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- Every time we have a thought, we make a choice whether we believe the thought is true or not. Once we accept a thought as true, it becomes a belief. Every time we think that thought, we reinforce that belief, which in turn creates our truth and influences our reality. Ultimately, our thoughts create our reality.
We are strongly attached to our beliefs, because they support our reality and the way we see and interpret life—our model of the world.
There are only two kinds of beliefs: positive and negative. We have been carrying some of them within us for a lifetime while others are fairly new. Many of the long-time beliefs may not be helpful anymore, or perhaps they never were in first place. Imagine these beliefs and thoughts to be like viruses on a computer that don't allow the computer to operate successfully
The thoughts you chose in the past formed your current beliefs and, thus, your reality. Believing these thoughts was a choice you made, whether you were aware of it or acknowledged it. The Law of Duality states that for everything that exists, its opposite also exists. Beliefs are not exempt from this law, which means that for every belief you hold, a counter-belief exists. You have the choice to change any of your beliefs.
You have changed your mind and beliefs countless times in the past. Perhaps you changed your mind about a certain purchase, or a restaurant you once liked, but no longer do. Just as you had the right and the choice to change your mind about the tooth fairy, you have the right and the choice to change any of the beliefs that no longer support you. The goal is to change them in ways that support you, your life, your lifestyle, and who you choose to be or become
The thought manifests as the word;
The word manifests as the deed;
The deed develops into habit;
And habit hardens into character;
So watch the thought and its ways with care,
And let it spring from love
Born out of concern for all beings…
As the shadow follows the body,
As we think, so we become.
– Buddha, Dhammapada
Indian philosopher & religious leader (563 BC–483 BC)


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By Kimaya Singh
Just as there are many styles of Yoga, there are also many kinds of meditation and many different opinions about the best way to teach the art. While all of them have their strong points, the one thing that remains constant is the need for knowledgeable and ethical teachers.
Although standards vary, there are guidelines that apply to all meditation teachers. Students may look for the following qualities when selecting meditation classes:
• Professional level of expertise and experience concerning the rituals, practice and function of meditation
• Reasonable length of time spent in the study and practice
• Some indication of qualifications and skills
• Quality services for reasonable prices
• References from former students
Like Yoga teachers, meditation instructors are ethically bound to maintain certain rules of proficiency, propriety, and conduct. These rules apply to personal relationships with students as well as to the class as a whole. Meditation teacher ethical guidelines typically include the following topics.
• Confidentiality of personal information
• Preservation of public welfare above personal interests of staff or clients
• Ethical and moral conduct both inside and outside of classes
• Fair representation of training and experience
• Respect of the client/instructor relationship
• Equal treatment of all students
• Avoidance of personal conflicts or public criticism within the group or among individuals
Like Yoga instructors, meditation teachers are role models for their classes and their communities. The need to maintain proper behavior and ethical standards is a prerequisite to effectively helping students along their spiritual paths. Because students sometimes choose mentors to share confidential information, teachers must know how to respond as well as how to honor their trust. As with any professional endeavor, intimate relationships between teacher and student are inappropriate and potentially harmful.
Meditation has been an integral part of the Eastern world for thousands of years. It is commonly believed that meditation was relatively unknown to the Western hemisphere until the middle of the 20th century. Since that time, its increasing popularity has led to a variety of practices based on the old standards.
However, the Bible contains many references to meditation. The Book of Psalms, in particular, mentions meditation, at least, a dozen times, which indicates that Jews and Christians were both familiar with meditation. The modern day word "meditation," comes from the Latin word, "meditatum." Most of the early meditating by Christians was practiced by monks. While modern religious theologians often point to differences in meditation purposes, the underlying purpose is to improve one's self. Whether you pray or find clarity, you will still improve yourself.
As spiritual teachers of the 21st century introduce derivatives of the ancient practice, techniques sometimes seem unnecessarily intimidating to beginners. While meditation is mystical, it is not mysterious. By avoiding elitist attitudes and embracing newcomers, meditation teachers not only help individual students; they make the world a better place.
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A knife is one of the most essential parts of any outdoor experience. No matter how much you are prepared, eventually, you will find yourself in need of something to face the unexpected. The TOPS Knives B.O.B. Brothers of Bushcraft Knife is a state of the art bushcraft knife, packed with all the essential features for survival purposes.
In this article, we explore some of the key features of the knife and find out just how much of a difference it can actually make to your outdoor ventures. Since it is designed to last, we will look at some of the main purposes you can use the knife for and if the price actually justifies all of the special features.
With that being said, let's jump right into the features and see how this bushcraft knife actually works when put to the test.
Technical Specifications:
- The knife is constructed from durable 1095 high-carbon steel
- You have the option of choosing the Micarta or G10 handle
- The actual length of the knife is around 10-inches
- The cutting area is also quite large at 4.5-inches
- The thickness of the blade is around 3/16 of an inch
- It is lightweight for a bushcraft knife at 9.78-ounces in total
- A Kydex sheath is also included to keep the blade protected from the elements
- It has a Rockwell hardness of between 56 and 58
- Constructed in the US
One of the first things we look at when we see a knife is the aesthetic appeal. No matter how good the knife is, if it does not look good on you, why would you buy it? This Tops Knife is designed to look perfect on most survival and bushcraft enthusiast. The 1095 high-carbon steel has a massive hardness of 56 and 58, making the knife a perfect addition for your hardcore utility jobs.
The length of the knife is around 10-inches and this makes it quite lengthy for a knife that should be portable. However, it's only around 10-ounces in weight, which means you can carry it along with ease. Since you also receive an ergonomic Kydex sheath, the blade can be stored on your side and it won't be in your way too much when moving around.
We love the knife even more since you can choose the type of handle that you might need. The G10 handle looks nice and will ensure an excellent grip to strike through. However, Micarta is another excellent option and this can be used for rugged work. Micarta is an excellent option for those looking to test the durability.
The main purpose of this knife is to help you survive in nature. However, it does have some finesse added to the design. When looking at the 4.5-inch cutting surface, you will notice that it is actually really easy to control. This Tops Knife can be used to carve out statues and even to make a few intricate additions for your camping site.
Testing it on heavy-duty nylon rope, the knife actually glides through it with no real resistance. If you add enough force, it should not offer you any troubles, but you might need a little bit of extra hacking to get through bamboo. Off course, bamboo is considered an excellent material for bushcraft with its immense tensile strength and overall durability.
We have already mentioned the quality of the handle, but how can we forget the grip. You will find that it rests comfortably in your hand. Not only does it feature an ergonomic design, but also water-resistant in the grip area. This makes it great for all weather conditions and you won't have many accidental cases of it slipping out.
As with any knife, it does have a downside and we have seen that it needs to be sharpened quite often. You might find that it could let you down if you don't take care of keeping it sharp. Also, the pommel is not as hard as expected and the knife does not work well with those magnesium strikers to help you start a fire.
What We Like:
- Lightweight and elegant construction
- It features a rugged Micarta handle
- This Tops Knife is perfect for an additional Bushcraft knife
- Durable steel construction
- For a bushcraft knife, it is priced reasonably
What We Didn't Like:
- Does not work well with magnesium strikers
- It loses it's sharpness quite fast
Should You Buy It?
If you are a bushcraft knife enthusiast, this will be an excellent addition to your collection. The reasonable price makes all the features worth it and the durability means that you will be using it for numerous years. We would definitely recommend the knife to outdoor enthusiasts as well as avid survival experts.
One area that the knife could have been made a little better is the pommel. Since bushcraft is all about versatility and using one piece of equipment to achieve many tasks, you won't really be able to use it for making a fire. The Fire Strike Magnesium Flint Fire Starter might be an excellent alternative to carry with you for this purpose. Once you have all of this figured out and included, you will not find any real cons that will hold you back from achieving your bushcraft goals
Not many things will make you look like a professional other than a good bushcraft knife and this TOPS Knives B.O.B. Brothers of Bushcraft Knife is definitely an option that will help you make life a little easier in the world o bushcraft. The Lansky QuadSharp Carbide/Ceramic Multi-Angle Knife Sharpener might be a good option to consider for keeping the knife sharp and in working condition.
Since there are many more bushcraft knives available on the market today, we would love to see some of your thoughts on the best alternatives. Let us know in the comment section which bushcraft knife you think can compete with the TOPS Knives B.O.B. Brothers of Bushcraft Knife in the outdoors.


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I have used MCMC to estimate the value of a parameter $\theta$ from some data. I have thousands of samples from the (marginal) posterior distribution. The distribution of $\theta$ is roughly Normally distributed around zero. I can calculate the mean/median/standard deviations/quantiles/etc., no problem. What I am wondering is: how to calculate an upper bound on $|\theta|$? (Perhaps for a given confidence level?)
3$\begingroup$ Are you wanting the Bayesian version of a confidence interval (called a credible interval) and by upper bound do you just mean you want a one sided interval? $\endgroup$ – RNM Apr 20 at 1:54
$\begingroup$ @RobertMontgomery Sure, a credible interval would be fine. I am not sure if a one-sided interval is what I want. One thing I am thinking of doing is taking the absolute value of all the samples and then calculating the number $x$ where 95% of the samples are less than $x$. Does that make sense? $\endgroup$ – rhombidodecahedron Apr 20 at 16:11
From your comment: Yes you can just take the absolute value of all the samples and find x such that the CDF at x is 0.95. This is a one sided credible interval. By the way you should just be able to track the absolute value of your parameter in what ever software you are using (winbugs for example) so you don't even have to take the absolute value of the sample. Looking at the posterior density of the absolute value should help you see why this is the value that you are looking for.
$\begingroup$ Great, thanks for the info. (I'm using R and Python, not any specific estimation software, but I'll look into BUGS, thanks!) $\endgroup$ – rhombidodecahedron Apr 20 at 17:47
$\begingroup$ If you already use R I would use R2winbugs or Rstan $\endgroup$ – RNM Apr 20 at 17:55


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The custodians prepare the sessions of the executive commitee and execute its decisions. They organize the procedures for the appointment of new members of faculty. They supervise budgetary and teaching matters and deal with the accreditation of programs.
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133 Mullen Dr is listed for $639,900. It has a lot frontage of 35 with a lot depth of 106. Main intersection is Ravenscourt And Rossland
Listed by ROCK STAR REAL ESTATE INC., BROKERAGE
133 Mullen Dr is a Detached, 2-Storey and is currently for sale @ $639,900. Taxes in 2017 was $3,955.50.
Property Description – Welcome To 133 Mullen Drive Located In A Family Friendly Area Of Ajax Within Walking Distance To Schools And 5 Houses Away From Mullen Park Offering Tennis, Soccer, And A Great Playground For The Kids. With The Full In Law Suite Available Downstairs With Its Own Separate Entrance It Makes This 3+1 Bedroom 4 Washroom Home Very Flexible To Suit Any Families Needs. The Quiet Street It Sits On And Close Access To Hwy 407/401/412 Makes This An Ideal Location..
Property Extras – Full Raised Deck Off Kitchen Perfect For Bbq And Seating Area. Professionally Cleaned. 3 Full Washrooms. Walk In Closet In Master. Click On Multimedia Link Above For Full 3D Walk Through Of Property And Floor Plans.
Property Type Detached
Property Style 2-Storey
Property Exterior Brick
Square Feet
Property Tax $3,955.50
Air Conditioning Central Air
Basement Finished
Bedrooms 4
Kitchens 2
Garages Type Attached
Lot Dimensions 35 by 106
Pool None
Fireplaces N
Heating Gas, Forced Air
Garage Parking Spaces 1
Water Municipal
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From the rule of the Central Asian Saljuq Dynasty in the 11th century until the fall of the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century, Turkey was the cradle as well as the crossroads of a rich variety of Islamic Art, made for sultans and viziers as well as ordinary patrons. A self-guided tour at MIA will reveal some of the most beautiful and important works of Turkish art, all you have to do is get down to the museum, pick up a pamphlet and get started!
Turkish art shows a distinctive cosmopolitanism, influenced and shaped not only by its Islamic heritage but also its pre-Islamic Byzantine and Armenian Christian roots and by neighbouring Persian and Mesopotamian cultures. With so much influence, Turkish art has taken many impressive forms over the years. Here are some of the prominent pieces to look out for.
01. Three Star 'Holbein' Carpet Ottoman, 15th century Wool, pile weaving
This early Ottoman carpet acquired its name from art historians who identified the presence of carpets bearing a similar design in the paintings of Hans Holbein the Younger. Wool carpets from Anatolia were exported to Europe in the 15th century and feature in a number of Renaissance-era paintings as luxurious decorations for altars and thrones. See it: CA.78 in Islamic Art Gallery, Floor 2.
02. Brocaded Velvet Textile Ottoman, 16th century Velvet, silk, metal thread
This brocaded velvet is decorated with the same motif as the cintamani tile (TI.2.1997) also displayed in this gallery. The cintamani motif was considered to bring good luck and was often embroidered into luxury textiles, such as this one. Such textiles were worn by members of the Ottoman court and other wealthy elites of the Ottoman Empire. See it: TE.29.1998 in Pattern Gallery, Floor 2.
03. Iznik Border Tile Ottoman, 16th century Fritware, pigments
The so-called cintamani design on this tile, comprising three circles and two wavy lines, is a common Ottoman motif. Cintamani means "auspicious jewel" in Sanskrit and in Buddhist iconography the motif represented auspicious flaming pearls. In the Ottoman context it became symbolic of strength and power from an association with tiger stripes and leopard spots. See it: T1.2.1997 in Pattern Gallery, Floor 2.
04. Dragons in Saz leaves Ottoman, 16th century Ink on coloured paper
This Ottoman illustration features dragons confronting a simurgh emerging from saz leaves with two seal impressions. The representation in "saz-style" is quite common at the Ottoman court in the 16th century. The saz-style compositions combine in a drawing two symbols: the stylised leaf and the dragon. The most important artist and pioneer of this style is Shah Quli (d. 1555-1556) who was the head of the atelier of Suleyman the Magnificent and was well known for his drawings of dragons. See it: MIA.2013.155 in The Figure in Art Gallery, Floor 2.
05. Eskenazi Four-Animal Carpet Ottoman, 14th-15th century Pile weaving, wool
This carpet belongs to a small group of carpets which are said to be found in Central Asia. Their common features are images of stylised quadruped animals placed against a red background and borders decorated with pseudo-Kufic ornaments. The schematic images do not allow a firm identification of the depicted creatures. According to carbon dating, these carpets were produced in the14th century – at a time when the huge territory from China to the Danube River was unified under Mongol rule. See it: CA.77 in the Iran and Central Asia Gallery, Floor 3.
06. Malta ' Ottoman, 18th or 19th century Ivory
Made of delicately carved ivory, this object was used as a cutting board for calligraphy pens. The pens, which were made of hardened reeds, had to be cut with a great deal of precision, and this required a firm surface for cutting. The Ottomans excelled in the art of calligraphy, and the many objects that accompanied the calligraphic process, such as ink stands, pen cases, and slabs of ivory for cutting pens, were often elaborately decorated. See it: IV.56.2000 in Writing in Art Gallery, Floor 2.
07. Iznik Dish Ottoman, Early 17th century Fritware, pigment
The motif of a chained leopard on this Iznik dish, set in a garden of roses and carnations, may be traced to Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. It appropriates an earlier Yuan dynasty (14th century) bowl bearing the image of a mythical creature known as a qilin, set against a mountain backdrop. See it: PO.124.1999 in The Figure in Art Gallery, Floor 2.
08. Door Saljuq Sultanate, 13th century Walnut wood
This set of intricately carved wooden doors were produced in Konya during the Saljuqs of Rum dynasty, which ruled in Anatolia from 1077–1307 CE, and this object most probably dates from around 1298 CE. The inscription in the upper panels reads: "al-aqil man waazatihu altajarib wa al-jahil man la yufakir fil-awaqib" In English translation: "The wise one is he who has learnt a lesson from experience. And the ignorant one is he who does not think of the consequences."
See it: WW.56.2003 in the Iran and Central Asia Gallery, Floor 3.


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Ready for interview
Some will spend hours cramming vast amounts of information just in case they are asked something obscure, while others will wear their best smile and hope that luck is on their side. But somewhere in between these contrasting approaches, you should find the right way to prepare successfully for interview.
The job specification is the key that will provide you with the framework for interview preparation. You used it well in your job application where you demonstrated through real-life examples ways that you meet each specific criterion. And now you must do it all again but this time instead of writing short sentences about it, you will be discussing this with your interviewers. So what kind of approach should you take in readiness for this? Here are some headteacher tips:
Think of two or three work examples for each criterion on the job specification that you can talk about in detail. If you have evidence, such as lesson plans or evaluations related to this bring it along and ask if they would like to see it. But remember not to take too much with you, just a few select examples.
- Be clear about what you actually achieved in these tasks in relation to the job specification criteria; make some notes but nothing extensive.
- Be aware of relevant initiatives and legislation e.g. Disability Discrimination Act, Every Child Matters, Education Act etc so that you are able to summarise the main points.
- Be willing to talk about any continuing professional development courses and the impact on your practice
- Think about your approach to behaviour management and summarise this
- Think about how you include and provide for special needs children
- Be aware of key issues facing the school; its strengths and development needs ( do your homework on the school – check out Ofsted reports; the school's website and development plans and ,if available, the governors annual report to parents, exam results, league tables, the school's prospectus etc)
- Make a list of exactly what you've accomplished in your career and read through this just before the interview to help ensure you have plenty of examples to draw on)
- Think of your transferable skills from experience both within the profession and outside
John Howson, TES Careers Expert, feels it is important to train yourself to answer open questions often used as a warm up at the start of the interview: "Be prepared for the 'why' question, as in 'why do you want this job?' He also advises candidates to have an interview practice run with a critical friend; that way they can point out any mannerisms that might annoy interviewers.
On a practical level, there are some fundamental rules that candidates should follow, says Owen Scott, Senior Executive of Protocol Education:
- Arrive on time, and look the part
- Relax, smile and enjoy yourself
- If you are asked to prepare a trial lesson, stick with something tried and tested. Now is not the time to experiment.
- All of your responses should be succinct and to the point.
- Do ask questions
- Criticise the school
- Talk too much or offer too many controversial opinions on education and behaviour
- Don't cover up the truth, you could be exposed
- Don't take too many examples of work with you
Don't feel you have to accept every job offered – Take some time to decide, but not too long!
"As well as all of this, you must not forget to plan your route to the school so that you arrive in good time," adds Mr Scott.
Lastly, keep in mind that you're not the only one under the spotlight, advises Howson. "Remember, it is a two way process, you are gaining information about whether this is a place where you want to work," he says.
With thanks to Jayne Halliwell, headteacher at Park Walk Primary School, in Chelsea, London and Laura Wynne, headteacher of Argyle Primary School, in St Pancras, London
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Room Addition In Surfside Beach
Keystone General Contracting takes great pride in making the most efficient project possible. You can rest assured that your project such as Room Addition will be completed with the quality and craftsmanship it deserves. We treat each project like it is our own home. By the end of the day, everything is cleaned and left just the way we found it.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Steel Blues
I've been wanting to paint this guy for quite awhile, and decided to include him in Edward Burton's moleskin as my final painting for the project...sniff! It sure was a lot of fun, and produced some great art from some wonderful artists.
I photographed him about three years ago in Vancouver as he played inside the Granville Island market. He was a most interesting looking, and talented musician as he played on his metal resonator guitar, and graciously allowed me to take his picture.
oil on paper 8" x 12" NFS
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Mera Peak Climbing is a physically demanding trek with steep climbing. But anyone with good physical fitness and mental endurance along with proper packing can summit this peak. The best time to ascend Mera Peak is during the spring and autumn. This is because of the good weather conditions and the spectacular views of the Himalayan vistas.
The view from the top of Mera Peak is one of the major highlights of this peak climbing. You will get an amazing view of snow-capped mountains like the Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho Oyu etc.
It is a challenging trek due to its elevation but the technical mountaineering skills required are very basic. It is ideal for experienced trekkers and also for those opting for the first-time peak climbing.
Trekking and climbing to Mera Peak will take you on a journey through remote picturesque villages of Sherpa people. It will take you through trials which offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas. It also offers some magnificent views of the Hinku Nup and Shar glacier. You will also get stunning views of the Kanchenjunga, Everest, Makalu, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Baruntse and Chamlang Mountain etc.
Since you will be in the mountains for longer days you should prepare well with appropriate packing to deal with any weather differences.
With the right clothing, climbing/trekking equipment, and enough acclimatization days you can make your climb to Mera peak a safe and enjoyable one.
Highlights of Mera Peak Climbing
- Stand at the summit the highest trekking peak in Nepal.
- Spectacular views of the mountains like Lhotse, Makalu, Everest, Cho Oyu, and Kanchenjunga.
- Scenic mountain flight to and from Lukla.
- Trek through the wild and remote Valleys of Nepal.
|Day 01
|Arrival to Kathmandu
|1,345 m
|Day 02
|Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley and trek preparation
|1,345 m
|Day 03
|Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Chuthang.
|1,345 m - 2,800 m - 3,020 m
|45 minutes /4-5 hours trek
|Day 04
|Trek from Chhuthang to Tuli Kharka via Zatriwala Pass
|3,020 m - 4,100 m - 4,600 m
|5-6 hours trek
|Day 05
|Trek from Tuli Kharka to Kothe
|4,100 m -4,182 m
|6-7 hours trek
|Day 06
|Trek from Kothe to Thangnak
|4,182 m - 4,326 m
|4-5 hours trek
|Day 07
|Trek from Thangnak to Khare
|4,326 m - 5,000 m
|5-6 hours trek
|Day 08
|Rest day at Khare
|5,000 m
|2-3 hrs
|Day 09
|Trek to Mera Base Camp
|5,300 m
|3-4 hours trek
|Day 10
|Trek to Mera High Camp
|5,700 m
|3-4 hours trek
|Day 11
|Summit to Mera Peak
|6,461 m
|8-9 hours climb
|Day 12
|Trek back from Khare to Kothe
|5,000 m - 4,182 m
|5-6 hours trek
|Day 13
|Trek from Kothe to Tuli Kharka
|4,182 m - 4,100 m
|5-6 hours trek
|Day 14
|Trek from Tuli Kharka to Lukla via Zatrawala Pass
|4,100 m - 2,800 m
|6 hours trek
|Day 15
|Flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
|2,800 m - 1,345 m
|45 minutes
|Day 16
|International departure from Kathmandu.
Maximum Elevation: 1345m/4411ft
A representative of our crew will receive you at the airport and take you to the hotel for the night stay. We will brief you on the Hotel other information about the trip. There are no planned activities for the day, so you can rest and enjoy your stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, you will have a half day tour of Kathmandu. You will visit the world heritage sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath temple.
After that, you can pack for your trip and have a good night sleep at the hotel.
Maximum Elevation: 2,800m / 9,184ft (Lukla), 3020m / 9905ft (Chhuthang)
Flight Hours: 45 minutes flight,
Trekking Hours: 4-5 hours
After a scenic 45 minutes flight, you finally reach Lukla airport. It is also known as one of the most dangerous airports in the world.
From Lukla, you will start your trek by heading east into the thick forest below the Kalo Himal ridge. This marks your start of the pre-climbing journey. This should lead you through terraced landscapes, untouched valleys, and charming villages. It is also inhabited by Sherpa people.
You will spend the night here at Chhuthang.
Maximum Elevation : 4100m/13448 ft (Tuli), 4600m/15088 ft (Zatrawala Pass)
Trekking Hours: 5-6 hours
Today after breakfast you will follow a trail that is a gradual ascent which steepens as you reach the crossing of Zatrawala pass.
As you reach the top of Zatrawala pass, you will be awestruck with the amazing view of the Numbur Himal, Kongdi Ri, Karyolang Peak. The trek will then continue towards the leveled path for about 3 hours before descending all the way to Tuli Kharka where you will spend the night.
Maximum Elevation : 4182m/13716ft
Trekking Hours : 6-7 hours
Today you will have to trek both uphill and downhill through the dense forests filled with rhododendron, oak, pine and juniper trees. You will have to go through a steep descend which will lead you to the Hinku river and from there, an uphill climb will finally bring you to Kothe valley.
Today's trek will give you magnificent views of the Mera Peak and the surrounding snow-capped peaks. You will spend the night here at Kothe.
Maximum Elevation : 4326m/14189ft
Trekking Hours: 4-5 hours
After breakfast today you will start your trek towards Thangnak which is a summer grazing area.
Today's trail will take you along the rim of Hinku river towards Gondishung. You will also pass through the Lungsumgba gompa which is almost 200 years old.
This path is a gradual ascent and you will get mesmerizing views of the Kusum Kanguru peak and more.
Maximum Elevation : 5000m/16,400ft
Trekking Hours : 5-6 hours
Our trail today goes over the lateral moraine towards the Hinku Nup and Shar glacier. From there our trail is a steep ascend to Khare.
There are many campsites here at Khare. The most popular one is at the upper end of Khare beneath a group of boulders. Khare offers magnificent views of the northern face of Mera Peak along with Hinku Shar glacier and Mera La.
Acclimatization is very important for trekking in high altitudes. This helps avoid altitude sickness and mental stress.
Since you are climbing a peak which is over 21,190 ft you must get proper rest and acclimatization to ensure a successful summit climb. Today you can explore the area and enjoy a good rest.
Maximum Elevation : 5300m/17384ft
Trekking Hours : 3-4 hours
After breakfast today, you will start short but demanding trek towards Mera base camp. The trail is a gradual ascent to the Mera glacier after which you will cross the glacier to reach the base camp.
There you can learn a few important things about ice climbing. You will camp the night at the base camp.
Maximum Elevation : 5700m/18696ft
Trekking Hours : 3-4 hours
From the base camp today you will follow a trail that goes over the Mera La pass and towards the Mera Peak High Camp.
Once at the high camp our team will set up the camp and make one last check on the equipment and your health conditions.
From High Camp, during great weather, you will get a panoramic view of Kanchenjunga. Also great views of the Everest, Makalu, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Baruntse and Chamlang.
Maximum Elevation : 6461m/21192 ft
Climbing Hours : 8-9 hours climb
The day you have been waiting for is finally here. You get to summit the Mera Peak today after all the days of trekking. Fully prepared, you will advance towards the summit early at around 2 am after breakfast.
Following your experienced climbing expert, you will finally summit the Mera Peak.
From the summit, you can get spectacular views of the mighty Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kangchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7, 129m) and others.
After spending some time at the summit you will retrace your steps back to the high camp. You will rest for a while here and then we will follow the same route and head back to Khare and spend the night there.
Trekking Hours: 5-6 hours
After having climbed the Mera peak we will retrace our steps back to Khote through Thangnak.
The trek is mostly downhill trekking and from Khare to Khote you will lose almost 1600m in altitude.
After reaching Khote you can celebrate your success by trying out local delicacies and wines.
Trekking Hours: 5-6 hours
The trail to Tuli Kharka is an uphill trekking. You will trek through dense rhododendron forest that goes over the western section of the Hinku valley towards Tuli Kharka.
From Tuli Kharka you will get amazing views of the Mera North, Mera Central and Mera South.
Trekking Hours: 6 hours
Today is the last day of your trekking. During today's trekking, you will cross the Zatrawala pass before trekking downhill to the Dudh Koshi valley and Lukla.
In the evening you will celebrate together with your team for the success of your Mera peak climbing.
You will catch an early morning flight back to Kathmandu today. After reaching Kathmandu you can either rest in your hotel or go souvenir shopping or just go around exploring Kathmandu.
After an amazing experience in the Himalayas of Nepal, your trip has finally come to an end. But we hope this is just one of the many trips you will take to Nepal with us. One of our representative from eagle eye will drop you at the airport as per your flight schedule.
What is Included
- Airport, Hotel, Airport pick up & drop
- Necessary Flight tickets as per itenary.
- Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and during the trek.
- All necessary permits and paper works
- First Aid Medical kit box.
- Tourist service charge, Vat.
- Office Service charge.
- Guide & support staffs and their insurance and salary
What is not Included
- Travel insurance.
- Nepal Tourist Visa fees.
- Items and expenses of personal nature.
- Cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet etc.
- Personal Trekking Equipments.
- Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
- Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
- Tips for guide, porters, driver etc.


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Google Doodle: Remembering cosmologist Georges Lemaitre: On this 17th July, Google paid tribute to Georges Lemaitre, the Belgian priest, cosmologist, and astronomer. He is most famous and known for creating and for formulating the Big Bang Theory, which holds the whole universe that started in the cataclysmic explosion of small, primeval 'super-atom'.
Born on 17th July 1894, the man whose theory and creativity is the testimony of the fact which raised questions on the non-existence of a higher being was quite ironically, a Catholic priest.
On this Tuesday, Google celebrated his birth anniversary with a GIF showing his picture with the ever-expanding universe, which can be shown and display in the background and on the backdrop.
A civil engineer, Georges Lemaitre has served as an artillery officer in the Belgian Army during World War I, then in 1923 he entered a seminary and was ordained as a priest.
He was also an alumnus of the University of Cambridge and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge where he arrived and grows up as an acquaintance with the findings of American astronomers Edwin Hubble and Harlow Shelpey.
He became the professor of astrophysics at the Catholic University of Leuven In 1927. The same year he proposed his Big Bang Theory that elaborate and explained the recession of galaxies within the framework of Einstein's General Relativity.
His theory was confirmed and established by Edwin Hubble which is also regarded as Hubble's Law in these contemporary times.
Post, this Lemaitre had delivered his lecture and theory to a group of some famous and respected scientists in 1933 at the California Institute of Technology, Einstein applauded him and quoted: "This is the most beautiful and satisfactory explanation of creation to which I ever listened."
He also worked and did research on cosmic rays, the three-body problem that concerns itself with the mathematic description of the motion which is for the three mutually-attracting bodies in space.


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Carl Kerby received an exciting testimony after a recent speaking engagement. You will be excited too as you read this:
Theres a new kid in our youth group Hes pretty quiet...he sits in my Sunday School room each and every week for the past 4 weeks with his open Bible in his hand with a fixed gaze on that which is being spoken about. He will not be moved under any circumstances. The date is Sunday, October 1st (the Sunday after you visited) and I decided wed take a break from our study of the Book of Acts and have something I like to call Open Forum. Ill take questions from the floor about anything/everything, and will then proceed to lead a discussion on it from a biblical perspective.
Another kid who has been churched for his whole life raises his hand and humbly says, Something I always run into with my friends at school is the question of where God came from and who created Him. I know He wasnt created by anyone and that He always ex[is]ted, but I cant put it into words. How do you answer this? Carl, before I even had a [chance to answer], this new kid raises his hand and hes waving around one of the booklets you gave out entitled Is there really a God? Hes got it opened to page 31 and is just chomping at the bit for me to read it. So get the picture--some new kid, only one in his family even remotely interested in anything Gospel-centered hes been equipped to answer the question that was asked by Joe Church, and all because of the way God used your presentation, the resources you brought, and the confidence you showed in what you said. Its not because God and the Bible are fluffy and fuzzy.
Its because we served the God of answers regarding everything that pertains to life and godliness (cf. 2 Peter 1:3) Of all the positive feedback I received about your presentation to our kids, I think this is probably the one that spoke the loudest to me, so I share that with you to encourage you in the work that you do. Thank you so much for taking the time to speak to our kids here. Like I said a thousand other times the effect I see it having on our young people is more than I couldve asked for.
I have enclosed a photograph of the AiG board of directors as they met this past week. On Monday, before he left to go back to Wyoming, Pastor Don Landis (AiG board chairman) gave a special devotion to the staff. I would encourage you all to listen to his presentation!
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If you havent subscribed yet, why not do it nowor send a gift subscription to someone for Christmas.
We praise the Lord for our Creation Museum fundraising event this past Saturday. Ive included a photograph of some of those who attended who also went for a tour of Cincinnati on the Friday before.
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Kyle Rini, assistant sports editor: It's been almost a week and I'm still at a loss for words regarding the Buffs' loss to Arizona on Saturday. Any optimism I would have about the offense putting up 42 points and Phillip Lindsay breaking out is utterly destroyed by rewatching Khalil Tate slice through the Colorado defense like a hot knife through already-melted butter.
The 2017 season is starting to get darker and darker for the Buffs, but there's still time to get things back on track. Who better to play this week than the Oregon State Beavers, the Pac-12's perennial cellar dwellers who just recently fired their head coach?
The Beavers are lacking in talent on both sides of the ball, with only one real star in running back Ryan Nall. Nall will pose the greatest threat to the Buffs defense, but beyond him, there isn't much to be scared of. I know the Colorado D was bad to a record-setting degree last week, but OSU's style of offense just isn't the same as Arizona's and it isn't going to catch the Buffs off guard like the Wildcats did.
I expect CU's offense to continue figuring itself out, but until the offensive line and receivers start helping out quarterback Steven Montez, it's pretty much up to Lindsay to carry the load. Lindsay can't put the team on his back forever, but he should have an easier time this week against a porous Oregon State defense.
I said last week that if this team lost to Arizona, this Oregon State game might be the last time I favored the Buffs. I can't speak on the rest of the schedule yet, but I still believe Colorado is just simply better than the Beavers, even on the road. I'll take the Buffs in this one despite how bad they performed last week.
Final Score: Colorado 30, Oregon State 21
Jack Stern, sports staff writer: Both teams playing in Saturday's contest are desperate for a win after dropping to 0-3 in Pac-12 play. The Beavers rank toward, or at, the bottom of the conference in every major statistical category. Oregon State's struggles were put on full display in their last game against the USC Trojans, as they struggled to capitalize off turnovers and execute at critical junctures of the game.
In the locker room, their is also unrest as fiery head coach Gary Anderson shockingly resigned earlier this week. Their major bright spot is running back Ryan Nall, but behind a shaky offensive line, he's struggled to be the major impact player the team needs. Quarterback Jake Luton also had a tough time with turnovers, even when healthy.
On the opposing sideline, the Buffaloes are trying to salvage the season and squeeze their way into a bowl game after losing another hard-fought divisional matchup to the Arizona Wildcats.
Tailback Phillip Lindsay is coming off a career performance last weekend. Although he can't carry the ball 40 times a game on a regular basis, there's no reason he shouldn't get 30-35 carries against a struggling rush defense. The Tasmanian Devil's ability to move the chains, control the time of possession and keep the defense honest should open up a multitude of passing lanes for quarterback Steven Montez. The added pass-catching ability of tight end Chris Bounds should create mismatches and plenty of room over the middle for Montez to capitalize on.
Overall, there's no reason the Buffs shouldn't win this game by a comfortable margin. The Beavers are arguably the worst team in the entire Power Five and are reeling badly right now. The lethal combination of inconsistent, poor play on offense and defense, costly penalties and turnovers should allow the Buffs to have their most complete game on both sides of the ball.
Final Score: Colorado 34, Oregon State 17
Alex Pepper, sports staff writer: What could have been the first conference win for the Buffaloes turned in to the Khalil Tate show, as the Arizona quarterback burst on to the scene with 327 yards on the ground and five total touchdowns. It was a 45-42 loss for Colorado. Tate had touchdown runs of 58, 28, 47 and 75 yards, as his elusiveness combined with the Buffaloes' lackluster tackling for an incredibly potent running game for the Wildcats. Tate set the NCAA record for rushing yards by a quarterback in his impressive showing.
CU's defense forced the game to devolve into a shootout, but the offense was able to answer time and time again. In a game that was as back and forth as it gets, the offense was firing on all cylinders — Steven Montez didn't turn the ball over and threw for three touchdowns. If not for Tate, Phillip Lindsay would've been the story of the game. He carried the ball 41 times, tallied 281 yards on the ground and added three scores of his own.
Looking forward to Oregon State, the Buffs should be thirsty for a win. Still seeking their first conference victory, the Buffaloes should be looking to pounce on the Beavers' defense, which is allowing a generous 45 points a game.
Oregon State is also going through some turmoil on the coaching staff, as head coach Gary Andersen and OSU mutually parted ways a couple days ago.
Quarterback Jake Luton doesn't have the mobility that Khalil Tate has, so the CU defense should fare better against a relatively standard pocket passer. Running back Ryan Nall is the lone bright spot for this Beavers team, as he has just as many rushing touchdowns as Luton does passing touchdowns — four. Nall has a large 237-pound, 6-foot-2 frame, runs hard and has sneaky speed. He'll be the premier threat to this CU defense.
This is a must win for the Buffs. Oregon State is a 1-5 team with a cloudy coaching situation, no conference wins and a defense that allows over 40 points a game. I have the Buffs winning big in what should be their first in conference victory this weekend.
Final Score: Colorado 38, Oregon State 21
Yama Radtke, sports staff writer: After a horrendous loss to the Arizona Wildcats last week, in which the backup quarterback had 327 yards rushing and five total touchdowns, people might be ready to throw in the towel for the Buffs.
Not so fast, my friends! The Buffs still have a lot to play for, but now it will all be on the entire team to succeed. Sophomore quarterback Steven Montez did his part by putting up points, but the defense needs to lock it down. Giving up 327 yards to any player is ridiculous, but giving an FBS record for rushing yards by a quarterback is just embarrassing.
However, the Buffs are about to take on the Oregon State Beavers, who are currently 1-5 with their only win coming over Portland State, an FCS team that they narrowly beat 35-32. I am confident that the Buffs will obliterate this team, especially since Oregon State was blown out by a Mountain West team in Colorado State. As long as the defense and Montez play decently, Colorado should win this game.
Final Score: Colorado 35, Oregon State 21
Zoe Rath, sports staff writer: After last weekend's tough — but close — loss to the Arizona Wildcats, the Buffs travel to face a 1-5 Oregon State team. It should be easy right?
Philip Lindsay had a big weekend with 320 total yards. Arizona couldn't stop him and considering he powered up the Buffs offense, he should have a similarly strong outing in Corvallis. Sophomore quarterback Stephen Montez should assist and his passing will likely improve this game.
Montez had good, deep looks to his wide receivers Shay Fields and Bryce Bobo, but he couldn't connect on Saturday. Hopefully, the connection will be there to spark something in the Buffs to help shift the momentum of the season.
But this isn't a week for the offense to show what they can do, it's a week for the defense to recover from their awful performance against the Wildcats. With the exception of the Portland State game, the Beavers' offense hasn't been able to get anything started and they have been suffocated so far by Pac-12 defenses.
Do the Beaver have some talent on offense? Sure, but Ryan Nall alone hasn't been enough to win a game since September. Their offense doesn't seem to be getting better and the Buffs defensive line should have an easier time.
Final Score: Colorado 30, Oregon State 10
Jake Mauff, editor-in-chief: The Buffs should win this game. Pretty much every aspect of this game shows that they should run away with it. But there are a few things that keep Oregon State closer than they should.
The Beavers' head coach leaving has already been discussed. While that often leaves teams reeling and in a state of panic, this Oregon State team might be better without him. Andersen allegedly had a toxic environment around him.
A name that has failed to gain traction is wide receiver Seth Collins. He's fourth on the team in yards, so he doesn't jump out. But he may end up being Colorado's downfall.
Collins started out as a quarterback his freshman year. He even saw some time behind center the last the Buffs traveled to Corvallis. Collins played well, so that fact that he wasn't used more in that matchup is surprising in hindsight.
The fact that Collins is playing wide receiver shows how athletic he is, so there's been speculation on how he'll be used this week. Considering that Khalil Tate is probably still running from Saturday, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Collins used in a similar way.
Colorado beat Colorado State. Colorado State beat Oregon State. By the transitive property, Colorado should have this in the bag. But if the Buffs overlook these possibilities, this could turn into a rock-paper-scissors situation real quick.
Final Score: Colorado 30, Oregon State 24
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Kiwsaver Kids
Reporter: Ruwani Perera
It's been a year since Kiwisaver began, and already 80,517 under 18 year old's have been signed up to the scheme. The government offers attractive incentives like $1000 kickstart to help as many kiwis save.
17 year old Nevin Govindasamy's father, Karthi, enrolled his son into Kiwisaver in April after an ASB sales consultant told him that Nevin's contributions wouldn't begin until he turned 18. This is not true. Contributions (automatic deductions from your pay) start as soon young people start earning, even if it's a part-time job. They can take a contributions holiday, but not until they've been in the scheme for at least 12 months.
Adults over 18 years of age, who start a new job are automatically enrolled into the Kiwisaver scheme. But they have an 8 week window to decide whether to stay in the retirement scheme, or opt out. Under 18s have no opt out option.
Fair Go asks whether there should be a similar provision to opt out for under 18s, especially when children are of an age where they have their own savings targets.
Nevin has a part-time job and since joining Kiwisaver, is contributing 4 per cent of his wages into his retirement fund. He doesn't want this; every cent counts for his European trip and his plans to study abroad.
ASB apologise for the incorrect information given to Nevin and will reimburse him for the contributions he has made. The bank, one of Kiwisaver's leading providers, also agrees that the 8 week opt-out issue for under 18 year olds needs to be addressed and will discuss it with the IRD.
Financial Planners agree there's a lot of pressure for parents to start up a saving scheme for children, particularly with the thousand dollar kickstart. While that is good on one hand because you're starting a savings habit for kids, children's plans should mesh with Kiwisaver objectives.
If you've been given incorrect information about Kiwisaver, go back to your scheme provider. You can also contact the Banking Ombudsman if you have a complaint about Kiwisaver that relates to a specific bank.
For more information about the Kiwisaver scheme go to: http://www.kiwisaver.govt.nz/ and http://www.bankombudsman.org.nz/
Holiday Sunk
Reporter - Hannah Wallis
Auckland couple Faye and Ant Crofskey care for four children, two of them severely disabled - it's 24/7 stuff, they don't get much time off, don't really take holidays. But they did book a Pacific cruise for their 15th wedding anniversary - leaving from Brisbane, ending back in Auckland, just under $1300 for the two of them with P & O, organised over the net through Australian travel agents, Cruising Down Under.
They booked and paid months in advance but just two weeks before departure, Cruising Down Under emailed saying they had no details of final payment and did they still want to go as the cruise was now fully booked. The Crofskeys confirmed they'd long ago paid, the travel agency then said P & O had overbooked the cruise and they'd been bumped off. There were no cancellations and they couldn't get on.
The Crofskeys were furious with P & O - they got a refund, but they didn't get their dream holiday. But when Fair Go contacted P & O they said not our fault, the travel agency didn't send us on the money, despite being twice reminded. When the money didn't come, P & O cancelled the booking.
Ian Hunter, the director of Cruising Down Under, also told us it was P & O's overbooking but when asked to provide proof that he'd passed the money onto P & O - he sent an email saying: "unfortunately we cannot comment further on any other aspect of the complaint." And without the proof, it's hard to have any confidence in Cruising Down Under's version of events.
P & O say Ian Hunter has been in business a long time and
they haven't had any other complaints about him - so we can't
understand why he's not being more upfront about everything. If a
mistake's been made, why not just own up and apologise. We're
forwarding Faye and Ant's complaint onto the Aussie Department of
Fair Trading, and to their Federation of Travel Agents.
Hopefully they can find out why this lovely couple missed out on their trip of a lifetime.
Cold Sola
Reporter: Tanya Spinka
Twenty thousand dollars could do a lot to heat your home; heaters in every room, electric blankets and wardrobes full of warm winter clothes. But the Hunt family from Whakatane chose to spend their twenty thousand dollars on solar heating. A lot of money up front - but it would be worth it over time to utilise all that free energy beaming down from the sun.
The company, Sola60, assured them that the system would heat their hot water as well as their house and that it would be really cheap to run. So imagine their surprise when they got their first power bill and found that the system was costing them over a thousand dollars a month to run!
They'd already paid twenty thousand dollars for four solar panels, under-floor pipes to carry the hot water around to heat their home and two electric booster elements to heat the water on days when there wasn't enough sun. They thought they'd only need to turn the electric boosters on occasionally in winter, and that they'd be cheap to run. As it turned out, they'd need the elements on all winter, or their house wouldn't be warmed at all.
After three years battling Sola60, it seemed they had a choice - stay cold, or fork out even more money and Sola60 would get the system to work. Not happy with this 'solution', in desperation the Hunts approached Fair Go to see if there was anything we could do to sort the matter out.
After a phone call with the Managing Director of Sola60's new owner, Todd Energy, the company has now agreed to install heat pumps to help heat the floors. The company says these will much cheaper to run than the electric booster elements and they have agreed to install them at no extra cost to the Hunts. So a good result all round - but we will still be keeping an eye out for the Hunts next power bill, to make sure the new system delivers a cost effective result.
More Croc'ery
Reporter: Phil Vine
Three women, Jane Young of Whangarei; Heather Norton from Oxford; and Aucklander, Andrea Kerr were deeply relieved after watching the programme."I thought I was going mad," they all wrote, after their feet wouldn't fit into their shoes. Now they know why.
Sheree Adkins from Christchurch bought the same Croc jandals our Olympic Athletes are wearing to Beijing."They shrunk two to three sizes and turned up at the toes like elf shoes. Good luck to the Olympians wearing them on their tired sore feet."
US-based Crocs have refused to make any comment. The shoes are supposed to be sold with a warning that they shouldn't be left in direct sunlight under extreme conditions.


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Variety of Hitachi Cameras Help Maui Community College Say 'Aloha!' In Beautiful Detail
Maui Community College
My background is in television and film. I started in 1979, worked in film for a number of years and then migrated to television. I worked on both the "Hawaii Five-O" and "Magnum PI" series and independent film shoots for local ad agencies. Then after 10 years at an ABC affiliate serving as a producer/director and doing freelance work for all three major networks, I felt it was time to start paying back what I had learned, so I embarked on a career in education.
(click thumbnail)Reuben Dela Cruz, a University of Hawaii electronics technician, works with Hitachi Z-3000W digital, 16:9/4:3 switchable cameras at Maui Community College. That's how I found myself at Maui Community College. We have an impressive television studio for news and public affairs programming as well as facilities for distance education. MCC's interactive closed circuit programming is all lower division classes such as Biology 100, Physics 120, and history courses, and our University of Hawaii statewide link offers upper division and graduate courses.
We rarely shoot inside a "normal" college classroom. Instead, we have four interactive television classroom studios where we tape classes. That instructional programming is then transmitted statewide via an analog microwave network. We also have a real-time distance education classroom in Hana, about a three-hour drive on the other side of the island.
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We've used a Hitachi Z-One camera with a Canon lens for about seven years, mostly as our field camera. While I was working with another camera manufacturer in the early 1980s, I was introduced to a Hitachi camera. It was about half the price of the camera I was using and the image was just as impressive.
When I came here 10 years ago we used an earlier model Hitachi as a field camera. Then we upgraded to a Z-One. I found that the new camera could handle just about any kind of shoot in any type of climate. Because of our success with the Z-One, we've just purchased three Z-3000W portable, 16:9/4:3 switchable digital cameras and three SK-2700PW 16:9/4:3 switchable, portable, digital studio cameras, all with Fujinon lenses.
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Driving off a dealership with a brand new car gives the owner an illusory sense it'll last forever. Taking in the new car smell, the shiny exterior and the odometer that reads 000000 is enough to make a car feel immortal. In reality, though, cars don't last forever. They eventually run their course, become susceptible to the elements and rust away.
When cars reach this point or are imminently close to collapse, owners aren't afraid to ditch their rides. They leave them off the sides of roads, in fields filled with weeds and barren deserts. Like the forgotten places they reside in, these cars become neglected, never to run again.
The same goes for other vehicles, such as planes and boats, which enable mankind to traverse seas or fly overhead. No plane stays in the sky forever and eventually becomes bound to the earth, only to deteriorate in a derelict hanger or bare runway. Boats either wash up on shore or float lifelessly in waters until they sink.
When cars, planes, and boats reach this dilapidated state, they're far from reflecting the luster they once possessed at their outset. By that point, owners have moved on to bigger and better machinery to carry them around the world.
Finding vehicles in this state not only demonstrates mankind's cyclical pursuit of improvement in upgrading to new cars, planes, and boats, but the inevitable state all vehicles ultimately end up in. We're going to look at a series of photos that show cars, planes, and boats at the final stages of their lifespans once owners left them behind.
25 Fairey Gannet Plane
There are a few elements that make this photo appear bleak. For one, there's the gray skies covered in looming clouds. Secondly, the field is full of ugly weeds and patches of moss. Finally, the decaying plane in the foreground is what brings this all together.
There're holes in its hull, a propeller is sitting on the ground before the cockpit and its paint looks chipped away. As per Flickr user Gav Troon, this photo depicts the Errol Airfield in Scotland back in 2015.
24 Green Mustang
It's mostly covered in shadows within this old garage, which in turn has foliage all around its borders. Yet closer into this odd garage is what appears to be a bright green Mustang. Even the "U" letter is missing from the word "Mustang" emblazoned on the back.
According to the site Roman Robroek Photography, this is a field in Europe where many prestigious cars go to retire. Along with this Mustang are a Rolls Royce, Ferrari and more. At least it's a scenic graveyard that has more in common with a garden.
23 Floating Fishing Boat
Not all boats, when abandoned, wash up on shore. Depending on where it happens and the type of vessel, it may just float lifelessly in the water. Steemit user @hangin posted this image of a rusty abandoned boat sitting in the waters of Thailand.
He was going for a walk one day along the beach when he came across this hunk of junk. From afar, it looks as if the boat could still have passengers, but closer inspection reveals a boat that's long neglected.
22 Su-15 Jet
Considering weather conditions and potential looters, it's surprising these aircraft are still standing. They remain intact despite residing on a dilapidated air base. According to the blog Urban Ghosts, this base resides in Russia on the Gulf of Anadyr.
The climate here is cold and presents a challenge for anyone or anything to subsist here for very long. It's no wonder the base is totally abandoned without signs of any life. The same source notes that there are several Su-15 jets like this one on the base.
21 Classic Pickup Truck
Abandoned vehicles can turn up in the strangest of places. According to Reddit user supersurpie, this pickup truck, which rests in pieces within a foliage-covered pit, is at a logging company.
That company is also deserted, which explains the pickup truck's neglect. It's likely the pickup was an extension of the company and it too went under along with the business. This classic pickup truck would be an eye-catcher if it still ran today, but it sits forgotten in a forest ditch.
20 Verda
When Freddy Mercury sung about a "pleasure cruise" in the song "We Are The Champions," something tells us it wasn't like this one. This old boat looks like it may have served as a party boat back in its day, though has since grown up since reality caught up with it.
According to the site Bloomin Adur, the boat became abandoned in 1993. Around that time, they took anything valuable from the boat and left it to sit here for years. The site notes that it's in the process of a restoration, however.
19 Yakovlev Yak-40
When something as massive becomes left behind to bake in the sun, it turns colors over time. It takes on a new appearance in line with its inability to operate. In a way, these neglected planes become monuments or pieces of art people can visit.
According to Ask The Pilot, one adventurer came across this Yakovlev Yak-40 and had to snap some photos of its rusty frame. The same source notes these planes emerged around the mid-1960s and went out of production in the late 1970s.
18 Blue and Yellow
Even aging cars like these that have become abandoned make for great photographs. They both look like toy cars a child would play with; the truck in the foreground has a yellow paint job while the van in the background is blue.
The dead tree hanging overhead has shed all its leaves on the cars below. Both look corroded, with rust staining around edges around the windows and bumpers. It's surprising that most of the windows are still in place, except for some on the van.
17 "Patricia"
Boats take on new characteristics when they sit on the border of land and sea. This one, which appears to have the name "Patricia," looks tethered to land by two frail ropes.
Hanging from these ropes are pieces of seaweed that appear brown and ugly. With pools of water and a shallow tide lapping up on its hull, sea elements have clung to its underbelly. Innumerable mollusks line the boat's surface, covering more of its hull than there is bare space.
16 Fairey Gannet XG882
Many argue that this plane looks even more majestic than it would brand new. When the edges become dulled, the pain job goes away and pieces of it fall off, it reveals a different side to these old planes.
Flickr user Gav Troon notes that this plane is a Fairey Gannet XG882. The way the wings on these planes bend slightly towards the inside suggest they were able to bend. It has an eye-catching design, even if it's a shadow of its former glory.
15 Chevrolet Corvair
A car like this, when long abandoned, soon takes on a permanent residence. It becomes like the surrounding buildings and foliage, blending into the surroundings. Locals become used to its presence. That's what leads to cars like this getting flat tires and a hood covered in dead leaves.
According to the site Aanavandi, this Chevrolet Corvair is in India. Considering it's a classic car, it's anyone's guess as to how long its been sitting here. It's now the same color as dirt.
14 Beached Boat
In properly applying the rule of thirds, this photographer captured this shabby boat. The wet landscape suggests a tide that's no more, leaving behind this boat in a weakened state.
It has all kinds of colors across its hull, either initially painted on or revealed in the deterioration process. Once adrift in water, it now sits beached on a yellowy strand of grass. Sitting unattended, it's now left to explorers to photograph and is at the mercy of the natural elements.
13 MIG-25 Foxbat
This arid desert serves as the perfect burial ground for this decrepit jet. This jet sits upon the sandy surface with parts fallen by its wayside and sporting colorful graffiti. It looks as if it became a destination for locals and visitors from afar who want to tag their own names or messages upon its hull.
A Pinterest user alludes to this jet being an MIG-25 Foxbat. In the background, one can see another plane that looks like it's sitting on a runway.
12 1967 Ford
The story behind this smaller automobile is the stuff of legends. According to the site Auto Evolution, a man abandoned this 1967 Ford way back in 1974. Left in a forest close to his home, the man returned to where he left it only to find the car was still there, even after 40 years had passed.
The same source notes he had left it there due to its failing engine. It now stands as a memory covered in branches and moss, that is, unless the owner decides to fix it up again.
11 River Medway
It's odd to see a boat far from the water, unless it's in a museum or parked in someone's driveway. Someone removed the boats far from the shore for a reason, perhaps out of safety or concern for other people's safety.
This one looks beaten up after many years in the water. The wood looks to have eroded away, leaving little left for the grass to grow around. As per the site Derelict London, this boat rests near the River Medway at Hoo St Werburgh.
10 MIG-23 Flogger
When explorers encounter a jet like this one cast off in a field and surrounded by growing weeds, it's likely abandoned. Jets like these may have once served a purpose, but now that newer, more state-of-the-art jets have emerged, they've become outdated.
The only fate left for them is rotting away in a forgotten field in the middle of nowhere. According to a Pinterest user, the label for this photo is a MIG-23 Flogger. Its paint job is reminiscent of desert camouflage.
9 Neglected Rover
It may sound odd, but an abandoned vehicle can cause environmental harm. Even smaller cars like the one photographed here can release substances into the air that Cero Recycling notes can have adverse effects on the environment. Some places around the world are better at removing abandoned vehicles than others.
Even when a car goes to the scrap yard, the same source notes, they may get rid of it in a manner that could hurt the climate. It's important that those who dispose of such waste take certain precautions to preserve the world's habitat.
8 Oyster Point
The majority of the world is water-covered. That only elevates the importance of watercraft. It also means that when they're abandoned, they can turn up anywhere. This particular one, as SFGate reports, is 35-feet long and drifted ashore in San Francisco back in 2014.
The name of the location where the boat turned up is Oyster Point. It isn't rare for boats like this to turn up, signaling a recurring issue where owners lose interest in their vehicles. In a sense, this is littering on a large scale.
7 Trident SunJet
Here's a massive passenger jet that's been sitting idle for a long time. Not only does the plane itself sit abandoned, but the entire land where it resides does too. CNN reports that this Trident Sun Jet sits at Nicosia International Airport where it continues to age.
Depending on one's view of abandoned vehicles, it either looks better or worse with age. Signs of rust and worn away paint may not look good to everyone, but some find it impressive to behold.
6 Cadillac Mercury
If the right person found this car, who had a background in cars as a mechanic, they could probably get this car up and running again. Cars like these, once they head to junkyards, become pillaged of parts that serve other cars.
As Hemmings notes, this is a 1951 Cadillac Mercury; it has clearly seen better days with its signs of discoloration and missing wheels. It would take a lot of work to get this car back on its feet again.
5 Deserted Yacht
This looks to have once been a competent yacht. Despite its former glory and prestige on the sea, it has since become an enormous piece of ruin. Enthusiasts of abandoned boats like these will be fascinating to come across something like this, while others in the community see them as an eyesore.
According to the Falmouth Packet, there was an attempt by many to remove these boats. When boats, or any vehicle for that matter, become abandoned it can be tricky and expensive hauling them off.
4 Classic Car
This is hardly a car anymore, but it still has the majority of its parts intact (at least from how it looks on the outside). The wheels and tires are gone, a chunk of the door is missing and the windows—if it had any to begin with—are all blown out.
What remains is a rust-colored classic car that blends in nicely with its desert surroundings. Someone could have neglected it in its current condition, or else others looted from it over time.
3 Curtis Creek
This boat left behind creates an optical illusion still floating adrift in the water. It's hard to separate where the boat ends and begins with the water creating a duplicate mirror image. According to the site Abandoned Country, this boat resides on Curtis Creek in Baltimore.
The whole cove is vast and filled with dilapidated boats of all shapes and sizes. There are pieces of rope, scraps from boats and other materials deep in the water as well. It's a boat graveyard in an otherwise beautiful setting
2 RVs
RVs and trailers offer a way to experience adventure. For those who want to live out of their car for days or even weeks on a trip, these vehicles are the way to go. These ones are in line to go to the executioner block.
According to Herald Net, they're at a yard waiting for demolition. It's sad to see such RVs go to waste, though they look in bad shape. It's likely someone abandoned them and all the years of neglect made them inoperable.
1 Broken Down Yacht
If someone wanted to restore this yacht, they'd have a massive project on their hands. The Virginian Pilot reports that it sits on North Landing Bridge in Chesapeake where it soaks up the sun and slowly falls apart.
Even the ground around it is weedy. The area is beautiful with clear skies and blue waters, but the boat sits as a strange contrast against the setting. Parts of the boat look ripped to reveal the fragile insides of this frail yacht on its last legs.
Sources: Urban Ghosts, Flickr, Ask The Pilot, CNN, Pinterest, Abandoned Country, Derelict London, Falmouth Packet, SFGate, Steemit, Bloomin Adur, The Virginian Pilot & Aanavandi


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Record-Breaking Mercedes-Benz 200 D With 2.9 Million miles!
There are many records that have been set over the years and even though it might seem that much such speed record are going to be improved in the future, but the one we see here is extremely insane. People say that in the past cars were used to be made in a more robust and durable way, thus meaning that you can drive your car for many miles and not worry about anything. Yes, even though they might not have been extremely fast, they had something else to offer.…Read More


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