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although exhausting, this past week was wonderful–filled with the beautiful faces of some of my favorite people. the four days back home flew by but it was definitely a much needed little break and the best part:: spring! living in california for the past two years, i haven't gotten to experience a good ol' midwestern spring. and boy, were things blooming.
whether it's an early morning sunrise or obnoxiously large baubles–beauty is in the details. and it's those details that bring a smile to my face.
and despite being friday the 13th (and dreadfully rainy), here's to finding the beautiful.


text: Somewhat prolific in recent weeks, the rFactor 2 Track Team have been teasing fans again with images of a major update to the Palm Beach International Raceway due to hit the game in the coming weeks. Classic content as far as many of the other tracks are concerned, Palm Beach is receiving the update treatment by Image Space Incorporated in order to bring the visual standard up to recent release quality. As can be seen by the screenshots incorporated in this article, it looks like the team responsible for track creation over at ISI have again lavished a remarkable attention to detail on this classic location. No release date has yet been revealed by the studio, however judging from the quality displayed in the attached screenshots a release cannot be far away. Check out the rFactor 2 sub forum here at RaceDepartment to keep up to date with all the news, comments and opinions for ISI's prominent racing simulation. We have a comprehensive downloads section for you to enjoy, featuring some of the best community created cars, tracks and skins as well as our highly regarding Racing Club and rFactor 2 league events. Check it out or miss out on the action! Do you like the look of Palm Beach v2? Glad to see some more focus placed on non oval content? How does rFactor 2 stack up against its main rivals in your opinion? Let us know in the comments section below!

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My Subconscous at Work
I dreamt that they brought out our wedding cake and it was shaped like a giant teddy bear head. They had stuck a mini bride and groom in its forehead to make it seem more weddingy. This made it look like a unicorn teddy bear with cake-topper horn. I asked the baker what was going on, and she said it was artistic license.
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Achilles Intact
While I was walking downtown yesterday, a cab actually sped through a puddle and sprayed me. I didn't think that happened in real life. It felt very "Sex and the City." (Indignance! Exasperation! Just look at my couture tutu!) Except that instead of clacking my way to Soho House in five-inch Manolos, I was en route to the dentist in my Converse. Covet my rock-and-roll lifestyle.
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And the livin' is Easy
San Francisco is finally getting its summer. For the next five days or so, we'll be basking in 80-degree weather and soaking in self-tanning lotion.
Yesterday I wore a miniskirt in celebration. I'd forgotten two things about miniskirts: 1) When you're taking public transportation, you really want to review your seat for foreign substances before you sit down. Really. 2) The bums won't leave you alone. This is because warm-weather clothing in SF is a signal that you're obviously a tourist, and therefore more willing to give them a buck so they'll stop following you.
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On the list of things I'm not losing sleep over, the inmate-assisted death of Father Geoghan who was accused of molesting 130 children.
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Wedding Quotes
Me: What about, " Where there is love, there is pain."
Her: That's perfect.
Me: "Three things can't be hidden: coughing, poverty, and love."
Her: Coffee and what?
Me: "Three things can't be hidden: coughing, poverty, and love."
Her: Pottery?
Other promising options include:
- Loving a woman who scorns you is like licking honey from a thorn.
- Marriage has many pains, but celibacy has no pleasures.
- What female heart can despise gold?
On the corner of Eddy and Polk there is a slow, shuffling man without pants. More accurately, this man has decided to pull down his pants and underwear until they are just below his bare bum. This makes it difficult to walk, but he inches along, drawing barely a glance from those around him. Who would begrudge him a little air?
San Francisco tolerance combined with the temperate clime is apparently a recipe for men without pants. I've seen scores in the past few years, and it continues to crack me up. Somehow, I've never been moved to take off my own pants and walk around. Maybe I need to loosen up.
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I turned on the T.V. It was tuned to Martha Stewart who said, "And wait 'til you see what she does with melon balls!"


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Hoop earrings have long been a jewelry box mainstay, and while bold trends like ear crawlers, cuffs, and that ilk will always make a fashionable statement, there are style trendsetters who will say that hoop earrings are the ultimate classy look. Here are some tips to shop for hoop earrings.
Choose the right size: Some women avoid hoops earrings as they tend to cheapen an outfit and make it look tacky. The key to achieving a tasteful edge for your attire is to pick a pair that is the right size for your face. Avoid a pair that is too big and unsuitable for your style. Also, take note of the different varieties of hoop earrings and decide whether you are more comfortable with gold, silver or brightly colored hoops.
Choose a flattering design: If you are the sort of person whose tastes are minimalistic, then a pair of hoops with a classic and simple design will serve you well. Alternatively, you can also rock a pair with small to medium embellishments to lend some color to your ensemble. If you are so inclined, loud hoop earrings with dangling feathers and beads or excessive details can make quite a statement.
Make it the focal point of your look: Hoops can be a great fashion statement on their own so if the pair for the day is vibrant and eye-catching, keep the rest of your accessories subtle. Going overboard with other accessories will distract and make your look too busyness.
Let your hair down: It is common practice that when you wear statement earrings, you keep your hair up to show it off. For when your hoops are loud and not so subtle, you can add to the style with a cute hairstyle where your hair is free. For hoops that are medium sized or less, your hair can be tied into ponytails or buns. A plait also goes well with hoops.
The simple metallic hoop earring options are a good choice for almost every hairstyle and face shape so it's a good idea to have a nice selection of them in your jewelry box.
Choose the right neckline: The hoops go very well with outfits sporting boat neck and off –shoulder necklines. It is in your best interest to avoid v-neck dresses and collared outfits as they tend to hide the sparkle of the earrings. Though the right hoop earrings go well with formals and casuals, provided the earrings there is some cohesion in the overall outfit be it through matching colors or metallics. Two of the most favorable necklines for hoop earrings are the turtleneck and the strap necklaces for they emphasis the hoops to make them look fun and chic.
Keep your makeup look simple: Another way to pull off hoops in a classy vibe is to keep your makeup simple. Avoid wearing excessive makeup that is too heavy or overdoing it with colors similar to your hoop earrings. You should be careful to ensure every aspect of your look is complimentary.
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Obama Speaks at D-Day Ceremonies… Says D-Day a "Tragedy-Improbable"
President Obama spoke at D-Day Ceremonies in France today.
Michael Ramirez nailed it today.
It was a decent speech for an antiwar cut-and-runner who said that, "Preventing a potential genocide in Iraq isn't a good enough reason to keep U.S. forces there."
It will be interesting to see if he was able to get his history right this time.
Thank goodness he left his "US is one of the largest Muslim countries" line out of this speech.
Here is video of President Reagan's speech on the 40th Anniversary of D-Day.
In a surprise move, Obama didn't apologize for America.
The BBC reported:
Veterans of the landings are among the invited audience. Mr Sarkozy awarded the French Legion d'Honneur, the country's highest military honour, to one American, one Briton, one Canadian and one Frenchman.
Mr Obama's great-uncle, Charlie Payne, 84, who helped to liberate a concentration camp near Buchenwald, has also travelled to Normandy.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Canada's Stephen Harper are also at the service, along with Britain's Prince Charles.
Max Cleland was there today(?)
And, Obama's great-uncle was in the crowd.
More… EaglewingzO8 added this on Dear Leader's speech:
D-Day was a "TRAGEDY"? The tragedy would have been if DDay failed!
While there was great loss of life, at Normandy, those are heroes graves, not tragic ones. Given the tenor of the speech, and how Obama claims that it was a miracle it succeeded, one must posit the belief, as with Obama's take on the surge for the past four years, that if he were in the Oval Office when the plans for DDay were being hashed out, he would have rejected them as too improbable and impossible to succeed. How we would have retaken Europe under a President Obama is a mystery that gets me sick even to consider.
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So remember that Single Serving Apple Crisp I made last week?
Well we had some pears in the fridge, so I thought I'd try to
make my own pear version! It turned out SOOOOO good! I think I liked
the crumble on this one better than the apple crisp! :)
Single Serving Pear Crisp
{A Sophie Original!}
1 small pear, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Place the thinly sliced pear in a small mixing bowl. Add the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Toss the pears until they are completely covered. Place in a small bowl, ramekin, or mug.
For the crumble:
1 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. oats
pinch of salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Melt the butter. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until crumbly; put on top
of the pears. Microwave for 60-90 seconds.


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The St Catharines Heritage Advisory Committee (formerly Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee) was established by the City of St. Catharines in 1976 to advise Council on city-wide heritage matters pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act.
The vision of the committee is to advise Council on measures to protect and enhance heritage resources based on applicable legislation, policies and regulations as well as conventionally accepted conservation methods and practices.
The St. Catharines Heritage Advisory Committee's (SCHSC) main duty is to advise and assist Council on heritage-related matters specific to individual property designation and heritage district designation required by the Ontario Heritage Act as well as changes to designated properties. Related activities include:
- Surveys, inventories and researches properties and areas that may deserve recognition.
- Focuses its efforts toward designating the most important heritage resources in the community and assists owners and neighbourhood groups seeking designation for their properties and neighbourhoods.
- Recognizes the stewardship efforts of designated property owners by hosting a ceremony for them and presenting them with a bronze plaque for their building.
- Stays current on heritage conservation practice for ways to promote heritage to the community.
- Helps property owners find viable, economical, maintenance and alteration solutions that are sympathetic to their building.
- Provides council with reliable advice on all heritage matters (e.g. adaptive re-use options for vacant buildings)


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I've been putting off reading Stiefvater's Blue Lily, Lily Blue until I had time to savor it (also, as a reward for meeting some personal deadlines). And it was lovely and satisfying in a lot of ways--but I don't think I can rave about it like some reviewers have.
In this third book of the Raven Cycle, Blue and the others are coming closer to finding (and waking) the sleepers, including the mystic King Glendower who has driven Gansey's obsessions for the last seven years. Blue's mother, Maura, has disappeared, and her disappearance may or may not be connected with the sleepers. The Gray Man's former employer, Colin Greenmantle, has shown up in town looking for the Greywaren with his wife Piper (a seriously unhinged, self-absorbed beauty). To be honest, while the plot does move forward, it also felt like it moved in some circles. Some threads get resolved here, new mysteries open up. But I don't read these books for the plot--I read for the characters and the complex world and Steifvater's exquisite writing.
What fascinates me the most about these books are the characters: I think I would read just about anything with them in them. I love that they are all fully realized, complex, complicated, and still developing. In this book, we get to see Blue stretch and change in good and painful ways, we see Adam become a little less prickly and more accepting, we see Ronan still wrestling with his nightmares and Gansey--well, Gansey is still Gansey, kingly and imperfect and trying so hard.
And this world Stiefvater has written is so vividly depicted it feels as though you've been there: I come out of her books feeling like I've woken from a particularly real dream. Though this book didn't have quite the same urgency for me as the others, I can't wait to see what Stiefvater does next: it will be lovely, heart-wrenching, and surprising, at the very least.


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Do you like black & white interiors? A Danish family renovated this 1923 patrician house into a white, bright and simplistic living space. All furniture and interior got an overhaul, and the result was a new and softer version - without losing the modern touch - of the old soulful house. Black and white decoration is so Scandinavian - fresh and elegant with just enough decorative items and accessories as needed.
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The Supreme Court of the United States, in a ruling on the Obergefell v. Hodges case, asserted that bans on same-sex couples from being able to marry is unconstitutional. This ruling now requires all states in the federation to allow the marriage of same-sex couples and to recognize same-sex marriages validly conducted in other jurisdictions. Prior to the ruling, 13 states had placed bans on same-sex marriages.
Two years before this ruling in 2013, the Supreme Court rejected the legitimacy of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that previously restricted any marriage benefits to opposite-sex spouses only. Following the Supreme Court's decision on DOMA, the IRS made adjustable changes to guidelines stipulating that favorable federal tax treatment of spousal benefit coverage would extend to all same-sex couples lawfully wedded in any jurisdiction where it is permissible, regardless of whether or not the couple thereafter moved to a state where same-sex marriage is acknowledged.
What Changes Would Apply to Employee Benefits?
Major changes in employee benefits following the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage will bear on the fact that there is currently full equality between opposite-sex marriages and same-sex marriages. These changes may be marred by several challenges though.
- Same-Sex Couples to Receive Same Coverage as Opposite-Sex Couples
Although employers with well-insured health and welfare plans are not required to provide coverage to same-sex spouses, if they do not do so, they could be indicted in discrimination lawsuits if coverage is provided only to opposite-sex spouses.
- Federal Income Tax to be Paid on the Fair Market Value of Coverage for a Non-Dependent Partner
Essentially, employees are not required to pay state income tax on the fair market value of coverage for a non-dependent partner in states where same-sex civil unions or domestic partnerships are acknowledged. Accordingly, coverage can be paid for with pre-tax dollars. This is not the case under federal law, and so federal income tax is to be paid on the fair market value of such coverage.
- Elimination of Gross-ups
Gross-ups which covered the employee portion of federal and maybe state income and employment taxes on benefits for same-sex partners are likely to be slashed off, seeing that same-sex couples are now liable to get favorable federal and state tax treatment when they wed.
- Phasing Out of Same-Sex Unmarried Partner Benefits Coverage
Employers who provided benefits coverage to unmarried same-sex partners only because of the inability to marry, may now find it necessary to phase out this coverage in favor of coverage for both married same-sex and opposite-sex partners.
Possible Complications
- This development may not be feasible in jurisdictions like California where health insurance plans are required by state law to treat domestic partners and spouses equally.
- In states where state law condones job termination on the basis of sexual orientation, it may not be appropriate to coerce employees to marry before they receive employee benefits.
- If this coverage is not phased out, employers may face reverse discrimination claims from unmarried opposite-sex partners.
Review of Payroll Methodology
Adopting these new changes will inevitably lead to disruptions in payroll procedures with respect to taxation or employee benefits. It is therefore important to update and review your payroll procedures to ensure that there is proper compliance. TRAXPayroll prides itself on having developed a flexible and user-friendly interface for easy designing, reviewing, and updating of payroll procedures and whenever you need advice on how to tackle new rulings like this for your payroll procedures, you can always count on the expertise of our team.


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Loving the Simplicity of the Seasons
My Blog is a series of stories ...
Reflections of lessons I have learned, things I do that make "me" happy, What I get out of my relationships with people in my life these days and a little bit of advice, I hope, for my readers.
My oily rituals and health hints. Life Stories and Events, Inspirations, What I'm learning about people, friends and life and Cold hard truths I've experienced and witnessed.
I'm sure I will share a lot because I am sensitive and wise to what's going on around me. I can see and I believe that we need to make a difference in our "OWN" lives-if we aren't happy with something that's going on, only the person can change that- Nobody else is responsible for it.
If the people around us don't make a decision to change what it is that is holding them back, then I'm sorry they are not ready. You have to soul search, you have to dream, you have to explore and try and put yourself out there... Try new things and definitely go outside of your comfort zone! Think well, think big, think healthy.
You have got to rise to your calling whether it be as grand as BIG Ben or as small as the tiniest fairy with Zero Fucks given about what anyone says or does to tarnish your dream or plan. Visualize good things for yourselves always, friends.
The MariaPortHope series of Capricorn Woman-Warrior Princess is Where I'm at... I am Maria. I am so fortunate to have a daughter. She is my gift from the universe. She has lived the mirror of my life and I only hope that she carries on in her adult life when she is ready, and thinks of me as a good mother/teacher and knows how much I love her and support her everything.
We live in a small town outside of Port Hope and we are in such a good place. This is my daughter's birthplace, not mine. We have traveled quite a bit, the two of us are roadtrip queens and I the plan to travel to new exciting places is in the horizon but to stick around here for the sake of my daughter because she loves it here. It's the closest place to home for me and to her.
Originally from Vancouver, BC, I have lived all over Canada and would love to go back someday- probably not to live though- maybe in the Okanagan, I would live.... Now, I sit where I live in my big old country house and say to myself, wow! I can't even imagine living back in the city, nor could I have ever imagined being in a place like where I am right now....but life is full of gifts and surprises, really. I can actually see myself really embracing my country girl side --- I have beauty visions of Spring!!! Gardening!!! Ive already lived here four seasons but last year was the process of settling in and acceptance of my space.
You never actually know how things are going to play out. I'm perfectly content with my home life and my status at this time. A few tweeks will be made during this stage though to open up something new and exciting in the next few months and that is the only way I can think to go about it, and that is just to work away at it. I'm forever evolving. I am getting my work done from here now and I'm literally looking forward to this next story.
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General Knowledge Questions for CRPF,BSF,RRB,SS-CGL,NDA,B.Ed.,TET,UPPSC,IES Exams
Question No:1
Who partnered Mahesh Bhupathi in his mixed doubles title win at the 2012 French Open?
Sania Mirza
Question No:2
Who was appointed the Chairman of the Press Council of India in 2011?
Justice Markendey Katju
Question No:3
Which revolutionary, also known as 'masterda', led the Chittagong Armoury Raid in 1930?
Surya Sen
Question No:4
After whom is the southernmost tip of India named?
Indira Gandhi
Question No:5
Who is the first musician to be honoured with the Bharat Ratna?
M S Subbulakshmi
Question No:6
Which book is on the life of a Mughal Emperor and is an autobiography?
Question No:7
In which sports has India won Olympic medals in 2004, 2008 and 2012?
Question No:8
Which Indian state has the largest area under forests?
Madhya Pradesh
Question No:9
Which place in Gujarat is the meeting point of seven rivers.saptasangam, where the largest animal fair of the state is held ?
Question No:10
To Which poet did Mahatma Gandhi give the title of "Rashtriya Shayar" ?
Jhaverchand Meghani
Question No:11
Who has been India's longest serving woman chief minister and for which state ?
Sheila Dikshit, Delhi
Question No:12
In his book titled ' The Arctic Home in the Vedas", who argued that the Aryans originated in the north polar region ?
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Question No:13
Which country other than India, got freedom on isth August and in which year?
Bahrain 1971
Question No:14
Which gas protects the earth from U V radiations of the Sun ?
Question No:15
What was the capital of Awadh before Nawab Asaf-ud-daula shifted it to Lucknow in 1775 ?
Question No:16
Which book by A P J Abdul Kalam is a sequel to his autobiography "Wings of Fire" ?
Turning Points
Question No:17
Which of these is a kind of printed sari traditionally worn during the Tee] festival in Rajasthan ?
Question No:18
In terms of area , which is the largest Union territory of India ?
Andaman and Nicobar Island
Question No:19
In the field of medicine , which problem is treated with the help of IVF technique ?
Question No:20
The Vivek Express traversing the longest route on the Indian Railways network runs between Kanyakumari and which other city ?
Dibrugarh (Asom)
Question No:21
In Which state was the Electronic Voting Machine used for the first time in any election in India ?
Question No:22
Whom did Mamata Banerjee defeat in her first Lok Sabha election in 1984 ?
Somnath Chatterjee
Question No:23
Diaoyu Islands , also known as Senkaku Islands , is located in which sea ?
East China Sea
Question No:24
Who was the first to translate the Bhagwad Gita from the Sanskrit into English in 1785 ?
Sir Charles Wilkins
Question No:25
A child may develop Kwashiorkor disease primarily due the deficiency of what ?
Question No:26
Which is a type of puzzle that consists of a grid with numbers appearing in some of the squares ?
Question No:27
Which author's autobiographical series is titled ' Nirbasan' ?
D. Taslima Nasrin
Question No:28
Which Nobel Prize winner was born in Shantiniketan ?
Ravindranatha Tagore
Question No:29
In the Mahabharata, who brought up Kama after he was abandoned by Kunti soon after his birth ?
Question No:30
What is the chemical name of baking soda?
Sodium Bicarbonate
Question No:31
In which place was prehistoric 'rock shelters' discovered which were declared a World Heritage site in 2003 by UNESCO?
Question No:32
In which story did Premchand describe Dowry as a social problem?
Question No:33
In which sport does Sunil Chetri represent India?
Question No:34
When were Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev hanged?
23 March 1931
Question No:35
Which woman scientists has been dubbed 'Agni Putri' by the Indian Media?
Tessy Thomas
Question No:36
In which coal mine did about 375 people lose their lives in 1975 due to inundation?
Question No:37
Who is the first foreign coach to be honoured with the Dronacharya Award?
B I Fernandez


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How to Pack for a Stay in Rehab
Know What to Expect
Before you start to pack for rehab, it's important that you do some research to find out what you can expect from your treatment program. Expectations are powerful, and if you head to rehab expecting one thing and receive another, your disappointment may be detrimental to your treatment. Find out what to expect by communicating with the rehab facility. Ask questions about what your treatment will involve. Ask for details such as what you will be doing on a day-to-day basis. Ask what the facilities are like and what kind of activities you may be participating in. These details will help you prepare not only mentally, but also practically in terms of what you need to pack.
Avoid Contraband
One very important question you should ask your contact at the rehab facility is what is not allowed. Many facilities have contraband restrictions -- certain items that are banned from treatment programs. Some facilities ban certain medications and tobacco products. Others have dress codes. Find out what the restrictions are to make sure you don't accidentally break the rules by bringing things that aren't allowed. You want to get off to the best start with your program, not as the person who brought a bunch of banned items to rehab.
Make a List
Now that you know what to expect and what not to bring, you can make a list to ensure you don't miss anything you know you will need. Start with practical and necessary items like clothes and toiletries. Enlist a friend or family member to help you with this part. Your mind is probably not at its peak right now, and you are probably anxious about starting rehab, so you could use some help to make sure you don't forget anything.
In packing clothes, think about not only the weather you can expect at your rehab facility, but also the activities. Is there a swimming pool? Will you be hiking outside? Will you be working out or mostly inactive? Will you be able to do laundry? Also consider the fact that you want to be comfortable. You are not going to rehab to look stylish or sexy or to impress anyone. Bring clothes that are comfortable and modest. And don't forget your favorite pair of cozy pajamas and slippers.
Next on your list should be the non-essential items, but those that will bring you comfort. A favorite stuffed animal, a piece of clothing that belongs to your spouse, a good book and pictures of family are all items that may bring you peace of mind as you work through your treatment program. Avoid bringing anything that is valuable. Theft is not unheard of at rehab.
Going to rehab is scary, but also hopeful. You are starting out on a path to a new life and a new future. Packing is important so that you are comfortable, have everything you need and so that you are prepared to do the important work in treatment. However, the most important thing you can pack is your positive attitude. With that, you can change the world.


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This page is for new users of electrofishing gear.
You might be working for an organisation interested in adding electrofishing to their sampling capacity, or a new electrofishing technician at a Fisheries department. Below is the pathway we recommend at electrofishing.net – from an introductory online safety course to all-in, hands-on training.
Getting into electrofishing can be quite daunting for individuals and organisations. Before electrofishing.net, there wasn't really anywhere that provided an overview of the training opportunities and other learning resources that were available. The main providers of training are the US Fish & Wildlife Service and some manufacturers, such as Smith-Root.
What follows is our recommended pathway through the current electrofishing training landscape.
Step 1: Download and read this safety training presentation
Click here to download the electrofishing safety powerpoint presentation
Step 2: Take online safety training
As a second step, we recommend taking this free, online course from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service called Electrofishing Safety (CSP2202). It covers the basics of electrofishing, plus everything you need to know to stay safe while backpack, boat and shore-based electrofishing.Read more about the safety course
For U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service employees, the Service electrofishing safety policy (241 FW6) states that:
6.7 C. "All crew members on the electrofishing team must receive an electrofishing safety orientation prior to the field season, or when they join the team during the field season, and a briefing prior to the start of each electrofishing sampling event."
"The safety orientation must include the NCTC Electrofishing Safety online course (CSP2202). "
The course is run by Dr Alan Temple, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service electrofishing instructor, in partnership with some other tutors. You can enroll online at any time and undertake the work when it suits you. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will provide you with a formal certificate when you complete the course. You can review the course materials here.
Before you enroll, you will need to create an account in DOI Learn – the Department of Interior's education platform. Then, you will be able to register and take the course. You can download detailed instructions on how to register for an account enrol below.
DOI Learn – Request Account and Register for Class Electrofishing
Step 3: View "Electrofishing Essentials" Instructional Videos
Electrofishing Essentials is a set of instructional videos on topics including waveforms and their fish-catching attributes, taking proper water conductivity measurements, building standardized output tables, estimating equipment operating capacity (effective range of water conductivity), equipment operation, and trouble-shooting. There is a comprehensive safety module as well. There is no cost to view these videos.
Electrofishing Essentials Instructional Videos
Step 4: Take advanced training online
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service also offers an advanced training course called Principles & Techniques of Electrofishing online (CSP2c01). This course is available online for just $50.Read more about the online course
You can find out more about the course and detailed instructions on how to enrol here.
Step 5: Take advanced training in-person
Self-led online learning is fine, but will never be able to fully replace the value of learning face-to-face. If you have time, electrofishing.net recommends attending an in-person training course. These range from 2 days to a week in length and involve both classroom and field-based lessons.View 3 course options
Option 1
Smith-Root, a leading manufacturer of electrofishing systems, offers a 2-day course called Introduction to Electrofishing and Safety Principles. Attendees will receive an introduction to the principles of electricity applied to capture of fish.
In addition, they will learn:
- How to use different kinds of equipment;
- How to work in a variety of environments;
- How to work with a variety of target species, or in different life stages;
- Operation and safety, including dangers to humans and fish; and,
- Electrofishing techniques as they apply to bioassessments, fisheries characterizations, population estimates, or age and growth studies.
The course is taught by Patrick Cooney – Director of Electrofishing Science and Communications Director at Smith-Root. – and costs $350.
You can find out more about the course and detailed instructions on how to enroll here.
Option 2
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offers the Principles & Techniques of Electrofishing in-person (CSP2201) several times a year throughout the U.S. and often internationally. The course covers all the material provided in the online version, but with added practical modules and hands-on training. Upon completing the course you will have the skills to:
- improve standardized sampling and efficiency by developing power/power density goal settings (power and electric field standardization), manipulating waveform attributes (type, frequency, duty cycle, voltage, etc.), evaluating electrode design and placement; and incorporating efficiency factors in sampling designs;
- evaluate equipment by estimating effective operating range across water conductivities based on equipment specifications, electrode resistance, and power required for successful electrofishing;
- evaluate equipment by considering waveform control, metering, and safety features;
- operate electrofishing equipment safely;
- develop a safety program for staff;
- use a fish injury risk model to assess and minimize electrofishing-induced fish injury;
- evaluate the usefulness of catch per unit effort data to detect trends;
- describe a process to estimate capture probabilities and then to use these estimates to adjust catch per effort data to abundance estimates; and,
- understand and apply concepts presented in the electrofishing literature.
The cost of this training is $1195.
You can find out more about the course and detailed instructions on how to enroll here.
Option 3
The Northwest Environmental Training Centre (NWETC) runs courses led by Professor Jim Reynolds, an electrofishing legend, on both backpack electrofishing and boat electrofishing. Of late, Dr. Jan Dean has taken over the instructor role for most of the electrofishing classes offered by NWETC. Dr. Dean's contact information is email@example.com.
Backpack Electrofishing: Principles and Practices
This course combines classroom lecture with field demonstration/participation exercises to give attendees the knowledge and basic experience they will need to safely and effectively electrofish. It includes two days of classroom lecture with a field day in the middle during which the concepts discussed in class will be demonstrated and practiced by attendees. The class will visit a stream/river/creek and each attendee will operate the equipment under the guidance of the instructor.
The day of field exercises provides attendees with real-world experience applying the concepts discussed in the classroom. The combination of classroom lecture, field demonstration, and participation exercises gives attendees the knowledge and basic experience they will need to safely and effectively electrofish.
Boat electrofishing: Principles and Practices
This three-day course will cover the principles and practices for boat electrofishing through two classroom days and one field day during which the concepts discussed in class will be demonstrated and practiced by attendees. The class will be taken on an electrofishing equipped craft, and each person will have the opportunity to practice using the boat-based electrofishing system.
This field day exercise provides attendees with real-world experience applying the concepts discussed in the classroom. The combination of classroom lecture, field demonstration, and participation exercises gives attendees the knowledge and basic experience they will need to safely and effectively electrofish.
The cost of these training courses vary from $845 – 995, depending upon registration date and whether you purchase the e-book.
You can find out more about the courses and detailed instructions on how to enroll here.
Check our events section for upcoming in-person courses.
Good luck and enjoy the journey!


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Not that I'll be kicking any buckets soon I hope. It just occurred to me that if I should happen to up and die, my husband doesn't really know what goes on in our house to keep everything running. So I'm making this list of things he should know.
(This is still in progress and maybe you guys have suggestions for additions?)
My list starts with:
- My internet banking passwords. Along with a list of all the accounts we have, fortnightly payments, etc.
- My blog and facebook usernames and passwords… you know, so he can make the announcement and let you guys know I wont be posting much :)
- Details on how and where I store all our digital photos. (If left to him I know he would never even think about these again)
Then come the smaller details:
- A small reminder that the dog is a living creature, thus she needs to eat or she may not be living much longer. Remember to feed her every day!
- Aus doesn't like yoghurt (a fact Daddy forgets often)
- Bin night is Tuesday night
- The rates come quarterly
- I switched power companies and we are now locked in to a contract so tell any door to door salesmen to bugger off.
- Remember to take Austin to the toilet before he goes to bed.
Then there are the things I know he will do- that if I was around, wouldn't even be contemplated…
- Aus is not to get a motorbike before age 7!
- Don't let the boys go outside to wee on the grass, when there is a perfectly good toilet present!
- Don't be fooled by the old 'I can't go to sleep because… there's a spider/moth/ant/mozzie in my room' act.
And lastly…
- Remind the boys how much I loved them and how happy we all were together, and that I want them to find peace and happiness in their lives.
What am I missing?!


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Easily accessible by high ways, fast TGV trains and nearby airports with international connections.
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The purpose of this conference is to facilitate the communication between specialists and industrial in various fields of friction stir welding and processing. There will be presentations concerning all the steps: from fundamental studies to applied aspects, from experimental to numerical research.
For general information about FSWP'2017, including registration, please contact us at:
Credits : Stefan Meyer, Jennifer Fieutelot, Institut de Soudure, Moselle Tourisme, Jean-Claude Kanny, Ville de Metz


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BEIJING — China and the Netherlands signed a social insurance agreement on Sept 12 that will exempt company personnel sent to work in each other's countries from mandatory social insurance contributions.
The deal was signed in The Hague after three rounds of negotiations since November 2014, China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security announced.
The agreement will take effect following legal procedures in the two countries, the ministry said.
Without the agreement, Dutch citizens working in China have to participate in five insurance programs — pension, medical, work-related injury, unemployment and maternity insurance — in accordance with the law, and both employee and employer must contribute to the social insurance premiums.
According to Chinese rules, if a foreigner leaves China prior to reaching the statutory age for pension withdrawal, his or her social insurance personal account will be retained, and the contribution years will be calculated on a cumulative basis if he or she comes back to China to work again in the future.
The insurance premiums account for nearly 40 percent of a foreign employee's wage, but employees cannot receive pensions until they have paid premiums for a total of 15 years.
China has signed similar bilateral social insurance agreements with Germany, the Republic of Korea, Denmark, Finland, Canada and Switzerland, in addition to the Netherlands.


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In 2010 we called on entrepreneurs to build a business from nothing and push it as far as possible in just 8 months.
In the 7 years since, over 100,000 new businesses - including DodoCase, Best Self Co, GoldieBlox, Tattly, and MVMT - have launched thanks to Build a Business. Since the beginning, we've helped thousands of entrepreneurs build amazing businesses with the help of industry leaders like Mark Cuban, Seth Godin, Arianna Huffington, and Sir Richard Branson.
Today, we're pleased to announce the next evolution of the Build a Business competition…
Announcing Build a BIGGER Business With Tony Robbins
This year, Shopify is partnering with world-class, influential mentor, author, and entrepreneur Tony Robbins along with partners NYSE, Sid Lee and Allison+Partners to launch the 2017 Build a BIGGER Business competition.
Shopify's Build a BIGGER Business aims to to elevate established entrepreneurs with unparalleled mentorship and coaching from today's hottest industry moguls while providing the tools needed to grow their business to new heights.
This competition is exclusively for later-stage startups and trend-shaping entrepreneurs making between $1M - $50M USD a year, who with the right coaching, tools and mindset, can take their business to incredible heights.
After experiencing the Build a Business competition in 2016 as a mentor, Tony recognized and inspired the opportunity to help grow established businesses to achieve even higher levels of growth.
Other confirmed mentors for the Build a BIGGER Business competition include Tom Farley, President of the New York Stock Exchange, Marie Forleo, Debbie Sterling, Scott Allison and Jean-Francois Bouchard in addition to Daymond John, star of ABC's Shark Tank, Tim Ferriss, investor & author of The 4-Hour Workweek.
Eligibility For Build a BIGGER Business & How to Enter
To be eligible, your business must:
- Be a privately-held business that has been on in operation in either Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia or New Zealand for at least one year.
- Have had sales between $1 million and $50 million (USD) during 2016.
- Already be selling online through Shopify, or has successfully migrated to Shopify by February 28, 2017.
If you are interested in entering Build a BIGGER Business, you can submit your existing myshopify URL here.
Entrant businesses have until February 28, 2017 to submit their applications to Shopify's Build a BIGGER Business Competition. Once registered, the months between March 1, 2017 and July 31, 2017 will be used to judge the entrant Businesses in eight different categories. New merchants to Shopify will need 2 months of sales to be eligible to win.
Read through our Official Rules for specific details about eligibility, judging and other details about the competition, including how you can apply.
Competition Details
Phase 1:
Applications for Build a BIGGER Business are now open and close February 28th.
Competitors must have made between $1 Million and $50 Million (USD) in 2016 to be eligible for Build a BIGGER Business.
After submitting your Entrant business' application, it is strongly encouraged for applicants to upload a video to Youtube, Vimeo or similar video sharing site. Video submissions will be considered in certain judging criteria by Tony Robbins and the Shopify team for select prize categories.
Phase 2:
The competition will run from March 1st - July 31st where competitors will be battling it out in the areas of:
- Highest Total Revenue Gain
- Highest Percentage Growth
- Best Scale Strategy
- Best Marketing Strategy
- Best Raving Fan Culture
- The Disruptor
- Tony Robbins Choice
- Shopify's Pick
Winners will be announced in August, 2017.
Phase 3:
In the Fall, winners will given a once-in-a-lifetime entrepreneurial getaway at the Namale Resort and Spa in Fiji with Tony Robbins and our other business mentors.
Prizes For Build a Bigger Business Winners
The two businesses with the highest growth in sales volume and percentage growth will be selected to receive our grand prize, which includes:
- A trip to New York City to ring the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange
- A once-in-a-lifetime entrepreneurial getaway at the Namale Resort and Spa in Fiji with Tony Robbins and our other business mentors
- A marketing architecture worth $1 million, which includes branding, advertising, and public relations strategies from leading creative agencies, a feature story with a leading business publication and 24 months' of Shopify Plus subscription fees for free.
Winners from the following six additional categories will also join our grand prize winners in New York City and Fiji:
- Best Scale Strategy
- Best Marketing Strategy
- Best Raving Fan Culture
- The Disruptor
- Tony Robbins Choice
- Shopify's Pick
Winners for these categories will be picked from the top 50 entrants with the highest percentage growth during the competition period. Read the competition's Official Rules to learn more about our competition categories and judging components.
During the competition window, contestants will also gain access to the exclusive Build a BIGGER Business online academy, along with mentoring and immersion with Tony Robbins, other mentors and Shopify coaches.
If you have any questions about how to enter the Build a BIGGER Business competition, let us know in the comments below.
Good luck!
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The delta between academic lab projects and a commercial product is huge and often underestimated. Similarly, the challenge of moving from a science-based culture to a product/commercially minded one is equally daunting. I've found myself working this set of issues for almost a decade. Recently, I've learned that the problem is more acute in companies that have a biological component to the product.
In my web and hardware days, we hired "engineers." In biotech and bio-diagnostics (like Novophage), a disproportionate percentage of job candidates call themselves "scientists." This distinction is more than just a name, it suggests to me that there's an inherent lab bias in the culture and training of today's biotech community. The desire to think in an applied manner hasn't permeated this community as strongly as the software or hardware communities. Some of this may stem from the state of maturation of biological sciences relative to other fields – perhaps it's more like the web circa 1995.
I've also observed that bio-based companies tend to speak much more about platforms than products. This is an interesting paradox to me. I would have expected a focus on solving constrained problems given the sheer complexity and lack of understanding of biological processes.
As trite as it seems, I think the physical barrier of a separate lab impacts this mentality as well. In my previous ventures, our office was a giant open bullpen where marketing guys and coders were a few feet from each other. However, with a physical lab, you're forced to separate those in the lab from those outside the lab. There are good reasons for having a separate lab (e.g. spilling pathogens in the conference room is not usually a good idea) but the barrier translates both physically and psychologically.
At Novophage, we've worked hard to address these issues by taking a somewhat unique approach to company building. We keep our burn lean by avoiding high salaries and buying used equipment. We're building a mindset around short-term milestones that translate directly to market needs. We talk about products and specific value creation to a customer as opposed to general platform capabilities. That's not say we neglect the ultimate long-term value of what we're building, but rather our day-to-day activities are focused on specific goals. Just as I've done in previous ventures, we have daily huddles where everyone quickly shares what their goals are and relevant updates for the group.
Changing mindsets and cultures is not easy work, however, I think it's critical for commercial success. For the first time in my career, I believe I am not simply trying to build a great new product, but also bring a different development philosophy to the field of biological tools. That's pretty inspiring.


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November 25, 2014
Let's enjoy autumn before the Christmas rush starts...
Long time no hear... Instead of putting the pics in my photo blog, I decided to leave a sign of live here too. :-) Hope you are all fine and getting ready for THE season?! ;-) Here pictures from our walk on Kahlenberg in Vienna on 16.11. Love love love that atmosphere.
Gepostet von ♥ maaria unter 13:55
labels: austria, family, out and away, vienna
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Mariia, I love your walks through the fall woods. Thanks for taking pictures on your way. I really miss those deciduous woods. Living in the Evergreen State is beautiful just so very different to the European landscapes.ReplyDelete
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Was für ein schöner, schöner Herbst!ReplyDelete
Herzliche Grüße!
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Thank you so much for leaving a message! Makes my day!
Mit deiner Nachricht wird mein Tag noch schöner! Merci vielmals!
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IFM invite Mahseer Trust to speak at annual Sherry Evening
Mahseer Trust supporters, the Institute of Fisheries Management, are holding their fantastic Sherry Evening at Fishmonger's Hall in London on 10th October.
The main speaker is Director of Research, Adrian Pinder, who will give his presentation entitled: Hooked on Conservation – The Role of Recreational Anglers in Conserving the Mighty Mahseer.
All are welcome to attend, with tickets priced £15 to include refreshments.


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I started Colorado cowgirl moms, because I just recently moved and have no one around me to share my passion of horses with. I thought that this community might be helpful for...
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September 2010 - "Alternative Histories" at Exit Art
Exit Art has announced their upcoming exhibition Alternative Histories, a history of New York City alternative art spaces and projects since the 1960s.
Through audio interviews, a reading room of magazines and publications, documentation, ephemera and narrative descriptions, the exhibition will tell the story of over 130 spaces, elaborating on the significant contributions that these organizations have made to the cultural fabric of New York City. They gave visibility and inclusion to otherwise excluded artists and ideas. The idealism of the founders, the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in sustaining these histories, against all odds, illustrates the dynamic purposes that continue to propel the artistic scene in New York.
September 24 – November 24, 2010
Opening Friday, September 24 / 7-9pm
To download the official press release click here.
For more information please visit the Exit Art website.


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The MT4096 Universal Digital Microscope is a great tool. It could be used for various types of presentations, workshops, classes etc.
USB interface allows you to connect microscope to the computer, the enlarged preview will appear on your monitor.
For a better visual effect, the microscope is equipped with 8 adjustable bright LEDs on the cable.
There are different varieties of a zoom from x50 to x500 magnification ratio, which you can adjust to your needs.
Our microscope takes pictures at 6324x4742ppi resolution (interpolated). High quality sensor makes the image very clear.
Attached computer software allows you to take pictures and record videos.
Because of its small size, you can put the microscope into a bag and bring it with you, wherever you want.
MT4096 MICROSCOPE usage:
• all kind of works requiring precision, eg. jeweler or watchmaker,
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No matter how proficient you are with the computer, learning Excel is something that takes time, dedication, and the right teacher. You may have plenty of the first two, but finding the right teacher can often take huge amounts of time, especially if you live in an area that is far away from a major city.
Fortunately, learning Excel has never been easier, with so many resources available online. If you go to YouTube, there are a number of people who will walk you through basic and advanced features of Excel in easy to understand videos. I've made a few Excel video tutorials myself but admittedly haven't put a lot of time into them. There are, however, some other individuals producing outstanding content. That being said, some Excel channels are simply a waste of time, so for your convenience I've listed below the 11 best Excel video tutorial channels (in no particular order) that will save you time and frustration when trying to learn how to use this amazing program.
HowCast Excel
For many people, Excel is something new that they might not even be really sure how to use yet. If this describes you, and you are looking for a great way to really understand Excel as an application before diving any deeper, HowCast has the way to do it. Their collection of very easy-to-follow guides will show you how to navigate specific aspects of Excel, so that you can begin using this program to the fullest extent possible.
Ilan Patao
If, like many people, you are trying to learn Excel to improve your efficiency at work, then this channel is a must. Ilan will walk you through many of the most important aspects of Excel in his videos. It's interesting to note that while not all of his videos are Excel-oriented, they all have a focus on taking care of business-related tasks. This is a welcome departure from many other Excel videos where all they show you how to do is to count apples or oranges.
Motion Training is a great resource for learning Excel. It makes this list because it has a very structured approach to helping Excel beginners quickly become skilled at working with Excel.
If you're looking for something more regimented, this YouTube channel is built around teaching you how to complete specific tasks in short, 3 to 4 minute videos. This is a great channel to look at if you are running into problems with a specific part of Excel and are looking for a dedicated video to show you how to get past it.
Bill Jelen a.k.a "Mr Excel"
You may find that when you're learning Excel, you might have a few questions about different aspects of the program, or how to complete something specific that you haven't yet found in a video. If that's the case, Bill Jelen is here to help you. He has an incredibly diverse YouTube channel consisting of over 1600 videos, many of them answering specific questions that his viewers have asked him about how to use Excel. This is a great place to go to for specific help on a question that actual users have.
Excel is Hell
If you've spent any time around Excel, you may feel the same way. This channel will help you figure out how to do some of the things that really make Excel difficult, while simplifying your life at the same time.
Excel is Fun
On the other side of the aisle from the last channel, you have people who think the exact opposite about this popular Microsoft program. Instead of focusing on solving the problems that make Excel very difficult, this channel will help show you how fun Excel can be, showing you some "magic tricks" that you can use to do incredible things in Excel that you didn't think were possible.
Of course, learning Excel doesn't just end at formulas and formatting; VBA is an extremely powerful scripting language that you can use to make Excel do pretty much anything that you want. If you've ever seen an incredibly powerful spreadsheet, especially one with buttons, it's likely that there was some VBA involved in making it. Visit this YouTube channel to learn more about how you too can integrate VBA into your Excel spreadsheets and take your Excel use to the next level.
Khan Academy
If you spent time learning Excel from some of the channels that we've mentioned, then you may be looking for a way for you that you can apply it in a more advanced manner. While the courses listed on this YouTube page are not specifically focused on using Excel, they will give you a great introduction to using Excel in other areas (specifically mathematically-oriented ones). Unlike many of the other channels, the Khan Academy courses are much more focused on theoretical exercises rather than helping you solve actual problems with Excel.
Danny Rocks
Whether you've been looking for a tutorial on how to create a dashboard in Excel, or you need an introduction to pivot tables or shortcuts, Danny is the person to teach you. He has a unique style that you will learn to love after watching a few of his Excel videos.
10 Minute Training
Maybe you only have a few minutes to spare on your lunch break, but that doesn't mean you can't learn something about Excel! All of these Excel videos are designed to take less than 10 minutes to watch, giving you important knowledge in a very truncated timeframe. While many of the videos on other channels are also under 10 minutes, this is one of the only channels that you will find where every video is specifically under this important hurdle.
No matter what your skill level is with Excel, these videos will teach you everything that you need to know about working with this incredible program. Whether you have one minute or 100, you can learn something about Excel by just taking a look at one of the channels provided.
Even though there are number of channels on the list above, you may find that one YouTube instructor caters more to your current knowledge base or teaching style (and is why I didn't list them in any particular order, different strokes and all that). Even if you like one or more of the instructors right away, it's important to take a look at all of the channels to find someone who is right for you.
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05 October 2015
NASA astronaut Mark Watney is 'The Martian' in the film of the same name.
2015 Twentieth Century Fox.
The route that Mark Watney had to take to have a chance of being rescued is over 3000 kilometres long – he had to abandon his Mars station in Chryse Planitia and go through Mawrth Vallis (right of centre) in the Martian highlands to finally arrive at an obstacle-filled path into Schiaparelli Crater where the Ares-4 rocket had been 'parked' and where rescue might be possible. From highly accurate digital terrain models of the Arabia Terra region, DLR scientists have computed realistic perspective images of the regions encountered by Watney. The transition zone between the Martian lowlands and highlands is characterised by erosion and weathering processes that have left a harsh, rugged landscape. Mawrth Vallis is one of the potential choices for the landing module of the ESA ExoMars mission.
ESA/DLR/FU Berlin – CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO.
As part of the HRSC experiment on board ESA's Mars Express spacecraft, scientists from the DLR Institute of Planetary Research have mapped the transition zone between the equator and the northern tropic region topographically. On the map, which contains sheet MC11 east, the route that 'The Martian', Mark Watney, travelled on Mars has been illustrated.Before he was able to leave his location at Chryse Planitia for the safety of Ares 4 in Schiaparelli Crater, he had to set up a radio transmitter that he obtained at the landing site of the first Mars rover, Soujourner, which arrived on the Red Planet in 1997 as part of the Mars Pathfinder mission. Sojourner was located a few hundred kilometres to the south of Chryse Planitia. His journey continued to the mouth of Mawrth Vallis, which he drove up and gained about 2000 metres in altitude. Following this, Watney drove an additional 2500 metres uphill through the rough Meridiani Planum, which is littered with craters, to the rim of the 450-kilometre diameter Schiaparelli Crater. On the northwestern rim of the crater, a landslide has created a natural ramp that Watney used to access the crater floor, some 700 metres below, where the the Ares-4 rocket was 'parked'.
Schiaparelli crater has a 460 kilometre diameter and is located in the eastern Terra Meridiani region of the equator of Mars. This topographical map of the northwest rim of Schiaparelli reveals an approximately 25-kilometre crater in the raised crater rim; North is to the right in the image. The terrain is steep in places and therefore, dangerous for 'The Martian' Mark Watney and his fragile vehicle so, based on topographical data, he had to find the least steep route possible. He found this west (above) of the crater in the form of a sort of natural ramp, which formed as a result of a landslide in the crater rim, possibly during the impact that produced the small crater. On this ramp, he drove nearly 1000 metres down Schiaparelli - and was able to tackle the last 100 kilometers to the Ares 4 rocket. The crater was named after the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910), who created the first good map of Mars between 1877 and 1879.
ESA/DLR/FU Berlin, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO.
"In your face, Neil Armstrong!" – as he says these words, NASA astronaut Mark Watney senses for the first time that he might have only a very small chance of getting out of his predicament alive. Watney is 'The Martian' in the film of the same name (release date in Germany: 8 October) who, in a not too distant future, finds himself stranded on the Red Planet. The topographical and geographical maps play an essential role in allowing him to navigate the months-long trek to the Ares 4 spacecraft located in Schiaparelli Crater. Scientists from the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) – who specialise in producing highly accurate topographical maps of Mars – reconstructed Watney's route using stereo image data acquired by the High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on board ESA's Mars Express spacecraft. They then compiled this data into a 3D film that shows the spectacular landscape that the protagonist would see 'in the future'.
Following the path of The Martian – video generated using images acquired by the Mars Express orbiter
In the scene mentioned above, Watney has just managed to make contact with Ground Control back on Earth using a radio device taken from the Sojourner rover deployed on the Red Planet by the Pathfinder spacecraft in 1997. He was in possession of highly precise geographic coordinates that enabled him to locate the shoebox-sized rover. Maps of this kind are the foundation of all scientific work relating to Mars. For almost 12 years, the DLR Institute of Planetary Research has been using image data acquired by HRSC to produce digital terrain models of the surface of Mars. The Berlin-based DLR Institute is a world leader in the field of planetary surveying and mapping.
Elaborate calculations for the future on Mars
The story of 'The Martian' begins on a lowland plain extending across the planet's northern tropic, before moving several hundred kilometres away to the southwestern corner of Chryse Planitia, through a narrow outflow channel and out into the southeastern highlands in the Arabia Terra region of Mars. There, trapped in a desperate race against time and rapidly dwindling resources, Watney endeavours to reach the Ares 4 rocket that NASA had 'parked' in Schiaparelli Crater and to use it to leave Mars. DLR scientists recently presented a broad swathe of this terrain – roughly two-and-a-half million square kilometres of precisely mapped landscape that covers the areas described. This data was released as part of a project to map the entire surface of Mars.
DLR used this dataset to produce an overflight sequence for 'The Martian' using 7300 stereo images. The average computing time per image was approximately half an hour due to the detailed terrain and immense size of the region. Therefore, a total of five months of computing time went into producing the video. However, by spreading the workload across several computers, the schedule was significantly shortened, taking only two and a half months to complete the five minute 3D film – including data processing, editing and soundtrack. The music used was composed specifically for the film and mixed in 5.1 surround sound. The total quantity of data was about two terabytes.
No other Mars dataset reveals the large-scale reality so well
Ralf Jaumann from the DLR Institute of Planetary Research, Principal Investigator for HRSC, believes that producing the overflight video was not just a gimmick for a science fiction film: "Mars generates immense fascination, and our curiosity continues to grow! Many people are interested in our research, and young people in particular want to know what it is really like up there, and how realistic the idea that one day people will leave their footprints on the surface of Mars truly is. The data acquired by HRSC shows Mars with a clarity and detail unmatched by any other experiment. Only images acquired directly on the surface, for instance by rovers like Curiosity, are even closer to reality, but they can only show a small part of the planet. Thanks to this animation, we have even noticed a few new details that we had not seen in a larger spatial context. That is why we made the film – it helps everyone see what it would be like for Watney to travel through these areas… the clouds were the only creative touches we added, because, fortunately, they do not appear in the HRSC data."
'The Martian' selects the logical topographical route
The original screenplay draws extensively on knowledge acquired from actual scientific missions to Mars to describe the protagonist's journey. NASA picked Chryse Planitia as a safe landing site for the Viking 1 spacecraft as far back as 1976, while Mars Pathfinder touched down at a location chosen for its proximity to the mouths of Ares Vallis and Tiu Valles. While the best route to the safety of Schiaparelli Crater and the Ares 4 spacecraft may have been punishingly arduous, it follows the perfectly logical path through Mawrth Vallis. The hydrous clay minerals found in this valley have made it a focus of current research into Mars. There are frequent sandstorms on the Red Planet, and in 'The Martian', they are portrayed very realistically in terms of their propagation very realistic, but not with regard to wind speeds.
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(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)
The road to pen addict status can be a long and windy one, but it has to start somewhere. For me, it all started with a Uni-ball Signo UM-151. This was the first gel ink pen that I purchased after being introduced to the world of pens that I never knew existed. Up until this point, I was limited to the standard selections found at big-box retailers. The 0.38mm tip on the UM-151 was astounding, and there was no turning back for me.
What makes the UM-151 special? For me, it's all about that refill. The refill that goes in the UM-151 is exceptionally smooth and consistent. Even today, it's still my favorite gel refill in the 0.38mm size. The color is bold, the lines are crisp and clean, they start without any issues, and the writing experience is smooth (even for a 0.38mm tip). I've used 0.5mm refills from other makers that aren't as smooth as this refill. I don't know much about engineering pens, but that seems like a major feat to me.
The body of the UM-151 is pretty plain. There's a rubberized grip on the section, a conical metal tip that screws off to provide access to the refill, and the rest of the pen is clear plastic. The clip contains the name of pen and the size of the refill, which is helpful if you have a large collection of these pens in various sizes. Of course, it only comes in the same capped model — no retractable version. There are similar pens offered by Uni-ball, but they just aren't the same. The closest one I've found is the Uni-ball Signo RT, but the refill color isn't as bold and dark as the UM-151.
This pen has long been a permanent fixture in my pen arsenal, but that doesn't mean it's a perfect pen. For one, I really wish they offered this pen in a retractable barrel that uses the same refill. Also, The grip section is just a tad short for my tastes. Apart from those two niggles, I've always been very happy with the pen. It's close to perfect, but not there yet.
The UM-151 is affordable at only $2.50 a pen. The refills cost $1.65, which isn't much cheaper than the pen itself. Another great benefit of the pen is the variety of colors you can grab. I prefer the standard black, but the other colors are a lot of fun. You can also get the UM-151 in 0.28mm and 0.5mm tips. I can't recommend the 0.28mm since it feels like writing with a needle, and I've never tried the 0.5 variety. The way I see it, I'm satisfied with the 0.38mm and haven't had a reason to go looking for something else.
So, there you have it. The UM-151 is a standard among the pen addict community. For many, like me, it was the gateway drug and the beginning of a new hobby (obsession) that led to a revived love for stationery. No matter how deep I get into fountain pens, I'll never stop loving the UM-151 for what it is — an absolutely fantastic gel ink pen.
(JetPens provided this product at no charge to The Pen Addict for review purposes.)


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Unit Mission Statement
To promote the safe and expeditious flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic through effective and efficient traffic law enforcement and to deliver police traffic related services in a manner designed to reduce traffic collisions and their resultant fatalities and injuries.
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Vehicular Crimes Squad
The Vehicular Crimes Squad (VCS) consists of a 'Hit and Run' section and a 'Traffic Collision Investigations' section. The Hit and Run section does follow-up of all collisions involving incidents where a driver leaves the scene without providing the necessary information. All drivers are required to provide their name, address and vehicle license plate number whenever they are involved in a collision.
The Traffic Collision Investigation section, investigates all collisions including fatal and serious injury collisions with the assistance of the Hit and Run Detectives.
Motorcycle Squad
This squad consists of three squads of motorcycle officers and they conduct traffic enforcement campaigns to include speed reduction, DUI detection, collision reduction, and commercial vehicle inspections. These units also assist the Vehicular Crimes Squad at major accident scenes. They assists with traffic control at special events such as Coyotes Home Games, 4th of July celebration, and Luke Days. The versatility of the motor officers allow them to be used in many functions within the city.
Motor Vehicle Division - Arizona Department of Transportation
The following information are some of the topics taken from the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division's Customer Service Guide and Driver License Manual, with their permission. Changes may have been made to the information since the time of publication. Please check their website for updates at: www.dot.state.az.us
Resident Definition:
State law requires that you obtain an Arizona driver license and registration immediately if any one of the following applies. If you:
Failure to Stop at Accident:
If you are a driver involved in an accident where there is damage to a vehicle, injury or death, you are required by law to stop your vehicle at the scene of the accident, or as close as possible and immediately return to the scene. You must remain at the scene to:
Violation Points:
If you accumulate 8 or more points within any 12-month period, you may be required to attend Traffic Survival School or your driving privilege may be suspended up to 12 months.
8 - Extreme DUI
8 - Reckless driving
8 - Racing on highways
8 - Aggressive driving
6 - Leaving the scene of an accident
6 - Failure to stop for a traffic signal, stop sign or to yield the right-of-way, causing death
4 - Failure to stop for a traffic signal, stop sign or yield the right-of-way, causing serious injury
3 - Speeding
3 - Driving over or parking in a gore area
2 - All other moving violations
8 - Extreme DUI
8 - Reckless driving
8 - Racing on highways
8 - Aggressive driving
6 - Leaving the scene of an accident
6 - Failure to stop for a traffic signal, stop sign or to yield the right-of-way, causing death
4 - Failure to stop for a traffic signal, stop sign or yield the right-of-way, causing serious injury
3 - Speeding
3 - Driving over or parking in a gore area
2 - All other moving violations
Aggressive Driver's Vehicle and Traffic Squad
New program that addresses aggressive drivers exhibiting high rates of speed, with a goal of reducing speed related accidents.
Aggressive Drivers Vehicle
The Glendale Police Department is keenly aware of the correlation between speed and traffic collisions. In order to gain compliance from the motoring public, the Traffic Services Unit takes enforcement action throughout the City of Glendale with the goal of reducing speed related accidents. Speed Enforcement Task Forces are organized throughout the year to focus the traffic enforcement resources in areas that exhibit high rates of speeding violations and traffic collisions. Coupled with media coverage, these task forces are instrumental in gaining voluntary compliance from drivers in the City of Glendale to change their driving behavior for community safety.
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety provided grant funding to purchase an Aggressive Drivers Vehicle. This unmarked vehicle is equipped with emergency equipment and moving radar to detect aggressive drivers. This vehicle is generally undetectable by the motoring public and therefore is able to maneuver through traffic to identify aggressive drivers and take the appropriate enforcement action. The Aggressive Drivers Vehicle is a key component in the effort to reduce speed related traffic collisions.


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Saturday, October 29, 2016
Ravello & Amsterdam
Ravello, Italy, tucked up in the mountains by the famous Amalfi coast. The third picture is from a restaurant we ate lunch in on the way there. The second picture is of the magnificent modern Conservatorium hotel in Amsterdam. It's beautiful out there, travel and explore. Enjoy.
Monday, October 3, 2016
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Maryanne Moodie at the Makers Mess in Silver lake. I had so much fun.
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USC's Meghan Hawthorne, a Chaminade graduate, secured a silver medal in the 400-meter individual medley by clocking 4 minutes, 40.40 seconds Wednesday in the World University Games final in Kazan, Russia.
Hawthorne, also representing Rattler Swim Club, rallied from sixth at the midway point to secure the Americans' first medal of the week-long competition, lowering her prelim time of 4:42.44.
Thousand Oaks' Luigi Colella reaches World Youth pole vault final
There were some anxious moments Friday for Thousand Oaks' Luigi Colella, but the state pole vault champion came through in the clutch when he needed to in order to advance to Sunday's final at the eighth IAAF World Youth Track and Field Championships in Donetsk, Ukraine.
Colella, competing for Italy, needed to clear 15 feet, 9 inches on his third attempt to remain in the competition, then cleared 15-11 on his second try to secure a spot in the final. Ten athletes — including Americans Devin King and Paulo Benavides — cleared 15-11.
Colella entered with a season-best 16-5 1/4 from qualifying June 16 in Italy, which ranks ninth on the world's 17-under performance list this year. He is only the second Italian male pole vaulter to make the World Youth final, joining Simone Fusiani in 2009.
Harvard-Westlake's Courtney Corrin begins long jump qualifying today, needing to jump at least 19-8 or finish in the top 12 to advance to Sunday's final.
Eagle Rock girls volleyball gets revenge against Taft
Eagle Rock won its first summer league girls volleyball championship Thursday, defeating Monrovia 25-16 in the final at Gabrielino High.
The Eagles, the defending City Section Div. III champions, atoned for a loss Tuesday to Taft in the Gladstone summer league final by knocking off the Toreadors 25-19, 25-21 in the semifinals.
Eagle Rock swept Ramona Convent in the quarterfinals, with sophomore Julia Izquierdo serving the first 19 points in the second game, including 12 aces.
Trisha Limbo, Emi Phidayeva, Sophia Mastro and Lorez Barber led Eagle Rock, which prevailed despite playing without reigning City Div.III player of the year Hannah Yi.
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It's Happening: Viewability and Native Join Forces
For the past year my calendar has been booked solid. I'm meeting with publishers, media outlets, product managers, and marketers, and we're talking about the word on everyone's mind: native ads.
These conversations started out very similar, we'd talk about marketer's interest in content, the technology required to serve native advertising like one would any other advertisement, or best practices in content creation – a myriad of concerns a publisher would have in the initials steps taken in establishing a comprehensive sponsored content program. These same conversations have helped shape the direction of our company and helped us achieve massive growth in the past 12 months, serving over a billion native ads to date.Thus everyone is excited to talk about the success of the format. Aggregate data we've gleaned from MediaVoice, our native advertising platform, shows that CTR for native ads is well above the average for display advertising with mobile and tablet paving the way with a CTR of .25% and .23% respectively. While these facts and figures impress, the programs and business plans which produce them evolve, and so do the conversations and phone calls. I'm no longer explaining the basics of native ads, I'm asked about measurement, promotion, and creation; but most recently, I'm getting asked about viewability.
Via http://www.the-makegood.com/2014/09/16/its-happening-viewability-and-native-join-forces/


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(BEDFORD) - Madelyn Ueltschi, daughter of Ted and Trish Ueltschi, has been named the Lawrence County Community Foundation's 2014 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.
Ueltschi, from Springville, is a senior at Bedford North Lawrence High School.
The Lilly Scholar receives a full-tuition scholarship to a four-year Indiana public or private college or university, along with a $900 stipend for required books.
The 10 finalists completed an impromptu essay and were interviewed by the selection committee.
Two names (one recipient and one alternate) were submitted to the Independent Colleges of Indiana for final selection of the recipients. ICI is a non-profit corporation that represents 31 regionally accredited degree granting, non-profit, private colleges and universities in the state.
The Lilly scholarships are the result of a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative to help Hoosier students reach higher levels of education. There were 142 scholarships awarded statewide.
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