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Petersburg-based illustrator Viktor Miller-Gausa was commissioned by capital's underground transport to decorate metro cars with large-scale illustrations. This was a project initiated by "Amur Tiger Center" to grab attention on far east big cats that are in danger of extinction. "It was an incredible experience, the result of which throughout the whole year, will delight the residents of the Russian capital. In total, the project presented 18 illustrations for the whole train. My illustrations graced only the outer top." says Viktor


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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Republican Governor Rick Snyder now has a slightly wider lead over Democratic challenger Mark Schauer in his reelection bid in Michigan.
Snyder picks up 47% of the vote to Schauer's 41% in the latest Rasmussen Reports statewide survey of Likely Michigan Voters. Three percent (3%) prefer some other candidate, while nine percent (9%) are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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Columns are elements of Reports. Each Column corresponds to a Field of a Form (on which the Report is based). By default, a Column is created for all the Fields in the Form.
Zoho Creator enables you to define the Columns that your Report should, or should not, display. If you do not want a Column to be displayed in the Report, you can hide it. There are two ways of doing this -
- Edit the Report, as mentioned in this section.
- Access the Report and hide the required Column(s), as mentioned in this section.
Show / Hide Columns in a Report
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- Open Dashboard -> Reports tab.
- Select the required Report and go to Report Settings -> Column Properties tab. Note the sections mentioned in the below screenshot.
- To hide a Column, click on the Delete icon that appears beside it.
On clicking the Deleteicon, the Column is removed from the Columns shown section and is displayed in the Hidden Columns section. In the below given screenshot, the Column Department appears in the Hidden Columns section.
To show a hidden Column, you need to just drag-and-drop the required Column from the Hidden Columns section, and access your Report (for the change to reflect).
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- Click on the Eye icon on the left, as shown below. All the Columns present in the Columns shown section (as mentioned here), will be displayed in a menu.
- Uncheck the required Column from the menu, and click Done. The Report will reload and only the checked Columns will be displayed.
As shown in the below screenshot, you may note the asteric sign (*) beside the Report's Display name. This appears whenever a change has been made while accessing the Report (for example: a Column is hid, or the Report is displaying the records matching a particular criteria, etc.).
Unless you Remove Changes in your Report (as shown above), everytime you access your Report, the selected Columns only will be displayed. To see the other Columns, you will need to click the Eye icon and select the required Columns.
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|Republic of Sierra Leone's President, Ernest Bai Koroma
Suppose a vacancy has arisen internally. You quite fancy the job. It fits in with your fame plan. You could do with the extra money. You have the expertise, the experience and the qualifications. You think you will apply for the post. All well and good. But what is being decided here? And what are the criteria being used?
You think job X is vacant; therefore, person Y will fill the post just so long as they have the right attributes. But what are the right attributes? Oh, I know you'll say:
· Experience
· Qualifications
· Expertise
Just like you've got and that's why you are a perfect candidate. Not quite true I'm afraid. There is usually a whole lot more going on than you know. For instance the post may be advertised because:
"There may also be a million reasons why you shouldn't apply. You have to know all this. Study the psychology of whatever is being offered. It may not be quite what it seems. Don't buy any cigars off any wooden Indians".
· Head office says it has to be but your management has no intention of filling it.
· Your manager has already unofficially filled it – it's been offered to someone already in secret.
· The job is being downsized, it will go to someone who will be made redundant in six months' time
· The whole exercise is a waste of time – the person already doing the job has resigned but they are going to withdraw that at the last minute, they're just holding out for more money at the moment.
· It's an exercise in getting rid of someone, they'll offer it to someone completely unsuitable, and so they have grounds to sack them which they can't do in their current position.
· The job is being created so the manager can give it to their favorite/lover/friend/relative/blackmailer.
I don't want to make you paranoid but there are a million and one reasons why you may not get the job despite being, on paper, the best person for it. There may also be a million reasons why you shouldn't apply. You have to know all this. Study the psychology of whatever is being offered. It may not be quite what it seems. Don't buy any cigars off any wooden Indians.
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Billion Dollar Bait & Switch: States Divert Foreclosure Deal Funds
By Paul Kiel and Cora Currier, For ProPublica
States have diverted $974 million from this year's landmark mortgage settlement to pay down budget deficits or fund programs unrelated to the foreclosure crisis, according to a ProPublica analysis. That's nearly forty percent of the $2.5 billion in penalties paid to the states under the agreement.
The settlement, between five of the country's biggest banks and an alliance of almost all states and the federal government, resolved allegations that the banks deceived homeowners and broke laws when pursuing foreclosure. One part of the settlement is the cash coming to states; the deal urged states to use that money on programs related to the crisis, but it didn't require them to.
ProPublica contacted every state that participated in the agreement (and the District of Columbia) to obtain the most comprehensive breakdown yet of how they'll be spending the funds. Many states said they'll be finalizing their plans in the coming weeks.
What stands out is that even states slammed by the foreclosure crisis are diverting much or all of their money to the general fund. In California, among the hardest hit states, the governor has proposed using all the money to plug his state's huge budget gap. And Arizona, also among the worst hit, has diverted about half of its funds to general use.
Four other states where a high rate of homeowners faced foreclosure during the crisis are spending little if any of their settlement funds on homeowner services: Georgia, South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Maine.
The $25 Billion Settlement: Breaking it down
$20 billion in credits:
- $10 billion for cutting debt for struggling, underwater homeowners—$7 billion for various other forms of homeowner relief
- $3 billion for refinancings for underwater homeowners
5 billion in cash payments:
- $2.5 billion to the states' attorneys general$1.5 billion to borrowers who lost homes to foreclosure
- $912 million to the federal government
- $90 million to various state organizations
Overall, only about $527 million has been earmarked for new homeowner-focused programs, but that number will go up. A number of large states — in particular New York, Nevada, Illinois, and Florida — have indicated they'll be dedicating substantial amounts of the funds to consumer programs, but haven't yet produced a final breakdown.
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, who led the coalition of attorneys general who negotiated the deal, argued that only a very small portion of the settlement was being diverted and it will "overwhelmingly" benefit homeowners. The centerpiece of the settlement is a requirement that the banks earn $20 billion in "credits" by helping homeowners in various ways — from reducing principal on underwater homes to bulldozing empty ones. Because the system awards only partial credit for certain actions, Miller said the settlement would bring more than $20 billion in benefits to consumers — he estimated $35 billion. Critics contend those sorts of numbers far overstate the benefits to consumers, because the banks can claim credit for some activities that were already routine.
The banks will only pay $5 billion in actual cash penalties under the agreement. The largest chunk, $2.5 billion, goes to the states' attorneys general, while about $1 billion goes to the federal government. $1.5 billion will be sent to borrowers who lost their homes to foreclosure during the crisis in the form of $2,000 payments.
Compared with the billions going to consumers, Miller contended, $1 billion going to states' general funds was minimal. It was always expected that the states would divert some of the money to their general expenditures, he said.
But when announcing the deal, state and federal officials said the states' $2.5 billion would mainly fund housing counselors and legal aid organizations. Studies have shown homeowners stand a better chance of avoiding foreclosure if they get the help of a counselor, and homeowners lack legal representation in the overwhelming majority of foreclosure cases. The money was divvied up among the states according to a formula that took into account how large the states were and how hard they were hit by the crisis.
Fifteen states have so far allocated over half their amounts to consumer-focused efforts. But the uses range widely. In Ohio, $75 million has been set aside to destroy some 100,000 abandoned homes. In Minnesota, the state is setting up a fund to compensate victims of the banks' foreclosure abuses.
In two of the states most affected by the foreclosure crisis, California and Arizona, the attorneys general had intended to use most of their funds on homeowner-related efforts before the governors intervened.
After California Attorney General Kamala Harris prepared a proposal to spend the money on counselors, lawyers, and other consumer-related efforts, Gov. Jerry Brown released a proposed revised budget last week that used the state's $411 million for existing housing programs. In other words, the money would just be used to help fill the state's $16 billion budget deficit. Harris opposes the move, which still must make its way through the state legislature for it to become law.
In Arizona, the attorney general had similar plans. Then state lawmakers and the governor took $50 million of the $98 million coming the state's way. Although the budget legislation stated that the money should be used to fund departments related to housing and law enforcement, there will be no new spending. Housing advocates are readying a lawsuit to stop the transfer and expect to file in the coming month, said Valerie Iverson, Executive Director of Arizona Housing Alliance.Print This Post
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Without getting too technical about why we have leap years, it's primarily because it takes our earth 365 days and a quarter to orbit the sun. Some clever man somewhere back in the Roman times decided to put all those quarters together and so every four years we end up with an extra day bundled onto the end of February.
But science aside, the leap year is most famous for one particular thing: 29th February is the one day when women across the globe are allowed to get down on one knee and ask their future fiancés for their hand in marriage.
The tradition supposedly started when St Brigid of Kildare a fifth-century Irish nun, asked St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland to grant permission for women to propose marriage, after hearing complaints from single women that their suitors were too shy to propose. Fast forward to present day and you'll find this tradition is alive and well. Loose Women presenter Lisa Maxwell yesterday announced that she proposed to her boyfriend Paul Jessup. See www.mirror.co.uk/3am/tv-film-news/loose-women-stars-leap-year-748147
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Every week CSA Members enjoy bags full of fresh in-season produce, directly from our farm in Provo, UT. We have some special features with our CSA program to accommodate changing schedules and varying tastes.
Switching Pickup Days or Locations
Members can switch their pickup day or location anytime. Simply email us at least 24 hours in advance of expected delivery and we'll make the switch.
Skipping a Week
When you're out of town email us at least 24 hours in advance of your regular pickup day and we will cancel your share for that week. An additional week will be added on the tail of you cycle so you don't lose a week. You also have the option of gifting your share to a friend or family member and having them pickup that week. Keep in mind, we if don't hear from you and do prep a share that is never picked up it will count as one of your pickups.
Putting Membership on Hold
Those who have their own gardens like this option. They enjoy the early spring harvest our high tunnels allow, put their membership on hold in the summer months when their garden is in full production and resume pickups in the fall months when their garden in slowing down. This can also be used for vacations and times when you can't use the produce. Just let us know the date you'd like to freeze and resume.
Bag Swap
For those who don't enjoy arugula or want an extra bag of spinach instead of chard, we offer a bag swap. Members simply go to this online form and exchange a bag for a different bag that's available at the farm.
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If spin is ever turned into an Olympic discipline the gold, silver and bronze podiums would be permanently swathed in Union Jacks.
When it comes to manipulating reality we are in a class of our own. Take the Premier League, where the most predictable league in sport manages to successfully brand itself the most exciting. This is genius.
A blind, deaf and mute baboon, who hasn't left the jungle since World War II (or even Lee Dixon) could tell you the four teams who will finish in the Champions League places are the same ones who finished there last season, and the teams who will be relegated to the Championship will be the same ones who left it last season.
How else will 2008/9 go? Manchester United and Chelsea's mind games will become as tedious as Arsene Wenger's defence of his "youngsters," Mark Hughes and Kevin Keegan will repeatedly threaten to walk (and one will).
And any player from a club outside the Big Four who has a half-decent game for England will stall on new contract talks as he pines to "take his game to the next level" while Bolton will bore us to rigor mortis.
But the safest bet is that the FA's new Respect Agenda will last about as long as it takes for a referee to stick to his guns over a controversial decision. About three minutes.
This call to act like Proper Gents at all times or face the consequences, kicked off before Sunday's Community Shield with players wearing Respect badges on their shirts.
But the real kick off came fifteen minutes before the end when Carlos Tevez stamped on Hermann Hreidarsson, then grabbed him by the throat (because he was refused a penalty) and ref Peter Walton did nothing.
Do we really believe this latest gimmick from the Soho Suits - aimed at showing they are capable of restoring sanity to the game they're supposedly in charge of - has any chance of success?
Refs will try their hardest, many captains will too, but the majority of players will be riling, niggling, squealing, cheating and provoking officials into giving them a decision.
How can you expect players to keep emotions in check and advocate fair play, when their under-pressure managers demand they do everything in their power to ensure victory?
Why refuse to return a brutal challenge to an opponent or meekly accept a bad ruling against you knowing the Wrigley's-munching bully who gives you your first-team shirt will hammer you against the dressing-room wall and shower your nasal hairs with phlegm as he screams at you for being a '******* bottler.' Where is the incentive to be civil to fellow players and officials when you hear, after every game, your manager ranting into a TV mic about the world being out to shaft him?
Can we expect players to respect the paying customers when they are encouraged by coaches to cheat and by agents to deceive.
John Terry has been the most vociferous captain on this, assuring us he'll knock his Chelsea players into shape if they fail to offer respect.
Well John, can you have a word with Frank Lampard, who says he knew he had to stay at Chelsea when his team-mates rallied round after his mum's death.
So why has he spent all summer letting everyone know how keen he was to move to Inter Milan?
Why did he blow his top at Peter Kenyon when Phil Scolari announced he was staying? Why did he leak the fact he'd told Scolari he wanted to leave because the £140,000-a-week, four-year deal they were offering him wasn't good enough?
Yet now Chelsea have extended the contract to five years he tells us he was always going to stay there because they showed him love when he needed it most.
That's not the reason is it, Frank? It's because they showed you a cheque worth £36million.
Respect? Maybe players could start by showing our intelligence some.


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Hi Everyone! I decided I just HAD to play along with this week's mix it up challenge again. Our lovely and sarcas… *ahem* talented Lynn (who is our hostess this week) has put up a color challenge! She wants us to use colors that we haven't used in the past 2 months. Well I don't think I have EVER used these colors together…
Peach and Green????? Actually I really quite like it! I'm loving this new Cheery Lynn Designs die – Small Lace Faerie Queen. It is such a beautiful and delicate die cut! I picked it up at The Cutting Garden. Here's another look….
Fabulous ribbon huh? I am so addicted to ribbon LOL!!! This stuff comes in other colors…. I think I bought them all! 😉 I made the hat pin out of some beads I had in my stash.
I used my friend Carol's new Martha Stewart boarder punch and wrapped the ribbon around it then made a pretty bow for the top. It was an easy card to put together and I think it turned out so pretty! Here's a look at the inside…
Well I'll wait for Lynn's stamp of approval…. She said I wasn't allowed to use Pink! So I figured I could get away with Peach!! 🙂
Have a great evening!
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In an effort to attract the best and brightest students to continue their education, Bill Gates founded the Gates Millennium Scholars Program in 1999. An initial $1 billion grant from Bill Gates provided the initial fun dinging for these full-ride scholarships. One of the missions of the program is to foster the educational needs of future leaders across a variety of high-need fields.
The application opens in early August of each year. The award is only open to minority students of African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, or American Indian descent. Furthermore, students must be legal residents of the United States and hold at least a 3.3 grade point average in order to apply for the award. In addition to those criteria, applicants must also demonstrate leadership potential. Some students meet this requirement through community service actives, others through engagement in extracurricular sports or clubs, and others meet it through church or other activities outside of school. Applicants are required to demonstrate financial need, and the scholarship defines this as qualifying for the Federal Pell Grant based on the information that students complete on the FAFSA application. The award is only open to students who are attending a four-year college or university in the U.S. for the first time. Completed applications must be received by the January 13, 2016 deadline.
The Gates Millennium Scholarship is unique in that it provides more than just financial support to deserving students. In addition, awardees attend leadership develop seminars who allow for opportunities for professional growth. Furthermore, awardees who decide to continue their education in graduate school in certain areas (STEM, computer science, education, library science, etc.) may apply for continuing funding for their studies.
Applicants can see the profiles of former and current Gates Millennium Scholars Program website, which is located here: https://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/scholarprofile.aspx.
For students interested in applying, a comprehensive application website can be found here: https://scholarships.gmsp.org/Program/Details/7123dfc6-da55-44b7-a900-0c08ba1ac35c.
In order to complete an application, students must submit an application, a nominator form, and a recommender form. Collectively, these forms will provide demographic and other personal information about the student, an evaluation of the student's academic potential by a nominator, and an evaluation of the student's leadership skills by a recommender.
These scholarships are highly competitive and as such, students are encouraged to carefully choose their recommender and nominator. The best recommenders and nominators know the student well and can provide a complete picture about why the applicant is qualified and deserves the award. The exact amount of the award varies, based on the financial need of the student.
Many students ask whether there are any types of restrictions on the type of degree that they may pursue with these funds. Currently, any undergraduate major is acceptable. If a student decides to pursue a graduate education, there are restrictions on the type of major that will be funded.


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The National Park Service and engineers have completed an assessment of earthquake damage to the now-closed Washington Monument, the agency said.
The service and an engineering team that rappelled the 555-foot-high obelisk wrapped up their checks on Wednesday, the National Park Service (NPS) said.
There is no schedule for reopening the site. The NPS has said the monument is structurally sound.
"The NPS is committed to restoring and reopening the Monument as quickly as possible in a manner that will make it safe for visitors," it said in a statement.
The monument sustained cracks more than an inch wide during the 5.8-magnitude temblor on August 23. Heavy rain from Hurricane Irene in late August worsened the damage.
The engineering team from Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates removed broken pieces that "ranged from golf-ball size to dictionary size," the statement said.
Some of the larger pieces could be pinned back on the monument during repairs.
Wiss, Janney, Elstner will ready a report on the damage and what repairs are needed and then carry out interim repairs. The NPS will determine how permanent repairs will be done.
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Spark Your Community with Service
The Fourth of July is a time for cookouts, fireworks and celebrating our country's freedom. Add to the festivities by helping your community members gain—or maintain—their independence this summer.
Offer a ride, help someone in their job search or find other ways to do good. Your service can spark independence for a community member and make a big difference.
Get as much as you give
There may be a feeling you get when you spend time caring for your neighbors. You may have heard of a runner's high—and the same applies to service. According to experts, Oxytocin, a hormone that helps regenerate heart cells damaged by stress, is also released when you help others. And a recent study showed that in the course of a year, overly-stressed adults who cared for someone else had lower mortality rates.
Cultivate a caring mindset
Ensure that your neighbors know they're part of the community: Organize a party in your backyard or in a community space, and invite the whole neighborhood. Plan a community food drive, book drive or school supply drive. Or get your community involved in a giving circle, and vote to see where your pooled time and resources go.
You can also ask your local library or literacy council about volunteering to help adults sharpen their language skills. This can become a way to mentor community members whose first language isn't English or others who want to brush up on their grammar.
If you prefer to help kids learn to read, you can volunteer with AARP Foundation Experience Corps, a national leader in engaging older adult tutors to improve K-3 student literacy and part of the AmeriCorps network. Helping kids excel through education is one of the best ways to encourage future independence—and success.
A host of ways to help
There's a way to help no matter what time and energy you have to give. One-time offers with an errand, weekly commitments and bigger projects can all energize your community.
You could help your community members:
- Acquire public benefits by tracking down federal, state and private programs that help cover the cost of food, medicine and utilities. Start with our guide
- Keep up their homes. Start a survey of seniors in your area to find out which household chores are giving them the most trouble. Then post a volunteer sign up sheet at your local libraries, schools and other community centers. A stable home is a crucial step in maintaining independence.
- Find transportation by offering a ride, arranging one or helping navigate the car purchasing process. Cars can be crucial for many people: Having a vehicle at the ready means easier trips to the store, to doctor's appointments and for emergencies.
- Perform home safety updates. One way is to make emergency kits . You can also get together a group of caring neighbors to help others prepare for an emergency, including photocopying important documents.
- Adopt healthy behaviors, like taking regular walks, and stress-coping techniques. Perhaps they'd be interested in gardening. Ask them if they've ever tested out their green thumb!
- Manage medication and medical records.
- Get free legal counsel. Start with America's Partner for Equal Justice or the Department of Justice.
Start your summer with service
Summer is the perfect time to shine light on your service side. Find a volunteer opportunity near you to get started.
Care for a Caregiver
Sometimes the folks who need the most help are caregivers. When you support a caregiver, you're helping both that person and the loved one they care for.
Mentor a nearby family
For some people, gaining more independence means coming to a new country. You can mentor a refugee family in your community by reaching out to the International Rescue Committee.
Help others stay cool
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Kilimanjaro Climb
- Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- Duration: 12 Days
- Region: Africa
- Type: Trekking
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- Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- Duration: 12 Days
- Region: Africa
- Type: Trekking
About The Kilimanjaro Climb
Kilimanjaro (5,896m) is not only Africa's highest point, it is the highest free standing mountain in the world. Kilimanjaro is actually a huge crater known as Kibo over 2km wide with several distinct cones the highest being Uhuru Peak. The name Kilimanjaro is believed to come from Swahili, Kilima meaning 'hill or little mountain' and Njaro meaning 'white or shining'. Towering over 4,500m above the rift valley and the surrounding landscape it makes for an impressive sight.
This 12 day itinerary includes seven days of trekking on the Machame Trail, the most scenic route to the summit. Kilimanjaro is often underestimated with many climbers ascending too fast and then failing due to altitude sickness. Seven days on the mountain allows for greater acclimatisation and maximises chances of a successful summit attempt. The route leads us along rough terrain but provides spectacular scenery and a wide variety of landscape. We start with scrublands thick with African wildlife and then move into lush forests followed by flowering alpine tundra. Above 4,500m we encounter more snow and rock as we approach the summit.
Unlike most companies who spend their last night before summiting Kilimanjaro in Barafu camp we stay in Kosovo camp. Kosovo camp is not nearly as busy as Barafu camp and 120 metres higher on the mountain which takes an hour off our summit day. This trek is suitable for people with a good level of fitness who enjoy a challenge. The sense of achievement and view from the roof of Africa make all the hard work and effort well worth it!
Why climb Kilimanjaro with Earth's Edge
What our clients say...
"After travelling solo and with my partner to all sorts of places over the years, In 2015 I took a chance on a group organised trek with Earth's Edge. I couldn't have had a better time. The group dynamic was unreal and the support and banter from the Earth's Edge staff on the trip as well as the amazing professionalism of the local Tanzanian staff was unparalleled. The whole trip went off without so much as a bump which was amazing for 10 individuals over 10 days! I couldn't have been happier with the service supplied from Earth's Edge and will not hesitate in referring them to friends and family to whom, I say, this trip is a life must!" - Bryan Hunt, Co. Wicklow.
"Earth's Edge are a fantastic company, an absolute gold-standard in professionalism, experience and service. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of my Kilimanjaro Trek thanks to our Earth's Edge Leaders, Medic and local guides. I definitely will be booking more trips with Earth's Edge!" - Maria O'Connor, Co. Cork.
100% Financial Protection – Earth's Edge is Ireland's first fully licensed (TA:0711) and financially bonded adventure travel company.
All our Kilimanjaro climbs are led by an experienced Irish guide and doctor who travel with the group from Dublin.
Our packages are inclusive of a pre- departure weekend, flights from Dublin, in-country transport, a full local guiding & support team, accommodation, all meals on the trek, Kilimanjaro National Park fees, a celebratory meal, a certificate & an Earth's Edge bandana.
Our 12 day itinerary includes seven days on the mountain allowing you to acclimatise properly, thus maximising your chances of a successful summit attempt.
We use excellent local guides, cooks and porters. We have a strict Responsible Travel Policy and ensure our local partners are treated fairly.
Pre- Departure weekends – Meet an Earth's Edge expedition leader, an Earth's Edge expedition doctor and your fellow Kilimanjaro climbers two months before departure. Our pre- Departure weekends consist of a full brief and two hikes in Glendalough, Co. Wicklow.
We have a strict Leave No Trace policy and do everything we can to ensure we leave the mountain as we found it.
KPAP - www.kiliporters.org. The Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project is an American run Tanzanian NGO which campaigns for the fair treatment of porters on Kilimanjaro. KPAP will send an investigator on all our Kilimanjaro treks to monitor porter welfare. KPAP investigators report on porter compensation, tips, clothing, food and the weight of their loads. Earth's Edge are a proud partner of KPAP.
Seeing as you are already going to be in Tanzania it makes sense to do a wildlife safari. Tanzania has some of the best stocked parks in the world and our wildlife safaris get great reviews. You can either go on a one day safari after the climb with no need to extend your stay or we can change your flights and you can do a three day safari, which will give you lots of opportunities to see the big five!
Our Kilimanjaro Climb Itinerary & Costs
Day 1: Depart Dublin.
Depart Dublin for Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Day 2: Arrive in Tanzania.
Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to Arusha. Overnight hotel.
Day 3: Machame Gate (1,490m) to Machame Camp (2,980m), 7 hrs trekking.
Drive to Machame gate and then trek through Montane forest to reach Machame Camp. Overnight camp.
Day 4: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,840m), 6 hrs trekking.
Trek above the tree line to Shira Camp. Overnight camp.
Day 5: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3,950m), 7 hrs trekking.
Trek to Barranco camp via Lava Tower (4630m). Today's route has stunning views throughout. Overnight camp.
Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (4,000m), 5 hrs trekking.
Trek through alpine desert to set up camp in the Karanga Valley. Overnight camp.
Day 7: Karanga Camp to Kosovo Camp (4,800m), 5 hrs trekking.
Trek to Kosovo camp and prepare for tomorrow's summit attempt. Overnight camp.
Day 8: Kosovo Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,896m) to Millennium Camp (3,832m), 14 hrs trekking.
Trek to the summit of Africa! Afterwards descend to Millennium Camp. Overnight camp.
Day 9: Millennium Camp to Arusha, 6 hrs trekking.
Trek to Mweka Gate and then drive to Arusha. Enjoy the pool and bar at the hotel in the afternoon and evening! Overnight hotel.
Day 10: Day of leisure.
Relax at the pool or go on our optional safari day if you still have some energy left!
Day 11: Depart Tanzania.
Relax for the morning. Transfer to the airport for an evening departure.
Day 12: Arrive Dublin.
Arrive back in Dublin in the early morning.
€399 deposit at the time of booking & a €3,600 balance payment two months prior to departure – Total €3,999. Read our best price guarantee.
*If you would like to book this expedition excluding international flights, please contact us for a land only price.
Costs include a pre-departure weekend, international flights to Tanzania, an expedition leader & doctor travelling with the group from Dublin, all transport in Tanzania, all meals on the trek, all park fees & local VAT, all accommodation based on twin sharing in lodges & camping, local support team, and an Earth's Edge bandanna.
*Prices were set on September 26th, 2018.
Interesting Facts about Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro lies within the 756-square-kilometre Kilimanjaro National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is one of the few places on earth that supports five major ecological zones: rainforest, heath, moorland, alpine desert and glaciers.
There are actually three volcanoes that form Kilimanjaro and they are Shira, Mawenzi and Kibo. You will pass Shira on route to the summit, but it is Uhuru Peak on the volcano of Kibo that marks the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and the highest point in Africa. Its last eruption was around 200 years ago and today Kibo lies dormant.
There are several routes by which to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro namely, Marangu, Rongai, Lemosho, Shira, Umbwe and Machame.
When trekking on Kilimanjaro, temperatures on average falls 1°C for every 200m in altitude gained.
At the summit of Kilimanjaro there is half the amount of oxygen than there is at sea level.
80km from Kilimanjaro National Park, Arusha is a bustling city and a major diplomatic hub with a population of over a million people. This is where Earth's Edge trekkers stay before & after the climb.
In 1889, German geographer Hans Meyer and Austrian mountain climber Ludwig Purtscheller were the first to climb Kilimanjaro.
The mountain's snow caps are diminishing, having lost more than 80 percent of their mass since 1912. In fact, they may be completely ice free before 2030, according to scientists.
The name Uhuru translates as 'freedom', a name given to commemorate Tanzanian independence from Great Britain in 1961.
Kilimanjaro is not a peak you can climb on your own. It is mandatory to climb with a licensed guide and have porters carry your equipment. This sustains the local economy and allows local people to reap the rewards of tourism.
South African Bernard Goosen twice scaled Mt. Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair. His first summit, in 2003, took nine days; his second, four years later, took only six. Born with cerebral palsy, Goosen used a modified wheelchair, mostly without assistance, to climb the mountain.
Approximately 25,000 people attempt to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro annually. About two-thirds of them are successful. Altitude-related problems is the most common reason climbers turn back.
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The two tech giants are clashing over a $7.25-million contract to replace L.A.'s outdated e-mail system. The stakes are high enough that both companies have fielded teams of lobbyists and executives to press their case in City Hall.
City officials have also been told that Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer and Google CEO Eric Schmidt "would be more than happy to come and visit with you," said City Councilman Tony Cardenas, who chairs the council's information and technology committee.
Google is widely believed to have the most to gain from a victory as it seeks to challenge Microsoft's long dominance in office e-mail and document software.
"It would be a flagship contract that they can market to the rest of the country," Councilman Bernard C. Parks said. "When you buy it and they put on their masthead that you're one of their customers, you find a trail of cities that say 'I'll follow suit.' "
Microsoft's Office software has been the engine driving business documents and e-mail for more than a decade, accounting for 70% of an estimated $20-billion annual market.
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Google's main selling points are the cost and convenience of its Web-based approach. Because all data and programs are stored on the company's global network of servers, organizations can jettison their large data centers and the staff members who look after them.
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Many users like it too: Those capacious Gmail accounts don't clog up the way old-school e-mail in boxes do. What's more, documents and spreadsheets can be accessed and edited through any Web browser, at the office or otherwise, instead of being saved on a single computer's hard drive.
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That argument may have been bolstered by a pair of Gmail glitches this month that shut down the service for hours, leaving tens of millions of users unable to access their e-mail. That could be particularly troublesome for a big city such as Los Angeles, said Markezich, who is vice president of Microsoft's Online division.
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In response to doubts about its experience, Google notes that it has replaced mail systems at dozens of large corporations and has provided search and other services to an array of federal and municipal organizations.
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But it did not replace its older e-mail system, as Los Angeles would. Of Washington's 38,000 employees, only about 4,000 have chosen to switch to the Google system -- the rest have remained on Microsoft Outlook.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa favors the effort to modernize the e-mail system. His spokesman, Matt Szabo, described the current software, which is neither from Microsoft nor Google, as a slow, "inefficient, crash-prone e-mail system."
Los Angeles city officials last year solicited bids for a new system. Both Microsoft and Google submitted proposals; Google Apps got the nod because city administrators believed it would be cheaper and less labor-intensive.
The contract has passed one council committee and must still pass a second before it goes to a final vote by the full City Council.
No date has been set for that vote, but lobbyists and representatives from both companies have descended on City Hall in teams of 10 at times, council members said, armed with digital presentations and documents to make their cases.
According to records from the city's Ethics Commission, Microsoft has spent more than $40,000 this year on all Los Angeles city-related lobbying, including by Fernando Guerra, a veteran consultant who is active at City Hall. Google and Computer Sciences Corp. -- the company that hopes to install the Google system -- registered lobbyists this year as well, paying them less than $10,000 in the same time period.
Microsoft has also sought to undermine the claim that Google offers the potential for big savings, pointing to what it calls optimistic estimates by city officials. The city's projected savings are based in part on expected gains in worker productivity, a quantity that is difficult to nail down.
Those concerns were repeated by Parks, who at a recent technology committee meeting grilled Randi Levin, the city's chief technology officer and a Google proponent.
"Are you saying where these savings are coming from?" Parks asked. "Are they real dollars -- dollars we can depend on down the road?"
The matter is expected to go to the budget committee, headed by Parks, on Oct. 5. Parks' office said he was still reviewing the proposal and had not yet stated his position.
Critics of the Google proposal have also raised the touchy issue of data security. If the city's e-mail and documents are stored on Google's remote servers, the city would be relying on the company to protect potentially sensitive information, including from the Police Department and city attorney's office.
A memo circulated to city officials by Microsoft representatives argued that "Google is not terribly transparent about security issues," before adding that "Microsoft believes Google can be secure, but do they have the experience to get that way fast. We know how hard those growing pains can be."
In response, Google asserted that its cloud-based system can quickly deploy upgrades and security updates to all of its customers, something that is less seamless when organizations maintain their own computer systems on site.
"In the last 12 months alone, Microsoft has released 70 security patches, 41 of which were classified as 'critical' security issues," Google spokesman Andrew Kovacs said in an e-mail. Because those security updates are often not installed right away, Kovacs wrote, "the bad guys have a road map to the flaw."
Google recently announced it would launch a "government cloud" next year, designed to meet the more strenuous security and regulatory requirements of government entities.
To date, some of Google's highest-profile converts have been college campuses. Officials at UC Davis, Notre Dame and Arizona State University all reported that students were happy with the system -- and that administrators were happy with the cost.
"I think it's one of the most amazing things we've done for students in the last five years," said Kari Barlow, an assistant vice president in Arizona State's technology office.
With those victories under its belt, Google appears bent on gaining even more ground. In a rare move, the advertising-shy company launched a billboard campaign in San Francisco, New York, Boston and Chicago last month encouraging businesses to switch to Google Apps.
"Just heard about going Google," the boards said on the first day of the campaign. "I want to know more."
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The New Teacher Book includes a wide variety of articles and teaching ideas, "Q&A" pieces that address some common questions new teachers have, and "Voices From The Classroom" quotes from new and experienced teachers.
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Fiscal Cliff: Treasury Will Turn To 'Extraordinary Measures'
The U.S. government will hit the $16.4 trillion federal debt limit on Monday and turn to "extraordinary measures" to continue borrowing, the Treasury Department said, beginning a countdown until Congress either passes legislation to allow for more borrowing or the government defaults on its debt.
Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner said in a letter to senior lawmakers that the Treasury would shortly begin to undertake "extraordinary measures" authorized by law to temporarily postpone the date that the U.S. would otherwise default on its legal obligations.
Geithner said the measures could create about $200 billion in "headroom" under the debt limit, giving Congress approximately two months before it must raise the debt limit.
To read Geithner's letter in its entirety, click here.


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Index - Introduction - How to find - Accommodation - Activities - History - Currently
Seipäjärventie 409, 99510 Raudanjoki, Finland
|Erkki and Ida Sammalkangas came to the middle of a gloomy
forest along the road to Seipäjärvi and built the house in the year 1938. They decided
to give the name Erkkilä for the farm. They rented two hectares of land from the
government by the lake Saarijärvi. The place was suitable to build a house, because there
was also a small stream which was open most of the winter.
The first change of generations was in 1973, when Vilho Sammalkangas bought the farm from his parents. Next year he married Milka and a year later from that Janne born. The second (and last) child Aino was born in spring 1977. The second change between generations was during the spring 1998 when Janne became a member of the manor of Erkkilä after Milka decided to retire.
Tourism began in 1980. After two heavy storms, which caused great damage to the forest, the host family decided to invest seriously in tourism. The first new house for tourism was built during 1984-85. Now Visatupa had beds for a bus group of guests. The second construction investment was during the years 1989-90. The two houses containing four apartments were built and the old main building got a water supply with toilet and showers indoors. Today Visatupa can accomodate 55 persons and with extra beds for up to 70 persons.
The dairy cattle has been under the protection of the house during all these years, but without tourists around the world the manor of Erkkilä would be a very quiet and lonely farm.
You are welcome to spend a night in Visatupa and experience the country holiday by yourself.
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Jeriko Estate's "Old River Block" Chardonnay is the mother of this outstanding blanc de blanc cuvee. America's first & only sparkling made from certified organically grown grapes. This cuvee was produced methode champenoise, being fermented & aged in neutral oak puncheons then set sur lees for 1 year prior to disgorging. Extremely limited production, this keenly crafted sparkling Brut is as unique as it is delicious; crisp & rich with compelling fruit & luxurious effervescence.Limited Quantities, 1000 cases produced750 ml $38.95
Detailed Wine Information:Acidity: 3.18Alcohol: 12%Appellation: MendocinoSub-Appellation: Sanel ValleyBottling Date: November 19, 2007Fermentation: Fermented in neutral oak puncheonsHarvest Date: August 09, 2005Harvest Notes: 100% handpicked for whole cluster grapes.Months in Barrel: 90 Gallon PuncheonsOak: Neutral Oak PuncheonsRelease Date: December 08, 2007Special Designation: CCOF Certified 100% Organically GrownSugar: 19.1% Brix at HarvestTasting Notes: Aroma: Lively aromas of tart granny smith apples, biscuit & a hint of minerality. Flavors: Strong & bright yet soft acidity, a hint of sweetness demonstrated by sweet tart citrus sugar & firm bubble structure. Finish: Soft finish with balanced acidity. Not just for celebrations – pair with everything from French Fries to beef roast, or simply enjoy it by itself! Pair with Cheesecake Momma's Jeriko Mimosa, Hazelnut Biscotti, Plum Wine or Traditional New York Organic Cheesecake.Time In Oak: 1 year, set sur lees for 3 years prior to disgorgingVarietal: BrutVarietal Notes: Chardonnay Clone 4Location: The Jeriko Estate Vineyard is located in the Sanel Valley of the upper canyon of the Russian River basin in lower Mendocino County. The Brut is grown in a section of the vineyard with no inclination, located next to the Russian River. Soils: The block has deep, alluvial soils of gravelly-loam soil with an emphasis on the gravel (being closer to the River), resulting in good drainage. Water: The land is 486 feet above sea level. The vineyard typically receives 30 inches of rain annually, experiencing no rainfall between May and October and necessitating the use of a drip irrigation system for approximately 8 hours per week during the summer months. Overhead sprinklers are used for heat control once the temperatures rise above 90 degrees. During the summer the fruit is cooled and air is moved air through the vineyard by typical afternoon breezes. Canopy Management: Jeriko uses 6x6 high density spacing, 1210 plants per acre. The narrow trellises provide shade for the rows of vines behind, providing a natural filter of sunlight to minimize loss of fruit flavors because of intense heat, and to reduce sunburn of the grapes. A combination of high trellis system and hand pruning encourages movement of air to inhibit the growth of moulds and mildews. Cover Crops and Compost: Once the fruit is harvested and the vines go dormant for the winter, cover crops consisting of an organic mix of legumes, bell beans, peas, wild oats and vetch are applied very second year. Organic Certification: This vineyard is farmed organically and is certified 100% organically grown by CCOF, IFOAM and USDA.Vintage Notes: Average rainfall of 30 inches. No unusual ocurences with the weather patterns. Average budbreak, ripening and harvesting times. Higher than average yields.Winemakers Notes: Jeriko Estate's "Old River Block" Chardonnay is the mother of this outstanding blanc de blanc cuvee. Chardonnay Clone 4 was selected for this wine because it has smaller clusters and smaller berries resulting in more fruit intensity. The Clone 4 has higher acid which makes for a better sparkling wine, as it balances the qualities that come through from a long fermentation against the lees. This sparkling was produced methode champenoise/methode traditionalle, being fermented & aged in neutral oak puncheons then set sur lees for 1 year prior to disgorging. This keenly crafted sparkling Brut is as unique as it is delicious; crisp & rich with compelling fruit & fragrant aromas. 1000 cases.Year: 2005


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I'm pretty sure Steve Irwin would not be pleased to hear this though: I had crocodile pizza while in Sydney. I was told I had to have it at the Australian Hotel in the Rocks. So, after I climbed the Harbour Bridge, I walked 100 meters to the right and sat myself at a table in the Australian and watched an old school sporting event. There was random throwing of a football-like object, weird tackles, men hoisting each other up, and other oddities which I can only imagine to be Australian Rules Football. That sport is batsh*t crazy by the way. I had no clue what was going on. The refs are pretty sweet though. When a goal is made, they make these awesome ridiculous hand signals that would give any drill team a run for their money.
The Australian is pretty well known as it's the oldest pub in Sydney and has a wide variety of beer.
I ordered a crocodile beer and a James Squire amber ale (hoping it'd taste like Manny's, sadly it didn't). They also had a kangaroo and emu pizza on the menu, but didn't think I could stomach either of those (I have a slight problem with thinking about what I'm eating, and kangaroos are so cute…). Plus I was told kangaroo is really gamey and I'm not a fan of that. The crocodile pizza had a bit of an asian flair as it was "marinated in spicy coconut cream and topped with Asian greens," which I believe in America we call cilantro and red pepper… But that's beside the point.
Crocodile's actually not that bad. It has the texture of and tastes like chicken, but with a salt water tang. It's kind of hard to describe, but once you eat it, you understand that description. My stomach was a bit tense the whole time as I was nervous eating the crocodile (again, all I could imagine while I was eating was the scaly thing staring back at me somewhere in Heaven, Happy Gilmore style). And there was a lot of crocodile on it. There were also noisy Americans who I can only imagine were on an exchange program yelling inside and outside the empty bar. Makes me wonder if my friends and I were that obnoxious while studying abroad in Paris… I'm going to pretend that we weren't.
If you're ever going to Sydney, be sure to add this to your agenda: Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, The Australian Hotel, crocodile pizza (or something else of their delicious menu), and enjoy your time being in that beautiful city!
And make sure you drink a lot of water. I didn't and the night ended with me almost fainting at my hostel…. Oops.


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BT Wi-fi for business
Press releases
Nottingham city centre set to benefit from free BT Wi-fi
26 March 2015
BT and Nottingham City Council today announced they are joining forces to make free wi-fi available across much of the city centre.
Hotspot heaven as new public wi-fi contract is signed
24 March 2015
NEWCASTLE and Gateshead are on track to become two of the hottest communication spots in the UK after striking a new deal to install free BT Wi-fi in public areas.
BT and Barclays join up to increase digital inclusion with free wi-fi in libraries
17 March 2015
BT and Barclays today announced that they have teamed up to provide free wi-fi and hands on digital support at libraries and community centres in deprived areas across England.
Plymouth City Centre is getting wired up for free BT Wi-fi
11 December 2014
The first phase of a partnership between BT and Plymouth City Council to make free wi-fi widely available across the city has just been successfully completed.
Tesco launches free and fast BT Wi-fi
18 November 2014
Tesco is helping customers get more value out of their shopping experiences with free and fast wi-fi access at stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland, thanks to a new partnership with BT.
Carlisle City Council working with BT to provide free wi-fi to the city centre
7 November 2014
A free public wi-fi service is now available in the heart of Carlisle city centre. The new outdoor network will initially cover most of the city centre and Longtown, bringing free BT Wi-fi to thousands of residents, tourists and visitors across the city.
Free BT Wi-fi in Glasgow is tremendous success
11 September 2014
Glasgow became the first Scottish city to offer free wi-fi in the city centre's streets and public spaces on July 10 and since then more than 40,000 individual users have logged on for more than 300,000 sessions on the network, downloading well over a terabyte of data.
HSBC launches BT Wi-fi in branches around the UK
28 April 2014
HSBC has installed free wi-fi in branches around the UK to help its customers get online while they bank. The hotspots, powered by BT Wi-fi, will initially be available in over 650 HSBC branches throughout the UK. Customers will be able to use any smartphone or tablet to download its mobile banking app or simply browse the web, often faster than if they were using 3G.
BT announces partnership with goals soccer centres
17 March 2014
BT and Goals Soccer Centres have entered into a partnership that will result in BT Sport and BT Wi-fi being introduced to all 43 Goals Soccer Centres nationwide. The deal will see BT Sport shown in every Goals facility and free BT Wi-fi available for Goals' customers.
Cardiff Council working with BT to bring free wi-fi to the city centre
14 November 2013
BT also given freedom to upgrade Cardiff's 3G and 4G mobile infrastructure
BT Wi-fi wins Broadbandchoices Customer Satisfaction Award 2013
14 October 2013
BT Wi-fi has been announced as the winner of the Broadbandchoices 2013 award for Wi-Fi Hotspots, as chosen by thousands of broadband customers.
Free BT Wi-fi to go Live at 13 Standard Life Investments Shopping Centres
28 August 2013
BT Wi-fi has announced a new deal to provide a free wi-fi service at 13 UK Standard Life Investments shopping centres and retail parks.
Free BT Wi-fi at 140 Young's and Geronimo Pubs
15 July 2013
Visitors to Young's and Geronimo pubs are set to get free wi-fi, following a new five year partnership between Young and Co.'s Brewery plc and BT Wi-fi.
BT Wi-fi Hits 5 Million Hotspots
14 May 2013
BT Wi-fi has announced that it's reached more than 5 million hotspots in the UK and Ireland, with the company adding more than 20,000 new hotspots each week over the past year.
Shoppers to Get Free BT Wi-fi at Fenwick Department Stores
1 May 2013
BT today signed an agreement with Fenwick Ltd giving shoppers free, unlimited wi-fi at its 11 UK premier department stores. Some 64 million annual store visitors will now be able to use the internet while browsing.
Free BT Wi-fi while you shop at Eight PRUPIM UK Shopping Centres
9 April 2013
More than 118million shoppers will have access to free wi-fi at eight of the UK's leading shopping centres, following the signing of a new partnership between PRUPIM, the real estate investment management arm of M&G, and BT.
Aberdeen Airport rolls out unlimited free wi-fi for customers
26 March 2013
Aberdeen International Airport's management has confirmed that they will offer unlimited free wi-fi facilities to their passengers from April 2.
Barclays teams up with BT to offer free public wi-fi in UK branches
19 February 2013
Over 1,500 Barclays branches to get free wi-fi provided and managed by BT.
University of St Andrews expands wi-fi coverage for town
7 February 2013
BT partnership secures greater access for town and university visitors.
New Year's Eve Sees Record Rise in Hotspot Usage
7 January 2013
BT Wi-fi reports boom December with rise of mobile devices and tablets.


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President: Philip Bret-Day
Vice Presidents:
Bridget Cunliffe and Pam Spare
Chairman: Ceridwen Jane Gray
Vice Chairman: Pauline Britton
Hon. Secretary: John Mansel
Hon. Treasurer: John Noon
Membership Secretary: Paul Clark
Exhibition Secretary: Janet Richardson
Programme Secretary: Pat Waters and Christine Bryan
Publicity Co-ordinator: Tamara Lawson
Committee Members:
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sorry for my absence as I had a few problems with the computer. So much so that it was beyond repair so at great expense here I am back with a new one which I hope will last a long time.
The Cathedral pictures were taken whilst at the Balloon Fiesta
Outside view showing the North Window in this the new Naive build in the 1860's
Close up of the window from the inside
Shots of the Vaulted roof.
Elder Lady Chapel c 1220.
High Alter c 1899.
The Chapter house.
The Union flag draped in Poppies on either side in the South Transept.
Flower decoration within the Cathedral.
Choirs stalls with Misericords organ from 1296,
The Naive looking towards the high alter.
Lastly not a Poppy but is reminded me of one in the Garden outside the cafe where we had a nice drink in the sunshine. Thanks for looking, Mike


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Gelatin Plate monoprints. The same cicad leaf. I can feel a quilt happening! But when? Oh! Need more hours in the day.
Here is the gelatin plate. I cleaned it up again ( you should see the cloths I cleaned it with - they are still wet so I can't do a portrait of them yet). Made 2 more prints with all the left over paint I had and the poor thing fell to pieces!


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Melania Trump makes elegant arrival in Beijing with Dior look
Melania Trump is back in black!
The first lady made an elegant arrival in Beijing, wearing a chic black midi coat from Dior paired with her signature stilettos in the same hue. The stop in China is her third and final leg of her trip to Asia with President Trump, but he will continue on to visit Vietnam and the Philippines.
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The first couple was greeted in China by a military honor guard and flag-waving schoolchildren as the deplanned Air Force One.
They also received a tour of the Forbidden City, followed by a meeting with President Xi Jinping and first lady Madame Peng Liyuan. Melania and President Trump were all smiles as they posed for photos at the historic Chinese site.
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Melania has treated us with a stunning sartorial show during her short tour of Asia -- wearing labels like Delpozo, J. Mendel and Fendi. During her visit to Seoul, the first lady dazzled in a sequined J. Mendel gown that gave off a sheer illusion for a fancy dinner. Upon arriving in Tokyo, Melania instantly turned heads in a statement-making Fendi coat that she paired with her favorite sky-high Manolo Blahnik BB pumps.
For all of Melania's look during her Asia tour, click through the slideshow above.
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Posted 4/25/12 (Wed)
Memorial services for Jon K. Prestangen, 77, of Watford City, North Dakota will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2012, at First Lutheran Church in Watford City. Rev. Rob Favorite will officiate and interment will be a private ceremony at Teepee Butte Cemetery, rural Watford City. A reception for all will be held immediately after the service in the basement of the church.
Jon K. Prestangen was born March 12, 1935, at Williston, N.D., the son of Erik and Minda (Pederson) Prestangen. He was raised on a farm near Watford City, N.D., attended country school and graduated from Watford City High in 1953. He attended college at NDSU for one year and then went to Wahpeton. He went into farming with his father, also working for Eklund Bros. Transport (now Power Fuels). He also worked as a mechanic in Watford City for a few years. He entered the United States Army in 1957 and received a medical discharge. He married Ila (Gilstad) on Dec. 27, 1957, at First Lutheran Church. He continued farming and worked for Miracle Gas Co. They lived in Watford City for awhile then moved to his parent's farm three miles south of Watford City. They had two children, Jonilla and Rocky. In 1968, they moved to their current ranch southeast of Watford City. Jon retired from farming in 1994 and from ranching in 2007.
Jon was a real CB buff; he had CB's in every piece of machinery he had! He talked to CB buddies as far away as Newfoundland, Australia, and Fort Barrows, Alaska. He loved camping, fishing, and bowling. He was a real mean dart thrower. Over the years, he and Ila traveled a lot, loving every minute of it. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ila; daughter, Jonilla (Terry) Kellogg, and son, Rocky (Sharon) Prestangen, both of Watford City. Grandchildren, Tabitha(Ted) Schuster of Great Falls Mont., Teryl Kellogg of Northfield, Minn., Tamera and friend Shane Blowers of Fargo N.D., Erik (Sarah) Prestangen of Thornton, Colo., and Elyce and Fiancé Tyler Linseth of Watford City. He has two great-grandchildren, Parker and Paige Schuster; one brother, Einar, (Sonja) Prestangen; nephews, Cory, Scott, Darrin, and Kyle Prestangen; several nieces and nephews on the Gilstad side; brother-in-law, Raymond (Linda) Gilstad; sisters-in-law, Lillian Gravos of Watford City, Eleanor Metzler and Ida Olson from Williston, Geneva Chambers of Columbia Falls, Mont., Dorothy Paddock of Stockton, Calif., and several cousins on both sides.
Jon was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call at the Fulkerson Funeral Home in Watford City on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and one hour before services at the church on Friday. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.fulkersons.com.


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Much has been made about the fact that 3rd party concerned citizens contacted the Madisonville police about plans to take over the court house. We have even heard from some who believe that what happened in Madisonville was some sort of a 'hoax'.
What few have reported on are the reports by the bank teller and other witnesses. Remember how Darren Huff had gone to visit his bank a few days before the Madisonville event and had made certain statements that had caused concern? Well, the teller testified in court.
From the testimony from the bank teller, Ms Dupree, we learn that one of the grand jury members thanked her:
"For actually doing something about the situation and not just blowing it off"
Source: Huff Trial Testimony-10/19/11 (Dupree-Cross) page 19
Ms Dupree testified that:
A. He came in on April 15th, and it was right around close, probably five or six o'clock, and I was the only teller up on the line at that point. And he came up to me and just started talking about a trial that was going on in Madisonville, Tennessee, the Fitzpatrick case, and–
He was telling me about the Fitzpatrick case and how him and the Georgia Militia were going to be coming to Tennessee with guns, AK-47s, things like that, to take over the city at nine o'clock April 20th.
Q: So this was very specific as to date and time?
A: Right. It was at nine o'clock.
Q: And as to the particular person in the case, he mentioned that you?
A: Yes.
Q: Fitzpatrick?
A: Right
Q: In the course– well, first, at this time, did this cause you any concern?
A: Yes, very much so.
Ms Dupree contacted someone she knew who put her in touch with the chief of police of Madisonville. She almost immediately reported what had occurred in the bank. This happened on April 15th, 5 days before the event on April 20th.


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Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them (2016)
Shhh, quiet, is it possible to notice that. That's the seem of the Harry Potter movie military roaring in to the theaters in-mass for the very first time in 5 years!
The picture's story uses two main storylines, the light-hearted hunt to recover Newt's animals, which sooner or later comes to join into a far darker, more sinister plot including Samantha Morton as Mary Lou Bare-Bone, the first choice of an anti-miracle extremist team that bares disturbing similarity to some particular political movements was that start to come alive on the other side of the lake in regions of Europe.
Fantasy Creatures as The Philosopher's Rock and Chamber of Secrets of the Deathly and Phoenix Hallows using a touch of Buy could be described by one tossed in, if we are speaking in Harry Potter conditions. Through the opening to many of Newt's animals the crowd are supplied with that awareness of magic question that an initial appear at Hogwarts or Diagon Street evoked, though in precisely the same image we are proven the dark and hazardous facet of the cosmos that has been not unveiled until much later in the initial operation. For an opening hit, the movie is challenging in its range, having a reasonably complicated storyline and a lot of small Easter-eggs and references to characters and events, which help link it to the parent business. At over two hrs. Long, I may actually state the image does not over-stay its encouraged, in reality instead where I needed more, supplying me against the increasingly infrequent event in contemporary theatre. Finally, Great Critters supplies a large quality and exceptionally encouraged reunite to every thing magic, and and even though, naturally, the pounds of nostalgia keeps me from putting it along with the finest movies of the initial Harry Potter series, I am going to state that with no doubt it's a more remarkable and engrossing encounter than maybe the first 2 were up on launch.
As Newt Scamander Redmayne is the cute, patient, intelligent Hufflepuff that is ill at ease, which all of US understood he would be. Redmayne has a treat in his performing that makes him exposed and very special although simultaneously able to effectively control the display. Having viewed the movie, I really cannot picture anyone otherwise in the part. As Tina, a former Auror using the Magic Congress of the Us Watson supplies the form of strong feminine presence that Watson Granger never can really control, although I will give her the advantage of expertise and age. Performing significantly as the crowd surrogate amid all madness that is magic is Dan Fogler as John Kowalski, an immediately likeable persona who attacks up an enchanting taboo love affair with Tina cousin Queenie plus a superb biochemistry with Redmayne. Samantha Morton as Mary Lou Bare Bone may pull inevitable evaluations but Morton gives a considerably quieter, distressing threat to her personality, mental and less pantomime scary helping to make her displays quite un-nerving.
Over all, Wonderful Monsters and Where to Discover Them may possibly perhaps not have been a movie that I had been begging for, I, however, loved it so much that it has undoubtedly left me asking to get a sequel that is speedy. In a few ways, regardless of the comic relief of some creatures that are cute, it feels like more of an adult that is experience straight away compared to start of the first operation. Cause the following hit!


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How can you look back when you're always looking forward? Maybe by linking the two in a fresh new way, which is exactly what Pearlann Porter did to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the The Pillow Project.
She led off the evening with improvisational performances, her current mode of dance transportation. Taylor Knight was in a zone of his own as resident DJ.
There was a detailed time line along the big wall, ladled with the presentational flair that Pearlann exudes, from her first review of Z-zzz to, well, The Tenth.
An overflow crowd turned out to see the impact of Pearlann's decision to remain in Pittsburgh. It was readily apparent.
She chose five fragments to give us a hint of the past. There was a tasty trio to start. Anna Thompson so fierce in 2084. Breanna Albright hugging the shadows in a solo from Til the Bitter Fucking End and that memorable table sequence from Striped, so sweaty raw with Alex Bright and Weylin Gomez.
We saw from just that trio how her dancers have evolved their bodies to flow like lava with veins of hyper-heated intensity.
Later came a duet from Concept Album, with Kaylin Horgan digging so deep, with Rebekah Kuczma hovering over her. (Has it been ten years since we first saw her in The Pillow Project…and she's only 24?)
The fifth piece was a part of Paper Memories with Taylor recreating the role of the writer, something that came to define him, and Anna as his inspiration.
We saw these pieces in a new way, though. The dancers had taken Pearlann's current jazz style and layered it over the fixed choreography, providing a connecting link between Year One and The Tenth Year…and The Future.
Thank you, Pearlann.


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In relationships, men are trained to look at a woman as weak. Often because she is seen as the loving, expressive one. I have something to share gentlemen. To LOVE that openly is the scariest and most powerful thing anyone can do. More powerful than killing, or firing a bomb. Love keeps you from firing that bomb or weapon unless absolutely necessary to prevent casualties, not for personal gain.
izing a young man who was killed more than fifty years ago because of HATE. It is why a campaign headquarters is firebombed to incite more HATE.
are all good people, that is why they are my friends and they are on both the liberal and conservative sides.
e there is this wall of contempt and hate that is right there in front of us.
ity instead of making you like a deer, stuck in place, blinded by the lights of an oncoming car. Hate feeds negativity and pessimism and helps you focus on a way to get out of the way of the oncoming car.


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