losing our adolescents. This probably explains why corruption has gone from bad to worse, because we are neglecting our roots , we are failing at insuring our tomorrow. This is not just a Nigerian or African problem but a global one. Hence, the adolescent group should be involved in the pursuit of the transparency and accountability at all levels – community, national and international.

Countries like Denmark, reputed globally for being one of the most transparent nations on earth, do not leave their adolescents to chance. After many years of spending billions and recruiting tens of thousands for the proper tendering of this fragile class of individuals, they are today leading the rest of the world in transparency and accountability. However, in Nigeria, surprisingly, there's no known thrust in this direction, both by Governmental and Private Organizations. Researchers around the world have agreed that rough adolescents years is linked to adult crime and vice versa.

This is why we have to get back to the drawing board! It is not enough to have “anticorruption conferences” for our adults or youths. We must do well to have the same for adolescents, in a simpler and well-tailored menu. The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sport must be adequately empowered and equipped to cater for adolescent developmental needs in Nigeria, particularly in the area of corruption and civic leadership.

Our annual budgets must be a more inclusive one, with yearly financial provision for this group. The Ministry of Education must see to it that “Integrity” is introduced as a subject to be taught in our secondary schools. Putting these structures in place, will certainly help us achieve more concrete and lasting progress in the war against corruption.

A few years ago, Transparency International reported the story of a group of students in Indonesia (typically adolescents) who suspected corruption in the financing of a new multimedia center, On paper, the building had been completed with the funds gone yet no structure existed. The students eventually started the “Save Our School” campaign, the local mayor had to take action and the sum of 750 million rupiah was recovered with the culprits punished. These young ones got potential. This should inspire us, here is a call to action! Let`s bring them on board!

Cite This Article As: Victor Oyelade. "Anticoruption: Nigeria is leaving adolescents behind." International Youth Journal, 24. September 2018.

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We’ll Not Allow Meddling In Our Affairs, FG Warns U.S, Others.

The presidency has reacted to statements issued by the U.S, U.K and the E.U on the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, where they all expressed serious concern.

The Federal Government has now said it is determined to ensure free, fair and credible elections, noting that the Buhari led government will not bend the rules and will not allow meddling in the nation’s affairs.

A presidential media statement issued, on Saturday evening, notes that though the Nigerian Government welcomes the prevailing keen interest and partnerships for successful elections in the country, it rejects any interference or perception management that promotes apprehension, citizens distrust or undermines the transparency and acceptability of the outcomes of Nigeria’s electoral process.

According to the statement, Nigeria reserves the right to be insulated from suggestions and or interference with respect to wholly internal affairs and commands international laws, customs and norms that mandate and require nations and the comity to respect this prerogative to all.

“The Federal government has ensured the independence of all organs, institutions and arms of government to perform their functions in a manner that is transparent and is not lacking in integrity whether institutionally or by persons within such institutions or organs and will continue to do this.

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Cuma Guesthouse

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  • Elevator
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City-center guesthouse within easy reach of Baths of Caracalla
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Cuma Guesthouse

from ZAR 814
  • Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom
  • Superior Double Room, Shared Bathroom
  • Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
  • Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

What’s around Cuma Guesthouse

  • In San Giovanni
  • Baths of Caracalla - 20 min walk
  • Colosseum - 24 min walk
  • Roman Forum - 27 min walk
  • Via Nazionale - 35 min walk
  • Circus Maximus - 36 min walk
  • Piazza Venezia - 37 min walk
  • Via del Corso - 39 min walk

Getting around

  • Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 33 min drive
  • Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 31 min drive
  • Rome Tuscolana Station - 18 min walk
  • Rome Termini Station - 5 min drive
  • Rome Ostiense Station - 5 min drive
  • San Giovanni Station - 5 min walk
  • Re di Roma Station - 7 min walk
  • Lodi Station - 13 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

At a glance

Key facts

  • 5 rooms

  • Check-in time 3:00 PM-8:00 PM
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
24-hour airport shuttle service is available on request. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges

  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Travelling with others

  • One child stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

  • Free WiFi in public areas

  • Free WiFi in rooms

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *

  • No parking

  • Free nearby parking

Payment types at the property

  • Cash

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
* See small print for additional details or extra charges

At the property

Food and drink
  • Free local cuisine breakfast daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Italian

In the room

Things to enjoy
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
Freshen up
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
Be entertained
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels
Stay connected
  • Free WiFi
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.

For transfers, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.

Mandatory fees

You’ll be asked to pay the following charges at check-in or check-out:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.5 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

Optional extras

Late check-in between 8 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15

Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 50.00 per vehicle (one way)

We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.

FAQs for Cuma Guesthouse

  • Does Cuma Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
    Yes, Cuma Guesthouse does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
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    No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
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    Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
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    You can check in from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
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    Yes. Nearby restaurants include Shooters (1-min walk), I Vitelloni (2-min walk), and Anticafé (4-min walk).
  • Is airport shuttle service offered by Cuma Guesthouse?
    Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 50.00 per vehicle one way.

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Great Room, Sharing Bathrooms Was Hard
This was a great place to stay. The manager of the guesthouse, Luca, was very helpful. It was really clean, safe, and had great service. The location was good; in a quiet place but super close to the Metro to get around. Additionally, some really great restaurants are around there. My biggest surprise, I suppose, was that this was not a hotel but a guesthouse. There are 2 bathrooms with 5 rooms, all with varying numbers of beds, etc. While it was clean and easy to get around, I have never shared a bathroom before in a hotel setting, so that was something to get used to. We were there for such a short time and planned on going pretty much non-stop, so it was great for us. Great price and slight compromise in a room that was nice and cool with AC and secure. However, if you are hoping to relax in a room and have more of a "hotel" experience, then you might want to reconsider. All in all, this was a great experience for us.
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The Art of Relaxation

The Art of Relaxation emerges from the expression of creative skill, awareness and imagination. It is a state of ease experienced as you allow yourself to be free from tension and anxiety so you can become your more naturally embodied Self.

The Art of Relaxation practices can help you access a more efficient and effective form of deep rest and rejuvenation. Some say a single hour of deep rest is as beneficial as four hours of conventional sleep without awareness.

This kind of ease is that state of Being that’s experienced between sleeping and waking. Some call it liminal space, some shoonya or the void, stillpoint or zeropoint. There are many names for it. It is where our holism and healing potential can be accessed.

Like a mythological phoenix, it’s often reported after a session there is a feeling of being born anew.

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There is no noise in the world, there is no peace in the Himalayas. Both are within you.
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Restorative Rest Session

Cranial Sacral Session

Cranial Sacral Session is an hour-long gentle session similar to the Restorative Rest Session, however, you will receive a full hour of hands on cranial sacral techniques appropriate to you.

The craniosacral system includes the brain, the cerebrospinal fluid, the system of membranes inside the cranium, all 22 cranial bones, the spine and the sacrum.

One possible benefit of this session is relieving the symptoms associated with compression in the head, neck, and back. This session can also soothe pain and release both emotional and physical stress and tension. Cranial Sacral Session is thought to help restore cranial mobility and ease or release restrictions of the head, neck, and nerves.

Restorative Rest

Restorative Rest is a gentle hour long session using hands on cranial sacral techniques, awareness and breath to help you feel more balanced, restored and at home in your body.

The keystone of this practice is the gentle stillpoint technique used to help shift the central nervous system from its usual state of alertness to one of calmness. Recipients report the experience of a feeling of deep peace pervading the body during the sessions and a new sense of wellness that continues long after the session is complete.

During this session, you will experience 30 minutes of cranial techniques on the feet, hands, head and sacrum, a 10 minute stillpoint hold under the occiput and the remaining time will be deep uninterrupted rest and nervous system regulation.

Rates for Sessions (1 hour)
Cranial Sacral Restorative    $125
ZeroPoint Restorative Rest   $75

“Dr. Still envisioned the cerebral spinal fluid as an intermediary in the movement of Divine intelligence, a channeling of creation into embryological segments and irrigating them with life, giving form and function and order and intelligence to our existence.”

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Nuclear medicine physicians break down COVID-19 game plan at SNMMI

Nuclear medicine physicians break down COVID-19 game plan at SNMMI

John R. Fischer, Senior Reporter | July 15, 2020
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Nuclear medicine physicians at Mount Sinai Hospital discuss the challenges they experienced during the peak of COVID-19 and how they adapted their roles to address it.
Prior to the pandemic, Dr. Anthony Hafez saw, on average, one nuclear scan a week that showed a patient’s cancer progressing. But that all changed when COVID-19 hit, as scan volumes dropped off, nonessential exams were delayed, and only urgent cases were seen.

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Another change was the use of telemedicine, which was implemented to conduct virtual visits to continue radioactive iodine therapy and peptide receptor radionuclide therapy for patients, and to allow radiologists to work from home so as to reduce the number of people in reading rooms. Radiologists were given a list of requirements for what their computers needed to read scans at home.

Technologists also would not enter the reading room, instead calling in to request images to be reviewed. The department coordinated with others to ensure COVID information from medical records and radiology information systems for relevant patients were exported to nuclear medicine procedure requests.

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Bitcoin Statistics

20 May 2020 zipmexteam Opinions EN

Bitcoin (BTC) emerged in 2008 after the global financial crisis. A mysterious identity under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto published the white paper of Bitcoin, a peer-to-peer digital currency that would be free from the clutches of the global market.

BTC is one of the first cryptocurrencies to come into the markets. It has stayed on top despite many other cryptocurrencies entering the scene. It also became an open-source blockchain that helped create other cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin is one of the few cryptocurrencies which uses specialized mining hardware. Each block mined provides a specific amount of Bitcoin to the miner. Currently, the reward amount is 6.5 BTC, and it is due to half again in another four years (or after miners mine another 210,000 blocks).

The recent mining occurred on May 12th, and the price dropped instantly, but within 48 hours, the price is back to the $9K level.

Bitcoin Price and Market Cap

Bitcoin is at a market price of $9,681 currently [1], and it started the day with just $9,152. Just after the Bitcoin Halving, the price dropped to a low of $8,272 but quickly began to recover the next day.

Around 107 blocks of Bitcoin and 668.75 BTC have been mined in the last 24 hours [2].

Bitcoin or any cryptocurrency market is quite volatile and is dependent on the supply and demand. Unlike traditional markets, BTC’s market price depends on the supply and demand of the crypto coin. If there is an increase in the supply and demand for the asset, then the market value will rise and vice versa.

There are various cryptocurrency exchanges set up that help you buy, sell, and trade BTC. Few exchanges have insurance if something goes wrong, so ensure you do your research before signing up and transacting.

With more exchanges offering Bitcoin to trade, the supply and demand will only increase, leading to an increase in the market value.

Bitcoin Price History

Let’s take a look at some of Bitcoin’s historic statistics over the years.

Bitcoin in 2015

  • In 2015, Bitcoin started at around $315 but saw the lowest price of $177.28 by January 14th itself [2]. But the price stabilized during the summer and saw another spike in November.
  • At the time a popular crypto exchange raised 75 million USD in a Series C funding round and became the biggest Bitcoin company.
  • Further to the influx of exchange funding more than 160,000 merchants began to accept payments in BTC.
  • BTC rose to a high of $465.50 on December 15th.

Bitcoin in 2016

  • Bitcoin had a low of $358.77 on January 15th and a high of $978.01 on December 28th in 2016 [2] the price came close to the $1K mark, which it crossed in 2017.
  • Japan recognized BTC as virtual currency on par with real money. Dr Craig S Wright publicly announced that he was Satoshi Nakamoto in a huge blog post.
  • Hackers also attached Bitfinex, a popular Bitcoin exchange, and stole almost 120,000 Bitcoins.

Bitcoin in 2017

  • In 2017, Bitcoin was at the lowest of $775.98 on January 11th and the highest at $19,343 on December 16th [2]. 2017 was the year where Bitcoin gained more popularity and legitimacy amongst lawmakers and legal finance companies.
  • Japan even recognized BTC as a legal mode of payment. During August, BTC also split into two – Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, and this became the ‘Bitcoin Cash hard fork.’
  • Bitcoin reached a record high but could not cross the $20,000 mark.

Bitcoin in 2018

  • The year of 2018, saw Bitcoin be at the highest at $17,135.84 on January 6th but then continued to follow a downward trend and reached a low of $3,703.80 on December 15th [2].
  • 2018 was a rough year for Bitcoin, and many sold their crypto coins when they could. Google and Facebook also added to the hurt and announced they would block any cryptocurrency advertisements.

Bitcoin in 2019

  • Bitcoin started the year just above $3.7K and reached a low of $3,383.67 on February 6th. However, by mid-2019, it crossed the $10K mark and reached a high of $12,907.14 [2]. But the downward trend continued as the next Bitcoin halving was nearing.

Bitcoin in 2020 (so far)

  • By early 2020 the market value of 1 BTC had grown to $7,195.89. It seemed to have developed a bullish pattern as the Bitcoin halving event was nearing. It rose to a high of $10,348.92 on February 12th, but then the price dropped to a low of $4,912.40 on March 16th [3].
  • The Bitcoin halving event occurred on May 12th and resulted in a price drop from $9.9K to $8.6K. However, the bullish pattern developed, and the price has since stabilized above $9,500 and is looking to test the $10K mark again.

Bitcoin Mining Statistics

In the beginning anyone could mine Bitcoin on their home computer. At the time of launch, in a readme document Satoshi Nakamoto mentioned it would only take a few hours for people to receive their Bitcoins. Nowadays, mining operations require vast amounts of computing power and electricity. Almost all miners of a large size use application-specific integrated hardware (ASIC) hardware to keep the system running without any hiccups. This hardware is used to solve complex calculations called hashes that provide BTC as rewards.

Each BTC block is about 1-megabyte size and verifying it is quite easy. There can only be around 21 million Bitcoins in existence. Once this limit is reached there, can be no more mining. Approximately 18.5 million Bitcoins have been mined, leaving just under three million coins [4].

Initially, BTC was mined using a computer’s CPU. But GPU mining overtook CPU mining quickly. Back then, the rewards for mining a block were 50 BTC, but Bitcoin wasn’t at a higher market value so not many people took notice.

GPUs became so popular for crypto mining that there were hardware and graphic card shortages which led to price hikes in 2013 and 2017.

According to coin share, the global Bitcoin mining industry consumes about 4.7GW of electricity. Bitcoin mining accounted for 5 GW electricity per day in the US [3].

Is Bitcoin Mining Profitable?

Bitcoin mining can be profitable depending on various factors, mainly electricity. With Bitcoin halving occurring every four years, the rewards keep on reducing by half. Companies had started to mine Bitcoin in a considerable amount to make a profit, leaving out smaller miners.

Just the graphic card costs around $700, a basic setup may cost from $3,000 onwards. For the biggest miners, they have thousands of machines running 24/7. On top of this, the electricity cost is also in the tens of thousands. All this ends up making Bitcoin mining not as profitable as it was before.

For the miners it could take months before their mining rewards can repay for setup and electricity costs. However, for the smaller miners there is a new method for mining known as cloud mining, where you use another person’s rig for mining. Many companies charge you just for the processing power, or you may pay monthly fees.

Bitcoin markets are still volatile, and once they become stable, then mining and trading will yield better rewards. Currently, mining does not seem profitable enough for smaller miners.

Various Bitcoin statistics suggest that the market price of Bitcoin might cross the $10K mark soon and reach new resistance levels after the halving event. The halving event may also create more demand, which in turn affects the market price.

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If the conditions listed above are not met, we reserve the right not to issue a refund.

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