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Top 10 interview questions and how to answer them
There are some common interview questions and you should prepare your answers before-hand. The key thing to remember when responding to interview questions is to keep your answers brief and to the point. If you are faced with a difficult question, make sure you stay calm, don't get defensive, and take a moment to think about your response before you answer.
Remember, the responses below are only suggestions. Try to personalise your response as much as possible.
Question: Tell me about yourself.
Answer: Identify some of your main attributes and memorise them. Describe your qualifications, career history and range of skills, emphasising those skills relevant to the job on offer.
Q: What have your achievements been to date?
Select an achievement that is work-related and fairly recent. Identify the skills you used in the achievement and quantify the benefit it had to the company. For example, 'my greatest achievement has been to design and implement a new sales ledger system, bringing it in ahead of time and improving our debtors' position significantly, saving the company £50,000 a month in interest'.
Q: Are you happy with your career-to-date?
A: This question is really about your self-esteem, confidence and career aspirations. The answer must be 'yes', followed by a brief explanation as to what it is about your career so far that's made you happy. If you have hit a career plateau, or you feel you are moving too slowly, then you must qualify your answer.
Q: What is the most difficult situation you have had to face and how did you tackle it?
A: The purpose of this question is to find out what your definition of difficult is and whether you can show a logical approach to problem solving. In order to show yourself in a positive light, select a difficult work situation which was not caused by you and which can be quickly explained in a few sentences. Explain how you defined the problem, what the options were, why you selected the one you did and what the outcome was. Always end on a positive note.
Q: What do you like about your present job?
A: This is a straightforward question. All you have to do is make sure that your 'likes' correspond to the skills required for the job on offer. Be enthusiastic; describe your job as interesting and diverse but do not overdo it – after all, you are looking to leave.
Q: What do you dislike about your present job?
A: Be cautious with this answer. Do not be too specific as you may draw attention to weaknesses that will leave you open to further problems. One approach is to choose a characteristic of your present company, such as its size or slow decision-making processes etc. Give your answer with the air of someone who takes problems and frustrations in your stride as part of the job.
Q: What are your strengths?
A: This is one question that you know you are going to get so there is no excuse for being unprepared. Concentrate on discussing your main strengths. List three or four proficiencies e.g. your ability to learn quickly, determination to succeed, positive attitude, your ability to relate to people and achieve a common goal. You may be asked to give examples of the above so be prepared.
Q: What is your greatest weakness?
A: Do not say you have none – this will lead to further problems. You have two options – use a professed weakness such as a lack of experience (not ability) on your part in an area that is not vital for the job. The second option is to describe a personal or professional weakness that could also be considered to be a strength and the steps you have taken to combat it. An example would be: "I know my team think I'm too demanding at times – I tend to drive them pretty hard but I'm getting much better at using the carrot and not the stick".
Q: Why do you want to leave your current employer?
A: State how you are looking for a new challenge, more responsibility, experience and a change of environment. Do not be negative in your reasons for leaving. It is rarely appropriate to cite salary as your primary motivator.
Q: Why have you applied for this particular job?
A: The employer is looking for evidence that the job suits you, fits in with your general aptitudes, coincides with your long-term goals and involves doing things you enjoy. Make sure you have a good understanding of the role and the organisation, and describe the attributes of the organisation that interest you most.
Other common interview questions to consider:
- How does your job fit in to your department and company?
- What do you enjoy about this industry?
- Give an example of when you have worked under pressure.
- What kinds of people do you like working with?
- Give me an example of when your work was criticised.
- Give me an example of when you have felt anger at work. How did you cope and did you still perform a good job?
- What kind of people do you find it difficult to work with?
- Give me an example of when you have had to face a conflict of interest at work.
- Tell me about the last time you disagreed with your boss.
- Give me an example of when you haven't got on with others.
- Do you prefer to work alone or in a group? Why?
- This organisation is very different to your current employer – how do you think you are going to fit in?
- What are you looking for in a company?
- How do you measure your own performance?
- What kind of pressures have you encountered at work?
- Are you a self-starter? Give me examples to demonstrate this?
- What changes in the workplace have caused you difficulty and why?
- How do you feel about working long hours and/or weekends?
- Give me an example of when you have been out of your depth.
- What have you failed to achieve to date?
- What can you bring to this organisation?

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It is a program specifically for the AmigaOne X1000 which displays the temperatures in the critical areas on the X1000 motherboard. (Local, CPU, Core 1 and Core 2)
It runs as a docky, which means that it sits in the AmiDock at the bottom of the AmigaOS4.1 workbench screen while running. It is written by Alexandre Balaban and it is available for free download on os4depot.net .
After downloading the archive from OS4Depot, I extracted the archive to the RAM Disk and it appears as below:
When I open the extracted folder, I see the Docky, a AmigaGuide readme and the Setup program to install it - nice and simple, how I like it:
The Readme is in AmigaGuide format, which is a nice touch, and contains everything you need to know about this program except how to put it in the dock. I will show this part later:
When I run the setup it is a fairly straight forward installation process, but I show the screens where we have to select things:
After proceeding we have to agree to the license agreement to proceed:
Next we need to select what we want to install. I ticked both Software and Manuals. They both get installed into a default directory, SYS:Utilities/Dockies
Installation complete!
Ok, so now what do we do? As I haven't played with dockies very much, I browsed to the SYS:Utilities/Dockies folder and found the new docky X1KTemp.docky installed in there:
When I try to run the X1KTemp.docky from here I get a very helpful message explaining what I have to do to get it working:
Drag and drop! Excellent! I know you can do this for other programs you want to run from the dock, so I should really have guessed it was the same (slaps head). So I drag and drop the docky onto AmiDock and hey presto - Temperature monitoring is now active!
If you right click on the X1Temp.docky in the SYS:Utilities/Dockies folder and select Information you can modify some of the attributes to change colours, fonts, Fahrenheit or Celcius display amongst others:
The Readme.guide in the same folder has all the tool types you can change explained well if you want to have a play with them, as shown below:
X1K Temp Docky is a simple program, installs easily and does exactly what it says it does!
To be honest I wasn't aware that there was 4 temperature sensors in the X1000, and now thanks to this docky I can monitor the X1000 and shut it down when it gets very hot, as it definitely does here in Australia!


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whoaverse.com is in its early alpha stage right now but the buzz its creating is intoxicating. I haven't felt this much excitement about sharing information online for quite some time.
The admins of the site appear to be dedicated to transparency and at present are very receptive to suggestions on how the site should be managed. Have your say, I have already had mine. Here is my take regarding default subs:
1) "Personally, I don't think there should be any defaults if at all possible. I think once people join they should see the top subs and be able to click on the ones that they want to join, like a list."
2) "I think there should be no defaults, but a list from which people can choose what they want as their defaults. I also think this should be implemented as soon as possible before the flood really begins, because it's coming.
"Just imagine what a beauty it would be if as soon as you join there is a list of the subVerses, from most to least... even an option to categorize the subs based on a certain topic (a list with sorting ability).
"IMHO, The main downfall of Reddit (2, 3, 4, 5) was that there were defaults, so people were being herded into specific locations. It made it way too easy to manipulate."


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Issue: New
Guarantee: 3 months
Applicable Industries: Production Plant, Equipment Mend Retailers, Farms, Home Use, Retail, Design works , Power & Mining, Other
Weight (KG): 5 KG
Showroom Location: None
Video clip outgoing-inspection: Not Accessible
Machinery Examination Report: Not Obtainable
Advertising and marketing Type: Ordinary Product
Variety: pump
Use: Tractors
After Guarantee Provider: Spare parts
Packaging Specifics: opp
item | Gear pump |
Condition | New |
Place of Origin | China,ZheJiang |
Package size(CM) | 25*twenty*twenty |
Gross bodyweight(KG) | 5 |
Preventative Maintenance on Tractor Parts
You should not take your tractor out of commission by replacing the parts that are not working properly. You should be proactive about maintaining your tractor parts to ensure that they work well and are of the highest quality. You should also check if the company is 10 years old or more, as this will ensure that they have enough experience to handle warranty issues and any other problems. Lastly, you should check if the tractor parts company has a good reputation. Having a long standing company that is available around the clock is a plus.
Preventative maintenance of tractor parts
Performing preventative maintenance on tractor parts will help you avoid unexpected breakdowns and enhance its efficiency. Whether you're the sole owner of a tractor or a part-owner, you should know which parts you need and where to find them. Having spares available is also important, as they can help you solve problems quickly. Listed below are some of the parts you need to know about. These components are essential for your tractor's engine.
To maintain your tractor's internal components, check for wear. Lubricate internal parts regularly to reduce friction. When possible, bring your tractor to a dealer for a thorough inspection. Additionally, remember to keep the tractor's air filter clean. Dust in the air strains the tractor's engine, and a dirty air filter can cause a lot of damage. By following the manufacturer's instructions for proper maintenance, you can avoid costly repairs down the road.
For oil changes, check the owner's manual for recommended oil change intervals. Make notes in the manual about the parts you'll need. You can also refer to the manufacturer's PM checklist. Depending on the type of tractor you own, you may need to change the oil once a year or more often. To keep your tractor running optimally, drain old oil after every use. The same goes for hydraulic fluid. Over time, it can become contaminated with particles and water. Therefore, it's best to change it every year.
Modern tractors use a cooling system with fans and radiators. This system operates in varying temperatures and if it breaks down, you risk damaging the engine's core parts. In addition, you should store your tractor's battery under climate control. A battery maintainer can be purchased at any auto parts store. It's a great idea to regularly inspect your tractor's engine for problems as early as possible.
Types of tractor clutches
In a modern tractor, there are many types of transmission systems, and this article compares the pros and cons of each type. The original drive system of tractors relied on a clutch to change gears and range and engage/disengage the PTO drive. The clutch was usually a two-stage design; a full depression disengaged all drive systems while a partial depression only disengaged the gearbox. Today, these systems are independent.
The friction plate is a steel plate with a splined central hub. It features annular friction facings and is held between the flywheel and pressure plate. It has splines that limit its axial travel along the gearbox's driving shaft and dampen torsional vibrations. Single-plate clutches are most commonly used in heavy agricultural equipment. While they were initially developed as a cost-effective alternative to drum brakes, they quickly gained popularity due to their low price and ease of use.
Another type of tractor clutch is the wrap-spring. These use a special cast-iron spring. This spring is able to transmit torque to the driven plate when the tractor is operating at normal engine speed, while the clutch springs help transmit torque to the driven plate when the engine is running at high engine speeds. The wrap-spring clutches must be lubricated with light oil and should be checked for deterioration after a few years.
The advantages and disadvantages of these types of clutches are explained briefly. They are generally made from high-quality materials and contain a high copper content. They have high-friction properties and can transfer heat effectively to the engine. The friction coefficient of these types of clutches ranges from 0.33 to 0.4. As a result, they are the best choice for intensive applications. In conclusion, there are many advantages and disadvantages of each type of tractor clutch.
Types of tractor transmission gears
There are several different types of tractor transmission gear. One of the most common is hydrostatic. A hydrostatic transmission works like a standard manual transmission, and operates with a pedal. To operate a hydrostatic transmission, you simply select the gear and engine speed you want, push the pedal, and the hydraulic oil turns the gears. Because this type of transmission is clutchless, it provides smooth forward/backward operation without the need for a manual shifter.
Tractor transmissions come in several types and have different features. Some of these systems are better for certain types of work than others, and you'll find different types depending on the size and type of your tractor. Many tractors have two types of transmissions: geared speed and power shift. Each type offers different benefits, and they vary in cost and ease of use. There's a geared speed transmission, a synchromesh transmission, and a power shift transmission.
A CVT (continuously variable transmission) is another popular option. Like hydro, CVTs use a belt to transfer power from the engine to the wheels. These tractors can shift gears with little effort. These tractors can reach up to four speeds without the need for a clutch. Powershift transmissions are simpler and more durable than CVTs. They're also easier to repair. But a CVT may be the better choice for your farm tractor.
Hydrostatic and power shuttle transmissions allow you to shift gears and direction without the use of a clutch. Hydrostatic transmissions are usually hydraulically actuated, which makes it easy to change gears without using the clutch. Similarly, power shuttle transmissions are great for heavy-duty forward-and-reverse shifting. In either case, the clutches are hydraulically actuated and bathed in oil.
Types of CZPT fittings
In a nutshell, there are two types of CZPT fittings: standard and grease-fill. Standard CZPTs have three to four pumps of grease per fitting. Grease-filled CZPTs tend to attract dirt, dust, and sand, which can damage moving parts. Keeping these parts clean is crucial to their long-term performance. Using a rag to wipe off excess grease is an excellent way to ensure that the seals remain as sealed as possible.
There are different types of grease-filling tools available. Some are specifically designed to clear blocked CZPTs. These tools are used to fill the CZPT fitting with grease or diesel fuel and hit the fitting with a hammer. Be sure to use high-quality fitting rejuvenators, as cheap ones are less effective. These are also harder to find than grease-filling tools. To avoid these issues, use the proper tools when servicing your tractor.
CZPT fittings are used for many different kinds of tractor parts. You may find them on lawn equipment, construction equipment, and farming equipment. If you are unsure of what type your equipment has, ask your local CZPT dealer or visit one of their 17,000 CZPT AutoCare locations. Don't forget to regularly grease these parts for the best performance. When you don't have time to do so, they can lead to costly repairs.
Standard CZPTs feature a dome-shaped nipple that makes it easy to spot. Flow-stop fittings feature a ball check valve that reduces backflow during lubrication. Drive-type CZPTs feature a special coupler with a cross-pin to provide a positive lock. This type of grease CZPT eliminates the need for tapping during servicing.
Preventative maintenance of tractor's CZPT fittings
Proper grease application and regular inspections are important parts of CZPT fittings. If a CZPT becomes stuck in an opening, the ball may not be able to come out. Lubrication around CZPTs is important as grease can damage the components and cause bigger problems. A tractor's CZPT fittings are part of the tractor's electrical system, so it is important to replace them when they become damaged.
Grease CZPTs allow the addition of grease at the manufacturer's specifications. These fittings consist of a spring and metal ball inside a nipple. The grease gun compresses the spring and releases the ball from the nipple opening. Grease CZPTs are essential parts of heavy equipment, as a failed grease CZPT may cause brake failures and other systems to fail. Failure to maintain these fittings can cause rollover accidents.
Greasing the CZPTs is a vital part of regular tractor maintenance. Greasing the CZPTs will prevent your tractor's bearings from sticking and make your work easier. Grease the CZPTs on pivot points and joints to keep them lubricated and running smoothly. For easy grease application, consider using a battery-powered grease gun. Once you have lubricated the CZPTs, you can move on to other parts of the tractor.
In addition to grease, you should check for leaks on your tractor's CZPTs regularly. If you notice dirt buildup, there might be a leak. You can also check for any worn hoses to avoid major problems. If there is a leak, tighten the fittings and replace worn ones as soon as possible to avoid further damage. By performing these tasks regularly, you can increase the efficiency of your tractor and avoid unexpected breakdowns.
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Racingline Performance Front Suspension TCA Console Bush Kit
The MacPherson strut front suspension layouton the VWG 'A5' platform cars (such as Golf 5, 6, Scirocco, A3, S3, Leon, Octavia) is a common design. Although it is a popular choice for manufacturers, due to its simplicity and low manufacturing cost, the standard design has a few disadvantages when it comes to high-performance applications.
Firstly, there is almost zero freedomto adjust staticcamber, caster orroll-center geometry which as we know from our race programme is absolutely critical for handling on the VWG A5-platform cars.
The otherdrawback for high-performance use is that as this layouttends to transmit noise and vibration from the road directly into the body shell, manufacturers have to add extra noise reduction and isolation mechanisms. In other words, plenty of movement in the original factory soft rubber bushing controlling the lower control arm.
Included in the kit:
Front Wishbone Front Bushes
Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (Also Known as Console Bushes)


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By McCullough, David
The Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of Harry S. Truman, whose presidency included momentous events from the atomic bombing of Japan to the outbreak of the Cold War and the Korean War, told by America's beloved and distinguished historian.
The life of Harry S. Truman is one of the greatest of American stories, filled with vivid characters—Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, Eleanor Roosevelt, Bess Wallace Truman, George Marshall, Joe McCarthy, and Dean Acheson—and dramatic events. In this riveting biography, acclaimed historian David McCullough not only captures the man—a more complex, informed, and determined man than ever before imagined—but also the turbulent times in which he rose, boldly, to meet unprecedented challenges.
The last president to serve as a living link between the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries, Truman's story spans the raw world of the Missouri frontier, World War I, the powerful Pederast machine of Kansas City, the legendary Whistle-Stop Campaign of 1948, and the decisions to drop the atomic bomb, confront Stalin at Potsdam, send troops to Korea, and fire General MacArthur. Drawing on newly discovered archival material and extensive interviews with Truman's own family, friends, and Washington colleagues, McCullough tells the deeply moving story of the seemingly ordinary "man from Missouri" who was perhaps the most courageous president in our history.


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Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome don't lack empathy – in fact if anything they empathize too much
A groundbreaking study suggests people with autism-spectrum disorders such as Asperger's do not lack empathy—rather they feel others' emotions too intensely to cope.
People with Asperger's syndrome, a high functioning form of autism, are often stereotyped as distant loners or robotic geeks. But what if what looks like coldness to the outside world is in fact a response to being overwhelmed by emotion—an excess of empathy, not a lack of it?
This idea resonates with many people suffering from autism-spectrum disorders and their families. It also jibes with new thinking about the nature of autism called the "intense world" theory. As posited by Henry and Kamila Markram of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, suggests that the fundamental problem in autism-spectrum disorders is not a social deficiency, but rather an hypersensitivity to experience, which includes an overwhelming fear response.
"I can walk into a room and feel what everyone is feeling. The problem is that it all comes in faster than I can process it."
"There are those who say autistic people don't feel enough," says Kamila Markram. "We're saying exactly the opposite: They feel too much." Virtually all people with ASD report various types of oversensitivity and intense fear. The Markrams argue that social difficulties of those with ASDs stem from trying to cope with a world where someone has turned the volume on all the senses and feelings up past 10. If hearing your parents' voices while sitting in your crib felt like listening to Lou Reed's Metal Machine Music on acid, you, too, might prefer to curl in a corner and rock.
But of course, this sort of withdrawal and self-soothing behavior—repetitive movements, echoing words or actions and failing to make eye contact—interferes with normal social development. Without the experience other kids get through ordinary social interactions, children on the spectrum never learn to understand subtle signals.
Phil Schwarz, a software developer from Massachusetts, is vice president of the Asperger's Associaton of New England and has a child with the condition.
"I think that it's a stereotype or a misconception that folks on spectrum lack empathy," he says. Schwarz notes that autism is not a unitary condition—"if you've seen one Aspie, you've seen one Aspie," he says, using the colloquial term. But he adds, "I think most people with ASD feel emotional empathy and care about the welfare of others very deeply."
So why do so many people see a lack of empathy as a defining characteristic of ASD? The problem starts with the complexity of empathy itself, which has at least two critical parts: The first is simply the ability to see the world from the perspective of another. The second is more emotional—the ability to imagine what the other is feeling and care about their pain as a result.
The fact that autistic children tend to develop the first part of empathy—which is called "theory of mind"—later than other kids was established in a classic experiment. Children are asked to watch two puppets, Sally and Anne. Sally takes a marble and places it in a basket, then leaves the stage. While she's gone, Anne takes the marble out and puts it in a box. The children are then asked: Where will Sally look first for her marble when she returns?
Normal four year olds know that Sally didn't see Anne move the marble, so they get it right. By 10 or 11, mentally retarded children with a verbal IQ equivalent to three-year-olds also guess correctly. But 80 percent of 10-11 year-old autistic children guess that Sally will look in the box, because they know that that's where the marble is and they don't realize that other people don't share all of their knowledge.
It takes autistic children far longer than others to realize that other people have different experiences and perspectives—and the timing of this development varies greatly. Of course, if you don't realize that others are seeing and feeling different things, you might well act less caring toward them.
But that doesn't mean that once people with ASD do become aware of other people's experience, they don't care or want to connect. Schwarz says that all the autistic adults he knows over the age of 18 have a better sense of what others know than the Sally/Anne test suggests.
Schwarz notes that nonautistic people, too, "are rather lousy at understanding the inner state of minds too different from their own—but the nonautistic majority gets a free pass because if they assume that the other person's mind works like their own, they have a much better chance of being right." Thus, when, for example, a child with Asperger's talks incessantly about his intense interests, he isn't deliberately dominating the conversation so much as simply failing to consider that there may be a difference between his interests and those of his peers.
In terms of the caring aspect of empathy, a lively discussion that would seem to support the Markrams' theory appeared on the Web site for people with ASD called WrongPlanet.net, after a mother wrote in to ask whether her empathetic but socially immature daughter could possibly have Asperger's.
"If anything, I struggle with having too much empathy" one person commented. "If someone else is upset, I am upset. There were times during school when other people were misbehaving, and if the teacher scolded them, I felt like they were scolding me."
Said another, "I am clueless when it comes to reading subtle cues, but I am *very* empathic. I can walk into a room and feel what everyone is feeling, and I think this is actually quite common in AS/autism. The problem is that it all comes in faster than I can process it."
Studies have found that when people are overwhelmed by empathetic feelings, they tend to pull back. When someone else's pain affects you deeply, it can be hard to reach out rather than turn away. For people with ASD, these empathetic feelings might be so intense that they withdraw in a way that appears cold or uncaring.
"These children are really not unemotional, they do want to interact, it's just difficult for them," says Markram, "It's quite sad because these are quite capable people but the world is just too intense, so they have to withdraw."
Article written by Maia Szalavitz
Maia Szalavitz writes about the intersection between mind, brain and society for publications like Time online, the New York Times, Elle and MSN Health. She is co-author, most recently of Lost Boy , the first memoir by a young man raised in Mormon fundamentalist polygamy, Brent Jeffs. She is senior fellow at Stats.org, a media watchdog organization.
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Please DO NOT respond to this question by copy/pasting the code provided elsewhere on the site, none of those work. Thanks. Virtual Memory Lab This lab project addresses the implementation of page-replacement algorithms in a demand-paging system. Each process in a demand-paging system has a page table that contains a list of entries. For each logical page of the process, there is an entry in the table that indicates if the page is in memory. If the page is in memory, the memory frame number that page is resident in is indicated. Also, for each page, the time at which the page has arrived in memory, the time at which it has been last referenced, and the number of times the page has been referenced since the page arrived in memory are maintained. The page table data structure is a simple array of page-table entries (PTEs). Each PTE contains five fields as defined below: struct PTE { int is_valid; int frame_number; int arrival_timestamp; int last_access_timestamp; int reference_count; } Each process in the system has a page table that is simply an array of PTEs. Each process also has a pool of frames that is allocated. The frame pool for a process is represented as an array of integers, where each Integer represents the frame number of a frame that is free and is available for use by the process. Note that in order to get the frame number in the pool, you first need to access the integer in the array. This lab project aims to exercise the various policies for page replacement. In particular, we study the following three page-replacement policies: First-In-First-Out (FIFO) Least-Recently-Used (LRU) Least-Frequently-Used (LFU) In order to implement the above policies, we need to develop corresponding functions that process page accesses for a process. That is, for each process, given its page table, a logical page number being referenced and the free frame pool of the process, the functions should determine the memory frame number for the logical page. Also, the functions should modify the page table and the free frame pool appropriately. The details of the functions with respect to the different policies are described below. You need to develop code for these functions that implement the specifications. Place the code in a file called virtual.c. You should include the oslabs.h file.
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PARIS — The United States and Russia agreed Sunday that the crisis in Ukraine requires a diplomatic resolution, but four hours of talks between U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov failed to break a tense East-West deadlock over how to proceed.
Sitting face-to-face but not seeing eye-to-eye on any of the most critical issues, Kerry and Lavrov advanced far- different proposals on how to calm tensions and de-escalate the situation, particularly as Russia continues to mass troops along its border with the former Soviet republic. As he called for Moscow to begin an immediate pullback of the troops, Kerry also ruled out discussion of Russia's demand for Ukraine to become a loose federation until-and-unless Ukrainians are at the table.
"The Russian troop buildup is creating a climate of fear and intimidation in Ukraine," Kerry told reporters at the home of the U.S. ambassador to France after the meeting, which was held at the Russian ambassador's residence and included a working dinner. "It certainly does not create the climate that we need for dialogue."
The U.S. believes the massing of tens of thousands of Russian soldiers, ostensibly for military exercises, along the border is at once an attempt to intimidate Ukraine's new leaders after Russia's annexation of the strategic Crimean peninsula and to use a bargaining chip with the United States and the European Union, which have condemned Crimea's absorption into Russia and imposed sanctions on senior Russian officials.
Kerry noted that even if the troops remain on Russian soil and do not enter Ukraine, they create a negative atmosphere.
"The question is not one of right or legality," he said. "The question is one of strategic appropriateness and whether it's smart at this moment of time to have troops massed on the border."
U.S. officials said Kerry proposed a number of ideas on troop withdrawals from the border and that Lavrov, while making no promises, told him he would present the proposals to the Kremlin.
At a separate news conference at the Russian ambassador's house, Lavrov did not address the troop issue. Instead, he made the case for Moscow's idea of Ukraine as a federalized nation with its various regions enjoying major autonomy from the government in Kiev. Russia says it is particularly concerned about the treatment of ethnic Russians and Russian speakers who live in southern and eastern Ukraine.
Lavrov said that Ukraine can't function as a "unified state" and should be a loose federation of regions that are each allowed to choose their own economic, financial, social, linguistic and religious models.
He said every time Ukraine has elected a new president, the country has adopted a new constitution, proving that "the model of a unified state doesn't work."
Ukrainian officials are wary of decentralizing power, fearing that pro-Russia regions would hamper its Western aspirations and potentially split the country apart. However, they are exploring political reforms that could grant more authority to local governments.
The U.S. has been coy about their position on a federation. Washington has encouraged ongoing political and constitutional reform efforts that the government in Kiev is now working on but U.S. officials insist that any changes to Ukraine's governing structure must be acceptable to the Ukrainians.
Kerry said the federation idea had not been discussed in any serious way during his meeting with Lavrov "because it would have been inappropriate to do so without Ukrainian input."
"It is not up to us to make any decision or agreement regarding federalization," he said. "It is up to Ukrainians."
"We will not accept a path forward where the legitimate government of Ukraine is not at the table," Kerry said, adding that the bottom line is: "No decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine."
Lavrov denied that Moscow wants to "split Ukraine."
"Federation does not mean, as some in Kiev fear, an attempt to split Ukraine," he said. "To the contrary, federation … answers the interests of all regions of Ukraine."
Lavrov said he and Kerry did agree to work with the Ukrainian government to improve rights for Russian-speaking Ukrainians and disarm "irregular forces and provocateurs."
Sunday's meeting was hastily arranged 48 hours after U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone in a conversation in which Obama urged Putin to withdraw his troops from the border with Ukraine. Putin, who initiated the call, asserted that Ukraine's government is allowing extremists to intimidate ethnic Russians and Russian-speaking civilians with impunity — something Ukraine insists is not happening.
That call did little to reassure U.S. officials that Russia is not planning to invade Ukraine after its annexation of Crimea that the West has condemned as illegal and a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The United States and Europe have imposed sanctions on senior Russian officials in response, sparking reciprocal moves from Moscow.
In the interview with Russian television, Lavrov called the sanctions a "dead-end" strategy that would not achieve results and accused the West of hypocrisy. He said it was inconsistent for the west to refuse to recognize Crimea's annexation, which followed a referendum on joining Russia that was overwhelmingly approved, while at the same time accepting the new government in Kiev, which was formed after the pro-Moscow president fled the country.
The idea for Sunday's meeting was for Lavrov to present Russia's responses to a U.S. proposal to de-escalate the tensions that covers Ukrainian political and constitutional reforms as well as the disarmament of irregular forces, international monitors to protect minority rights and direct dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, according to U.S. officials, who say it has backing of Ukraine's government.
U.S. officials said Russia appeared to show some interest in the Ukrainian reform program, but Moscow's insistence on a federated state left it unclear if they would support it.
Kerry and Lavrov have met several times in person and have spoken by phone almost daily since the crisis began but have not yet been able to agree on a way forward. The pair met last week in The Hague, where Kerry presented Lavrov with the proposal, which was a response to ideas Lavrov gave him at a March 14 meeting in London.
Associated Press writer Angela Charlton contributed to this report


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MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho
At NEO-TANTRA TOKYO, we apply the essence of spiritual traditional medicine to erogenous massage to maintain the QOL of sexual life, and use it for men and women of the middle-aged generation in the age of 100 years of life.
This is an introduction to MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho in Sumida Ward, which is the outcall working area of our store, NEO-TANTRA TOKYO.
Since our shop is a outcall massage shop, we provide an outcall services to the hotel or home of the customer.
Among them, it is a guide about MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho in Sumida Ward.
A transportation fee of 3,000 yen will be charged separately at MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho in Sumida Ward.
MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho is a highly convenient "Kinshicho", perfect for enjoying sightseeing in Tokyo.
Convenient access to nearby tourist destinations such as Asakusa, Ryogoku, and Ueno, as well as terminal stations such as Shinjuku and Shibuya, and airports!
Tonight, enjoy a sexual rejuvenating Massage based on Spiritual Oriental medicine to mature customers at MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho, where you are staying.
❶ MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho
① The basic information of MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho in Sumida ward,Tokyo.
❶ Name of hotel |
MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho |
❷ Address |
4-11-5 Kotobashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo-to |
❸ Telephone |
03-6659-6704 |
❹ Reservation |
★"You already have an appointment for an outcall massage of this night? " "Which hotel do you stay for today?" "Or is it your home in Tokyo?" We can offer an outcall rejuvenated massage services in central Tokyo until 24am midnight. Since our shop is reservation priority system, please understand. If the session time of your reservation for tonight is decided, we recommend you make an early reservation. |
❺ Coupons |
★You can have DISCOUNT COUPONS HERE !! We have many discount coupons for you below. ❶ 「EARLY RESERVATIONS」DISCOUNT ❷ 「On weekend from Fri. to Sun.」DISCOUNT ❸ 「For First timer」DISCOUNT |
❻ Services |
★NEO-TANTRA TOKYO provides an outcall rejuvenated massage services below, ❶ JAPKASAI MASSAGE, ❷ LINGAM,MASSAGE at MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho in Sumida Ward, Tokyo. ❶ JAPKASAI MASSAGE, ❷ LINGAM,MASSAGE |
❼ Areas |
★NEO-TANTRA TOKYO provides an outcall rejuvenated massage services in central Tokyo.Our working areas is within No transportation fee in MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho in Sumida Ward, Tokyo. A transportation fee is additional 3,000~10,000yen outside「Yamanote line」. |
https://mimaruhotels.com/en/hotel/kinshicho/ |
② The Map of MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho in Sumida ward,Tokyo at GOOGLE MAP
③ The movie about MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho in Sumida ward,Tokyo.
❷ Information about OUR RATES
Information about OUR RATES
① Introduction of each SESSIONS
Length of SESSION | RATE | NOTES |
30 minutes | 10,000 yen / 12,000 yen after 23 pm | ⑴Transportation fee free area limited, ⑵Until 8:00 p.m. (phone reservation by 7:00 p.m.), ⑶Simple hand job, ⑷"Option" cannot be added. |
50 minutes | 13,000 yen / 15,000 yen after 23 pm | ⑴Simple hand job, ⑵"Option" cannot be added. |
80 minutes for male customer | 20,000 yen / 22,000 yen after 23 pm | ⑴Happy ending massage with testis massage, ⑵Second time HAPPY ENDING = Ejaculation is possible |
80 minutes for couple | 40,000 yen / 42,000 yen after 23 pm | ⑴For couple, With testis massage for men / with Yoni Massage, Perineal Massage for women |
80 minutes for female customer | 20,000 yen / 22,000 yen after 23 pm | ⑴For single female customer : with Yoni Massage, Perineal Massage |
100 minutes | 25,000 yen / 27,000 yen after 23 pm | ⑴Includes testicular massage,oil lymph massage around groin and lingam massage. |
120 minutes | 30,000 yen / 32,000 yen after 23 pm | ⑴Includes testicular massage,oil lymph massage around groin, lingam massage, prostate massage. |
➁ Introduction of each OPTIONS
Contents of OPTION | Option Rates | NOTES |
30 minutes extension | 6,000 yen | |
Nomination for masseuse | 1,000 yen | |
Testis, testicle massage | Including from 80 minutes sessions | |
Prostate massage | 5,000 yen | Free from 120 minutes session |
Topless | 5,000 yen | ⑴During HAPPY ENDING MASSAGE with testis massage for about 15 minutes, ⑵It can not be added in 30, 50 minutes course as optional service. |
Normal Sentai | 5,000 yen | ⑴Time will be added for 15 minutes.⑵It can not be added in 30, 50 minutes course as optional service. |
TOPLESS Sentai | 8,000 yen | ⑴Time will be added for 15 minutes.⑵It can not be added in 30, 50 minutes course as optional service. |
4 HANDS MASSAGE | 30,50 minutes・・・2,000 yen OFF from total
From 80 minutes・・・4,000 yen OFF from total |
TOPLESS Sentai
❸ NEO TANTRA-TOKYO's various video guides.
① This is a video about ABOUT US by NEO TANTRA-TOKYO.
➁ This is a video about Integration of the essence in Asian country by NEO TANTRA-TOKYO.
③ This is a video about ORIENTAL MEDICINE by NEO TANTRA-TOKYO.
④ This is a video about SENTAI by NEO TANTRA-TOKYO.
Our shop, NEO-TANTRA TOKYO, wants to apply the essence of traditional medicine that has been handed down from ancient times to Asian countries( India, Thailand, Japan, China) for ❶ massage( Other than EROTIC MASSAGE)and ❷ EROTIC MASSAGE and introduce it to everyone.
The goal is to adopt ideas from the recent reconstruction of oriental medicine to help seniors in their 100-year life and to improve their sexual life QOL.
Some traditional medicine has ❶ SPIRITUAL elements and ❷ rejuvenating effect elements that can be applied to EROTIC MASSAGE.
It is the age of 100 years of life, when "health" including sexual life becomes more and more important.
This page is a guide to MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho in Sumida Ward
Our main working areas are hotels and homes in central Tokyo.
Reservations are accepted from 3:00 pm to 24:00 am midnight, so if you wish to make a reservation after that (limited to central Tokyo), please make a reservation by 24:00 am.
There is no transportation fee inside the JR Yamanote Line.
Transportation costs are not included on the outside (3,000 to 10,000 yen).
For reservations starting after 23:00, a late-night fee of 2,000 yen will be charged separately.
Please make a phone reservation by 22:00 pm.
Feel free to contact us with any questions about the guide of "MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho" in Sumida Ward of our shop, NEO-TANTRA TOKYO.
You would like to ask ① by phone, ➁ Contact form or ③ WhatsApp Phone below.
Responses to inquiries from the contact form may take some time.
Therefore, we recommend calling for reservations.
Please understand that reservations cannot be made by email alone.
The reservation procedure is completed by phone.
③ WhatsApp
WhatsApp is limited to WhatsApp phone.
Please visit WhatsApp from the "Contact us Page".
Please be sure to tell us that you saw the HP of "NEO-TANTRA TOKYO"
NORMAL PHONE is from ① above.


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Gender: Girl
Length: about 50.8 cm or 20 ''es
Weight: about 0.75 kg
Doll Type: cloth body
Eyes: Artificial acrylic eyes, reddish brown eyes, clear and bright
Hair: Hand-rooted mohair or synthetic hair,brown hair
Eyebrow: 100% pure hand-drawn
Nail: 100% handmade nails, pink nail bed, translucent nails
Reborn Doll Series: Maddie
Scent: Soft baby powder scent, the scent of the baby comes from the Silicone Vinyl material, non-toxic and eco-friendly
The doll's clothes in the picture are only used for shooting, the clothes are not in stock, so the doll's clothes will be randomly sent. Detailed information is in accordana with the final product. Baby girl will come home to you with the following:Attention:
We hope you love what you've ordered! But just in case you're not 100% satisfied, we've made the return process super easy.
Thank you for shopping on Babiesprincess®.
Online purchases made through Babiesprincess® are returnable within 90 days from the delivered date.
Return shipping fees are at the customer's own expense.
All return items must be returned unworn, undamaged, unwashed, and with all the original labels attached in original packaging. If not, the buyer is responsible for all incurred fees and no refund will be issued.
We do not accept returned items that were sent back directly without notifying us first. Any addresses on the parcel are not approved as the return address. Returned packages without an authorized return address from customer service representatives will not be refunded. We do not offer Freight To Collect (FTC) service for the packages returned. Return shipping costs for the returned packages are non-refundable.
You can easily process a return, replacement, or exchange for a refund within 90 days of delivery. Return shipping at your own cost and the item must be in its original condition and packaging to be accepted.
Note: The original shipping fee is non-refundable.
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Step 2: After receiving your email with the return request, our customer service representatives will send the return instructions back to you via email. Please follow the instructions to process the return.
Step 3: You will receive a refund within one week after we receive your package. We'll email you once processing your refund.
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We accept order cancellation before the product is shipped or produced. If the order is confirmed canceled, you will get full refund. We process the refund action within 7 days.
We do not accept order cancellation request once the product is shipped out.
The number of day taken for refunds to be processed after the refund has been accepted: 7 days.
Replacement: 30 days from the date of delivery, in a new state, no obvious wear. If the return is not covered by our warranty against manufacturing defects, and the return is not caused by our defect, the buyer may pay for the return.
If for any reason you are not satisfied with the order you received, please contact us.
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1. How long frame for order delivery
The Total Delivery Time = processing time + shipping time.
Processing Time =1-3 days( period between the date an order is placed and when it is shipped.)
Shipping Time = 6-14 days( Period taken by a shipment to reach its intended destination and delivered to you.)
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The time it takes to prepare your item(s) to ship from our warehouse. This includes preparing your items, performing quality checks, and packing for shipment.
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The time for your item(s) to travel from our warehouse to your destination.
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Attention: The actual weight of the full silicone baby dolls is more approximate to that of the real baby, thus the freight cost will rise within a reasonable range.The actual freight will be charged according to the price and weight of the full silicone baby you purchase, sorry for any inconvenience caused.
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If you're a current homeowner, or in the market to buy, you're probably curious about the latest trends in home design.
Sellers who make strategic updates before listing a property can generate increased interest from buyers and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home will need updating immediately (or in the near future) so they can factor renovation costs into their overall budget.
Even if you have no immediate plans to buy or sell, we advise our clients to be thoughtful about the colors, materials, and finishes they select when planning a remodel. Making over-personalized or unpopular design choices could hurt a home's value when it does come time to sell. And selecting out-of-style or overly-trendy elements could cause your renovation to feel dated quickly.
To help, we've rounded up eight of the hottest home design trends for 2019. Keep in mind, not all trends will work well in every house. If you plan to buy, list, or renovate a property, consult a professional who can help you realize your vision and maximize the impact of your investment.
White and grey aren't going anywhere, but expect to see warmer tones and more earthy neutrals popping up in 2019. Cold whites are being replaced by warmer, softer whites. And warmer tones of grey have become a popular alternative to the cooler grays we were seeing earlier in the decade. Dove grey—with a lilac undertone—is a particular favorite with designers this year.
Sherwin Williams chose Cavern Clay, a warm terracotta, as its 2019 color of the year, while Behr selected Blueprint, a mid-tone blue. Benjamin Moore's selection is Metropolitan, a sophisticated grey.
If you're preparing to sell your home, consider a light, neutral paint color. Neutral colors provide a blank canvas upon which a buyer can envision placing their belongings, and lighter colors make a room appear larger and brighter.
Don't feel limited to using one metallic finish throughout your home—or even throughout a single room. Designers are mixing metals in 2019, and their favorites include copper, brass, pewter, gunmetal, and matte black.
Experts suggest picking one metal hue to dominate your color palette and a contrasting tone to complement it. If your room has a warm color palette, choose a warm-hued primary metal, such as brass or copper. For cool palettes, choose a cool-toned metal, like pewter or stainless steel. You can also experiment with mixing finishes, such as polished and hammered copper.
From faucets to cabinet pulls to accent pieces, swapping out your old or dated fixtures is an easy—and relatively inexpensive—way to modernize your decor. Mixing metals adds depth and gives your room a more curated look.
Bringing outdoor elements into the home can help warm up a sterile space. And natural materials can soften a modern design esthetic.
Homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to incorporate these materials throughout their home. Especially popular right now: stone, copper, concrete, and wood. From concrete showers to agate stone tiles, designers are finding unexpected ways to bring the outside in.
One notable exception: granite countertops. Engineered quartz—a combination of ground quartz and resin—overtook natural granite stone as the most popular countertop material in 2018. This durable, low-maintenance, highly-customizable product has won over homeowners and designers alike.
Stainless steel has been the industry standard for years, but the market is trending toward variety and fresh alternatives. Homeowners have more options available than ever to personalize their kitchens with vibrant colors, black stainless, or modern white appliances. Another favorite? Integrated appliances that blend seamlessly into cabinetry. Built-in column refrigerators, which allow you to customize the design and size of your freezer and refrigerator, are becoming a "must-have" in high-end homes.
Advancements in technology have also brought a new wave of appliances to the market. Induction cooktops are replacing commercial gas ranges as a gourmet favorite. And french door ovens and steam ovens are also gaining in popularity—especially ones with smart features you can control from an app on your smartphone.
White will always be a classic choice, but color is finally coming back to kitchens. More homeowners are choosing cabinets in alternative neutrals like black, cream, and grey, along with colorful options like green and blue. Also popular? Wood cabinets in stains like warm chestnut and fruitwood.
Two-tone kitchen cabinets remain a homeowner favorite, as well. To incorporate this trend, try pairing darker lower cabinets with lighter upper cabinets or a colorful kitchen island with neutral-colored perimeter cabinets.
Swapping upper kitchen cabinets for open shelves continues to be a popular choice in 2019. It's a cost-effective update that can make a kitchen feel larger and brighter. However, it's not a practical option for everyone. Before you commit, test it out by removing your cabinet doors for a few weeks. See how it feels to have your glasses and dishware on display.
Not ready to give up all your upper cabinet storage space? Replace just one or two upper cabinets with open shelves for a lower-commitment but still-updated look.
The ubiquitous white subway tile is finally fading in popularity. In 2019, homeowners are gravitating toward more colorful choices, creative textures and finishes, and alternative shapes. Especially hot right now: hexagons, arabesques, diamonds, and Moroccan fish scales.
Natural stone remains a favorite, including marble, quartzite and river rock. But advancements in porcelain tile that mimics stone, and even concrete, has made it an attractive, affordable, and low-maintenance alternative.
Once an afterthought, ceilings are taking center stage. While 2018 was all about statement walls, statement ceilings are shaping up to be the darling of 2019. Designers are using bold paint colors, wallpaper, intricate moldings, fabric, and other materials to transform a ceiling into something truly special.
Want to incorporate this trend without going too bold? Choose a classic design, like coffered or wooden beams. Or stick with wood paneling or tin tiles for a more timeless look. Even something as simple as painting a ceiling the same color as the walls can make your space feel more modern.
Are you contemplating a remodel? Want to find out how upgrades could impact the value of your home? Give us a call at 361-878-8000 for a free consultation!
Buyer preferences can vary greatly by neighborhood and price range. We can share the insights we've gathered from working with buyers in and around the Corpus Christi market … and offer tips on how to maximize the return on your remodeling investment. And if you're in the market to sell, we can run a Comparative Market Analysis on your Corpus Christi home to find out how it compares to others in the area.
Want to learn more about how to stage your Corpus Christi home to sell? Contact us to request a free copy of our report: 10 Staging Secrets From the Pros for a Quick Sale at Top Dollar!
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Celebrities Support the #FreeBritney Movement: See Snooki, Paris Hilton and More Speak Out
Celebrities are voicing their support of #FreeBritney, the viral movement surrounding Britney Spears' controversial conservatorship which was first put in place in 2008.
Bella Thorne posted resources for fans to sign petitions to let the "Toxic" hit-maker have more rights, while Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi has voiced her concern for Spears in several Instagram Stories and social media posts over the last few months.
Modern Family star Ariel Winter shared a link to an article that allegedly revealed what Spears can and cannot do in her day to day life. "What her 'father' and team is doing to her is absolutely disgusting and devastating," she claimed in an Instagram Story. "Please read and share."
The hosts of CBS' The Talk also spoke out against Spears' management team and father's alleged controlling ways.
On Instagram, Spears' Crossroads co-star, Taryn Manning, also shared her support for the pop star.
"Britney I know you're strong [as f--k] and have your own brain and thought process," she wrote. "To me you look happy and like you're having a blast! Keep up the happy posts and your faith in Jesus Christ. How about instead of #freebritney we say #GodIsWatchingOverBritney."
"How about let's give this wonderful woman the dignity she deserves and earned," she added, addressing recent conspiracies that have gained steam within the broader movement. "Until you know the facts stop speculating and perpetuating the father of lies. We all know she's under a type of control that's unfair and things will be fixed. Have faith. Wish her well! Send good vibes of no fear! Please!"
Meanwhile, last year, on May 5, 2019, Miley Cyrus screamed "free Britney" during a concert. Cyrus voiced her support during a performance of her hit "Party in the U.S.A.," in which she name-drops the Princess of Pop in the lyrics.
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Estate planning is all about protecting your loved ones by planning a smooth transfer of your assets to your heirs. It's about giving you peace of mind knowing your heirs are protected and will receive the legacy you intended for them.
Although estate plans are customized, depending on unique personal circumstances, the main benefits of implementing an estate strategy are basically the same. Specific estate planning needs are determined by your age, relationship, family status, and, of course, your accumulated assets, even if these are minimum at present. The point is that estate planning can help everyone achieve these common goals:
- Manage your legacy.
- Avoid or minimize family disagreements.
- Ensure a smooth wealth transfer.
Learn more about the What, What, Who, and How of Estate Planning in this infographic.


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Size - 4.22 long. Location - West Java, Indonesia. Age - Pliocene-Miocene - Appx 4-7 million years old. Remarks - Beautiful colors on this sharply serrated 4.22 long fossil megalodon shark tooth found in West Java, Indonesia.
100% authentic with no repair or restoration. 99% of the teeth we sell are new to the market and have not been bought from other dealers or shopped around at shows. Does it really matter whether I found a particular tooth or someone else did if you like it and the price is fair?So what you are seeing here has not been offered before and you will be either the 2nd or 3rd owner of a very cool and collectible piece of history. However our products are priced quite fairly and usually you will still pay less (often considerably less) for a tooth from us even after paying duty than from most other sellers so keep that in mind when purchasing.
This description is copyrighted (2022, megalodonteeth. Com) and may not be reproduced either in part or whole for use in other auctions or for any other means. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Rocks, Fossils & Minerals\Fossils\Vertebrates\Shark Teeth". The seller is "benedeni" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.


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In 1914, during the months of July, August and September, Ned Huff was working in the woods of northern Lake County. He was not a logger, but a botanist cataloging the early flora of Minnesota. During this time period, Professor Ned Huff (respectfully referred to as Ned from this point forward) collected approximately 250 plant specimens from the North Kawishiwi and South Kawishiwi River area. On July 6, 1914, he made the first collection of purple meadow-rue (Thalictrum revolutum) in Minnesota. Typical of the time period, specific information relative to the plant's location and associated habitat was vague. We were basically provided the date, the river's name and "swamp" for the habitat description. Such brevity of detail presents an added challenge to botanists attempting to relocate a historic plant discovery.
It appears that purple meadow-rue was not collected again in the state until June 24, 2008, when it was observed by Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS) staff growing along a small, open canopied stream in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in St. Louis County. The species was growing with tall meadow-rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum), a commonly occurring plant in the area. Both species pretty much appear identical and it is not until careful observations are made with a hand lens that one might detect tiny, stalked glands on the undersides of the leaves and portions of the inflorescence. These glands are present on purple meadow-rue and absent on tall meadow-rue. Follow-up work back at the lab using a microscope with higher magnification and good side lighting aids in observing the glands and provides more confidence in species identification.
On June 18, 2012 a return trip was made to the North Kawishiwi River in pursuit of Ned's long lost purple meadow-rue. Heavy storms were in the forecast and the skies were dark and threatening as my partner and I began our paddle into the wilderness. There was nothing leisurely about our paddling and portaging as we had our sights set on a campsite that would provide us our perceived botanical vantage in the days ahead. Upon reaching the campsite, the tents and tarps went up quickly and, as if on cue, the storm let loose. Our first day of botanizing was spent hunkered beneath the tarp observing the forest and all its flora toss in the wind and soak itself in some 8 cm of rainfall.
In the days that followed, we approached every patch of meadow-rue we could find. No potential purple meadow-rue was going to evade our efforts. We soon were reminded just how common, the common tall meadow-rue actually was in the area. As we waded into each new patch of Thalictrum, we would swing up our hand lens and begin to look for those tiny glands. Find a plant, snip a leaf, stretch it out over your finger, find the best backlighting, and peering through the lens look for the glands. "I see flat hairs." "These hairs are short." "These ones are longer and many of the hairs are divided into segments." "Are these glands?" After several days of intensely doing this it was as if we were standing in a field of poppies and not quite as confident of what all we were seeing. We would often share our leaves with one another and ask for second opinion. Yes, we were having fun in the bugs but maintaining focus and keeping an eye on the prize. We were determined and not going to let Ned down in our pursuits. In some sense, we wanted to find a purple meadow-rue and allow ourselves to be transported back in time those hundred years, to somehow stand there in the swamp with Ned and the long lost purple meadow-rue bridging time and space with a moment of euphoria.
On June 23rd, in the mid-morning, we landed in our canoe along the shores of the river and got out to inspect another patch of meadow-rue. Leaf samples from the immediate shoreline all appeared to be within the range of hairiness of those sampled previously on our trip. As we looked closely at a leaf from a plant maybe 2.5 meters inland from the water line, there was some uncertainty about what we were observing. "These look different." The bottom of the leaf had very short hairs that appeared to possibly have some swollen knobs or glands at their tips. But things were small and difficult to clearly see so no definitive identifications were derived. We collected a plant, made some notes about it, and later that day arranged it in our plant press mentally registering it as being suspect. From that time on during our trip, we never knew for sure if we had found Thalictrum revolutum. We did say though that other than the "one" we had in our press, we had not seen any other purple meadow-rue. As a result, there was no spontaneous celebrating, hooting or hollering that took place for finding our prized meadow-rue during our trip. What was ours was the genuine satisfaction that accompanies a day of good physical work in the wilderness, a diversity of specimens nicely arranged in the press, and time spent afield with a determined and kindred companion.
As for Ned Huff, my partner and I carried a ledger of the plants that the professor had collected during his 1914 excursions. At times during our trip we would read his species list aloud and acknowledge those species as we moved about our day of exploration. It provided both motivation and inspiration. We also read from his list one night after supper. It was at these times I felt our connection to Ned, a renewed passion for field botany, an appreciation and respect for time and ancestry, and hope that others will have the same opportunities to explore wild places in search of something as seemingly simple and yet beautiful as a flower. I understand that Ned was both a good botanist and noted educator on Minnesota plant life at the University (1906-1945). Seems to me we are still benefiting and learning from his many botanical contributions.
On July 13, 2012, MBS staff found another population of purple meadow-rue in the Bald Eagle Lake area of the BWCAW. Plants were growing in a black ash swamp along a small creek. Both the common tall meadow-rue and the purple meadow-rue were growing in close proximity to each other. This time we were able to detect the glands in the field and feel more confident in what we had found.
To my knowledge, these are the only documented locations of Thalictrum revolutum found in Minnesota with the exception of a collection from St. Louis County dated June 27, 1971. The voucher is located at the Bebb Herbarium - University of Oklahoma. The voucher (Siegler & Dusek DS 4511) provides few details but was collected from the Eveleth area near a lake. Its current status is unknown and future investigations seem warranted.
Special thanks go to M.J. Bach and D.L. Gerdes for being wonderful wilderness companions and especially for always being so willing to share their passions for ecology, learning and education; and to A. A. Reznicek of the University of Michigan Herbarium in Ann Arbor for providing determinations of our recent Thalictrum collections.
Additional MBS field observations can be found on the survey's web pages. Several suggestions to get you started at the site include: News from the Field and MBS Highlights.
Bartlett, S. L. The History of the Department of Botany 1889-1989. University of Minnesota.
Park, M. M. 1992. A Biosystematic Study of Thalictrum Section Leucoma (Ranunculaceae). Ph.D. dissertation. Pennsylvania State University.
Park, M. M. and D. Festerling Jr. 1997. Thalictrum. In Flora of North America North of Mexico, ed. Flora of North America Editorial Committee, 03:258-271. New York: Oxford University Press.
University of Minnesota - Bell Museum of Natural History. Specimen Database.
Voss, E. G. and A. A. Reznicek. 2012. Field manual of Michigan Flora. The University of Michigan Press. Ann Arbor.