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This video ad for the 2009 Yamaha R1 is not only the latest, but probably the greatest so far. It shows how the notorious literbike can be perfect both on the streets and on the track and it is simply an invitation to ride in the MotoGP style.
Because no Yamaha R1 fan is stranger to MotoGP, Yamaha Motor France offers, with the occasion of the Grand Prix of France (15-17 May), four limited edition replicas of the bikes raced by Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo.
Featuring nothing special apart from the racing paintjobs and a corresponsive free replica helmet, the bikes come with a price of 19,990 euros which translates into US$26,600.
Motorcycles can be personalized in many different ways, but one of the most facile ones to make a sports bike really your own is to turn it into a cat. This one is a tiger!
This Yamaha R1 couldn't have dreamed for a shinier career in the glamorous world of super sport motorcycles.
Sjaak Lucassen is a motorcycle adventurer who in March 2001 began a trip around the world that would end five years later. Sponsored by Clymer, he traveled through Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, North America and South America passing through the Amazon, Congo, China, Thailand, Sturgis as well as the Black Hills and more.
Definitely, the most impressive part about the ambitious rider's achievement is the fact that it didn't rode a BMW GS or a Kawasaki KLR, but the notorious Yamaha YZF-R1, a supersports motorcycle which, by its nature, has nothing to do with off-road traveling, desert and deep water crossing. So the bike was heavily modified for a challenge faced once in a lifetime, but it still remains an R1. For details regarding modifications and more, go to Sjaak Lucassen's website.
GP Motorsports builds motorcycle replicas with such accuracy that even the original designers would have troubles spotting the difference if there wasn't for some minor details included willfully. Take this M1-replica that they've built out of a 2008 Yamaha R1 for example. The only details that set it apart from the original thing are the "R1" logo on the fairing and filler panels below the tank.
There isn't much left of the original bike. In fact they only needed R1's frame on which they started to add unique components such as the forks which have been taking straight off Carlos Checa's 2003 GP bike. There is an Öhlins TTX shock and an R7 triple clamp, just to start your interest. Racefit have crafted the custom exhaust and Dymags provided the 16.5" carbon rims.
Featuring Superbike-spec, this replica costs approximately $65,000, but if customers can live without the racing engine and TTX suspensions, the price will be dramatically reduced to around $17,000 and you'll get the same reaction from people with enormously less costs.
The pictures speak for themselves…literally!
According to a video created by people with a well developed sense of observation, the all-new BMW S1000RR clearly resembles the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6. They based this comparison on the recently released first picture of the German bike and side view shot of the Japanese one and we must face the facts. "Several" elements such as the swingarm , heel guard, seat, tail, passenger pegs, fuel tank, windscreen, upper side fairing and front cowling are very similar.
BMW hasn't yet given a replica to the discrediting video and we reckon they'll keep it that way.
Yamaha Motor Europe has made a tradition from promoting their R1 models with the words of Valentino Rossi and the 2009 one couldn't have made an exception. Therefore in the promotional video, Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi refers to the revolutionary engine with the following: "this engine with the crossplane crankshaft gives an easy link between me and the bike, and at the same time provides a lot of power with great control".
Yamaha wasn't planning to wait for its AMA Supercross Lites opponents and then have the YZ250F launched as it knew exactly what the bike needed so that it would perform excellently in 2009. Refinements to the engine make it pull stronger across the rev range and the ones brought to the chassis result in a sharper steering and a better bump-absorbing bike.
In such a rapidly evolving industry, manufacturers do even the impossible to keep up the pace with competitors or to become benchmark themselves. But, especially in the super sport category, that often implies changing a model even though the market hasn't had enough of it. That is exactly what happened with the Yamaha R6, but this manufacturer made sure that it offers complete satisfaction for its customers and so the YZF-R6S appeared.


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School Counseling constitutes an excellent career for those wishing to work closely with children, parents, and fellow school personnel. It is an unusually fulfilling profession in that it offers the opportunity to positively assist students at the elementary, middle, or secondary school levels with personal, interpersonal, academic, and career development issues of vital importance, both in their current and later lives. Northeastern University is uniquely disposed and situated to provide an intensive graduate education in School Counseling by virtue of its commitment to academic excellence and as a longstanding leader in experiential learning. Also, its urban location and immediate access to local suburban communities offer the widest range of opportunities for engaging in a year-long, supervised practica in nearly any type of school setting. One may specialize in working with students at the kindergarten to middle school levels, those at the middle and senior high school levels, or become qualified to counsel at the K-12 levels. Upon completion of the 36-credit hour program, graduates are eligible for initial licensure in School Counseling in Massachusetts and in approximately 50% of the states in the nation; and by taking 12 additional credits (four 3-credit hour graduate courses) graduates can meet the most stringent standards in all states. (See Option #1 in Graduate Program Options.)

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Categories > Anime/Manga > Fruits Basket > Learning to Love the Smell
Learning to Love the Smell2 Reviews
Akito's thoughts on the illness which afflicts the "god."
A/N; This is just a little poem of Akito's thoughts. He's very sick and twisted, yet I still identify with her. And she's really pretty.
Learning to Love the Smell
(of Vomit in the Morning)
learning to love the smell of vomit
in the morning
it's pungent, sour odor signaling
i'm still alive
some grey dawns i smell it,
coming from another room
after a long night of discipline
it lets me know,
I was successful, power still in my hand
some putridly bright spring mornings
i wake up in it caked around me
and i am disgusted and humbled
while i wait to be rescued from my filth
i hate it,
it's gross,
but i learn to love the smell
it means i'm still alive


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of Lampeter township Lancaster county
In the name of God amen. I, Martha Rush, of Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, being old but of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following to wit:
I order all my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid.
I give all my linen and coverlets and blankets and quilts not on beds to my two daughters, Martha Weaver and Catharine Barr, to be equally divided between them by my executors and Catharine's share thereof to be for her sole and separate use so as not to become Subject to her husband's debts.
I order and direct that my daughter, Martha Weaver, shall have the right to live with her family in my house and have the use of my lot for one year from and after my decease.
After the expiration of one year from my decease I order my Executors to sell my house and five acres of land near Lampeter Square in said Township and give good title for the same---and also sell after my death all my other personal property, all my estate real and personal, whatsoever and wheresoever, except as before bequeathed, I direct to be divided into two equal shares: one equal half thereof, together with Fifty dollars of the other half, I give and bequeath to my near neighbour Abraham Herr and his heirs in trust that he place the same to interest or invest it other Securities during the life of my daughter Catharine, the wife of Abraham Barr Jun.r and pay her the clear yearly interest thereof during her life, taking her receipts which alone shall be sufficient discharges; the same to be for her sole and separate use so that neither principal nor interest shall ever be liable for the debts of her husband or subject to his controul [sic] or interference; and at the death of my daughter Catharine, the principal of said share shall go to be paid to her children, then living and to the lawful issue of any of them then dead per sterpes & their heirs in equal shares.
The remainder of the other half of my said estate after deducting from said half the fifty dollars aforesaid I give and bequeath to Joseph Weaver and his heirs in trust that he place the same to interest or invest it in other Securities during the life of my daughter, Martha Weaver, and pay her the clear yearly interest thereof during her life, for her sole and separate use so that the same shall never become liable to the debts, interference or controul [sic] of any future husband of said Martha whose receipts alone notwithstanding her coverture, shall be sufficient discharges – and at the death of the said Martha, the principal of said share so limited for her use shall go and be paid to her children then living and to the lawful issue of them dead, per Sterpes, and their heirs in equal shares.
And lastly I nominate, constitute and appoint my friends the said Joseph Weaver and Abraham Herr, to be the executors of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all other wills legacies and bequests by me heretofore made and declaring this and no other to be my last will and testament—In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal on the third day of November in the year of our Lord 1841.
Signed, Sealed, published, pronounced and
declared by the testatrix as and for her
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Game – Lego Batman 2: DC Super heroes
Your rating: (4 out of 5 stars)
Classification: G
Genre: Action adventure
Themes and values: Be a super hero and help those in trouble
Language: Nil
Violence/distressing scenes: Nil
I always wonder when I get a sequel copy to review if the game will be as good as the first. I found that Lego Batman 2:DC Super Heroes was the one that I was actually waiting for.
The biggest change in Lego Batman 2:DC Super Heroes is that the characters have the ability to talk, which means that they now can make their own stories.
Game-wise, Lego Batman 2:DC Super Heroes ticks all the right boxes. Due to the DC Super Heroes section of the title you know there are characters aplenty to play with; Superman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman and Lex Luthor to name a few of the 60 plus available.
Apart from that, not much has changed in this game so remember to read what the game is telling you and look for clues like colours changing etc. You still collect all the Lego goodies like gold bricks and Micro kits but don't worry about them until you master the flow of the game.
There is a multiplayer mode but single player is much more fun and in free play mode you can go crazy – use Superman as he makes getting all the goodies so much easier.
This is a great little game that will provide you with hours of fun and replay value for about $40.
About the author: Duncan Sharpe lives in Sydney with his beautiful wife Heike and two loving children. Duncan enjoys baseball and rugby when not writing reviews.


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Super trawler FAQs
Last updated 23 May 2013
The recent debate about the entry of a large boat to fish in the Commonwealth Small Pelagic Fishery (SPF) has sparked significant public interest. We hope the following information will help to inform those who would like to know more about this fishery and AFMA's role.
Helpful documents and publications
- 17 March 2013 – Simulation analysis of Jack Mackerel Stock Sizes, (Fulton E A, 2013) (PDF, 3.3MB)
- 13 March 2013 – Estimates of biomass and sustainable catch levels for the Eastern Jack Mackerel stock in the Small Pelagic Fishery (Word, 110kb)
- 18 September 2012 - AFMA response to Dr Andrew Wadsley's criticisms of fisheries science
- 10 September 2012 – Report by the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies in response to Dr Andrew Wadsley's criticisms of their science and Reanalysis of Neira egg density data.
- 3 September 2012 – Letter to the Canberra Times which remains unpublished.
- 23 August 2012 – Letter to TARFish responding to recreational fishing concerns.
- 21 August 2012 - Small Pelagic Fishery: General background to the scientific issues (PDF, 676kb) Seven of Australia's leading fisheries scientists have produced this paper in response to the public debate about this issue.
- Assessment of the fishery and the health of its fish stocks – Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) Fisheries Status Report 2010 – Small Pelagic Fishery
- United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (Fisheries and Aquaculture Department) information about midwater trawling.
- Application of daily egg production to estimate biomass of Jack Mackerel (Niera, 2011) (PDF, 1.6MB)
- April 2011 – Commonwealth Small Pelagic Fishery Assessment Report (PDF, 3MB)
Frequently asked questions
What is the issue?
What is the current status of the FV Margiris (FV Abel Tasman)?
How does AFMA ensure that fishing in the SPF is sustainable?
What sort of rules and regulations apply to boats in the fishery?
How much fishing is happening in the fishery now?
Why does AFMA consider that its fisheries management is best practice?
What is the state of the science used for managing the SPF?
What is the status of fish stocks in the fishery?
How does AFMA limit the amount of fish that can be taken from the fishery?
What does AFMA consider in setting catches?
What are the total allowable catch limits in the Small Pelagic Fishery?
How do the total allowable catches for this fishery compare?
Why did the Jack Mackerel (East) catch limit increase for 2012-2013?
Do environmental and recreational sectors have a say in the catch limits?
Are State issues considered?
How is research funded and are their stock assessments planned for the coming years?
What is the effect of small pelagic catches on predator species such as tuna?
What does AFMA do to prevent localised depletion?
Why is the SPF only split into two management zones and not more?
What is the risk of SPF boats interacting with non-target species?
How are SPF boats required to minimise bycatch of protected species?
How do AFMA deal with fishing operations that break the rules?
What is the issue?
Seafish Tasmania, an Australian fishing company, intended to operate a large mid-water trawl freezer vessel in the Commonwealth Small Pelagic Fishery (SPF). The vessel was brought in from overseas and is larger than other fishing vessels operating in the Australian fishing zone.
What is the current status of the FV Margiris (FV Abel Tasman)?
When the Lithuanian-flagged FV Margiris was registered as an Australian-flagged vessel, under the Shipping Registration Act 1981 on 5 September 2012, it was re-named the FV Abel Tasman. The boat was docked in Port Lincoln for approximately six months.
On 20 September 2012, the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, the Hon. Tony Burke MP, issued the Interim (Small Pelagic Fishery) Declaration 2012 under section 390SD of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The Interim Declaration prevented the FV Abel Tasman and similar vessels operating in the fishery for a 60 day period while consultation was undertaken. On 19 November 2012 Minister Burke announced a 24 month ban on mid-water trawl freezer vessels, like the FV Abel Tasman while an expert panel undertakes an assessment of certain impacts of the activity.
On 25 February 2013, Minister Burke made a further interim declaration which prevented the FV Abel Tasman from operating as a freezing and processing vessel in the Small Pelagic Fishery for an initial period of 60 days while consultation with affected parties was carried out. On 26 April 2013, Minister Burke signed the Final (Small Pelagic Fishery) Declaration (No. 2) 2013 which prohibits declared mid-water trawl activities and fish processing activities in the SPF for a period of up to 24 months while an expert panel assesses the environmental impacts of those activities.
The FV Abel Tasman was de-registered as an Australian boat on 28 February 2013 and has since left Australian waters.
How does AFMA ensure that fishing in the SPF is sustainable?
As an independent government regulator, AFMA takes advice from Australian and internationally recognised scientists to set sustainable total allowable catches (TACs). TACs for target species in the fishery for the 2013-14 season are set at less than 7.5% of stock size. This is considered a precautionary approach and is more conservative than internationally accepted standards.
TACs are strictly enforced by AFMA using high tech systems to support compliance officers working both at sea and in ports. Information on compliance tools can be found on the Compliance page of the AFMA website (http://www.afma.gov.au/managing-our-fisheries/compliance-activities/).
This type of fishing, mid-water trawling, is a selective fishing method which means bycatch will be low. AFMA works closely with fishers to minimise bycatch and ensure wildlife isn't impacted. All Commonwealth operators are required to report any interactions in their fishing logbooks.
Scientific information shows localised depletion is unlikely to occur in the fishery. However, AFMA will continue to monitor the issue closely given the concerns raised in the community.
What sort of rules and regulations apply to boats in the fishery?
AFMA has strict regulations in place to ensure that all fishing operations, including those of large boats, are undertaken sustainably.
The fishery is managed through a strict quota system, which restricts the catch of each target species to sustainable levels. Operators in the fishery are allocated a share of the TAC limits for each target species, which can be transferred between operators. Smaller operators are able to fish the share of the quota they currently hold and the introduction of a large boat into the fishery would not affect their access.
All fishing vessels operating in the SPF are subject to rules including: being fitted with a GPS tracking system, carrying an AFMA observer, using a seal excluder device to prevent capture of seal and dolphins and strict TACs.
How much fishing is happening in the fishery now?
This resource is currently being lightly fished and over the past three fishing seasons, only 3% of the combined SPF TAC has been taken. This is because for most smaller vessels it is not economically viable to operate in the fishery. Smaller vessels without at-sea processing and freezer capacity need to return to port more often which increases fuel costs, reduces fishing time, affects product quality and also reduces their fishing range.
As small pelagic species are highly mobile, the ability for boats to move throughout the area of the fishery is important. Small pelagic species are a low-value product and the ability to freeze the catch straight away preserves the quality of the fish, so the product is suitable for human consumption and not just fishmeal. This adds value to the product.
Why does AFMA consider that its fisheries management is best practice?
Australia's fisheries management has been consistently ranked amongst the world's best in independent reports by international experts. One of the world's best known critics of fisheries management, Dr Daniel Pauly of the University of British Columbia, ranked Australian fisheries second out of 53 countries for environmental sustainability in his comparative assessment report.
This report included an assessment of a variety of areas of fisheries management including compliance with the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and compliance with international conventions for the conservation of seabirds and marine mammals, ecological and socio-economic aspects, quality of fisheries statistics and managing marine protected areas.
Australia was also ranked first for performance in protecting marine mammals and the government response in mitigating or preventing human-induced damage to marine mammal populations including those from fishing.
A report by the FAO also highlighted Australia's effective fisheries management including actions to rebuild overfished stocks. This has been evidenced in the ABARES fishery status reports where the number of fish stocks classified as overfished and/or subject to overfishing has fallen from 24 in 2005 to 4 in 2011. In contrast, the number of stocks classified as not overfished and not subject to overfishing increased from 19 to 56 in the same period.
Australia was also a driving force behind the development and implementation of the International Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, adopted by FAO members in 2001.
What is the state of the science used for managing the SPF?
AFMA uses the best available science to set TACs. Seven world leading Australian scientists have publicly supported the science in setting TACs in the fishery in their report titled The Commonwealth Small Pelagic Fishery: General background to the scientific issues (PDF, 673kb).
Recently, the science used to assess the stock size of jack mackerel in the fishery was independently reviewed. An ecosystem modeling study by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation indicated that spawning fish stock size used to set TACs was plausible given existing information and ecological understandings of the system.
SPF TACs are set according to the SPF Harvest Strategy. The strategy uses a tiered approach which recognises that where information on a species is limited, harvest rates should be set at a lower level. The strategy identifies that, once improved and more recent species information becomes available, primarily through stock assessment, harvest rates may be increased.
There will always be uncertainties in the biomass estimates and because of this, catch levels must be set at a safe level despite the uncertainties. This approach for dealing with uncertain information is precautionary and is applied in the SPF Harvest Strategy.
What is the status of fish stocks in the fishery?
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) Fishery Status Report 2011 lists all stocks of SPF species, except for Redbait west, as 'not overfished and not subject to overfishing'. Redbait west is assessed as 'uncertain' because limited information is available to assess its status. AFMA has set a low catch limit to reflect this uncertainty.
How does AFMA limit the amount of fish that can be taken from the fishery?
AFMA sets TAC limits for the fishery each year. TAC limits are restrictions on the total amount of fish (by weight) that can be taken from the fishery each season. The best available science is used to set these limits, and due to the importance of lower order species in the food chain, the TACs are set at precautionary levels in the SPF.
The TACs set for each target species in the fishery are divided up between the operators in the form of quota. The TAC doesn't change simply because the number or size of boats changes. Operators must inform AFMA of all catch landed. AFMA checks this information, to verify compliance with TACs for species and the quota holdings of operators. If operators are found to have caught more than their quota holdings, strict penalties apply.
What does AFMA consider in setting total allowable catches?
In setting the TAC each year, the AFMA Commission considers advice from the Small Pelagic Fishery Resource Assessment Group (SPFRAG), SEMAC and AFMA Management. Agreement amongst Resource Assessment Group and Management Advisory Committee members is not always unanimous and the AFMA Commission takes into consideration the views of all members when making its decisions.
The SPFRAG is made up of scientific, government industry and state members, as well as representatives from environmental and recreational sectors. The group provides its advice following consideration of the annual stock assessment prepared by scientists led by the South Australian Research and Development Institute, catch and effort trends, risks and other relevant factors.
SEMAC includes representatives from AFMA, resource assessment groups, states, industry bodies, scientists and economists. It also has representatives from the environment and recreational sectors. SEMAC considers the recommendations of the SPFRAG and makes its own TAC recommendations to the AFMA Commission.
The SPF Harvest Strategy specifies decision rules for setting sustainable TACs based on the level of information known about stocks. It uses a three tiered approach which allows higher potential catches where there is a higher level of information known about a stock. The SPF Harvest Strategy has been in place since 2008 and was last reviewed in 2012.
What are the total allowable catch limits in the Small Pelagic Fishery?
The table below outlines the total allowable catches (TACs) for the current season (1 May 2012 to 30 April 2013) and for previous seasons. The percentage of estimated spawning biomass also indicates what proportion of the fish population is allowed to be caught in the current fishing season.
|TAC (t) 2008-09
|TAC (t) 2009-10
|TAC (t) 2010-11
|TAC (t) 2011-12
|TAC (t) 2012-13
|TAC (t) 2013-14
|% of estimated spawning biomass in 2012-13
|Redbait East
|Redbait West
|Blue Mackerel East
|Blue Mackerel West
|Jack Mackerel East
|Jack Mackerel West
|Australian Sardine East
How do the total allowable catches for this fishery compare to other Commonwealth Fisheries?
The TACs set for species in the SPF for 2013-14 are all at or below 7.5% of the estimated spawning fish population. This is low compared to other Commonwealth fisheries, and is also considered conservative when compared to international standards for small pelagic fishes.
The TACs for 2013-14 are similar those set for 2012-13. The TACs for Blue Mackerel East and Australian Sardine East have increased slightly due to lower average state catches. TACs for all other species are the same or below the level set for 2012-13.
Why did the Jack Mackerel (East) catch limit increase for 2012-13?
The catch limit was increased because
This new estimate has been confirmed as plausible by independent reviews and ecosystem modeling undertaken by CSIRO. A summary of this supporting information can be found in the report, Estimates of biomass and sustainable catch levels for the Eastern Jack Mackerel stock in the Small Pelagic Fishery.
Do environmental and recreational sectors have a say in the catch limits?
The views of the environmental and recreational sectors were taken into account when developing the SPF Harvest Strategy and setting TACs for small pelagic species. Environmental and recreational members sit on SPFRAG and SEMAC. Both bodies provide advice to the AFMA Commission on Small Pelagic Fishery TACs.
Are State issues considered?
State catches are incorporated into the catch setting process. State representatives also attend meetings of the Small Pelagic Fishery Resource Assessment Group and the South East Management Advisory Committee to provide advice on state issues.
How is research funded and are there any stock assessments planned for the coming years?
SPF research is primarily funded by the fishing industry through fishing levies. Certain SPF research projects may be funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation or the AFMA Research Council.
The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation are considering a proposal from CSIRO to review the current harvest rates at different tiers in the SPF Harvest Strategy. This project will ensure that the individual species' productivities, life histories and roles in the food chain are taken into account.
In addition, AFMA continues to facilitate the annual stock assessment of this fishery which is used to assist in making catch limit decisions. This assessment is funded through fishing levies.
What is the effect of small pelagic catches on predator species such as tuna?
The SPF is unlikely to cause impacts on the feeding patterns of predators including through localised depletion. The main reason for this is that catch levels are set low, the food-web in the South East Australian marine ecosystem has been well studied, and predators (tuna, marine animals etc) and their pelagic prey are highly mobile.
The SPF Harvest Strategy recognises that small pelagic species like mackerel and redbait are an important component of the wider ecosystem, providing food for a range of species including larger fish, marine mammals and seabirds. TACs for these species are set at precautionary levels that take into consideration both the species' productivity and broader ecosystem impacts.
For the 2013-14 fishing season (from 1 May 2013) the TAC in the fishery for all species is less than 7.5% of the estimated spawning fish population. A study of the exploitation of small pelagic species by the international Lensfest Forage Fish Taskforce has indicated that fishing at levels less than approximately 20% of the stock's spawning biomass does not show evidence of negative effects on predator species or the broader ecosystem. The Lensfest report, Little Fish, Big Impact: Managing a crucial link in ocean food webs can be accessed on the Lensfest website.
Recent ecosystem studies concluded that, at the current catch rates in the SPF, the ecosystem impacts of fishing on small pelagic fish populations and their predators are low and the food-web in the SPF ecosystem has many different forage species. Compared to the annual consumption of some predators such as seals and tunas/billfish, the catch levels set for quota species in the SPF are low. For example, it is estimated that seals consume between 25,000 to 40,000 tonnes of Redbait alone per year.
What does AFMA do to prevent localised depletion?
Research and experience in similar fisheries both here and overseas suggests that there is a very low risk of localised depletion in the SPF. Given the highly mobile nature of small pelagic species any localised reductions in abundance are likely to be short term and impacts on local ecosystems are likely to be very limited.
The risk of localised depletion may be reduced by the introduction of larger boats that can range more widely throughout the fishery which stretches from southern Queensland to southern Western Australia (see map below).
The area of the small pelagic fishery is split into two management zones, east and west of longitude 146°30' East (roughly through the middle of Tasmania). Separate TACs are set for each zone which ensures that the quota for each species can not all be taken from one zone and reduces the potential for localised depletion to occur.
AFMA and fisheries scientists continue to monitor localised depletion in the fishery. Should evidence of localised depletion be detected additional management action will be taken.
Why is the SPF only split into two management zones and not more?
The SPF used to be split into four separate management zones, however scientific advice from three fisheries experts concluded that the four fishery zones were unlikely to reflect the natural delineation of these stocks.
An analysis of the literature on the biology, habitat and catches of target species was reviewed in a study published in 2008. This review suggests there is likely to be two major sub-populations of SPF species, one on the eastern seaboard including east Tasmania and another west of Tasmania across the Great Australian Bight and the Western Australia region. Based on these findings the report recommends the fishery should be managed as two separate stocks east and west of Tasmania separated by a line north and south directly through the center of Tasmania at 146°30′E longitude. The AFMA Commission agreed that the fishery be split into two zones, east and west of 146°30′E to more effectively manage the stock structure of SPF species.
In addition to the two management zones, there are specific areas within each of these zones that are closed to commercial fishing under the Commonwealth Marine Reserve network.
What is the risk of SPF boats interacting with non-target species?
Midwater trawling, is relatively selective, which means it has low levels of bycatch. This is evidenced by SPF observer data from 2001 to 2006 that found that mid-water trawl operators fishing adjacent to Tasmania caught minimal levels of non-target species.
AFMA implemented high levels of observer coverage in response to the accidental capture of dolphins in the SPF during 2004 and 2005. Voluntary measures were also adopted by operators to minimise the risk of interactions with dolphins. Since the measures were implemented, no dolphin captures have been reported by operators or observers.
How are SPF boats required to minimise bycatch of protected species?
When requested by AFMA, Commonwealth fishing boats must carry independent AFMA observers to monitor fishing activities and any impact on the marine environment. Observers collect biological data about fish and bycatch, which forms part of the scientific assessment used to decide sustainable TAC limits.
All SPF mid-water trawl boats must develop, carry and abide by vessel management plans tailored to each boat to minimise interactions with seabirds, seals and dolphins.
AFMA also requires mid-water trawl boats to use seal excluder devices to protect species such as seals and dolphins. AFMA routinely assesses and monitors seal excluder devices used on Commonwealth fishing boats.
How does AFMA deal with fishing operations that break the rules?
All Commonwealth-endorsed fishing vessels (concession holders) are subject to AFMA's national compliance and enforcement programs and monitoring arrangements.
AFMA has in place a range of monitoring programs and technologies which are used to monitor the activity of each of the vessels in the Commonwealth fleet:
- Vessel monitoring systems (VMS) – All Commonwealth-endorsed fishing vessels are required to fit and maintain a satellite based electronic VMS unit, which reports a vessel's position to AFMA in near-real time on a regular basis to ensure vessels are not fishing in closed areas.
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The Forest Kingdom - with values for the world
The Forest Kingdom - with values for the world is Minister for Rural Affairs Eskil Erlandsson's vision for creating conditions for new jobs related to Sweden's forests and, in so doing, helping economic development in the countryside and in small towns and villages. The vision is based on the sustainable use of forests and the coequal objectives of environment and production.
The Government sees great potential in forests. More than half of Sweden's area is forested and the forest industry employs more than 100 000 people, providing products from fuel and paper to furniture, housing and packaging. The forest gives us our largest export industry, with an export value of SEK 128 billion. It also accommodates values in the form of recreation, experiences and essential ecosystem services. And in the forest we also find nature's larder, with culinary ingredients such as game, wild berries and mushrooms.
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The Forest Kingdom vision is built up around a number of specially selected branches, which will form the basis of the work. The three initial branches of the Forest Kingdom - sustainable use of forests, processing and innovation, and experiences and recreation - have now been supplemented with an additional branch: Sweden in the world. These four branches are presented in the Forest Kingdom action plan, which is the result of contributions from people involved with forests all over Sweden.
Sustainable use of forests
The Forest Kingdom vision rests on the sustainable use of forests and is intended to help create conditions for increased production. At the same time, a balance will be maintained between the coequal forestry policy objectives of the environment and production. There is also scope in this area for issues such as sustainable production of biomass, the use of wood as a renewable material, the forest's importance for the climate, the timber trade, forest industry exports, ecosystem services, game management and more. The important issue of forestry skills provision is also addressed here, as is the Government's strategy for gender equality in the sector.
Processing and innovation
This area focuses on new ways to earn money from forests - from raw materials or from the living forest itself. It also encompasses the issue of increasing the degree of processing that takes place before timber is extracted from the forest. And it concerns stimulating development and innovation in green energy, new materials, wood-based products and wood construction, new technologies and more.
Experiences and recreation
The Forest Kingdom vision will widen the scope for experiences and activities, both within the tourist industry and for people who simply enjoy spending time in their local forests. Added value and innovation are key words. Areas to develop include, for example, angling and hunting as well as unique experiences - such as spending the night high up in a tree house or attending a concert in a forest glade.
Sweden in the world
Sweden has sound forestry expertise which can be of benefit to the rest of the world, in the form of both extensive exports and an active role in international forestry policy. By further developing technical know-how and products from forest raw materials, exports can grow even more. Sweden must also be well represented in international forums concerning forestry policy and disseminate knowledge about the Swedish forestry model of freedom with responsibility.


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In Scotland, Hibernian beat Dunfermline 4-0 last night to send the Pars crashing into the First Division. That means Ross County will come up to the Scottish Premier League to replace them.
The league championship was clinched long ago by Celtic due to the various problems Rangers have had, such as a 10 point deduction and massive question marks hanging over the future of the club. Back in November it looked like a certainty that Rangers were going to be 4 in a row champions and now it isn't even 100% certain they will retain their SPL place as there is another vote about rule changes on the 30th of this month that could cause Rangers to be handed draconian punishments by the other clubs despite the club in general not being at fault but the current owner, Craig Whyte being the person responsible. The club is on the verge of being sold to US tow truck tycoon Bill Miller yet the Scottish Football Association and Scottish Premier League seem to determined to punish the club further despite the debt problems and financial irregularities being caused by a combination of the previous David Murray ownership and Craig Whyte who has been banned for life from being involved in Scottish football. If Bill Miller takes over, then the club should have a clean slate and anything that was caused by previous ownership should be on their shoulders and not the club staff, players and supporters. The Scottish Football League side Livingston had a tyrant owner a few years ago who was bought out by concerned fans and the SFL punished the clubs for the sins of the previous owner by relegating them to the Third Division despite the new owners having clean hands in regards to the club finances.
Bill Miller is talking about creating a 'cocoon' company to take over Rangers which would basically be a new company and there is talk about massive points deductions, the league taking 75% of Rangers' league payments for three years and maybe not even allowing the club to play in the SPL but Division Three of the SFL.
This a ludicrous way to encourage teams not to end up in financial difficulty. Several possible owners have walked away because of this crazy business and it just seems like spiteful bile from clubs like Celtic who feel they have something to gain from a weak Rangers.
Rangers are the most decorated club in the world, having won more trophies than anyone else, more league championships (54) and more trebles (7) than anyone else and a 140 year history of massive success.
Anyone would want to risk the future of the biggest club in the country is mad. Even the most Celtic crazy fan must surely see that without the 4 marquee 'Old Firm' games per season, the Scottish game has practically no selling points. If Rangers should disappear or leave the SPL then the current lucrative TV contract isn't worth the paper it is written on and it could cause the SPL to become some really weak Irish style league with 2,000 crowds and no decent players.
Without either Old Firm club, the competition would fall apart. Instead of 50 and 60 thousand crowds at the biggest games, you would be lucky to get 15 to 20 thousand for the most important games at Celtic Park if there were no Rangers. Less than 20 years ago it looked almost certain that Celtic were history but they were bailed out at the last moment. They weren't even going to get the luxury of a prolonged period of administration as the Bank of Scotland were going to immediately liquidate the club at the time.


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Being a military spouse has a lot of benefits. You have guaranteed housing, food money, job stability, health insurance ... but all of that comes at the steep, steep price of having to often go it completely alone. If you get moved to a new location before your husband deploys, you can often feel really, really alone.
When you're pregnant, especially for the first time, in a new place, and your husband deploys, it can be really, really difficult. When you add in pregnancy hormones too, dealing with a lot of things like this alone can push stress or even depression into a whole new ballpark.
Many women who've done it many times before, myself included, have some tried and true tips to help you get through that first deployment.
1. Prepare yourself emotionally ahead of time. Especially if your husband has to do refit before deployment, it can almost feel like a horrible tease and like the whole separation is being drawn out. Try to let go of any arguments, or disagreements, and just make the best of any time you have together. Go to a favorite restaurant, cook a favorite meal, cuddle, and try to focus on the NOW instead of the deployment.
2. Set up items for emotional comfort. What got me through the first deployment was taking a shirt that smelled like my husband and putting it on a body pillow I'd cuddle up to when I slept. When it stopped smelling like him, I sprayed it with his cologne. Seems simple, but giving yourself comfort items for when you're really down is going to help. Try to figure out something special and small you can send with your husband as well.
3. Prepare for the initial breakdown. Whether you have to wait with your husband by a plane or drop him off and drive away, prepare in advance to hold tears back while driving, but to allow yourself to fall apart whenever you're finally home. See if you can't drop off kids with a relative to go do something fun while you go home and cry. You have to allow yourself to cry, and to get it out in a major way, but then you have to be ready and able to move on after that.
4. Hang out with people ... even strangers. If you're new to an area, definitely meet up with the other military wives. I know there are many stereotypes about how terrible they can be, and for many people, that stereotype proves very, very true. However, for many others, it doesn't at all, and you have an automatic, built-in support system. Also check out mom groups with similar style moms. If you plan on breastfeeding, a once-a-month La Leche League meeting can help you not only prepare for the baby, but get a chance to meet new people.
5. Get out of the house as often as possible. I used to write a grocery list, and then rewrite it on four pieces of paper, so I'd have it broken down enough to have a reason to leave the house every single day. Consider taking some classes, like prenatal yoga ... things that, unlike birthing classes, don't necessarily focus on having your partner.
6. Remember you do have people to turn to. Ombudsmen aren't just for technical help, but can be there just as an ear or a shoulder to cry on if you need them. Take advantage of it. Also know there are counselors available at no cost, even religious if you want, if you feel you're having a really hard time dealing. There's no shame in admitting you struggle.
7. Communicate with your husband about everything. Even if it seems inane, he wants to hear it or read it in a letter. Write all your name ideas for the baby, the symptoms you're dealing with, include pictures of your growing tummy if you can. Just because he's not there doesn't mean you can't try to involve him. If you're incredibly lucky, you can talk to him on Skype and he can see your belly move and grow.
8. Try to enjoy it. I know this sounds weird, but try to think about certain "freedoms" you have while your husband is gone. For example, if he hates Chinese food, get it as often as you like. If he really despises watching America's Next Top Model, now is the time to rent or borrow the entire seasons and watch them all the way through. Try to find things you enjoy but he doesn't, and take that time to do those things for yourself.
There's many, many more resources out there, and tips for surviving deployments, especially when you're alone. Each branch and station varies, so your experience will, too. It's hard, and often people say, "I couldn't do it." But when you can choose between being apart from your husband for months, or being divorced and never with him, the choice is obvious -- just find a way to survive, and you'll be okay.
Military moms, do you have any advice for first-timers on how to get through a deployment?
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After 7 deployments, I can't say it gets easier, you just learn how to handle it. I was pregnant for one of those deployments and gave birth in the middle of one. My children have never known a year when Dad was home the entire time. I'm lucky, my husband is deployed 6-8 months at a time every 6-8 months.
If you can go home and need to, go. There is nothing wrong with heading back to comfortable surroundings at a time when you need the most support.
Get a doula. Doulas can give you so much support when your husband isn't there. A doula can also go with you to childbirth classes and be your go-to for all things pregnancy and child birth related.
Keep a journal. I keep a journal with me everywhere I go. I write every little thing in it and highlight specific things I want to talk about with my husband. I have found that our conversations are more engaging. The first couple of deployments we'd get on the phone and it would be "I miss you, I love you, Are you ok?" And it was very depressing. I never know when he'll call or iChat in so I want the conversations we have to be engaging and a real conversation.
You can volunteer to meet other people. Helping others while making friends is a great way to go.
It wasn't technically a deployment, but my hubby was stationed in Korea for the last 6 months of my pregnancy and the first six months of our twins' lives. He did manage to make it home for the birth. We were not expecting when we made the decision for him to complete one year unaccompanied, instead of 3 years, if I went with him. Anyway, I survived in a very similar fashion.
1.) I continued to work (until 34 weeks). Hands down, best thing I did for survival. I cannot imagine what would have happened if I had sat at home, by myself everyday!
2.) I made a new friend. She had been simply a friendly acquaintance before, but she was my lifeline during the pregnancy! Being military, old friends and family were far away. She went to appointments with me, planned an awesome baby shower, and was never more than a phone call away.
3.) I went to yoga classes and my bowling league, as much for comapny as for exercise. Okay, it was also for the shock factor (bowling a 200+ while 36 weeks pregnant with twins!)
4.) Hubby and I mostly talked on aol video chat. We never got into Skype, but same idea. Usually, the first thing he would ask for was to see "the belly".
5.) Part of me enjoyed it. Part of me always enjoys being alone during deployments, simply because I can do what I want, on my schedule. Plus, I think he would have smothered me if he was home. I missed him, of course, but we all got through it!
We are as strong as we need to be.
I'm the wife of a soldier. Phil will be deploying again in a few weeks. :( Wanted to say that I love this article!
Great article, Christie! We've been through 10 deployments, two of which were during pregnancies, and my husband had to miss the birth of our second child. All of the things you mentioned were things I learned along the way. Another thing I learned is that setting a goal was a bit help to me during deployment. Having a goal to work towards helped keep my mind off of the fact that my husband was gone, and gave me something to look forward to sharing with him when he returned. For example, I gave up Coke during one of the deployments (that took place shortly after I had given birth to our 3rd child), started working out, and lost 30 pounds while he was away. It can be any type of goal... working out, reading more, starting a new hobby, finishing a project you've been procrastinating on, you name it!
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Also your Family Support Center and FRGs are there for you... Use them! The Air Force Base I used to work at had a program once a quarter for expectant parents called Buddles for Babies (it was open to all branches too!) A 1 day class that covers the basics and what's available to you plus a nifty gift bag full of goodies.
Thanks daisygirl913! I have only about 7 weeks left and the hubs is supposed to arrive home (for 15 days) in time for the birth but you never know! I may need a doula!
I have continued to work full time and while it would be NICE to be able to stay at home and catch up on sleep and get the house ready for baby instead of work, I know I would be so lonely and depressed.
Thanks for the article and all the support!


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Posted on March 26, 2013 by glenn
TweetNo doubt some of you are in Palm Springs this week for the annual Esri BP Summit and the Dev Summit where team Esri will be showcasing their latest solution offerings and sharing their roadmap for the future… those of … Continue reading →
Too Busy to Tweet? If @astro_ron can do it from space then you have no excuse!
Posted on March 11, 2013 by glenn
TweetSo, you say that you're simply too busy to tweet, re-tweet, or reply to a tweet eh?? Humbug… if @astro_ron can do it from the ISS then any excuse you give me for your lack of engagement is just downright … Continue reading →
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One person is dead after running off the road and crashing into a tree just after 1 a.m. Wednesday morning in Fayetteville, according to authorities.
Fayetteville police responded to the 2700 block of Ramsey Street in reference to a single-car accident. Police believe the 2012 Chrysler driven by Terrance Murray Smith, 43, was traveling on Ramsey Street when it veered off the road before slamming into a tree.
Smith was the only person in the car and was deceased on scene.
Traffic was completely blocked in both directions on Ramsey Street from Eastwood Avenue to Circle Court, but both lanes of Ramsey Street are now back open.
The crash is under investigation.
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Those quote from LMA suggest that my "Letter to Aldridge" on the blog is only reinforcement, not a requirement.
He's aware of the stakes. They alll are. We all are too.
Make it personal, be smart and win this thing
Thanks Shalamar.
I'm fully aware we can lose this series; i just hope it's not at home. We have had our season end the past two years in Game 6, last year at home. Let's go all out and force a Game 7 to put some pressure on the Mavericks. We've come to far not to!
I'm with you guys. I feel the team will be motivated to come out swinging tomorrow night. The players and the fans won't settle for anything less than a win.
I sure hope so. Uprise to fans and ROLL ON BLAZERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's either now or "next year". The Trail Blazers has to show the Mavericks and everyone else what they got as a team.
Almost game-time! I'm anxious to see how the team responds
I'm really looking forward to this game. It seems like Nate has surprises in mind... should be really interesting and fun!
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Okay I try to respond to every comment but like sometimes I get so many 'thank you for the fav[s]' and such I just sometimes delete everything out of my inbox.
So, sorry if I don't respond to you or anything.
Hello loves~
Ah, uh. I'm a lovesick writer, and a rather shitty artist. Eheh.
I do llama for llama, and if you watch me I'm probably gonna sit for a few minutes and blush because someone out there in the world thinks I'm actually worthy of a watch omg.
I don't thank people for faves because I watch a lot of people and honestly I don't have too much time with school and homework and trying to not be crap at art.
I have a Tumblr blog, slendiebeast.tumblr.com/
uh ask Slendie things and submit pictures of food.
I love music and my bunnies and reading, though I never get the chance to read anymore which is bullshit.


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Pantyhose for Your Man?!
These are not your mama's pantyhose. They are hose for men -- and it's NOT a fetish.
Robin Hood and Napoleon wore them, and maybe soon (but hopefully not), your man will wear them too: mantyhose. We aren't kidding.
The creator of E-mancipate, a project dedicated to encouraging the 'men wearing pantyhose' trend, says wearing pantyhose "stimulates blood flow, supports climate control, combats chafe and makes the legs look smoother and nicer." Lots of distributors are creating hose specifically designed for men, they even make thigh-highs. Can you imagine, "Honey, can I borrow your hose today?" O.M.G.
OMG!!! This has got to be a JOKE!!!
what??? I would DIE if my man started wearing panty hose-that is crazy..right?
Oh that's just wrong on so many levels…
i guess it's ok for like, when you're going skiing but omg..NO
Only if my man worked at hooters….lol
Didn't Joe Namath advertise them in the 70s?
He look nice! I like it!
Who cares!!! This is going to be a MANS clothing revolution and you ladies can shove it or embrace it just as we have over the last 40 years!
I agree this is horrible. Bout as bad as women wearing pants. I mean can't the genders just stay to their own clothing.
I'm a guy and I wear medium support pantyhose and there great for varicose veins and leg support, if the flip flop and jean wearer's don't like it that's really to bad because that's a fashion issue all in itself.


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College Mini-Conference – Atlanta 2014
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Online registration is now closed. However, you will be able to register onsite.
The College of Service Operations is hosting a mini-conference on Thursday May 8, 2014 in honor of the 25th anniversary of POMS. The event will be held one day before the main POMS conference at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis hotel, the site of the main POMS conference. The mini-conference will include talks by:
John Sparrow, Director of BoardWalk Consulting and former VP and General Manager of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Tammy Farley, President of Rainmaker Group
Paul Snyder, VP of Corporate Responsibility-Sustainability at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
In the afternoon we will visit Delta's Engine Maintenance Services Operations. Attendees must be registered online by April 15 to attend the Delta tour.
The mini-conference starts at 10am and includes lunch and a networking reception at the hotel after the Delta tour.
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Published on August 8th, 2013 | by Philip Bates
How To Build A TARDIS
How do you build a TARDIS? Well, if you ask the Doctor, he'll shake his head sadly and say, 'they were grown, not built.' He's not very helpful really, but maybe he's just worried about the human race advancing too far.
So the most we can do is build a blue box that can't get you to the year 5.5/apple/26, isn't powered by the Eye of Harmony, and can't be utilised by a living planetoid to try to get from a bubble universe into our main one. Still reading? Good.
The idea of having your very own TARDIS is a pretty darn cool one anyway, don't you think? And for those who want to build one, the TARDIS Builders website is perfect, detailing both the consistently-iconic exterior and the ever-in-flux interior. BBC News' Technology Correspondent, Mark Ward, has explored this cult fascination, introducing us to Yoz, who has built a TARDIS in her living room! She says:
"It seems natural to me to want to have a TARDIS. I could not stop thinking about it and the only solution, the only way to get this idea out of my head, was to build it. To do it."
Her ideal TARDIS is the one piloted by Fifth Doctor, Peter Davison; building it has taken her about a year – and it's still not finished, as she explains:
"I'm still not entirely happy with it. The final stage is to make it dirty so it looks like it has been used."
Head over to TARDIS Builders and you'll discover a wonderful world of dedication and love. There are floor plans, fan creations, specific details about roundels (that's an anorak topic, yes, but then if you're on Kasterborous, you're probably a bit of an anorak), TARDIS sightings, prop building, tutorials… In fact, I'm pretty sure the site is bigger on the inside.
The current TARDIS interior, which debuted in The Snowmen, was designed by Michael Pickwoad, who has been working on the series since 2010's A Christmas Carol. He told Ward:
"The colours have changed and it's now slightly bluer than it was. If I was to do another one, another box, we might paint it a different hue of the same colour."
That set is now open to the public (well, as long as you book in advance) as part of a Doctor Who Experience tour until late August. It's also the console room that will appear in the 50th anniversary special in November and, presumably, the place where – blub – the Eleventh Doctor will regenerate at Christmas.
Kasterborous Associate Editor, Brian A. Terranova is a keen prop maker and cosplayer; his Facebook profile is littered with beautiful photos of, say, the Tenth Doctor's sonic screwdriver, fob watches, the First Doctor's library card, that crystal thing that Turlough uses to communicate with the Black Guardian – and then some. Head over and have a look!
You can read Mark Ward's full report here, and don't forget to head over to TARDIS Builders to explore.
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Look, I know this is a really nit-picky thing – but every time the official BBC website insists on writing it "Tardis" instead of "TARDIS", I have a little geek-cringe.
Isn't the current BBC policy to write all acronyms as lower case. I'm sure I heard that somewhere.
Also, while I'm at it am I the only one who doesn't like the chunky fat TARDIS of the modern era?
I'd love the TARDIS to return to the similar dimensions of the 80s box, or even better look more like a real Mackenzie-Trench police box and for the first time ever actually look like it was made from concrete like in real life.
I agree, every time the Doctor regenerates the Tardis exterior seems to look a bit bigger. I remember when I saw the first location shots of Matt in costume with the Tardis thinking that it looked the same size as a 3 bed detached house. Of course it could just be that they are casting ever smaller Doctors but I don't remember Sylvester having this problem!
I loved the 80s Tardis design closely followed by the McGann version. Worst ever was the Williams era one complete with tacky revolving police car light but the whole show looked tacky and sh*t for the most part between 1977 and 1979.
To be fair the revolving light is only in Horns of Nimon I think….but I know what you mean! I have a bit of a soft spot for the Williams era though….
McGann version is great – Richard Hudolin's work on the exterior prop and interior are my favourites probably, thinking about it.
I once saw what I was told was Peter Cushing's TARDIS prop and if it was the real deal it was tiny too. I liked the idea of making the 2010 version look like the movie version but it's time for a change, I feel.
It's a real niggle for me, the 2005 onwards chunky TARDIS prop. The reasoning was, by Ed Thomas,as designer, I believe, that the 80s version was "too dainty" and it was made chunky to look like it could travel through time. As if looking chunky makes a wooden box seem more likely to travel through time. The whole point of a TARDIS disguise is to NOT make it look like a time machine. The mind boggles.
As the current interior is a vast improvement over the prior iterations could Michael Pickwoad turn his skill to the exterior of the world's most iconic time machine and give it the attention it deserves in this anniversary year?
They were not all made of concrete.Mostly the scottish ones
I found a website a while back of this guy who built a very precise replica 70s/80s Tardis and had it in a room in his house. It was against the wall and what he did was knock the wall through behind it into the next room which he converted into a faithful season 18 console room. He had video clips showing it all and 360 views on his site and it was incredible.
I think if I had the time and resources and above all money, I'd love a TARDIS control room in my house. I think I'd be tempted to make my own desktop theme than base it on any one that appeared in the series..


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Exceptional new Huntington home with million dollar views in the private gated section CCR.Hand scraped nailed down wood flooring, Study w/bookcases and beamed ceiling. Open floor plan with fantastic kitchen. Contrasting island,upgraded granite,pot filler and stunning tile detail. Cathedral ceiling in family room w/beams and cast stone fireplace. Master w/sitting area. Mstr bath has rain head shower w/body sprayer. Wonderful location. Enjoy the peacefulness of lake living and a gorgeous home!
Stunning 1 story in beautiful Cross Creek Ranch with pool sized yard! 4 bed 3 full bath. Designer colors thru out this immaculate home. Formal living & dining w/wood. Family room features a cast stone fireplace. Island kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops & 42'' cabinets. Study and/or gameroom w/French doors. Master w/ gleaming hardwood, granite counter tops & 2 large closets. Covered patio & yard large enough for pool! This show stopper will not last!
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Incredible commercial opportunity in the fastest growing county in the USA, Fort Bend, and rapidly expanding town of Fulshear. This is nine city lots with frontage on 3 streets, FM 359, 1st St. and Wilson St. is perfect land for retail, commercial. Property owner is NOW ready to sell. One of a kind, 65,000+ square foot land parcel ready for you to build your business and take advantage of the growth in Fulshear. Property sides art gallery, ice cream / candy store, across from Wallis State Bank.
Perhaps the finest property in Ft. Bend County! A grand statement, but is ideally located at the end of a quiet tree lined road and is what most dream of when you think of Texas! Open the gate and witness the majesty of nature with 28-acres covered in mature trees and spectacular, pastoral views. It also overlooks the Brazos River! Here, the serenity is broken only by the sound of the wind rustling through the trees. It is fully fenced and includes a 42x60 metal barn and is Ag Exempt
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Just Be
While I love to discuss fashion and clothing - sometimes it's important to dig a little deeper. We need to critique and explore why fat fashion is important - and why diversity in fashion is critical. I touched on this briefly last year when I posted about queer fashion and how androgyny in queer fashion is often skewed to masculine clothing (femmes are rarely read as androgynous - which is a serious misinterpretation in my opinion).
Recently a reader asked me - if fat people push themselves into the public eye, are we alienating ourselves by giving people a chance to notice we are different. She said, "Im not saying we should be quiet or non existent, but should we not just BE?"
JUST BE. This statement gave me pause. For how many years did I try to hide my fatness? How long did I attempt to go unnoticed by the general public. The problem is, you cannot hide fat. Fat people are noticed and scrutinized constantly. It's not as if we are invisible. But have we been treated humanely? We live in a society that does not respect fat bodies. They want us to be invisible but we are not.
Fat bloggers are displaying ourselves in fatkinis, we're posting photos of plus size clothing worn in fashionable ways and we are demanding to accepted. My fat body is here as a reminder that all of us deserve respect and great fashion. To Just Be a fat person is itself a political act - you don't have to be posing in a dress on a blog to make waves.
And speaking of political acts and fat bodies, I highly recommend you read these much deeper posts by my friends…
Let's Talk Fatkinis by Erin at Zero Style - in where she delves into the etymology of the word fatkini and what it means to be fat and show fat
What Does Diversity Look Like in Fashion by Nicolette Mason - in where she critiques the Harpar's Bazzar Diversity in Fashion spread
The Iconic Dress - photo by Terry Mac Namara 2003
Nicolette Mason asked the femme group what are our iconic pieces of clothing. This is mine. I found this dress in a vintage shop in 2002 and instantly fell in love. It was the first real piece in my femme wardrobe and I loved it especially in this photoshoot shot by Terry Mac Namara in 2003.
Other pieces that really made me ME include: my Hole t-shirt that I bought at their show in 1993, a teal brocade custom corset made for me by my friend heather, a lace long sleeve button up shirt that I wore throughout most of high school and well into my 20s (I wish it still fit/I still had it)
So excited to share the cover of Plus Model Magazine's December Issue with Gabi!
Isn't it awesome that there are so many fierce fat women in the world?


text: How to make the most of London for your startup 12 April 12 by Tamas Locher Tweet Shutterstock.com This article was taken from the May 2012 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by subscribing online.There is a consensus among European investors and entrepreneurs that London, Berlin and Stockholm are in the lead when it comes to enticing the next generation of web entrepreneurs. Recently, London has attracted companies such as Qriously, Brainient, UberVU and our company LOOKK to relocate their HQ. Most of these firms are small, generating only a couple of million in revenue or less, but some will become big businesses in the coming years, employing dozens, even hundreds of people.There are many reasons for relocation but most of them we all share. For our industry, London is hugely relevant as one of the major fashion capitals. With great connections to Paris and New York, this makes it the epicentre. Qriously was driven by a similar reason for relocating in their particular industry. London attracts talent, the true drivers of early-stage companies, for cultural and quality-of-life reasons as well as for business opportunities. A healthy tech sector needs job mobility -- and a liberal migration policy. London has that.The vast majority of the European venture-capital industry is in London. Investors prefer to have early-stage companies especially close, but the investors are hardly likely to move to where their companies are. Naturally, it's the companies that need to move closer.Once a critical number of entrepreneurs, investors and service suppliers operate within a given geographical area, an ecosystem is born. London has reached this critical mass. A striving ecosystem has the potential to incubate the next generation of multibillion-dollar companies. London is in a strong position to produce a bunch of these businesses in the next few years. This will then trigger the next phases -- when enough entrepreneurs have the experience and money to plough back into the ecosystem. This will then trigger the next phase -- when multiple entrepreneurs can plough back into the ecosystem. This is the first moment when a serious comparison with Silicon Valley will start to make sense.Tamas Locher is cofounder and CEO of LOOKK Image: Shutterstock.com Edited by Dan Smith Comments Read more on How To Build A Winning Startup 'How To Build A Winning Startup' -- A Wired magazine How To special, with guides and advice for entrepreneurs Magazine Welcome to Wired's Startup How To Special Magazine How to cash in on a trend: Niklas Zennström explains Magazine Moonfruit's Wendy Tan White: How to pivot your startup if necessary Magazine How to create a global brand from the UK Magazine Sherry Coutu: Your startup's moment has come Magazine Gil Penchina: Risk it, and risk it again Read more on How To guides Wired's collection of How To guides, from how to make a 3D cinema to how to beat a polygraph test Technology How to make your own wind turbine Science How to do a full body workout in seven minutes Technology How to build an app clone Technology How to take tilt-shift photographs Science How to swing a chaotic pendulum Technology How to make an LED flower Latest on wired.co.uk


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AMERICA/CHILE - "Family, public education and well-paid job," the concern of the Church
Santiago (Agenzia Fides) - "We are concerned about the present and the future of our country," say the Bishops of Chile in a statement published at the end of their 105th Plenary Assembly held last week.
"We invite all believers to pray for peace and justice, understanding and cooperation among peoples and for the issues that are currently the concern of everyone, especially us pastors: the minimum wage, trade union disputes, public education, the family and respect for life."
The document expresses the joy of the Catholic community for the newly-elected Pope Francis and the commitment to pray for his mission. Given the strong participation of priests from different parts of the Country, the bishops also expressed the desire to "walk together with the priests in the work of evangelization in this time of mission." (CE) (Agenzia Fides 15/04/2013)
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