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Located in a mature coconut grove, fronting a crescent-shaped beach, Amanwella is a seaside resort offering 30 contemporary suites, each with private plunge pool and terrace.
The resort's suites are linked by pathways along a landscaped rise with beach and ocean views. Guests can relax on the expansive terrace surrounding the main pool or on the soft sand beach.
The popular seaside town of Tangalle is situated nearby and a short stroll will reveal village life and Sri Lanka's diverse flora and fauna.
Why &Beyond Recommends this Property
- The views of the bay are exceptional from this retreat. It is also the perfect base from which to explore nearby Tangalle.
This incredible 10-day Sri Lanka tour offers exceptional cultural, wildlife and beach excursions in three of Sri Lanka's most iconic destinations.
Embrace the very best of Sri Lanka and the Maldives on this exceptional 10-day cultural and idyllic beach adventure.
Nestled in a village in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Ulagalla Resort collides a previous era with the modern comforts of the present.
Ceylon Tea Trails is Sri Lanka's first Relais & Chateaux resort
Colombo is the largest city on the island and is the industrial and cultural capital of Sri Lanka.
An important and established Buddhist site, Kandy was formerly known as the city of Senkadagalapura.
Jetwing Vil Uyana is situated among reed beds and paddy fields and over the first man-made lake since the era of Parakramabahu I.
Pollonaruwa is the second oldest Sri Lankan kingdom. It was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I.
The picturesque and sacred city of Anuradhapura was Sri Lanka's political and religious capital, flourishing for 1 300 years before being abandoned.
Deep in the very heart of the 'tea country' is the bustling town of Hatton, which is about 130 kilometres from the capital of Colombo.
Of all the National Parks in Sri Lanka, Yala National Park affords the greatest opportunities to view the country's beautiful assortment of wildlife.
A spectacular destination for diving, snorkelling and swimming enthusiasts – the large bay of Tangalle is one of Sri Lanka's most popular attractions.
A vibrant city that embraces its ancient and colonial past, Galle is renowned for its spectacular fortifications.


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ALBANY, Ga. -- An Albany man told police Sunday morning he was struck not once, but twice, by a vehicle.
Contralus Brown, 23, told officers with the Albany Police Department that he was struck by Mark Kelley, 27, twice while Kelley was driving his red 1992 Ford Bronco.
According to the victim, Brown and Kelley had just ended a brief verbal altercation around 2 a.m. Sunday when Kelley hit Brown with his vehicle on the 400 block of Station Crossing Drive.
After striking Brown twice, Kelley fled the scene in the Ford Bronco, Brown said in his statement to officers.
Brown sustained minor injuries from the collision and was taken for treatment to a hospital by a family member.
Authorities said the case has been forwarded to investigations. No charges have been filed, and no arrests have been made.
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Systemic biomarkers of inflammation and haemostasis in patients with chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate mediators of inflammation and haemostasis in patients with chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis (CNPA), a locally, destructive process of the lung due to invasion by Aspergillus species.
Measurements of selected biomarkers in 10 patients with CNPA and 19 healthy, matched controls were performed with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and multiplex methodology. The gene expressions of relevant biomarkers were analyzed with real-time quantitative RT-PCR.
Increased concentrations of circulating mediators of inflammation interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, RANTES, TNF-α, ICAM-1 and mediators involved in endothelial activation and thrombosis (vWF, TF and PAI-1) were observed in patients with CNPA. The concentration of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 was increased both in plasma and in PBMC in the patient population. The gene expression of CD40L was decreased in PBMC from the patient group, accompanied by decreased concentrations of soluble (s) CD40L in the circulation.
The proinflammatory response against Aspergillus may be counteracted by reduced CD40L and sCD40L, as well as increased IL-10, which may compromise the immune response against Aspergillus in patients with CNPA.
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ABSTRACT: Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) is a group of consuming diseases usually presenting with prolonged and relapsing cough, dyspnoea and weight loss. Acute symptoms such as haemoptysis and bronchial or pulmonary haemorrhage may occasionally occur. CPA affects patients with underlying pulmonary conditions, for example, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or mycobacteriosis or common immunosuppressive conditions such as diabetes. Precise epidemiology is unknown, and while prevalence is considered low the chronic and relapsing nature of the disease challenges the treating physician. Diagnostics largely rely on serologic Aspergillus precipitins and findings on thoracic computed tomography. The latter are manifold comprising cavity formation, pleural involvement and sometimes aspergilloma. Other markers for aspergillosis are less helpful, in part due to the non- or semi-invasive nature of these forms of Aspergillus infection. Various antifungals were shown to be effective in CPA treatment. Azoles are the most frequently applied antifungals in the outpatient setting, but are now compromised by findings of Aspergillus resistance. Long-term prognosis is not fully elucidated and may be driven by the underlying morbidities. Prospective registry-type studies may be suitable to systematically broaden our CPA knowledge base. This article gives an overview of the available literature and proposes a clinical working algorithm for CPA management.Mycoses 12/2013; 57(5). DOI:10.1111/myc.12152 · 2.24 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: item page Item Page Preface 1 6. Aspergillosis in animals 91 1.Introduction 4 6.1. Aspergillosis in dogs 91 2.Historical 5 6.2. Aspergillosis in cats 94 3. Nomenclature and classification 11 6.3. Aspergillosis in horses 96 4. Description of important aspergilli 17 6.4. Aspergillosis in cattle 98 4.1. Aspergillus Section Restricti 17 6.5. Aspergillosis in Sheep and goats 100 4.2. Aspergillus Section Cervini 18 6.6. Aspergillosis in pigs 104 4.3. Aspergillus section Nigri 19 6.7. Aspergillosis in camels 104 4.4. Aspergillus section Candidi 23 6.8. Aspergillosis in American bisons 105 4.5. Aspergillus section Usti 25 6.9. Aspergillosis in monkeys 106 4.6. Aspergillus section Versicolores 26 6.10. Aspergillosis in deers 106 4.7. Aspergillus section Sparsi 30 6.11. Aspergillosis in rabbits 107 4.8.Aspergillus Section: Aspergillus 31 6.12. Aspergillosis in guinea-pigs 108 4.9. Aspergillus section Terrei 35 4.13. Aspergillosis in lesser blind mole rats 108 4. 10. Aspergillus Section Flavipedes 36 6.14. Aspergillosis in dolphins 109 4. 11. Section: Circumdati 39 7. Aspergillosis in birds 110 4. 12. Aspergillus section Flavi 40 7. 1. Aspergillosis in poultry 110 4.13. Aspergillus Section: Cremei 45 7.2. Aspergillosis in wild birds: 112 4.14. Aspergillus section Fumigati 46 7.2.1. Aspergillosis in penguins 112 4. 15. Aspergillus Section:Clavati 49 7.2.2. Aspergillosis in parrots 114 4. 16. Aspergillus Section:Nidulantes 50 7.2.3. Aspergillosis in quails 115 4. 17. Aspergillus Section:Ornati 52 7.2.4. Aspergillosis in ostrich 116 4. 18. Aspergillus sect. Aeni 52 7.2.5. Aspergillosis in red-tailed hawk 117 5. Aspergillosis in man 7.2.6. Aspergillosis in Red-billed Toucan 117 5.1. Pulmonary aspergillosis 7.2.7. Aspergillosis in Snow Owl 118 5.2. Cerebral aspergillosis 71 7.2.8. Aspergillosis in Goshawk 118 5.3. Cutaneous aspergillosis 73 7.2.9. Aspergillosis in Cormorants 119 5.4. Aspergillus Onychomycosis 75 7.2.10. Aspergillosis in swans 119 5. 5. Ocular aspergillosis 76 7.2.11. Aspergillosis in kiwi 120 5.6. Aspergillus sinusitis 78 8. Laboratory diagnosis of aspergillosis 123 5.7. Paranasal sinuses aspergillosis 79 8.1. Direct microscopic examination 123 5.8. Otoaspergillosis 81 8.2. Isolation and identification 128 5.9. Aspergillus endocarditis 82 8.3.Molecuar identification of aspergilli 132 5.10. Aspergillus thyroiditis 84 8.4. Serological techniques 135 5.11. Hepatic aspergillosis 85 9. Treatment of aspergillosis 140 5.12. Gastrointestinal aspergillosis 86 10. References 143 5.13. Urinary tract aspergillosis 87 5.13. Aspergillus osteomyelitis 88
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ABSTRACT: Venous crisis represents the most common complication in flap surgery and often results in flap failure. The gold standard for free flap monitoring is frequent clinical examination. The current study examined the systemic inflammatory response during the immediate post-operative period following flap venous crisis. Superficial epigastric artery perforator flap transplantation was performed in a total of 30 rabbits. Fifteen animals received venous obstruction by vein ligation (venous crisis group, n = 15) and others were sham treated (control group, n = 15). Venous thrombosis was examined by immunohistochemistry staining. Plasma levels of inflammatory response markers (IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, and C-reactive protein) and thrombosis biomarkers (von Willebrand factor and tissue factor) were measured at 0, 2, and 4 h post-operation by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The mRNA levels of relevant biomarkers in the flap were analyzed with quantitative real-time PCR. Flap histopathological examination showed erythrocyte and neutrophil aggregations in venous lumen and erythrocyte diapedesis. At 8 h post-operation, serious edema and fibrinoid necrosis were observed and the venous lumen was almost blocked by thrombus. The venous crisis group had higher plasma levels of IL-8, TNF-α, and thrombosis biomarkers. Vein ligation also increased the mRNA levels of IL-8, TNF-α, C-reactive protein, von Willebrand factor, and tissue factor in the flap. No significant change in IL-6 levels was observed between the control group and the venous crisis group. Flap venous crisis was accompanied by the increase in a number of inflammatory and thrombosis markers, both in the peripheral blood and the flaps.Inflammation 12/2014; 38(1). DOI:10.1007/s10753-014-0033-9 · 2.21 Impact Factor


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Confusion over Obamacare, shutdown hysteria and continued partisan discord have yielded results: Public anger at the federal government is at the highest point on record. So says a Pew Research Center survey gauging the ire and frustration of Americans. Some are angrier than others: "Anger is most palpable among conservative Republicans — 41 percent say they are angry at the federal government, the highest among any partisan group," the research says.
The number is 26 percent among the general public and 18 percent among liberal Democrats, and 50 percent among Republicans who support the tea party.
No one should be surprised by this reaction, since a concerted effort by the White House, Democratic leadership and a sympathetic liberal media has vilified Republicans. The phrase "reckless and irresponsible" has been repeatedly employed by President Obama and his staff in the past week to describe the GOP. This too has yielded results. Recent polls reveal that Americans have been persuaded to "blame" Republicans for trying to defang the Affordable Care Act, though Republicans argue they are the ones who tried to find a compromise and to protect their fellow citizens both as consumers and as citizens from an unwieldy, unpredictable law.
Is it a fauxdown or a showdown? Leave it to a crisis, either real or manufactured, to produce its own signature journalism.
Among the most popular one-word descriptions in the press during the last 24 hours before a government shutdown in any form: showdown, staredown, standoff, ping-pong, brinkmanship, blinkmanship, stalemate, cliffhanger, deadlock.
Crisis is in the eye of the beholder. The most popular adjective in news coverage: "looming." The shutdown has been looming, as far as the press is concerned, for many weeks.
Interpretive headlines of note in the past 24 hours: "Shutdown could be shock therapy" (CNN); "Threat of shutdown is windfall for political fundraisers (the Los Angeles Times); "GOP flunks hostage-taking 101" (The Washington Post); "Boehner won't blink" (MSNBC); "Reid is rigid" (Fox News); "GOP's touch-the-stove moment" (Politico); "The suicidal shutdown" (Daily Beast); "National Zoo panda cam would go dark in a shutdown" (ABC News); and "Shutdown or no shutdown, Ted Cruz wins" (Bloomberg).
Democrats and the press have drummed up hysteria over a government shutdown for weeks, though a Justice Department legal analysis has deemed the term "entirely inaccurate," as the safety of the public and security of the nation will never be compromised. "Such a lapse in funding would be neither catastrophic nor unprecedented. There have been 17 funding gaps just since 1977, ranging in duration from one to 21 days," says Hans A. von Spakovsky, legal analyst for the Heritage Foundation.
"It is certainly true that 'nonessential' federal employees will be furloughed. But so many federal employees are considered 'essential' that when President Bill Clinton vetoed a continuing resolution in November 1995 in a dispute with Newt Gingrich over a balanced budget and welfare reform, only about 800,000 out of a total of almost 4.5 million federal employees were furloughed," Mr. von Spakovsky points out.
"National parks probably will be closed because they are not considered essential, and there is little doubt that President Obama will shut down other highly visible but nonessential government offices in order to annoy as many members of the ordinary public as possible, while shifting the blame for the shutdown to Republicans and away from his unreasonable refusal to negotiate," the analyst continues.
"The danger doesn't come from a temporary lapse in government funding. The danger comes from implementing a shoddy, burdensome, expensive program to nationalize health care and refusing to reduce out-of-control spending," he adds.
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With Fassbender a blank patsy in one corner, and Diaz and Bardem hot-blooded horror shows in another, none of the actors or characters of The Counselor ever seem to exist together ...
Katey Rich - Guardian [UK]
"The Counselor" must have looked great on paper, but you can't believe a word of it.
Ann Hornaday - Washington Post
Ultimately, this dull tour of a thieving, primal underworld is just a lot of high-talking hogwash.
Joe Neumaier - New York Daily News
The narrative twists itself into pretzels trying to stay ahead of the audience.
Michael Phillips - Chicago Tribune
This tony crime thriller exploits the brutality of the Central American drug trade for shock value but transpires mainly in the cool, moneyed world of the callous rich.
J. R. Jones - Chicago Reader
It's an OK movie that seems like it should have been a great one, but falls well short of that mark.
Bill Goodykoontz - Arizona Republic
Cormac McCarthy's first original script is nearly all dialogue, but it's a lousy story, ineptly constructed and rendered far too difficult to follow.
Peter Debruge - Variety
The only joy is in a horrified desire to see what craziness happens next.
Kate Erbland - Film.com
Despite its scaldingly hot cast and formidable writer/director combination, The Counselor is simply not a very likable or gratifying film. In fact, it's a bummer.
Todd McCarthy - Hollywood Reporter
Wait, who IS this guy? Where did he come from? Did I miss something?
Jocelyn Noveck - Associated Press
Plays like a parody of a Cormac McCarthy adaptation...It's derivative nonsense.
Mary F. Pols - TIME Magazine
Even with all of McCarthy's undeniably intelligent consideration of the underlying issues of the world in which people like this exist, he never gives us a reason to want to visit it.
Brian Tallerico - HollywoodChicago.com
The Counselor is a very bad film, and I suspect that a lot of the actors knew that already as they did their work. It lacks clarity, plausibility, suspense, and purpose.
David Thomson - The New Republic
It doesn't add up to much, but it's an entertaining journey.
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul) - St. Paul Pioneer Press
No amount of needless chatter can quite dilute the power of The Counselor's grim endgame, especially given the way its writer and director conspire to keep the threat offscreen, like some terrible, unseen force of nature.
A.A. Dowd - AV Club
You wait for "The Counselor" to get started and finally realize it never will - but you can, at least, enjoy the pictures.
Moira MacDonald - Seattle Times
An odd yet fascinating extension to [Cormac McCarthy's] violent literary oeuvre.
Justin Craig - FoxNews.com
An unsettling anti-noir with surrealist comic tinges.
Marc Savlov - Austin Chronicle
It's as if 'Man Of Steel' was ninety minutes of supervillians sh*t-talking Superman, then casually sticking kryptonite in his face without even pretending it's a surprise.
Gabe Toro - The Playlist
A stack of "scene work" that will keep acting classes thrumming for years.
Jordan Hoffman - ScreenCrush
I never thought a movie with this pedigree would remind me of 'Dawson's Creek.'
Matt Pais - RedEye
Life may be meaningless, but Cameron Diaz doing the (commando) splits on your windshield makes for a momentary distraction. I think we can all agree on that.
Peter Canavese - Groucho Reviews
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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
July 2013
Outside of the Forbidden City
Beijing hutong cooking class
September 2012
Sweet and sour pork
Preparation of Peking Roast Duck
May 2011
Preparation of Peking Roast Duck
Visiting the Pandas
March 2011
Giant Panda: Lunchtime at the zoo
Lama Temple
March 2011
Lama Temple
Marble Boat, Summer Palace
March 2011
Marble Boat, Summer Palace
Great Wall of China
February 2011
Before I started climbing up the Great Wall
Forbidden City
February 2011
Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square
February 2011
Tiananmen Square: Entrance to the Forbidden City
Forbidden City
September 2010
Forbidden City
The Tienanmen Gate
April 2010
As seen from the entrance to the underpass under Chang'An avenue on the Tienanmea Square side, we see the beautiful Tienanmen Gate with Mao's portrait front and center.
Shenwumen Gate
April 2010
After seeing the Palace Museum, we came out on the north side through this gate. Above my head you can see the sign that reads, "The Palace Museum."
On the way down
April 2010
On the way down from the Great Wall, I came across this weapons rack and even some terracotta warriors and I just had to take a picture with them.
Cooking Class
July 2015
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I like how they are designed. Too bad they don't have them in size 11.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Party Time
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- ally (the ruffled lace) said...
what a beautiful blog xx
- February 24, 2012 at 12:15 AM
- Joelle :: Something Charming said...
That necklace is just fabulous! And hope you have fun on your trip!
- February 24, 2012 at 12:16 AM
- smk053078 said...
I will be in my PJs on the couch too!! Judging all the fashion like I am someting "special". ;) Have a great weekend!!
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- Mae said...
no glamorous plans for me...I'll be working. hope you have a fabulous weekend, enjoy the R&R!
and that green dress...oh my!
- February 24, 2012 at 1:50 AM
- Ashley {styleash} said...
I love the green dress paired with leopard in the heels. Have an amazing weekend with the hubby!
- February 24, 2012 at 8:43 AM
- briannelee said...
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- Lindsay K {lastyearoftwentysomething} said...
Love that color green mixed with black and gold! Great outfit! Havea fun weekend with your hubs! :)
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- Nicole Rene said...
That dress is so fun with the furry vest! And I am loving that necklace!!!! It's fabulous & I am such a fan of bulky BAM jewelry! :) haha!
Have a fun weekend! I'm jealous... I could so go for a weekend getaway but I will be working all weekend!
- February 24, 2012 at 9:36 AM
- Clare Christine said...
Those shoes are out of this world!! You will definitely be an LA fashionista sporting that to an Oscar party! Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Friday!
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- February 24, 2012 at 10:35 AM
- Nat said...
Love this outfit! I will be in my pj's with some wine just drooling over all the gorgeous dresses!
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- Emily said...
love the look of this entire outfit!! that shade of green is so lovely and the necklace is so fun!! hope you have a great weekend!! xoxo
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- Meg {henninglove} said...
oh i love your outfit!! that dress is exiquisite
- February 24, 2012 at 12:26 PM
- Alexa said...
Adore that green dress and all of the pretty accessories you've chosen! Happy weekend, Eileen!
- February 24, 2012 at 12:31 PM
- Laura said...
Love the colour of the dress!
Happy Friday :)
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- February 24, 2012 at 3:01 PM
- Jessica @ O. Alouette said...
Love the heels and the dress!
- February 24, 2012 at 4:12 PM
- Urban Nester said...
I just found your blog! Your posts are so creative and inspiring! I also write a style blog, and I'm so glad I found yours!
xo. molly
- February 24, 2012 at 6:46 PM
- Stephanie said...
I love those shoes!!!! Hope you have a great getaway!
- February 24, 2012 at 11:02 PM
- {av} | {long distance loving} said...
I'm right there with you lady--I'll be on the couch in pj's ;) love this outfit so much! hope you enjoy some much deserved time together with your hubby! xoxo {av}
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Wow, what an amazing ensemble you´ve put together! Love the green and black combo, it´s wonderful! Hope you had an amazing getaway with your man :) And I´m happy to be your new follower, your blog is amazing!
xx Ivana
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Tom Kendall from the Permaculture Research Institute Sunshine Coast talks about and shows the site of the new Permaculture Research Institute Luganville, Vanuatu. The site is surveyed by Tom, Dani, Anne and Meriem and they are determining the location of the first swale, the house and gardens. Follow us on www.permacultureluganville.org. Inaugural PDC course 30… Read more »
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Permaculture Design Practicum with Rhamis Kent, Owen Hablutzel and Mustafa F. Bakir
This course is organized by TPAE (Permaculture Research Institute of Turkey). Date: 31 August – 3 September 2015 Location: Dedetepe Ecological Farm, Çanakkale Seriously interested in design and consulting? This course is for you! In this 4-day intensive course, PRI's best three will teach you how to successfully implement your permaculture designs. Having worked as… Read more »
Energy Globe Award
National ENERGY GLOBE Award Jordan 2015 Has been won by Geoff Lawton and The Permaculture Research Institute for the Permaculture sites featured in Greening/Re-Greening the Desert "To be honored with this award is a great recognition of our work for a better environment and motivates us to continue our endeavors in the future" Geoff Lawton,… Read more »
PRI Luganville, Set Up Stage 1
Tom and Zaia Kendall from PRI Sunshine Coast join Daniele Bettini, Anne Blanc and Meriem Kadiri to set up the Permaculture Research Institute Luganville in Vanuatu. The Permaculture Research Institute Luganville volunteers, with Aunty Lyn Tom and I arrived in Port Vila Sunday afternoon and went to our accommodation. We settled in and got prepared… Read more »
Latest 3 Months of Practical Work & Learning at PRI Sunshine Coast
The importance of the demonstration, research and education we are a part of at PRI Sunshine Coast becomes more and more obvious when we look at the current challenging situations all around the world, the daily worrying news of war, exploitation and destruction. The evidence to act cannot be overlooked any longer and I think… Read more »
Permaculture – A Real Education for Children
After writing The Permaculture Student (www.thepermaculturestudent.com), I soon realized that just having a permaculture class in traditional schools wasn't enough, we needed schools that were entirely dedicated to teaching permaculture to children the full academic year and not in summer. In my research and education, I also have come to realize that we cannot force… Read more »
The Importance of a Defined Edge
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Final Day ! – Help us Set Up PRI Luganville, Vanuatu
We are nearing the deadline of our Vanuatu fundraiser (less than one day!) and to give things a boost we decided to auction 3 PDC courses on Ebay! The courses will be taught by Tom Kendall of PRI Sunshine Coast, in Luganville, Vanuatu in 2016 and bidding starts at $750, or Buy It Now is… Read more »
Closed Cycle Permaculture Systems
PRI Practical Diploma student Roman Eisenkoelbl talks about his diploma experience and some of the closed cycle systems at PRI Sunshine Coast. Video filmed and edited by Pier Galetti, volunteer at the Permaculture Research Institute Sunshine Coast. http://www.permaculturesunshinecoast.org
PDC (Permaculture Design Certificate) Antica Masseria dell'Alta Murgia Altamura
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"Perma-Tech" Renewable Energy Course
This "Perma-Tech" Renewable Energy Course is no ordinary offering by any means! On completion, you will gain a multi-faceted view of how to design and construct an advanced next generation solar power system and be able to relate to others on how to do the same; In other words, it is a " Solar Trainers… Read more »
Kinship Urban Farm
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The dismal science is detail-laden, so it's easy to glaze over at talk of federal reserve policy and forget the impact it has on your life. That's why I'm a big fan of the graphical representation. Unsure of what a few percentage points one way or the other means? Me, too. Pictures! I want pictures!
Hence the effect of this graph of new home sales nationwide. If the economy were that Cliffhanger game from The Price is Right, our little Bavarian climber would be tumbling down those little red lines, bonking his head on each red step.
We knew the housing market was bad. The image shows how bad. This is in concordance with local data, too, as hundreds of new homes are selling for tens of thousands less than the initial list price.
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Designed by SLO Architecture, Harvest Dome is a floating, diaphanous orb built for the New York City waterways. A 24-foot diameter cupola made from over 450 reclaimed umbrellas, and floating on 128 empty two-liter soda bottles. Harvest Dome reveals a circadian cycle of tides at the northern tip of Manhattan, home to one of the islands last remaining saltmarshes. The Harvest Dome was funded by a MCAF grant from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.
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When the Honolulu Museum of Art approached Tadpole Studio to find a creative solution to replace their existing parking attendant booth, Tadpole Studio responded to the challenge with a design that utilizes discarded metal bed frames frequently found at Honolulu's curbsides. In Honolulu, garbage collection includes large bulky items, and as a result, unwanted furniture and appliances can often be found on the street. The resulting structure is an excellent approach of using recycled materials to create smart designs solutions.
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... book our flights from Recife to Rio for next week. We walked to the travel agent up near the supermarket around the corner and got flights for 158reais each. We enquired about bus tickets to Natal but they said they only do flights and to talk to the shopping centre and try there. We walked in the heat for half an hour and got to the shopping centre where the company with a booth there told us there was only one bus a day which left at 1230 and took 10 hours. Not ...
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... our dinner supplies and decided to just grab a few things as we decided to go for a little date night down on the water. Leesh whipped up a small salad and we walked down to the fish market. On the way, we checked out the night markets and grabbed out bus tickets to Jericoacoara for 75reais before walking what seemed like forever, before finally finding the small blue stalls selling fresh seafood. We grabbed a kilo of prawns for 35reais ...
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Jay currently builds concert, tenor and baritone ukuleles. While the majority of Lichty instruments are built for custom orders, this is the page where you will find a limited selection of currently available handmade ukuleles for sale. What is really special about these "non-custom" instruments is that Jay worked in the shop building each with whatever combination of woods and designs he felt personally inspired to craft. There are no "standard Lichty models" to choose from. The results are always heirloom quality instruments that are stunning visually and acoustically. You could be playing one of these beauties in just a few days! Feel free to call Jay (828-817-1460) or to email him if you have any questions. See currently available guitars at the Handmade Acoustic Guitars for Sale page.
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Yours are truly MAGNIFICENT instruments and they make me more committed to do my best to have ukulele people see and hear them. Lichty Ukuleles continuously redefine QUALITY and push that horizon farther still. My experience and knowledge of ukulele tell me yours rates among the very best I've ever seen or played. – Hawaiian ukulele player and ambassador Kimo Hussey
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* Sorry folks , there are currently no new Lichty Ukuleles for sale though we have two very special lightly used ukulele available *
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While you can rarely find a used Lichty Guitar or Ukulele on the market, these special ukuleles has only been played a few times and are now up for sale. We are making these available on our website to help out one of our favorite customers. These custom instruments were crafted as a part of a special multi-instrument project. The buyer wanted a series of instruments, each with his favorite combination of woods – Ziricote and Carpathian Spruce. In other words – Jay built a matching collection. Our friend Dan, who ordered these custom ukuleles, is so totally in love with several of the other custom Lichty's he owns that he has played this one very little. He'd like for them to be out in the world and being enjoyed and played.
Get in touch if you'd like to talk to Jay about these instruments.
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Features: Long scale concert ukulele, ziricote back, sides and headplate, Carpathian spruce top, mahogany neck, ebony radiused fretboard with koa binding, ebony bridge, koa body binding, slotted headstock, side soundport, ziricote rosette
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Features: Ziricote back, sides and headplate, Carpathian spruce top, mahogany neck, koa binding, ebony radiused fretboard with koa binding, ebony bridge, slotted headstock, side soundport, wooden rosette, K&K pick-up, Ameritage case
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I'll Never Fall in Love Again (Burt Bacharach/Hal David)
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MIAMI - "The Situation" will soon be showing off more than just his abs: Mike Sorrentino, who stars in MTV's hit reality show "Jersey Shore," has teamed up with Miami-based Dilligaf by Bohica Bill to launch a couture line.
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The line — to be called Dilligaf Couture by the Sitch — will debut in July and will consist of T-shirts, sweat shirts and accessories. The items will feature his own artwork and the brand's acronym Dilligaf.
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The clothing will be available online and in retail stores throughout the country. Prices will range from $39 to $79 per item.
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Time-Based Art Festival 2013
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Republican Sen. Dean Heller has won a re-election squeaker in Nevada, besting Democratic Rep. Shelley Berkley by just 12,137 votes.
The race was too close to call Tuesday evening, but with 100 percent of precincts counted, Mr. Heller held 45.91 percent of the vote to Mrs. Berkley's 44.69 percent. A third candidate, the Independent American Party's David Vanderbeek, took 4.88 percent of the vote.
A fourth ballot option, "None of these candidates," won 4.51 percent of the total, according to figures posted by the Nevada secretary of state.
The victory was a rare bright spot on a night in which Republican hopes of perhaps seizing control of the Senate were dashed, despite far more Democrats facing the voters than Republicans. With one Senate race in North Dakota still undecided, Democrats appear poised to expand their working majority in the chamber by one or two seats, when left-leaning independents are included.
Mr. Heller avoided the fate of candidates trying to hold Republican-held seats in states such as Massachusetts, Missouri and Indiana, who all lost Tuesday night, although Mrs. Berkley made the race closer than many polls had suggested.
"I am so grateful to our team of volunteers who knocked on doors, made phone calls and dedicated so many long, hard hours to achieve victory tonight," said Mr. Heller in a statement Wednesday after his victory. "This was a hard fought campaign, and I would also like to thank Congresswoman Berkley for her service to our state and to our country."
Mr. Heller won every county except Clark County, home of Las Vegas, which makes up 70 percent of the state's population. Mrs. Berkley, who represents Las Vegas in Congress, took 34 percent of the vote in Clark County to Mr. Heller's 28 percent.
But her Clark County lead wasn't enough to offset his advantage in Washoe County, the state's second-largest county, and the state's smaller rural counties.
Mrs. Berkley, who trailed by several points in the polls through most of the campaign, may have been buoyed by President Obama, who won Nevada by a margin of 52 to 46 percentage points.


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Hotel close to everything in BozemanPosted Sep 23, 2015
Pros: Clean, modern facilities. Good location. Nice to have wifi included, TV channel selection was good.
Cons: The laundry service could do a better job of quality control - need to insure that any bed linens or bath towels are 100% free of stains.
Location: Close to the highway, to good restaurants and to downtown.
Good, comfortable hotel, reasonable prices, nice breakfast service, friendly staff. Didn't have a chance to use the pool but it looked very well kept and inviting.
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Close to West YellowstonePosted Sep 15, 2015
Pros: Close to park entrance
Cons: Make the check in policy similar to all hotels.
Careful: Hotel required check only after 3 pm and before 7 pm, or pay an additional $30.
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Bad customer service.Posted Sep 14, 2015
Checked in for a one night stay to run a marathon at 7am. Asked for late check out and was told noon was the latest we could stay. Needed a shower after the race so I had to pay for another night. Got back to our room at 2pm and ut hadn't been cleaned yet. Was told when I asked for late check out the rooms had to be cleaned by 3. We didn't have new towels. Had to go to the pool to pick up towels to shower. Loaded with holes!!! When I checked out I asked why I had to pay when our room hadn't been cleaned I was told it will be cleaned by 3 and we are short handed. She assured me that If the keys weren't turned in by noon the computer automatically charged another day. I asked to pay a fee for later check out but not a whole night. Not an option. "Their computer can't do that" I know they weren't full. I think paying an extra fee for a latest check out would have been reasonable, paying another day when our room hasn't been touched seemed excessive. I won't stay here again. Not impressed. At some point people need to be able to make a decision instead of the canned "the computer won't let me" reply.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Texas
Excellent hotelPosted Sep 14, 2015
What do you need to have said? It's a nice new clean facility.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted Sep 12, 2015
Convenient location to both the airport, the interstate & beautiful downtown Bozeman
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Posted Sep 9, 2015
Good for an overnight stay. Not much expected. Nice pool and hot tub. Mattress is below average.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Colorado
Comfortable hotel for a quick stayPosted Aug 28, 2015
Pros: The price
Cons: The breakfast room was very warm.They also could have real half and half or creamer for the coffee.
Location: Everything is close in Bozemen. Easy access to the interstate and the university.
This hotel was clean and comfortable. Close to downtown with easy access to the interstate. The price was very reasonable and we are already booked for another trip.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Seattle, Wa
Nice hotel. Located near shopping facilities.Posted Aug 27, 2015
Driving or walking in the area is nice. Close to shopping centers, corner stores, interstate and restaurant's. Hospitality all around.
for Familiesby A verified traveler
Nice hotel, close to MSUPosted Aug 23, 2015
Pros: Rooms, cleanliness, breakfast and price.
Cons: We were placed in a handicap room which had absolutely zero counter space in the bathroom, which we didn't care for.
Location: Good for MSU parents.
Hotel was nice and clean. Good continental breakfast. Would stay there again.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Dropping daughter at collegePosted Aug 21, 2015
2nd time at the hotel, price was right and will stay again if I return.


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Ok so first oil change was easy. Used a Fram oil filter remover the one that attaches to a 3/8 ratchet filter came off easy and loads of room to work the ratchet. Used large zip lock bag trick to keep the steering components clean. So I go to fill her up first filled the filter about 300ml, then first 5l jug then another 1 litre and then another 300 ml. So now I got 6.6 l of Pennzoil Platinum in her turn her over look for leaks all is good give a shot of gas then turn her off. Wait 15 min so oil drains down clean up everything now 30 minutes later I go to check her level
was missing oil
had to add another 700 ml. I don't know about you guys but 7.3 l over 6.6 l is a lot to be off that's a 12% difference. Not that I mind I prefer more oil as long as it is not passed the full mark.
So we all set out for a drive 200km later get home get the bugs off her man I thought my rubicon was bad with bugs lol check the oil again and is dead on still. Anyone else have to put more than 6.6l in to bring her up to the full mark on the dip stick?
That is a strange one, and although I haven't done my first oil change yet, I did notice I was over full when I checked my oil after getting it home from the dealer.
I removed around 250ml, which isn't a lot but I personally think I could have removed another 100ml easily and still been at the full mark.
I will keep an eye on how much I need when I do my first one but was planning on adding 6.6L's myself.
Thanks for the heads up.
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Box plot of expression levels of different sets ordered by conservation level. The plot illustrates that the sets are different from each other in terms of expression level. P-value denotes the result from pair-wised t-test.
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I've had 6 before my current dh first two c-section all rest vb and that includes 2 more i have 6 living 2 died in accident. i remarried had 2 more and have the 3rd in Oct . last ob was not very nice with the last one maybe due to him saying i made no progress and would do a c-section in 2days ;i went to a chiropractor and the next day had daughter in car on way to hospital .i have a appointment with him in a week , and really don't know what to say many ob's don't want to assist in a vb after so many or at my age help help
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Could you find a midwife instead? They tend to be a little more supportive and open minded in regards to peoples choices.
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I would also recommend a midwife, they specialize in normal birth, while an OB specializes in high risk birth. A midwife will give you much more personal care too:)
Really if you need a OB you need to call around and interview. I have had some great ones over hte years that could care less about family size and some that well.. kept hounding me to be on BC. SIGH..
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