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Eight days in Tokyo

After three years we finally made it to Japan. Back in 2020, Robert and I originally planned to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, and then you-know-what came along. Fast-forward to this year, when, while checking my airline miles, I found I had enough to book us (awful, but virtually free) roundtrip economy tickets for an eight-day trip to Tokyo—so we went for it in mid-September.

Note to self: wait until REAL autumn to go to Japan. I’m pretty sure I got heat exhaustion during our trip. The humidity was suffocating and made the real temp feel like 99º F and was severely tiring.

Where we stayed

We stayed at the Dormy Inn Korakuen in Bunkyo City, right by the Tokyo Dome. It was reasonably priced in a quiet part of town. They sold me on the amenities, which included an onsite onsen—accompanied by a yogurt drink in the morning or ice cream bar at night—along with free ramen in the evenings, a massage chair (which we discovered far too late), and an extensive manga library.

We got a double room, and while I was preparing for it to be incredibly tiny based on what I’d heard about Japan hotel rooms, it wasn’t quite as small as I expected and held all our things with room for us to still move around.

What we planned

Months ago we started compiling a Google map of all the places we wanted to go, made a reservation at a mini pig cafe, and bought a three-attraction pass using Klook primarily to visit Tokyo DisneySea. (There is apparently no other way for foreign tourists to get Disney tickets unless you have a Japan mailing address.) We later added the Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise and TeamLab Planets, which meant we had four scheduled events and were free to explore the rest of the time.

What we did

Day 1: travel day

From Narita airport we took the Skyliner to connect to another train to our hotel, which took over an hour and a half, but actually longer than that overall because the ticketing was confusing and we were jet lagged.

Finally we figured out we needed both a Suica card (which you can use on almost every train) and a dedicated Skyliner ticket to get to Tokyo proper. From there we used Google Maps, our most trusted ally, to navigate to Bunkyo City.

The trains in Japan are clean and efficient and most stations play cheery recordings of bird songs. People line up in orderly fashion to board. The thing that most stood out to me, being from Seattle, is that there was not a hint of urine in any of the station elevators or hallways. Every place we went felt safe even at night. The trains seemingly go everywhere in the city and they’re easy to use with Google Maps, which even tells you which car to board for the best transfer. 10/10.

Day 2: Bunkyo City, Toshima City, and Harajuku

We got breakfast at 7-Eleven, which carries all manner of food and drink and even blenders to make your smoothie and a microwave to heat up whatever food you bought. We accidentally ate in without telling the cashier. (Turns out you pay 10 percent tax to dine in vs 8 percent to take out, which we didn’t realize because the sign was in Japanese in the back of the seating area.) In addition to food, konbini stores like 7-Eleven also have fax machines, ATMs, and the ability to replenish your Suica card, which is something we did a lot.

After our 7-Eleven experience we explored the manic overwhelm that is the 24-hour mega-mart Don Quixote, grabbed some pastries at BOU’LANGE, and walked around Koishikawa Korakuen garden to take pictures.

We rode the train north to the Sunshine City Mall where we hit the Pokémon Center and Gashapon Ikebukuro, the world’s largest capsule toy store.

We noticed a bunch of teenagers crowding around the mall’s central atrium and found out it was because a K-pop band called CIX was about to perform. We were going to stick around to see how it went until we found out there was an aquarium on the roof (?!?) and went there instead. We saw rare Baikal seals, which are the only mammals that live in Russia’s Lake Baikal, the deepest body of water in the world, along with river otters, penguins, pelicans, sharks, and a bunch of other fish.

That night we had a reservation at MiPig Cafe Harajuku where we got to hang out with baby pigs for about 40 minutes. (We booked an hour, but their system is such that you spend about half an hour sitting on the floor, then the rest of the time getting up to leave and checking out.)

One little pig fell asleep on me before another one came over to bully him off my lap. The staff explained many of the pigs are siblings, and there are lots of rivalries. Sure enough, we saw the same pigs start fights multiple times while we were there. It was adorable but also left me wondering what happens to the pigs after they grow up…? Maybe I shouldn’t think about that.

Day 3: Yokohama

We took the world’s longest train ride (only slightly exaggerating) to Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, which is kind of like a distributed theme park on an island about an hour and a half outside the city.

We saw a SeaWorld-style show with beluga whales and dolphins and wandered labyrinthine hallways of aquariums. I rode a dinky little roller coaster called Surf Leviathan while Robert went to the Umi Farm, where he caught a sea bream they then cooked and served him.

A dolphin at the up-close-and-personal FUREAI Lagoon chucked a basketball to me—I was so surprised—and after I threw it back, he chose Robert next and then continued down the line of people standing along the wall.

We had yakiniku at Satsuki in Bunkyo City that night, up three flights of tiny stairs in a cramped building that was very cozy.

Day 4: Shibuya + Ginza

We headed over to Shibuya and popped out of the subway right into a festival at Shibuya Crossing, then traversed the famous crossing for ourselves.

We made our way to Flipper’s for soufflé pancakes (well worth the hourlong wait) before nearly sweating to death walking through Yoyogi Park to Meiji Jingu, a shrine where we accidentally crashed not one but two weddings. At this point it was so hot I didn’t think I could make it to the next train station. The humidity was demoralizing.

We hit up Ginza next and walked around what felt like a never-ending indoor mall, then got custom-printed drinks at Nissan Crossing. I got the chocolate latte and Robert ordered the lemonade and both were delicious.

The flagship Muji store had been on our list for a while and we were excited to check out all seven floors (plus hotel and food?!?) but it turned out three floors were closed for renovation, so we didn’t get to witness all of the store’s glory. Probably for the best because we ended up bringing home an extra suitcase of souvenirs anyway. Instead we got in line at Tsuru TonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie for dinner, which took over an hour. The udon was decent but I probably wouldn’t return.

Day 5: Tokyo DisneySea

We went to Tokyo DisneySea, which we thought would be less crowded on a Monday than a weekend, but it was so busy I can’t imagine how bad it would have been on a weekend. It was also so hot there were announcements about taking breaks and drinking water, which I’ve never heard at a theme park before, even having grown up in Florida. At one point I couldn’t even muster up the energy to move across a sunny walkway—I had to stop and sit for a few minutes before my body would let me go on.

Many hours were spent in line for Indiana Jones, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and 20,000 Leagues of the Sea, and our feet paid the price. I’m not a huge fan of Disney rides—I appreciate the theming, but the thrill level isn’t there for me—so I don’t think they were worth waits of that length, but I’m still glad I rode them since these rides are Tokyo-specific. I heard someone compare Tokyo DisneySea to Universal and it did feel more like that than a typical Disney park. The seaside theming and landscaping is really on point.

Day 6: Akihabara + Ueno

On Tuesday we explored Akihabara and Ueno, where I’m pretty sure I got heat exhaustion because I was tired and confused and barely able to finish sentences. After taking a break I was ready to give it another shot. Ueno is stuffed with signs, shops, souvenirs, and shrines, and was probably the biggest sensory overload of the trip for me.

We stopped at Pastel Caffe for honey toast and a caramelized banana parfait that revitalized me for our self-guided tour of Ueno Park and the Shinobazunoike Benten-do temple, where a lady randomly approached us and proceeded to, uh, bless us?

After being…blessed?…we went to Monster Hunter Cafe, which Robert had been wanting to check out after a renewed interest in their mobile game. The city’s many vending machines already had me hooked on strawberry milk but Monster Hunter’s version took it to another level (or maybe it was the heat exhaustion 😅).

Ueno boasts a great many souvenir stalls and brightly lit claw game shops, where Robert won an Oshi No Ko stuffed character. He also ran into a guy from the States who asked for a picture together since they were both wearing LA Rams gear.

Day 7: Ginza + Bunkyo City + TeamLab Planets

On our last full day, we got reservations at the six-seat Michelin-starred ramen shop Chukasoba Ginza Hachigou (h/t Koes!). You line up at nine a.m. to get tickets for a timed entry, then return at the time they assign you. While we waited for our slot we ventured over to Roar Coffeehouse; Ginza’s Pokemon Center; a shopping mall; and Ginza Petit Custa. When we returned to Chukasoba, we were served the chef-recommended "ravioli" ramen we'd ordered earlier. I'm no food expert but the ramen was pretty dang good.

With souvenirs piling up (cough Pokemon Center cough) we needed a suitcase to take back home, so we went by Ginza Karen (which, to my disappointment, was not staffed entirely by Karens), apparently a well-known luggage store. We settled on a Japanese-made bright yellow roller bag.

That night I wanted to ride the Thunder Dolphin coaster that was basically across the street from our hotel, but, true to its name, it was closed due to thunderstorms so instead we went up to the neighboring Bunkyo Civic Center observatory (for free!) to take in nearly-360-degree views of the city.

We shopped for some more souvenirs and Japan-specific skincare products at good ol’ Don Quixote before grabbing the abalone course at Grow in Bunkyo City, which was delicious. I wish we’d had time to finish the entire course but, alas, we had to miss the garlic rice and dessert because otherwise we’d have been late for our TeamLab Planets reservation.

Speaking of TeamLab Planets, I wasn’t sure what to expect because reviews were mixed, but it was a fun experience. It bills itself as an interactive art museum, and most of the exhibits offer completely unique experiences that will never be recreated. In the koi room you wade through knee-deep water while virtual fish swim around you in real-time projections that are based on your movement and the amount of people in the room. Our favorite was the flowers in space projection, another unique exhibit where it feels like you’re floating through a universe of flowers and butterflies.

Our last stop was Lawson’s for plane snacks and a final serving of strawberry milk, because I’m addicted and convenience stores back home are trash compared to Japan’s.

Day 8: back to the States

Our flight home from Haneda was delayed because…drumroll, please…the captain forgot his ID in his hotel room back in Tokyo. Our completely full plane waited on the tarmac for over an hour as some hapless soul fought traffic to retrieve the captain’s passport before we were allowed to leave. I guess on the bright side, the timing meant we got to see a Pokémon-themed plane as we taxied off, so there’s that.

Tokyo was a feast for the senses and I can’t wait to go back and explore more of Japan (although first I need to learn more than two Japanese words). I already miss the convenience stores, vending machines, trains, and bathrooms—seriously, they’re next level.

Random observations

Generally, walk on the left side of the sidewalk/escalator/etc

DOWNLOAD GOOGLE TRANSLATE! I mean, unless you are fluent in Japanese…

Don’t go in the summer unless you want to get heat stroke

Despite the heat, people mostly wear pants, dresses, and skirts, and everyone dresses much more formally than they do in the States (particularly in Seattle)

Almost no one wears sunglasses—I saw maybe three other people wearing them the whole time, and one of them was a tourist

There’s no tipping in Japan, but there is a two percent tax difference between dining in and taking away

You can apparently only pay cash to reload your Suica card…? Or at least, that was our only option

No one locks up their bikes—it was a shock to see dozens of bikes just sitting around freely, because bike theft apparently isn’t a thing there

There are actual telephone booths around the city

#tokyo #tourist #japan travel #japan trip #japan vacation #wanderlust #ginza tokyo

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“...The number of practising barristers in England and Wales rose sharply over the course of Scott’s career: from fewer than 400 in 1785, to over 700 in 1810, and more than 1,100 in 1830: a rate of growth far greater than that of the population or the economy. Even so, there were far more students at the Inns of Court than is implied in these figures. Lincoln’s Inn alone admitted some 1,400 students between 1780 and 1799 and the combined total for the four Inns was over 3,500. Clearly only a small proportion, somewhere between one in five and one in ten of these students, were actually ever called to the Bar (that is, completed their studies and became qualified barristers).

Part of the explanation is that many Irish law students came to London for a year or two (to study, and to make useful contacts) and were admitted to the Inns of Court, but returned to Dublin to be called to the Bar there rather than in England. There were also a considerable number of young men, often heirs to substantial properties, who were enrolled in the Inns of Court, but who never had any intention of practising as barristers. Some had no interest in their studies but, as Edward Ferrars told Mrs Dashwood, ‘made a very good appearance in the best circles, and drove around town in very knowing gigs’.

Others were more serious in their approach, but wanted just enough knowledge of the law to equip them as landowners and figures of consequence in their neighbourhood, so that they could understand the essential points of entails and marriage settlements, of property rights and enclosures, of turnpike trusts and canal companies, and of all the cases they would encounter when they took their place on the magistrates’ bench as JPs. There were also a few young men, like George Canning, who studied for the Bar, but found the law irksome and abandoned it to pursue their ambitions in the House of Commons without ever qualifying as a barrister.

And finally there was a group – probably quite a numerous group – who simply abandoned their studies and looked for some alternative career that required less study. Students were required to be enrolled in the Inns for at least five years unless they were university graduates, in which case the minimum term was reduced to three years, although only a few graduates took advantage of this concession. The Inns themselves provided very little in the way of teaching or supervision: it was up to the students themselves to find a barrister who would take them as a pupil for a fee, and in return guide their reading, give them access to books and allow them to copy endless manuscript precedents.

Some students formed study and debating clubs and developed friendships that would stand them in good stead in later years, and they might also move from studying under one barrister to another to gain a thorough grounding in different branches of the law. Most found the experience dull, dreary and demanding great powers of concentration; however, James Stuart Wortley, writing home to his mother in the 1820s, strikes a more positive note:

This life in a special pleader’s office, does not appear to me near so bad as I had been led to expect. We sit (6 or 7 of us) in a tolerably comfortable room variously at different desks & tables, in reading cases [and] putting them in legal form. I am writing out all the different forms required by the law; we are in no way confined but at liberty to employ as many as four hours as we like between 10 in the morning & 10 at night. I find that the 6 hours which I have always proposed to myself will be considered good application. My companions, though not perhaps the most refined, are by no means deficient in intellect, & are very obliging and good humoured. The intervals of our labours are occupied with lively & tolerably agreeable conversation though frequently upon the merits of some case of the day.

…The age at which barristers were called to the Bar was generally a little older than might be expected: fewer than one fifth of those who went on to be judges were under 24 years old when they began their career; half were between 24 and 29, and another fifth were 30 or older. Once called to the Bar a newly minted barrister would find himself a set of chambers – not joining a well-established set as is the case today, but generally by himself, perhaps, as with Scott, in the house in which he lived with his family. Here he would wait for attorneys to send him briefs, and, as Scott found, the wait might be lengthy.

Good legal connections were very useful at this point, for few attorneys would trust even a small case to a young man of whom they knew nothing, but they would find work for the son of a fellow attorney, or the nephew of a KC whom they sometimes consulted or the protégé of a judge. Still such connections only created opportunities; they did not ensure success. As John Campbell, the future Lord Chancellor, wrote soon after arriving in London in 1800:

Practice at the English bar depends by no means so much upon family interest as at the Scotch [bar], and whoever distinguishes himself is sure of employment. Those who have powerful connections no doubt have a much better opportunity of displaying their talents, but if they are dull or dissipated no interest however great can push them on. They must yield to those who, joining attention to talent, have shone into notice notwithstanding the seemingly impenetrable fog in which fate has enveloped them.

This may have been a little sanguine, but the success of Campbell’s own career, not to mention that of Scott, of Gifford and of dozens of others, shows that it was not entirely unrealistic. Of all careers in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, that of a barrister was probably the one most open to talent, provided that the ambitious aspirant had the financial and mental resources to survive years of study, followed by further years of thin pickings while he established himself. As well as chambers, a barrister needed a clerk to handle his affairs and collect his fees.

Not all clerks were figures of great weight or maturity as Campbell admitted to his brother soon after he first employed one in 1807: I have for some days spoken almost perpetually of ‘my clerk’. Who do you think this object of my boasts may be? A scrubby boy nine years old, son of my washerwoman. He can scarcely read, far less write, but he blacks my shoes in the morning, brushes my coat, carries down my wig to Westminster, and goes errands for me to all parts of the town. The only use I have for a clerk is to keep the chambers open, and this he can do as well as if he had taken his degree at Oxford. When I am Attorney General he may perhaps, like Erskine’s clerk, be worth £20,000, receiving 5 per cent on all his master’s fees; but at present he is satisfied with being clothed from my old wardrobe and receiving 5s. a week.

A new lawyer with time on his hands could earn a little by ‘devilling’ – that is, searching out precedents and doing other preparatory work for a busy barrister, but such work was poorly paid, demoralizing and not good for his reputation in a highly competitive profession. Almost all barristers struggled at first. Campbell admitted that ‘During my first term I had not even a half-guinea motion’, but he went on to put this in context, ‘To be sure there were about thirty men called during the term, and of these only one had anything to do. So I have partners in misfortune.’

He had already supported himself for several years in London as a journalist, and was able to supplement his income and gain a valuable connection by ghosting a book for a successful member of the Bar who lacked the time or the ability to write it himself. Most young barristers either relied on continued support from their families into their late twenties or supplemented their incomes in other ways. Some were fortunate enough to retain a university fellowship which might give them an income of £200 or £300 until they could afford to marry. Some provided private tutoring or coaching for younger law students, in London or at university.

Campbell was not unusual in taking to journalism, with subjects ranging from court reports to literary and dramatic criticism and politics. There were also a number of part-time positions within the courts themselves that provided a valuable lifeline to a young barrister with more time than work, and these often helped make him known to more senior members of the profession. This supplementary income was all the more necessary as a young barrister faced considerable costs that were hard to minimize and impossible to avoid.

In addition to the cost of chambers and a clerk – however young and poorly paid – was the cost of law books, which might easily run to £200 even for a beginner’s library; while the six weeks spent on the circuit would probably cost a further £100, twice a year, for the circuit had certain rules designed to preserve the dignity of the profession that did much to increase the expense, for example, no barrister could travel by public stage coach or stay at an inn. This meant that a practising barrister needed an income of about £400 a year, even if he was unmarried and frugal; and very few barristers received briefs for even half this sum in their first few years at the Bar.

It was a formidable obstacle for anyone without family resources or some other source of income, making it almost impossible for the son of poor parents, and difficult enough even for many sons of good but not rich families. Most barristers, at least until they approached the top of the profession, earned the bulk of their income on the assize circuit, and their success or failure was obvious and observed by all their colleagues. For beginners, as one young lawyer ruefully remarked, the circuit was likely to contain, ‘more bugs than briefs, more fleas than fees’.

Campbell records the potential for humiliation: When I arrived here no one had called for me . . . Men junior to me had got briefs and were inquiring for mine. I was in the deepest despair. Gloucester! my sessions town! where I had exhibited so often! which was to be the origin of all my success on the circuit! I fully anticipated the horror of going into court next morning without a single brief in my hand. On this occasion he was spared by the arrival of several briefs, but most lawyers felt this mortification repeatedly in their early years on the circuit.”

- Rory Muir, “The Law: Barristers.” in Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune: How Younger Sons Made Their Way in Jane Austen's England

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Auburn/ Lewiston, Maine shelter open tonight 10:01 pm (Get, it 10:01p why not 7 pm or earlier) being run by Trinity Church, group that ran the Ramarda Inn shelter and the kitchen that does not serve "meals".

Once again Lewiston-Auburn, Maine misses the Mark. 10:01 pm VOTE TRUMP, HOW CAN ONE PERSON “Biden” ruin an economy in one term.

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Advent; Make Room For The Messiah

Today’s Saying

"Advent is the four weeks before Christmas that calls us to throw out all of life's pretenders and get ready for the most real Reality of All—Jesus.

Today’s Scripture

“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn…Luke 2:7

Today’s Sermonette

Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, has become so important to our economy that many businesses opened on Thursday so the crowds could get a jump on all of the sales.

The news reporters showed us video of happy shoppers pushing their over-stuffed carts out of the stores and into the parking lots.

"The message is obvious: The more you buy, the happier you are. Really? Is our nation's discontent coming from a lack of stuff?

"Hardly. Most of us have more stuff than we know what to do with. Our homes are cluttered with stuff, most of it going unused for years at a time. Yet, when we try to get rid of stuff, we fight back.

Why? "Because the stuff gives meaning to our lives. We know we're somebody when we have acquired certain things. We know we're important if we drive this car or live at this address or wear these clothes. Then, why do we need more stuff?

"Because after a while, stuff loses its power to define us, so we have to buy something else so we can once again prove to ourselves that we matter.

"Advent is the time of the Christian year when we are confronted with our need to make room for the coming Christ child.

"Jesus is coming. The promise of God is being kept in the birth of this Child. Where can He be born? Where will He stay?

"Too quickly we answer, 'He can be born here. He can stay with us.' Really?

"Where? Our lives are crowded with stuff...stuff that we were told would give our lives meaning, but in reality only chokes our souls.

"If Jesus is going to be born in us, we've got to get rid of stuff. We've got to make room.

"Advent is the four weeks before Christmas that calls us to throw out all of life's pretenders and get ready for the most real Reality of All—Jesus.

"So whatever clutters your soul—anger, bitterness, lust, greed and anything like them—throw it out. Whatever clutters your time—false obligations, shallow social pressures—get rid of them. Whatever clutters your life—things you don't wear, need or use...load them up and carry them off.

"This is Advent. This is the time we have to get ready for His coming. He's a big God. He'll need lots of room.

Today’s Supplication

Father, quicken us in this time of Advent to throw out all of life’s pretenders and get ready for the most real reality of all - Jesus the Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen!

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Top 10 hotels in digha

Top 10 hotels in digha with details

We provide you an updated list of Top 10 hotels in digha with details as my training runs till September 2023. It is best to consult reliable travel websites, hotel booking platforms or consult a local travel agent to get the most accurate and up-to-date information about hotels in Digha. They will be able to provide you with the latest options, availability, and details to help you make an informed decision. Name of Top 10 hotels in digha with details - Mjac International - Hotel Sea Hawk - Digha Saikatabas - New Gitanjali Hotel, New Digha - Park Point - Hotel JP - HOTEL MARINE PARK - Cygnett Inn Sea View - Hotel SS International - HOTEL BLUE WAVES

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Mjac International New Digha Hotel

For all executives and visitors, our hotel Mjac International is one of the greatest in terms of warmth and friendliness, simplicity and style, convenience, and price. The hotel is a model of contemporary and stylish design, highlighted by cutting-edge business technology and sophisticated services. Our basic concept is to deliver carefully prepared food to the esteemed guest. Near Sea Beach, New Digha HotelLocation: Plot No 367, N2 Sector, Mala Road, New Digha ,W.B, Pin-721463 Mobile: +91-7872576065 [email protected]

Hotel Sea Hawk

Hotel Sea Hawk, founded in 1974, is one of Digha’s pioneer hotels that has thrived over the last four decades by providing the best leisure experiences. If you’re seeking for hotel accommodations in Digha, look no further. Sea Hawk not only has the greatest hotel rooms in Digha, but we also have accommodations with wonderful sea-facing views from the lawn. At Sea Hawk, you may relax and rejuvenate. Our reputation for hospitality has lasted more than four decades and counting!BARRISTER COLONY, PURBA MEDINIPUR, WEST BENGAL 721428 09830108683 | 09830184400 03 220 266235 | 266246 [email protected]

Digha Saikatabas

When you step into our hotel to begin your day, we are committed to providing you with friendly service, a welcoming ambiance, and, most importantly, superb food produced from the best quality ingredients. If you are dissatisfied, please let us know and we will do all in our power to make things right!Connect with us at : Email :[email protected] Phone : +91 8640000310, +91 8640000311 Address: Digha Barrister Colony, Gobindabasan Digha Mohana Coastal , Purba Medinipur, 721428, West Bengal, India

New Gitanjali Hotel, New Digha

Hotel New Gitanjali, New Digha is a luxury, sophisticated, boutique leisure resort property snuggled and castled right on the sea beach at New Digha… and we’ve opened our doors to all on October 1st, 2021. We have meticulously carved out a ‘One Stop Shop’ Hotel unit here at Digha by delving deep into all the elements and nuances of our distinguished visitors.Address: Economy Hotel sector, Plot No-10, New Digha, Digha, West Bengal, IndiaPhone: +91 8597248480 ,+91 8597248481 ,+91 8597248482E-mail: [email protected]

PARK POINT

Digha is Bengal's most popular seaside resort. Hotel Park Point is a luxury hotel in Digha that offers a great place to spend the holidays because of the peacefulness of the natural setting, and the international-level amenities such as high-speed WiFi, LED TV, 24/7 CCTV, Free Car Parking, Buffet Breakfast, Multi-cuisine restaurant offered by Park Point, Digha, can fill your mind with love, ecstasy, and peace.PARK POINT Contact Info 7439828807, 8100074229 [email protected] Plot No-2B, Economy Hotel sector Dist, New Digha, Digha, West Bengal 721463

Hotel JP

A reliable classic star hotel near the sea. Stay with Us and experience the Sea like never before.Digha is noted for its warmth, the cosmopolitan aspect of Sea Beach, and the enthralling Bengali culture. At JP Hotel, we strive to make your stay as comfortable as possible by providing a wide range of cross functionalities that include the ideal balance of luxury, warm service, and efficiency.hotel address Mini Holiday Home Plot - 4, New Digha, East Mednipur West Bengal - 721 428 call us (+91) 9051987390/9734480967

HOTEL MARINE PARK

MARINE PARK WELCOME Nothing beats getting out in the summer to soak in the essence of one of India's most gorgeous and magical beaches. Have fun and then relax in the warmth of a warm fire pit with your family and loved ones at night!Contact details B-1, SECTOR, BLOCK-C, PLOT NO.5,beside OLD PICNIC SPOT,New Digha, West Bengal 721429(+91) 84202 81497(+91) 80176 [email protected]@hotelmarinepark.com

Cygnett Inn Sea View

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts welcomes guests to Cygnett Inn Sea View Digha, West Bengal's most popular sea beach and weekend getaway spot, to provide a memorable and delightful stay. The urban hotel, located only 200 metres from the Bay of Bengal, is a lifestyle destination for both leisure and business travellers. A wide range of amenities, including warmly decorated rooms, modern facilities, a rooftop swimming pool, and pleasant pleasures, make this an ideal destination for guests.Contact details B-1, SECTOR, BLOCK-C, PLOT NO.5,beside OLD PICNIC SPOT,New Digha, West Bengal 721429(+91) 84202 81497(+91) 80176 [email protected]@hotelmarinepark.com

Hotel SS International

We're delighted you've arrived at Hotel SS International, a charming hotel between Digha Sea Beach and the bypass. The Hotel SS International, a luxurious boutique hotel in modern Digha, promises a pleasurable stay with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, parking, a restaurant, a pool, and a convenient location.Modern amenities include comfy beds, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a wardrobe, TV, desk, chair, housekeeping, room service, an attached bath with hot and cold running water, and toiletries.Address: Plot No. 332, N2 Sector, New Digha, Palsandapur, Digha, West Bengal 721463 Phone: 074396 73994

HOTEL BLUE WAVES

Overview Hotel Blue Waves Digha has 30 rooms and located 0.4 kilometres from Wonder Land Amusement Park. For added convenience, guests will have access to free parking on-site.Location The 2-star Hotel Blue Waves is close to Amarabati Park, the Digha Science Centre, and the National Science Camp. The Marine Aquarium is a 25-minute walk from the Digha hotel. Digha Beach is only 1.9 miles away from the hotel. The New Digha Tourist Bus Station, which provides good connections across the city, is 0.4 miles away from Hotel Blue Waves.Address: Namita Rd, Palsandapur, Digha, West Bengal 721428

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MARKET GROWTH PROSPECTS OF REAL ESTATE IN INDIA 2023- 24 – EXPECTED GROWTH AT 15% – DART CONSULTING

The real estate sector reflects the market pulse of consumer and business sentiments in India. It is the second largest employment generator, and hence this sector is highly important for the overall economic performance and achievement of social objectives. For nearly a decade, the Rea Estate sector has been going through a major churn out due to slow down after overheating, problems of quality and fragmentation, and then a regulatory overhaul that witnessed many landmark reforms executed to formalize and professionalize the sector. The sector encompasses various segments such as Residential, Commercial, Office, Commercial, Retail, Social Infrastructure (Schools, Hospitals), Hospitality, Industrial & Logistics, and Emerging Segments including Data Centers, Co-living, Co-working, and more. All these segments together make the real estate sector 7% to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The sector also indirectly contributes to the economy by creating demand for various industries including steel, cement, tiles, furniture, furnishings, electrical equipment and appliances, construction machinery, and more.

Here is a quick overview of key players in the industry.

Godrej Properties

Godrej Properties Ltd (GP) operates as a real estate company. It constructs and develops residential, commercial, industrial and township properties. The company’s residential properties include The Trees, Godrej 101, Godrej 24, Godrej Central, Godrej Azure and Godrej Aqua. Its projects comprise of accommodation options includes 1 BHK and 2 BHK homes, villas, storied block apartments with 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom options. GP’s proposed integrated township projects include Godrej Garden City in Ahmadabad which include large residential and commercial spaces, schools, hospital, hotel and also lifestyle amenities. The company operates in India, Dubai, the US, and Singapore. GP is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

DLF Ltd

DLF Ltd (DLF) is a real estate development company. It conducts the development of residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail properties. DLF offers duplexes, condominiums, row houses and apartments of various sizes; commercial offices and information technology (IT) parks for the corporate sector; and shopping and entertainment spaces. The company also carries out leasing of developed offices and retail properties; and manages two hotels including The Lodhi and Hilton Garden Inn. It has properties in various states in India such as Delhi, Haryana, Telangana, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Gujrat, Maharashtra, and West Bengal. DLF is headquartered in New Delhi, India.

Oberoi Realty Ltd

Oberoi Realty Ltd (ORL) is a real estate developer. It conducts the development of premium office, residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, and social infrastructure projects. It also offers project management services. Major projects of the company comprise Oberoi Splendor, Prisma by Oberoi Realty, Oberoi Sky Heights, Esquire by Oberoi Realty, Oberoi Seven, Beachwood House, Oberoi Parkview, Eternia & Enigma by Oberoi Realty, Privieria by Oberoi Realty, Oberoi Splendor Grande, and Oberoi Sky Gardens. It also includes Exquisite by Oberoi Realty, Esquire by Oberoi Realty, Oberoi Springs, Oberoi Crest, Oberoi Woods, Oberoi Gardens and Three Sixty West, Oberoi Chambers, Commerz, and Commerz II, Oberoi Mall, Oberoi International School, and The Westin Mumbai Garden City. The company executes its business operations in India. ORL is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

SOBHA Limited

Sobha Ltd (Sobha) is a real estate development company. It conducts construction activities for residential and commercial properties, convention centers, hostel facilities, multiplex theaters, food courts, restaurants, educational institutions, research centers, and clubhouses for various corporate clients. Its residential projects portfolio comprises of residential apartments, row houses, villas, luxury and super luxury apartments. The company is also involved in the manufacturing and retailing of mattresses under the brand name, SOBHA Restoplus. It owns and operates manufacturing facilities for interiors, metals and glazing and concrete products. Sobha is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

L&T Realty Ltd

L&T Realty is the real-estate development arm of Larsen & Toubro. L&T is a major Indian multinational in technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and financial services, with global operations. Its products and systems are marketed in over thirty countries worldwide. It has redefined the real-estate Industry in India with its transparency, customer-focused approach and continuous quest for world-class quality. L&T Realty has an impressive presence across Western India, Southern India and Chandigarh with many residential, commercial and retail projects. This is reflected in its business parks built to support uninterrupted work 24×7, the under-construction Transit Oriented Development (India’s largest), in Navi Mumbai – Seawoods Grand Central, and its much-coveted residential buildings and complexes.

Real Estate Industry Performance

India’s real estate sector has been witnessing a healthy growth since 2022, and this momentum is expected to hold for the coming years. From commercial spaces to the residential market, the overall market outlook is a bright for the real estate industry. Meanwhile, as work resumes in offices, the recovery in the commercial segment and residential segment is expected to keep rents stable to increase in 2023. Additionally, the luxury housing market is poised to touch new heights in the coming year.

Industry Trends

Despite the recent ups and downs, the Indian real estate market is growing, instilling confidence in the minds of homebuyers and investors alike. The desire for homeownership has become stronger ever since the pandemic started, and has continued to remain strong. Here are some of the factors that are likely to drive the market.

· Economic growth along with urbanization and favorable government policies are boosting real estate demand

· Rising income and employment opportunities have led to more urbanization and more affordability for real estate in cities.

· Rising tourist numbers boosting the hospitality sector. The growing inflow from tourists is expected to provide a fillip to the hospitality sector.

· Emerging as a promising commercial destination with Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor – likely to witness strong demand.

· Commercial and office space projects are expected to increase in Tier II cities.

· Projects like Light Rail Transport System, Monorail, Eco-Park, and Airport expansion are likely to boost travel, which will result in an increase in demand for the hotel industry.

· IT parks are attracting global players and increasing traffic. New business units are likely to increase business conferences and events, which in turn will boost the demand for hotels.

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Top 5essential features of hotels

Hotels have become an essential part of our lives, and they are the first thing that comes to our mind when we consider going on a vacation or business trip. A hotel provides a comfortable and safe environment, good food, and other amenities. There is several best hotel Knoxville Downtown Island Airport areas, including Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown, Hyatt Place Knoxville/Downtown, and Holiday Inn World's Fair Park. These hotels offer comfortable accommodations, convenient locations, and easy access to popular attractions in Knoxville. In this article, we will discuss the features of the best hotels that make them stand out from the rest. Features- Hotels are commercial establishments that provide lodging, food, and other amenities to travelers and tourists. They come in various styles, sizes, and prices, from luxury five-star hotels to budget motels. Hotels are essential to the tourism industry and play a crucial role in the economy. Here are some features of a good hotel- 1. Location: The location of a hotel plays a vital role in making it the best. A hotel located in the heart of the city or near popular tourist destinations is always preferred by travelers. It should be easily accessible and have good connectivity to other parts of the city. The location should be safe and secure, and the hotel should have proper security measures. 2. Comfortable Rooms: One of the essential features of the best hotel Knoxville Downtown Island Airport is its rooms. The rooms should be spacious, well-furnished, and comfortable. The beds should be cozy and have good-quality linens. The room should have proper ventilation, lighting, and air conditioning. The room should also have a good view and be equipped with modern amenities like a television, Wi-Fi, and a mini-fridge. 3. Excellent Service: The quality of service provided by a hotel can make or break its reputation. The best hotels in Downtown Knoxville always have a highly trained and courteous staff available 24/7 to meet guests' needs. They should be quick to respond to requests and provide prompt service. The staff should be knowledgeable and able to provide information about local attractions and activities. 4. Dining Options: Food is essential to any vacation, and the best hotels in Downtown Knoxville always offer their guests various dining options. The food should be high-quality, fresh, and prepared by experienced chefs. The hotel should also cater to guests with special dietary requirements. 5. Amenities: The best hotels in TN always provide their guests with a wide range of amenities that make their stay more comfortable and enjoyable. These amenities include a swimming pool, gym, spa, business center, and meeting rooms. The hotel should also provide laundry, room, and concierge services. They should also have facilities for children and pets. The above features make a hotel in TN the best in its class. These hotels provide their guests a comfortable, safe, and enjoyable environment backed by excellent service, comfortable rooms, and various amenities. The best hotels go the extra mile to ensure their guests have a memorable experience and are willing to return in the future.

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ORD parking

After O'Hare, Midway Airport is Chicago's second busiest (ORD). Midway Airport parking is provided by the Chicago Department of Aviation, which manages ORD. These can be found at the airport garage, the Red, Blue, and Yellow economy lots, as well as W 55th Street.

Short-term (Hourly) (Hourly) Midway Airport parking is convenient but costly. It's designed for two- to three-hour trips to and from the airport. It is ideal for visitors, sightseers, and aviators. At $51 per day, this is not overnight parking.

Parking in the garage (levels 4,5, and 6) costs $29 per day. Because ORD parking is terminal parking, it is as close and convenient as hourly parking. The costs of a week-long trip can quickly add up.

On the airport's north side, the Red, Yellow, and Blue Economy Lots offer lower parking rates and 24-hour shuttle service. Long-term MDW parking along W 55th Street off S Cicero Avenue costs $14 per day. The nearby economy garage charges $14 per day as well.

Long journeys can make the airport's $14 economy daily rate prohibitively expensive. Many private companies provide Midway Airport parking options. W 47th Street Airport Parking Express charges $10 per day, with discounts for longer stays. A 7-day stay at this lot costs $68 less than the airport's economy lots. Another option is Midway EZ on W55th Street. The daily rate for surface parking is $10, and the daily rate for garage parking is $12.

In expensive airports like MDW, I prefer hotel parking. Off-airport lots like Airport Parking Express may be your best bet if you're looking to save money on Midway Airport parking for a 14-day trip. However, hotel parking is the most affordable option. Here's how it works: Burr Ridge's Quality Inn & Conference Center charges $109 for 'park, sleep, and fly.' For this price, you get one night in a 4-person room and 14 days of free parking. You save money on parking and get a hotel room to rest in before your flight. This is my preferred option.

Parking at Midway Airport can be difficult if you are unprepared. This can be avoided with advance planning and booking.

Whether you fly frequently or infrequently, parking is easy to overlook. Some things are forgotten when there is so much to remember, from packing to TSA rules.

Consider your options in order to be more prepared. In no particular order, here are the advantages and disadvantages of airport parking versus offsite parking.

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Airport parking is simple to come by. Finding the parking lot requires no planning or thought. You can use autopilot to drive to the airport.

Airport parking is also available near your terminal (though not always). If you're in a hurry, you can park near the building. Although the lot is generally safe, you should remove your GPS from the dashboard.

However, there are some disadvantages to airport parking. When you arrive, all airport parking lots may be full. Because many busy airports are overcrowded, the situation is volatile.

Some passengers have complained that airport parking shuttles are slow, which is inconvenient when you're running late.

The cost is a disadvantage. Airport parking can break the bank and ruin your trip. Costs of Convenience

Off-site parking

Offsite airport parking necessitates some reconsideration. Online booking necessitates preparation.

You'll have peace of mind and save money if you make reservations ahead of time. You'll ensure a spot and avoid last-minute stress. Booking online is simple.

Some visitors prefer off-site parking in order to take advantage of the faster shuttle. The shuttle will transport heavy luggage, eliminating the need for you to drag it a half-mile to the terminal or shuttle stop. If it's cold outside, it's comforting to know you'll be riding in a warm shuttle to the terminal. If you're in a hurry, valet parking is an option.

Off-airport parking lots are secure 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Owners of private parking lots do not want to lose customers due to security concerns.

Most visitors save money by parking offsite. Pre-reserving a parking space saves money. You can spend your vacation money on whatever you want. Airportparkingconnection.com offers low rates and advance reservations. At JFK, EWR, LAX, LGA, MDW, and ORD, online booking saves time and money.

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Grewfarm: producing vegetables and electricity in a short circuit

In Chimay, agrivoltaic greenhouses operated by a young vegetable gardener will directly meet the needs of the neighbouring inn. The Grewfarm project hopes to spread to Wallonia.

Combine production and consumption in a short circuit, both in terms of food and energy. Born in the mind of Vincent Vanderveken, this idea recently became reality with the inauguration of the Grewfarm[1] project in the Chimay region.

"The idea came to me because I was accompanying vegetable gardeners to whom I was giving training in circular economy, comments the latter who defines himself as a consultant-entrepreneur in the field of energy transition. They were all very motivated, then we realised that many gave up over the months because it is very hard work, with very heavy hours to end up earning a meager 6 to 7 euros per hour."

Also founder of the Green City Wallonia[2] cooperative[3], specialising in the development of renewable energy production facilities, Vincent Vanderveken then thought that it should be possible to improve the working conditions and incomes of vegetable gardeners by combining their activities with photovoltaic electricity production infrastructures.

Designed in partnership with architects, a landscape design office and the company Green Energy 4 seasons[4], a first series of pilot agrivoltaic greenhouses have just been installed on a plot of land made available by the Chimay Foundation[5], that borders the 'Auberge du Poteaupré[6]. Popular with tourists and organisers of seminars, this hotel-restaurant is also backed by a space that promotes the Trappist beers of Chimay and other local products.

Placed on a metal frame, the roof of the greenhouses alternates rows of polycarbonate panels and rows of solar panels. Light and resistant, the first named allow the light essential for plant growth to pass through, while the second provide welcome shade that prevents crops from “burning” in periods of too much sunshine, while producing electricity.

In total, these 1,500 m² of greenhouses will make it possible to grow various seasonal vegetables -sometimes forgotten- organically, while alongside them an additional 10,000 m² are also available for outdoor crops.

Push self-consumption to the maximum

"The produced electricity will directly supply the Auberge de Poteaupré. It will be self-consumed up to 80% on the site, the objective being to aim for 100% in the long term, explains our interlocutor. A small fraction of this production is used to make operate the pump that irrigates crops; it can also be used to power LED lights that will promote plant growth, manage ventilation or heat greenhouses using a heat pump in between seasons. In this way, the vegetable gardener will be able to start his season a little earlier by producing his own seedlings and finish it a little later. The aim is to enable him to improve his income while reducing his costs. In partnership with ULiège[7], UMons[8] and the Haute Ecole Condorcet[9], we have entered a file within the framework of the competitiveness clusters of the Marshall plan[10] to develop equipment that would make it possible to optimise and automate the implementation of these systems in order to make life easier for the vegetable gardener by achieving the best cost-benefit ratio."

A research program which will also aim to reduce the costs of this type of equipment in order to facilitate their distribution on a larger scale, underlines Vincent Vanderveken.

High-tech and animal traction

At the beginning of June, several rows of cabbage and broccoli are neatly lined up in one of the three greenhouses. " They pushed too high because they were planted when it was very hot and very dry, and the irrigation system was not yet operational", comments Jean Yernaux, the director of the Auberge de Poteaupré - Espace Chimay .

The site now has a 300 m³ basin in which the rainwater collected from the roofs of the greenhouses and storage sheds is stored. A tank that is also connected to a nearby well, which will make it possible to top up if necessary in times of drought.

A few steps away, two donkeys are snorting on a piece of pasture adjacent to their comfortable shelter. These are the two "tractors" of Corenthin Rouneau, the young vegetable gardener who was chosen to operate the site after a call for applications. "He is a bioengineer. He uses animal traction firstly because he is convinced by this technique and then because the donkeys enable him to circulate much more easily between the supporting structures of the greenhouses than with a mechanical machine. "

Jean Yernaux does not hide his enthusiasm for this project that, in his eyes, takes the short circuit to its "climax”. "With the chef, we rewrote our menu in terms of hot and cold vegetable accompaniments so as to adapt to what the vegetable gardener told us he could produce both in terms of varieties and respect for the seasons. On our side, we gave him forecasts on the quantities to be produced based on our average consumption. The objective is to put on our plates 80 to 90% of what he will produce in the greenhouses and on the outdoors plots that are located a few tens of meters from the restaurant.”

A predictability which will bring a certain financial guarantee to the young independent market gardener, who also operates another plot of one and a half hectares. "We are going to absorb a large quantity of the vegetables he produces. He will be able to use the surplus and continue to cultivate for his private customers and the cooperatives he supplies", observes our guide.

The other advantage of this formula, continues Mr. Yernaut, is that it makes it possible to optimise the use of the electricity produced by the photovoltaic panels. "The system has been sized to promote self-consumption as much as possible, based on the fact that the peak of photovoltaic production generally corresponds to our peak of consumption in spring and summer. When the weather is nice, we receive a lot of visitors and the kitchens are running at full speed." Visitors – the Auberge welcomes approximately 150,000 customers each year – who will therefore taste organic and local vegetables prepared using electricity also produced locally.

It is also "good for our brand image", recognizes the boss of Poteaupré. "It is clear that we will communicate on this during the high season. But this project is not greenwashing, it is above all a beautiful project because it really makes sense."

A project per Walloon municipality ?

Such an infrastructure represents a substantial investment – around 300,000 euros for this pilot project – which is obviously not within the reach of a market gardener.

"The idea is to create a somewhat atypical model that associates a third-party investor[11], who is reimbursed with the sale of electricity and green certificates[12]. After 10 to 15 years, he has amortised his investment and benefits from a return on an installation which has a lifespan of around thirty years, explains Vincent Vanderveken, adding that one can also imagine using crowdfunding or private savings".

In Wallonia, municipalities, CPAS[13], church factories[14] and other landowners have plenty of land that could accommodate an infrastructure of this nature. "And these could directly supply fresh vegetables to a hospital, a nursing home, CPAS beneficiaries or even local restaurants", while allowing vegetable gardeners to have a tool that strengthens the viability of their activities and improves their working conditions, he develops in stride.

The designers of the project, meanwhile, plan to create an industrial player capable of manufacturing, delivering and assembling these "kits" of installations, already used in France and Spain, for which demand is growing strongly in Europe. "We hear everywhere that we need to reindustrialise Wallonia, that's very good. But we have to be aware that we will no longer make steelworks. We have to build the industries of tomorrow and this project seems to us reconcile the objectives of autonomy, as well as food and energy relocation that we must pursue."

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Gilles Toussaint, Grewfarm : produire des légumes et de l’électricité en circuit court, in : LLB, 27-06-2022, https://www.lalibre.be/planete/inspire/2022/06/27/grewfarm-produire-des-legumes-et-de-lelectricite-en-circuit-court-6TSACHXDZBCN7KTJKX7PU2F37M/?fbclid=IwAR0ixLpwenQtX4vwHvHcz4e5avKPjkqUkmYpbmEY1j5gi6SdyNlJzl_a0ds

[1] The consortium of this project, made up of Green Energy 4 Seasons, DHK, UMons, HEPH-Condorcet and ULiège, is studying the creation of a range of agrivoltaic greenhouses, optimized and equipped with auxiliaries (accessories), in order to facilitate the work of the market gardener and to optimize his productions. https://www.wagralim.be/nos-projets-innovation/grewfarm/

[2] Wallonia is one of the three regions of Belgium—along with Flanders and Brussels. Covering the southern portion of the country, Wallonia is primarily French-speaking, and accounts for 55% of Belgium's territory, but only a third of its population. The Walloon Region and the French Community of Belgium, which is the political entity responsible for matters related mainly to culture and education, are independent concepts, because the French Community of Belgium encompasses both Wallonia and the bilingual Brussels-Capital Region.

[3] Green City Wallonie SCRL is a cooperative society providing access to Renewable Energy systems for all. Created on the initiative of cooperators experienced in Renewable Energies and business management, Green City Wallonia brings together cooperators convinced that the future depends on local Renewable Energies and more biodiversity. https://greencitywallonie.be/index.php/qui-sommes-nous/

[4]Since 2008, the company Green Energy 4 Seasons has been entirely dedicated to the installation of photovoltaic panels to lead the group today to the first position of installers in the sector in the Walloon region. Our company is present in the province of Luxembourg, Hainaut, Namur, Liège and Brabant Wallon to guarantee the best service for your photovoltaic project. https://www.greenenergy4seasons.be/societe-photovoltaique/

[5] The Foundation was created on September 27, 1996, on the initiative of the Community of Cistercian monks of the Abbey of Scourmont. The Community then wishes to separate its monastic and economic activities. During all these years, accompanied by an independent jury made up of citizens, the Foundation has invested heavily in supporting projects submitted by young people, actors in the non-profit sector and entrepreneurs. The Foundation is gradually implementing its new vision and expanding its horizons. Some actions and calls for projects are now open to 13 municipalities in the south of Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse… https://www.chimaywartoise.be/a-propos-de-nous/notre-histoire/

[6] A stone's throw from the Notre-Dame de Scourmont Abbey, the Auberge de Poteaupré has been welcoming you for more than 100 years in a warm and rural atmosphere. The *** hotel offers 8 very comfortable rooms.https://reservation.elloha.com/?idPublication=008baeb4-f9ae-4286-a187-21708ae63ca0&idoi=a903f99f-b095-445f-af37-f238ced247bf&culture=fr-FR&searchFirstAvailableDates=1

[7] The University of Liège (French: Université de Liège), or ULiège, is a major public university of the French Community of Belgium based in Liège, Wallonia, Belgium. Its official language is French. As of 2020, ULiège is ranked in the 301–350 category worldwide according to Times Higher Education, 451st by QS World University Rankings, and between the 201th and 300th place by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. More than 2,000 people, including academics, scientists and technicians, are involved in research of a wide variety of subjects from basic research to applied research.

[8]The University of Mons (abbreviated as UMons) is a French-speaking university in Belgium located in Mons, capital of the province of Hainaut, near the Franco-Belgian border..

[9] The Provincial University College of Hainaut Condorcet (HEPH Condorcet) is an official University College whose Organizing Power is the Province of Hainaut. This institution is the result of the merger in September 2009 of the three provincial Hautes Écoles located in Hainaut. The HEPH Condorcet offers around fifty short-type (bachelor's) and long-type (master's) courses, as well as specializations and bridges.

[10]The Walloon Government adopted the text of the "Marshall Plan 2022" in December 2013 at second reading. , future challenges and implications of state reform. The 2022 Marshall Plan paves the way for Wallonia to be able to meet the challenges it faces, in terms of competitiveness, environmental and budgetary sustainability, in terms of demographics and health, as well as in connection with transfers of skills. https://economie.wallonie.be/content/plan-marshall-2022

[11] Green City Wallonia in this case see note 3

[12] A green certificate are a tradable commodity proving that certain electricity is generated using renewable energy sources. Typically one certificate represents the generation of one Megawatthour of electricity. What is defined as "renewable" varies from certificate trading scheme to trading scheme. Green certificates represent the environmental value of renewable energy generated. The certificates can be traded separately from the energy produced. Several countries use green certificates as a means to make the support of green electricity generation closer to a market economy instead of more bureaucratic investment support and feed-in tariffs. Such national trading schemes are in use in e.g. Poland, Sweden, the UK, Italy, Belgium (Wallonia and Flanders), and some US states.

[13] The CPAS (Public Centre for Social Welfare) is a public institution that exists in each of the 581 municipalities of Belgium. Every citizen of Belgium has the right to social assistance and social integration. The term is a translation of the Dutch Openbaar centrum voor maatschappelijk welzijn (OCMW), French Centre public d'action sociale (CPAS) and German Öffentliches Sozialhilfezentrum (ÖSHZ).

[14] A church factory is a public institution that manages the material resources necessary for the exercise of worship in a parish. Such institutions are found in Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy and certain regions of France.

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