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Why You Need to Let Yourself WANT
Where in your life are you not letting yourself WANT the thing that you really want? Where might you be skimping on yourself and your desires?
The other day I walked into a Starbucks to get a treat. Yes, now and again, (ok, often) I like sweet treats.
In particular, I was craving a cinnamon scone. There is just something about those damn Starbucks scones. They are sweet, but not too sugary. Soft, but not chewy. Baked, yet not dehydratingly dry. (Can you tell I know my scone?)
Anyway, I noticed the scone was 480 calories.
It has the most calories compared to everything else in that case.
Butter Croissant: 380
Banana Chocolate Swirl: 330
Blueberry Oat Bar: 370
And I had a moment where I thought; “I can’t believe I always get the thing with the most calories! Mmmm, maybe I should just go with the Oat Bar. It does have fewer calories. It’s probably healthier. Do I really NEED the scone?”
But because years ago I used to have this kind of back and forth conversation with myself around food, I have gotten pretty good and shutting this rigmarole down and just ordering what I truly want.
I don’t believe in counting calories.
I believe in listening to your body, it’s cravings, eating when you are hungry, eating slowly, stopping when you are full.
More importantly, I believe in eating for pleasure, enjoying your food and never, EVER allowing yourself to feel guilt or shame for wanting what you want or having what you had.
Now, I am not really telling you this story to talk about scones, or calories or what you should and should not be eating.
Why You Need to Let Yourself WANT
But, here’s my question for you.
Where in your life do you cut corners, skimp, choose the ‘lesser’ thing, the cheaper thing or worse, where do you not let yourself REALLY have what it is that you want?
Again, this is not just about food. I am talking about your business, your love life, your career or any other part of your life where you skimp out.
Where in your life do you not even ALLOW yourself to DESIRE the very thing that keeps coming up in you mind?
Are there times you won’t even admit to what you want just because it doesn’t make rational sense?
Like when you want something for no OTHER reason than because it would feel good, be fun or even fulfill a part of yourself that needs satisfying.
I think so often we are afraid to tell the truth of what we desire and what we need in the moment.
We are afraid to voice it and we are certainly afraid to go after it.
We worry that people will think we are indulgent, needy, slutty or ostentatious.
We think that our desires makes us weak.
We fear that people will see the real us. The part of us that is ambitious, hungry, or even ravenous for life.
And because we often have the belief that the qualities I just mentioned are ‘bad’, VERY BAD, we won’t even tolerate theses feelings within ourselves, out of fear it might actually be true.
How dare you want to make a lot money? Shame.
How dare you want to be the star of the show? Starved for attention.
How dare you want to just. get. laid? Ooooh, you little slut.
How dare you want the scone? Baaad. So, so bad.
And so we settle for the Oat Bar.
For the lesser.
For what we don’t REALLY want.
But here is what happens.
We end up over indulging or gorging ourselves on the oat bar or the ‘lesser’ desired things, because we are hoping that maybe, just maybe it will fill the need.
We get pissed at our partners for not doing what we want them to do, when really, we are not honoring our OWN desires in other parts of our lives.
We blame the industry we are in for not giving US enough money, work or acknowledgment, when really, we are depriving ourselves of a vacation or possibly self-expression.
If we just could have been honest about wanting the scone and allowing ourselves to eat it or at least go after it, we might actually be satisfied.
In a few days, I am handing out Magic Wands for all those who will be joining in the next round of Magical Manifesters.
I tell you this, because the entire first module of the course is about BEING HONEST with your desires. Letting them see the light of day. Admitting the truth about who you are and want you want.
I am absolutely certain the first step in living a FULL, EXCITING, RICH life, is simply honoring and admitting what it is that you really want, deep down, before you even take any action.
This is what the first part of Magical Manifesters is all about. Desire. Then we make a plan, but more on that next week.
I hope you will consider joining me. Be sure to check your inbox in a few days with the official announcement and links to our new digs.
In the meantime, if this strikes a chord within you…
In the comments section, I invite you to write this phrase out 3 times.
Tell me 3 things you REALLY, like REALLY want. Whatever comes to your mind first. They can be ridiculous things and not make any sense at all.
And the best part is that you don’t have to actually DO anything about it.
You can just simply acknowledge your own desires for today and see how that feels. Start there. See what happens.
I hope you have a deliciously, dirty, exciting, satisfying weekend.
Love and scones,

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Police stated that the report of the incident was received around 5:20 in the morning and that no items including money were taken from the scene. Robbers had tried to break into the safe after entering the council office by breaking through a window of the building, according to Police.
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Anders Jansson has been named Commercial Director of the Swedish wave energy company CorPower Ocean.
Jansson, former CEO of Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto, who resigned from the company beginning of 2016, has now taken up the role of Commercial Director at CorPower, the Swedish wave energy developer informed.
“I am particularly excited to become part of the CorPower team allowing me to continue developing game-changing projects in the marine energy sector,” said Jansson.
CorPower’s half-scale device is currently undergoing dry-testing in Stockholm, which will be followed by the deployment at EMEC.
CorPower’s buoys oscillate in resonance with incoming waves, and by using the WaveSpring phase control technology which amplifies waves’ motion, the device significantly increases the power capture, which is then converted to electricity, according to CorPower Ocean.


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During the classic “fight-or-flight” stress response, sympathetic nervous system activation leads to catecholamine release, which increases heart rate and contractility, resulting in enhanced cardiac output. Catecholamines bind to β-adrenergic receptors, causing cAMP generation and activation of PKA, which phosphorylates multiple targets in cardiac muscle, including the cardiac ryanodine receptor/calcium release channel (RyR2) required for muscle contraction. PKA phosphorylation of RyR2 enhances channel activity by sensitizing the channel to cytosolic calcium (Ca2+). Here, we found that mice harboring RyR2 channels that cannot be PKA phosphorylated (referred to herein as RyR2-S2808A+/+ mice) exhibited blunted heart rate and cardiac contractile responses to catecholamines (isoproterenol). The isoproterenol-induced enhancement of ventricular myocyte Ca2+ transients and fractional shortening (contraction) and the spontaneous beating rate of sinoatrial nodal cells were all blunted in RyR2-S2808A+/+ mice. The blunted cardiac response to catecholamines in RyR2-S2808A+/+ mice resulted in impaired exercise capacity. RyR2-S2808A+/+ mice were protected against chronic catecholaminergic-induced cardiac dysfunction. These studies identify what we believe to be new roles for PKA phosphorylation of RyR2 in both the heart rate and contractile responses to acute catecholaminergic stimulation.
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Scandal! actress says celebrities must stop 'leading reckless' lifestyles
Scandal! actress Mapaseka Koetle says that while celebrities enjoy the benefits of being famous‚ they neglect the responsibility that comes with it.
In an interview with TshisaLIVE‚ Mapaseka said that since becoming a mother she has realised how celebrities lead “reckless” lives and the importance of being a role model.
“The reality is whether we like it or not‚ we chose to be in the public eye. We can’t just accept the nice things that come with it and ignore the fact that [young] people will always be watching‚” she said.
The Scandal actress‚ who gave birth to a baby girl in September last year‚ said that she has learned to be responsible. She added that people in the public light need to remember that they have an impact on lives.
“Look‚ it’s hard. It’s not easy to have to watch what we do and what we say all the time‚ especially with the rise of social media. We are human‚ but we are also people that are role models for others‚” she explained.
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When “Mare of Easttown” made its debut in April on HBO, few likely expected the show would prove to be one of the year’s most acclaimed and Emmy-nominated series. But buoyed by strong word-of-mouth and its weekly rollout, “Mare” ended its run with a finale that satisfied fans and Emmy voters alike. The show received 16 nominations for HBO, including Best Limited Series, Best Actress in a Limited Series for Kate Winslet, Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for Evan Peters, and Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for Julianne Nicholson and Jean Smart. Winslet and Peters, meanwhile, are the odds-on favorites to win in their respective categories.
But it almost didn’t happen according to that script. In a new interview at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Amazon Prime Video boss Jen Salke said she had hoped to land “Mare of Easttown” for the streaming platform but lost out to HBO. “We tried hard to get ‘Mare of Easttown’ and we lost it in the negotiation,” Salke said Wednesday in a chat with James Corden. “I do think about the process. I did look back on what our process was going through that because I really, really loved the show. And I’m such a fan of Kate’s and I would be proud to have it on the service.”
Created by Brad Ingelsby, “Mare of Easttown” focused on a detective (Winslet) trying to solve a murder in her small Delaware County community in Pennslyvania. The show was praised for its verisimilitude, especially the care production paid to the local accents and wardrobe of the setting. Speaking to Gold Derby, executive producer Mark Roybal explained that while they had numerous offers for the show, HBO felt like the natural landing spot on account of its traditional rollout.
“I think that the timing of it, that people wanted to take a breather and wait a week – they had that patience,” he said. “There was this communal experience of watching it and talking about it week to week. It was a throwback to when we did have those water cooler moments.”
A number of this year’s top Emmy nominees unfurled in a similar fashion: “Ted Lasso,” “Wandavision,” “The Mandalorian,” and “Hacks” all aired episodes in a weekly release pattern rather than dropped all at once.
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Hello all, my first post and thread.
I have an older machine that is being replaced and soon-to-be-history.
Systemax Ascent Athalon (64 I think) running WinXP.
I have a secondary (Seagate 500Gig) HDD in the machine that's been there for years..
I want to transfer everything important from the old to the new as seamlessly as possible.
Docs and pics primarily.
The new machine is up and running fine with it's own programs.
Asus Tuf Z370 board, 1TB HDD, 500G SSD, Win10.
Both have their respective versions of Microsoft Office loaded.
I thought it would be very easy for storage transfer to copy everything onto the secondary HDD
while it is still in the old machine.
Copying from primary HDD to secondary HDD.
Then unplug secondary HDD from old machine, and plug it into the new machine.
And basically leave everything on it right where it is while in the new machine.
Is this OK?
Do I just remove it, mount it, plug it into one of the available SATA ports, and away I go?
Or is there some sort of formatting that will need to happen?
Or will there be some sort of obvious problem I can't foresee?
I didn't want to just go plugging it in w/o checking with someone first.
The new machine is awesome and running absolutely perfect.
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Food-deprivation-induced changes in sexual behaviour of meadow voles, Microtus pennsylvanicus
Food availability affects the reproductive performance of many animals. However, the majority of knowledge pertaining to food-deprivation-induced behavioural changes stems from a few model species. We investigated the effects of food deprivation on the sexual behaviour of male and female meadow voles using a three-component model that included attractivity, proceptivity and receptivity. In both males and females, proceptivity and receptivity were inhibited by food deprivations that lasted 6 h. Attractivity in females was inhibited after 24 h of food deprivation, whereas attractivity of males did not appear to be affected at any duration of food deprivation tested. Both male and female proceptivity were attenuated by food deprivations of 6 h and longer. Finally, female receptivity was inhibited by food deprivations of 6 h or longer. The data support the metabolic fuels hypothesis in females and partially support the metabolic fuels hypothesis in males. Short-term (6-12 h) and moderate (18-24 h) interruptions in food availability had inhibitory effects on all components of sexual behaviour in female meadow voles but not on proceptivity and receptivity in male meadow voles. © 2005 The Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Pierce, A., Ferkin, M., & Williams, T. (2005). Food-deprivation-induced changes in sexual behaviour of meadow voles, Microtus pennsylvanicus. Animal Behaviour, 70 (2), 339-348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2004.10.024

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The M6 south of Carlisle will be closed for several hours on Tuesday while emergency repairs take place.
The work, under the pedestrian bridge at Southwaite services, was scheduled to close two lanes, with one lane open to traffic.
However, a 'defect' was discovered by Highways England which means the whole of the northbound carriageway must now close between junction 41 at Catterlen Interchange and junction 42 at Carlisle South.
A diversion is in place, using the parallel A6 east of the motorway between the two junctions.
The closure was put in place at 12.30pm and could remain in place until 8pm this evening.
Highways England is advising drivers making essential journeys during the lockdown to plan journeys carefully and allow extra time if they need to use the M6 and diversion route this afternoon.


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The World Bank has warned that economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is expected to slow in 2023, as double-digit food inflation adds pressure on poorer households.
In its latest economic update, the World Bank said that MENA’s GDP growth is expected to slow to 3.0% in 2023, from 5.8% in 2022. This slowdown is due to a number of factors, including the war in Ukraine, which has disrupted global food and energy markets, and the COVID-19 pandemic, which has continued to weigh on economic activity.
The World Bank said that food inflation in MENA is expected to average 29% in 2023, up from 14.8% in 2022. This will put a strain on household budgets, particularly in poorer households, and could lead to social unrest.
The World Bank urged MENA governments to take steps to mitigate the impact of food inflation, including providing subsidies to low-income households, increasing food production, and investing in social safety nets.
The World Bank also said that MENA countries need to diversify their economies away from oil and gas, which are vulnerable to price shocks. The World Bank said that MENA countries need to invest in agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism.


China will continue to provide Japan with necessary assistance in accordance with the latter's needs, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu here Tuesday.
"We believe the people of Japan can tide over the difficulty as this," said Jiang at a regular news briefing.
Jiang said the Chinese Foreign Ministry immediately launched an emergency response mechanism after a huge earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan Friday, triggering an array of disasters including a massive tsunami.
The ministry has been striving to collect information about Chinese nationals in the quake-stricken areas, and offered help to the Chinese citizens being affected in the huge quake, said Jiang.
Chinese embassy and consulates in Japan have dispatched several working groups to the disaster-stricken areas to visit the affected Chinese nationals and help with the evacuation.
So far, China has not yet received any casualty report of its citizens in Japan.
Four of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant's six reactors have suffered serious problems in the wake of Friday's massive quake and tsunami in Japan, leading to leak of radioactive materials.
In answering an query about the necessity for global nuclear safety cooperation, Jiang said since the leak of radioactive materials at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant came to light, China's relevant environmental protection agencies have stepped up their monitoring and to keep a close watch on the leak.
The radioactive environment monitoring across China has shown nothing abnormal, said Jiang, who added that all operating nuclear power generating units across China had been running normally.
"Nuclear safety is the principal guarantee for a sustainable development of nuclear energy and technology," said the spokeswoman. "It is of special significance to guarantee nuclear safety as the result of the increased application of nuclear technology around the globe."
"Chinese government has always attached great importance to nuclear safety and upheld the principle of 'safety coming first' in building and operating nuclear power plants so as to ensure a safe, sound and orderly development in China's nuclear power industry, " said Jiang.
Jiang reiterated that members of the international community should enhance their cooperation in guaranteeing nuclear safety.
China has been acting fast in providing Japan with aids after Friday's devastating quake. Chinese government has offered sympathies and condolences to the Japanese government and the people of Japan.
China sent a 15-member international rescue team to Japan on Sunday, while local governments and China's chapter of the Red Cross have announced separate donations to aid the quake relief actions in Japan.
The ministry announced Monday that China will provide 30 million yuan worth of emergency humanitarian assistance to Japan following the massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami that have left thousands dead or missing.
A chartered plane carrying the first batch of relief goods China committed to Japan's earthquake rescue operations took off from Shanghai late Monday afternoon.
The first relief package sent to Japan is composed of 2,000 blankets, 900 cotton tents and 200 emergency lights, and valued at 7.2 million yuan ($1.1 million), said Yang Hongbin, a Shanghai-based official with China's Ministry of Commerce.
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Joburg’s restaurant scene is always chopping and changing and in this month’s edition of our restaurant news blog there’s plenty to catch up on including new restaurants in Melville, a Michelin star pop up at the Four Seasons, a new monthly artisanal food market in Rosebank and two great restaurant giveaways.
Goût de France brings Michelin star cuisine to Joburg
Joburg joins the annual Goût de France celebration of French gastronomy from Mar 15-25. Highlights of the 2018 Goût de France programme include Michelin star French chef Vincent Lucas’s pop up at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff and a series of dinners at the new SA Culinary Club in Bryanston hosted by Alain Ducasse’s incredibly talented protégé Wandile Mabaso. Read more about Goût de France and how to book here.
New cocktail menu at Marabi Club
Downtown Joburg’s coolest underground bar and restaurant The Marabi Club (currently hosting a pop-up restaurant headed by Australian chef Russell Armstrong and San Pellegrino Young Chef 2018 finalist Vusi Ndlovu) is going from strength to strength with the latest edition to the team being Julian Short. Voted South Africa’s best mixologist 2017 and bartender of the year for 2018, the head barman from Rosebank’s ‘secret’ speakeasy Sin+Tax will be creating an exclusive new cocktail menu for the club every three months.
Shop from Bryanston Organic Market online
Joburg’s longest running weekly market, the Bryanston Organic Market has launched a new online store. Shop online for your favourite organic, ethically sourced goodies such as Antonia’s raw honey, the Tea Shelf’s exquisite tea blends and Mighty Mo’s famous homemade mustards and browse the outstanding collection of local gifts ranging from handmade organic beauty products to shweshwe ponchos and gorgeous Ethiopian cotton scarves. Browse the Bryanston Organic Market online store here.
New in Melville
Chef James Diack (of Coobs and The National fame) has closed his American diner The Federal on 7th Street in Melville and is setting up a new Italian restaurant La Stalla in its place. The new ‘industrial-chic pizzeria’ promises well-priced small plates, wood-fired dishes and pizza options, roasted chicken, fresh salads and gelato. As James puts it “this will be my simplest restaurant to date, and I can’t wait to share the experience with Melville.” The new restaurant is expected to open late March.
Meanwhile across the road next to neighbourhood stalwart Ant Cafe, the team behind Melville’s popular Hell’s Kitchen bar and Santa Muerte Mexican restaurant have launched their latest venture The Lonely Hearts Club offering Spanish-style tapas, classic cocktails and retro ’80s tunes.
Keyes Art Mile launches The Pantry Market
The latest monthly artisanal market to join Joburg’s foodie calendar is The Pantry Market at Keyes Art Mile. The Pantry Market promises to bring together some of the region’s best artisanal produce – think small-batch local organic honey, farmhouse cheeses, vegan ice-cream, handmade pasta and gourmet chocolates. A major highlight is the A moveable Feast stall showcasing products by top local chefs that can only be bought at the market including quince jelly straight from chef James Diack’s family farm and marmalade from the personal citrus garden of chef Jacques Erasmus from Cape Town’s celebrated Hemelhuijs cafe. The first Pantry Market takes place on March 24 from 09:00-14:00.
WIN A gourmet 4-course dinner and wine pairing at Winehouse in our #KnowYourCity Quiz
Our Know Your City quiz continues and in this month’s edition we are bringing you the chance to win a fabulous 4-course gourmet dinner with wine pairing for 2 at the award-winning Winehouse restaurant at Ten Bompas worth R1360! Enter the #KnowYourCity quiz here on our Facebook page for your chance to win.
WIN High Tea for Two at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa
Bringing you even more chances to win this month we are also giving a win a scrumptious High Tea for 2 at the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Morningside. Enter our Fairlawns High Tea giveaway here.


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NGX Equities Market begins trading on negative note
Salamatu Ejembi, Lagos.
EKOCORP was the most traded stock by volume at 40.00 million units, while MTN NIGERIA COMMUNICATIONS PLC was the most traded stock by value at N752.67 million respectively.
Analyzing by sectors, the Insurance (-0.7%), Banking (-0.3%), and Consumer Goods (-0.2%) indices declined, while the Oil & Gas (+0.1%) recorded the sole gain of the day.
The Industrial Goods index closed flat.
As measured by market breadth, market sentiment was flat as an equal number of stocks (19) recorded gains and declines.

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- An exciting, 2-day program for high school students considering a career in aviation or they have an interest in aviation.
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- A workshop for teachers. Learn how to incorporate the theory of flight and other aviation concepts in the teaching of math, physics, history, language arts, literature, and geography.
- Aviation Awareness Art Contest
- A chance for MT students k-12, to show their artistic abilities while broadening their awareness of aviation/aerospace in our country's history and economy.
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- An intensive 3-day session for pilots registered with the Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division. This clinic prepares our volunteers for mountain search missions.
- Surratt Memorial Winter Survival Clinic
- Learn winter survival skills from acclaimed survival experts.
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- Need a refresher? This clinic meets the FAA's renewal requirements for certified flight instructors (CFI and Chief CFI).

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Music community remembers blues guitarist Hubert Sumlin
Peter Mongillo, Music Source
The blues world lost another great over the weekend with the passing of Hubert Sumlin,who died in New Jersey at age 80. Sumlin, who was best known as the guitarist for blues legendHowlin' Wolf,had a connection to Austin that began with a friendship with late club owner Clifford Antone.
He first arrived at Antone's in 1976, and he and Clifford Antone became fast friends. "Hubert was one of those people that when you left him, you always had a smile on your face," Susan Antone said Monday.
Over the years, Sumlin played with several Austin-based musicians, including Pinetop Perkins, with whom Sumlin recorded a 1998 collaborative album, "Legends."
Austin guitarist Derek O'Brien, who also played with Sumlin over the years, remembers when Sumlin first came to Austin. "We were excited to see Hubert, he was almost as much a part of the Wolf sound as Wolf," O'Brien said. "He had a really big heart and was generous almost to a fault."
Born in Mississippi in 1931 and raised in Arkansas, Sumlin moved to Chicago at an early age to play with Howlin' Wolf, making his mark on several recordings including "Wang Dang Doodle" and "Killing Floor." "He was a wild lead solo player," O'Brien said. "Everybody that tried to play the blues has been influenced by Hubert Sumlin."
That "everybody" included Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Page and the Rolling Stones, who invited Sumlin on stage at Madison Square Garden in 2003 and have named Sumlin as an influence. "Rolling Stone" magazine recently named Sumlin No. 43 on a list of the greatest guitarists of all time.
SXSW keynote and more bands.Many members of the music world woke up to an early Christmas gift Thursday with the announcement that rock legend Bruce Springsteen will deliver the keynote address at the 2012 South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival. "He's been on our wish list for more than 20 years," SXSW creative director Brent Grulke said. "I have never found anything that Bruce Springsteen has done less than extraordinarily compelling. He already has added a level of excitement."
SXSW added to that excitement today with a mammoth list of bands scheduled to play the March festival, including Northwest rockers Blitzen Trapper and Built to Spill, Philadelphia's the War on Drugs and rapper Talib Kweli. The Young, the Ripe, Heartless Bastards, Frank Smith, Carolyn Wonderland, Amplified Heat and the Creamers are among the Austin-based bands on the list. Go to austin360.com/musicsourcefor the complete list.
Marcia Ball gets Grammy nomination. Marcia Ball's "Roadside Attractions" was nominated for a Grammy in the best blues album category, her fourth consecutive album to be nominated and fifth overall nomination. Ball is up against Keb Mo and solo/side projects from a good chunk of the Allman Brothers Band, including Greg Allman, Warren Haynes and the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Kanye West, Bon Iver and Adele were among the artists earning multiple nominations in other categories. The winners will be announced Feb. 12. Ball plays the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 20.
Steady there. Craig Finn of the Hold Steady will get ready for a tour to support his upcoming solo album, "Clear Heart Full Eyes" (yes it's a "Friday Night Lights" reference) with a show Saturday at Frank. The music was recorded in Austin over the summer with producer Mike McCarthy and Austin-based musicians Josh Block, Jesse Ebaugh, Ricky Ray Jackson, Billy White, and Will Johnson of Centro-matic.
In brief:Austin based singer-songwriter Ben Kweller has formed his own label, Noise Company, which will release "Go Fly a Kite," his fifth album and followup to 2009's "Changing Horses," on Feb. 7. ... Austin's the Heartless Bastards release "Arrow," the followup to "The Mountain," on Feb. 14. ... Ray Price and Lukas Nelson are among the friends that will be joining Willie Nelsonfor his Dec. 30-31 shows at ACL Live. The Gourdsjoin the lineup Dec. 31.


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Taisuke Mori, M.D., Ph.D., Fumitake Ito, M.D., Hiroshi Matsushima, M.D., Osamu Takaoka, M.D., Yukiko Tanaka, M.D., Akemi Koshiba, M.D., Izumi Kusuki, M.D., Ph.D., Jo Kitawaki, M.D., Ph.D.
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To demonstrate the effects of the selective G protein–coupled estrogen receptor 1 (GPER) agonist G-1 in human ovarian endometriotic stromal cells (ESCs).
Experimental in vitro study.
A total of 33 patients with ovarian endometrioma.
Endometriotic stromal cells from ovarian chocolate cysts were treated with the GPER agonist G-1.
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The primary outcomes were cell proliferation, measured using the WST-8 assay; cell cycle, as analyzed using flow cytometry, fluorescent immunocytochemistry, and cytotoxicity; caspase activity, as measured by fluorescent and luminescent enzyme assays; and protein expression levels, as determined by Western blot analysis.
G-1 suppressed ESC proliferation in a concentration-dependent manner. The inhibitory effect was not blocked when GPER signaling pathways, including the GPER itself, were inhibited. G-1 induced cell cycle arrest and accumulation in the sub-G1 phase in ESCs. Immunofluorescence analysis demonstrated that G-1 interrupted microtubule assembly at the mitotic phase. G-1 also induced caspase-3–dependent apoptosis without significant cytotoxicity.
G-1 suppressed proliferation and induced apoptosis in ESCs, suggesting the potential use of this compound as a therapeutic drug for the treatment of endometriosis.
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What does Descartes Rule of Signs tell you about the real roots of the polynomial
one positive root either 2 or 0 neg
2 or 0 pos and 2 or 0 neg
one pos and one neg
either 2 or 0 pos and one neg

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Laser gun owners beware: The anti-laser is here.
The future of laser warfare may have hit a huge snag with a recent development by a team at Yale University. The team has created the world’s first “anti-laser,” designed to absorb light.
In truth, it wasn’t developed as a weapon. The army of ray-gun wielding robots you’ve been building may still be effective at taking over the world. Instead, Yale Professor Douglas Stone and his colleagues say it would likely be used in optical computing.
Stone reveals that while working on a theory to “predict what could be used to form a laser,” the team came up with an idea for a device that absorbs a laser’s light, and then built one. As the BBC describes, the device “focuses two lasers beams of a specific frequency into a specially designed optical cavity made from silicon, which traps the incoming beams of light and forces them to bounce around until all their energy is dissipated.”
It can absorb 99.4% of incoming light at a particular wavelength. The fact that it can be specific in regards to wavelength is important, because this allows the device to be used in an optical switch.
However, when it comes to taking on laser weaponry, the anti-laser still dissipates the energy as heat, so it’d likely still fry a person hit by a powerful beam. The true excitement that we should take from the advancement is in the optical computers that we may someday be using, not the laser shields. Yet.


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Weird distortions at the edge of your screen? That's likely, which means not all colours are being focused properly, and it's something that irks some and goes unnoticed by others.
In any case,has pledged a setting will be available to slay the beast in The WItcher 3, so no matter where the game camera is focusing you won't get those distorted borders.
has finally brought the solemn duty of executions to the sandbox in Prison Architect, having only been available in the story campaign thus far. Now wardens can construct their own, should they choose to.
It's not a mandatory requirement for a prison, and neither does it afford any 'advantage'. It's available to unlock through the new Lawyer employee, who can also grant permission for 'indeterminate sentences'.
Dead or Alive 5: Last Round is available now on PC, which is good. If you want to play online multiplayer though, you'll have to wait up to three months for a patch. Which is bad.
Yes, while theof 's brawler features 4K support and even (my god) anti-aliasing, it doesn't yet allow you to beat up your friends online.
We'd sort of been assuming that Mass Effect 4 would be available on PC, given the history of the franchise, but it's nice to have some confirmation directly from Bioware.
The game's creative director Mac Walters assured fansearlier this month that he's been reviewing the PC version of the game and it's "looking great".
Tired of wandering around your municipal creations inlike some kind of earthbound idiot? Rather take to the skies for a better look?
Well, technically I guess you can already do that. But to do it in style, you need to grab themod and fly a passenger jet around in-game.
I’m going to write this post about Dungeons and Dragons: Sword Coast Legends without referencing atop-down fantasy RPG that dropped recently.
Dammit. Okay, from... Now. Withdirector Dan Tudge at the helm, Sword Coast Legends is bringing a pretty cool sounding DM mode to the dungeon party, which lets one player set up encounters and adventures for his or her frinds. This new trailer gives us a look at how that works.
I was actually pretty impressed by the lack of bugs I sawPillars of Eternity, but inevitably once the game hit full release they started crawling out of the woodwork
Luckilyis on the case. According to the developer the crowd-funded RPG’s first patch will drop this week, and should tidy up some of those issues.

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Coomera Springs State Primary School opened in 2008 and is a Prep to Year 7 School for the local and rapidly developing Coomera area. The design is based on a series of courtyards surrounded by classrooms, library, administration and recreational facilities. The design addresses issues of solar orientation, structured and informal learning spaces, hierarchy of buildings, shared pedestrian and cycle access, colour in education and using the landscape as an education tool. The student’s garden, initiated by the Principal, is integral to the School’s curriculum and part of the suite of outdoor learning spaces.
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Survey Sheds Light on Use, Maintenance of Network Access Control
A new survey shows that enterprise networking groups -- not IT security pros -- are usually responsible for day-to-day NAC administration.
NAC -- network access control -- is a tech category that burst on the scene half-a-decade ago. Cisco Systems Inc. was first out of the gate and -- in the minds of many consumers -- all but synonymous with NAC, so it's no surprise that it's well recognized. What is surprising is that the once fledgling NAC segment is now a teeming marketplace, with smaller vendors vying with prominent players such as Cisco and Microsoft Corp. for leadership bragging rights.
Still more surprising, experts say, is how IT organizations are deploying and maintaining NAC. In practice network access control draws equally upon network and security talent, but enterprise NAC is a highly contentious affair. What's surprising is that enterprise networking groups -- and not IT security pros -- are nominally charged with day-to-day NAC administration.
So says a recent survey from market watcher Infonetics, "User Plans for Network Access Control: North America 2008," which tried to get a sense for how, why, and when hops are deploying -- or plan to deploy -- NAC technologies.
Cisco Has Small Lead
What's most surprising, according to Infonetics, is that outside of NAC recognition, Cisco isn't a runaway market leader.
Microsoft, Juniper, and a host of other established and upstart players are giving the networking giant -- and (in the minds of many consumers) NAC category creator -- a run for its money.
NAC amounts to a veritable gold mine for security (and other) players. It's an interdisciplinary effort, uniting endpoint security offerings (e.g., antivirus and intrusion prevention), user- or system-authentication components, and network security enforcement technologies. It's a gold mine for security suite vendors like Symantec Corp., McAfee Inc., and Trend Micro Inc., for example, because it gives them a single unifying impetus -- i.e., a NAC vision in which their network security software is able to make access (or even admission) control decisions based on feedback from endpoint components -- with which to market their otherwise disparate product offerings.
According to the Infonetics survey, Cisco receives top marks for its technology, road map, security, management, price-to-performance ratio, pricing, financial stability, service, and support, which is to be expected given Cisco's role in both productizing and pushing NAC across its network and security appliance products.
The surprise, according to Infonetics, is that competitors seem to have caught up to (or are otherwise nipping at the heels of) Cisco: Microsoft, for example, matched Cisco's score for financial stability and managed to nearly erase a perceived technology gap (in the minds of respondents).
Cisco archrival Juniper, on the other hand, received top marks for price-to-performance and was a close second to Cisco on the security tip, too.
A Split Deployment and Management Model
One big surprise concerns the way adopters actually maintain NAC technologies once they're deployed.
Common sense would suggest that NAC should fall under the purview of network or information security. In practice, Infonetics reports, that isn't happening. In fact, networking departments -- not enterprise security departments -- tend to take ownership of day-to-day NAC management.
"One of the most interesting findings from our NAC user study is that networking groups are responsible for day-to-day management of NAC at about two-thirds of the medium and large organizations we interviewed," said Jeff Wilson, a principal analyst with Infonetics, in a statement.
The upshot, Infonetics concludes, is that enterprise NAC involves challenging interdisciplinary deployment and maintenance scenarios. By the same token, NAC vendors must also figure out how best to market their technologies to two very different audiences.
"NAC is a very unique example of a critical piece of IT infrastructure that is entirely driven by security concerns but largely managed by networking gurus," Wilson comments. "Selling NAC solutions requires a certain amount of finesse; vendors need to understand how to appeal to both groups, and most importantly to acknowledge -- and handle -- the security team's concerns, while ultimately focusing on making a solution that is deployable by a networking professional."
Stephen Swoyer is a Nashville, TN-based freelance journalist who writes about technology.


International Monetary Fund (IMF) President Kristalina Georgieva, speaking at a conference in Seoul, South Korea, reiterated the significant risks that crypto-assets pose to financial stability and the need to develop rules and infrastructure to manage these risks.
The IMF President highlighted the macro-financial stability issues that could arise if crypto-assets become widespread, stating, “Also, crypto asset adoption is high, especially in emerging market economies like India, Nigeria, and Vietnam, the adoption could undermine macro-financial stability.”
“Our goal is to create a more efficient, interoperable and accessible financial system by providing infrastructure and rules and some technologies to avoid the risks of crypto.”
The President recalled events such as last year’s FTX founder being found guilty in a fraud case and most recently Binance founder admitting to money laundering charges. Georgieva noted that such events have not created a glowing reputation for the crypto industry in the last 15 years.


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“October Sail”, this is a small painting, 6″ x 8″, oil on canvas panel. This painting has SOLD.
Another wind driven day, but crystal clear all the way to the horizon. I had to set up in my van to paint this view as the breeze was almost directly at my face. There were few boats about and those in view were moving extra fast. Their sails readily contrasted against the deep, unpolluted shadows of a distant shore…
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text: As for the second puzzle room...well, it's mainly an issue of aesthetics I suppose. It just appears kind of silly to have all of these towers and stairs inside the building. It would make more sense if they were outside. It doesn't look like anyone is trying to make it hard for them to get out of the tower anymore, and instead it looks like a giant children's playhouse. All that's missing is the ball pool. Again, maybe this is just me being a stick-in-the-mud having gotten used to the previous versions, but it doesn't seem like the puzzles are trying to be as challenging anymore. Still, it's your game and you can make it however you want. I don't have a problem with that and this is only my opinion.


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This panicked, judgmental exchange did not resemble how my mother viewed my life. At least at first. When I was single in my 20s, my mother and even my much older paternal grandmother took great pride in the fact that I wasn’t focused on marriage or settling down. My mother often told me I was better off being friends with guys I crushed on — adding that I had plenty of time before having serious relationships. “Focus on yourself, your career,” she would say. I agreed with her but never voiced to her my desire for both.
When I reached my 30s, however, everything changed. Every breakup I experienced pained her deeply. If I wasn’t dating anyone, she’d often interrupt what I’d consider exciting career news and ask: “But have you met anyone nice?” Bristling when I’d get annoyed, she’d follow it up with a combative and apologetic rebuttal. Something like: “I’m your mother — I just want you to be happy!” For some reason she could not see the hypocrisy in shouting “live your life” in one moment and then saying “but wait not like that anymore” in the next.
This complete reversal in life advice frustrated and angered me. Sometimes a breakup would be amicable and for the best, but her sigh as I explained it left me with the feeling that my happiness didn’t actually matter if it meant there was no potential fiance in my life. Why push the “focus on yourself, your career” narrative if there’s a ticking clock? Happiness used to mean any number of things, but in her mind post-30 it seemed to be rooted in a serious relationship — and I hated that.
The median age for a first marriage is the highest it’s ever been: 30 for men and 28 for women. As a 38-year-old single woman, it feels like the pressure to marry has just been shifted back a few years. Emma Watson recently spoke to this pressure and the perceived societal expectation to have a husband and a baby by 30. Earlier this year when a reporter asked Taylor Swift about whether she’d be settling down as she turned 30, she shut the question down by remarking how 30-year-old men aren’t asked the same thing.
Leslie Bell, a sociologist and psychotherapist in Berkeley, Calif., considers the pointed question “When are you settling down?” as another form of policing a woman’s choices. “There are still very clear ideas about how women should live their lives,” Bell says. “And people feel very free to voice their opinions and in a very different way towards a successful 35-year-old woman than a 35-year-old man who is also doing well in his career.”
Jessica Tholmer, a 32-year-old content and communications manager in Seattle, faced a lot of interrogation after breaking up with a partner she’d been with on and off for 10 years. “I was surprised how many people expressed concern, like he was my last chance at happiness,” she said. Marriage had never been of interest to Tholmer, a perspective she shared openly and often, so she was surprised when she found herself inundated by people mourning her relationship and questioning, “Are you sure you can’t make it work?”
Friends and acquaintances assumed that resurrecting something with her ex would be better than starting all over again in her 30s. Meanwhile, for her it was the opposite. “Ten years ago this breakup would have ruined my life, and I would have questioned what was wrong with me or how to fix it,” Tholmer says. “And now I’m just like: ‘Well good riddance, this isn’t good for me.’ I have a good job and good friendships. I’m dating someone new. I feel really good about where I am in my life. And if that’s enough for me, why isn’t it for everyone else?”
Why do people reinforce the “yay independent women” mantra for someone’s 20s and then rip it away past 30? Bell thinks there are a multitude of things at play. “The generous response is that people feel they have learned from their own experiences and hope to impart that to others. An attitude of ‘I want you to have in your 20s what I didn’t have’ can become ‘but I do want you to have in your 30s the same things I did.’ But that person commenting might not be examining their own life choices and the realities of how they were influenced by what was possible at that time. Envy might also be at play. And intrusive concern about someone’s fertility ‘window’ has always been used as an argument for settling down.”
People often misjudge singles in their 30s and beyond as not having their lives together. But Janna Zinzi, 39, a travel writer in Los Angeles, feels it’s the opposite: As she’s gotten older, she’s felt more confident of her value. “This binary of either being a settled, married person or a wild partyer is so inaccurate! It is not one or the other! But that’s always the assumption,” she says. Figuring out “who you are and what you want … shouldn’t [have] a time limit on it.”
Bell does believe attitudes are changing, albeit slowly. “The shift in how we think about women’s identity is the one that is taking a while. That one could even conceive of having an identity that is based in friendship and meaningful work and community involvement and doesn’t involve a partner or children. Or maybe it does but it’s not the central part. I do think it’s possible for that change.”
Implementing that change in conversations with my mother has been difficult. I haven’t been able to ask her: “Why was it okay to just be ‘living my life’ a handful of years ago and now it’s not?” To me it’s far easier to brush off societal expectations than my own mother’s words, because I love her, respect her and yet disagree with her. When she insists she just wants me to be happy, I instead hear it as her vocalizing her fears that I’ll wait so long she won’t be around for my wedding or potential grandkids. I finally told her that it makes me feel terrible when she insinuates my life isn’t complete without a partner.
“I’m happy,” I insisted to her recently over lunch while she looked at me skeptically. “I’m happy and I’m not worried about the future.” She probably doesn’t believe me, but all I can do is try.


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The Abbey and The 7 Wonders of Fore.
Situated in the village of Fore are the
ancient ruins of St. Feichins Monastery which date back to the
7th. Centuary A.D. On the hillside just above the old church of
St. Feichin is the Anchorite's Church which was used by hermits
until the 17th. Century. Patrick Beglan, the last hermit in Ireland
lived there until 1616 and is commemorated on a stone tablet in
Fore Abbey represents the largest group of Benedictine
remains in Ireland - closely associated to the monastery and St.
Feichin are the Seven Wonders of Fore which include the water
that flows Uphill, the Tree that won't burn, the Water that won't
Boil, & the Monastery built in a Bog.

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[meteorite-list] Citizen Science App to help record fireballs
From: John Cabassi <john_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2013 19:47:06 -0700
Now this is interesting and look forward to comments. I've been trying
to work out a fireball I witnessed October 11th at 6.21am PST. There's
been no reports and this would have helped
On Sun, Oct 27, 2013 at 7:29 PM, Gretchen Benedix-Bland
<G.Benedix at curtin.edu.au> wrote:
> Dear all -
> I am writing to tell you about an exciting new free app.
> It allows anyone to report a fireball sighting anywhere in the world. The app is available for both iOS (https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/fireballs-in-the-sky/id709019924?mt=8) and Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tw.fireballs) phones and has a very easy interface. Basically you point at the sky where you think the fireball started and click on your phone, and do the same for where you think you saw the fireball disappear. You can then input all kinds of other attributes of the fireball. If enough sightings of a single fireball exist, it will indicate that it was the real thing. Data from a lot of areas will be collated to form a database of fireball trajectory data, thus allowing more orbits of extraterrestrial material to be resolved.
> This project is funded by the Australian Research Council and is called the Desert Fireball Network. Information about the project can be found at: http://www.fireballsinthesky.com.au/
> We would be very happy to receive comments, suggestions and feedback.
> Thanks very much.
> Gretchen Benedix
> Senior Lecturer
> Curtin University
> Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com
> Meteorite-list mailing list
> Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
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Prosperous. Healthy. Educated. Equitable.
Last week, as part of the Portland Plan, the City Council adopted these as the official goals for the City ofPortland.
The Mayor's Proposed Budget, which I am announcing today, invests in achieving these interlocking goals: To help businesses create jobs to boost family incomes, keep people safer and healthy, maintain the momentum of local education reforms by preventing deeper school teacher layoffs, and lay the groundwork and provide action towards a more equalPortland.
In terms of the city's fiscal fundamentals, during tough times like this, it may be tempting to draw from the City's General Reserve fund. But that would be a short-sighted maneuver that would increase the City's risk and decrease the City's development. By prudently avoiding using the General Reserve fund, the City has saved taxpayer dollars by maintaining its AAA credit rating, a rating shared by less than seven percent ofU.S.cities... MORE: portlandonline.com/mayor/index.cfm?c=49278&a=396028
Featured in this video: Josh Harwood (Portland City Economist), Rich Goward Jr. (Portland City Chief Financial Officer), Carole Smith (Portland Public Schools Superintendent), Gwen Sullivan (Portland Association of Teachers President), Donald Grotting (David Douglas Superintendent), and Mayor Sam Adams.
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Zivjo! Welcome to Slovenia. Known as ‘Europe in Miniature’, tiny Slovenia has a huge heart and a wealth of diversity. Best known for hearty, alpine stews, goulash and sauerkraut, Slovenia also boasts wonderful cakes and strudels, not to mention the culinary treasures found in the coastal Karst region, including teran (wine), prsut (air-dried ham) and sensational olive oils. Picturesque Ljubljana is perfect for starting a food odyssey, with a surprisingly diverse food scene that– great local eateries, progressive modern restaurants, street food, cafes and cake shops. After an important welcome meeting at 6 pm, perhaps toast to your trip with a glass of Slovenia’s national drink: schnapps (zganje in Slovene). This fruit-based liqueur comes in a variety of flavours, with the local favourite being viljamoka – flavoured with Williams pear. Your leader can then suggest a great place in the heart of the city to sample some delicious traditional dishes.
Bled / Ljubljana
This morning, take a public bus to Bled (approximately 1 hour). Situated on stunning Lake Bled at the edge of the Julian Alps, this is a postcard location straight out of a fairytale. You will have a large part of the day here but be sure to taste one thing in particular – a delicious cream cake called kremna rezina (kremsnita to the locals). It’s thought to have been invented in the kitchens of Hotel Park in 1953 by Istvan Lukacevic – chef of the hotel’s confectionery store. Since its invention, more than ten million kremsnita have been baked at the hotel’s patisserie. Tuck into your own slice to find out what all the fuss is about. Afterwards, perhaps hike up to Bled Castle or visit the 17th century baroque Church of the Assumption, or simply take a stroll around the lake. Return to Ljubljana in the early afternoon. In the evening, head over to a Slovenian culinary workshop in the evening to pick up some tips for creating some traditional Slovenian fare at home, followed by a hearty meal. Your hosts will provide a tasting of typical Slovenian cold starters, so you won’t get hungry as you cook!
Piran / Motovun
Travel by public bus to Piran this morning (approximately 2 hours). Piran is a coastal town, located near the border of Italy and Croatia. The region is renowned for its production of quality olive oils, wine (especially the distinctive teran and refosk), as well as a cured ham called prsut. This is air-dried in the cold dry wind (known as the bura), which sweeps down to the coast from inland. Take a tasting tour of the township, then venture into a family-owned konoba (restaurant) for lunch and a wine tasting. Everything you eat is grown and prepared on the property. Next, head to the nearby salt pans of Piran where salt is still manually harvested with traditional tools according to a seven centuries’ old process. Cross the border into Croatia. Croatia has long piqued the interest of curious travellers searching for sunshine, sand and scenery, with charming cobblestone towns and World Heritage sites. Recently it has gained recognition as an exciting food and wine destination, with the region of Istria leading the charge as the culinary capital of the country. Arrive at your final destination, the Istrian town of Motovun, by early evening. The evening is free for your own food adventures.
Motovun is one of the best preserved medieval Istrian towns in Croatia, with houses scattered all over the hill and a spectacular view of Mirna River Valley. Motovun Forest is the best place for hunting the famous Istrian truffle, and the nearby village of Livade is considered the truffle capital of Istria. Take a walk through the woods with an experienced truffle hunter and learn about this intriguing vocation. Perhaps sniff out a truffle of your own! Then enjoy a tasting of regional specialties including olives, honey and (of course) truffles. Arrive to the romantic Croatian town of Rovinj, one of the best-kept towns on the Adriatic Coast (approximately 1 hour). Among Rovinj’s qualities is the beautiful, architecturally intact old town centre, with a relaxed Mediterranean feel. Through the centuries, Rovinj’s character has enchanted many an artist or writer, including Jules Verne. Take an orientation walk through the old town. For fans of oysters, a cruise on Lim Bay is highly recommended. Stop into an oyster farm and taste freshly shucked bivalves straight from the ocean. Spend the evening at your leisure and perhaps seek out a local Mediterranean restaurant.
Plitvice National Park / Rakovica
Take a private transfer to the stunning World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park (approximately 4 hours). It’s the largest national park in Croatia and known to be one of the oldest in southeast Europe – full of waterfalls and spectral blue lakes. The waters tumble from a high, tree-lined ridge down through the valley before skirting dense forests of beech, spruce and pine. The Upper Lakes are in the dolomite cliffs, where rushing water weaves in and out of the karst before dropping dramatically down to the forest, grottoes and steep cliffs of the Lower Lakes. After taking in this unique landscape, head onwards to Rakovica village where you’ll stay the night. Dinner includes a delicious home cooked meal provided by your hosts – a hearty serving of traditional Croatian kotlovina. This mixed meat dish consists mainly of pork schnitzels and sausages, traditionally made in a cauldron (which translates to kotlovina) for large groups of people, feasts, holiday celebrations or just parties. The hosts will let you witness firsthand how the meal is prepared before you tuck in, enjoying the robust flavours and hints of spice.
Pag Island to Zadar
Farewell your hosts and then travel by bus to nearby Pag Island (approximately 2 hours). The karst island of Pag is home to sheep and a determined group of islanders who wring themselves a living from the barren, rocky landscape. Settled in pre-Roman times, the island has been at the mercy of the shifting fortunes of various Dalmatian rulers, and today, reminders of its prosperous salt-mining past lie in the main town. Meet a producer of the island’s renowned cheese: paski sir. This artisan sheep’s milk cheese has long been a valued commodity of the island. Discover more about the production process and enjoy a tasting. There will also be an option to enjoy a specialty dish of the region – lamb cooked peka-style – beneath a metal bell. Continue on to the walled city of Zadar (approximately 1.5 hours). For centuries, Zadar was the capital city of Dalmatia, and the city’s rich heritage is visible at every step. It’s also celebrated for many culinary treasures, including fresh seafood, the sheep and goats that are reared for their meat and milk in the mountains to the north, and the wonderful fresh produce that is grown in a broad belt of land surrounding Zadar. Don’t forget to try the famous liqueur, Maraskino, made from locally grown maraschino cherries according to a centuries’ old secret recipe. This unique drink was a favourite at European imperial and royal courts and has been produced in Zadar since 1821.
Rise early for a stroll through Zadar’s vibrant fish market. The fish market is built into the city ramparts at the spot where the trawlers land with their catch. This will also give you an opportunity to see some of the produce grown in the area. Depending on the season, you may find citrus fruits and kiwis from the islands, fresh and dried figs and home-made olive oil. The city is also home to a vibrant café culture. Afterwards, travel by public bus southeast to Split (approximately 3-4 hrs), arriving in the late afternoon. Take in vistas over vineyards, olive groves, bays, beaches, steep cliffs and islands along the way. The evening is free for your own food adventures – your leader will have plenty of local suggestions.
A vibrant mixture of golden history and present-day delights, the city of Split grew out from the remains of Diocletian’s Palace – some of the most impressive ruins on the Mediterranean. Today you’ll get the chance to learn more about the sights and flavours of the city as you embark on a walking tour of the city with a local foodie. Take Diocletian’s Palace and wander the district’s winding streets, before heading into the green market to learn about Croatian agriculture. Taste some artisanal olive oil, pick some mouth-watering local sweets (orancini and lemoncini) before finally paying a visit to the finest chocolatier in town. Finish with a lunch of beer and burek. The rest of the day is free for you to explore. Perhaps take in the fantastically preserved basements under the city, along with the Cathedral in Docletian’s Peristyle and Jupiter’s Temple. As the evening rolls in, you may choose to take another cooking class or put your feet up and relax over a hearty Croatian meal.
Enjoy a free morning in Split before catching a ferry to Korcula (approximately 3.5 hours). Upon arrival, embark on an orientation walk to get a feel for this historic fortified island town, including the Cathedral of St Mark, the 15th-century Franciscan monastery and the massive fortifications surrounding the city. Whether or not this can be proved (the Venetians have a similar claim), Korcula is steeped in a long history that’s resulted in Greek, Slav and Roman settlers – resulting in a romantic and evocative cultural old town. What’s more, there are plenty of warm beaches to relax on if that’s more your speed. You might like to take a swim, walk around the bays and villages near Korcula town, pay a visit to the Marco Polo Tower, go shopping, or just soak up the ambience. Later in the evening, you will have the option to make the short journey by local bus (approximately 30 minutes) to the tiny village of Pupnat in the interior of the island. Consider dinner in the village, enjoying a meal made entirely from local produce. Perhaps you can drink your wine like the locals do – mixed with a bit of water.
Relax into island life in the morning before heading to Zrnovo village for a hands-on cooking class. You’ll learn how to make zrnovo makaruni (a local hand-rolled pasta), and you’ll enjoy this with lunch with some included local wines. One of these wines is Grk – a curious drop. The wine cannot replicate itself as it only has female parts and needs to be planted with another male grape variety in order to pollinate. It seems like a lot of work to make a wine, but the end result is a glass of acidic white, featuring a robust aroma and hints of pine that has been loved around the country for ages. In the afternoon, return to Korcula town for some free time – beach, anyone?
Travel to Dubrovnik by catamaran. With the sparkling water of the Adriatic in the background, Dubrovnik is picturesque, full of character and can easily be covered on foot. With no activities planned once arrived in Dubrovnik, you are able to explore the Old Town at your leisure. The next stage of your trip will begin with a welcome meeting at 6:30pm. After this meeting, head out on an included dinner with your group. Croatian cuisine varies between regions, but an unwavering favourite is the charcuterie. Traditionally created with pork, charcuterie involves using a lot of specially prepared meats, all of which showcase flavours specific to their preservation process. If the option’s there, definitely give it a try.
After breakfast, head to the Peljesac peninsula, stopping along the way. Take some time to explore the long city walls of Ston before watching the production of sea salt at the local salt panels, then continue on your panoramic drive along the bay. Spend some time passing the local vineyards before reaching the small village of Brijesta. Enjoy a visit to a local agriturismo to learn more about regional production and harvesting techniques before eating lunch. Today’s meal at the konoba includes traditional seafood dishes (fresh oyster tasting), olive oil and local home-made wine.Transfer to Kotor later on, where you’ll spend the evening.
This morning, visit the town of Njegusi – known around the country for its famous smoke-dried hams and cheeses. Stop at a smokehouse, where the trip leader will explain their production process, dating back for centuries, and will also take you for a tasting of their famous Njegui smoked hams, cheeses and grape brandy. Afterwards, visit an olive farm in the village of Tici, located in the Lustica Bay area near Kotor. Discover the art of olive pressing as your hosts share their second-generation organic olive oil production techniques. Wander through the beautiful olive groves before arriving at an ancient stone olive mill, where olives were once milled by hand. A guided tasting will give you an insight into what makes for good oil. Back in Kotor, with free time later in the day, consider getting lost in the town’s crooked walkways, or perhaps climbing the hills behind the city to experience Kotor’s ruined fortification walls. A 1.5-hour hike up the stone steps, to the Fortress of Sveti Ivan at the top rewards you with views across the Bay of Kotor. With a free night, why not have an optional dinner at a Kotor wine bar?
Say goodbye to Montenegro and head to Kosovo. The first stop on the journey is Rozafa Fortress, Albania – one of the last strongholds of the allied Christian forces against invading Ottomans in the 15th century. In the afternoon, arrive in Prizren – the second largest city in Kosovo. This picturesque location remains as the most culturally and ethnically diverse in all of Kosovo. The abundance of orange rooftops makes for an interesting sight, as do the impressive mosques and churches in the city. Pass by the sights, smells and sounds of the bazaar, with a whole range of specialties on offer, including stuffed peppers, which are a big hit. After visiting the bazaar, you are free to explore Prizren at your own pace. A guided sightseeing tour is on the cards with your group, and you can choose to continue wandering through the streets on your own as the sun goes down and Prizren’s nightlife takes charge.
Continue onwards to Pristina today – Kosovo’s capital and largest city. Take some time to explore the historic Gracanica settlement, which serves as the home of one of the few dominantly Serbian populations in Kosovo. A special experience awaits with a delicious Kosovo-Serb barbecue, prepared by the local hosts who serve sausages and other pork delicacies from their personal smokehouse. Afterwards, round out a big meal by taking a short trip to the World Heritage-listed Gracanica Monastery – built upon the ruins of a sixth-century Christian basilica by Serbian king Stefan Milutin in 1321. Return back to Prizren for another night at leisure.
Enjoy some breakfast before travelling towards North Macedonia. Pass through the Brezovica National Park, witnessing the steep cliffs and rugged mountain scenery. Onwards through Tetovo to the nearby village of Varvara, enjoying a delicious Macedonian lunch of regional specialties. Afterwards, loop back to see the beautiful Sarena Dzamija, or the Decorated Mosque of Tetovo. This mosque is famous for its intricate facade and internal painted decorations. Arrive in the village of Janche, located in the south part of the beautiful Mavrovo National Park in the early evening, to enjoy a meal typical of the Mavrovo area at a beautifully decorated traditional restaurant. Considered to be a division of Balkan cuisine, Macedonian dishes reflect influences taken from both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures. The relatively warm climate allows for excellent growing conditions for vegetables and fruits, along with fragrant herbs. Macedonian dairy products, wines and local alcoholic beverages, such as rakija, have gained considerable notoriety for the variety and quality of flavours they offer. However, if there’s two things you should keep an eye out for in North Macedonia, it’s tavce gravce – a traditional dish prepared with fresh beans, pepper and onion, and mastika – a liqueur seasoned with resin gathered from the mastic tree.
Have a delicious village breakfast, which will include local jams and cheese. Afterwards, set off to explore the southern part of the Mavrovo National Park. This region serves as the home to an indigenous community of Macedonian Muslims and, as a result, the area is culturally and ethnically different from the rest of the country. Take a stop at the nearby St Jovan Bigorski Monastery (St John the Baptist), which is widely renowned as the most spiritual monastery in North Macedonia. This 19th-century structure, erected upon both the ruins of an 11th-century church and the slopes of Mt Bistra, is home to a small silver coffin allegedly containing the remains of St John himself. Return to the village of Janche, sitting in the canyon that guides the Radika River. The village is known as one of the oldest in the region – its quaint houses line the hillside. After a quick walk around this village, a hands-on cooking class with the local women will teach the skills required to make local pastries with wild porcini mushrooms, considered to be a specialty of this region. After lunch, drive onward to Ohrid where you will spend the evening.
Ohrid is Europe’s oldest lake and, as one of the oldest human settlements in the world, it’s got a wealth of historic sites and religious monuments to discover. The town is said to have once been home to 365 churches, one for each day of the year, earning it the nickname ‘the Macedonian Jerusalem’. Today is free for you to explore the town’s streets and churches, maybe picking up a bargain or two in the vibrant Old Bazaar. Alternatively, consider joining your leader for an optional day trip to Ohrid Lake and the mystical Sveti Naum Monastery – one of the most important places of pilgrimage in North Macedonia. Take in the ancient Tzar Samoil’s Fortress, which stands on the top of Ohrid Hill and looks across the town, along with a 2000-year-old Roman theatre that was uncovered near its upper gate. The Sveti Jovana Kaneo church, which sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking the lake, is one of the most popular in North Macedonia. This evening, head to Kuratica – a village on the outskirts of Ohrid. Here you’ll experience local hospitality and enjoy a home-cooked meal. Your host also brews his own rakija, which you’ll be lucky enough to taste.
After leaving your accommodation in Ohrid, head down to the green market for a traditional breakfast. You might like to try the best burek in town or enjoy a ‘gjomleze’ pie. It is a fairly plain dish, but it’s the added condiments that truly make this pie shine. Drive onward to Dihovo – another little village sitting in the foothills of Mt Pelister. A local beekeeper will teach you about the honeybee as they share their secrets – you’ll get hands-on with an open beehive demonstration. Afterwards, enjoy a tasting of honey extracted straight from the comb before having a home-cooked meal in a traditional villa. All of the ingredients are organic and come from the family’s private gardens. Continue to Bitola, arriving by mid-afternoon. Relax in one of the city’s many cafes, explore the stalls of the Old Bazaar or choose to take a guided tour of the ancient town and archaeological site of Heraclea Lyncestis, located on the outskirts of Bitola. Heraclea was founded by Philip II of Macedonia in the fourth century BC after he had conquered the surrounding region of Lyncestis. The city was named in honour of the mythological hero Heracles, whom Philip considered his ancestor.
Skopje / Tikves
Start the day with a Turkish coffee, or for the more adventurous, perhaps try a bowl of the local specialty ckembe corba (tripe soup). It is claimed that the soup was once an initiation rite for boys, but today it’s commonly enjoyed for breakfast. Later on, head out to the Stobi archaeological site for a short walk. Stobi, once known as Paeonia, was conquered by the ancient kingdom of Macedon and became the capital of the Roman province of Macedonia Salutaris. It is considered to be the most famous archaeological site in North Macedonia, with its carved basilica, stone columns and ancient theatre. Onwards to Tikves wine district , where you’ll meet an international wine writer and critic responsible for the first guide to Macedonian wine. The production of grapes is prominent in North Macedonia, thanks to an abundance of sunshine and rich, rocky soil. This has been the case since Roman times, where wine production was conducted in monasteries. Tikves continues to play an important role in the country’s wine production and is home to many of the country’s finest wineries – today’s adventures offer a taste of local varieties at two of these estates. Enjoy a pairing of delicious local cheeses and cured meats next to these wines this afternoon. Arrive in Skopje in the late afternoon where tonight is free to explore – perhaps ask your leader for some restaurant suggestions.
Wake early and enjoy ‘breakfast on the move’ through the streets of Skopje. Pay a visit to the Green Market to learn more about the ingredients that make up Macedonian cuisine. Travel to Matka Canyon – a fascinating gorge containing a rich complex of medieval buildings, churches, monasteries and the remnants of a fortress. After a short walk to the Monastery of St Andrew, a boat will collect you for a relaxing sail through Matka Canyon and down the Treska River with a picnic lunch stop along the way. Once lunch is finished, return by boat and head back towards Skopje. This evening, the group leader will offer suggestions for a celebratory group dinner – the perfect way for say farewell to North Macedonia.
With no activities planned for today, you are free to leave the accommodation at any time. That doesn’t mean your adventure has to end! If you wish to spend more time in Skopje, we’ll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
Ljubljana - Snops Tasting
Bled - Day Trip
Bled - Kremsnita Tasting
Ljubljana - Slovenian Cooking Class
Piran - Tasting Tour and Lunch
Motovun - Truffle Hunt and Tasting
Rovinj – Day Trip
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Rakovica: Home-cooked Meal
Pag Island - Cheese Tasting
Split - Old Town Food and Culture Tour
Korcula - Winery Cycle Tour
Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport and entry to sites)
Ston - Town Visit
Putnokovici - Local Farm Visit
Njegusi - Smokehouse Visit & Tasting
Lustica - Olive oil farm visit
Prizren - Walking Tour
Albania - Rozafa Fortress
Shkoder - Rozafa Fortress visit
Kosovo - Sightseeing Tour
Pristina - Gracanica Monastery Visit
Gracanica - Traditional Lunch
Leunovo - Painted Mosque of Tetovo Visit
Leunovo - Traditional Home Cooked Dinner
Janche - Cooking Class
Mavrovo National Park Visit
St Jovan Bigorski Monastery Visit
Kuratica - Local Home Cooked Dinner
Dihovo - Beekeeping Masterclass
Ohrid - Green Market Visit/Breakfast
Dihovo - Villa Dihovo Lunch
Tikves - Wine Tasting
Bitola - Stobi Archaeological Site Visit
Matka - Matka Canyon Boat Cruise
Skopje - Green Market/Picnic

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Suggests a better way to tackle used game sales.
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Speaking in an interview with GameSpot, Feargus Urquhart explained that ensuring gamers have plenty of content available to them should stop them from wanting to trade-in a title in the first place.
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Urguhart added that offering engaging post-launch DLC was another way to keep gamers from trading a disc in and feeding the used market.
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Almost all this winter's major AAA releases will demand an online pass, including Uncharted 3, FIFA 12 and Battlefield 3.