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After endless debate about whether climate change is occurring and whether we should think about doing something about it, the conversation has shifted.
After decades of refusal by the largest polluting countries to tackle their greenhouse gas emissions, the policy debate is moving forward.
After years in which climate change was relegated to a few pages in companies' CSR reports, businesses have changed their approach.
At every level of society, people are waking up to the fact that climate change is happening, and recognizing that doing nothing is a losing option for nations, businesses and communities.
The headlines tell the story, in no particular order:
- 19 June 2013 - Utility-scale PV costs in the U.S. drop to $3/Watt, and are expected to reach $0.36/Watt by 2017. This compares to $2.20/Watt for onshore wind, $1.00 for combined-cycle natural gas, and $8/Watt for the coal-fired carbon capture and storage plant under construction in Mississippi.
- 19 September 2013 - Russia urges discussion of geoengineering in upcoming Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report.
- 11 September 2013 - UK Astronomer Royal calls for research into geoengineering options as worry grows about the pace of carbon reductions.
- 15 September 2013 - the UK's Liberal Democrat party makes a controversial vote in favor of nuclear power to fight climate change.
- 20 September 2013 - Many electric utilities have looked to carbon capture and storage as a reason to keep building fossil fueled power plants in a carbon-constrained world. Now that the Obama Administration is rolling out rules limiting emissions, lobbyists are changing their tune.
- 12 September 2013 - Overall Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse emissions have fallen 14% since 2009 at the 500 largest listed companies, even as performance lags for the most energy-intensive firms, according to the CDP. Importantly, more and more companies include a discussion of climate change risks and opportunities in their annual investor report, instead of in their less-read CSR reports.
- And then there's fracking.
First, the economics of clean energy increasingly make for unlikely bedfellows. Utilities are arguing against CCS while supposedly "green" political parties are voting in favor of nuclear power and hydraulic fracturing.
Second, serious and respected thinkers are beginning to advocate increasingly desperate measures to address climate change - up to and including radical geoengineering approaches.
Third, the business world is increasingly split on their approach, with one influential group racing ahead to capture the opportunities presented by a lower-carbon economy.
There is an influential, large and ever-growing group of people and organizations that "get it" - they know climate change is a fact of life and are thinking seriously about how to respond. This is an extraordinary turn of events, and one that will lead to major shifts in how we do business in future.
The message from this steady drumbeat of news headlines is clear. The need to reduce emissions and tackle climate change is a fact of life, now, not for some point in the hazy future. Those businesses that have yet to build a robust climate change response into their corporate strategy are missing an opportunity to reduce risk and to build business value.


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As you know, I have been trying to become more active in the garden blog world. I have already discovered many beautiful garden blogs with witty writing, sincere emotions, practical advice and near perfect photography in all. I am being inspired in so many ways - it's also so much fun!!
One of the blogs I check on a regular basis is http://hortus5.com. It is written by Mario Mirelez, an Advanced Master Gardener who lives and gardens in the Indianapolis area. He is one of the many friendly, welcoming gardeners I "met" when I joined Blotanical, http://www.blotanical.com.
Anyway - last month I was reading his blog when he had gorgeous shots of what's blooming in his area on the 15th of the month. This apparently is Garden Blogger's Bloom Day. I decided I would participate in the next one.
So I went outside and took photos of the (very few) things in bloom here. Although we seem to be getting an early spring, there's still not an awful lot happening quite yet here in Ontario, Zone 5a. But the temperatures are so warm and the sun so welcome, I'm sure all of a sudden, stuff will start popping up!
Please take a look at the pussy willows (Salix) which are in their prime right now. They are a real harbinger of spring but otherwise not a very attractive plant. They multiply like crazy where you don't want them to - they are like weeds. But in the spring - they are glorious!!
The only other flower I have now are some pretty little snowdrops on the front garden. (Even though there are no blooms, I couldn't resist adding a few more sprouts: the irises are coming up as well as iris reticulata)


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Transcription of Yellow fever - general fact sheet - Department of Health
1 Yellow fever - general fact sheet If you are travelling to Africa, the Caribbean, Central or South America, you should be aware of the risk of Yellow fever virus transmission and take the necessary precautions to protect yourself from infection. This fact sheet covers: background; occurrence; vaccination requirement for travel; treatment; avoidance; biosecurity border measures; Yellow fever vaccination certificate. Yellow fever vaccination for travellers On 16 June 2016, the Australian Government adopted the World Health Organization amendment to the International Health Regulations (2005). regarding the period of protection afforded by Yellow fever vaccination, and the term of validity of the certificate. The period of protection and term of validity has changed from 10 years to the duration of the life of the person vaccinated. This is based on data demonstrating for the majority of recipients, a single dose of Yellow fever vaccine results in life-long immunity.
2 International Yellow fever vaccination certificates presented at Australia's border will be accepted even if the vaccination was given more than ten years ago. Individuals who cannot provide a Yellow fever vaccination certificate at the border will still be required to go through border control processes when entering Australia. As is current practice, entry to Australia will not be refused on the basis of non-compliance with Yellow fever monitoring and control requirements. Vaccination is still strongly recommended for travellers who have never been vaccinated for Yellow fever and who intend to travel to countries where there is a risk of transmission. Border biosecurity processes will remain in place for unvaccinated travellers. What is Yellow fever ? Yellow fever is a viral disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. Yellow fever can lead to serious illness and even death. It is called Yellow fever ' because in serious cases, the skin turns Yellow in colour.
3 This is known as jaundice'. Yellow fever is a Listed Human Disease under Australia's Biosecurity (Listed Human Diseases) Determination 2016. What are the symptoms of Yellow fever ? Symptoms of Yellow fever may take 3 to 6 days to appear. Some infections can be mild but most lead to serious illness characterised by two stages. In the first stage fever , muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, headache and weakness occur. About 15 to 25 per cent of those with Yellow fever progress to the second stage also known as the toxic' stage, of which half die within 10 to 14. days after onset of illness. Visible bleeding, jaundice, kidney and liver failure can occur during the second stage. What is the occurrence of Yellow fever worldwide? The World Health Organization (WHO) closely monitors reports of Yellow fever infection. Yellow fever is considered to be endemic in 29 African and 13. Central and South American countries.
4 Does Yellow fever occur in Australia? Yellow fever does not occur in Australia, however one of the mosquito species (Aedes aegypti) that can transmit the disease is widely distributed in northern Queensland. How do humans become infected with Yellow fever virus? Yellow fever is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes, principally, Aedes and Haemagogus mosquito species. The disease occurs in two forms urban and sylvatic (jungle) Yellow fever . Both forms are caused by the same virus. In tropical rainforests, monkeys act as reservoirs for the virus. The Yellow fever virus is passed to mosquitoes that feed on infected monkeys. These mosquitoes bite humans that enter the forest, resulting in some cases of Yellow fever . This form of the disease is known as sylvatic' or jungle' Yellow fever . In some parts of Africa mosquitoes that breed around households, can infect humans.
5 Urban Yellow fever happens when infected people introduce the virus into areas with high human populations. Mosquitoes carry the virus from person to person. How is Yellow fever treated? There is no specific treatment for Yellow fever , however medicines can be used to relieve the symptoms and may improve the outcome for seriously ill patients. Australia's list of Yellow fever risk countries and areas Australia's list of Yellow fever risk countries and areas is guided by the WHO. list of Yellow fever endemic countries and also takes into account recent international surveillance data. Africa Angola Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Equatorial Guinea Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone South Sudan Sudan Togo Uganda South America & Central America Argentina Misiones Province Bolivia Brazil Colombia Ecuador excluding Galapagos Islands French Guiana Guyana Panama Paraguay Peru Suriname Trinidad Venezuela How can travellers protect against Yellow fever ?
6 By getting vaccinated Yellow fever is preventable. The vaccine is safe and almost 100 percent effective. With few exceptions, vaccination is recommended for all travellers to countries or areas where there is a risk of Yellow fever transmission. By avoiding mosquitoes The mosquitoes that transmit Yellow fever are usually active during the day. All people who travel to or live in Yellow fever endemic countries are advised to avoid mosquitoes. This can be done by taking the following measures: Wear a mosquito repellent containing DEET or picaridin Wear light coloured, long-sleeved clothes when you're outdoors Avoid wearing perfume or cologne (some of these can attract mosquitoes). Prevent mosquitoes entering your accommodation Use a mosquito net at night-time (if mosquitoes are likely to be present). Yellow fever VACCINATION. Do I need a Yellow fever vaccination? It is strongly recommended that all travellers be vaccinated for Yellow fever if travelling to or from a Yellow fever risk country.
7 Refer to: Where can I get a Yellow fever vaccination and vaccination certificate. People who are one year of age or older will be asked to provide an international vaccination certificate if, within six days before arriving in Australia, they have stayed overnight or longer in a Yellow fever risk country. People unable to provide a certificate will still be able to enter Australia. Who can have a Yellow fever vaccination? The Yellow fever vaccine is recommended for: persons who are nine months of age or older travelling or living in any country in West Africa, regardless of where they will be in that country;. and persons who are nine months of age or older travelling or living outside the urban areas of all other Yellow fever endemic countries. Additional information on Yellow fever vaccination can be found in The Australian Immunisation Handbook. Can I be exempt from Yellow fever vaccination?
8 Travellers should seek medical advice on Yellow fever vaccination for their individual medical circumstances, particularly about the suitability of Yellow fever vaccine for infants, pregnant or breastfeeding women and those who are immunocompromised. If your Health care practitioner is of the opinion that vaccination is contraindicated on medical grounds, they should supply you with a dated and signed letter detailing the reasons why you should not be vaccinated. You should contact the embassy of the country(ies) to which you are travelling to determine whether the letter needs to be in another language in addition to English in order to meet the entry requirements of the country(ies). Additional information on contraindications and precautions related to Yellow fever vaccination can be found in The Australian Immunisation Handbook. Will I be allowed to enter Australia, if I do not have a Yellow fever vaccination certificate?
9 If you are arriving in Australia from a Yellow fever risk country but do not hold a vaccination certificate, you will still be permitted to enter Australia. On arrival in Australia, a Biosecurity Officer from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will reinforce the seriousness of the disease to you and provide you with a Yellow fever Action Card. The card provides instructions on what you should do if you develop any symptoms of Yellow fever in the six- day period following your departure from a Yellow fever risk country. As part of your travel arrangements it is strongly recommended that you check the Yellow fever entry requirements for all the countries you intend entering, including those in which you will transit by contacting their foreign missions in Australia. The entry requirements for Yellow fever vaccination differ markedly from country to country depending upon their relative risk exposure to the disease.
10 The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) web site lists contact details for diplomatic representatives of various foreign governments. DFAT's Smartraveller web site also provides detailed travel information for each country. If you have travelled through a Yellow fever risk country, and you do not have a valid Yellow fever vaccination certificate, you risk being refused entry into many countries or may be required to be vaccinated upon arrival. Where can I get a Yellow fever vaccination and vaccination certificate? Yellow fever vaccinations must be provided by an approved Yellow fever vaccination clinic. These clinics will provide a vaccination certificate in the form approved and required by WHO. A single dose of Yellow fever vaccine will provide life-long protection against the disease for most people. Travellers should ensure they are vaccinated no less than 10 days before entering the Yellow fever risk area, due to protection beginning 10 days after vaccination.


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Happy Hump day everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying the nicer weather we have been having. I know we are. In PA we had a horrible winter and even when the temps are in the 40's it feels like summer so I will take it!
Today starts another challenge over at the Sisterhood of Crafters. Our newest Sistah' Diane is hosting a challenge with a theme of "Sentimental Journey". We asked that you create a project making the sentiment the main focal point instead of the normal image. I gotta tell you I love making cards like this. We have a friend who is having a baby soon and I came up with this card for her baby shower. I used the papers that matched a project that I made for her and the colors also match the theme she has in the nursery. I used paper from Stampin up! and a stamp from a company that went out of business.
I hope you come and join us in our Sentimental Journey at the Sisterhood. Have a great day and as always, HAPPY CRAFTING!


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This book is a compilation of the abstracts of in-house and external publications produced in the year 2002 by CIFOR scientists and their collaborators. The abstracts are grouped into seven themes: general, biodiversity, forest governance and community forestry, forest management, non-timber forest products, plantations and rehabilitation of degraded forests, policy and extrasectoral issues that represent CIFOR's research activities. Indexes are provided by author and keyword.
Topic: bibliographies, research, forestry, community forestry, non-timber forest products, forest policy, plantations, biodiversity, governance, forest management, CIFOR
Series: CIFOR Research Abstracts
Pages: 113p.
Publisher: CIFOR, Bogor, Indonesia
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Foods to Add to Your Diet for Great Skin
Who wants to admit to the old adage of having "egg on your face?" Eating an egg, however, happens to be perfectly good for your face. Very egg-citing, isn't it? In addition to the emergence of egg puns, new studies bring to light the effects that digestible food has on lighting up your face. Who needs a chemical peal when a carotenoid-containing fruit, vegetable, or salmon serving can add color and luster to the condition of your skin?
Paranoid about carotenoids?
Although some individuals may fear an Oompa Loompa-type hue from too many carotenoids, it would take a hefty consumption — and even then it isn't harmful. A recent study revealed that consuming two to three portions of fruits and vegetables (usually about a ½ cup per serving) over a six-week period enhanced the appearance of skin in study participants. For a healthy non-Oompa-Loompa tan-like glow, up your intake of carotenoid-rich foods, such as tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, spinach, kale, oranges, and mangos, among others.
Is something fishy, or am I nuts?
Salmon could be considered a double skin-enhancer, as it contains both carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids, helping skin to appear soft and smooth. Add walnuts to your diet for an additional omega-3 skin boost.
Learn to love legumes.
Why choose between McDreamy or McSteamy when you can have both — at least when it comes to your own skin? Beans produce amino acids during the digestion process, which in turn can repair skin cells damaged by free radicals.
Get on the oat or peanut boat.
In addition to the previously mentioned eggs, peanut butter and oats are also high in biotin. As a vitamin B complex, biotin can both boost healthy skin and prevent inflammation.


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1. Lloyd's 2008 Results — Resilience in a Tough Market: Lloyd's of London ("Lloyd's") competitive position strengthened in 2008, largely because of effective risk management oversight and relatively conservative investment allocation. The capital structure has proved resilient in the face of the worldwide financial catastrophe and financial strength ratings remain strong and stable. As a result, Lloyd's is well-positioned to benefit from current market dislocation.
2. Risk Profile, Appetite, and Tolerance: Fundamental Concepts in Risk Management and Reinsurance Effectiveness: Prior to the recent turbulence in the financial markets, insurers and reinsurers were increasing their use of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to make risk and capital management decisions. While this was driven in part by rating agencies and regulators, many carriers began to recognize the value of metric-based frameworks and capital models in evaluating their portfolios.
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In the Shadow of the MoonOK, so its been a long time since I posted. Neither the men or women Tarheels won the NCAA championship. The Hurricanes didn't make the playoffs. Its spring and the weather is glorious.
I went to Washington D.C. with my daughter and some of her friends to see Lily Allen, who is just great.
And I went to the Full Frame documentary film festival and saw "In the Shadow of the Moon."
This is a documentary that is almost completed about the men who have walked on the moon. It is fabulous -- great interviews with the surviving astronauts (except Neil Armstrong who doesn't do interviews) and absolutely incredible footage. Its truly amazing. The filmmaker said it should have a theatrical release this fall with the DVD coming out in early 2008. Discovery Channel is in on this, so hopefully it will also be broadcast.
I also started reading the Pulitzer winner "The Race Beat" about the reporters who covered the Civil Rights Movement. Fascinating story.


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TDK Mediactive announced today the list of titles that will be showcased at next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California. The line-up includes games for various platforms including Game Boy Advance, Xbox, PlayStation and PlayStation 2. The company's PS2 games that will be on display include Casper: Spirit Dimension and PRYZM Chapter 1: The Dark Unicorn. And for the PlayStation, TDK Mediactive will have The Land Before Time: Great Valley Racing Adventure.
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Published on December 14, 2015
TYLER, TX – CareChex®, a division of Comparion Medical Analytics, has named Mother Frances Hospital Tyler #1 in Texas Overall Hospital Care for Patient Safety, among a host of other awards.
"These honors reflect our dedication to providing quality patient care and safety toward our mission of achieving and maintaining the highest level of successful clinical outcomes," said John McGreevy, Chief Executive Officer, Mother Frances Hospital Tyler and the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital. "Mother Frances has established its deserved place as a top performer in Texas and the country, raising the bar when it comes to overall patient quality and safety."
MFH Tyler also ranks first in Texas in Overall Surgical Care for Patient Safety, General Surgery Patient Safety and Bariatric Surgery Patient Safety. CareChex® has also ranked MFH Tyler in the top 10-percent of hospitals in patient safety across the nation in 16 medical and surgical categories.
"Patient safety requires constant vigilance, Mother Frances Hospital Tyler has demonstrated unrelenting commitment to patients by consistently working to provide a safe environment for care," said Fadi Nasrallah, MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Quality Officer, Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics. "Our entire medical staff and every member of our team give their all every day to ensure that our patients are cared for in the safest environment possible, and we will continue to build upon this success and seek to continually improve patient safety at Trinity Mother Frances."
In addition to these national and statewide recognitions for patient safety, MFH Tyler also ranks in the top 10-percent of hospitals in the nation for Medical Excellence in 14 separate medical and surgical categories, as well as in the top 10 percent in the country for Overall Hospital Care, Overall Medical Care and Overall Surgical Care.
"To be ranked above the 90th percentile in so many medical and surgical categories is simply an indication of the skill and commitment of every member of the Mother Frances Hospital Tyler team," said McGreevy. "By working together, and for the good of our patients, MFH Tyler has a composite quality score for Overall Hospital Care that ranks us #15 in the country. It really is a tremendous honor to receive this recognition and a confirmation of the tireless efforts of the entire team here."
"CareChex®® allows the public to make informed decisions regarding the quality of medical care provided by hospitals," said Dr. Thane Forthman, President and CEO, CareChex® a division of Comparion. "We are pleased to acknowledge that Mother Frances Hospital Tyler has achieved an exceptionally high level of performance across all components of medical quality. MFH Tyler's performance is a benchmark that other hospitals should seek to emulate."
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This page was for a challenge at Paper Issues' Fall Crop - to use black, white, and one other color....pink in this case, for the photo of my youngest granddaughter! I used my Cricut for the daisy and the title.
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- Carole Wright said...
Oh both page and baby are adorable x BL
- November 16, 2016 at 12:23 PM
- Colleen said...
So very cute, she is just adorable. BL
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- Barb Prendergast said...
This is too, too cute! I love scrapping photos of my grandchildren, too (especially the youngest, a two-month-old girl) BL
- November 21, 2016 at 11:14 PM
- Nicole Robinson said...
What a very sweet layout and a very sweet granddaughter!! BL
- November 29, 2016 at 8:29 PM
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This is such a pretty layout! She's adorable too!! Bl
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Imam Ghazzali's Ihya Ulūm ad-Dīn, The Revival of the Religious Sciences, is amongst the most important scholarly works about Islam – its Tradition, Laws, Belief and Spiritual Excellence. The magnum opus consists of 40 books, each requiring a formal study of its own, divided into four quarters. It is a masterpiece concerning human existence, from the cradle to grave, and beyond.
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Dr. Beth Eck: Professor of Sociology
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Sociology of Families; Individual in Society; Families, Cultures, Societies
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2014. "Compromising Positions: Unmarried Men, Heterosexuality, and Two Phase Masculinity." Men and Masculinities, 17, 2: 147-172.
2013. "Identity Twists and Turns: How Never-Married Men Make Sense of an Unanticipated Identity." Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, 42, 1: 29-61.
2007. "Men are Much Harder: Gendered Viewing of Nude Images", Gender and Society. October 2003. Reprinted in Men's Lives, 7th Edition. Michael Kimmel and Michael Messner (eds.), Allyn and Bacon.
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first memories from europa4/19/2012
As I mentioned in my last post, the first time I went overseas was to see Radiohead in Paris. It was four years ago and my sister's idea since we were big fans. It naturally evolved into a two-week trip, as it was impossible to ignore surrounding lands that we had dreamt of for so long. We looked at a map and pinpointed places that seemed interesting and booked the necessary overnight trains to get there. It was a lot of hard work but the three of us also experienced jovial moments of leisure and would recommend it to anyone.
The first place we visited was London, for three days. We managed to see a lot of obligatory stops such as the British Museum and National Gallery. Of course I tried an English breakfast and visited Abbey Road, where I left a little note on the wall. I'll be visiting again this summer for a few days and hope to experience an entirely different side of the city. I'm open to any suggestions as well!
Paris & Versailles
After London, we took the eurostar to Paris early in the morning. We walked everywhere, had a picnic near the Eiffel Tower and ate at Les Deux Moulins for breakfast. For lunch we always stopped for a crepe and took the metro constantly. On the day of the Radiohead concert we visited Versailles, which was a small version of heaven, minus all of the tourists. It was our favorite city of course!
Koln, Germany
After hopping on a night train from Paris, we arrived in Koln and were thoroughly confused by the German transit system. It became quite simple after a few rides, but the language barrier was comical to us at first. We saw the beautiful Kölner Dom, visited the Lindt chocolate museum (delicious!) and took a boat trip down the Rhine. The statues and buildings were so beautiful.
Copenhagen, Denmark
After Koln, we went on our first overnight train to visit Copenhagen. We slept in a small berth with bunk beds and felt like kids. It was enjoyable and exciting, as we looked forward to reaching Scandinavia. Copenhagen was a beautiful city, albeit very expensive for our measly U.S. dollars. We visited Tivoli gardens, the Glyptotek, walked along Nyhavn for ice cream and stayed in Nørrebro.
Malmö, Sweden
Visiting Malmö was a no brainer, seeing as it was only a short train ride across the Øresund. We walked to a medieval fortress, a funny carnival known as Folkets Park and had a Swedish breakfast at Debaser. The skies were incredibly clean and beautiful. Before we left we rode a boat down the city's river, which was so tranquil and the views were immense. I would love to go back one day!
Munich, Germany
We rode another night train, and arrived in Munich after Malmö. Unfortunately, we caught a bad weather streak and were bombarded with rain the entire time. In case you haven't gathered, Southern Californians aren't big fans of rain! Nevertheless, we had a peaceful stay and visited the gorgeous Munich Residenz, the Englischer Garten, Marienplatz loads of times, and the Pinakothek der Moderne.
Rome, Italy
Our last stop was in Rome for four days, where we stayed in an apartment in the Trastevere area. This was our favorite aspect of the trip, having our own little space to make our own breakfasts and even spaghetti. We visited a lot of the usual spots such as the forum, the sistine chapel, the pantheon, the Spanish steps, and more. However, we were very flustered by the hoards of tourists and would not visit again. I would definitely return to Italy one day just for the gelato!
Have you ever taken an adventure trip somewhere?
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Oh wow these photos are amazing-you are so intrepid! I went inter-railing around Italy last year but I still have so many places to go!ReplyDeleteReplies
At times I can be, and other times not so much! Going through Italy sounds like it would be quite an adventure! I'd love to visit florence, milan and venice some day xDelete
I always feel so proud for going their on our own, visiting more lands than some people do in a lifetime. I always say, where there is a will there is a way! And it helps to have like-minded adventurers :) I may have inspired the trip, but you got it off the ground(to which I am grateful). We need to do this again before we all have babies. Lol. xxReplyDeleteReplies
That's still very far off but we definitely should one day! There are still so many places to see! It was definitely one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life, made me catapult out of adolescence in a way. There are so many more pictures that I could have shared (literally thousands) but this is succinct enough haha xDelete
oh my goodness, these images are absolutely stunning!!! i've been dreaming of heading back over to europe and your images aren't helping me deal with the fact that i'm not there yet! hahhaReplyDeleteReplies
Aw, I miss a lot of the travelling as well, but not all the tiredness. We were so exhausted at times because we were constantly moving, but the pictures make you forget all of that! :)Delete
I really love these pictures, I automatically want to visit beautiful cities now, haha!ReplyDelete
I follow your blog, it's really inspiring.
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That's sweet, I'll follow along too! I hope to see more beautiful cities in the future as well xDelete
Breathtaking photos!They make me feel nostalgic....xxReplyDeleteReplies
They make me feel nostalgic and slightly old (haha). I was 20 when I went on that trip, and can't believe four years have already passed! xDelete
Man, I wish I'd been a good photographer back in the day of my early European tripping. Your photos are so lovely. I've been to many of those places you mention, and enjoyed them all... still time to go to the rest of them I suppose!ReplyDeleteReplies
I mainly used my Leica minilux with very good film, so that gets a lot of the credit. I wish I had a better digital camera back then though! I bet you have plenty of stories to tell since you've actually lived in some of those parts! And of course, there's always time for more...I am always on the hunt for the next travelling spot :)Delete
valerie, this post is amazing! filled with so many good things to do, it makes me want to go on a road trip immediately.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Paula! You're lucky because you live quite close to all of those places, and many more! You should go on a road trip some day, I certainly would :)Delete
this sounds like the perfect trip! i would love to go on an adventure like that one day :)ReplyDeleteReplies
It was quite amazing but also challenging, since we had to think on our feet and deal with a lot of currency changes and language barriers. It's definitely fun if you go with friends or loved ones! xDelete
I'm glad to see so familiar & favourites spots :)ReplyDelete
Wonderful photography, as usual. It is often hard to capture the true atmosphere of a place, but for me those images sum up Europe perfectly !Replies
Ah that's lovely to say. I have many more images but gathered these in a hurry, so I'm glad they captured some of the essence. :)Delete
Your photographs are breathtaking as always. I'm so jealous that you went to Sweden and France! I plan on studying abroad in France next summer, so hopefully I'll be able to do charming things like picnic near the Eiffel Tower and such :> I can't believe you were front row at Radiohead! What an amazing experience. I think everyone should take a lengthy trip to Europe like this; you certainly did yours right! xReplyDeleteReplies
Studying abroad would be great! I had considered it a few years back, but it was so expensive and my French is not good enough. I only saw a very small part of Sweden and still feel that a proper re-visit is in order some day. I had tried to be in the front row for Radiohead a million times, but always failed in the U.S. Somehow, the Parisians did not care about the front row and it was wide open when I arrived at about 7pm. It was amazing luck and I will never have the opportunity again! :)Delete
Such stunning photos, they must make memories of your trip all the more special! I am seriously in awe of the photos you take, you are really talented :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Harlow! That is very sweet. You've got a great name :)Delete
such lovely photographs from such inspiring places.ReplyDelete
They were certainly inspiring, and I definitely appreciate the chance to have been there xDelete
Val! amazing amazing places! and pictures :D good job with these. they look so magical! The only country i've seen in europe is Italy. the architecture is breath taking.. i really want to travel. youre so lucky! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
It'd be interesting to see more of Italy and not just Rome, perhaps one day. I definitely feel lucky to have been anywhere outside of California. A lot of people that live here never seem to leave the states xDelete
Oh wow, this seems like one of the most amazing trips ever! I love how you went from northern europe all the way to Italy, what a great idea :)) And you already took such great pictures then haha XD I just went to Versailles yesterday and it really was a dream (minus all the tourists) haha XD I look forward for an overnight train in May to, from Copenhagen to Berlin haha, what a coincidence! Also, front row seats? wow. Never had the chance :)) I hope to see all these places someday too! :))ReplyDeleteReplies
We were crazy to travel all those distances, but it was our first time so we were very bold. It'd be fun to do something similar again, but I'd be so tired haha! You're so lucky to have gone to versailles! The tourists should disappear for just a few hours a day so a few people can enjoy the gardens in solace! That sounds like such an awesome trip - have fun and keep a watch on your stuff when you sleep on the train! ;)Delete
What wonderful photos & of course memories!ReplyDelete
Ohhhh, I absolutely adore your photography. Your trip looks like one of the best trips ever. It almost looks like a dream. You made me excited for my own trip trough Europe again this summer. And that you've seen Radiohead in Paris! How nice! :DReplyDeleteReplies
Hehe it almost feels like a dream sometimes, it was quite awhile ago now. Have fun on your trip this summer! :)Delete
I'm green! It's been my life-long dream to travel to Europe and experience life. It seems to be exactly as wonderful as I imagine. I can't wait! I hope you get to go again :)ReplyDeleteReplies
It was definitely a life-long dream up until that time...and I never thought it would happen, or that I would go back many more times. I guess if you set your mind on it, it can happen xDelete
Your photos are lovely - they must bring back such amazing memories!ReplyDelete
After I finished university I travelled around Italy for a month and it was one of the most special and wonderful experiences ever.Replies
It certainly does! I sometimes even forget that I went until I revisit the photos hehe. That sounds like such a great trip and especially after university!Delete
ahh, this is making me pine for my trip to europe in 2010! in fact it's making me pine for a new trip even more. :( really beautiful photos though. it must have been a wonderful adventure!ReplyDelete
beautiful picturesReplyDelete
wow, what a beautiful tour you've taken us on! i want to visit everywhere now! xReplyDelete
what a beautiful collection of photos! your trip looks like so much fun. i live in england, yet i have never been inter-railing around mainland europe, i would love to do it someday. in the meantime, i have to make do with stolen week-long trips to berlin and france but copenhagen and sweden are definitely next on my list! xReplyDelete


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Friedrich Nietzsche in Thus Spoke Zarathustra said, " One must be sea, to receive a polluted stream without becoming impure."
Nietzsche's words are true in every sense. We as human beings forget the reactions to our actions and expect no repercussions, however, reality is not quite the same.
The amount of pollution being emitted is growing by leaps and bound, nonetheless, so are the damages being caused by it. The lancet commission on pollution and health in its report ranked India number one country in pollution related deaths worldwide. With a whooping 2.5 million deaths in 2015, India managed to beat even China with these rates, China reported about 1.8 million deaths. India has managed to account for about 28% of the nine million deaths caused by pollution. Almost 25% of the deaths caused in India during the year 2015 were caused by pollution.
Pollution has said to be more responsible for deaths worldwide than those caused by:
- A high sodium diet i.e 4.1 million deaths
- Obesity with 4 million deaths
- Alcohol with 2.3 million deaths
- Road accidents causing 1.4 million deaths
- Child or maternal malnutrition causing 1.4 million deathsIt is also said to be 3 times more responsible than deaths caused by AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined.
A UNICEF report titled 'Danger in the Air', showed that 17 million infants are exposed to air pollution standards are six times higher than international standards. What is most alarming is that 75% of these infants are in the Indian subcontinent. India unfortunately again tops the list of countries with babies at risk and yet again only after China.
These hazardous levels of pollution are causing dysfunctionalities of the brain. The report showed that these affected infants would face low verbal and non verbal IQ, leading to lower grade point averages accompanied by neurological behavioural issues. The author of the report added, that toxic air pollution would impair children's learning, motor and linguistic skills.
Motor vehicles are one of the most primal source of carbon monoxide that binds with haemoglobin with an 250 times affinity that of oxygen, thereby causing defects in the systemic delivery of oxygen to issues. The total cost of damages in the year 2013 was estimated to be about 8.5% of the gross domestic product (GDP).
Since years, we have observed various damages being caused by various outlets of pollutions. However, the latest trend has been the damages caused to the brain both in fetus and as infants and children, the UNICEF report also pointed out that air pollution inhaled during pregnancy damages the growth of the brain in fetus, again maring the development of the brain.
The list of damages are endless backed by never ending statistics, however, of what use are these numbers if they don't nudge solutions for the same. Various, systems can be implemented such as plantation of green belts, installations of air cleaning systems within vehicles and air purifiers at large in open societies. The policy makers need to be made aware of this ill- effects of pollution to be nudged towards better policy implementation.
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Photo of the Day - Peacock, Bandhavgarh, India
Bandhavgarh, India
I am an avid adventurer, conservationist, teacher, and outdoor photographer whose photography celebrates the African landscape and its rich wildlife, people, and culture. My photographic safaris allow my travelers to not only enhance their understanding of photography, lighting, and wildlife, but to develop a life-long admiration for Africa 's beauty and culture.
Banana Republic recently used my photographs as the cornerstone of their Urban Safari campaign, and my images were seen in all 750 stores around the globe, as well as in their billboards, catalogs and annual report. I was also the winner of the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year in the 'Wild Places' category in 2008 and a highly commended in the 'Creative Visions of Nature' category in 2007.
I launched Gura Gear in 2008, in an attempt to deliver lightweight camera bags to the market. I was looking for a lightweight camera bag to hold all of my photographic gear, and there was nothing desirable on the market that suited my needs. After spending 2 years with many prototypes, the Gura Gear Kiboko bag was born. More products are now available on the Gura Gear web site.
Bandhavgarh, India
Wow. Another year has passed. Many things changed and many things stayed the same. What stayed the same you ask? Too much travel away from home. I say this every single year, but as a nature photographer and guide there isn't an easy way to balance income requirements for my family and the travel that's required to earn it. The only way to travel less is to likely leave the industry that I love so much, but I am not yet ready to make such a move.
Camera Equipment
Just like 2014, 2015 was a year of Phase One medium format equipment, augmented by 35mm camera gear when needed. For example, some trips like my Ultimate Primates safari (where we trek for wild chimpanzees and mountain gorillas) a full frame Canon or Nikon camera and a 70-200mm f/2.8 is all that you need. Nothing else. It's not that my Phase One gear isn't appropriate, but rather it isn't the absolute best tool for the job. Late in 2015 I purchased some Canon 35mm gear from a friend who was selling off his entire system. I picked up a 5Ds camera, 24-70mm f/4, 24mm TSE, 50mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.8, 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II and a 200-400mm f/4. All I need is a second Canon camera body to round out the system. I did take the Canon to Botswana with me last month, and I compared the files to the Phase One IQ250 (with Sony's 50mp sensor) and at lower ISO values the files look amazing. I think the Phase One 50mp files are better, like way better at ISO 1600, 3200 and 6400 (perhaps by 1.5 or 2 stops), but at ISO 800 and lower the 5Ds is a killer camera. I may purchase a second one, instead of going with something like a 1Dx or its forthcoming replacement.
Places I visited
I have to go off of memory here, and for a 46-year old man that starts to get challenging. ;-). Let's see. I guided 5 African safaris (4 listed on my web site and 1 was private) to Tanzania, Botswana, Uganda and Rwanda, a landscape trip to Scotland in the late winter, Moab in Utah for the best 1-2 combination of national parks in the American West (Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park), a wildlife and cultural trip to India and also a trip to the southern Oregon coast in the late summer for some relief from the Texas heat.
Of all of the trips the India trip stood out for me. It was my first trip to India, and we had some amazing wildlife sightings with tigers being at the top of the list. I have now added India to my yearly destination list, and my 2016 trip has already been sold out for a number of months. 2017 is already in the works.
My 2016 Schedule
I am busier than I appear, based on my own travel schedule. Why? I act as a safari consultant / agent for safaris and trips that I don't personally guide. I get phone calls and emails all of the time, asking for assistance with setting up custom safaris for small groups of people who may not have the budget for one of my published trips or maybe my dates don't work well for them. I also set up trips for other photographers to guide, and these trips have the Andy Biggs Photo Safaris quality stamp all over them. It is the only way for me to satisfy the demand, stay married and see my kids!
If you are considering going to to any of these places or are thinking of joining me in 2016 or beyond, please contact me and let's have a dialogue about your needs, wants and desires. I have a tendency to set up trips and tell people about them before they end up on my web site, so often many of my trips are a result of my listening to my customers' wants and then I set something up and tell them about it. The next thing I know I have a trip that's mostly filled up before I even get a chance to write anything up for this blog or my main web site.
My Favorite Photos and Memories from 2015 (In Captured Order)
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Lion Pair
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Giraffes and Clouds
Lake Ndutu, Tanzania
Lioness On A Kopje
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Incoming Storm
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Water's Edge
Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebredes, Scotland
Beggar Girl and the Taj Mahal
Agra, India
Jumping Tiger
Bandhavgarh, India
Green Bee-Eater
Bandavgarh, India
Coastal Fog and Sea Stacks
Bandon, Oregon
Contemplating Chimpanzee
Kibale Forest, Uganda
Mother and Child Chimpanzees
Kibale Forest, Uganda
Pre-Trek Dryness and Smiles
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Silverback Mountain Gorilla
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Silverback Mountain Gorilla
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Post-Trek Wetness and Smiles
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Silverback Mountain Gorilla
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Imitation Silverback Mountain Gorilla, AKA Francois
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Leopard Cub
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Bull Elephant
Okavango Delta, Botswana
A Hunting Pack of Painted Wolves, AKA Wild Dogs
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Drinking Lioness
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Jumping Lion
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Leopard and Cub
Okavango Delta, Botswana
I have been back from India for more than a month and I have had some time to reflect on the amazing trip. My 2016 trip has already been planned and is now being actively marketed, and now it's time to do a quick write up with photographs to talk about what we saw, photographed and felt.
In May 2015 I made my first trip to India. It was a trip that was long in the making, and the purpose of the trip was to combine some cultural sites with wildlife and nature. At the top of the cultural sites was of course the Taj Mahal, and on the nature list was the majestic tiger. These two goals of the trip helped us piece together an itinerary that looked like this:
I don't want to go through a blow-by-blow detail of each day, but describing the trip in broad terms is more of how I want this report to be talked about. First off, India is a HUGE country, with many different cultures, climates and cuisines. This trip was limited to the central part of India, and in future years I will be branching out to see even more. India is a place that will challenge you in many ways and excite all of your senses: your sense of smell, sight, touch and hearing. The colors are often bright and colorful, the large cities are loud and energetic, walking the streets can mean bumping around between people and the spices of the food overwhelming (in a good way). I loved it. I loved everything about it.
We split our time between two different wildlife areas: Ranthambhore National Park and Bandhavgarh National park. We spent 4 days at each park, and because they aren't close to each other we flew commercially back to Delhi and stayed for a night in between. On my 2016 trip we are connecting to parks that are closer together, in order to minimize fatigue.
Our group had some great sightings of tigers in total, of which a few of them were off the carts in a good way. In between tiger sightings there were so many mammal and bird species to photograph to keep us busy. Those other species really made the trip special for me, as it helps me understand and area and how an ecosystem works. Seeing tigers in the wild really was a sight to behold, and they really are as majestic and regal as I had hoped they would be. Many of our sightings included younger tiger cubs that were quite playful, which made great sightings into excellent sightings.
Photographing tigers is very different than that of other big cats, in that much of the process involves tracking and waiting. In some of the places work in Africa we track and track and track until we find our subject, however in India we track until we get a good understanding of where the tiger(s) may be and then find the nearest water hole and hunker down for a while. Eventually the forest will make some noise and we will a better understanding of what is going on. It may be the sound of a chital, a bird or some other noise. It's a fascinating process and one that paid off for us.
So here are some images that I captured along the way to help illustrate what the trip was all about, with short captions underneath each photograph. I am looking forward to going back in April 2016!!
Luxury India Tiger Safari, April 2016
Tigress and Cub, Bandhavgarh National Park
Finishing Up Our Game Drive, Ranthambhore
Tigress, Bandavgarh National Park
Chital Deer (also known as spotted or axis deer), Bandhavgarh National Park
Beggar Girl's Hands, Agra
The Tea Room at the Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, with the Taj Mahal in the background
My private deck and view of the Taj Mahal from the Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
Tiger, Ranthambhore National Park
Samode Safari Lodge, Bandhavgarh National Park
Tigress and Cub, Bandhavgarh National Park
Tiger, Ranthambhore National Park
Floating Flowers, Oberoi Amarvilas, Ranthambhore
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New themes every two weeks in Space Foundation's 'Summer of Discovery'The Space Foundation will offer a new scientific theme every two weeks during its 10-week "Summer of Discovery" between June 10 and Aug. 16.
Those themes are Oceans (June 10-14 and 17-21); Astronomy (June 24-28 and July 1-3); Mars, Rovers and Robots (July 8-12 and 15-19); Rocketry (July 22-26 and July 29-Aug. 2); and A Taste of Space Technology (Aug. 5-9 and 12-16). Each theme will feature a related "variety of hands-on learning, crafts and games," a press release states.
The location is the foundation's Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest Drive, off Garden of the Gods Road. It's open Tuesday to Saturday.
Cost of admission is $9 for adults, with reduced prices for seniors, military, students and children.
The Oceans theme will include the following activities:
- Shell/fossil identification station - digging for fossils and shells.
- Ocean in a Bottle (June 18 and 19).
- Crafts.
- Squid dissection (Friday, June 13 and 20 at 1 p.m.; Saturday, June 14 and 21 at 1 and 3 p.m.). Additional fee.
- Under the Sea Jar (June 17, 20 and 21). Additional fee.
- Costume contest (June 14).
- Underwater junk engineering (contest, June 21).
- Underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).
The center also offers the Northrop Grumman Science Center, the El Pomar Space Gallery, Science on a Sphere presentations and space-related exhibits and hands-on opportunities.
The Space Foundation is a non-profit advocate for space exploration and technology, which has created the Discovery Center as an educational attraction. For more information, call 576-8000 or go to spacefoundation.org.
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Online Teacher Education Programs Growing – And So Do Doubts
Online teacher education programs have taken off in a big way, recently hitting a milestone that has them outnumbering teacher certification courses offered in a traditional academic setting. USA Today analyzed data collected by the U.S. Department of Education, and credits the growth to four universities operating mainly over the internet – three of them for-profit. These schools gave out nearly one in every 16 bachelor's degrees in education last year and nearly one in eleven postgraduate degrees, which included master's degrees and doctorates.
Just ten years ago, University of Phoenix — now one of the largest for-profit education providers in the country — awarded a mere 72 education degrees. This year that number is 6,000, which is far more than any other university that appears in the data set. That means that UP produced more than three times as many graduates with education degrees as Arizona State University, the largest traditional education program. ASU produced about 2,000 graduates in education last year, and the next biggest traditional school — Columbia University's Teachers College — awarded only about 1,300.
Traditional colleges still produce most of the bachelor's degrees in teaching — ASU topped the list with 979 bachelor's degrees in 2011. But online schools such as Phoenix and Walden University awarded thousands more master's degrees than even the top traditional schools, all of which are pushing to offer online coursework. Every one of the top 10 now offers an online education credential.
Robert Pianta, dean of the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia, wasn't surprised by these numbers. He said that it has been obvious for a while that education programs were trending in the direction of digital learning. The question that should be asked, however, is if this movement is an attempt to increase profits or whether one does one better learning how to teach via an online medium.
"The thing I would be interested in knowing is the degree to which they are simply pushing these things out in order to generate dollars or whether there's some real innovation in there."
Although for-profit universities like the University of Phoenix have enjoyed tremendous growth in the past five years, the increasing number of skeptics who are asking if they provide value for the money have been getting louder — loud enough to catch the ear of several lawmakers. Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa recently concluded a Congressional investigation into the for-profit education industry that showed for-profits cost more than traditional non-profit schools, have higher drop-out rates and account for nearly half of student loan defaults in the U.S despite enrolling only about 10% of the country's students.
08 15, 2012 Julia Lawrence


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These awe-inspiring images were captured by James Menzies who dedicated his life to chasing storms – after overcoming his fear of thunder.
Briton Menzies is a 'storm chaser' for Oklahoma-based TV channel News 9 after studying meteorology in the US.
The 31-year-old said: 'I was terrified of storms as a child. My sister once playfully locked me outside the house for a joke during an electrical storm. It scared the bejeezers out of me. I only overcame my fear after watching news bulletins and films with storm chasers getting up close to these ferocious super cells.
'I soon realised that, if respected, they are fascinating things. I was hooked after that.'
Mr Menzies first took up storm chasing aged 13 when he captured lightning storms over the hills near his home in Guildford, Surrey. Now he travels the US in search of super cell storms.
'I have had a few close brushes with Mother Nature's fury,' he added.
'I've been stood next to power lines which have just snapped in 120mph winds and come crashing down next to us. The adrenaline was pumping – but it was a slightly unnerving experience.
'My mum is obviously very proud of me, but like all mothers she worries a lot and does tell me off when I get a bit too close.'